How to Apply for Membership
Please note that memberships for 2024 are now open.
Club Memberships:
We offer a variety of memberships, ranging from practice-only to competition. Becoming a member offers access to a diverse and family oriented sport, in a safe and friendly environment.
Membership Benefits include:
-enjoyment of a challenging and fun sport in a social and community environment
-support provided by Committee and Club members
-optional membership with Australian Clay Target Association (ACTA), and firearms insurance coverage
-induction training for new members (please note that all inductions are to be scheduled with the Inductions Coordinator, as you cannot join and shoot on the same day)
How to join Melbourne Gun Club (MGC):
- Complete membership form at the clubhouse during opening hours- completed form must be submitted in person.
- EFTPOS, credit card & cash facilities are available.
- You will need to bring your Firearms Licence or be in the process of applying for a licence.
- Your membership application will need to be verified and endorsed by the MGC Committee, before your membership is accepted.
- If your application is successful:
- you will be issued with a MGC membership number.
- your form will be submitted to the ACTA for processing.
- you will receive your ACTA membership number and barcode by email.
-you will receive your MGC smart card, these are to be collected in person at the club.
-you will receive an email welcome pack from the Club Secretary which provides information on the club, including MGC and ACTA rules. Please be familiar with these rules before coming to the club for your induction.
-you will need to book in for an induction course, run by committee.
-when you successfully complete the induction you are ready to shoot. (Please note that all inductions are to be scheduled with the Inductions Coordinator, as you cannot join and shoot on the same day). - Proof of membership for your genuine reason to own a firearm will be provided by letter upon request.
Membership Types
| Full Member - can practice and compete at MGC and all ACTA affiliated clubs across Australia.
Partner Member - available to the partner of a full member residing at the same address. Can practice and compete at MGC and all ACTA affiliated clubs across Australia. Junior Member - available to persons who are under 18 years of age as at the end of December the previous year. Can practice and compete at MGC and all ACTA affiliated clubs across Australia. Veteran Member - available to persons who are 65 years of age as at the end of December the previous year. Can practice and compete at MGC and all ACTA affiliated clubs across Australia. ACTA Recreational Member - practice-only at MGC and all ACTA affiliated clubs across Australia. MGC Practice-Only Member - practice-only at MGC and NOT affiliated with the ACTA. |
| Membership Type | 2024 Fees |
|---|---|
| Full Member | $343.00 |
| Partner Member | $305.00 |
| Junior Member | $49.00 |
| Veteran Member | $305.00 |
| ACTA Recreational Member | $279.00 |
| MGC Practice Only Member | $180.00 |