How do I get to be a member?
Membership to Dakota County Gun Club is by a DCGC Member referral only. To get on the DCGC waiting list is by a DCGC Member referral only.
How many members are there?
Our membership at Dakota County Gun Club is currently capped at 600 paying members.
That’s a 2-part question:
A) Our yearly dues are $100 plus state tax. In addition, members are required to perform 8 work hours for the club.
If they do not, they are billed $25/hour plus state tax for any they did not work.
B) Joining the club has a couple additional expenses. We have a $25 signup/application fee plus state tax
and a $200 work hour deposit. Added to your first year’s dues and that makes
the cost to join $325 plus state tax and plus 8 hours of work for the club. The work hour deposit is refunded when you leave the club
provided you have worked all of your hours that year.
What are the requirements for membership?
Prospective members need to provide either a copy of their MN Concealed Carry Permit or valid MN
Permit to Acquire a Handgun. Both of these documents require a government background check for
prospective members. Of the 2, the Permit to Acquire is the quickest and is no charge and can be
obtained from your local police department. You simply drop by, fill out the paperwork and in 1-2
weeks they mail it to you.
What are the hours where we can shoot?
Monday- Saturday: 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM or sunset (whichever is earlier)
Sunday: 12:00 noon to 9:00 PM or sunset (whichever is earlier)
Yes, we offer joint memberships for couples legally married. The joint membership gives each of you the
right to use the club independently. You only pay 1 set of dues, but you also only get 1 vote on yearly
rules changes. Both of you are required to provide the necessary documentation and both of you must attend "New Member Orientation".
Will I be able to bring friends?
Yes! Most gun enthusiasts enjoy sharing their sport with others and we encourage it. Each member can
have 2 guest at the club at any time.
What kind of ranges to you have?
We have quite a variety:
• A Youth only rimfire range (allows us to host youth events without displacing our members)
• An Archery Range
• A Clay Target Range
• A Shotgun patterning board
• A rifle range with backstops at:
o 25 yards
o 50 yards
o 100 yards
o 200 yards
o 300 yards
• A bowling pin range
• A pistol range
• A multipurpose range that can be used for most anything including cowboy action shooting
That work hours thing worries me. What if I am disabled/busy/hate work/etc.?
Since we are an entirely volunteer organization, there are Always things that can be done for members
of all abilities.
If you can shoot, you can also spot for someone at our annual Deer Rifle Site In, you can
sit at the county fair and answer questions for bystanders or you can help with mailings.
Of course, there are always physical labor jobs to do around the club.
And members who are unable to complete their work hours can pay the additional $200 for that year.
This is great, but I have a question that you didn’t answer. Who do I contact?