First trip to the range $72.00

[CharlesWA]

I'm out in North Bend and also thinking about taking some of the classes and eventually going out for the Tuesday night festivities. Ive also been looking at the outdoor range in Issaquah but I'm not sure the hours work for me, especially in the winter.

You might want to look into the Snoqualmie Valley Rifle Club for an outdoor range in the area. Welcome to SVRC I've been meaning to check them out and likely join for a few years now and will hopefully have time to in a couple months.

 

[ESW]

Don't ride the Slide. Power Stroke it and let it slam into battery.

 

[Fuzzyhead]

The OP's price seems about average from my experiences at ranges.
They're definitely not hurting for money.

OP, what other guns have you shot besides the Shield?

 

[bec98xxx]

The OP's price seems about average from my experiences at ranges.

They're definitely not hurting for money.



OP, what other guns have you shot besides the Shield?

I have not shot to many, have been out with friends and shot 9 and 45 Glocs not sure which models. Just getting into guns but am loving every min.

 

[bec98xxx]

Don't ride the Slide. Power Stroke it and let it slam into battery.

I guess I don't have to worry about manhandling it.

 

[Arkie45]

So I guess my $250/year isn't too bad at the local indoor pistol/ rifle range membership. $0 for me, $5 for guest with 5% off everything in the store except guns.

 

[Martya]

I pay $15 per year at our outdoor range. Visits are unlimited and no charge. 9 times out of 10 the range is empty when I go. I can practice concealed carry drawing, drawing from cover and all the defensive shooting positions like on my back or behind cover. Sometimes I set up 2 pistol targets and different distances and practice shooting both.

We have 100yd and 200yd rifle target frames and moveable pistol target frames, and covered benches and lights for night shooting.

Busy nights are sporting clay and skeet and horse shoes in the summer, and monthly meetings in the clubhouse.

Country living has its benefits.

 

[Malpaso]

Looks like most folks belong to a "range" and not a "club". For my club it's $90/year, indoor pistol range, outdoor pistol/rifle/shotgun range, 2 trap, 1 skeet, sporting clays, archery course, stocked trout pond. You can hunt on the property.

 

[ESW]

Looks like most folks belong to a "range" and not a "club". For my club it's $90/year, indoor pistol range, outdoor pistol/rifle/shotgun range, 2 trap, 1 skeet, sporting clays, archery course, stocked trout pond. You can hunt on the property.

What is the difference between a club and a range? Many of us go to a range. I happen to have a membership, other pay for each visit. A club generally imply, there is a membership. Range's are both. Most of us would join a $90 a year club with all sorts amenities if we had it as an option. I occasionally go to an outdoor range (100yds) which is a public/state range. $3 per hour. Problem is it's a 50 min drive. My range is 12 minutes away.

 

[RangerDoc275]

WCA

I was at WCA Bellevue yesterday with a couple of friends. I live closer to the new WCA North. I can't tell you how happy I was to see Sam's public range close up and re-open as WCA North, a members range. The last few times l was at Sam's they were gang-bangers conventions. I am a member of Norpoint in Arlington but that's quite a drive up I-5 or 9, but it's a nice facility.

I think I'll look into a higher level membership at WCA North. Last time I was there they were still finalizing membership levels. And yes, its a shame that WCA doesn't honor membership across facilities.

 

[Riflemann]

I pay $200 per year at our local indoor range for unlimited shooting. 15 pistol lanes, and they are putting the finishing touches on a new 6 lane 100 meter underground rifle range that will be the only 100 meter indoor range within 700 miles of Fargo ND. No gun rental or sales at this point, our range is about 5 years old and a very nice facility.

 

[Malpaso]

What is the difference between a club and a range?

In my area, ranges are very limited, clubs are abundant. I know of only a handful of indoor rental ranges. You can rent guns (sometimes only handguns), ammo, targets and range time. The first time I ever saw a stand alone outdoor range was when I went to Alaska.

Clubs have ranges, but also have activities. Some of those would be trap and skeet, a competitive pistol and rifle team, family field day, etc.

 

[Rastoff]

What is the difference between a club and a range?

A Club is an organization where a range is a place.

Most clubs that have ranges are private and you must be a member, or guest of a member, to shoot there.

 

[ESW]

In my area, ranges are very limited, clubs are abundant. I know of only a handful of indoor rental ranges. You can rent guns (sometimes only handguns), ammo, targets and range time. The first time I ever saw a stand alone outdoor range was when I went to Alaska.

Clubs have ranges, but also have activities. Some of those would be trap and skeet, a competitive pistol and rifle team, family field day, etc.

Most indoor ranges are in the urban or suburban community therefore you cannot shoot outdoors. We have 3 within 10 miles. It's illegal to discharge a gun in city limits. All of the Club/Ranges I been to are indoors and in the city limits. All allow people to join or shoot at will per hour at a cost, gun sales and gun rental: pistol, shotgun, AR, full auto, .50 cal etc. They have classes etc if you want to be involved.

The difference I think you are making is one allows indoor shooting and one allows more. I have been a member of one outdoor club. Skeet, long range rifle range, 100, 150, 200 up to 600 yards for matches, Pistol range etc. The difference is it's not nearby and you have to leave the city to shoot there.

I understand what a Club is but the way you used the phrase was confusing to me.