Let's bash the NRA Range!

md123 · Sep 24, 2014

I go every two weeks or so. My (non) complaints are 66 and occasional wait.

LOVE that they are hawks & enforce rules....I want to leave with same amount of blood I walked in with! Indoor ranges can get dicey if there are lax RO's....

Huckleberry · Sep 24, 2014

Seriously, the NRA range is the model for civilian ranges.

Modern, Clean with a very professional cadre.

As some one mentioned, the ROs just don't issue you a command. They actually explain and teach you the reason why they issue you the command.

Also they are deservedly over protective since any AD/ND or God-for-bid, an unintentional or intentional GSW to a shooter or visitor would be plastered on the front page of every yellow journalism rag and fill every air minute on MSNBC, CNN and the 3 Networks for not just a 24hr news cycle but a 24/7/365 cycle in an an all out attempt to destroy the NRA.

DaemonAssassin · Sep 24, 2014

Huckleberry said:
Based on this thread, I guess 14 is the new 13er

Gosh durn, young whippersnappers asking questions like newbies with low post counts.

See the sig... :lol2:

clandestine · Sep 25, 2014

Ass Law has been invoked.

DaemonAssassin · Sep 25, 2014

clandestine said:
Ass Law has been invoked.

Z_Man · Sep 25, 2014

i'll have to wait till '15 for people to take me seriously... i can make it

DaemonAssassin · Sep 25, 2014

Z_Man said:
i'll have to wait till '15 for people to take me seriously... i can make it

We still rip on 13ers, what makes you think we won't rip on 14ers in 2015?

Hol3shot · Sep 25, 2014

Streetgang said:
What is the purpose of this thread?

I agree. I personally think that the NRA range should be 5x as strict as any other range since if something happened there, be it even a suicide; the detrimental impact from anti's and the national news coverage that would invariable follow would significantly hurt the range to no end.

Just my take on it

Z_Man · Sep 25, 2014

cuz '13rs are special when they all tried to climb into the car durring the SB281 battle.....

DaemonAssassin · Sep 25, 2014

Z_Man said:
cuz '13rs are special when they all tried to climb into the car durring the SB281 battle.....

14'ers are asking all the questions, that already have answers on here. The search button is their friend.

Best 14er line ever.

When was the AR15 GP barrel and AK47 banned? Why didn't I hear about this? I've owned guns for the past 10 years!

What in the hell is an HBAR?

Mr H · Sep 25, 2014

There ya go...

Showing your '12ness again!!

DaemonAssassin · Sep 25, 2014

Mr H said:
There ya go...

Showing your '12ness again!!

I wear my 12ness with pride!

Schipperke · Sep 25, 2014

donw@fyi.net said:
So let’s complete the set by throwing some venom at the NRA range. I’ve seen some snarky comments about how they “sit on your shoulder”.

Never read any comments, but would not argue the emphasis above :innocent0

woodstock · Sep 25, 2014

donw@fyi.net said:
O.K. This forum has taken shots at Maryland Small Arms Range (I admit I was one of those critics) and then we had a go at Gilbert’s. So let’s complete the set by throwing some venom at the NRA range. I’ve seen some snarky comments about how they “sit on your shoulder”.

I, personally, have no problem with someone keeping very careful track of me and what I’m doing with a deadly firearm. If I do something wrong or foolish then I deserve to have it pointed out to me. If I maintain safe practices then they only nod and smile at me as I enter and leave the range.

However, I invite anyone’s opinion on why that’s a bad idea.

the reason some of us sit on your shoulder is because we do not know what your intentions are upon entering a facility that utilizes a firearm for sport or personal protection, hunting or something more devious/ill such as suicide. could you imagine what the press would do if the HEADQUARTERS of the NRA had a suicide at the range? some of us will sit on your shoulder to be sure. personally i don't "sit on your shoulder", but i have full control of your upper apendanges if the need arises, which means your personal space is shared with me.

sleepingdino · Sep 25, 2014

Yes, they watch you closely

Since the NRA range allows rapid fire, drawing from a holster, and use of large caliber long guns, I am highly concerned about the other users, so having the range nannies supervise tightly is necessary. If my local range allowed rapid fire and holster work, then I wouldn't need to use the NRA range.

monkey · Sep 25, 2014

Do they allow full auto? I don't remember seeing that last time I went.

Marauder · Sep 26, 2014

Have no problems with the NRA range, I consider it a Top Shelf range. :thumbsup:

matt · Sep 26, 2014

monkey said:
Do they allow full auto? I don't remember seeing that last time I went.

I think it has to be scheduled and is an invite only thing. I do bit think it is during "normal hours".

Turbohugh · Sep 26, 2014

I wish they had more lanes.. Too long a wait .
Nice range tho, much nicer than the other indoor ranges in the area.
Also, you can [I believe] fire steel cased ammo [Wolf Wpa] there as long as its lead core.

mtb · Sep 26, 2014

If I had to invent a problem about this range other than the long wait times, it would be that they kick you off after an hour if there are others waiting. I don't shoot often so I bring lots of guns when I go, but when I go to the NRA I have to limit myself to a few guns.

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