Elwood Conservation Club

Elwood Conservation Club operates as a member-funded organization in Elwood, Indiana, about 45 minutes northeast of Indianapolis. This isn't a commercial range trying to maximize profits—it's built and maintained by shooters who use it. That means the rules exist for safety, and they're enforced without exception.

Membership costs $65 per year. You get:

• •Access to the shooting range facilities
• •Ability to bring one guest at a time (guests pay $5 per day or sign a prospective member waiver)
• •Monthly club meetings on the first Thursday of each month at 6:00 PM
• •Eligibility to participate in monthly cleanup days (earn $3 off annual dues per hour worked)
• •Voice in club decisions through membership voting

Safety is the foundation. The club enforces three core NRA rules:

1. Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction — even if it fires, it won't cause injury or damage 2. Always keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot — rest your finger on the trigger guard or side of the gun 3. Always keep the gun unloaded until ready to use — engage the safety, remove the magazine, check the chamber

Every shooter must sign in before using the range. Guests must sign a "Release and Hold Harmless Agreement" each time they visit—members are responsible for ensuring this happens. Members sign the agreement when they renew their membership. Breaking range rules can result in expulsion from the club.

Renewal: $65 per year. You'll need: - A completed membership application - A signed Release and Hold Harmless Agreement - Your fee ($65) via check, money order, or exact cash (no credit cards)

If renewing by mail, allow 2-4 weeks for processing. You can access the range while your new card is being mailed if you have documentation of your renewal. Download the renewal application from the club website.

Spouse and Minors: Your spouse is not considered a guest. Children under 18 must have a signed form included when you renew, but they don't count toward your one-guest limit.

Guests: Limited to one guest on club grounds at any time. The guest must be sponsored by you, signed in, and accompanied by you at all times. Any problems caused by your guest become your responsibility—your membership is at risk if a guest violates club rules. Past or delinquent members can only use the range as a sponsored guest.

All membership applications require both a completed application form AND a signed Release and Hold Harmless Agreement. If you mail in your renewal without the agreement, your membership card will be delayed. Current members can renew at:

• •Tipton Gun Shows (renewals sold there)
• •By appointment with the President or VP
• •At monthly club meetings
• •By mail (allow 2+ weeks)

Do NOT put membership fees or applications in the guest fees slot at the sign-in desk. Contact the club directly.

Monthly meetings are held the first Thursday of each month at 6:00 PM. Members vote on club business, discuss range improvements, and coordinate volunteer work. The club is member-run, meaning upkeep depends on volunteers. If you have time to help maintain the grounds, contact the club to schedule.

Cleanup Days: The last Saturday of every month. Members who participate get a $3 discount on their annual dues for each hour worked.

Directions: From SR 37, turn onto W 1000 N Street, then left on Co Rd 1000 W.

Elwood Conservation Club is not a walk-in range where you show up and pay to shoot. Membership is required for regular access. The club doesn't accept new members at this time, so if you're interested in joining when applications open again, contact the President.

The club does not accept credit cards. If paying in person, bring exact change, a check, or a money order.