We're located at 146 Canal St, Malden, MA, across the street from Anthony's Function Hall. For maps and directions click here.
The club features 2 indoor ranges, both 50'. The main range is 10 ports wide and has a Caswell target carrier system. This means you can change you target while others around you continue to shoot. The backstop is made of a steel liner covered in ballistic media which absorbs the impact and virtually eliminates any ricochets. The auxiliary range has 6 ports, a target carrier system and a sand backstop. This range is generally used only when matches are being run on the main range or the main range is full. Click here for photos of the facilities.
Upon acceptance as a member of MVGC you will be issued a coded keycard which will afford you 24 hr/7 days access to the range. Occasionally maintenance or matches will preclude use of the main range in which case the auxiliary range will usually be available. On rare occasion both ranges may be closed for maintenance, advanced notice is usually posted at the club and will be posted on this site when possible.
Membership nights are held on the 3rd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. Bring a completed application (located here) to the club on one of the aforementioned nights. If you don't know a member to sponsor you call the club and make arrangements to come to a match or other event, chances are very good you will meet a member willing to be your sponsor. You MUST be a member of the NRA (National Rifle Association), NRA membership applications can be accepted by the club with your MVGC application and fulfills the requirement. (Annual proof of NRA membership is required as part of the MVGC membership renewal process). You will need a check (NO cash accepted any circumstances) for your initiation fee ($200.00), 1st years dues ($100.00) and NRA membership ($35.00, only if not already a NRA member. Bring your NRA card or mailing label for your NRA magazine of choice as proof of NRA membership). Annual dues are currently $100.00 per year, bills come out in Sept for the following year. Upon acceptance you will be given an orientation, briefed on the range rules and club policies and be issued a keycard coded with your membership # which gives you full 24 hr/7 day access to the facilities.
Many years ago the club membership voted to have 100% enrollment of members in the NRA. The club believed and still believes the NRA is our best chance to retain our 2nd amendment rights. While some may feel the NRA isn't perfect, it is still deserving of the support of lawful firearms owners in the country. We strongly recommend that members also consider a membership in GOAL (Gun Owners Action League) a Massachusetts organization which lobbies local politicians on Mass firearms legislation.
Yes, the club offers an NRA course which is MA compliant, click here for more info.
MVGC participates in the Greater Boston Pistol League (as interest dictates) click here. We usually field several teams in the Eastern Mass Rifle League in the spring (click here). Pin and plate matches are held on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month at 8pm (click here). PPC matches are held on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month (click here). Other matches of varying type may be added as interest dictates.
1st verify you paid your dues and your membership is current. If you did, contact the Clerk at the main # 781-322-7894 or click here for email. Make sure to include you full name, address and key card # in any correspondence.
