How To Join

Become a member of Benton Gun Club

Attend a Monthly Meeting

In order to join the Benton Gun Club you must attend one of our monthly meetings and fill out an application.

Please note: No new members are accepted in October or November.

When & Where

We meet on the second Monday of each month at 7:00 PM at the Hill Barn Event Center, 100 Hill Dr, Bryant, AR 72022.

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Membership Details

Family Membership

Includes member's spouse and children under the age of 18.

18+ Required

Applicants must be 18 years of age and citizens of good repute.

NRA or GOA

Must be a member of NRA or GOA through the calendar year. We can sign you up at the meeting.

Free First Match

New members can shoot each match for free the first time. Just tell the match director.

Application Process

Step 1

Attend Meeting

Attend a monthly meeting on the second Monday at 7:00 PM. Bring your NRA card, NRA magazine with membership info, or GOA card. If you're not a member, we can sign you up at the meeting.

Step 2

Introduce Yourself

At the end of the meeting, prospective members will stand up and tell the club about themselves and why they'd like to join. You'll then step out while the club votes on your membership.

Step 3

Safety Orientation

Once approved and all fees paid, you'll attend a safety orientation. After orientation, you'll receive your member card and key to access the facilities.

Amount Due at Time of Acceptance

Cash or check only

New Member Fees

$100 — One-time maintenance fee
$100 — Annual dues (under 65)
$80 — Annual dues (65 and over)
$45 — NRA membership (1 year)
$25 — GOA membership (1 year)

Maximum you'll pay the night you join: $245.00

Additional NRA Options

Joining the NRA through the club helps us sponsor youth shooting sports with our recruiter fees.

3 Year — $100.00
5 Year — $150.00
Junior 1 Year — $15.00
Associate (no magazine) — $10.00
Life Membership — $1,500.00
Junior Life — $750.00
Distinguished Life (65+) — $750.00

GOA membership is $25 base with additional donations for varied levels. Joining GOA through the club returns recruiter fees to sponsor our youth programs.

Existing Member Renewals

Existing members must pay their annual dues by the February club meeting to avoid having to pay the $100 range maintenance fee and going through the entire new member process from meeting to orientation.

2026 Annual Dues

$100 — Under 65
$80 — 65 and over

Paper renewals were mailed out in mid-November. Cards and keys will start going out after the December meeting, and checks will begin depositing then as well.

If you do not have your new card and key and your check has not cleared by the February meeting, please contact the club secretary.

Questions About Joining?

If you have questions about joining the club, please contact one of our club officers.

Mailing Address

Benton Gun Club Inc.
PO Box 139
Benton, AR 72018