Palo Alto Gun Club - Your Thoughts

[TheWho]

I'm interested in finding a good shooting range that is clean, respectful and is a place that's enjoyable to shoot. I have heard and reviewed the Palo Alto Gun Club and am interested in anyone sharing their experiences before I inquire on joining. Let me know your thoughts!

Thanks.

 

[peterf225]

I enjoy shooting there very much. Most of the time there is only a few people shooting. Very calm and relaxed. The only thing is no full auto or 50 bmg.

 

[dzelenka]

Palo Alto is the best range in the state for a rifleman.

 

[HiCapMag]

Is steel allowed on the range, or paper targets only?

What are the current dues?

Thanks!

 

[Request Dust Off]

600 yds is hard to beat without some serious driving.
the 100 yd has a berm on 3 sides. So there is relatively little wind.

As far as the other shooters I've encountered there they are the best you can ask to share a range with in terms of safety, courteousy and shooting skills. I felt very safe on going downrange when called cold.

Southern Shooting Center is first class also but farther from you and only 300yds. It is more expensive than P/A (I think) More variety with pistols & shotguns.

 

[Landry308]

no steel allowed unless that's changed recently

 

[JR1572]

I enjoy shooting there very much. Most of the time there is only a few people shooting. Very calm and relaxed. The only thing is no full auto or 50 bmg.

Does anyone know why they do not allow FA or 50 BMG?

JR1572

 

[TDH]

Does anyone know why they do not allow FA or 50 BMG?

JR1572

Part of their lease with the landowner as I understand it.

 

[Mr.Hatch]

A friend is a member so i've shot there a couple times with him on Saturdays. It has been deserted every time. Good facilities as far as i'm concerned. If it wasn't so far from me I would join up.

 

[dzelenka]

A friend is a member so i've shot there a couple times with him on Saturdays. It has been deserted every time. Good facilities as far as i'm concerned. If it wasn't so far from me I would join up.

You must have gone in the afternoon. We shoot on the 600 yard range most Saturdays, but we start pretty early.

 

[dzelenka]

no steel allowed unless that's changed recently

Has not changed.

No FA because of lease.

No .50 BMG because of safety concerns (penetration of the protective berm on the 600 yd range). Also, there is a concern that it will accelerate wear of the impact berm on the big range.

 

[dantheman]

A friend is a member so i've shot there a couple times with him on Saturdays. It has been deserted every time. Good facilities as far as i'm concerned. If it wasn't so far from me I would join up.

Is it farther than Sherburne ?

 

[bryan54]

I heard it is very nice. I will probably join in January

 

[flamatrix99]

I heard it is very nice. I will probably join in January

It is very nice. I want to join after the holidays. My only thing is that Sherburne is only a 2 miles difference from my house and it is free.

 

[Mr.Hatch]

Is it farther than Sherburne ?

For me it's about 10 - 15 min more. That's mostly because of lights and traffic. It's easier to just hop on 190 than get on 10 to Donaldsonville.

 

[Ritten]

I like shooting the matches out there, but really enjoy shooting steel at SSC. I may become a member of PA as well as SSC this coming year for the main reason to be able to practice at 600.

 

[Ritten]

Southern Shooting Center is in Thibodaux. About an hour and 15min. drive west of Harvey on a light traffic day.

 

[electrode1998]

If you have any particular questions about PAGC feel free to pm me since I recently became the publicity officer of the range and I may be able to answer any questions you have or arrange to meet you out there to show someone around.

 

[electrode1998]

Is steel allowed on the range, or paper targets only?

What are the current dues?

Thanks!

Current dues are $100 for initiation fee, and $150/year of membership. We do have work days several times per year and one work day per year is required. First year up front costs are a total of $250 and are prorated into the second year of membership.

Also CURRENT NRA MEMBERSHIP is REQUIRED with proof.

pm me if you have any other questions.