I've been thinking about seeing what all it would take to open a firing range seeing as the majority of the ones around here have either shut down or changed to LE and Military use only.
I would start small and gradually expand to larger and more ranges/lanes.
Does anyone know if there are any particular rule and regulations set for firing/shooting ranges like ATF does to an FFL?
My quick throwout of a fully developed plan when mostly finished would be several pistol, shotgun, smaller caliber long rifle, larger caliber long rifle, machine gun, and bow (might as well have a place for them too). I would have indoor and outdoor ranges. Might would see about having shoothouses (something like shown here
M.A.T.C.H. Houses). Might set-up a designated area for paintball as my area doesn't have any places for that either.
It would be open to all legally eligable persons, including LE & Military. Silencers, AOW, SBS, and SBR would be allowed, also.
As the range developed, my rules and regulations would change to fit any additions added. As well as fees, operating hours, weapon rentals, ammo purchases, merchandise supporting range, and other things that would be appropriate. I would see about hosting gun competitions and other things of that nature.
All in all it would basically be one bad-ass firing range center where anything is legally possible.
So again, are there any special requirements, rules, or regulations that would have to be followed to a minimum similiar to an FFL?
Thanks for any info.
Chev