Possible: Massive LEO/FBI gun range in Frederick

DaemonAssassin · Jul 3, 2014

Blaster229 said:
It's not open to the public per say. You have to pay for and take one of the courses. Looks like they just use the range anyway. I believe the guys who give the course are Frederick city cops who have a part time business. It's not like there is open range day for the public.

I was referring to the one on Thurston. But I know what you mean.

Muzzle Front · Jul 3, 2014

Towers wouldd be for high angle shooting. We had platforms whrn I was teaching in CO. Hell of a lot of fun. Wish we had some in CT

mancheechee · Jul 3, 2014

Will civilians be allowed to use those towers?

Blaster229 · Jul 3, 2014

mancheechee said:
Will civilians be allowed to use those towers?

Who knows. It's not even built yet.

MaxVO2 · Jul 3, 2014

mancheechee said:
Will civilians be allowed to use those towers?

****I would think not. Civilians would be used as targets on the ground..

Muzzle Front · Jul 3, 2014

MaxVO2 said:
****I would think not. Civilians would be used as targets on the ground..

Better than on a pendulum

mancheechee · Jul 5, 2014

So apparently, Jim Warfield (principal) of Frederick Ford, along with Andy Mackintosh were the selling group and knew about the proposed range as they sold it. Poor business tactics, as many homeowners around the area bought property their, including few horse farms from Andy.

Forgot to add that it is supposed to be for LEO/Fed training.
It was revealed at a public hearing.

Blaster229 · Jul 5, 2014

So, for FED/LEO training, someone must have the promise of many contracts for the use of their facility. Which I doubt.

Muzzle Front · Jul 5, 2014

Im looking forward to it

Crxflippr · Jul 6, 2014

mancheechee said:
Forgot to add that it is supposed to be for LEO/Fed training.
It was revealed at a public hearing.

Do you know who claimed it was for LEO/Fed training?

Also, were you there, or is this being passed through word of mouth or some other means?

mancheechee · Jul 6, 2014

My in-laws were at the hearing.
I dont doubt itll be available for civilian use, hence the 100+ parking.
But the big money maker would come from contracts.

I've yet heard of tower shooting for non LEO.

CHUNKERMD · Jul 6, 2014

There has been no "public hearing". The public hearing is later this month.
Buzz Mackintosh was the listing agent.

WVshooter · Jul 6, 2014

We mustn't let facts get in the way of wild speculation, claims of insider knowledge and personal motivations.

fidelity · Jul 6, 2014

You're talking about a web discussion board or the Maryland Legislature?

mancheechee · Jul 6, 2014

I stand corrected. It was a public meeting for concerened citizens; hearing is July 24th. Residents and business owners gathered together to discuss the issue and to consider hiring a lawyer. It's quite serious. Especially for people who run horse training and boarding businesses.

dgapilot · Jul 6, 2014

There was a letter in today's FNP in opposition. Looks like some of the locals aren't too keen on the idea of a range there.

mancheechee · Jul 6, 2014

Using bicycling and bald eagles as a deterrent...seriously...they could of come up with something better

jpo183 · Jul 6, 2014

If built right there is no issue.

Wojo · Jul 6, 2014

WVshooter said:
We mustn't let facts get in the way of wild speculation, claims of insider knowledge and personal motivations.

Of who? Those who register a few days ago and only post in 1 thread? :innocent0

Muzzle Front · Jul 6, 2014

There are more than a few ranges with towers for civilian shooters and publically held courses.
There useful for tree stand hunters, and high angle marksmen.

Are the ranges in MD that boring? Not that every range has this option, but we've used towers and raised shooting platforms in most states we've taught in.

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