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Massachusetts Rifle Association - Woburn, MA
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dcmdon
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Where do you live? I ask because MRA makes total sense for those of us metro west. But If I lived somewhere where Westwood and MRA were both convenient, I'd also consider HSC.
MRA is nice, especially if you’re local. I joined in December and it’s been good. If only ammo wasn’t $3k a shot
I just read on FB that the curfew will be lifted Monday and the indoor ranges will be accessible 24/7/365.
Do you need a sponsor to become a member?
Nope. Just an interview, orientation, and safety exam. Come check it out.
You’re extrapolating far too much from my posts. I’m all about new membership from a broad spectrum of backgrounds.i live in MA for 23 years now, and i have an absolute certain feeling that for an absolute majority of any types of private clubs here, of any types of activities - they all are aimed at reducing their membership count, how it was brilliantly stated above - ' do not need an XXX as a member and seems it would even be better off without him'.it is pretty much universal.
even poor tom brady could not play damn golf at his country club, for how long? and if he was not worthy, then who the hell the rest of us are...
all kidding aside, it is what it is. heh, found a link, fits a bill 100%.
"applicants typically must be sponsored by two current club members and provide the admissions committee with testimonials from seven other people with whom the applicant has a personal relationship. Applicants also have to attend a cocktail reception at the club with members of the admissions committee "
The Country Club in Brookline finally admits Tom Brady - The Boston Globe
Brady has been quietly admitted to the exclusive club, and his membership gives both he and his wife, Gisele Bündchen, the privilege of using its many amenities.www.bostonglobe.com
If you have seen some of RyanDe’s post history, you would understand why I said MRA doesn’t need him and would be better off without him. But he seems to have improved his attitude a bit. Oh well, he didn’t like MRA anyway.
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dcmdon
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None of the clubs need any more members. We do need more shooters. The vast majority of the members don't go to the club. I see the same people every time I go.
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You are wrong! Clubs need more paying members to fund the treasury.
When I joined Braintree R&P in 1999, they had ~2700 members but less than 500 used the facilities. All that extra money made for a fat treasury AND allows them to put work out to bid and pay contractors to do the work. I was at a Monday meeting where they voted to put a "cold range" strobe light in the meeting room . . . on Wednesday I saw that the work was already done.
On the other hand I was a member of another club with 250-300 members and when they had to do a capital project ($14K) they had to take zero-interest loans from members to pay for the work.
Has anyone had trouble getting into MRA lately? I went this morning for the first time in a while and my key fob beeped and the light turned green for a split second, but then it turned red and the door wouldn’t open. I’m paid up, everything is up to date. A wasted trip. :-/
Stop by the office, your key fob is not working. It is either broken or has been shut off, most likely the former. If it was programmed correctly, it turns the light green and stays green for 2 seconds.
Thanks, I stopped by on Wed and they just replaced it. This is my 3rd key fob in about 5 years.
When the backlog of applications are processed. Because of COVID the club shrunk its normal orientation size by 50%, its booked out into December 2021. Go to the website and join the eblast or keep an eye on the Facebook page as that will be where it will be announced when the club reopens to new members.
Great, thank you.
Sunny
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Ammo is half price of what it was a couple months ago. Get your asses to the range this weekend. Sunday is the bowling pin shootout. Weather looks great. Bring your ARs, AKs, PCCs, bring em! ![[mg]](/xen/styles/default/xenforo/smilies.vb/036.gif "Machine Gun [mg]")
pinetrees
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Email sent. Thanks,
Has anyone received their annual renewal bill yet?
LuvToGoFast
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I have
Sunny
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Yeah. I just hand them the check during office hours when I go to shoot. MRA is worth the membership due to location alone.
dcmdon
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I just sent in a check yesterday. Its not due till the new year, but I'd rather pay them early. One of the few bills I enjoy paying.
Thanks, I haven't seen my bill yet. I'll stop by.
xero2099
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Yes, I sent a check already
Boston_Shooter
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Is MRA accepting new members or is there still a waiting list? I was a member years ago but let it lapse because I was planning on moving out of state.
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The club's door fob system is on the fritz. My fob worked but several other members fobs didn't.
Sunny
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Call during office hours tomorrow or visit the place. The calendar on the website says there's new member orientation in the evening, so I'm sure someone will be there.
They sent around an email saying to test the fobs. I’ll have to remember to do that as I haven’t been in a bit.
