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Posted: 2/20/2012 9:41:39 PM
Originally Posted By GiggleSmith: Originally Posted By mrpoupon:I live in PA and my range is in NJ. In NJ at the range I belong to, the limit is 15 rounds for a magazine. I hear people complain about NJ gun laws/restrictions and people tell me I live in the free state of PA where we can have 30 round mags. Seems like PA ranges are more restrictive....5 rounds only? WTF? I'd rather shoot in NJ. Originally Posted By DisplacedHoosier: Pennsylvania ranges are ridiculous with their restrictions. I've lived in other states where there are no range restrictions, except for full-auto fire. Those are Game Lands Ranges you are talking about. Private Clubs have no such restrictions. If you've seen or read about some of the stupidity that happens at Games Lands you'll know why there are this restrictions. While I don't agree with the restrictions I understand and have seen the reasons why.  out of +1 - Philly scum going out and tearing shit up unchecked will do that....
I can't shoot 50bmg and full auto at the range...... other than that there are 0 restrictions |
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Posted: 2/24/2012 10:35:28 PM
Originally Posted By PlatinumArms:
Originally Posted By doc736:
^ I am a member there and like it. I go mostly during the week so no one is there and they even have a full auto day for those with more money than brains J/K  . I also used to belong to Delaware County Field and Stream in Aston area (I THINK) when I lived in DELCOAston Field and Stream is only 10 minutes from me and have ben there several times as a guest. Nice place to shoot, only problem is you can't have any more than one round in the gun. Not that I'm looking to go crazy squeezing rounds off, just think it'll not be as much fun when shooting an AK. This is not true. There is a 5 round limit on pistol and rifle. Delco Field and Stream is a great range. The have 100 yd rifle range, 25-50 yd pistol range, black powder range, smallbore rifle range, airgun range, skeet, trap, table trap, 5 stand sporting clays, archery range, archer field course, and several actvities as well as many matches. No longer run by the old fudds, the club and matches get better every year. You should check it out. |
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Posted: 2/25/2012 7:03:47 AM
Originally Posted By TARFU:
Originally Posted By PlatinumArms: Originally Posted By doc736: ^ I am a member there and like it. I go mostly during the week so no one is there and they even have a full auto day for those with more money than brains J/K . I also used to belong to Delaware County Field and Stream in Aston area (I THINK) when I lived in DELCOAston Field and Stream is only 10 minutes from me and have ben there several times as a guest. Nice place to shoot, only problem is you can't have any more than one round in the gun. Not that I'm looking to go crazy squeezing rounds off, just think it'll not be as much fun when shooting an AK. This is not true. There is a 5 round limit on pistol and rifle. Delco Field and Stream is a great range. The have 100 yd rifle range, 25-50 yd pistol range, black powder range, smallbore rifle range, airgun range, skeet, trap, table trap, 5 stand sporting clays, archery range, archer field course, and several actvities as well as many matches. No longer run by the old fudds, the club and matches get better every year. You should check it out. I'll agree it's worth joining there - the clays tables are awesomely convenient also |
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DisplacedHoosier
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Posted: 3/2/2012 3:21:23 PM
Originally Posted By GiggleSmith:
Originally Posted By mrpoupon:I live in PA and my range is in NJ. In NJ at the range I belong to, the limit is 15 rounds for a magazine. I hear people complain about NJ gun laws/restrictions and people tell me I live in the free state of PA where we can have 30 round mags. Seems like PA ranges are more restrictive....5 rounds only? WTF? I'd rather shoot in NJ.
Originally Posted By DisplacedHoosier:
Pennsylvania ranges are ridiculous with their restrictions. I've lived in other states where there are no range restrictions, except for full-auto fire. Those are Game Lands Ranges you are talking about. Private Clubs have no such restrictions. If you've seen or read about some of the stupidity that happens at Games Lands you'll know why there are this restrictions. While I don't agree with the restrictions I understand and have seen the reasons why.
out of Nope. Just about every range I've looked into has had a magazine restriction, including private ranges. I've yet to see a good reason as to why most ranges only allow 5 rounds in a rifle at a time.
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Posted: 3/2/2012 3:55:05 PM
Originally Posted By DisplacedHoosier: Originally Posted By GiggleSmith: Originally Posted By mrpoupon:I live in PA and my range is in NJ. In NJ at the range I belong to, the limit is 15 rounds for a magazine. I hear people complain about NJ gun laws/restrictions and people tell me I live in the free state of PA where we can have 30 round mags. Seems like PA ranges are more restrictive....5 rounds only? WTF? I'd rather shoot in NJ. Originally Posted By DisplacedHoosier: Pennsylvania ranges are ridiculous with their restrictions. I've lived in other states where there are no range restrictions, except for full-auto fire. Those are Game Lands Ranges you are talking about. Private Clubs have no such restrictions. If you've seen or read about some of the stupidity that happens at Games Lands you'll know why there are this restrictions. While I don't agree with the restrictions I understand and have seen the reasons why. out of Nope. Just about every range I've looked into has had a magazine restriction, including private ranges. I've yet to see a good reason as to why most ranges only allow 5 rounds in a rifle at a time. you're looking at the wrong ranges then.... none of that at either range I've belonged to and the ones I've attended - the same |
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Posted: 3/4/2012 4:24:03 PM
Originally Posted By NUCdt04:
Originally Posted By DisplacedHoosier:
Originally Posted By GiggleSmith:
Originally Posted By mrpoupon:I live in PA and my range is in NJ. In NJ at the range I belong to, the limit is 15 rounds for a magazine. I hear people complain about NJ gun laws/restrictions and people tell me I live in the free state of PA where we can have 30 round mags. Seems like PA ranges are more restrictive....5 rounds only? WTF? I'd rather shoot in NJ.
Originally Posted By DisplacedHoosier:
Pennsylvania ranges are ridiculous with their restrictions. I've lived in other states where there are no range restrictions, except for full-auto fire. Those are Game Lands Ranges you are talking about. Private Clubs have no such restrictions. If you've seen or read about some of the stupidity that happens at Games Lands you'll know why there are this restrictions. While I don't agree with the restrictions I understand and have seen the reasons why.
out of Nope. Just about every range I've looked into has had a magazine restriction, including private ranges. I've yet to see a good reason as to why most ranges only allow 5 rounds in a rifle at a time.
you're looking at the wrong ranges then.... none of that at either range I've belonged to and the ones I've attended - the same Hmmm...then the people who told me about DCFS must be mistaken––-they've told me that there are magazine restrictions, and that (among a few other reasons) has been the reason that I have opted not to join. If there are in fact no magazine restrictions then I may give them another look. |
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Posted: 3/4/2012 6:27:17 PM
Originally Posted By DisplacedHoosier: Originally Posted By NUCdt04: Originally Posted By DisplacedHoosier: Originally Posted By GiggleSmith: Originally Posted By mrpoupon:I live in PA and my range is in NJ. In NJ at the range I belong to, the limit is 15 rounds for a magazine. I hear people complain about NJ gun laws/restrictions and people tell me I live in the free state of PA where we can have 30 round mags. Seems like PA ranges are more restrictive....5 rounds only? WTF? I'd rather shoot in NJ. Originally Posted By DisplacedHoosier: Pennsylvania ranges are ridiculous with their restrictions. I've lived in other states where there are no range restrictions, except for full-auto fire. Those are Game Lands Ranges you are talking about. Private Clubs have no such restrictions. If you've seen or read about some of the stupidity that happens at Games Lands you'll know why there are this restrictions. While I don't agree with the restrictions I understand and have seen the reasons why. out of Nope. Just about every range I've looked into has had a magazine restriction, including private ranges. I've yet to see a good reason as to why most ranges only allow 5 rounds in a rifle at a time. you're looking at the wrong ranges then.... none of that at either range I've belonged to and the ones I've attended - the same Hmmm...then the people who told me about DCFS must be mistaken––-they've told me that there are magazine restrictions, and that (among a few other reasons) has been the reason that I have opted not to join. If there are in fact no magazine restrictions then I may give them another look. delco is very restrictive and, unless you live close and/or shoot lots of shotgun isn't "worth it" (unfortunately) they have houses right behind the backstop, I can understand the apprehension they have
but inside of an hour there are clubs that are good to go |
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Posted: 3/5/2012 12:13:14 PM
Originally Posted By NUCdt04:
Originally Posted By PlatinumArms:
Originally Posted By Xanathar:
Yea, it's 1 round now...for rifles anyway. I'm going to Southern Chester County this Sunday to check it out. Looks like a nice club and hear their pretty empty most of the time. I also read you need to be member or NRA, don't think it's much but will find out soon.
