Ranges in the Pittsburgh Area?

[Fast_Lambert]

Hey everybody.

I'm new here and new to shooting in general. Started shooting about two months ago, and now can't get enough of it. Problem is I can seem to find a good place to go. I started at Anthony Arms in West Mifflin, but due to price it's not really feasible to go there very often. I'm looking for somewhere I can shoot both pistol and a new rifle that that I haven't been able to shoot since I bought it two weeks ago. I've found a couple sportsmens clubs, but they all seem to be private with sponsorship required. Does anybody have any suggestions? Close to the South Hills would be nice, but not necessary. Thanks!!

[Emptymag]

Come out to the group shoot tomorrow.
It's at Pitcairn Monroeville Sprotsmen's Club.
http://forum.pafoa.org/shoots-range-...oove-back.html (PAFOA GROUP SHOOT #23 "GRoPA got his groove back.")

For $5 you can meet a bunch of forum members, shoot, and get to see the club in person.

There is no sponsorship requirement, by the way.

[neddam]

Hi,

I am a newbie also, but after much research, I joined the Pitcarin-Monroeville Sportsman's Club, in North Versailles. It's a bit of a trip but well worth it. No need for a sponsor; I just showed up for a meeting, and left a member.

I also shoot at A&S Indoor in Youngwood. It's also a bit of a trip, but well worth the drive. Less expensive than Anthony, and you can shoot your own ammo. The people are very nice, and helpful.

Most of the clubs I have seen in the South Hills area, in my opinion, aren't as nice as these two even after you factor in the drive times.

[Emptymag]

I will now look into my crystal ball, and predict at least 5 more posts like the one above.



It really is a nice club.
$100 for first year($40 initiation fee), and $60/year after that.

[Fast_Lambert]

Thanks guys! I'll have to run out there this afternoon to check it out. It's not too bad of a drive for me either. About 20 mins or so. Thanks again!

[Emptymag]

Originally Posted by Fast_Lambert

Thanks guys! I'll have to run out there this afternoon to check it out. It's not too bad of a drive for me either. About 20 mins or so. Thanks again!

You may want to come to the group shoot tomorrow instead.

I can't guarantee that anyone will be available there to show you around without making arrangements first.

There's a gate just inside the entrance, so you can't just drive through by yourself, and I don't know if the caretaker will be available.(he should be, but I don't know that he can give "tours")

If tomorrow doesn't work for you, ask here or in the group shoot thread, and maybe a member can meet you to show you around. Lots of us are members there.