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    Default Places to shoot in Pittsburgh

    Hey guys,

    I'm new to th e site and forum, although ive heard a bunch of good things about the PAFOA over the years.

    I have a couple of quick questions for the group that live near Pittsburgh, but first, a little background! I'm from Indiana, have my LTCH, work part time in a gun shop when I'm at home. I'm currently working in Cranberry Townshiip as a contract engineer for Westinghouse. Now that the weather is getting nicer, I really want to get out and shoot.

    Can anyone recommend a range (indoor or outdoor) in the area th t doesn't require memberships? Or if m embers hips are required, ones that are decently priced?

    Also, can anyone point me in the direction of a local gun shop that has decent staff, and a decent selection of ammo?

    Thanks for your help in advance!

    --Jim

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    Welcome to PAFOA.

    The first range that came to my mind was the rifle & pistol ranges that are available for use at State Game Lands 203 in Wexford. It's about 6 miles south from Cranberry (79 South).

    The ranges are managed by the PA Game Commission (PGC). You would need to buy a $30 range permit or have a valid PA hunting license to shoot there. So if you're going to be in Cranberry for a while the $30 fee would cover you for a year.

    Here are the ranges on a Google Map:
    https://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF-...d=0CJUBEPwSMAM

    Here is the PGC website regarding the various state ranges:
    http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal...=620410&mode=2


    NOTE: On the Google Map: pan left (go west) from the map marker on State Gamelands Road and you will then see both ranges.
    Last edited by ettorment1916; May 17th, 2013 at 08:30 AM. Reason: added last line of directions

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    Quote Originally Posted by ettorment1916 View Post
    Welcome to PAFOA.

    The first range that came to my mind was the rifle & pistol ranges that are available for use at State Game Lands 203 in Wexford. It's about 6 miles south from Cranberry (79 South).

    The ranges are managed by the PA Game Commission (PGC). You would need to buy a $30 range permit or have a valid PA hunting license to shoot there. So if you're going to be in Cranberry for a while the $30 fee would cover you for a year.

    Here are the ranges on a Google Map:
    https://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF-...d=0CJUBEPwSMAM

    Here is the PGC website regarding the various state ranges:
    http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal...=620410&mode=2


    NOTE: On the Google Map: pan left (go west) from the map marker on State Gamelands Road and you will then see both ranges.
    Only downside of the SGL range permit is it runs on a fiscal year secheule from July 1 to June 30th and it's not prorated. If you will be around for a while and can wait until July that would be the best deal.
    Last edited by QuackXP; May 20th, 2013 at 12:44 PM.
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    Quote Originally Posted by QuackXP View Post
    Only downside of the SGL range permit is it runs on a fiscal yeah secheule from July 1 to June 30th and it's not prorated. If you will be around for a while and can wait until July that would be the best deal.
    Excellent point QuackXP.

    I was thinking calendar when I should have been thinking fiscal. Range permits run just like the hunting licenses.

    Good catch.

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    Also on June 22nd is the PAFOA/PMSC group shoot. Cost is $5.

    http://forum.pafoa.org/shoots-range-...-4-2013-a.html

    There will be two more group shoots this year.

    PMSC is a great club and I am a member. Although it's only $60 for yearly dues. The is $110 in additional upfront costs in the form of a $100 initiation fee and $10 for the gate card. It's well worth it if you live here full time not so much if your only here for a short time.
    "No, it's just a machine. I'm the weapon." - Jack Harper in Oblivion

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    Default Re: Places to shoot in Pittsburgh

    Thanks for the info so far...

    Any suggestions on a place to acquire ammo? I'm looking primarily for 9mm and .22LR at reasonable prices.

    Does anyone know of any type of training school near Pittsburgh?

    Is anybody interested in spending an afternoon on the range one weekend? I find myself with a lot of time on the weekends....

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    Quote Originally Posted by firefighter4884 View Post
    Thanks for the info so far...

    Any suggestions on a place to acquire ammo? I'm looking primarily for 9mm and .22LR at reasonable prices.

    Does anyone know of any type of training school near Pittsburgh?

    Is anybody interested in spending an afternoon on the range one weekend? I find myself with a lot of time on the weekends....
    PMSC has training classes offered by the FIRE Institute. send a message to user PeteG here on the forum for more information about it.

    Finding ammo, good luck!

    If you happen to find yourself over by Robinson Township, I wouldn't mind taking you over as a guest to McDonald Sportsman club.

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    Im a fan of Beaver Valley Rifle & Pistol club. It's north of Beaver on 51.

    http://www.bvrpc.org

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    Quote Originally Posted by HRoark View Post
    Im a fan of Beaver Valley Rifle & Pistol club. It's north of Beaver on 51.

    http://www.bvrpc.org
    I'm a member there. The OP is welcome to go as my guest if he wants to take a look at the facilities.
    The first one to use the word "sheeple" automatically loses the argument.

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    Default Re: Places to shoot in Pittsburgh

    game c range has gun restrictions

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