MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
The Northern Rio Grande Sporting Club (formerly Northern Rio Grande Sportsmen’s Club) has established a number of memberships to meet the needs of members and their families. Please read this page carefully regarding the various responsibilities and requirements of each membership type.
Please note that no new individual or family memberships will be valid without a current NRGSC Safety Orientation Class certificate. No exceptions will be made to this rule.
To obtain a current NRGSC Safety Orientation Class certificate by using the club’s online training program.
All memberships run from July 1 to June 30 the following year. Fees will not be prorated. See the membership types below for information on fees.
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION INFORMATION
Applications for NRGSC Individual Memberships may be completed online or submitted by mail. Questions regarding memberships should be directed to the NRGSC Membership Secretary by email prior to submitting an application.
Expand the sections below to read more about a specific membership.
JOINING NRGSC
Applications for NRGSC Individual Memberships may be completed online or submitted by mail. Questions regarding memberships should be directed to the NRGSC Membership Secretary by email prior to submitting an application.
The sections below have additional information about the types of memberships.
*If you want a paper application those are only available after you complete the online safety test.
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP INFO
- All memberships run from July 1st – June 30th the following year.
- Once submitted, applications will not be changed. Incomplete applications will be rejected. No NRGSC officer will make alterations to the application after submittal.
- An individual and/or family annual member, in good standing, is eligible to vote at the NRGSC Annual Meeting in January as well as nominate persons to fill Club offices.
- Members may bring 2 guests to NRGSC Ranges if guests comply with the guest pass process.
- All Members/Family Members are responsible for reviewing the rules, bylaws and calendar of events contained on the NRGSC website – as well as for checking the NRGSC website for changes to this information.
- Guests at NRGSC must Supervised by Members: Guests to NRGSC must be accompanied by the individual member or adult family membership holder. Members, in good standing, are allowed to bring a maximum of 2 guests to the Club per day. Each guest brought by an adult member must have completed NRGSC Safety Orientation training prior to coming onto NRGSC property. As of 2024 all guests are required to take the safety test once per year. Supervision is required at all times while on NRGSC property – before, during and after shooting or observing on any range.
- Scheduled NRGSC events: All One-Day Memberships issued by the NRGSC Event/Match Director, Range Manager, Instructor or their delegate shall include proof that the applicant has successfully completed safety training conducted by the issuer or their delegate. There is a $5 fee to attend events hosted by NRGSC.
- Members and guests must MUST NOT be prohibited from legally owning a firearm or participating in club affairs by local, state or federal law.
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP INFO
If you are joining as a new Individual Member, a card will be mailed to you after your application is processed. This card identifies you as an NRGSC Member and serves as a key to access the Club’s electronic gate. It can take up to 10 business days to reach you by mail.
*Paper applications may take up to 15 Business days to process. The Membership Secretary only picks up the Club mail once a week on Saturdays.
You are allowed 2 guests per member/per visit at no charge
$140/YR
$170/YR
FAMILY MEMBERSHIP INFO
For a new Family Membership, one membership gate card will be mailed to the adult who applied for the membership. This card identifies you as an NRGSC Member and serves as a key to access the Club’s electronic gate.
“Children” are any person between the ages of 8 – 17 years old that you are either a guardian or legal care taker of. Applications with children over the age of 18 will be denied and you will need to re-apply.
“Children” need to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian when on NRGSC property. Furthermore, “Children” are not allowed to take guests. The adult member is allowed to take guests, but will be held liable for their actions.
Issuing a card, once your spouse has passed safety training and you’ve notified the membership secretary, can take up to 15 business days to process and reach you by mail.
*Paper applications may take up to 15 Business days to process. The Membership Secretary only picks up the Club mail once a week on Saturdays.
You are allowed 2 guests per member/per visit at no charge
MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS
If you are filing an application to renew an Individual or Family Membership you should already have a membership gate card. A renewing member’s gate card will be reactivated after the application has been processed. You will receive an email stating your renewal has been approved or denied. Once approved your gate card will be re-activated if it is not currently working.
*Paper applications may take up to 15 Business days to process. The Membership Secretary only picks up the Club mail once a week on Saturdays.
GENERAL FAQ’s
Do I have to take the safety test again?
YES, EVERYONE MUST TAKE THE SAFETY TEST EACH YEAR
This also ensures any new features to the club are properly covered with a safety brief.
In 2022 the board opted to have members complete the safety test on an annual basis. Safety is paramount and an annual refresher isn’t a bad thing.
