We need members. You need a great place to shoot.
Gift Certificates for Memberships
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Since all memberships here are set up as auto recurring dues payments, we needed a way for someone to get a membership to give as a gift without the recurring deal.
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Use coupon code GIFT40 on any of our annual membership plans.
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GIFT40 will collect the application fee (normally $50 but with the 40% off its $30) and sets up the first year's dues collection that happens as part of a batch that is run on the first day of the following month.
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Call the range, 205-744-2600, and let them know where you want the certificate sent if different from your email address.
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The gift certificates are emailed to the one purchasing them.
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Each gift membership becomes active when your recipient gets the Range Safety Orientation and lasts for a year from that date.
Membership Drive...
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The range is holding a membership drive to fill the range with members.
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Below, each of our memberships are explained and priced.
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During this membership drive, we have made a discount available to all those who want to join here.
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You can pay full price if you want, and believe me when I tell you it is greatly appreciated, but use the discount code 40OFF to get 40% off your application fee and 1st year's dues.
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Its our Black Friday sale price that will run until we hit 1500 members again.
Why is the range holding a membership drive?
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In 2019, the range had almost 1500 members. By the end of 2020, that number was 340.
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Covid had forced businesses to change the way they operate to control social distancing and we had to limit range use to one at a time and implement a reservation system.
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Ammo became unobtainable and stupid expensive.
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With those conditions, not maintaining your membership was an easy choice for most. They let their memberships go.
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Many really good ranges around the country were killed by covid. Sheepdog Firearms in Trussville is an example.
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Things are getting better. Ammo prices are coming down and availability is going up.
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The #@%*# covid social distancing enforcement by the Jefferson County Health Dept. ended.
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You need a great place to shoot. We need members to be able to keep our rates low.
We need members...
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The FOP Range survived a really bad time with the pandemic and needs members.
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Dues from members pay the four big “L’s”: lease, lights, labor, and liability insurance.
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Volume also lets us keep our prices super low.
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This sale lets in a pile of new guys at much reduced rates so existing member’s rates do not have to go up to make ends meet. 98% renew the next year.
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A 98% (actually 97.6% but we call it 98) renewal rate means we are doing things right.
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Customer service is at the top of our list, just under range safety.
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We are accepting new members. Most of the gun clubs in the area are not.
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If you have ever thought about wanting a safe place nearby where you can enjoy your firearms with family and friends, we have what you need.
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The range is staffed, well maintained, safely administered, spans 10 acres with tons of room over 7 ranges, is unique with steel plate ranges, is open 362 days a year, and is inexpensive.
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Our membership rates are explained below.
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I've spent more on a nice dinner out than what a year's membership here costs.
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Once you figure out which membership best fits your needs, go to the JOIN HERE page to complete the process.
Recurring Payments...
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Its easy to join and joining is only done from this web site.
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All memberships are automatically recurring billing.
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You can go with either a single annual payment or monthly payments.
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It rocks on until you decide to quit.
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You will get an email from us advising you of your upcoming payment a few days before it is to be collected.
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You maintain complete control over your payments.
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We use MoonClerk for membership processing along with over 8000 other membership businesses, mostly gyms, and it is secure, works well, and is easy to use.
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We will contact you after you join for your range safety briefing, share instructions for range use, and answer any questions that you have.
Call us at 205-744-2600 is you have any problems or questions.
See the Frequently Asked Questions section below...
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Trial Membership
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Effective February 1, 2024, Trial Membership is no longer offered.
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Single Annual Membership Tier 1
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This plan costs $150 a year and has an application fee of $50 to get it started.
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Tier 1 members have a $10 per use range fee.
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With this plan, the member has use of the entire facility 7 days a week.
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He may also bring as many guests as needed for $20 per guest.
Single Monthly Membership Tier 1
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This plan is $15 per month with a $50 application fee.
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The $50 fee is assessed when you join and the first payment isn't due until the first day of the following month.
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It is a recurring payment that comes out on the first day of each month while you are a member.
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It runs for a minimum of 12 months before becoming a month to month basis which can be cancelled at any time by the member.
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Cancelling prior to the first 12 months elapsing shall incur an early termination fee equal to 50% of the remainder of the monthly payments remaining.
