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    Default Looking for a range

    I am looking for a Gun Range that is not a club and is not Targetmasters. Im looking for an AHole free Thug free shooting range. Something tells me Im looking for a magical unicorn but this post is my last hope. I am willing to travel if I spend one more weekend on the couch im going to go crazy!! Please help.

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    Default Re: Looking for a range

    Not sure if you got the memo, but there are Aholes everywhere you go.

    I belong to Elverson Gun Club and I can bring a guest, so if you want to go shooting sometime let me know. I am off Tuesdays and Sundays. The Club has a limit of 400 members and I believe it's at capacity, but you can always apply towards the end of the calendar year.

    I also belong to another club in Bechtelsville that's closer to me. If you want to do some running and gunning, that is the club to visit.

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    Default Re: Looking for a range

    http://www.frenchcreekoutfitters.com/pistol-range/

    French Creek has an indoor pistol range & I have never seen thug types there on the weekends. On one occasion, some guy took up way too much space with his range gear... that's the worst encounter I have had in 2+ years of shooting there.

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    Default Re: Looking for a range

    West caln and tri town are clubs but close to the ville..

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    Default Re: Looking for a range

    The state game lands near French Creek Park (not to be confused with the aforementioned French Creek Outfitters) is free and public. The a-hole issue is up to you to decide. 3 rounds at a time, so you can't just blast away.

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    Default Re: Looking for a range

    I would also recommend French Creek.
    I have been a member two years no problems.
    Large lot with free parking.
    I'd rather have a gun in my hand then a cop on the phone.

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    Default Re: Looking for a range

    Quote Originally Posted by Just Jeff View Post
    The state game lands near French Creek Park (not to be confused with the aforementioned French Creek Outfitters) is free and public. The a-hole issue is up to you to decide. 3 rounds at a time, so you can't just blast away.
    The game land ranges are not free. You are supposed to have a range permit or hunting license to shoot there. I think the range permit is around $30. I've heard the fine is pretty hefty if caught without the permit.

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    Default Re: Looking for a range

    Quote Originally Posted by bigbore94 View Post
    The game land ranges are not free. You are supposed to have a range permit or hunting license to shoot there. I think the range permit is around $30. I've heard the fine is pretty hefty if caught without the permit.
    If so that's news to me. I've gone there many times in the past. I've never seen anybody check, nor have I read that in the rules. I'll have to check next time I'm out there. Thanks for the info.

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    Smile Re: Looking for a range

    Quote Originally Posted by Just Jeff View Post
    If so that's news to me. I've gone there many times in the past. I've never seen anybody check, nor have I read that in the rules. I'll have to check next time I'm out there. Thanks for the info.
    I'll save you the trip.

    http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal...=620410&mode=2

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    Default Re: Looking for a range

    Quote Originally Posted by 97HMCS View Post
    Thanks! I guess I'll have to toss my license in my range bag and keep it there from now on.

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