Building a public range

[sgt23preston]

Sgt Preston here...

The NRA should be able to help you with the technical requirements, equipment & insurance needs...

 

[RAF]

About the only decent thing about SF is that it isn't busy the times I've went in there. I'm usually prepared for their BS.

 

[Pinecone]

There is also the National Range Owners Association (or something similar). They have lots of information on setting up and running a range.

 

[Gordnfreman]

Tim's is a good guy. He has helped me out a few times. Real down to earth and knows his guns. So I guess you know about the project and what they are going to start building?

The Class III?

 

[Merlin]

The Class III?

yes

 

[Gordnfreman]

yes

I heard all about a while ago. Do you know Scott? He is a great guy and will do whatever he can to help you. Prices are so so but the lanes are nice, he usually has lot's of goodies in stock and the whole place is totally professional.

 

[Haides]

There's a closed old Wal-Mart building in Glen Burnie that would make a great indoor range...

I have been saying this practically since they moved the Wal-Mart lol.

I would love it if they built one there, right now you can either take the drive out to OnTarget or take your chances at Select Fire.

Funny thing is, I've never actually had a bad experience with Select Fire. I've never bought anything, only used the range, but what interaction I did have with the guys behind the counter has usually been just fine; a little awkward at worst.

My favorite part- it's always empty.

 

[Merlin]

I heard all about a while ago. Do you know Scott? He is a great guy and will do whatever he can to help you. Prices are so so but the lanes are nice, he usually has lot's of goodies in stock and the whole place is totally professional.

I know Scott from being a member and I talk to him when he is not surrounded. I can't say enough good things about FA. Much better people to deal with then any range in MD.

 

[Gordnfreman]

I know Scott from being a member and I talk to him when he is not surrounded. I can't say enough good things about FA. Much better people to deal with then any range in MD.

I agree 110 %

Just wish they were a little closer!

 

[SRD]

I know what the rent is on the old Wal-Mart building (my Step-father is one of the owners) and you would have to sell ammo at "cheaper than dirt" prices to keep the doors open.

I've been eyeing the old Mac truck place in Severn for awhile,but I can't imagine what the lease would be on that.

 

[Haides]

I know what the rent is on the old Wal-Mart building (my Step-father is one of the owners) and you would have to sell ammo at "cheaper than dirt" prices to keep the doors open.

Well I guess we know why it's still empty then...

 

[SRD]

Well I guess we know why it's still empty then...

Yeah,for the sq.footage it would have to be a big retailer and most of them are already established in the area.Last rumor I heard was Michael's crafts but they didn't want the whole place.

 

[mdcktt21]

Yeah,for the sq.footage it would have to be a big retailer and most of them are already established in the area.Last rumor I heard was Michael's crafts but they didn't want the whole place.

That would be the world's largest Michael's! I shudder to think of being dragged there and walking it's smelly aisles for all eternity. That's my hell.

 

[Haides]

It would also make a pretty sweet indoor Airsoft arena.

 

[The Watcher]

Is there an indoor range in Reisterstown? I've heard of one. But, that is all.

I know of the Continental Range in Timonium. I just heard about them Sunday.

And, there used to be an indoor range north of Belair. It might still be there.

 

[mdcktt21]

It would also make a pretty sweet indoor Airsoft arena.

Agreed. It's probably perfect inside since it's been sitting empty for so long. I would be willing to bet it's rather derelict.

 

[R1Peacock]

It would be great to have an indoor range in the Westminster area. There are plenty of empty buildings but unfortunately most are in the incorporated limits of Westminster City. Fortunately in Carroll County you can pretty much blast away if you have a safe backstop. Where I live just about everyone shoots on their own property.

 

[Haides]

Agreed. It's probably perfect inside since it's been sitting empty for so long. I would be willing to bet it's rather derelict.

The place is probably huge enough for two fields. Heck, you could probably build a second floor inside of the place too. The possibilities are endless...

 

[mcbruzdzinski]

Sgt Preston here...

The NRA should be able to help you with the technical requirements, equipment & insurance needs...

They have an entire team dedicated to it! I have one of the older manuals from about 5 years ago.

Very thorough and detailed.