Just moved to Luzerne from Berks

[tr3ntski]

Hey everyone - my name is Trent, just moved up here to Luzerne County, south of Mountain Top from Berks country. Wanted to introduce myself as well as get some info as to what's around to do.

1. I have my LTCF from Berks county - went to Luzerne Sherrif's website but didn't find anything much there - are they the right agency to be dealing with to get it updated? Any experiences dealing with them for LTCF?

2. Any gun clubs in the area? I like to shoot skeet/trap and pistol/rifle, I have a 13 yo son as well I am teaching proper safety and gun handling marksmanship and looking for a place to shoot besides the PA State GL ranges (seen too many stupid things happen at those places down in Berks/Chester county).

3. The previous owner has a bench and bullet trap on the property (we have 3.5 acres and surrounded by SGL. Is it legit to shoot on the property? I don't want to freak anyone out but he obviously used to do this at least sometimes - we're out in the sticks near Nescopeck.

4. Local Gun Shops? Would like to go shopping and maybe sell a few pieces over time.

Thanks, looking forward to talking with you guys!

-Trent

[schr8er2000]

First of all Welcome to Luzerne..... I live in Hazleton so can maybe help you some...

To answer your questions....

#1 YES.. they are located in Wilkes-Barre... across from the Courthouse.... and very good to work with....

#2 I only shoot at the public range so I cant answer that one for you.. someone in the Wilkes-Barre area would be better on that one...

#3. I would check with the township re: requirements, restrictions etc....

#4. Being in Hazleton I have used Bobs Sporting Goods, and also Daves in the valley... Piestrak's Gun Shop in Nanticoke.... all are good.....

Hope this helped you some... but I am sure there will be others to give you more information on these matters....

Good luck... and enjoy

[cgbudde]

Hey everyone - my name is Trent, just moved up here to Luzerne County, south of Mountain Top from Berks country. Wanted to introduce myself as well as get some info as to what's around to do.

1. I have my LTCF from Berks county - went to Luzerne Sherrif's website but didn't find anything much there - are they the right agency to be dealing with to get it updated? Any experiences dealing with them for LTCF?


Right place. I had good dealings with them, with the previous sherriff so not sure about the new one, although I haven't heard anyone complain.

2. Any gun clubs in the area? I like to shoot skeet/trap and pistol/rifle, I have a 13 yo son as well I am teaching proper safety and gun handling marksmanship and looking for a place to shoot besides the PA State GL ranges (seen too many stupid things happen at those places down in Berks/Chester county).


I belong to a private range in Nescopeck, If you want pm me and we could work out a day and I would be glad to show you the place, even do a little shooting.

3. The previous owner has a bench and bullet trap on the property (we have 3.5 acres and surrounded by SGL. Is it legit to shoot on the property? I don't want to freak anyone out but he obviously used to do this at least sometimes - we're out in the sticks near Nescopeck.

Not sure, but your best bet is to check with the township.

4. Local Gun Shops? Would like to go shopping and maybe sell a few pieces over time.

Two that I use are Ed's in Tamaqua and Pietrack's in Nanticoke.
www.piestraksgunshop.com.

Thanks, looking forward to talking with you guys!

-Trent

And welcome to Luzerne county

[MischaBurns]

it's a wee bit of a drive for you, but Ed's Sport Shop in Tamaqua is pretty cool.

[normanvin]

And a trip to Advanced Arms is always a good idea.

Piestraks safe sale is in a few weeks.

[Up In Arms Designs, Inc]

Hello and welcome sir,

You can update your permit at the LCSO annex office located on Broad and Laurel Sts in the Broad St Exchange building. The Deputies are usually there during business hours.

[tr3ntski]

Thanks everyone - good information. Will head down to the LCSO.

The website for Advanced Arms appears to be down - where is that one located?

Once I get settled in will look to meet up and go shooting - the IDPA events locally sound like a lot of fun.

Later!