DCFS is currently 5 rounds at a time for rifle (Since 2009 or 2010?), 5 rounds for pistol (possible increase in works with enough complaining from members). No working from a holster on the pistol range. Only time limits are on the shotgun ranges on Sundays before noon. Southern Chester has more limited shooting times then other ranges, nothing before 10am, Sundays before noon, Shooting stops at 4, 5, 6 or 7 depending on day of week and time of year. No magazine limits that I know of. Lower Prov doesnt have magazine limits, but does limit you to 1 shot per 1 or 3 seconds (depends on range) unless you go through training/qualification process. North of the city has some ranges, some with similar rules. If you want less rules you need to head to where the gun ranges aren’t in densely populated areas and under attack by neighbors or under control of shooters who only believe in "sporting purposes". Usually this will mean ranges further west, further north - or yes even sometimes in NJ. I personally am a member at both DCFS (5 minutes away) and NHRPC (great facilities). If you wanted to see NHRPC, my best recommendation would be to come out for a match. They are all fairly low pressure events, you get to spend time with like minded people, and we have all skill levels from beginner/novice to expert/master. There may still be room for this weekend's Practical/Precision match, and there is always room at the IDPA matches (First Sundays, 10am). NHRPC sounds like a nice place, I also did a little research on them. It sounds like you live closeby to me, how long does it take you to get there? Google maps says about an hour and 20 minutes for me. Regarding this weekend's practical/precision match, i'm assuming it's with handguns? Would I need to be a member to enter? what part of DELCO are you in (feel free to PM me) - I'm headed up to the club tomorrow for the match. It's usually about an hour to an hour and a half drive but well worth it for what the range delivers
I just saw this...haven't been on here for a bit. I live right in Wallingford. I'm still trying to make a trip down to Southern Chester to check it out...that will help me make a decision on wether to join DCFS or there. DCFS is just so close to me. |
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Posted: 3/5/2012 12:17:31 PM
I was also looking for a place to shoot skeet this upcoming weekend that is somewhat closeby to delaware county. Somewhere me and a few friends could go without having to be a member. Any recomendations?
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Posted: 3/5/2012 12:26:54 PM
Originally Posted By PlatinumArms: I was also looking for a place to shoot skeet this upcoming weekend that is somewhat closeby to delaware county. Somewhere me and a few friends could go without having to be a member. Any recomendations? DELCO is great for clays but you'd have to go with a member... I am (unfortunately) not one |
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Posted: 3/7/2012 2:15:16 AM
Originally Posted By PlatinumArms: I just saw this...haven't been on here for a bit. I live right in Wallingford. I'm still trying to make a trip down to Southern Chester to check it out...that will help me make a decision on wether to join DCFS or there. DCFS is just so close to me. Skip DCF&S and go check out SCCS&FA. Great range, great bunch of people running it. If you're in Wallingford, it's a straight shot down Route 1 towards Kennett Square. DCF&S is not only a restrictive Fudd & NRA-style range, but they've had their fair share of shady internal politics going on. I have been a member at both ranges for quite some time and stopped renewing at DCF&S even though it was minutes away from where I lived. If you want to go sight in your hunting rifle once a year, shoot skeet/trap with the in crowd, or be grizzled and sit in the clubhouse all day, it's perfect. |
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Posted: 3/7/2012 10:22:32 AM
^^ Second the above, I am a member of SCCFSA and it's a great club.
If you want to shoot sporting clays and are willing to drive a bit further, Atglen has an "open" sporting clays match every Sunday (?) that is open to the public. You should call ahead to make sure that they are still running those open matches; I was a member of Atglen for over a decade but let my membership expire in 2011. I joined SCCFSA (which is closer to me) and I haven't had a reason to drive another 30 minutes to get to Atglen.  |
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Posted: 3/9/2012 8:36:59 PM
Recently started shooting at Southern Chester County myself and I like it. I haven't been there on a weekend yet but I do hear that it can get crowded.
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Posted: 3/15/2012 8:12:17 PM
Originally Posted By Steelcap:
Recently started shooting at Southern Chester County myself and I like it. I haven't been there on a weekend yet but I do hear that it can get crowded. I've gone during the week and only saw one other person. The weekend, its a bit different. This weekend is IPSC! |
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