Why did I move to MD?

[silasvirus82]

Coming from one of the most gun sensible places in the country, New Mexico, it's difficult arriving at one of the worst. Not going to dwell on it though, just need to make sure I read all the rules very carefully.

One thing I am having trouble finding is some space to shoot at. I have found a few places for sporting clays and plenty of pistol ranges, but something 300 yards and beyond seems impossible. Quantico has some very nice facilities, but that's a 1-1/2 drive for me and not something I wish to do every time I want to shoot.

Anybody have some farm land closeby that they are willing to share?

 

[swinokur]

Howdy, until you can escape...

Join the fight

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[Boom Boom]

Welcome. No worries. You could have done much worse by moving to CA, NJ, NY, CT, MA, etc. The jobs here tend to pay well. My advice is to enjoy living here, don't stress out too much about the hardcore leftists, make as much money as you can, and retire back to a free state.

 

[tkd4life]

Coming from one of the most gun sensible places in the country, New Mexico, it's difficult arriving at one of the worst. Not going to dwell on it though, just need to make sure I read all the rules very carefully.

One thing I am having trouble finding is some space to shoot at. I have found a few places for sporting clays and plenty of pistol ranges, but something 300 yards and beyond seems impossible. Quantico has some very nice facilities, but that's a 1-1/2 drive for me and not something I wish to do every time I want to shoot.

Anybody have some farm land closeby that they are willing to share?

Well first off welcome, and to answer your question about shooting 300 yards or beyond, good luck with that. If your not willing to drive the 1.5+ hours to go to a range, its just not in the cards. I live in Southern Maryland which is way less populated than where you are and finding anything over 100 yards is pretty much impossible.

 

[foodpoison]

welcome fellow pasadenain

 

[Nanook]

Bridgeville. It's shorter than Quantico for you but still a hike over to DE. Nice folks though.

 

[SRD]

What's Delmarva from Pasadena,probably 1 1/2 hr. depending on traffic?

 

[silasvirus82]

Thanks for the welcome guys. I'm definitely looking forward to meeting some new people and MD is far from the worst. It sounds like I might as well become a member at Quantico. My first choice would be the Stoney Creek Gun Club, but they require a sponsor and thus far I do not know anybody there. Hoping this forum might help with that...

One thing I've discovered I love doing here is kayak fishing. I did quite a bit of fishing when I lived in South Carolina, but the fishing in New Mexico sucked. Everywhere has their pros and cons.

 

[silasvirus82]

What's Delmarva from Pasadena,probably 1 1/2 hr. depending on traffic?

Looks to be around the same distance time wise, but thanks for the lead.

My company is rebuilding a few dams on the Quantico base, so I know quite a few people through work there already. Plus I thought it would be cool to rub elbows with some of America's finest on the line.

 

[Shamr0ck]

Welcome!

Might not be much/any closer but Thurmont conservation and sportsmanship club also has a 300 yard range.

Located just north of Frederick and 10 minutes east of rt 15 off of old Frederick road


Www.tcandsc.org IIRC


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Shamr0ck

 

[Shamr0ck]

Welcome!

Might not be much/any closer but Thurmont conservation and sportsmanship club also has a 300 yard range.

Located just north of Frederick and 10 minutes east of rt 15 off of old Frederick road


Www.tcandsc.org IIRC


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Shamr0ck

 

[silasvirus82]

Welcome!

Might not be much/any closer but Thurmont conservation and sportsmanship club also has a 300 yard range.

Located just north of Frederick and 10 minutes east of rt 15 off of old Frederick road


Www.tcandsc.org IIRC


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Shamr0ck

This one actually is a tad closer, thank you!

 

[Biggfoot44]

Inadaquate pre-move due dilligence.

Your new reality is that long-sh distance rifle shooting will take up a whole day when you include travel time each way. And no , there is no random farm land near Paasadena to go shooting.

Bridgeville and Quantico will be easier to participate in specific matches than to become a member to do your own thing.

Delmarva Sporting is open to the public , and pay daily fee as you go.

If you accept thaat 200yd is long by east coast standards , Assocated Gun Clubs Of Balt ( favcilities in Marriotsville ) is easy to join a consituant Club , and the dues/ fees are reasonable by Md standards.

OR , for plan B ; accept that it will tie up the whole day with travel time included anyway , so add on anothe hour , and join a club in south central Pa. Distance up to 1,000yd , most have dues/ fees low enough to round off to nearly free by Maryland standards.

 

[The sphinx]

Bridgeville. It's shorter than Quantico for you but still a hike over to DE. Nice folks though.

I'm loving Bridgeville. OP welcome from Delaware.

 

[silasvirus82]

I can't find any membership info for Bridgeville on their site, just a link to pay dues. Looks like a great facility though, worth looking into for sure

 

[rseymorejr]

http://associatedgunclubs.org/

Check out the AGC, there's a 200 yard range there

 

[CLee]

Welcome to MD, until you escape.

If you don't mind my asking, where in NM were you? Had family that lived in Hobbs.

 

[The sphinx]

I can't find any membership info for Bridgeville on their site, just a link to pay dues. Looks like a great facility though, worth looking into for sure

Only renewal members can pay online. Stop by The range and sign up.

 

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[silasvirus82]

Welcome to MD, until you escape.



If you don't mind my asking, where in NM were you? Had family that lived in Hobbs.

I lived at Lake Roberts, population of about 6 the closest town of any size was Silver City, about an hour drive south, which is how far we went for gas, food, and everything else. The upside is that we were surrounded by 900 square miles of relatively untouched wilderness, all of which I could hunt/shoot. We had mule deer that would almost eat apples from your hand, javelina, coyote, elk and bear in the front yard. It was an amazing place.