How to Join:
The Blue Card Process
Your path to full membership in the Lakeland Rifle & Pistol Club
Membership Requirements
Background Check
Every applicant begins with an application and a Level II background check ($100 application fee includes the cost of the background check). This helps us maintain a safe environment for all members.
Once your background check clears, you officially enter the Blue Card Process — a series of membership requirements that can be completed in almost any order, with flexibility to fit your schedule.
All items may be done as your schedule allows, except volunteer service, which begins only after meeting the Board.
Orientation & Training
Complete both online and in-person orientation covering:
Range safety procedures and commands
Hot / Cold range conditions
A short live-fire demonstration to confirm safe firearm handling
This ensures all new members start with the same safety foundation.
Meet the Board
Before volunteering or representing LRPC publicly, attend a meeting with the Board of Directors.
It’s friendly but official—a moment of introduction and approval that confirms you’re ready to represent the Club.
It also helps everyone put faces to names and builds the sense of community that defines LRPC.
Match Participation
Shoot in two matches of your choice—pistol, rifle, or shotgun.
These experiences connect you with other members and help you learn range flow and scoring.
Volunteer Service
Complete two volunteer shifts (about two hours each) after your Board meeting.
You can help at matches, the Junior Program, the Central Florida Gun Show, or occasional work parties.
Membership Vote
When your Blue Card is fully signed off, attend a General Membership Meeting.
You’ll introduce yourself, step out briefly while the vote is taken, and—barring any objections—be welcomed as a full member.
Welcome to LRPC!
Once voted in, you’ll:
Pay prorated dues
Receive your official member ID card
Be issued your traditional yellow hat—simple, symbolic, and earned
Congratulations! You’ve joined a club built on Safety, Skill, and Community.
Next Step
What “Blue Card Member” Means
A Blue Card Member is someone actively completing the requirements for full membership—a visible sign of commitment and a bridge between newcomer and full participant in the LRPC community.