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March 1st, 2007, 08:39 PM #1
I need a range that will let me draw and fire in SE PA
Anyone know of any indoor or outdoor ranges in SE PA that will allow you to draw and fire from a holster during practice???
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March 2nd, 2007, 08:09 AM #2
Re: I need a range that will let me draw and fire in SE PA
I've never had anyone give me hard time about drawing from the holster at Branch Valley in Perkasie.
Membership is almost maxed out though, so if you want to join, I'd join quick. The next meeting is next Tuesday night.
http://www.branchvalleyfgfassoc.org/
Feel free to PM for more more info.
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March 2nd, 2007, 10:24 AM #3Grand Member
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Re: I need a range that will let me draw and fire in SE PA
I know of NO area ranges that allow this as a matter of course.
The best approach is to join a range, and over time, demonstrate to the range officer that you're safe and squared away. Then, at a time when no one else is around, ask to step in front of the barrier and do your draw-and-shoot drills. They'll let you do that if: a) range officer is reasonable and not a Range Nazi, b) you've earned their trust so that they're comfortable with you, and c) there's no other people around so they don't have to explain to every guy off the street why you get to do that and they can't.
IOW, it's a discrete favor you can ask, over time. But it's never "policy."
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March 2nd, 2007, 11:07 AM #4
Re: I need a range that will let me draw and fire in SE PA
I agree with dgg. It's not specifically allowed in the rules at Branch Valley, but there aren't any rules against it either.
I didn't start regularly drawing from the holster until about my second year of membership there. By then, everyone saw that I was safe and capable of making all my shots hit the target and impact the berm.
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March 2nd, 2007, 11:20 AM #5Banned
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Re: I need a range that will let me draw and fire in SE PA
I'll second what donald says. My range allows me and my training partner to do certain things only because of our extensive training. They're super touchy after they were shut down for a good chunk of the year following someone negligently missing the enormous backstop (ironically, a bench rest shooter).
Last edited by MarcS; March 2nd, 2007 at 11:22 AM.
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March 6th, 2007, 10:19 PM #6
Re: I need a range that will let me draw and fire in SE PA
If I could find one within an hour's drive of my place, I'd join in a heartbeat.
The local indoor facility in Glen Rock will not allow drawing from a holster unless your're a LEO.
I train at least once a week and fire competitively at least (on average) two weekends a month. I draw and reholster more in a month than an average LEO trains the entire year. Not even being a certified NRA RSO makes any headway.
If you can prove your competence, sign a waiver and be done with it.
Needless to say, it doesn't get much of my business. I'll have to stick with the club that at least allows our group to practice and have matches in organized groups.
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March 7th, 2007, 07:49 AM #7
Re: I need a range that will let me draw and fire in SE PA
You should check out Adams County Sport Handgunners in Biglerville. They will let you draw from the holster from day one. Membership is pretty cheap too. They have action and pin shoots once a month also that are open to the public.
http://www.acsha.com/
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March 7th, 2007, 09:16 AM #8
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March 7th, 2007, 11:49 AM #9
Re: I need a range that will let me draw and fire in SE PA
Check out "Classic Pistol"
I have seen a number of people draw and fire there. But i would call them first, but i dont think it will be a problem
www.classicpistol.com
Great range by the way, very clean and good lighting.
they are in SouthHampton PA
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March 7th, 2007, 02:49 PM #10Member
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Re: I need a range that will let me draw and fire in SE PA
West Shore Sportsman's Association will let you draw from a holster. It's in Lewisberry.
Chris
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