im joining guelph with a few of my friends so most of the concerns arent a concern to me.
but i was reading the 2011 application and i think it said 12 safe shoots OR 1 year to be able to bring guests and be a RSO, and (ill double check) but the 2012 application said 6 safe shoots to be eligible for the RSO course and to bring guests.
they have a sign off form you have to have done every tie you go till you pass your probation. i think anyone that is a RSO can sign off on it for you.
i went there with a friend of mine and instantly found it to be a better atmosphere than other clubs i have been to.
the members at GRGC are very nice, all seem to be good friends. another member there who was shooting next to me even encouraged me to try some of the pistols he brought (we got talking about some i was interested in buying) so i took him up on it. its nice to be somewhere where people arent grumpy.
the range is in great condition.
once you become a member you get access to find out what days and times other RSO's are planing to be there, so it will make it easier to get out there and shoot.
as i said, im not a member YET ( i have my orientation booked) so im a little fuzzy on all their policies right now, but it looks like some things have changed.
the only other option for me really is Burlington, and ive gone there 2x now and not been able to shoot because they have some sort of league there, or its black powder only... you have a strict calender.
bottom line, all ranges have their pros and cons , Huntsville only allows pistol calibers, and 5 rounds max in each mag, but its 24-7 access with limited league nights. i think the only thing is the blackpowder nights get busy.