Building Skill, Confidence, and Community Through Shooting Sports.

Join CCSS

CCSS is a growing, active organization with no membership cap and no waiting list. If you’re ready to join, we’re ready to welcome you.

Applications can be picked up at the range, or downloaded here.*

*For new members please download the application, fill it out, and bring it with you during Membership hours.

Contact Lynn Murphy if you have any questions.

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A shooting target on an outdoor cardboard stand, punctured with numerous bullet holes, with a black and yellow round target on a yellow paper background.

before you join.


All new members must pass the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Test with a score of 90% or higher.

The SOP test is open book and can be taken:

  • Online

  • At the clubhouse on Saturdays between 10:00am-1:00pm

The current SOP document is available online for review. Once you complete the test and orientation, it is recorded in your membership file and does not need to be taken again. However, on the renewal application each year you'll be asked to verify that you've reviewed the most recent SOP document for any changes, or have taken the test again (if desired).

Click here to view the SOPs

Click here for online SOP Test

The SOP Test


All new members must complete a one-time Safety Orientation. Orientation lasts approx. one hour.

New member safety orientations are held every Saturday starting at 10:00 am at the range clubhouse, and continue during membership hours. They are not scheduled, so you may not receive one immediately upon arriving at the range.

Orientation includes:

  • Foundation overview

  • Range scheduling and closures

  • Walk-through of the facility

Safety Orientation

Close-up of Black Target USA shooting target boxes with an emblem of Cheshire County Action Pistol, Keene, NH, placed on a gray surface.
Close-up of Black Target USA shooting target boxes with an emblem of Cheshire County Action Pistol, Keene, NH, placed on a gray surface.

How to join or renew:
New member requirements

New members must provide:

  • A valid photo ID

  • One of the following:

    • State Police background check

    • License to carry

    • Firearms purchase receipt dated within the last 90 days

    • Completed new member application

    • 90% or higher test score on the SOP test.

    • If joining the Indoor Range you will be required to demonstrate that you can operate the Indoor Range as you were shown during orientation. You will also demonstrate that you can hang a paper target properly in the range and hit anywhere on that target from a 20 foot distance. Please bring a firearm and eye and ear protection with you.

Applications are available at the range or may be downloaded online.

New member orientations & walk-in renewals are processed Saturdays from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm.

If you cannot attend a Saturday session, you may contact the General Manager at 603-352-8563 to schedule an appointment during office hours: Monday, Wednesday, or Friday from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm.

For applications done with the General Manager, please note that orientation tours may not be available except by special arrangement.

Saturday attendance is strongly encouraged whenever possible.

Payment Information

New and renewal memberships may be paid by credit card. Please note: A 5% surcharge applies to cover processing fees.  For payment in person at the range, you may pay by cash, check, or credit.

Membership Options & Fees

Building Skill, Confidence, and Community Through Shooting Sports.

You can download the membership application and bring it with you during our Saturday Membership hours.

REGULAR MEMBERSHIP

$175 / YEAR

  • Includes resident spouse & children under 18
    • Access to outdoor ranges
    • Participation in organized competitions
    • Member event eligibility
    • Voting privileges

  • New membership safety orientation fee may apply

  • (Indoor range available as add-on)

Core Membership Options

Choose the membership that works best for you.

STUDENT (18-24)

$80 / YEAR

  • Access to outdoor ranges
    • Participation in organized competitions
    • Member event eligibility
    • Voting privileges

  • New membership safety orientation fee may apply

  • (Indoor range available as add-on)

SENIOR (65+)

$125 / YEAR

  • Includes resident spouse & children under 18
    • Access to outdoor ranges
    • Participation in organized competitions
    • Member event eligibility
    • Voting privileges

  • New membership safety orientation fee may apply

  • (Indoor range available as add-on)

military & service Memberships

ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY

FREE

  • Full access to outdoor ranges.

GUARD & RESERVE

1ST YEAR FREE

  • Full access to outdoor ranges.

  • Renewal at regular rates

VETERANS

FREE*

  • Full access to outdoor ranges

*with 100% service connected disability.

Law enforcement departments:

The regular membership fee is required for Police Chiefs, all full time Police Officers and all part time Police Officers who use CCSS ranges for training and qualification. The regular membership fee also allows all police officers full membership privileges to the CCSS Foundation.

additional fees & options

NEW MEMBER SAFETY ORIENTATION FEE

$75

ARCHERY ONLY MEMBERSHIP

$80

INDOOR RANGE ADD-ON

$75

(Only available with purchase of outdoor membership)

refer & earn a Free membership

Refer two new Regular ($175) members — or any combination of three paying memberships — and receive your next annual CCSS membership free.

Referred members must list your name on their application at the time of submission.

Officers, Directors, and Membership Committee members are not eligible.

Membership FAQs

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Become part of a community focused on learning, competition, and growth.