SCFGPA (Milltown Rd in Bridgewater) Not accepting members for 3 years?

[MasterAron 0]

Hey everyone. First time post, but I've been lurking for years.

 

I'm currently a member of the Heritage Guild and use their Easton range for shooting and ammo, etc... Recently, I've started purchasing from Lou's in Raritan (better prices and better service). I'm waiting for my LC9s to come in.

 

I live less than a mile from Somerset County Fishing and Game range and ever since I've tried, membership has been closed for years. I've followed up every year (every 3 months, usually), to check and it is still closed for membership.

 

Does anyone have any information about the range or would someone consider bringing a guest along once in awhile? Going to Easton is a pain when I just want to have some fun one afternoon.

 

Is anyone a member?

[checko 180]

Yeah we've been closed on membership for a while. Every year i hear rumors of it opening up but it doesn't happen. I have to stop in at Lou's, haven't been there in a while

 

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[magnawing 5]

Easton may be a bit of a haul but have you considered EFGA?   For $30/year (+$30/yr for a guest pass, good for 3 guests) you can join.   The range is about 10-15 mins from HG & Sarco so you can stop in for ammo as you get off of 78 and then cruise over the hill to the range.

[Krdshrk 3,877]

Yeah unfortunately the board has kept it closed.  I think we should reopen the membership a bit - we could use some new blood instead of old fudd there.

[Sota 1,191]

Bylaws prevent it. we're at max membership right now.

[checko 180]

Yeah unfortunately the board has kept it closed. I think we should reopen the membership a bit - we could use some new blood instead of old fudd there.

Think the younger guys (like me) need to make it out to more of the meetings and be heard.

 

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[Sota 1,191]

I had to miss tonight because kid.

First I've missed in a couple months.

[The_Matrix 105]

It would be nice to join since I live pretty close.  I would shoot more often

 

The drive to PA is quite a trip.

[Damjan 73]

I hope they open the membership. I was stupid a few years ago when it was open but didnt apply.

 

By the way: if you are around come shoot shotgun this saturday at Clinton WMA. Its closer !!!!!

 

 

http://njgunforums.com/forum/index.php/topic/71755-shotgun-shootout-sept-6th-at-clinton-wma/

[Krdshrk 3,877]

I can't really make it to the meetings as I work in NYC and don't get home until usually after 7PM... I'd never make it in time.

[RecessedFilter 222]

The infrequent times I get guessed into the SCFG range, it's empty. Weekdays or weekends, there's usually only one shooter or none at all. I'm surprised they don't open up memberships more often with that said. 

 

It seems like it's ran by [stubborn] old farts.

[illy 1]

The infrequent times I get guessed into the SCFG range, it's empty. Weekdays or weekends, there's usually only one shooter or none at all. I'm surprised they don't open up memberships more often with that said.

 

It seems like it's ran by [stubborn] old farts.

That's basically the perfect set up: you get dues from maxed out membership with little wear on the range.

[Sota 1,191]

I shoot most Tuesday and/or Thursday mornings there, sometime between 9 and 12, as my schedule allows.

Could be persuaded to guest one person in occasionally

[Sota 1,191]

Drez: there are issues with membership and I've been working to get the club to fix them. I don't want to talk much about it since it's internal club biz.

[Back on target 0]

I wish they open up the registration. I would even consider weekday only membership.

 

 

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[Sota 1,191]

We all wish they'd open membership. I have no fewer than 10 people I personally know who would pay up now.

[MasterAron 0]

I was in Lou's picking up my LC9s and mentioned the same in the shop. Both guys there also complained that they tried to join and couldn't. Seriously, they need to really open the range up to local people, especially ones that support the area.

 

sota, I may take you up on that offer if it stands. I'm on Vroom Dr, by the way.

[Sota 1,191]

Trust me when I say the powers that be are fully aware of the hoards at the door that want into the club. I believe they want to open up membership just as much as we want them to, but they can't for "reasons." (some are valid, some are questionable.) I'm in and I'm doing what I can to help get membership opened. Be warned though I have some suggestions that will make it so attendance to work days improves, in addition to financial changes.

[Mikeythumbs 1]

Just do an obrpc or cjrpc for work days either charge extra if you don't work or charge less if you do. I don't remember what the overcharge is for OB. CJ we give 50 off for every 10 wok hours

[Sota 1,191]

problem is we do the same thing... work days give you a "credit" on dues. we still have crap turnout.

possible issues...

credit is too high

dues are too low

general membership is too old

work days are scheduled badly

 

I'll present my suggestions to the board when the time comes.

[Mikeythumbs 1]

Got you Sota.

[SW9racer 262]

Opening up membership depends on which side of the fence you are on. I love that when I go there are only 0-2 other people there. I can spread out and enjoy my membership. It is a very old range with an old backstop. It's a local club, not a for-profit business so amenities are sparse. That whole area has been built up over the years, and the town is looking for any reason to shut it down. It's a safe place, but open up membership too much and it could be gone for everyone.

[Sota 1,191]

there are pros and cons to both.

[MasterAron 0]

The point is that there are local residents that would like the opportunity to join. Raise the dues, whatever. Just give us a chance to join. The money infusion can be used to upgrade whatever is needed, too.

 

You know that most gun people are very friendly and willing to go above and beyond.

[SW9racer 262]

I agree we are all very friendly. Maybe we need to put the waiting list online like Shongum does. I was on that list for 20 months as I was looking for an outdoor range with trap fields. I wound up joining CJ instead.

[MasterAron 0]

I asked if there was a waiting list and they said no... Is there one?

[Krdshrk 3,877]

Nope... because membership is totally closed...

[Mikeythumbs 1]

So there has to be room then someone has to die or not renew every year I would think. CJ loses people every year but we make it up on new members end up growing by 50-100 a year. Seems crazy to keep it compleatly closed

[illy 1]

Basically, joining SCFGPA is like being made- once in a while they open up the books and extend a few guys the privilege. And their friends get giddy too because they can now come along for the ride.

 

Then you're part of the family (unless you're name is Tommy, in which case it might end badly).

Plus guns are involved.

[MK25 V 3]

I asked about a list and there was a big FAT NO as to that one. Looking for a few people to keel over for a spot.

 

 

I live 5 mins away and would love to go to that range so close to me. I either head to EFGA or Heritage to use their ranges which is 45 mins away with no traffic. Great places to shoot but a little bit far away.