Results 1 to 10 of 12
Thread: Places to shoot in Pittsburgh
-
May 17th, 2013, 07:34 AM #1Junior Member
- Join Date
- May 2013
- Location
-
Cranberry Twp / Evansville IN,
Indiana
- Posts
- 2
- Rep Power
- 0
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
-
May 17th, 2013, 07:53 AM #2
Re: Places to shoot in Pittsburgh
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
-
May 17th, 2013, 09:55 AM #3
Re: Places to shoot in Pittsburgh
Last edited by QuackXP; May 20th, 2013 at 12:44 PM.
"No, it's just a machine. I'm the weapon." - Jack Harper in Oblivion
-
May 17th, 2013, 09:58 AM #4
-
May 17th, 2013, 10:18 AM #5
Re: Places to shoot in Pittsburgh
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
-
May 18th, 2013, 12:17 PM #6Junior Member
- Join Date
- May 2013
- Location
-
Cranberry Twp / Evansville IN,
Indiana
- Posts
- 2
- Rep Power
- 0
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....
-
May 18th, 2013, 12:51 PM #7
Re: Places to shoot in Pittsburgh
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.
-
May 20th, 2013, 12:02 PM #8Active Member
- Join Date
- Jan 2008
- Location
-
Economy,
Pennsylvania
(Beaver County) - Posts
- 105
- Rep Power
- 597390
Re: Places to shoot in Pittsburgh
Im a fan of Beaver Valley Rifle & Pistol club. It's north of Beaver on 51.
http://www.bvrpc.org
-
May 20th, 2013, 12:09 PM #9
-
May 20th, 2013, 12:48 PM #10Super Member
- Join Date
- May 2012
- Location
-
Blair County,
Pennsylvania
(Blair County) - Posts
- 745
- Rep Power
- 6687360
Re: Places to shoot in Pittsburgh
game c range has gun restrictions
Similar Threads
-
Places to shoot
By sfelentzer in forum WestmorelandReplies: 5Last Post: March 8th, 2013, 11:05 PM -
Places to shoot in SW PA.
By sfelentzer in forum PistolsReplies: 3Last Post: March 24th, 2012, 11:42 AM -
Looking for places to shoot/people to shoot with.
By brainglitch in forum AlleghenyReplies: 5Last Post: August 28th, 2011, 04:10 PM -
Places to shoot.
By Siobhra in forum GeneralReplies: 3Last Post: September 15th, 2007, 10:10 PM -
Places to shoot.
By Siobhra in forum GeneralReplies: 6Last Post: July 19th, 2007, 11:28 PM
Bookmarks