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Like all Tier 1 memberships, there is a $10 per use range fee.
Single Annual Membership Tier 2
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This plan costs $250 a year and has an application fee of $50 to get it started.
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With this plan, the member has use of the entire facility 7 days a week and no range use fees. Come shoot all you want.
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He may also bring guests as needed for $20 per guest.
Single Monthly Membership Tier 2
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This plan is $22 per month with a $50 application fee.
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The $50 fee is paid when you join and the first monthly payment isn't due until the first day of the following month.
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It is a recurring payment that comes out on the first day of each month while you are a member.
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It runs for a minimum of 12 months before becoming a month to month basis which can be cancelled by the member at any time.
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Cancelling prior to the first 12 months elapsing shall incur an early termination fee equal to 50% of the remainder of the monthly payments remaining.
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Like all Tier 2 members, there is a no per use range fee.
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Full Annual Membership Tier 1
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This plan costs $200 a year and has an application fee of $50 to get it started.
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With this plan, the member has use of the entire facility 7 days a week.
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Tier 1 members have a $10 per use range fee.
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He may bring his immediate family with him (spouse and kids).
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There is no age limit on your kids. Bring your 35 yr old adult kids. No charge.
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You may bring any one else as your guest for the $20 each guest fee.
Full Monthly Membership Tier 1
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This plan is $20 per month with a $50 application fee.
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The $50 fee is assessed when you join and the first payment isn't due until the first day of the following month.
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It is a recurring payment that comes out on the first day of each month while you are a member.
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It runs for a minimum of 12 months before becoming a month to month basis which can be cancelled by the member at any time.
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Cancelling prior to the first 12 months elapsing shall incur an early termination fee equal to 50% of the remainder of the monthly payments remaining.
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All Tier 1 memberships have a $10 per use range fee.
Full Annual Membership Tier 2
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This plan costs $300 a year and has an application fee of $50 to get it started.
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With this plan, the member has use of the entire facility 7 days a week.
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Tier 2 members have no per day range use fees. Come shoot all you want.
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He may bring his immediate family with him (spouse and kids).
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There is no age limit for your kids. Bring your 35 yr old adult kids. No charge.
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You may bring anyone else for a $20 each guest fee.
Full Monthly Membership Tier 2
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This plan is $25 per month with a $50 application fee.
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The $50 fee is assessed when you join and the first payment isn't due until the first day of the following month.
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It is a recurring payment that comes out on the first day of each month while you are a member.
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It runs for a minimum of 12 months before becoming a month to month basis which can be cancelled by the member at any time.
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Cancelling prior to the first 12 months elapsing shall incur an early termination fee equal to 50% of the remainder of the monthly payments remaining.
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Like all Tier 2 members, there is a no per use range fee.
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Limited Annual Membership Tier 1
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This plan costs only $100 a year with a first year initiation fee of $50 to get it started and has a $10 range use fee.
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With this plan, the member may use the range Monday through Thursday.
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You may bring your immediate family with you (spouse and kids up to the age).
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There is no age limit on kids. Bring your 35 yr old adult kids. No charge.
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Use of the facility on Friday, Saturday or Sunday will be restricted to the Main range and incur the daily $25 Trial Member fee.
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This membership is intended to help retirees or those of us with screwed up off days save some money and get use of the range during the week inexpensively when it is not as busy.
Limited Monthly Membership Tier 1
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This plan is $11 per month with a $50 application fee.
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The $50 fee is assessed when you join and the first payment isn't due until the first day of the following month.
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It is a recurring payment that comes out on the first day of each month while you are a member.
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It runs for a minimum of 12 months before becoming a month to month basis which can be cancelled at any time.
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Cancelling prior to the first 12 months elapsing shall incur an early termination fee equal to 50% of the remainder of the monthly payments remaining.
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You may bring your immediate family with you (spouse and kids up to the age).
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There is no age limit on kids. Bring your 35 yr old adult kids. No charge.
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You may bring guests for a $20 each guest fee.
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With this plan, the member may use the range Monday through Thursday.
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Like all Tier 1 memberships, there is a $10 per use range fee.
Limited Annual Membership Tier 2
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This plan costs only $200 a year with an application fee of $50 to get it started.
