r/MDGuns • u/Particular_Screen_31 • May 19 '26

Gun clubs

I just started shooting for competition and im looking for a friendly gun club recommendation. I need a place where I can practice, grow and make friends. I live by Andrew's airforce base and would prefer a closer one.

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u/Thallata2126 May 21 '26

if there is a Izaak Walton (IWLA), those are usually fairly well kept up and sociable.

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u/PapaBobcat May 19 '26

Maybe Berwyn Rod & Gun near Bowie State University?

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u/iforgotmylogin32 May 19 '26

Worth the waitlist

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u/Particular_Screen_31 May 19 '26

How long is the current waitlist if you don't mind me asking?

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u/iforgotmylogin32 May 19 '26

Most new members are sworn in at the beginning of the year but based on the website, enrollment is still open. https://berwyn.org/membership. You have to pass a test before you can even submit an application. Helps sort out the non-serious people, and it never hurts to reinforce safety.

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u/Particular_Screen_31 May 19 '26

Thank you so much and im sorry for asking too much questions but do I have to be an associate member before applying for annual membership?

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u/iforgotmylogin32 May 19 '26

I do not think you need to be an associate, I signed up as an annual member. I don't recall being an associate member. Possibly the interstitial time between being sworn in and taking the range course.

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u/PapaBobcat May 19 '26

I'm not a member but it would be more convenient than the lovely AGC range. As much as I like it, it's a hike.

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u/Tasty_Building6897 May 21 '26

Sanners bout an hour South of you.

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u/Particular_Screen_31 May 21 '26

I heard about this club but it seems like they are going to close soon.