Annual safety tests not only streamline the application process (no searching for numbers, or PDF files to upload) but eliminates the confusion we were seeing with applications.
Can I send in a copy of my old Safety Certificate?
NO.
As of the 2023-2024 Membership cycle all previously issued safety certificates are invalid.
All members are required to take the online safety training course annually. Once you have successfully completed the online portion you can print and mail in your application and payment.
How do I send in a paper hard copy of my membership application/renewal?
Select the plan you want above.
Complete the safety training quiz. (new members & renewals)
Select the PDF version from the membership application page. (you will only see this once you have successfully completed the safety test)
Mail your hard copy and check to: Post Office P.O. Box 5133, Santa Fe NM 87502
THERE IS NO DIGITAL/EMAIL OPTION FOR THE PAPER APPLICATION. IF YOU OPT FOR PAPER HARD COPY, IT MUST BE SENT IN AS SUCH.
These applications may take up to 15 business days to process.
The membership secretary picks up the mail from the PO Box once a week on Saturday.
How long is the membership cycle?
All memberships run from July 1st – June 30th the following year.
Reasons your application will be denied.
Our volunteer board will do everything we can to ensure you’re application is approved, within reason. Below are a few of the reasons why your application will be denied.
If your application has abusive language in it it will be denied. You’re welcome to reapply for membership. However, if your second application contains more abusive language you will be banned from the club. There’s simply no need for it with a volunteer run organization.
Missing, Incomplete, or (obvious) false information. EX: Child Name – Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck
Abusive language in your application. (Yes, this has happened enough we’re adding it here.) EX: Date of Birth: “None of your damn business”
Can I send in a copy of my old Safety Certificate?
As of 2022we can no longer honor previously completed Safety Tests.
You will need to complete the online safety training. There is no paper copy of this program.
How do I send in a paper hard copy of my membership application/renewal?
Select the plan you want above.
Complete the safety training quiz. (new members & renewals)
Select the PDF version from the membership application page. (you will only see this once you have successfully completed the safety test)
Mail your hard copy and check to: Post Office P.O. Box 5133, Santa Fe NM 87502
THERE IS NO DIGITAL/EMAIL OPTION FOR THE PAPER APPLICATION. IF YOU OPT FOR PAPER HARD COPY, IT MUST BE SENT IN AS SUCH.
These applications may take up to 15 business days to process.
The membership secretary picks up the mail from the PO Box once a week on Saturday.
How long is the membership cycle?
All memberships run from July 1st – June 30th the following year.
Reasons your application will be denied.
Our volunteer board will do everything we can to ensure you’re application is approved, within reason. Below are a few of the reasons why your application will be denied.
If your application has abusive language in it it will be denied. You’re welcome to reapply for membership. However, if your second application contains more abusive language you will be banned from the club. There’s simply no need for it with a volunteer run organization.
Missing, Incomplete, or (obvious) false information. EX: Child Name – Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck
Abusive language in your application. (Yes, this has happened enough we’re adding it here.) EX: Date of Birth: “None of your damn business”
How long does it take to process my individual/family application?
NRGSC new Individual or Family Membership applications submitted by mail may take up to 10 business days to process and then the membership/gate card will be mailed.
NRGSC new Individual applications submitted online may take up to 10 business days to process and then the membership/gate card will be mailed.
How long does it take to process my renewal?
NRGSC Individual or Family Membership renewal applications submitted by mail may take up to 10 business days to process and then the membership/gate card will be reactivated.
NRGSC Individual Membership renewal applications submitted online may take up to 10 business days to process and then the membership/gate card will be reactivated.
The Membership Secretary checks the Club PO Box ONCE A WEEK on Saturday.
How old is “Too Old” for Kids on a Family Membership?
Family Memberships are designed for families with kids ages 7-17.
Adult Children, age of 18 and up, cannot be on a family membership even if they live with you or in the immediate area.
“Family” is defined as anyone who is in your immediate household. Anyone under the age of 18 who either resides with you or an ex-spouse and you play a role in their general upbringing and care.
Anybody not in your immediate household is considered a guest.
We realize the “traditional” family group isn’t for everyone. We understand there are multiple situations where you would call someone “family”. As a non-profit who uses these funds for the upkeep of the range and improvements for you and your guests. We ask that you use discretion and common sense when applying for a family membership to our club.
When do I need to renew my membership?
All memberships run from July 1st – June 30th the following year.
Membership renewal period is May 1st through June 30th prior to the start of the new membership cycle.
What happens if I lose my gate card?
If you lose your gate card you will need to contact the membership secretary and pay $15 to have it replaced.