They back the club from lawsuits and that fun stuff.

This is correct. The $200 yearly fee is prorated depending on when you join.



Interesting. I'll have to bring it up at the next Board of Directors meeting.


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Yeah from what I've heard about them they are like the NRA but for gun clubs fighting to keep the places open. I've heard about them and what they do on the gun talk radio show whit Tom Gresham.

I checked and only saw benefits like legal advice from ATF investigations...nothing about lawsuits from asinine real estate developers who buy a bunch of property next to a 70 year old outdoor shooting range.

Gotcha my misunderstanding.

No problem!

Anyway...8 more people joined at the meeting last week! Who's joining in September? I might FINALLY have my suppressor by then.

Any updates? The website seems down, and they don't return calls... For the location, I'd love to join.

I understand that the meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30pm. I plan to go this coming Wednesday to find out more... but where? At the range site? It's outdoor, and undoubtedly very dark by then.

Anyone have any updates or more information about how I can join?

Thanks!

Welcome to WaGuns, Mike!

I only know a few members and they say to save your money. There are plenty of other options out here. It was $200+ for a year and for that price it was worth it to be a member of Kenmore and West Coast where you can shoot in doors and out.

I am curious to hear what the other options are. I'd like to be able to shoot my AR-15 with a full magazine. I've done a little homework, and what I've discovered is that my options are:

Kenmore range: only one round at a time. What's the point? :-)

Wade's: must be a member ($350/year, which is greater than $250 :-) )

Champion Arms in Renton: You must use their ammo which runs about a dollar a round.

West Coast Armory: It's $275 for the silver membership, which AFAIK, it required to shoot a rifle. Also, it's location isn't as convenient for me, as I live near Bothell.

Also, I live pretty close to Interlake, and it's right on my way to work. I'd be willing to pay the $200+.

What do you recommend?

I respectfully disagree.

There's covered shooting positions from 25 yards on the pistol range and the entire rifle range is covered. Sure it's not heated - but come on, tough it out. There's a one time $50 initiation fee and the yearly dues are pro-rated depending on when you join - so $200+ for the year simply isn't accurate. A full year membership for an individual is $200. There are other options for married couples and senior citizens.

I don't think you can get any better - for the price point, location and the fact that there the range is very infrequently used - therefore, you'll typically enjoy the range to yourself.

With all of that said - I'll be honest...several members of the Board of Directors are totally self-absorbed and have no idea how to run a modern range (which is why the website is awful, the e-mail account goes unanswered, no social media presence, no community engagement, etc.). I've attended meetings where I was completely flabbergasted by their sheer ineptitude. There are a few guys who do their best to keep these guys in check - but it's tough. I seriously considered running for a board position to bring them (kicking & screaming) into the 21st Century, but I already have a number of other social/civic commitments that consume a lot of time.

To directly answer the original question - go to the meeting - there's a heated clubhouse, you'll fill out the paperwork there.

Kenmore is 1 round per on the public range. I have shot and taught classes at Kenmore and the members only range can load more than 1 round. I would avoid Wades but there is West Coast Armory int eh Northend and Bellevue.

Plus Kenmore is 300 yards for rifle. Interlake is not 300 yards.

Why would you avoid Wade's? The few times I've been there, it seems good. The employees are friendly and helpful, and it *seems* clean and safe. (Is it not?)

So, if I'm a member at Kenmore I can load the whole mag?

Where is the West Coast Armory in the north end of Bellevue? Their site's page http://www.westcoastarmory.com/directions.html says "2 Locations to Serve You", and these are in SOUTH Bellevue, and Issaquah (even further yet).

Thanks again for the info---I really appreciate it. :-)

News to me that anyone can load more than one round at Kenmore. What's the procedure to get that approval?

Interlake's max is 200 yards. Does fine for me.

I would avoid Wade's like the plague - it's just as hazardous to your health.

Anywhere that won't let me load more than 1 round isn't worth my time or money. Go to the woods instead.