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Introductory High Power Class - 2025

Introductory High Power Rifle Class

Come Join our Spring Long Range Shooting Class - Learn to shoot at 200, 300 and 600 yards

Once again Mill Creek Rifle Club will host a shooting class this spring to introduce members to long range rifle.

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2024 Budget Performance and Proposed 2025 Budget

 

MCRC 2024 Financial Performance and Proposed 2025 Budget

By Brad Thomas
Mill Creek Rifle Club Treasurer

I would first like to thank the club for the opportunity to serve as treasurer, which I began doing in June of last year. Fiscal 2024 was an eventful year for the club from a financial standpoint. Behind the scenes, we reinforced the financial operations of the club by the following actions:

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NEW DATES: 2025 First Aid Training for Members

 

Will you be Ready When the Call Comes? 

The time to learn a lifesaving skill is before you need it

Johnson County, Kansas, Med-Act ambulance service reports the average response time for its highest priority calls in Mill Creek Rifle Club's vicinity is 6 minutes and 18 seconds. The stated goal is to respond to 90 percent of those calls within 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, a child who is choking or an adult suffering a heart attach who is deprived of oxygen can begin to suffer irreversible brain damage after as little as 3 to 5 minutes, with more severe and permanent damage becoming likely after longer periods without oxygen. By 10 minutes, survival is doubtful and severe and permanent brain damage, such as a coma, is almost inevitable.

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NRA Training Courses 2025

NRA Training Now Available

Here's your opportunity to build your skills

Through special arrangement with Mill Creek Member Mark Sherman, a full range of National Rifle Association basic training courses are available at a discount to club members. 
 
Status
Date
Time
Course
Closed Nov 15, 2024 0900 - 1800
Basic Pistol
Closed Dec 2, 2024 0900 - 1800
Basic Rifle
Closed Jan 13, 2025 0900 - 1800
Basic Shotgun
Closed Feb 6, 2025 0700-1900
Basic Muzzleloader
Open March 10, 2025 0900 - 1800
Personal Protection in the Home
Open April 17-18, 2025 0900 - 1800
Personal Protection outside the home
Open May 15, 2025 0900 - 1800
Range Safety Officer
Open Aug 7, 2025 0900 - 1800
Basic Pistol
Open Sep 18, 2025 0900 - 1800
Basic Rifle
Open Oct 9, 2025 0900 - 1800
Basic Shotgun
Open Nov 3, 2025 0700-1900
Basic Muzzleloader
Open Dec 4, 2025 0900 - 1800
Personal Protection in the Home

Basic Pistol

The NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course imparts the fundamental knowledge, abilities, and mindset needed to safely own and use a pistol. This eight-hour session covers pistol shooting in the classroom and on the range. After the indoor classroom part, we will complete a simple pistol shooting qualification. Bring 100 rounds of ammunition and your pistol

Basic Rifle

The NRA Basics of Rifle Shooting Course imparts the fundamental knowledge, abilities, and mindset needed to safely own and use a rifle. This eight-hour session covers rifle shooting in the classroom and on the range. After the indoor classroom part, we will complete a simple rifle shooting qualification. Bring 200 rounds of ammunition and your rifle. Wear proper clothing for an outdoor range and weather conditions with closed-toe shoes.

Basic Shotgun

The NRA Basics of Shotgun Shooting Course imparts the fundamental knowledge, abilities, and mindset needed to own and use a shotgun safely. This ten-hour session covers shotgun shooting in the classroom and on the range. After the indoor classroom part, we will complete a simple shotgun shooting qualification. Bring your own firearm and ammunition, shot size 71/2 or #8.

Muzzleloading

The course teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to the safe and efficient use of muzzleloading guns. It is 12 hours long and includes classroom instruction and range time with flintlock and percussion muzzleloading rifles, shotguns, and pistols. Bring your lunch and personal eye and ear protection. Wear proper clothing for an outdoor range and weather conditions with closed-toe shoes. Pack a lunch and your own eye and hearing protection.

NRA Basic Personal Protection In The Home Course

This is the NRA Basics of Personal Protection in the Home Course.  This course teaches students the necessary knowledge, skills, and attitude to protect home, property, and family.  This class is also a requirement for those who want to achieve their NRA Personal Protection in the Home Instructor certification.  Prerequisites: NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting.  Students will need a minimum of 150 rounds of ammunition.  Students may bring their firearms, safety glasses, and hearing protection.

Personal Protection Outside the House

This class teaches students the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to carry a firearm while in public safely.  Levels of awareness, firearm travel, and practical personal defense concepts will be explored.  Prerequisites: NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting student course.  Students will need a minimum of two hundred rounds of ammunition, a sturdy/rigid belt, a concealed carry holster, two extra magazines (for semi-automatic firearms; two speed-loaders for revolvers), and pouches for associated reloading devices.  Students may bring their firearms (preferred).  Students may bring their safety glasses and hearing protection.

Range Safety Officer

The Range Safety Officer (RSO) course consists of RSO’s roles and responsibilities, range standard operating procedures, range inspection and range rules, firearm stoppages and malfunctions, and Range Safety Briefings, which include procedures to follow in case of an emergency.  To become an NRA Range Safety Officer, you must pass the RSO course and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to organizing, conducting, and supervising safe shooting activities and range operations.

Classes are $120 to $130 for Mill Creek Rifle Club members, depending on discipline, and are discounted from the regular price. For more details or to register, contact instructor Mark Sherman at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Now Available! Renew your Membership and Pay Online

NOW AVAILABLE! RENEW AND PAY ONLINE

Membership renewal in minutes

Mill Creek Rifle Club Membership Director Curt Cotton is proud to announce memberships can now be renewed online and paid for by credit card.

Click here to start your online renewal for 2025. And... for those of you who prefer the traditional mail-in form and payment by check, click here to continue to renew by that method.

You are welcome to renew your membership at any time between now and May 31, 2025. As always, we ask that you remember a few points:

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Dues Notice for 2025

Dues Notice for Membership Year 2025

In accordance with the Club By Laws, the Mill Creek Rifle Club board of directors voted at its November 18 regular meeting to increase the annual membership dues by $10. Dues for membership year 2025 will be set at the following:

Regular members (under age 65 and any member's first year of membership): $135 per year

Senior members (age 65 and older): $100 per year

 

Thank you for your continued support of this organization. 

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