Favorite Range?

CelticBiggie · Apr 30, 2018

Hands down, indoor is The Machine Gun Nest.

Outdoor locally I like hap baker even though they can get very busy.

For a drive, hard to beat Peacemaker in WV for te range and if you join I think the member ranges are steel targets.

armed_economist · Apr 30, 2018

The great thing about IWLA Damascus is that there is no probation period before you can become range certified and use the range on your own. As a newbie I would prefer if there is another more experienced person around while I'm on the range, but having the ability to use the range without having to have a range officer present any day of the week is a great thing to have. I believe the other IWLA chapters in the area don't all have this luxury for new member.

MikeofMD · Apr 30, 2018

Ditto to that, although I haven't been there in a while (at the range). Its a really good chapter to belong to! Good covered and uncovered pistol ranges. Nice rifle range. Going to be up there more this Spring and Summer.

VFRgrl · May 1, 2018

For indoor ranges:

I'm a Machine Gun Nest Member and have nothing but nice things to say about them and shooting there. Their customer service is why I'm a member.
I've also shot at Hendershots and like it there- just wish they had better range hours.
I've shot at Gilberts and that would be my last choice of where to shoot.

Still looking at outdoor range options

Lori

CelticBiggie · May 1, 2018

VFRgrl said:
For indoor ranges:

I'm a Machine Gun Nest Member and have nothing but nice things to say about them and shooting there. Their customer service is why I'm a member.
I've also shot at Hendershots and like it there- just wish they had better range hours.
I've shot at Gilberts and that would be my last choice of where to shoot.

Still looking at outdoor range options

Lori

In the area, try Hap baker up in Carroll County. Though the lines can be long if you dont get there early.

VFRgrl · May 2, 2018

CelticBiggie said:
In the area, try Hap baker up in Carroll County. Though the lines can be long if you dont get there early.

Cool thanks for the recommendation! Will check it out

4g64loser · May 2, 2018

peacemaker is worth the drive. outside of that, I shoot on private land. I am not terribly enthused by some of the gun handling I've seen on a lot of ranges. To the credit of PNTC, they have RSOs on duty and, while some may not like having people looking over their shoulders, I don't know everyone on the line and thus am glad someone is watching.

engineerbrian · May 2, 2018

VFRgrl said:
For indoor ranges:

I'm a Machine Gun Nest Member and have nothing but nice things to say about them and shooting there. Their customer service is why I'm a member.
I've also shot at Hendershots and like it there- just wish they had better range hours.
I've shot at Gilberts and that would be my last choice of where to shoot.

Still looking at outdoor range options

Lori

Monocacy Pistol club isnt far from The Machine Gun Nest and is outdoors. Pistols, .22 rifles and shotguns are good to go there

VFRgrl · May 7, 2018

engineerbrian said:
Monocacy Pistol club isnt far from The Machine Gun Nest and is outdoors. Pistols, .22 rifles and shotguns are good to go there

I'll definitely have to check it out!

CATMdude · May 7, 2018

Indoor: The Machine Gun Nest
Outdoor: TCSC in Thurmont

HD1200S · May 7, 2018

Sanners Lake in Southern MD.

Kevnev · May 12, 2018

The Machine Gun Nest for me. I used to shoot at Heritage before they went crazy with their hours/rates.

CelticBiggie · May 12, 2018

Kevnev said:
The Machine Gun Nest for me. I used to shoot at Heritage before they went crazy with their hours/rates.

if you see my camaro up there come sa hi

Kevnev · May 12, 2018

CelticBiggie said:
if you see my camaro up there come sa hi

Do you work there? I tend to shoot during the weekdays to avoid the crowds.

CelticBiggie · May 12, 2018

Nope. But if im shooting chances are I am there.

CelticBiggie · May 12, 2018

Weekdays are nice but its a drive from Rockville after work

engineerbrian · May 13, 2018

VFRgrl said:
I'll definitely have to check it out!

Let me know if you want to go some time. The only way a non member can get in is as a guest, or to go to a weekend match

Kevnev · May 13, 2018

CelticBiggie said:
Weekdays are nice but its a drive from Rockville after work

I live in Frederick so I can’t complain about the commute to the range.

justeric · May 16, 2018

Chevy Guy said:
Do any ranges allow you to practice for 3 gun competitions?

Peacemakers in WV has bays for practicing 3 Gun for club members and guests.

Arlington Rifle and Pistol club has 3 Gun events at AGC. AGC does not have bays for practicing action shooting.

Clump · May 19, 2018

Been going to Heritage on the weekend when TMGN is crowded. Have not had to wait at all.

We're really lucky in Frederick to have both.

I like to go to Cresap when they're open for rifle shooting. Only pen 10-3 on Sunday and not every Sunday.

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