Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: May I join the club if I've never used a gun before?
A: Yes, we will provide safety training and other firearms instruction.

Q: Do I need to own a gun to join the club?
A: No, we can provide you with one.  If you like, you may also rent one
   from the range for a small fee.

Q: Does it matter that I can't shoot well?
A: It does not matter.  This is NOT a competitive club.  As long as you
   shoot safely, we don't care how good or bad your aim is.

Q: Are guns allowed at the General Meetings on campus?
A: No.  CMU policy forbids guns on campus.  However, you are allowed to 
   bring guns to any of our off-campus trips.

Q: How much does it cost to go shooting with the club?
A: $7 for your first time; there's a $2 club fee for non-members, plus a
   $5 range fee.

Q: How often does the club go shooting?
A: About twice a month.  However, we can go more or less frequently,
   depending on demand.

Q: How old must I be to go shooting with the club?
A: 18, but anyone may attend the meetings on campus.

Q: I have a friend who is not a CMU student, but wants to learn to shoot.
   May s/he attend?
A: Yes, the CMU Gun Club is open to all members of the Pittsburgh
   community who are interested in firearms and respectful of our rules.

Q: Does the club do hunting trips, skeet shooting or other shooting
   activities?
A: We can if there are enough interested people.  Please come to one of
   our general meetings for more information.

Q: How do I sign up for (or get off) the email list?
A: Send an email to gunclub+@andrew.cmu.edu indicating your wishes.

Q: How do I get in touch with the club to find out about upcoming events?
A: There are several ways:
      email: gunclub+@andrew.cmu.edu
      bboard: assocs.gun-club
      web site: http://www.andrew.cmu.edu/user/gunclub/


-kkg 9/27/01