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Tier 2 Limited members have no range use fee for weekday range use.
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With this plan, the member may use the range Monday through Thursday.
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You may bring your immediate family with you (spouse and kids).
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There is no age limit on kids. Bring your 35 yr old adult kids. No charge.
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You may bring guests for a $20 each guest fee.
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Use of the facility on Friday, Saturday or Sunday will be restricted to the Main range and incur the daily $25 per person use fee.
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This membership is intended to help retirees or those of us with screwed up off days save some money and get use of the range during the week when it is not as busy.
Limited Monthly Membership Tier 2
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This plan is $18 per month with a $50 application fee.
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The $50 fee is assessed when you join and the first payment isn't due until the first day of the following month.
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It is a recurring payment that comes out on the first day of each month while you are a member.
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It runs for a minimum of 12 months before becoming a month to month basis which can be cancelled by the member at any time.
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Cancelling prior to the first 12 months elapsing shall incur an early termination fee equal to 50% of the remainder of the monthly payments remaining.
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With this plan, the member may use the range Monday through Thursday.
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You may bring your immediate family with you (spouse and kids).
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There is no age limit on kids. Bring your 35 yr old adult kids. No charge.
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You may bring guests for a $20 each guest fee.
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Use of the facility on Friday, Saturday or Sunday will be restricted to the Main range and incur the daily $25 per person use fee.
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Tier 2 Limited members have no range use fee for weekday range use.
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Civil Service
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We have always had a discount for Police Officers.
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Why not honor all civil servants with a discount.
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The $50 application fee to get an annual membership started is waived.
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If you are active or retired Law Enforcement, Fire Fighter or Active Military, you get the discount on joining the range.
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All we need is some form of ID acknowledging you as such.
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Call the range at 205-744-2600 to verify you qualify and get the discount code to use at checkout to get your deal.
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Membership Requirements
The requirements for range use or membership are:
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have a valid driver's license or ID,
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have a pistol permit or certified copy of your criminal history. (permit is much easier)
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have no crimes of violence or felonies in your criminal history that would prevent you from legally possessing a firearm
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be at least 21 years old
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accept the Terms of Service.
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participate in a range safety orientation (done over the phone, 20 minutes).
FOP Range Inc. Guest Policy
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Members may bring guests with them to the range.
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The guest fee is $20 per guest.
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Guests must execute a liability waiver before getting range access.
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The pistol permit requirement is waived for guests of a member. He vouches for them instead.
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Guests must physically stay with the member while on the facility.
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The member is responsible for ensuring the members of his party abide by the range safety rules.
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Compare our guest policy to all the other ranges. No limits here. Limits everywhere else.
FAQ...
What is the difference between Tier 1 and Tier 2 memberships?
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Tier 1 membership cost less than a Tier 2 but has a $10 per use range fee.
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Tier 2 has no range use fees.
What is the application fee and what is it for?
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In 1996, the application fee to join was $50. Still is.
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There are a few fees we pay associated with the Moonclerk billing system and this fee offsets our costs.
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Part of it is used to reward range staff who promote the business and assist patrons with information about joining. Its a sales bonus to the guys who work here for very little.
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And... our $50 initiation fee is a third to half what all the other ranges are charging.
When does my membership I just bought start?
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It is valid the minute you checked out. Range use can begin immediately.
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You can join using your smart phone from our parking lot and go shooting.
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However, range use is restricted to the use of the Main Range under some supervision until the member completes the Range Safety Orientation.
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Once the Range Safety Orientation is done, the member has use of the full facility.
What is involved in the Range Safety Orientation?
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Once you have checked out and joined, follow that up with a call to the range to schedule your range safety orientation.
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We try to make those happen at off peak hours during the week as the facility is busier weekends and the Range Officer on duty may be the only one there.
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Once scheduled, our Senior Range Safety Officer will call you and have a conversation with you.
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He will cover the range rules, range procedures such as changing ranges, checking in and out, handling firearm transfers, and answer all your questions.
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This takes normally 15 minutes.
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Once you complete the orientation, he activates your use of the full facility.
Can I join for just a month or a time shorter than a full year?
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Short term membership is available as a Trial Member but you are restricted to using only the Main Range under supervision.
