2021-2022 Renewal Information
BRC Members - We are converting the membership process to an automated/online system that will require ALL members to establish an online account and complete their renewals online. There is no longer a paper renewal option. Memberships should be paid with a credit card as it is not only much easier than tracking checks, dealing with cash and having to make deposits, it also adds another level of security and tracking of the organizations funds. All 2020-2021 members should have received an email link with directions. If you have not received an email or have any questions, please email us at: memberaccess@binghamtonrifleclub.org.
Members looking to manage their account should CLICK HERE!
Join the Binghamton Rifle Club
Any legal resident of the United States who has reached his/her eighteenth birthday may become a Full Member or Regular Member of the Organization with voting and access privileges on approval of the Membership Committee and with payment of current dues, initiation fee and a maintenance fund.
It is recommended all members of the Club should also hold current membership in the National Rifle Association of America.
If you are not a member and wish to join our organization, CLICK HERE to begin the application/orientation process.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
- We do not rent any firearms.
- You may shoot the following at our club on our 50 foot range.
- With a NYS Pistol permit, any Pistol up to a 50 caliber.
- Rifle up to 22 caliber. Nothing Larger
- Pistol Caliber Carbines up to 45 caliber.
- NO SHOTGUNS, .223, 30.06 etc.
Club Membership
There are many benefits to the members of the Binghamton Rifle Club. The Club provides:
- A safe & comfortable place to shoot
- 24 hours per day / 365 days per year access to the range (unless another event is scheduled)
- Member Only Leagues and Events
- Access to several NRA coaches for skill development
- A friendly and supportive membership
Regular Member
- The annual dues of the Organization shall be $5.00.
- The annual maintenance fee, a sum to be set by the Executive Committee and passed on by a majority vote of members present at an Annual Meeting. Currently $135.00/year. The Maintenance Fund is used for building maintenance and operating expenses.
Associate Member
A spouse of a Regular Member may become an Associate Member with voting and access privileges.
- The annual dues of the Organization shall be $5.00.
- The annual maintenance fee, a sum to be set by the Executive Committee and passed on by a majority vote of members present at an Annual Meeting. Currently it is $67.50/year for an Associate member. The Maintenance Fund is used for building maintenance and operating expenses.
Senior Member
A Regular Member in good standing who has reached his/her sixty-fifth birthday by October 1, may become a "Senior Member".
- The annual dues of the Organization shall be $5.00.
- The annual maintenance fee, a sum to be set by the Executive Committee and passed on by a majority vote of members present at an Annual Meeting. Currently it is $67.50/year for a Senior member. The Maintenance Fund is used for building maintenance and operating expenses.
Senior members shall enjoy all the privileges of a Regular Member.
- Complete your on-line application.
- Your application and permit status will be reviewed by our membership committee.
- You will be invited to an orientation night. The meeting is designed to make you feel very comfortable with the Club operation, so when you come in by yourself, your will feel like you have been a member for 5 years and have no apprehension as to how to operate everything.
- Bring a Photo ID. We will verify your information.
- Bring your pistol permit to be verified by our membership team.
- Bring your pistol and 10 rounds of ammunition.
- Bring your payment for membership associated fees.
- You will be oriented to the club rules and policies
- You will be required to sign a waiver to participate in activities on the range.
- You will be oriented to the club operations and safe operation on the range.
- You will be required to demonstrate you know how to safely handle your firearm and hit the silhouette target at 21 feet. If you are new to shooting, not to worry, an NRA Coach will assist you and make sure you are comfortable with your firearm and you are doing everything correctly and safely.
- Upon successful completion, we will complete additional paperwork and you will be issued a key fob for electronic access to the range.
- Safety FIRST - Firearm safety, courtesy and common sense will ensure no one gets injured. Unsafe behavior, consumption of alcohol, drugs or drunkenness at the club is grounds for loss of membership.
- Basic Safety Rules (Cooper’s Four Basic Rules)
- Always treat every gun as a loaded gun
- Never put your finger on trigger until the sights are on target
- Never point gun at anything you are not willing to shoot
- Always know your target and what is beyond it
- Styles of shooting allowed.
- The BRC range is primarily for NRA style Bullseye competitive target shooting, two handed target shooting and rimfire sporter rifle shooting.
- Combat shooting of any kind is ABSOLULELY NOT ALLOWED.
