[Harrisburg] West Shore Sportsman Association

**Lee-online** · April 25th, 2006, 10:02 PM

This is a great club to join. Just outside Harrisburg, it has 9 outdoor ranges open 8:00am to sunset and an indoor pistol/.22 cal rifle/ archery open 7:00am to 11:00pm. dues are $55 per year with a $10 initiation fee.

new site

**SigForLife** · April 26th, 2006, 08:43 AM

No full auto outdoors though, correct?

**Lee-online** · April 26th, 2006, 05:07 PM

Originally Posted by SigForLife

No full auto outdoors though, correct?

Range rules,
section 6.

No fully automatic firearm is allowed on any range, except by Law Enforcement, or with special permission from the board of directors.

**danp** · April 26th, 2006, 06:00 PM

Originally Posted by Lee-online

Range rules,
section 6.

No fully automatic firearm is allowed on any range, except by Law Enforcement, or with special permission from the board of directors because everyone knows automatic weapons seek out and kill babies, old women, and puppies.

I can understand when ranges do not allow automatic weapons because of neighbors, but they let police use them so what are they afraid of? If they don't trust their members to use automatic weapons why do they trust them to use any weapon?

**SigForLife** · April 26th, 2006, 07:09 PM

How can you understand why they don't allow full auto weapons, yet they will allow a shotguns, and 50 BMGs? Yeah, pissing off the neighbors is a concern. It is just more pinko B.S.

**danp** · April 26th, 2006, 10:03 PM

Originally Posted by SigForLife

How can you understand why they don't allow full auto weapons, yet they will allow a shotguns, and 50 BMGs? Yeah, pissing off the neighbors is a concern. It is just more pinko B.S.

I can understand the idea that maybe some ranges have deals with the neighbors that they won't allow automatic weapons. I think it's lame but I can understand it.

**Lee-online** · April 26th, 2006, 10:46 PM

I'm not sure why they don't allow full autos. i know the police use the ranges to qualify and the neighborhood doesn't like the noise after sunset. i will find out if and why they don't allow autos. the rules are from 2004 and may need updated.

**Lee-online** · October 31st, 2006, 10:39 PM

The club finally updated their website. actually, they have a new one.

Click here for link

check out the site and look at the pics. its a good club to join and has a lot to offer for a very small fee.

**SigForLife** · October 31st, 2006, 11:09 PM

I just emailed them, since I am currently attending Widener Law School, inquiring as to what is necessary to be approved for full auto fire. Their new site doesn't speak to the issue.

**FRISteve** · December 1st, 2006, 06:56 PM

Originally Posted by Lee-online

I'm not sure why they don't allow full autos. i know the police use the ranges to qualify and the neighborhood doesn't like the noise after sunset. i will find out if and why they don't allow autos. the rules are from 2004 and may need updated.

The entire Constitution and bylaws will be re-written shortly - it was decided that this update would be tabled until after 1/1/07 when the newly elected board of directors take their new positions.

There ARE neighbor complaints about noise - a LOT. Personally, I think that .50 is more of a noise problem than full auto (assuming no Ma Deuce <g>).

I was elected to the board the other night and we *will* revisit the full-auto issue in the new year. I'm certainly not saying that it'll be allowed, but it will be re-visited.

We're also looking at the issues involving re-allowing non magnum jacketed handgun ammo to be used on the indoor range.