On Target in Severn - opinions

[Yamasung]

1. They are inexpensive'

2, Cheaper with membership,

3. Cheaper than most ranges in Maryland.

4. Members can reserve a range and not wait on line.

5. Can shoot by the 1/2 hour, no membershio required.

6. Can rent guns

7. Ammo prices for range use are very reasonable.

8. You can use your own ammo.

9. You can't hear all the silly complaints with hearing protection on.

Agree with all of the above. Was there today and enjoyed an hour of 1911 goodness. About the only complaint I have is that it can get quite warm. Better ventilation or AC would be a good addition.

 

[Johnthetoolguy]

Better ventilation or AC would be a good addition.

When this place was built, the air handling equipment was much more elaborate than the original location (Glen Burnie store). Also it has been upgraded at least once that I know of. I don't believe much more can be done to the A/C without spending $ millions. Just my opinion.

 

[rbird7282]

It's OK, but not great. A few of the employees need better attitudes. Most of the others are good. Can be VERY crowded on the weekends and the ventilation system SUCKS.

 

[Veeb0rg]

Does anyone know the age limits on the range? My friends 15yr old wants to go shooting with us sometime.

 

[Gmercury2000]

Does anyone know the age limits on the range? My friends 15yr old wants to go shooting with us sometime.

He's good to go, I don't think there is a minimum. I believe it's based on as long as they can responsibly handle the firearm and see over the bench.

 

[MikeSP]

My only complaint is the lighting at distances shorter than 50 feet. The 50 foot lighting and further is great.

Did the lights that are closer burn out? It was awful dark in there this past Sunday (the lighting)

I have been told that 5.7x28 is NOT allowed.

Duh, cop killer bullits.

 

[mxrider]

Does anyone know the age limits on the range? My friends 15yr old wants to go shooting with us sometime.

As stated, you are fine. I take my 15yr old son all the time.

 

[TimGB]

Did the lights that are closer burn out? It was awful dark in there this past Sunday (the lighting)

Duh, cop killer bullits.

Maybe the lights closer to the shooting area are covered with powder residue the makes them appear dimmer. I have noticed it being dim but never really looked at the lights themselves.

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[Veeb0rg]

As stated, you are fine. I take my 15yr old son all the time.

Thanks for the Answers guys.

 

[smokey]

I live right around the corner from on-target and shoot there regularly. Like any other business, some employees have better customer service and some have better product knowledge than others. They're all generally friendly. I will say the two girls that work there have always been extremely pleasant to deal with. I've seen them correct range violations and they do it in a much better way than some of the guys that work there. It comes across as more educational and less of a scolding from someone on a power trip. There's one younger guy that's a little heavier set that works there who seems to be a little rough with both personal skills and knowledge of firearms/firearms laws. He's told me on numerous occasions that silencers are illegal in maryland(when seeing my m&p45 threaded barrel.

As for most of the others, their knowledge of guns and laws are kind've hit or miss. I'd prefer them to have a better knowledge base on things, but understand why they don't. As a staff, it seems like they've got enough of a base to explain some of the more popular guns and sell/rent them for new shooters. I'm more interested in customer service than knowledge for what I need in a store, so I'm cool with that. If you're looking to go there for information about a future purchase or a legal walkthrough, it's likely you'll get a mix of information and misinformation.

The range is okay. The lighting isn't very good, so I usually make sure to have my tlr1 or tlr3 on the guns I'm planning on shooting...which is actually kind've good for me because it gives me some low-light practice. I'm likely to use my gun in low-light if I need it in a hurry, so that works out fine. It is a bummer you can't really shoot on the move, from a holster, in different shooting positions other than standing...but again...it's understandable.

If they allowed those things they'd have to restrict who could shoot there to those who have been through a training course or who have memberships or something. They've opened their range up to shooters of basically all levels, so they've got to base their range rules off of the lowest common denominator. At least I'm able to shoot fast there and work on recoil management. At hap and many other ranges, you get yelled at if you shoot too fast...even if you show the RO all the holes in the black on the target.

There are some unsafe practices there. I turned around while shooting about 3 trips ago to a ruger blackhawk pointed at my back. The guys a couple stalls down were back there trying to get the omega-lock out of the cylinder and weren't very muzzle-aware. I went back to try to help them out and they eventually got it out and returned to their shooting stall. Looking around at the holes through stall walls, in the ceiling, in the benchtop, and marks on the ground plainly lets you know that the RO can't be everywhere all the time. It's also a testament to the flood of new shooters in the past 4 years.

