One shot at a time ranges.

[yeti]

I think the restriction may refer to no rapid firing.

I can't fathom a range rule that would only allow you to LOAD one round at a time.
No range owner would be that odd. Would they? Oh...wait? DNR, huh. Is this a state run range?

 

[Buford57]

Rich folks moved in and then complained?

If you don't like the smell of m*nure don't move in next to the stockyard. That's what used to be called "coming to the nuisance" back when common law and common sense prevailed. Both seem to be ancient history now.

 

[MichiganScott]

Read some forums on the range. Apparently a bunch of rich snobby people moved in next to this 100 yr old range and started to complain. Then they had to enforce the new rule. Also, no it's not in California... it's in Michigan. Weird hey? I'm going to call the DNR office and see for sure if they mean one round in mag at a time or no double tap/ fast shooting.

They can complain all they want. Michigan has a law that protects established gun ranges from that kind of harassment. Either someone is feeding you a line of bull or your interpretation of their rules is wrong. I suspect they simply prohibit rapid fire.

Last I knew the State had a couple of ranges, but no one to supervise them. If there is no supervision, no one follows the rules. That's the biggest complaint.

I call BS on any $500 fine.

 

[sqhead]

dumb-de-dumb-dumb

 

[Earnest P]

They don't have any one supervising but I've seen people get busted with 500.00 fines.

Under what authority does this range levy fines?

 

[GnarlyTwoTrack]

Idk, Just got off the phone with them and yup, it's one round in the mag as a time. It doesn't matter if you load it up and wait in-between shots, if a officer walks up and you have a full mag... you're fined. Awesome hey?

 

[Martimus]

Rich folks moved in and then complained?

If you don't like the smell of m*nure don't move in next to the stockyard. That's what used to be called "coming to the nuisance" back when common law and common sense prevailed. Both seem to be ancient history now.

Sadly that sounds about par for the course...

How many developers have built housing subdivisions next to airports and air force bases in the last few decades. People buy, move into the neighborhoods, and then start complaining about the noise. Hello? You moved next to an active runway. What were you expecting? Silent aircraft?

 

[Coldshooter]

back to the original post if you constantly use the slide release it is my understanding that is not good. Pulling the slide back and racking in a round will not stress the hold open mechanism as it is not under the force of the spring when operated.

 

[jackge]

It's likely he means the signs that say "NO DOUBLE TAP"

 

[GnarlyTwoTrack]

It's likely he means the signs that say "NO DOUBLE TAP"

It has been confirmed that more that one round in your mag at any giving time will land you with a fine. Talked to them today.

 

[scooter123]

How about you post the location of this "range". By doing so you will allow those who have a 500 Magnum or some home cooked super loud rifle loads to ruffel some feathers.

Obviously it has to be a state DNR range because NO private range would ever consider enforcing a rule such as this. In addition only the state could levy a fine this large and have any powers of enforcement to insure you pay that fine. Personally I'd spend the bucks to use a private range, 50 dollars for 6 mounths really isn't that bad.

As for your question about it being harmful to your firearm, without any doubt at all it will increase the rate of wear to the slide stop and notch.

 

[alde]

I would pay the 50 bucks to join the other range even if for only 2 months. My mental health is worth that.

My club has a 2 second between shots rule but the RO's leave you alone if you are really practicing double taps and not just blasting away.

 

[GnarlyTwoTrack]

It's called Echo Point and is in Allegan, MI. It's a dnr owned. I wouldn't doubt they have restrictions on calibers as well.

 

[ma deuce]

The indoor range where I shoot the most has a no-double-taps rule for anyone who hasn't been through one of their advanced courses, or otherwise demonstrates they won't put a round into the ceiling. But I'm still amazed at the bullet holes in the ceiling right in front of all the benches.

MD doesn't even have any publicly owned ranges except for trap and skeet. I hope the State gov't doesn't hear about this one-round-in-the-mag concept - they'll try to legislate it at private ranges. It's all for the children here in the People's Republic.

 

[vista461]

I went to a range in Bristol like that once years ago. Like I said....once.

I'm not a 2 year old, I can handle more than one ropund in a gun safely.

 

[Shielded]

This is still the Dumbest thing I've ever heard of.

 

[GnarlyTwoTrack]

This is still the Dumbest thing I've ever heard of.

Exactly my thought but it's free. Was nice just being able to spend time with the girl and pass the gun back and forth without having to buy range time but idk if it's good for the gun.

I think my next step is talking to the local club and seeing if they can work me in a nice deal since I'll only be here in town until Aug.

 

[Shielded]

Exactly my thought but it's free. Was nice just being able to spend time with the girl and pass the gun back and forth without having to buy range time but idk if it's good for the gun.

I think my next step is talking to the local club and seeing if they can work me in a nice deal since I'll only be here in town until Aug.

That sounds like a good plan, Good Luck!

 

[Neumann]

Bristol, near Kenosha WI, only allows one round loaded at a time. For a semiauto, load the magazine. Don't drop the slide on a loaded chamber. That puts too much strain on the extractor. When possible, snap a round into the magazine though the open receiver. That works for bolt actions, ARs and M1As. Drop the magazine for pistols and .22s.

Better yet, find a more reasonable range, like McMillers in Eagle Point.

 

[GnarlyTwoTrack]

hhmm how about a 30mile drive and either $10/half hr or $15/hour. I think that is the best I can come up with in the area. Does that sound like a good deal?