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All Single, Full, and Limited memberships are annual memberships.
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A monthly payment system is available to spread the cost of your membership out over the whole year.
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Monthly membership means you are a monthly paying member.
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It is not intended for use as a short term membership.
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There is an early termination fee of half the remaining cost of your membership if you choose to terminate before a year.
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After the first year, it becomes a month to month basis and you may terminate at any time without penalty.
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Trial members do not get the personalized range safety orientation the annual members get.
I have the Full or Limited membership and want to bring my 25 year old son or daughter to shoot. Are they included on my membership?
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Yes. You may bring your immediate family adult offspring to the range under your Full or Limited membership plan.
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They must have you with them to shoot and anyone else, brother, dad, uncle, etc. may shoot as your guest and will incur the $20 guest fee.
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There is no age limit for your kids... young or old.
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If your adult offspring wants to shoot here without you, they will need to get their own membership (and now is a great time to join with the membership drive underway and a 40% discount available).
I joined and was only charged the application fee. When is the rest collected by the range?
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The application fee is the only fee collected at checkout.
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All dues payments are collected on the first day of the month following the date you joined. Example: join on the 3rd, $50 is paid at checkout, use the range starting from the moment you checked out.
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On the 1st of the following month, the dues payment (either annual or monthly) is completed as part of a batch consisting of all the other guys who owe.
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The range only processes the batch on the first day of each month.
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If that transaction bounces for any reason, it is automatically reattempted 3 more times during the month.
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A failed payment will automatically suspend the member until payment is made.
I need to sight in my rifle and can only get to the range 30 minutes before you close. Can I still shoot?
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We need all range users to be signed in at least an hour before closing.
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Much of the year, its dark at closing.
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During summer, we are open until 6 and winter until 5.
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Range users need light to see holes in paper and to see brass on the ground.
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Range staff needs light to see to clean up and secure the facility at closing.
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We need everyone done and ready to leave at closing.
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With this in mind, no one may check into the range less than an hour before closing.
Lessons learned from our COVID-19 experience...
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We don't charge enough for our memberships. Really.
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The Tier One rates above are the same as they were in 1996.
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Shop around. Look at what a single membership is at any of the other gun ranges in the area.
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We charge a third of what they get and none have what we provide.
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Access to this range is worth more than we are charging.
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Something has to change. We have to charge more.
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We found ourselves in a situation where ammo was unobtainable and stupidly expensive.
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The county health dept. mandated social distancing and threatened shut down if caught in noncompliance.
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We had to start a reservation system to limit the number of members on the range at a time.
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We had to charge all range users a range use fee, similar to a greens fee, for their time here so bills got paid.
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We started the pandemic with nearly 1500 members and came out of it with only 340.
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We are too cheap, did not have the income to support a reserve, and got caught in a tough spot.
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Changes had to be made. I created a tiered membership system that is as fair as I can make it to all.
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Rates have to go up. This is how we get there.
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Today, the most popular membership is the Tier 2 Full membership, our most expensive, and still very affordable at only $25 a month or $300 a year.
Commercial use...
Training Classes...
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Commercial use of the facility for conducting training classes is possible here.
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We have several individuals who offer training services who have satisfied the few requirements we have; active certification as an instructor, insurance covering your training activities naming the FOP Range Inc as an "also insured", and a business license with the State for the operation of your training business.
Security Company Use...
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Commercial guard companies needing to conduct firearms training and certification to comply with the State's requirements can do so here on our Training Range.
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We only need to know that you will have a Trainer II conducting your training activities.
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Range use is on a first come basis so call when you have a date to grab that date here for your class.
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See the Training Range page here.
Other use...
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Any other commercial purpose use is possible and will be evaluated by range management before being permitted on a case by case basis.
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We have had film crews and actors who are shooting a movie somewhere in Birmingham that needed a place to familiarize the talent with the guns they are to be using for the movie.
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We have had product testing done here for ballistic panels manufactured locally as well as ammunition testing by local commercial ammunition manufacturers.
If it can be done safely, doesn't cast a bad light on the shooting sports, and doesn't expose the facility to undue liability, then it may be possible to do it here. The rates are very reasonable. Call.