Buffer Zone Suggestion Thread ** Official

SpeedRacer · Jul 1, 2012

It was bound to happen, honestly I'm surprised it lasted this long. Too many people found out about it and ruined a good thing.

Nail Gun · Jul 1, 2012

*&^%$#@$%^&*&^%$# I was there two weeks ago and a Sheriff's deputy blasted by, waved and continued on. WTF? If my schedule allows it, I'm going to drive by tomorrow to check it out. If nothing else I need a sense of closure.

Trey@IG · Jul 2, 2012

Nail Gun said:
*&^%$#@$%^&*&^%$# I was there two weeks ago and a Sheriff's deputy blasted by, waved and continued on. WTF? If my schedule allows it, I'm going to drive by tomorrow to check it out. If nothing else I need a sense of closure.

i feel you man. i want to hold a candle light vigil there and reminisce about all of the fond memories i have had there over the years :wtc:

Leonidas · Jul 2, 2012

rssxy said:
i feel you man. i want to hold a candle light vigil there and reminisce about all of the fond memories i have had there over the years

No one allowed in the Buffer Zone after sunset. They will cite you for that.

Nail Gun · Jul 2, 2012

rssxy said:
i feel you man. i want to hold a candle light vigil there and reminisce about all of the fond memories i have had there over the years

I drove by earlier. The berm blocking access and the signs are actually higher than they look in the pic. Out of respect for our friend I left some red roses and a bottle of cognac under one of the signs. I'm sure some redneck has already drank the cognac and shot the empty bottle.

chuckH48 · Jul 5, 2012

Sorry fellas but when they built the Infinity Site I had a feeling the writing was on the wall. The placement of the dirt pit facing the Infinity Site is too big a risk and liability for the county to take. This was the last area in the buffer zone to legally shoot weapons. After six years this was the last site I had to re-tell people that it was now "NOT" ok to shoot. I feel as bad as everyone on here, I can't shoot there anymore regardless of my county ties. I hate the the out of the way buffer zone that I started in is becoming a thing of the past. New construction, buildings, and roadways have become the norm in the zone. The out of the way seclusion of the old zone will be greatly missed. Happy shooting fellas and I hate to be the bearer of bad tidings................

Trey@IG · Jul 5, 2012

is there any word on the new range the county was building for the sheriff dept at the old BZ and if it would ever be open to the public?

chuckH48 · Jul 5, 2012

It's still being discussed but with budget concerns it's been put far back on the burner. I'll keep you guys updated with any news concerning the range and any other possible options opening in the buffer zone or county.

my-rifle · Jul 5, 2012

Thanks Chuck. I called Hancock County Sheriff's Office Tuesday, and they said to call back end of the week. I guess you answered my questions. Damned shame. It's not so much that it was free, but that we could shoot what we wanted, the way we wanted, and for as long as we wanted without having to worry about bothering anyone.

Best wishes, man. To all the BZ shooters out there, I'm gonna miss you guys.

Trey@IG · Jul 5, 2012

chuckH48 said:
It's still being discussed but with budget concerns it's been put far back on the burner. I'll keep you guys updated with any news concerning the range and any other possible options opening in the buffer zone or county.

awesome man. im sure i can speak for everyone here that we would really appreciate it

man this SUCKS!!

ericlosh · Jul 5, 2012

rssxy said:
awesome man. im sure i can speak for everyone here that we would really appreciate that

man this SUCKS!!

+1
we need a place to shoot whenever.

LACamper · Jul 6, 2012

Damn. So much for plans for Sunday.

my-rifle · Jul 27, 2012

I am overwhelmed with ennui ...

SCAR17S · Aug 2, 2012

This really blows. It was nice having a place to go every now and again. It was getting a bit crowded in the last year.

Lion_hunter · Oct 1, 2012

Here's a bit of news that may be of interest to this thread. I have a friend that just purchased 13 acres inside the buffer zone. He already has permission from NASA to open a range that WILL be a TACTICAL range. You'll be able to draw from holster, shoot on the move, cover to cover, shoot from vehicles etc. He is in the process of negotiating insurance terms. His membership fees to use the range are going to be very reasonable (not final yet, so I'm not going to post estimates.) He will also have training classes for a monthly fee, or single day pricing. He is a quality trainer with decades experience in special forces and high level security contractor work. I'll post more details as I know more. There is a light at the end of the tunnel!

my-rifle · Oct 1, 2012

Don't get our hopes up, man. I haven't fired a shot since they shut us out of the BZ.

Trey@IG · Oct 1, 2012

hot diggity damn!! im in! (depending on pricing of course) but **** yeah!

dglough · Oct 1, 2012

Lion_hunter said:
Here's a bit of news that may be of interest to this thread. I have a friend that just purchased 13 acres inside the buffer zone. He already has permission from NASA to open a range that WILL be a TACTICAL range. You'll be able to draw from holster, shoot on the move, cover to cover, shoot from vehicles etc. He is in the process of negotiating insurance terms. His membership fees to use the range are going to be very reasonable (not final yet, so I'm not going to post estimates.) He will also have training classes for a monthly fee, or single day pricing. He is a quality trainer with decades experience in special forces and high level security contractor work. I'll post more details as I know more. There is a light at the end of the tunnel!

Me likes the sound of this...what kind of time frame are we talking about here?

blackboltss · Oct 1, 2012

WooHoo!! The GF and I are IN!!! if everything comes thru :x:

IfItFliesItDies · Oct 1, 2012

This would be the greatest thing ever!

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