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AR15.COM
10/19/2004 4:31:46 PM EDT
Just moved here from Austin, Texas....and need some assistance gaining my bearings.

I'm living in the Waterford Lakes area, east of Orlando....as I have to commute out to KSC for work.  I am looking for a couple of things, locally:

1)  A good black rifle friendly range.  No real long shooting, yet....only 100 yards required for me for now.

2)  A good gun store....looking for a reputable shop, preferably with the AR15 team Seal of Approval.  I enjoy doing business with those who appreciate their customers and are willing to take care of them...so if you have had good experiences in the area, please let me know and I'll try to help pass on the thanks.

3)  IDPA matches.  I don't currently compete....but would like to start sometime in the future.  I am also looking for a place locally to go through the training required for a CWL, as well as any pistol training courses.

Many Thanks,
Max Green
10/20/2004 1:38:09 PM EDT
[#1]
WOW....no Central Florida representation around here....eh?

I guess I'll go around and do my own reviews of the ranges / local shops.  Hopefully post up something useful for others located in this area  

Max
10/20/2004 1:45:23 PM EDT
[#2]
There are plenty of Orlando area ARFCOMers! You also might want to register at.........................

floridashootersnetwork.com

HS1
10/20/2004 4:40:05 PM EDT
[#3]
Thanks HS1...just signed up :D
10/20/2004 4:59:10 PM EDT
[#4]
Ishikawa:

For IDPA, the Central Florida Rifle and Pistol Club/Assoc. near the Orlando airport is open the public.  Matches are the first Sunday of every month.  Please bring pistol and holster, extra mag and holder, about 100 rounds, some form of cover (vest) and about $15.00.

You will need a membership to shoot there on a regular basis, but the facility is nice.

Here they are:  www.cfrpc.com/

If you just want to shoot your rifle, there is a range in Holly Hill near Daytona that is open to the public for $3.00.  It is called Strickland and is closed on Tuesdays and Sundays.  IM me if you want directions.

If you would like to join a local range that is nearby, Seminole County has a range on East 46 that is nice.  Member signup is the first Sunday of the month.  
Their site is  www.scgaa.org/

Hope this helps.

-White Horse in Deltona
10/22/2004 11:43:56 AM EDT
[#5]
Im in the orlando area (actually Oviedo) which is about 5 min from Orlando.  I go to pace outfitters in Altamonte Springs and they are a good bunch of people, ask for Chris and he will hook you up.  Most of the shops around are overpriced so I would stick with Pace.  I belong to www.scgaa.org and would highly recommend becoming a member , for $120 a year you can come to the range 7 days a week and sometimes your the only one there.
10/22/2004 1:19:54 PM EDT
[#6]

Quoted:
Im in the orlando area (actually Oviedo) which is about 5 min from Orlando.  I go to pace outfitters in Altamonte Springs and they are a good bunch of people, ask for Chris and he will hook you up.  Most of the shops around are overpriced so I would stick with Pace.  I belong to www.scgaa.org and would highly recommend becoming a member , for $120 a year you can come to the range 7 days a week and sometimes your the only one there.





We'll be neighbors in about a year, I'm having a house built in Oviedo.
10/22/2004 2:10:13 PM EDT
[#7]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Im in the orlando area (actually Oviedo) which is about 5 min from Orlando.  I go to pace outfitters in Altamonte Springs and they are a good bunch of people, ask for Chris and he will hook you up.  Most of the shops around are overpriced so I would stick with Pace.  I belong to www.scgaa.org and would highly recommend becoming a member , for $120 a year you can come to the range 7 days a week and sometimes your the only one there.





We'll be neighbors in about a year, I'm having a house built in Oviedo.




really, where abouts?? IM me if you dont want it posted
10/22/2004 5:59:14 PM EDT
[#8]

Quoted:

Quoted:

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Im in the orlando area (actually Oviedo) which is about 5 min from Orlando.  I go to pace outfitters in Altamonte Springs and they are a good bunch of people, ask for Chris and he will hook you up.  Most of the shops around are overpriced so I would stick with Pace.  I belong to www.scgaa.org and would highly recommend becoming a member , for $120 a year you can come to the range 7 days a week and sometimes your the only one there.





We'll be neighbors in about a year, I'm having a house built in Oviedo.








really, where abouts?? IM me if you dont want it posted





"Live Oak Reserve" on 419, off Lockwood Road.
10/22/2004 6:38:44 PM EDT
[#9]
That is a nice part of Oveido, you will be happy here.  Look me up once you get here I will take you to my range.
10/22/2004 7:39:56 PM EDT
[#10]

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That is a nice part of Oveido, you will be happy here.  Look me up once you get here I will take you to my range.




Will do! Thanks!
10/22/2004 7:42:48 PM EDT
[#11]
I live at Dean Rd. and Aloma Ave. in Oviedo.

Hey, guys.  hey
For a broad selection of firearms at decent prices, I like to make a trip all the way over to Florida Gun Exchange on US1 on the south end of Port Orange just north of SR 5A (it's actually in Allandale).

I was thinking about applying at SCGAA.  Not sure if I want to buy a membership, though.  I don't get that many chances to visit the range being a full-time college student and all.  Too much homework. <<Edited for grammar...darn Vodka>>
10/25/2004 5:04:16 PM EDT
[#12]
Whatever you do dont go to shoot straight, rude employees that will argue with you and charge you $400 for a Kel-Tec Sub2000 that retails for about $250-300
10/31/2004 6:56:42 PM EDT
[#13]
Thanks for the head's up Repub!
11/1/2004 1:33:11 AM EDT
[#14]
in orlando area
Central Florida Rifle and Pistol Club
www.cfrpc.com

East Orange Shooting Sports
Located just off Forsyth Rd.
7210 Gardner St.
Winter Park FL.
Phone 407-679-1995 fax 407-679-5828Oak

Ridge Gun Range, 632 West Oak Ridge Road, Orlando, FL 32809.
Phone: 407-857-5663

rig gun range  on obt

universal weapons on obt

shoting galery on 33st

11/2/2004 5:44:35 PM EDT
[#15]
+1 for SCGAA
+1 for PACE
also try AAA pawn and gun in Deland (decent prices and a nice selection)

If you guys want to have a ARF.com members meet at SCGAA Im in.
11/10/2004 11:07:39 AM EDT
[#16]
Titusville Rifle and Pistol Club on SR 46 titusvillegun.com/ has what you're looking for as well.

A gunshop close to KSC I recommend is Indian River Sportsman on US-1 in Titusville www.indianriversportsman.com
11/10/2004 12:02:55 PM EDT
[#17]
Hey,neighbor;
I'm right off Goldenrod & Curryford. Can't believe you'd leave Austin for here! I'd go back to South Texas tomorrow if there was enough work.
11/10/2004 8:58:42 PM EDT
[#18]
Max get a hold of the range master at KSC, he may even let you shoot there at the base. They have several instructors who can check you out and get you squared away for your permit.

Good luck.
11/15/2004 10:30:59 AM EDT
[#19]
Boom,
    Spaceport Gun Club has been closed for a while now, and the club is looking for new facilities to relocate to. It's too bad, that was a nice facility although rifle was restricted to 100 yards.