Membership

We Are a 100% Volunteer Run Organization

How Do I Become a Member

Due to limited space in our club, we currently have very few opportunities for new members to join. The most effective way to become a member at this time is through our sponsorship program, which requires attending one of our matches. Please consult the Club Calendar for match schedules and contact information for program leaders if you have any questions. Matches open to the public or guests, where new member sponsorship is available, are listed below:

• Action Steel & Falling Plates
• NRL22
• AAFTA Field Target
• 3D Archery¹
• Metallic Silhouette Matches²
• Subgun Matches
• Outdoor Rifle³

Please check the program’s page for contact info and details, and many of our matches are listed on Practiscore. Some of these matches fill up quickly and are hard to get into. Thursday Silhouette is probably your best bet when it’s running in the Winter season.

If you choose to attend a public match and are deemed a safe shooter, the director may give you a post card with a registration website and code. Register promptly because codes expire.

¹Archery can sponsor new members, but an existing FTRPA member will need to attest to seeing you shoot a firearm safely. Please make arrangements with the program leadership in advance to let them know your intent and to let them know you’ll need someone to escort you to a firearms range to observe.

²Thursday Silhouette is particularly good for novice shooters. We run a very informal league-type event that is not very competitive, and the rules are easy to follow. Outdoor Air Silhouette is available for sponsorship with attendance at two matches, but indoor air is not open for sponsorship.

³Outdoor Rifle matches require two separate dates to be attended for sponsorship per committee policy.

Before You Begin the Process of Joining

Please review our club’s rules, and make sure you are comfortable with them. Members who violate the club’s rules may be subject to disciplinary action that can include suspension or removal from the club. Membership dues and fees are not refundable in these circumstances. Please do not email looking for exceptions for our membership process. They will not be granted, as there no exceptions.

• There is a $300 one-time initiation fee for incoming members.
• Dues are currently $225 per year, with incoming members paying prorated dues depending on month of induction.

Once sponsored by a shooting program, the steps to get in are as follows:

• Complete the online safety quiz. This is to demonstrate you have some knowledge about how to handle a firearm safely. If you pass the safety check, you will also need to submit an application and sign our waiver.
• Attend an instructor-lead shooting safety check, where we will see you shoot a handgun. This is not a match or marksmanship test, just a quick shoot to ensure you can apply safe handling practices.
• Attend an orientation. This is where you learn about the club, the club’s rules, and how to be a safe and active member of our club.
• Pay fees: $300 and dues according to the proration schedule. Our dues period for a given year starts in June and the full proration calendar is available to those in the process of joining.
• Get voted in at a member meeting by the members of FTRPA.

Those who join through a qualifying pistol class will go directly to the application and waiver steps, then proceed on to the Orientation if the safe shooting procedures have been taught and demonstrated in the class. (Qualifying class types vary on what they involve; applicants through classes will be told which steps they may need to take.)

We want to see prospective members succeed and become members, but we need prospective members to successfully demonstrate safe shooting habits. If you cannot, you may be encouraged to take a class. Most prospective members make it into the club, but for those that don’t, there’s always the option to try again.

QUALIFYING PISTOL COURSES

For individuals who complete and demonstrate safe shooting practices through one of our NRA courses, our club offers the option to receive a sponsorship card. However, please note that this is not a simple shortcut for those solely seeking membership. Our match programs remain the most effective path to joining. NRA courses are not offered on a regular schedule and fill up quickly.

Those who join through a qualifying pistol class will bypass initial steps and proceed directly to the application and waiver processes, followed by Orientation, provided the class has already covered and demonstrated safe shooting procedures. (The specific requirements of qualifying classes may vary, and applicants will be informed of any additional steps they may need to take.)

If you are interested in enrolling in a class, please check our social media pages (links located below, bottom right) for upcoming dates and registration information, as we announce class schedules and share registration links there.

Membership FAQ

Do I have to be a resident of Falls Township to join?

No, we don’t have any residency requirements to join. Our name is based on where we are located, not who we accept.

Do you take New Jersey residents?

Yes, see above.

Do you rent guns?

We are a private club. We do not rent guns. We are not a Federal Firearms Licensee. Members and guests are expected to bring their own.

Can I just pay to shoot?

No, the club is only open to members and guests. Some of our matches are open for public participation, but we are not a public facility.

Do you offer discounts for veterans, disabled shooters, or seniors?

We do not. Due to our tax status, we cannot offer discounts for members who have the same access to the club. We can offer discounts to members who volunteer to keep the club running, but that is it.

I was an elite Delta Force operator followed by a 15 year career in law enforcement. Can I just fill out an application and bypass your process?

We thank you for your service, but no. All incoming members must follow the prescribed process. If Annie Oakley were still alive, even she’d have to go through our membership process.

Do you offer law enforcement memberships or corporate memberships?

We have many law enforcement officers as members, but we only offer individual memberships.

I am a member looking to get someone into the club. Can I sponsor them?

Currently, we are not accepting individual sponsorships, except for a member’s spouse as an Associate Member, or a member’s minor children as Junior Members.

When is the next class you have scheduled?

Check our social media sites. They are advertised there. Member demand for classes is high, so they can be hard to get into.

Are you associated with Falls Township?

Other than being located in Falls Township, no. We are a private non-profit corporation and not operated by the township.

Can I fish in Curtis Lake?

If you are a member or guest of a member, yes, following all PA Fish and Boat Commission regulations. We own Curtis Lake, so access is restricted to members and guests of members.

I’ve called multiple times, and no one ever answers or calls me back. How do I get a call back?

Because we are 100% volunteer, we don’t have someone manning the phones. Email is preferred. We will often not respond to inquiries asking questions that are answered on the web site. This is a necessity to conserve scarce volunteer resources for members and for people asking questions that we may not answer here.

What are your shooting hours?

Check our rules, but 8AM to Sunset. We post sunset hours on the bulletin board by the sign-in desk. Indoor is 24/7. Archery can be done after hours with the lights.