Posted: 12/7/2005 6:40:01 AM EDT
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Why are there no ranges in the metro area of Charlotte? With 85, 77, and 485 access, why is there no range convenient to those living in the metro vicinity? What would make a range successful, are there enough pistol shooters alone or would the range have to accomodate centerfire rifle shooters too? |
Can you still shoot at Rankin Lake? |
Don't know. Never been there. When I first heard about it I had the wife call and ask how much $ to shoot , hours etc. The guy told her some kinds crazy hours and said it depended where you live as to how much it cost  |
It's insane that their aren't any outdoor ranges in the Gaston County/Charlotte area. |
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There used to be a nice indoor range off of south blvd, near Pineville, but they closed it down. My understanding is, that since it's unlawful to discharge a firearm within Charlotte city limits, we won't see such a thing anytime soon if ever again. The liberals pretty much closed Charlotte down for shooting sports. I hate indoor ranges so as a result I haven't been shooting since last February when I stopped going to Uhwarrie. We're moving to SC in the not too distant future where hopefully things will be a little more gun friendly. |
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When the range down off South Blvd. closed, I heard that was one of the factors. This may have not been true, but it's what I was told back when I used to go there. All it takes is the city council to change someone's zoning or whatever and they can put you out of business and it's no secret that our city council isn't gun friendly at all. If that's not true, then someone should open a range here because there are a ton of people who would love to have one close to home. In fact, Hyatt's has more money than God, why haven't they siezed the opportunity? |
| You're right about Hyatts having the money, I can't believe how much they mark up guns; but every time I'm in there, there are tons of people buying guns. . . It's always much cheaper for me to transfer a gun there than buy there. Even with the outrageous $48 transfer fee. |
| Well I really wanted to explore business opportunities, a range or gun shop. Especially a store friendly to shooters and enthusiasts rather than just hunters. It would also be cool to operate a range closer to the city dwellers. I love the internet but sometimes if I see a part or accessory that I want in a store, I will buy it and suck up the tax and markup to a extent. |
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Does any one know of any a good public 100~400 yard range? I just moved from Tampa, FL about a 10 month ago and have not been able to fine anything close by that will allowed me to shoot my AR. I call some place in Statesville and they wanted $300/year membership. With the move I just can’t afford that. Man…I miss Florida! We had 5 ranges to choose from. One was just $26/year and $5 to shoot all day. Like gotyersix, I’m already thinking of moving to SC. Sell my house and take a lost. I think I will be happier in SC. Plus the tax here sucks. My job moved me here and it feels like I make $500 less per month. 2xtap, Let us know if you open up a gun range/shop up, I’m still looking for a place to do my gun transfers. |
| I don't Know of any public 300-400 public ranges in Charlotte. The Charlotte rifle and pistol club is the only 300 yard range that I Know of that is Within 30 min of Charlotte. There is a public range in Gastonia with a 100 yard range. I have Shot my AR there before but they are only open For a few hours on Saturdays. the only free for all, shoot what ever you want range within an hour of Charlotte that I Know Of is in Chester SC. IF you are interested in more detail , I will have to respond back later; I'm out of town right now and I'm sending this from a Hand Held |
An hour away is not that bad. I'll make a day out of it. Please post more details when you have a chance. Do you know the prices or membership fees? Thanks! |
Ya, I can't afford that! I'm sure it's safe and fun to shoot there, and I understand why they want to get to know you befor you join, but that's a bit much. And I know I'm going to get flamed on beeing cheap, but it took me a while just to get my AR at my salary, and to pay $300 to join and $204 every year after is a bit much for how much I shoot. I only get out once a month. I hoping that Reaper7 gun range in Chester SC is more affordable. |
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Someone mentioned it earlier. The zone has to be some type "industrial". Which really doesn't explain the Pineville gun shop closing because that was industrial. But it has to be industrial to have a shooting range. I go down to Woods ferry to shoot. Cool place. It's in Leeds S.C. |
the Leeds range is where i have been going..1 1/2 hour drive for me. but i do the all day thing. met a lot of cool people down there as well, fellow let me shoot his MP-5 !!! first ever FA for me  met another guy from the forums here..think his name was "basejumper" ???
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Hello PC-Tech, I just got back from Leeds a few minutes ago. What a beautiful day to shoot. The easiest way to explain how to get there is get a S.C. map and find Chester, then find Hwy 9 comming out towards Lockhart (only about an inch on the map. If you're on Hwy 9 heading towards Lockhart or comming from Lockhart towards Chester, There is a sign at about the half way point on Hwy 9 telling you to turn to go toward the range. Turn left from Chester and right from Lockhart. The sign says Woods Ferry Rec. Area, It's all part of Sumter National Park. Turn down that road and go about 5 miles to the entrance. Don't take the first entrance about 1/2 mile off of 9. It goes to the Dove field and horse riding trails. If you're on hwy 9 comming from Chester you know you're getting warm when you see the big communication tower. The turn is near the bottom. I have'nt been working on Saturdays lately because Skydiving seasons pretty slow so I should be there next Saturday the 21st around noon as long as it's not raining. I got several ARs (one with a silencer) a couple of full auto sub-guns and a belt fed Browning 1919 on a tripod. If you see me, be sure to introduce yourself, Base-Rigger  Oh Yeh, they're starting to crack down on shooting at anything but paper targets. They'll get you for "Shooting at unauthorized targets" be carefull what you shoot at. 
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