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Section 1. MEMBERSHIP

Membership allows the member to access the Cohutta Pines property at the Cohutta Sportsman's Center range areas. This includes the 4 shooting bays and the archery center. Membership also provides discounts on camping and cabins once established. When the Shooting Clays range is operational, membership will also provide discounts on clays and shells.

Individual membership is $250 annually with a $100 initiation fee. Membership starts on the date of approval by the CRO or BoD. The member is the person whose name is on the membership application that was initially submitted and approved.

Family memberships include the two adults and any minor DEPENDENT children under the age of 18. Family memberships are $375 annually with a $100 initiation fee. The dependent children of a member have no privileges at the Club. All children who are claimed on a member’s tax return for the current year qualify as dependents. Dependent children of the member may accompany the member or the spouse to the Club provided the spouse has completed the New Member Orientation Class and has their own badge. A Dependent Child is not allowed to use any range unaccompanied or unsupervised under any circumstances. The member or spouse is responsible for all actions of the dependent and must accompany the dependent at all times. While a dependent child is shooting, the member or spouse may not be shooting and must supervise the dependent. Dependent children of members must legibly sign-in at every range on every visit as soon as they arrive at the range. When signing in the dependent child of a member must provide the date, time, and circle “Fam” indicating that they are the dependent child of a member. In the case where the spouse does not have their own badge and has not completed the New Member Orientation Class they may not take any dependent children to another area of the club without the member accompanying them.

The grandchildren of a member have no privileges at the Club. Grandchildren of the Member, who are under 18 years of age, may accompany the member or the spouse to the Club provided the spouse has completed the New Member Orientation Class and has their own badge. At no time is a grandchild allowed to use any range unaccompanied or unsupervised. 

The member or spouse is responsible for all actions of the grandchild and must accompany the grandchild at all times. While a grandchild is shooting the member or spouse may not be shooting and must supervise the grandchild. Grandchildren of members must legibly sign-in at every range on every visit as soon as they arrive at the range. 

When signing in, the grandchild of a member must provide the date, time, and circle “Fam” indicating that they are the grandchild of a member. In the case where the spouse does not have their own badge and has not completed the New Member Orientation Class they may not take any grandchildren to another area of the club without the member accompanying them. 

Section 2. SAFETY AND DUE DILIGENCE

1. To ensure that our members are all legally allowed to possess firearms, we require documentation at the time of application. Membership applications must include either a state issued Concealed Carry Permit, a county sheriff's office criminal background check or an additional $50 for a background check that will be conducted by our provider.
2. All new members must attend a range familiarization and safety briefing prior to using the range for the first time. These dates are listed on the club's Practiscore page where you can sign up or can be requested for additional dates from the CRO.
3. All members must sign in at the screened classroom across from BAY 1 as soon as they arrive at that range. When signing in, the member must provide the date, time, and circle “Mem” indicating that they are a Member, and fill in the caliber of firearm(s) they intend to use. Membership badges must be VISIBLE at all times while on Club property except when the Member is actively competing in a match. Lost badges will be replaced upon request. Members pay for the privilege of shooting at the Cohutta Sportsman's Center and are expected to ensure that other range users display current membership badges or are the guests of, and accompanied by, a member. Any person without a current membership badge or unaccompanied by a host member should be asked to leave the ranges immediately. If you do not feel comfortable asking an unauthorized person to leave Club premises, please notify a Club official as soon as possible.

Section 3. GUESTS

A Guest is anyone on Club property who is not a member, a spouse of a member, a dependent child of a member or a grandchild of a member. Members may bring a maximum of three guests to the Club during any one visit. Non-shooting guests count toward the maximum of three guests per member. Spouses who have completed a New Member Orientation Class, background check, and who have their own badges may bring a maximum of two guests. All guest rules that apply to a member also apply to a spouse. The member / spouse is responsible for all actions of their guest(s). Guests must legibly sign-in immediately underneath the member/spouse and circle “guest” at every range on every visit as soon as they arrive at the range. The sign-in sheet is a waiver of liability. By signing-in, all guests are agreeing to the terms of the waiver. Every member/spouse bringing a guest must inform the guest that the sign in sheet is a waiver. If a guest refuses the terms of the waiver they must be immediately escorted off the property by the member/spouse and the guest forfeits the privilege to return to the Club. 

Members/ spouses must accompany their guests at all times and are not to shoot while their guest is shooting. Only one guest may be shooting at a time. Guests who are GA or TN residents are limited to three visits, total. Guests who reside out of state may visit more often. After three visits as a guest of any member/ spouse, guests are expected to complete an application and apply for membership. A visitor may not visit as a guest more than three times by accompanying different members. The three visit limit is cumulative regardless of who the host member is. The member and spouse are the only ones with guest privileges. Dependent children and other family members have no guest privileges and may not visit the club without the member or spouse being with them.

Section 4. PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING RULES

Except as provided elsewhere herein, violation of Range Rules will result in action deemed appropriate by the CRO, Club Manager or other club officials (Range Officer, Board of Directors) based upon the nature of the violation and the conduct and demeanor of the offending party. Argumentative, hostile or combative behavior or language will not be tolerated. Penalties may include, but are not limited to suspension and/or a repeat of the “New Member Orientation Briefing,” or permanent expulsion. Members are responsible for the conduct of their guests and as such will be held accountable for Range Rule violations committed by their guests. Appeals of any penalties will be in accordance with the By-Laws of the Club.