To get back on topic here, good clubs do exist here in MA. Mine is one of them. The only mandatory meeting I ever attended was when I got sworn in. I do attend the members meetings when I can because I like to support the club and know what is going on. I have encountered few, if any, FUDDs here as well. Usually, I am the only one on the rifle range if I time it right. Today I caught one other member on his way out while I was setting up, then I had the place to myself for 2+ hours. On my way out, I locked the front gate. Shooting at a public pay per use range, or public area doesn't sound very appealing.