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Posted: 10/25/2019 5:19:22 PM EDT

OK Guys. We have had some awesome get togethers over the years. Webb, and Manatee were the main venues. As the Democrats have slowly eroded and chipped away at our rights, we seem to have just layed back and took it. I know I have been guilty of this. Waiting for someone else to do something.

So Webb is now run by semi fascist gov't thugs and Manatee was railroaded be lefty infiltrators( pardon my oversimplification of the situations). I haven't been shooting (other than the odd Armadillo) in a couple of years. So, what are our options? Shoot Straight here in Ft Misery has always been welcoming, but indoor shooting just sucks. Any suggestions?

Okeechobee has a pretty nice range. I am not really familiar with how they would welcome a group, but I believe they rent range space. It is a bit far for most of the shooters I am familiar with. I know there is a range in Lake Wales that I could make some inquiries. It is, um, a little rustic? But that's ok. I really don't want to take on full responsibility, but if not me, who? I mean, I have the good looks, manners and charm. Like, a fat George Clooney.

Anybody got any suggestions? The weather we be getting a bit better. What say ya'll?

Posted: 10/25/2019 5:51:27 PM EDT

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The last shoot I attended was up at St. Augustine.
Not sure if that range is still available but its the only one off the top of my mind which could accept a group.

Posted: 10/25/2019 5:53:48 PM EDT

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Isn't there a range in Leesburg (Lake county)?

Easy access by I-75, the Turnpike, and SR44 from I-95.

Posted: 10/25/2019 6:33:12 PM EDT

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It is Ares Training Facility. Currently closed for updates. Heard they are getting complaints from neighbors.

https://arestrainingfacility.com/

Don

Posted: 10/25/2019 6:44:22 PM EDT

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There’s Hernando Sportsmans Club in Brooksville. Never been there but it might be an option.

Clicky

Posted: 10/26/2019 5:21:15 AM EDT

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Not sure if the new facility in Citrus county would work... of course that puts the event on the central west coast.

Posted: 10/26/2019 8:54:44 AM EDT

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This is a relatively new venue JTAC Ranch but I don't know anything about it except what's on their website.

It's in Nichols Fla. (Polk County)

Posted: 10/27/2019 11:43:59 AM EDT

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Thanks Guys! That gives me a few venues to think about. I'll do some research and see what I come up with. other than work being busy as fuck from now until New Year's......

Posted: 10/29/2019 7:09:26 AM EDT

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Ares would be great once they get things sorted out, but I’m up for any of the ranges mentioned.

Posted: 10/29/2019 9:28:30 AM EDT

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Triple N Ranch is a relatively new Public Range in Osceola County between St. cloud and Melbourne, Looks big enough, open to the public.

https://myfwc.com/hunting/safety-education/shooting-ranges/triple-n-ranch/

Posted: 11/15/2019 11:59:31 AM EDT

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Triple N Ranch is a relatively new Public Range in Osceola County between St. cloud and Melbourne, Looks big enough, open to the public.

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Triple N is great. I have been going there recently. It is new and big.

Posted: 11/15/2019 6:35:23 PM EDT

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Triple N Ranch is a relatively new Public Range in Osceola County between St. cloud and Melbourne, Looks big enough, open to the public.

https://myfwc.com/hunting/safety-education/shooting-ranges/triple-n-ranch/

Triple N is great. I have been going there recently. It is new and big.

Rent golf carts and do sporting clays

Posted: 11/15/2019 10:19:39 PM EDT

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Triple N Ranch is a relatively new Public Range in Osceola County between St. cloud and Melbourne, Looks big enough, open to the public.

https://myfwc.com/hunting/safety-education/shooting-ranges/triple-n-ranch/

Triple N is great. I have been going there recently. It is new and big.

Rent golf carts and do sporting clays

The 200 yard range is nice too. 200's are hard to find outside of club ranges around me.

Posted: 11/15/2019 10:42:00 PM EDT

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Did they make you Qualify to shoot the 200 yard range?

Posted: 11/15/2019 10:44:44 PM EDT

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The 200 yard range is nice too. 200's are hard to find outside of club ranges around me.

