Freestate Gun Range Report

[snowranger]

Guys,
I am a fairly new shooter (and new to this site) but wanted to report my experience at Freestate last week. I shot at Hap Baker a number of years ago and over the last 3 or so years I have shot handguns at Continental Arms a few times a year. I am not an avid shooter by any means but hunt and shoot pretty often. Anyway, I bought a Colt 6920 in September and last week went to Freestate to shoot it for the first time. All I can say, is WOW, what a difference in experience than I have ever had at Continental. I was a bit unsure of myself with the new gun, procedures for ammo and clips, and the range in general. The staff was friendly, helpful and made me feel welcome. Checked my gun and ammo, answered questions about loaded clips, targets, etc. No attitudes, superiority complexes, just nice folks. I can tell you I won't ever go back to Continental. Only bad part of my day was when my glasses fogged up and I pulled them away from my face a bit. As luck would have it, the next shot sent a hot cartridge behind the glasses and burned my cornea! Not a fun experience but healed quickly.
That's it. Just wanted to let others know about a nice facility with friendly staff.
Eric

 

[Safetech]

 

[swinokur]

I didn't want to bring it up.

 

[snowranger]

Is this an inside joke or something?

 

[GrimReaper]

Free State is great compared to most other ranges around here

BTW

 

[swinokur]

The correct term is magazine as noted in the pic above. Clip is not used in an AR style firearm.

we're just being dicks. no worries.

 

[snowranger]

Duh! In my defense, I was shooting a Sig 226 as well! But you are correct, my clip slip...

 

[swinokur]

 

[rsj1231]

Actually it's a 30 caliber clip.... with the ability to disperse 30 rounds within half a second.


Anyway, FreeState is a great place with great staff. Never a bad experience in all the times I've been.

 

[jimbobborg]

I've passed it twice while going to do some work. I wish I could bring some of my gear but I think the folks at Ft. Meade frown on that sort of thing.

 

[Gryphon]

I had been shooting at Freestate on and off for more than a year, and have taken several training classes there. I was pleased enough with the range and the staff to have purchased an annual membership about 6 weeks ago. The last time I did that was in the 90's when I became one of the first 100 or so members at Continental. I used that membership once and felt so welcome I never returned. Kudos to the owner and staff at Freestate for making shooting and training a convenient and enjoyable event.

 

[shiloh228]

I bought an annual membership last year, and will renew shortly. FreeState is a great place! The staff and facilities are first rate. I always feel welcomed there.

As a side effect...by encouraging me to return and shoot more often, I have actually become a better shooter.

 

[protegeV]

I bought an annual membership last year, and will renew shortly. FreeState is a great place! The staff and facilities are first rate. I always feel welcomed there.

As a side effect...by encouraging me to return and shoot more often, I have actually become a better shooter.

Yup, I agree with all that.

In addition, being that Im still a n00b to shooting I can appreciate the tact that the RSOs use when dealing with issues. I've had to be corrected on one thing each of the first few times I shot there and they were very gracious, no attitude at all like I've heard about other establishments.

 

[Mark75H]

Yep, I was corrected for holding my gun too far fwd and casings going into the next booth in a most polite way.

It makes all the difference in the world.

 

[gstaniii]

My friend and I had a Mini-14 party at Freestate last Sat. morning. Excellent facility and staff. Looking forward to going back. Only problem was on us- Our 2 150 rd value packs of Federal 62gr .556 which we had planned on shooting was steel core which can't be used as their indoor facility. But there range ammo prices were fairly reasonable and it didn't break the bank to shoot there for 2 hours. I'd just recommend those new to Freestate double check any ammo you bring with you with a magnet.

 

[Tito]

What's the cost of membership? Do they have a rifle range? I'm usually in that area, twice a week.

 

[protegeV]

What's the cost of membership? Do they have a rifle range? I'm usually in that area, twice a week.

You can check the website for all the info www.freestategunrange.com

 

[Tito]

You can check the website for all the info www.freestategunrange.com

Thanks. Looks like a decent range, but a bit pricey for me.

 

[protegeV]

Thanks. Looks like a decent range, but a bit pricey for me.

To be honest, everything is pricey there. Range time, ammo, guns, etc. But it is a quality establishment with good people.

 

[Mike4Maryland]

Continental Arms is the WORST range in the area hands down. Really sh%&$#$y people there.