requirments for an indoor range
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I have heard that the NRA has info on starting a range. They should have the info for the Federal side of things and insurance. They also probably have the lowdown on the state side as well.
You also could probably contact the guys at Free State, I would say Fredrick is far enough from Free State so you wouldn't be a competitor.
You also could probably contact the guys at Free State, I would say Fredrick is far enough from Free State so you wouldn't be a competitor.
backnblack
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- Nov 6, 2009
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With the current board in charge in Frederick another range, be it indoor or outside will not happen.
So the idiots there don't want to take another empty piece of commercial property and make it more valuable? Add in more sales tax revenue and employees making money and paying more state income tax.
Don't make it about a gun range, make the fight about money. Liberals love that stuff.
I guess there are some anti's on the board.
ffemtreed
Ultimate Member
Zoning is a local thing so it comes down to politics and how much you want to spend.
EPA isn't that big of a deal for a small range, usually the lead containment system built into most traps is ok and you need a certain particulate filter and maintenance records on your exhausts. they have some stupid formula where they guess how much contaminant you are going to put into the area and based off this number is what they require.
OSHA isn't a problem as long as you don't do anything stupid and have safety measures in place, range safety systems, evac plans, action plans and stuff like that. Most of the range systems that you are going to buy are at least mostly OSHA compliant.
Insurance is actually pretty cheap, there are like 3 providers of insurance out there backed by the NRA just for shooting ranges to have affordable insurance programs. When I looked into opening a range, I was amazed by how cheap the insurance actually was.
ProShooter
Ultimate Member
Attend the NRA's Range Development Conference.....you'll learn more about shooting ranges than you ever wanted to.
I think my head is still spinning from all of the info.
I think my head is still spinning from all of the info.
O2b4wln
Active Member
Great tips from everyone, don't forget one of the most important things is when you're ready to move forward, get a good design concept and make a good presentation to the board.
I've been to far too many hearings where the person was pitching a good idea without a good presentation (renderings, floor plans, etc) and the board had already made up their mind in the first 30 seconds.
Good luck and let us know how it works out.
I've been to far too many hearings where the person was pitching a good idea without a good presentation (renderings, floor plans, etc) and the board had already made up their mind in the first 30 seconds.
Good luck and let us know how it works out.
ffemtreed
Ultimate Member
Yes a ROCK solid business plan that is peer reviewed is an absolute must. make sure to have all material cited and sourced. Make sure you have contingency plans for all obstacles that you anticipate. You can't leave ANY stone unturned in your plan, even if it isn't favorable to you, mitigation plans are key there!
you need sketches and study showing parking and traffic details, security, flow of patrons in and out of the business, noise reduction, and a million other things.
The more detail in your plan the better prepared you will be.
O2b4wln
Active Member
Mahead,
Start with the NRA range guidebook:
http://www.nrahq.org/shootingrange/sourcebook.asp
One of your major expenses will be the air exchanger, if I remember my codes correctly the facility will have a hazardous material classification and will require plenty of air changes.
Essentially you're building a building within a building, so there are going to be quite a few ordinances that you'll have to adhere to.
Just take it step by step and have a good game plan.
Start with the NRA range guidebook:
http://www.nrahq.org/shootingrange/sourcebook.asp
One of your major expenses will be the air exchanger, if I remember my codes correctly the facility will have a hazardous material classification and will require plenty of air changes.
Essentially you're building a building within a building, so there are going to be quite a few ordinances that you'll have to adhere to.
Just take it step by step and have a good game plan.
HardHatMan
FBHO
HardHatMan
FBHO
Not for a while. Still in the planning and zoning phase. Getting the blessing to build is hard.
backnblack
Ultimate Member
- Nov 6, 2009
- 1,184
So no details on it at all?
JasonN3ZBO
Active Member
I would love to see an indoor range in the Frederick area. Being able to shoot during this time of year and not dealing with the cold would be great. Given how busy ranges like Cresap are, no doubt in my mind they would do a great deal of business.
HardHatMan
FBHO
I'm not going to give any details. It's not my gig. The guy doing it I have known for over 10 years and he's a member of this forum, but he doesn't post much. If everything works out, it will be posted here.
Keep your fingers crossed that it all works out. Frederick is as bad as MoCo when it comes to this stuff.
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