- Do not shoot at targets while they are being posted or retrieved.
- NO Draw and Shooting allowed, all shooting is done from the bench.
- The following types of Ammunition and guns are allowed.
- .22 and .17 caliber rimfire rifles may be fired on all shooting positions.
- No shotguns are allowed including pistols that fire 410 shotgun cartridges.
- Metallic jacketed and lead bullets may be fired on all positions. (Includes .32, .38, .380, 9mm, .357, .40, 10mm, .44 mag and .45 caliber hand gun ammunition).
- No rifle cartridges other than .22 and .17 caliber rimfire. Absolutely NO center fire rifle cartridges are to be shot at the club. Please do not violate this rule.
- Door Entry – Club Access into the Ready Room is only by use of Members proximity card or key fob. (Loss of your card or key fob will result in a $5 non-refundable replacement fee)
- Sign-in book on table by door. Sign in with date, time, name, $1 entry and reason. (Practice, etc) (Ask about one time $30 range fee) Guest signs in on separate line. Guests are allowed for a maximum of 2 visits. After that they are required to join the Club if interested in shooting at the BRC.
- Targets & Shooting Positions
- All targets are supplied by BRC.
- Try using “used” .22 targets when shooting larger caliber hand guns to conserve targets.
- The BRC supplied silhouette target is the ONLY silhouette target to be used in the Club. The silhouette targets can be used on any shooting lane and may be placed as close as 21 feet. The green line painted on the floor and wall is the minimum 21’ distance. NO EXCEPTIONS.
- All other targets (except air gun targets) on should be mounted on the carriers and placed at 50 feet before being shot.
- Ready Room: ABSOLUTELY NO HANDLING OF GUNS IN READY ROOM.
- Entering range.
- Eye and ear protection must be worn at all times.
- Individual range heaters are located on the left as you enter.
- Lights are located on the right as you enter.
- Never handle guns when RED LIGHT is on. The Red Light is to be on at all times when you go down range or in front of the shooting benches. (Even if you are alone in the range)
- All range doors to be kept closed except for those positions actually being used. Close doors when done shooting. Very important in winter to maintain range temperature.
- BEFORE LEAVING…
- Pick up your equipment
- Sweep up your brass after shooting. Place empty brass in the large brass container located by the range door. NEVER PLACE LIVE OR DUD ROUNDS IN THIS CONTAINER. Place dud ammunition in the empty plastic cartridge box marked DUDS located on the Range Officer’s stand next to the range entry doors. Never take used brass out of the brass container. That brass belongs to the Club. You may take home what brass you shoot.
- Members are expected to pick up his/her own trash and targets. Used targets are recycled and should be placed in the appropriate recycle bins after shooting.
- Paper and plastic are recycled in the yellow recycle bins on the shooting line.
- Turn off the range heater(s), range lights and exhaust fan (if it was used).
- Close doors between the range and ready room.
- Report any damage/breakage that occurs by leaving a note (used target) at the shooting position affected and on the yellow tablet located on the sign-in table. Do not try to repair the damage.
- Sign out; turn off ready room lights and Exit Club.
- When outside…double-check that the door is firmly closed and locked.
- Get Involved in YOUR Club
- Work parties are held at various times to repair and clean the Club. All members are expected to donate a few hours each year to support the range cleaning and work parties.
- Executive Committee and general membership meetings are held each month on the last Thursday of the month. All members are encouraged to participate. The Annual meeting for the election of offices is held in May. The meeting schedule and Club activities are shown on the Club calendar and our Facebook page.
- Guests are allowed for a maximum of 2 visits. After that they are required to join the Club if interested in shooting at the BRC.
- BB guns: At least 8 years of age until 12 years of age under adult supervision at all times.
- Air rifle: At least 12 years of age under adult supervision.
- Rimfire (.22): At least 12 years of age under adult supervision
- Air pistol: At least 14 years of age under adult supervision
- Rimfire or center fire handguns: Per NYS law, at least 14 years until 21 years with a parent or guardian ONLY
Criteria for Shooting for Juniors & Minors
The Executive Committee has had a discussion of what age groups should be allow to shoot what types of guns at the range during Juniors and during open range time. The Executive Committee, with input from members present, set the following policy in regards to Junior/minor members shooting at the club: