Range Fee - $22.50/hr
Eyes/Ears - $1.50/hr.
Pistol Rental - $15.00/hr.
Ammo - $19.95/box of 50
Targets - $1 to $2/ea.
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Nothing unfair about those prices.
Range Fee - $22.50/hr
Eyes/Ears - $1.50/hr.
Pistol Rental - $15.00/hr.
Ammo - $19.95/box of 50
Targets - $1 to $2/ea.
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Wow, I really feel for you guys. There is no way in heck I would pay that kind of money and have to abide by their restrictions to shoot there. Glad I live out in the country and can shoot on my own property with no restrictions what so ever!
Wow, I really feel for you guys. There is no way in heck I would pay that kind of money and have to abide by their restrictions to shoot there. Glad I live out in the country and can shoot on my own property with no restrictions what so ever!
so I built a ar rifle about 6mos ago and still haven't shot it, when can I come dial it in? Lol....
I hear you on that and am not against someone making a profit to recoup their expenses. The nearest indoor range to me that is about 45 minutes away has really good prices. Especially when you take in the fact that the rates are for 4hr sessions!While I would LOVE to own some land out in the country... Unfortunately, in the city, we can't just mosey on out to the porch and fire off a couple rounds... well, we COULD... but unless you want to go to jail, it's not recommended.
There's a lot that goes into an indoor range... mostly for safety. The air filtration, ventalation, exhaust and conditioning system alone (to meet Federal Standards) can run upwards of $4 Million dollars (Yeah, MILLION). Most businesses are designed around actually MAKING money... paying staff, maintenance on the lanes, trash bags, maintenance on firearms, electricity, all factor into that.
Thus... $66 to rent a pistol and shoot for an hour.
You are welcome to come out and shoot. It would however be a 3hr drive for you though.
I hear you on that and am not against someone making a profit to recoup their expenses. The nearest indoor range to me that is about 45 minutes away has really good prices. Especially when you take in the fact that the rates are for 4hr sessions!
"Walk-in Rate (Maximum 4 hours per visit)
- Non-member rate is $20 per visit for the pistol range.
- Non-member rate is $30 per hour for the rifle range.
- Shared lane is $14.75 for the second person.
- Law Enforcement/Firemen/EMS/Active Military rates are $15 per visit. Valid work ID card required.
Gun Rentals
- Hand gun rentals are available for $11 per gun.
- Machine gun rentals are available to qualified persons at the rate of $25 per gun for standard machine guns
- Suppressed and other weapons are available to qualified persons at the rate of $50 per gun.
- Our ammunition MUST be used in ALL rentals guns and renters will be accompanied by a sales associate at ALL times."
Damn, I'm really starting to think, I opened a bad can of worms by asking about them........
That looks about right showing up with nothing.
My only problem is that you have to shoot their rifles? I can see their rifle ammo only to control that 100%. But rifle?
Maybe I am missing something, but no one ever accused me of being smart!
Wow!
Makes me super grateful for FRC in BR.
Allowed to shoot my AR and 20ga...
Allowed to do holster work.
Allowed to go dark (lights out) if no one is on the line.
Allowed to go downrange and practice moving/shooting drills (if no one else is on the line).
Allowed to practice rifle (with sling) to pistol transitions. ...
And all for $400 a year.
Bring my own (reloads) ammo (cheap ammo costs)
Bring my own targets ($0.60/each).
I go about 10-12 times a month...that's about $2.77 per visit range fee...
Think I'm winning on that deal
I understand charging what they need to charge, and if the supply/demand is where it justifies that, then I don't blame them at all...just glad I have FRC so close to me...
FRC is a great facility.
Just in response...
Allowed to shoot my AR and 20ga -- see above.
Allowed to do holster work. -- there have been some issues with this, so for safety, drawing from the holster isn't allowed (lessons learned).
Allowed to go dark (lights out) if no one is on the line. -- There are actually concessions for this in the works as well... also including fog and ultraviolet lights.
Allowed to go downrange and practice moving/shooting drills (if no one else is on the line). -- This would more than likely not be allowed due to lead exposure and safety.
Allowed to practice rifle (with sling) to pistol transitions. -- Same as holster above.
Bring my own (reloads) ammo (cheap ammo costs) -- Reloads are allowed.
Bring my own targets ($0.60/each). -- Your own targets are allowed (minimum of 12x12 size).
Not everyone has the experience and capability to properly execute certain drills safely... and since no one is issued a "SAFE TO BE TACTICAL" certificate, there's no way to police that. Do you know how many geared up "operators" they would have in the lanes if they just allowed anything? lol
This is also why the target size is limited... you'd have shooters trying to bullseye index cards at 25 yards chewing up the ceiling and walls and everything else. Lane maintenance is expensive when shooters sheer bolt heads and cables while attempting to "train". How the shuttle gets so shot up is beyond me.
I guess TECHNICALLY it could ALL be written off as "Hey, you signed the waiver!".
There are a number of reasons the rifles are limited to just the rifles available for rent (though they are trying to work on something with the memberships that could possibly allow for specific member levels to bring in specific rifles only).
Here are some of the reasons...
1. Ammo regulation. Just because you purchase their ammo doesn't mean you actually are using it in the firearm. They don't have someone standing over you watching you load the rifle. This problem has surfaced with Judge Revolvers shooting 410 rounds in the range.
2. Safety. A range officer needs to oversee all rifle packages. They simply do not have the manpower to supply a range officer to all 14 lanes when rifles are in use.
3. Future "features" are in the works. I believe they are also working on a "Sight-In" package. Where, again with specific firearms, they may allow the purchase of magazines with specific round counts in order to allow members to sight-in rifles.
4. The back-stop is monitored and inspected regularly. Damage from rifle rounds is significant in comparison to Handgun Rounds. This is mitigated by not allowing just anyone to come in with any rifle and put rounds down range.
4. It's 25 yards. Most have trouble sighting in at that distance for the distance they are actually wanting. Another service may be that the range officers sight in the rifle for you. Again, just proposed ideas at this point.
5. Range Programs. Specific firearms manufacturers provide rifles for ranges through a range program. They are working on additional programs to provide firearms that aren't so expensive to maintain.
Remember, the range is new-ish. It's only been open for going on two years. There are still bugs to be worked out, and you need to crawl before you can walk. Additional features are always being discussed. Rest assured, when the time comes, new features will be announced.
Safety is always a priority... for the customers and the staff.
Last Friday I shot my handgun there and I can say the facility is clean and employees were helpful. I inquired about bringing my Ar15 the following day and was told they were not allowed. Sadly I was no longer interested in purchasing the yearly membership.....I'm only 10 minutes away! Why not charge an additional fee, say $5.00 more per visit or per rifle you bring in there? I would gladly pay extra to cover any additional expenses the range may incur from using such rifle/ammo. Given the number of ar15's out there, our hot summers, being indoors to sight in your rifle or to just shoot is a win in my book. I'm glad to hear the indoor range in Arabi allows Ar15 rifles. I will make a trip over there tomorrow.