Join us
Shongum Sportsmen's Association is accepting new members!
Membership Requirements:
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Must be able to communicate effectively in English to understand Range Safety Commands
- Must be a registered voter and vote or possess a legal resident alien card.
- Must possess and provide proof of a NJ Firearms ID (NJFID)
Address on NJFID must match address on Membership Application.
- Must possess and provide proof of active NRA membership
- Must make payment of initial fees (initiation & access card deposit) and pay dues annually
- Must agree to and sign the "Member Release and Assumption of Risk" waiver
- Attendence at least 3 member meetings and the New Member Range Safety Orientation (NMRSO) the first year
Membership Costs:
- Initiation Fee $150 + tax. Non-refundable.
Initiation Fee is Waived for Active Military and Veterans. (Must provide proof with active ID or DD-214/DD-215 documents)
- "Regular Member" Annual Dues $220 + tax.
OR "Regular Member+" Annual Dues $330 + tax (include your spouse with no Initiation Fee)
- Access Card(s) $10/ea (no tax). Refundable when returned
Membership Process:
- Complete a Membership Request. Click here
- Membership Officer will email an online Membership Application
- Fill out the online Membership Application (either pay online or request an invoice by email)
- Attend a first monthly Members Meeting (3rd Wednesday evening of the month) to become a PLEDGE
Pay by cash/check at this meeting. Provide any paper documentation to the Membership Officer. - Attend a New Members Range Safety Orientation (NMRSO) (typically the Saturday morning after the Members Meeting)
- Attend a second monthly Members meeting to be approve by vote as a PROBATIONARY member.
- Safely use our ranges for a period of one year.
- After 12 months, attend a final Members Meeting to be voted into REGULAR membership.