Did they make you Qualify to shoot the 200 yard range?

Yes. Just had to put 5 rounds into a fairly easy target space at 100 yards and then get it signed. That's what makes the 200 so good IMO, not many people on it.

Posted: 11/15/2019 10:50:08 PM EDT

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Tachyon_01

Where do you live

I'm at Narcossie (sp) & boggy creek

Posted: 11/15/2019 10:51:03 PM EDT

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Longwood, about 12 miles north of Orlando.

Posted: 11/15/2019 10:54:04 PM EDT

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So you come down the 417

I was here picking up parts today, 265 W Marvin Ave, Longwood,

Posted: 11/15/2019 10:59:22 PM EDT

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Yes. It takes me about an hour and a half, maybe less to get there.

Posted: 11/15/2019 11:00:53 PM EDT

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That's right down the street from my old high school.

Posted: 11/15/2019 11:31:29 PM EDT

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M4 clone with EOTech 512 @ 100.

Posted: 11/15/2019 11:35:33 PM EDT

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I'm old school, I shoot irons even with my old eyes

Posted: 11/15/2019 11:52:52 PM EDT

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I'm ok with irons out to 100 but prefer something illuminated for anything longer. Been using a 3.5x ACOG for the 200. Would love to be able to get decent groups with irons at that range. My 50yo eyes aren't up to that though.

Posted: 11/30/2019 10:27:06 PM EDT

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any update?

MRW in Winter Garden

Posted: 12/1/2019 4:17:01 PM EDT

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FWIW, Okeechobee Shooting Sports will rent private ranges to groups. Might need to have one of their RSOs unless someone is certified by an outside org, I think. Private ranges go up to 100 yards now. Also have shorter ones.

No need to qualify to be on the 200 yard public ranges.

They have a lot of church groups and Scout groups come out so they are used to it. They let Scouts camp sometimes.

If this ends up there, I'm in for sure.

Posted: 12/29/2019 5:21:57 PM EDT

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Any updates on this? Would love to get together for a shoot!

Posted: 12/31/2019 4:17:23 PM EDT

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Ares is now open in leesburg

Posted: 1/2/2020 10:41:16 AM EDT

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Was just going to post about them reopening as well. I'll be up for Ares, it's about 1:15 mins from my house.

Posted: 1/10/2020 9:30:38 AM EDT

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Volusia County Gun & Hunt Club is pretty decent. It's on US-44 (east of Orlando and I-4) so that is the other side of the state. Monday and Wednesday are open range (non members can use all day for $15). See the website for pictures of the range and calendar of events (which is pretty active).

Posted: 1/10/2020 5:57:42 PM EDT

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Volusia County Gun & Hunt Club is pretty decent. It's on US-44 (east of Orlando and I-4) so that is the other side of the state. Monday and Wednesday are open range (non members can use all day for $15). See the website for pictures of the range and calendar of events (which is pretty active).

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I like this club but probably not built for groups. Most of the bays are pretty small. They do have one large bay but maybe only 50 yards max.
The rifle range is no where near the pistol range and not sure how many people it can hold.

Posted: 1/18/2020 10:40:58 PM EDT

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There membership rates are higher than giraffe coochie.

Posted: 1/23/2020 9:50:13 AM EDT

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I like the idea of Okeechobee. It's been far too long since the Webb and Manatee days!

Posted: 1/23/2020 3:53:09 PM EDT

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This is a relatively new venue JTAC Ranch but I don't know anything about it except what's on their website.

It's in Nichols Fla. (Polk County)

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I'd go there. It looks great

Posted: 1/23/2020 5:52:39 PM EDT

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Why not go to the Hernando County machine gun shoot

Posted: 1/23/2020 6:12:24 PM EDT

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Several Orlando shooters will be there. Pm me if anybody else on here is going.

Posted: 2/4/2020 11:38:04 PM EDT

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It's in Nichols Fla. (Polk County)

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That is close for me, never heard of it. But I have not been shooting for a while and
have been itching to get out.

Interested

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