Resources
Here are links to other websites of interest, as well as some useful phone numbers.
- Hunter Education: Call 508-389-6300
- NRA
- NRA ILA
- GOAL
- Hunting Season in MA
- MA Sportsmen's Council
- Shotgun Instruction: Bob Mastroianni 413-267-0917 (Office) or 413-427-2862 (Cell) bobm.bpmshooting@gmail.com
- The Gun Rack
- New England Firearms Academy
- The Well Armed Woman
- National Shooting Sports Foundation
- http://www.airsoftstation.com/content/resources/boy-scout-airsoft-rifle-safety-information.html (Thank you to the Girl Scouts for this link!)
- https://www.nps.gov/spar/index.htm (Springfield Armory National Historic Site)
- "THE SKILLS AND ATTITUDE FOR SAFE GUN HANDLING"By Adam Williams
- "17 Reasons To Own a Gun and Holster in 2017", by David King
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Click on the link below to go to the Mass.gov page for information about getting a firearm license in Massachusetts (Mass.gov is the official website of the Commowealth of Massachusetts):
http://www.mass.gov/eopss/firearms-reg-and-laws/frb/frequently-asked-questions.html
General FAQ
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I Am New To Shooting. Can I Apply To Be A Member?
Yes. We welcome new shooters and try to facilitate peer mentoring for those new to shooting. The club is a great place to make friends who share your interest in shooting and to learn from others with... (Read More) -
Do You Have Women Members?
Yes. We have a rapidly growing number of women members! FCSC is a great place for women to receive mentoring around shooting basics and the choosing of a firearm and to develop their shoot... (Read More) -
Is There A Wait List For Membership?
The club does have a membership cap. Once we reach that cap, membership applicants will go on a numbered waiting list in the order their membership was approved. Currently we do have openings! -
What Are The Hours The Club Is Open?
The outdoor ranges are open for member use from 8:30 am to dusk [one half hour after sunset] on Mondays through Saturdays. On Sundays there is no firearm shooting outdoors before 10:00 am (the archery... (Read More) -
As A Member, May I Bring Guests To The Club?
Yes. A club member may bring a guest, subject to the club's guest policy. All guests must properly complete the waiver of liability form (provided inside the clubhouse) immediately upon arri... (Read More) -
What Types Of Shooting Ranges Does The Club Have?
We have the following: Two Skeet fields and two Trap fields Five Stand field Rifle range (100 yard and 200 yard) with Pavillion Three outdoor 25 yard Pistol Ranges (two with Pavillion... (Read More) -
Does The Club Rent Guns and Ranges For Groups To Use?
No. The Franklin County Sportsmen's Club is not a public shooting range, but a private, members-only club. The public is welcome as an invited guest of the club, a guest of a member, or at a sched... (Read More) -
Are The Club’s Classes Open to Non-Members?
Yes. The NRA Home Firearm Safety Class is open to the public and is offered monthly. The club does offer other seminars, classes and group activities that are only available to members. The follow... (Read More) -
How Do I Become A Member?
To apply for membership, download and fill out the new membership forms (application and questionnaire, on the Become a Member Page). Mail them in. You will be contacted to schedule an inter... (Read More)
