Membership Info

IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS

BECOMING A MEMBER OF Southern Lancaster County Farmer-Sportsmen’s Association (SLCFSA) 2026

General Membership: Any adult person who is at least 18 years of age is eligible to apply for General Membership as long as they willingly subscribe to the objectives and purpose of SLCFSA as set forth in the SLCFSA Constitution, Bylaws, Rules Enforcement Policy and General Association Policies & Range Rules. And they are legally allowed to possess firearms.
Honorary Membership: Granted to an individual whose actions have advanced the objectives and purposes of SLCFSA as set forth in the Constitution. Honorary membership shall consist of a life-time membership without payment of dues.

APPLICATION FOR SLCFSA NEW MEMBERSHIP 2026
* You can NOT join SLCFSA online. You can only join SLCFSA as a New Member in person at a New Member orientation.
* You must be at least 18 years old to apply for membership.
* Non-PA residents are welcome to apply for membership.
* There are three (3) 2026 orientation dates when you can apply for membership. (Listed below)
* Each orientation is limited to 150 people who can apply for membership.
* Pre-registration is required; you can only register online.
* Please do not register unless you are confident you will attend, with the limited number of slots, you may be denying someone else the opportunity to register. If you register and can’t attend, please request to have your name removed from the roster to make that slot available for someone else.

* Registration begins on December 1st, 2025 and ends when (450) persons have registered and the three orientations dates with 150 slots each have been filled.
* Registration will ask for your name, email address, physical address and phone number. PLEASE use the same information when registering for an orientation that you will use for filling out your hard copy membership application. (information for the official membership log)
* You can register for any one of the three dates. You cannot register for more than one date.
* The registration site will shut down when (150) registrations have been entered for each date.
* Those who do not have online access to register for an orientation, ask a friend or family member to assist you, or you can use the public library system. Do not contact SLCFSA requesting to be registered for orientation. You must register yourself using the online registration website.

You may print and fill out the membership form (link near the top of this page) and bring it with you to your orientation.  DO NOT MAIL THIS FORM TO US. Blank forms will also be available during orientation.

New Member Fee: $200.00.

WHEN ARE THE 2026 ORIENTATIONS HELD?
Sunday, February 1st at 9am.
Saturday, March 7th at 9am.
Sunday, April 19th at 9am

*NOTE: Do not come to orientation unless you have signed up for a spot. 

Please arrive by 8:30am for a 9:00am start time and takes 2-3 hours to complete, including a tour of the ranges. Dress appropriately for the weather.

Why orientation on Sunday mornings?  This is the only mornings the ranges are closed, no shooting until noon on Sundays.  The Saturday date, the orientation will be held while the ranges are live, and hearing protection will be required.  Hearing protection will be available for those not bringing any.

WHERE ARE THE ORIENTATIONS?
Orientation takes place at 742 Hollow Road New Providence PA 17560.
Carpool if possible, due to limited parking.

WHAT SHOULD I BRING TO ORIENTATION?
1) Your Photo ID
2) A check or money order for $200, payable to SLCFSA. NO CASH OR CREDIT CARD ACCEPTED FOR NEW MEMBERSHIPS.
3) A filled-out membership form, or you can fill one out during orientation.

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER ORIENTATION?
After orientation you are considered a Prospective New Member until you are voted into membership at the General Membership Meeting following the orientation you attend.  General Membership Meetings are held on the third Monday of each month at 7pm. You are not required to be present at the meeting to be voted in, but it is encouraged.

If you are denied membership, you will be notified via phone call and/or email and your dues will be refunded.  You will NOT be notified if you are voted in as a New Member. No news is good news. Check the club website bulletin board for a notice that member access cards are activated. Example: “Members who attended the February orientation your member access card is now activated, and you have access to the ranges”. (And then a notice for Mar/Apr.)

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, EMAIL [email protected]

MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS

Membership Renewal season runs from September 1st, through December 31st, every year.

Membership Renewal season is currently closed.

IS YOUR POSITION CONSIDERED A FIRST RESPONDER BY SLCFSA?
Click this LINK to see if SLCFSA considers your position a first responder.

Must be ACTIVE DUTY. Retired does not qualify.

Civilian contractors do not qualify.

WHAT DO I BRING TO ORIENTATION?
– A check for $200 payable to SLCFSA
– Your photo ID, such as a Driver’s License
– Your ID that shows your current First Responder status.

WHERE DOES THE ORIENTATION TAKE PLACE?
SLCFSA Clubhouse, 742 Hollow Road, New Providence, PA 17560

Orientation is Rain or Shine and takes about 1 hour to complete.

You may not join and use the facility on your date of orientation. You
must be voted in at the next general membership meeting.