Ranges That Are Open During the Covid19 Epidemic
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Yes . Genesee Conservation League. Be prepared for lots of cash outlay ( first time memberships plus annual fee around 300), required classes b4 any shooting occurs, and IME, a lot of fudds.
It's also my belief that no matter when you join, the full membership cost is due, no prorated fees, and all memberships expire January 1. Kind of ridiculous, as the later in the year you join, the more essentially per visit your paying. For those reasons alone I've passed on them. Others are out there, just haven't done more research.
The firing pin in Bergen will soon be opening a 500 yd range, potentially this year, but are awaiting town approval. Thier range will actually be in Batavia, but close enough. From my experience at the Pin, this will be worth waiting for.
No offense intended if your a member, but I found it to be lackluster due to costs and requirements. If I'm wrong, please enlighten me, as my experience with 2 members while doing some fact finding was far less than stellar.
Bob
6.5 Creedmoor
My biggest bitch with GCL was the constant harassment by self-appointed FUDD Range Officers. I just want to shoot and be left alone.
Rochester Brooks is nice, but it's a little bit of a hike for most in the Rochester area. They lost me several years ago when they dicked around with the members who only wanted to use the rifle and pistol ranges, and I haven't been back.
Rochester Brooks is nice, but it's a little bit of a hike for most in the Rochester area. They lost me several years ago when they dicked around with the members who only wanted to use the rifle and pistol ranges, and I haven't been back.
Blimey
.450/400 Nitro Ex
None taken. I've heard ontario rod and gun is much better for people who are closer to the start of their life than the end. I've never been there, but it's too far. The nice thing about GCL is its location. I wish it had a tactical range and steel. There is limited steel for handguns (very, very limited). If it had a shotgun course or something for an AR it would get a ton more attention, but it has a lot of old guys.
End of the day I pay $12/month to be able to shoot at a range close by, and there's no work requirement, either. I still think it's a great deal for what you get.
I own 2 ARs and that's it so maybe Genesee is not the place for me. Not really looking to drive huge distance either. If I was going to drive far to shoot I would just head to Albany where I have friends that shoot.
Thank you for the insight. A friend and I seriously considered them, as he is a senior and would recieve the discount and would split the cost, i would only go as a guest, but eventually declined. Partially due to price, but heavily weighted on the conversation I had with 2 random members in thier parking lot one day.
The short story of it went something like this,
Me- Hello there! Was wondering about membership here. Could you share with me the costs and what's available?
Members- (proceeds to explain about multiple courses required to take over several weekends to shoot, the membership fees and everything under the rules, while expounding his superiority over new members)
Me- ok. I'm mainly interested in the rifle range. I currently don't have a pistol permit. What distance does it go to?
Member- 200 yds.( again proceeds to state his participation in monthly shooting contests, and how many he has won)
Me- that's great
Member- what do you intend to shoot?
Me- an AR-15
Member- ( certain look of scowl and disgust on his face) " Oh.....one of those".
Member immediately turns face and walks away.
Not very inviting.
That is just the kind of attitude that I would prefer to avoid. I am 49 and just got my first gun(s) two ARs. I like that I can build them and know everything about it. I will eventually get other things but I just want to have a place that I can go and enjoy what I have at an outdoor range without judgement.
We sound similar. I'm 52, also live near Rochester, bought my first 2 guns recently ( an AR 15 in May and a Henry golden boy lever action. 22 exactly 1 week ago) and also dont wish to deal with the judgement. IMO all firearms owners need to be supportive of all other firearms owners, as we are a small group in NYS. Judgement is for children, and were both to old to more ourselves in it.
#mireWe sound similar. I'm 52, also live near Rochester, bought my first 2 guns recently ( an AR 15 in May and a Henry golden boy lever action. 22 exactly 1 week ago) and also dont wish to deal with the judgement. IMO all firearms owners need to be supportive of all other firearms owners, as we are a small group in NYS. Judgement is for children, and were both to old to more ourselves in it.
Blimey
.450/400 Nitro Ex
You can definitely shoot ARs there. Just on the bench or in the standing bay
Blimey
.450/400 Nitro Ex
He's a fudd. I talk to none of them. When I joined I sat in a session for a few hours one saturday and that was all I needed to do. Very easy. Then you get a card, and you can go to the range and never talk to a soul if you don't want to. I've brought my AR several times and never been hassled. I've seen a few others with them. Most guys are just with bolt guns but it's no big deal. The rules really are straight forward and not hard to abide by.
It's a good place for target shooting, but definitely not for anything tactical. They do have some pistol defense classes and competitions but I've not looked into them.
you will run into idiots at every range, been a member gcl long time, its better than it used to be. you have to take into consideration location, it is literally in the middle of town, have to be very careful all rounds are contained. there is limited steel in events, unfortunately enough members have proved untrustworthy for open use. rifle range has one standing two prone, sitting, kneeling, eight bench postions. there are a lot of ar shooters .
for rifle there are cmp, f class, "mini" palma f class events
for rifle there are cmp, f class, "mini" palma f class events
Budonahog
.40 S&W
Back before all this started they were getting $.23 a round. I do know it went up but not sure now. They have prices on their website but not sure if it's been updated. If you get their yearly membership you can bring your own ammo. I plan on going in the next week or so and will update prices.
I am also looking for an outside range somewhere close to me but not sure what is open during these times.
Love shooting at GCL. Great folks up there. The 200 yard rifle range does have a sitting station, a prone, and an offhand station as well. You can shoot from 25 to 200 yards in increments. Best money I've spent this year (other than ammo)!
I am an AR shooter as well. Nobody seems to mind.
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I will be checking them out but I am not looking to spend about $300 for a membership that will expire in December. I have heard from more then one person that their membership runs on the calendar year and not a year from signup. That is preventing me from joining and I have seen nothing on their website that allows for non-member use.
Blimey
.450/400 Nitro Ex
They do all expire at the same time. It expires around May or June of each year. However, I signed up in an august and I'm pretty sure they pro-rated my membership amount. Also the $300 is only first time because of the $100 initiation (or whatever it is). Once settled in you're paying $150/year give or take depending on membership type.
Blimey is correct. Membership runs from June to June, and they do prorate the membership fee based on number of months left until the next June. For less than $350, I signed up for the indoor (rimfire and handgun) and outdoor (rifle) ranges for a year. Based on other range's hourly prices, I've already paid off this membership.
As a non-member, you can come as a member's guest, or you can participate in one of the competitions for a nominal fee ($5-$8). Competitions are a good time, and the shooters are very encouraging and helpful. As I stated before, well worth the money
Just checked out Ontario rod and gun club. It is a bit far, but pricing looked VERY reasonable ( 100/year for the membership interested in, like 115 for family), has trap, competition 3 gun, might have a clubhouse with food ECT. You were right, seems like a great place. Thanks for the tip!
Xae289
.223 Rem
Adirondack Indoor Gun Range by the southern tip of Lake George is open. Pretty nice place. The fees are very reasonable and they have a better ammo supply than anything I've seen in Westchester recently. It's a 25 yard range. Nothing flashy with the lanes, just a target in/out switch. Clean place. They only let you shoot house ammo unless you have a membership, but to be fair, their monthly membership is cheaper than an hour of range time at most places down here.