How to join the Club

An initial application to become a Member of the Club must be made on Club form "A" which must be completed by the Applicant and sponsored by a full member of the Club. This form must be forwarded to the Membership Secretary with two (2) passport size photographs, the appropriate entrance fee together with a written reference from a person of good character who has known the Applicant personally for at least two (2) years. In the case of junior applicants (under 18 years of age) a letter from a parent or guardian giving approval to the application must be attached to the form "A". Once accepted and recorded the Applicant becomes a probationary member (registered applicant). The Applicant will serve a probationary period of six (6) months, during which time he/she must receive instruction in the safe handling of firearms on a one-to-one basis from a full member of the Club.

During the probationary period the Applicant will receive Club form "B" for consideration to being elected as a full member. This Form requires a Proposer and a Seconder who must be established full members. It also requires to be countersigned by a Member of the Executive Committee. If finally accepted the probatioary member will be elected to full member status. The new full member will serve a final probationary period of three (3) months and will be required to pay the full annual membership fee.

Scales of fees/entrance fees etc., covering Adult, Junior, Senior Citizen and Husband/Wife/Partner Joint Membership are given in the Club Constitution, a copy of which is held at the Club Range.

If you wish to join please email membership@chelmsford1944rifleclub.org.uk for information.

Fees
There is an initial joining fee of £50.00 (senior); £30 (junior)
Annual subscription £100 senior; £60 senior citizen; £160 husband & wife; £30 junior

Range fees £3 for adults and £1 Juniors

A range fee is due for use of the range on every visit. Included in the annual Club subscription are vouchers for 10 range fees that are signed by the range officer at the time of shooting (all members except juniors).

SPECIAL NOTE
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WILL NOT ENDORSE APPLICATIONS FOR ELECTION TO MEMBERSHIP OF THE CLUB THE SOLE PURPOSE OF WHICH IS TO ENABLE THE APPLICANT TO OBTAIN OR HOLD A FIREARM CERTIFICATE WHILST NOT PARTICIPATING IN THE CLUB'S ACTIVITIES.