Hello from New Market, MD

[buschman]

Just wanted to say hello from New Market, Maryland. Really sort of found my love for firearms later in life. No family history or experience with guns. Had a shot gun for well over a decade for home defense, but didn't do much with it. Then a couple years back, just had a desire to get more experience and proficiency with firearms. Took my HQL and picked up my first handgun, a Sig P320. Since then have become more interested in learning and improving my skillset and understanding of firearms and their use.

I guess initially I was looking to learn more about local shooting ranges. Have been to The Machine Gun Nest. Mostly good experiences. Had one range officer there I wasn't a fan of, but I believe he is no longer there.

Last year, went on a camping trip to GreenRidge state forest park. They have a gun range, a very different experience, Outdoors, much longer range. At the time we visited, no range officer, only one other shooter and we just coordinated when to cease fire and walk down range to setup target. It was fun and, with the longer ranges, was better for rifles.

I suppose, with my limited experience, just looking for other ranges and places to shoot to get more experience.

 

[DaemonAssassin]

Try joining the Frederick IWLA on Reels Mill Rd.

 

[John from MD]

Welcome from Davidsonville.

 

[Cal68]

Welcome from Montgomery County. I too am a member of The Machine Gun Nest. There is another indoor range in Frederick called Heritage Training and Shooting Center but their membership rates are higher than at the TMGN.

Cal68

 

[LGood48]

Greetings.

 

[Dingo3]

Welcome from Fredneck!

 

[TheOriginalMexicanBob]

Welcome from a former Fredneckian...now living in Free America.

 

[308Scout]

Welcome aboard from Washington County.

 

[buschman]

Appreciate all the welcomes. If any of you from the area, please let me know what outdoor ranges you like to frequent and why.

Appreciate the idea of the Isaac Walton League. I believe a friend was mentioning Mt. Airy's IWLA, but said it was invite only(and he is not a member). Is that the case for just that one or all IWLAs?

 

[Dave MP]

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[DaemonAssassin]

Appreciate all the welcomes. If any of you from the area, please let me know what outdoor ranges you like to frequent and why.

Appreciate the idea of the Isaac Walton League. I believe a friend was mentioning Mt. Airy's IWLA, but said it was invite only(and he is not a member). Is that the case for just that one or all IWLAs?

That is not the case for all of them.

 

[AlBeight]

Welcome from Hampstead. To the forum, and to the 2A community. Enjoy your stay in both.

 

[BigMac]

Appreciate all the welcomes. If any of you from the area, please let me know what outdoor ranges you like to frequent and why.

Appreciate the idea of the Isaac Walton League. I believe a friend was mentioning Mt. Airy's IWLA, but said it was invite only(and he is not a member). Is that the case for just that one or all IWLAs?

Welcome.
I like going to the PA state game lands shooting ranges. $30/yr, free guest. Some of them have rifle ranges up to 300 yds, you can check online. It's a bit of a drive but well worth it.

 

[buschman]

Welcome.
I like going to the PA state game lands shooting ranges. $30/yr, free guest. Some of them have rifle ranges up to 300 yds, you can check online. It's a bit of a drive but well worth it.

Appreciate the suggestion.

 

[gtodave]

Appreciate the suggestion.

Mike?

 

[Browning Fan]

Welcome