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Gold Medal Clubs

Each year the National Rifle Association recognizes outstanding clubs that have gone above and beyond by striving to meet NRA's goals. Meeting the Gold Medal standard is a great way to show your pride and support for the NRA and the Second Amendment.

NRA Gold Medal Club Award Criteria 

Clubs must meet ALL of the following criteria to become an NRA Gold Medal Club:

  • Be a 100% NRA Club (provide membership list or by-laws)
  • Have a Club Newsletter (please send one copy with application)
  • Belong to the NRA State Association in your state (please provide proof of membership)
  • Have administered or currently incorporate a NRA Youth Program into your club agenda
  • Be an active participant in the NRA Membership Recruiting Program

Benefits

  • Priority status for NRA Range Grants
  • Receive a Gold Medal Club plaque. Each year you renew, you will receive a gold plate with the year inscribed to add on your plaque.

Is Your Club Ready to Join the List of Winners?

Please submit an application should your organization meet all of the above criteria. Your club will receive a wall plaque to proudly show its achievement. A placard of the awarded year will be sent to your club each year you renew. Clubs are required to reapply each year in order to maintain Gold Medal status. The deadline is February 15 annually. Applications will be mailed out to all NRA Affiliated Clubs that have given proof of 100% NRA Membership in the month of December.

Applications are now closed.

2026 NRA Gold Medal Club Award Winners

Alaska Interior Marksmanship Committee
Arlington Rifle & Pistol Club
Arnold Rifle & Pistol Club
Castleton Fish & Game Protective Association Cumberland Riflemen
Downers Grove Sportsmens Club
East Hook Sportsmen Associations Inc
East Monongahela Sportsmen's Club
Franklin Revolver and Rifle Association
Great Lot Sportsman Club
Jamestown Rifle Club Inc
Kiski Township Sportsmens Association
Lafayette Gun Club
Lima Sabres Shooting Association
Massasoit Gun Club
Monumental Rifle and Pistol Club
Nescopeck Hunting and Rifle Club
Northwestern Gun Club
Old Trails Rifle & Pistol Club
Rappahannock Pistol and Rifle Club (RPRC)
Rochester Rod and Gun Club
Sandusky County Sportsmen's Club II
Sebastopol Rifle & Pistol Club
Stone Bank Sportsmen's Club
Streetsboro Sportsman Association
Tallahassee Rifle and Pistol Club
Van Wert County Outdoorsmen Association
White Oak Rod & Gun Club

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For more information about NRA Gold Medal Clubs, please call (800) NRA-CLUB or email [email protected].

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