Freestate Gun Range Report

[Safetech]

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

Would you rather have a steak from Denny's or Outback?

 

[Mark75H]

Would you rather have a steak from Denny's or Outback?

Or Ruths Chris?

 

[Sundancer]

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.

Can I take my "ghost" gun to Freestate?

 

[Sundancer]

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

Agreed - go to freestate go to duffy's avoid the hassle - you can only be treated like cr@p so many times....

 

[Sundancer]

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

Sorry - forgot to mention - it is a great range for hood-rats - I have seen more crazy stuff there than any other range in Md.

 

[Vile Shadow]

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.

Was it .556? or 2.23 mm?

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.

No need to worry about that. They do that anyway when you check in.

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

You sure about that?

http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=121809&highlight=select+fire

 

[protegeV]

No need to worry about that. They do that anyway when you check in.

I think maybe his point was if you already have it, check it before you bring it. If you don' have it yet, check it before you buy it.

I bought some brass cased ammo when I bought my VZ and was told it was non-magnetic. I believed it too since I really didn't think there'd be any steel in a brass cased round. My ammo initially passed the magnet test. Then the guy I went to shoot with had his ammo stick. Guy behind the counter realized we had the same stuff so he took my ammo out of the box and lo and behold it just barely stuck to the magnet. Must have been a VERY thin steel jacket on the bullet.

 

[PresentArms]

Free State is great compared to most other ranges around here

BTW
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Forgot the moon clip

 

[vinjet700]

Was there this am and had a great time.... Quite a crown for Sunday am.

 

[matt.ruszala]

Continental vs Freestate

I like both ranges. Never had an issue with the staff at Continental. The staff at Freestate are great too. Never saw any shady happenings at Continental.

One busy day at Freestate I saw someone behind the counter checking a pair of 45s in a case with action closed and magazines in. The person behind the counter never said a word. I moved promptly out of the way of the muzzle that was pointing in my direction. Definitely a no no!!

 

[Mike4Maryland]

Was it .556? or 2.23 mm?



No need to worry about that. They do that anyway when you check in.



You sure about that?

http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=121809&highlight=select+fire

100% sure. a f'd operation top to bottom.

 

[protegeV]

I like both ranges. Never had an issue with the staff at Continental. The staff at Freestate are great too. Never saw any shady happenings at Continental.

One busy day at Freestate I saw someone behind the counter checking a pair of 45s in a case with action closed and magazines in. The person behind the counter never said a word. I moved promptly out of the way of the muzzle that was pointing in my direction. Definitely a no no!!

Well, people make mistakes from time to time. And they have employed some younger, perhaps less experienced counter people. In my experience, all employees have been very diligent about safety

 

[Chiteshew]

I have bought a membership to Freestate a couple of months ago and have had no regrets! I did regret buying my SR1911 there, since I found it $125 cheaper at another gun shop. Don't buy guns from them...but shoot there! They charge $11 for 100 box of 22lr...not too bad for saving your own stock IMO.


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[jrosen007]

Also a member at Freestate

I also joined as a member at Freestate. I'm new to shooting but get there about once a week. Great staff, great hours (10-10) 364 days a year. I shoot a shotgun and 5.56 bolt action Mossberg MVP. Will be getting an AR soon (not sure which one) and I've already picked out a handgun (Walther PPQ M2 in 5" barrel when it becomes available. A bit farther than I would like to drive, but since I can shoot my long guns (some ranges won't allow) it's worth it.

I will say customer service surely gets an "A"!!!!

 

[outlaw613]

good people good fun what could be better oh the zombie shot they do once a year

 

[Tito]

Made a trip with two friends, and they have a nice set up. The staff was professional, and a minimum wait time. I shot my 12 gauge (slugs), 9mm carbine, and a couple of handguns.

 

[protegeV]

Ive been lucky enough to go each of the last 3 weekends. Maybe Ill go tonight too

 

[LONGSHOT]

even marlyn and mossbergcall there magizine clips for their rifles.

 

[Bountied]

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

+1

 

[Mr Bear]

Enjoyed my visit to Freestate. They provide a short, but informative overview on firearm safety to new shooters. Good idea.

The staff seemed to get a bit flustered when things got busy, but were still pleasant. Did not enjoy paying $30 for 9mm fmj (box of 50) when .40 S&W went for $23.

Would definitely go back.