I've taken to keeping a look out to my left and right and sizing up the shooters there with me. If someone looks over their head and in need of help, I've made some efforts to swing by them and see if they're open to me helping them out a bit with their shooting. In my mind they will be more confident and safe shooters that are more likely to help out in annapolis, and I won't have to worry about being shot on accident. I haven't really found a range that's immune to the influx of new shooters, so it's the best strategy to me to just help them.

One thing to keep in mind about on-target that has won me as a customer, despite their failings in some areas, is their leadership in releasing without a completed MSP disposition this year. They are the reason that most of the ffl's in md started releasing on 8 days instead of waiting the 130+ days it would have taken to get your gun. They put their business on the line for principle and I respect that.

 

[AliasNeo07]

I like it.

ONLY complaints are it gets kinda hot in the shooting area, cant shoot closer than 25ft, and sometimes employees don't know what they're talking about. But the last thing isnt unique to On Target, or any shop.

I had someone yeSterday tell me you couldn't buy ARs in any caliber but .22lr in md anymore. Then when I was getting FTE in my gfs Ruger SR9 an employee came over (I didn't ask for help...) and he was like "go home, take a dremel, do this and that." I wouldn't consider telling someone you don't know to take a dremel to a new gun (not to mention what he was telling me wouldnt have helped) is a bad idea.


But overall its a fine place to go shoot my handguns and I've never had any real problems.

 

[1969sschevelle]

Was there one time in the 90's when a couple of shooters three or four stalls away started shooting at a pile of trash, paper targets,unburnt powder etc,, that was on the floor down range. Five seconds later....yep...fire/heavy smoke at the range.Cleared out..etc..quite the show.

 

[myproverb]

I've seen a couple of their employees being very rude to gun buyers; maybe because of the pressure of the volume prior to 10/1.

 

[Stoveman]

I have been to On Target a lot in the last several months. Primarily because they are close and their release policy.

Not the best range, but not the worst, either. I have never been around anyone I would consider unsafe, maybe I'm just lucky...

The staff is generally helpful, but ungodly thorough (slow) when making a purchase...

The latin guy with the long hair in a pony tail is a complete tool....

Mrs. Stove bought her last gun there. Was looking for a 9mm and thought that it would be the Nano. The salesman made sure she dry fired several times to make sure she was okay with the REALLLLLY LOOOONNNGGG trigger pull.....she wasn't and bought a Springfield instead.

 

[INMY01TA]

The latin guy with the long hair in a pony tail is a complete tool.

I overheard that guy mention to a customer that he owns around 500 guns. How many safes would it take to hold all those?

 

[Melnic]

I go there to shoot. I don't think anyone there ruins my time there. Take what each person may say with a grain of salt if they are trying to give you advice. Like any other place of any other business.
they put someone there to watch the shooters once there is more people. With only a few people on the range, they don't always put someone in there, especially if it's those with memberships.

 

[Immersion]

Too busy. Wish there were more places to choose from in AACO.

 

[F5guy]

Cogcon it has been my understanding any and all Uzi's have been outlawed in MD for a number of years. Having been a member for years the staff is much like many gun shops a bunch of good people with a bunch of know it alls mixed in. The manager Ed, is a solid guy and a true American hero in which his service has been documented in some popular books. If you need to know anything or have any concerns take them to him and will be dealt with straight away.


QUOTE=cogcon;2769194]Been shooting there since 2004 and have bought an annual membership for the last 4 years. I've fired my 9mm Uzi and 9mm Marlin Camp 9, as well as a .22.

Staff is OK. After 20+ years in the Army, when I see a safety violation, I say something (although not sure that this is the smartest thing while the other guy is holding a firearm). Just a friendly reminder. With a smile.

I too don't like the flying brass coming over to my lane, but I can always back up a step too.

Bottom Line: Relatively inexpensive (especially if you get an annual membership and shoot ofter), let's you bring your own targets and ammo, and close to home.[/QUOTE]

 

[Melnic]

Too busy. Wish there were more places to choose from in AACO.

When is it busy? I'm there during the week at lunch and sometimes early afternoon. Don't recall having to wait. Only time I see it busy is early afternoon fridays and even then I"m not waiting. However, I'm never there weeknights and only been there once on weekends. Been wondering if there is a slow time of the day on weekends to take my boys.

 

[SRD]

When is it busy? I'm there during the week at lunch and sometimes early afternoon. Don't recall having to wait. Only time I see it busy is early afternoon fridays and even then I"m not waiting. However, I'm never there weeknights and only been there once on weekends. Been wondering if there is a slow time of the day on weekends to take my boys.

I've found Sat. or Sun. at 0900 the best,Sat. starts getting busy 1030-1100 and Sun. about 1100.