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, and the Hunter Education Class are open to the public. The former is offered monthly; the latter twice a year. The club does offer other seminars, classes a... (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)