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Posted: 8/21/2016 2:41:04 PM EDT
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Yahoo or Google search for Curtis Gates Lloyd Wildlife Management Area Shooting Range .
Right at half way. |
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Posted: 8/22/2016 2:53:37 PM EDT
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Thanks. That looks like exactly what I need.
Information is pretty sparse on the web. Do I need a permit? (OH state ranges do...) OK for non-KY residents? EDIT: Guess I can call the 800 number...oops. 
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Posted: 8/23/2016 9:33:50 PM EDT
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You just show up at the ranges. They are all un-managed as far as I know. There is also a range at Kleber WMA. It is closer to Lex than Cinci though.
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Posted: 8/23/2016 9:49:14 PM EDT
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Thanks swire.
Called the KY FW info line and was directed to call the range office at Curtis Gates Lloyd and ask how to get in. They won't return my call. The PDFs on both areas seem to imply single-shot rifles only are allowed?? Do those even exist anymore? 
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Posted: 8/23/2016 9:53:30 PM EDT
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I found an old thread from 2006 on it. It says:
It's open to the public. Open 7 days a week. Shooting starts at 0900 and goes till dusk. It's unsupervised. Clean up after yourself and share the shooting space. 100 Yards long. I only go there to test stuff because you can only shoot sitting down and thru the tubes. |
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Posted: 8/23/2016 9:55:38 PM EDT
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It sounds like this range or at least part of the range is managed. They have a Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lloyd-Wildlife-Management-Area-Shooting-Range/211509112203194
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Posted: 8/23/2016 10:12:21 PM EDT
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Yahoo or Google search for Curtis Gates Lloyd Wildlife Management Area Shooting Range That place absolutely blows but its the only place that meets the OP's requirements. Better get there early or be prepared to wait a while for a bench to open up. |
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Posted: 8/23/2016 11:25:07 PM EDT
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That place absolutely blows but its the only place that meets the OP's requirements. Better get there early or be prepared to wait a while for a bench to open up. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Yahoo or Google search for Curtis Gates Lloyd Wildlife Management Area Shooting Range That place absolutely blows but its the only place that meets the OP's requirements. Better get there early or be prepared to wait a while for a bench to open up. What other options are there if I'm more flexible? Indoor is fine, it just costs a ton. This is my friends first time shooting...I want it to be good. We'll be doing rifles for sure. |
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Posted: 8/23/2016 11:42:28 PM EDT
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What other options are there if I'm more flexible? Indoor is fine, it just costs a ton. This is my friends first time shooting...I want it to be good. We'll be doing rifles for sure. If you're willing to drive south of Lexington there's the Sugar Creek Range |
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Posted: 8/23/2016 11:51:39 PM EDT
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"Point Blank" in Florence is very nice and, I my opinion, reasonable.
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Posted: 8/24/2016 7:54:32 AM EDT
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What other options are there if I'm more flexible? Indoor is fine, it just costs a ton. This is my friends first time shooting...I want it to be good. We'll be doing rifles for sure. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Yahoo or Google search for Curtis Gates Lloyd Wildlife Management Area Shooting Range That place absolutely blows but its the only place that meets the OP's requirements. Better get there early or be prepared to wait a while for a bench to open up. What other options are there if I'm more flexible? Indoor is fine, it just costs a ton. This is my friends first time shooting...I want it to be good. We'll be doing rifles for sure. Unfortunately the only ranges in the NKY area that are open to the public are all indoor ranges (other then Lloyds). Point Blank in Florence is your best bet. There is also Shooters Supply in Independence. I guess it depends on your budget, time and what you want to shoot? Lloyds is free and is a 100yrd range so if you have more time than money and are only going to shoot rifles, Lloyds may be the better choice but if you are OK with a 25yd indoor range and/or are wanting to shoot handguns too, I would go to Point Blank. |
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Posted: 8/24/2016 1:49:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: What other options are there if I'm more flexible? Kleber WMA. It is unmanaged. There are only four lanes but I've never had much of a wait to use it. Most the time no one is there. You have to shoot through tubes but it still works. The URL will take you to where it is on Google Maps. https://goo.gl/maps/JxczLquYbSK2 |
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Posted: 8/24/2016 2:41:16 PM EDT
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Kleber WMA. It is unmanaged. There are only four lanes but I've never had much of a wait to use it. Most the time no one is there. You have to shoot through tubes but it still works. The URL will take you to where it is on Google Maps. https://goo.gl/maps/JxczLquYbSK2 Quote HistoryQuoted:
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What other options are there if I'm more flexible? Kleber WMA. It is unmanaged. There are only four lanes but I've never had much of a wait to use it. Most the time no one is there. You have to shoot through tubes but it still works. The URL will take you to where it is on Google Maps. https://goo.gl/maps/JxczLquYbSK2 OK great. I saw that one...a bit out of the way for me, but could work. It was my understanding that the Lloyd WMA was unmanaged as well? |
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Posted: 8/24/2016 3:59:39 PM EDT
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OK great. I saw that one...a bit out of the way for me, but could work. It was my understanding that the Lloyd WMA was unmanaged as well? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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What other options are there if I'm more flexible? Kleber WMA. It is unmanaged. There are only four lanes but I've never had much of a wait to use it. Most the time no one is there. You have to shoot through tubes but it still works. The URL will take you to where it is on Google Maps. https://goo.gl/maps/JxczLquYbSK2 OK great. I saw that one...a bit out of the way for me, but could work. It was my understanding that the Lloyd WMA was unmanaged as well? Lloyd's is unmanaged as well. I've only been to Lloyds but from what I've read, there is very little difference between any of the WMA locations. Only reason why the Kieber WMA might be better is if it's less crowded on the weekends? |
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Posted: 8/24/2016 5:12:00 PM EDT
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OK, makes sense. Sounds like the state ODNR ranges here in Ohio.
I think we'll plan to be at Lloyds early and then go for Point Blank as a backup plan if Lloyds is mobbed. |
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Posted: 8/24/2016 8:12:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: OK great. I saw that one...a bit out of the way for me, but could work. It was my understanding that the Lloyd WMA was unmanaged as well? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: What other options are there if I'm more flexible? Kleber WMA. It is unmanaged. There are only four lanes but I've never had much of a wait to use it. Most the time no one is there. You have to shoot through tubes but it still works. The URL will take you to where it is on Google Maps. https://goo.gl/maps/JxczLquYbSK2 OK great. I saw that one...a bit out of the way for me, but could work. It was my understanding that the Lloyd WMA was unmanaged as well? Kleber is out of the way, middle of nowhere. That's good because it isn't crowded but takes forever to get there on the narrow curvy back roads. I couldn't figure out what was going on a Lloyd. Their Facebook reads as if some of the ranges are managed. I believe there is some confusion on how they worded things as well. It says something about "single projectile" but I believe that applies to the round and only for the rifle range, not shotshells or handguns on the rifle range. I would call the general Fish and Wildlife number and see if anyone there can give you information on it. |
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Posted: 8/24/2016 9:32:17 PM EDT
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Kleber is out of the way, middle of nowhere. That's good because it isn't crowded but takes forever to get there on the narrow curvy back roads. I couldn't figure out what was going on a Lloyd. Their Facebook reads as if some of the ranges are managed. I believe there is some confusion on how they worded things as well. It says something about "single projectile" but I believe that applies to the round and only for the rifle range, not shotshells or handguns on the rifle range. I would call the general Fish and Wildlife number and see if anyone there can give you information on it. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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What other options are there if I'm more flexible? Kleber WMA. It is unmanaged. There are only four lanes but I've never had much of a wait to use it. Most the time no one is there. You have to shoot through tubes but it still works. The URL will take you to where it is on Google Maps. https://goo.gl/maps/JxczLquYbSK2 OK great. I saw that one...a bit out of the way for me, but could work. It was my understanding that the Lloyd WMA was unmanaged as well? Kleber is out of the way, middle of nowhere. That's good because it isn't crowded but takes forever to get there on the narrow curvy back roads. I couldn't figure out what was going on a Lloyd. Their Facebook reads as if some of the ranges are managed. I believe there is some confusion on how they worded things as well. It says something about "single projectile" but I believe that applies to the round and only for the rifle range, not shotshells or handguns on the rifle range. I would call the general Fish and Wildlife number and see if anyone there can give you information on it. Yeah, the general number couldn't help and directed me to the regional office or something. Repeated calls and voicemails...can't get anything back. I'll take the chance and see... |
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Posted: 8/24/2016 10:24:14 PM EDT
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I couldn't figure out what was going on a Lloyd. Their Facebook reads as if some of the ranges are managed. I believe there is some confusion on how they worded things as well. It says something about "single projectile" but I believe that applies to the round and only for the rifle range, not shotshells or handguns on the rifle range. There are a number of different ranges at Lloyds. A Trap range that is members only. A skeet range that is open to the public but is managed and IIRC, is only open on Sundays. I think there is another pistol/rifle range that is members only/managed(?) but the range we are talking about for you is the 4 bench 100 yrd rifle range and that is not managed and open to the public 7 days a week. |
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Posted: 8/25/2016 2:05:44 AM EDT
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Around 30 years ago or so, I used to shoot the pistol silhouette targets there. I think it was over by the barn. I would sometimes run my Dan Wesson 744 comped 8" 44 mag. The cops were always jizzing over how fast, accurate, and powerful that thing could run. Departments were all a mess for a while trying to transition from S&W 357 magnums like the 686 to various autos such as the 10mm and 45ACP S&Ws, along with 9s in there, before settling on the Glocks most use today. While I can shoot dang near anything, I found that certainly is not true for everyone. Yet, Glocks do seem to be a gun that most people can shoot at least reasonably well.
Oh, the 80's, hot women, and so much change in the gun industry. Those were the days. The gun in question is the one in the top right of my (mostly) non-tacti-cool safe. Please don't rag on me. That is not a dent in my stash of stuff. 
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