How long is the waiting list to join the club?

NSRG does not maintain a waiting list. Membership applications are accepted during our Spring and Fall Membership Drives and are reviewed by the Membership Committee for that membership year only.

If your application is not successful, you are welcome to apply again during a future membership drive. Applications do not carry forward from one year to the next.

While awaiting membership, interested individuals may still be able to participate in certain programs, events, and activities that are open to non-members. Please visit the Disciplines section of our website for details.

Membership Drive dates are announced on the Home Page. Prospective applicants are encouraged to monitor the website regularly for upcoming application periods.

Do you rent guns?

No. The club has no facility or license to rent or store firearms.

Do you offer firearms training or instruction?

The club operates a Juniors program for teens and young adults (go to Juniors page). For more information see Juniors under Disciplines on the main menu.

Does the club offer the PAL or CORE courses?

No, but there are several licensed instructors in the Victoria area. Contact us if you have any difficulty in locating one.

Can members bring guests to the range?

Yes. Members may bring guests to the range provided they remain under the member's direct supervision at all times. All guests must sign the waiver in the range sign-in book beneath the host member's name and membership number and pay the applicable guest fee of $10 per visit.

Guests who do not hold a valid Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL) may still participate in shooting activities, provided they are under the direct supervision of a licensed individual in accordance with the Firearms Act.

Members are responsible for ensuring they can safely supervise all guests. While there is no fixed limit on the number of guests, a one-to-one supervision ratio is strongly recommended to maintain safety and compliance with range rules.

Can I bring my family to the range?

Yes. Members with a Family Membership may bring eligible family members to the range when accompanied by the primary membership holder. Eligible family members include a spouse or partner and dependent children aged 25 years or younger who reside at the same address as the primary member. To be exempt from the guest fee, family members must be registered under the primary membership and listed with the BC Wildlife Federation (BCWF) to ensure they are covered by the same insurance protection as the primary member while using the range.

Members holding an Individual Membership may also bring family members to the range; however, each family member will be treated as a guest, must sign the waiver, and is subject to the $10 guest fee per visit.

Can a listed family member use the range without  the primary card holder or by "borrowing" their card?

No. Membership cards are not transferable and may only be used by the member to whom they are issued. Listed family members may not use the range independently by borrowing or using the primary member's card. The primary Family Membership holder must be present when accompanying family members and must have a valid PAL registered with the club.

An exception applies when the primary member has purchased an authorized second membership card for an eligible family member. To qualify for independent range access, the family member must:

• Hold a valid PAL in their own name.
• Be registered with the club as a family member.
• Be at least 19 years of age.
• Have successfully completed the NSRG range orientation.

Once these requirements have been met, the authorized family member may use the range independently in accordance with all club rules and policies.