1000 yard shooting range

[brentsdvr]

I have a cess to a piece of land I could buy which is landlocked and in a secluded area. I could clear a lane and have a 1300 yard shooting range.
I was wondering how much you guys pay to shoot at a range like this if they had steel targets for your entertainment. I wouldnt be able to get power there so it would be range only with shelters and possibly five to ten stations. How do most of them sell memberships and schedule as well as what do they charge for that and for just range time. I want to know if it would be worth my time. I live in Eastern NC close to Goldsboro and wanted to see if anyone had any interest.

 

[henschman]

I'd pay $20 for the day to shoot at a place like that.

 

[rswartsell]

Long Range Alley, Grand Cane LA.

$ 250.00 per year. Lots of other ranges (bays), 100 and 200 yd seperate from 1,000, CAS, Archery. Up to 400yd. "assault deck" complete with junked car.

 

[back40]

the only clubs that i've ever been a member of charged $50 per year for a membership. all range time was free during that year.

i currently only shoot on private land.

 

[taliv]

for comparison in the South, look at oak ridge sportsmans association, and K&M shooting center

 

[cat_IT_guy]

My local range of choice is many bays from 20 out to 200 yards. Its $75/year, shoot as much as you want.

For what you describe, I'd not have a hard time paying a few hundred a year or $20-$30 for daily use (preferable if outside of about an hours drive each way, where I'd likely only make it a few times a year).

 

[GarySTL]

Private range in East Central Missouri $250 a year, $125 for senior members over 10 years. Five ranges out to 600 yards, club house, showers, camping and youth areas, dedicated 22 rimfire range.

 

[AirForceShooter]

by me $20 a day for non-members, $5.00 for members, membership $100 a year.

Manatee gun club

AFS

 

[Art Eatman]

Check on liability insurance cost.

 

[anothernewb]

we have a 600 yard range that charges $5/day for day pass

 

[dprice3844444]

check local zoning rules,nra for insurance costs,epa regs,corporate setup for legality,asset protection in case of accidents so you don't lose your shirt.check with nra,they may have some packets etc,on range setup,liability etc

 

[herkyguy]

I pay $250 a year for range access out to about 300 yards the owner keeps it well maintained with steel targets at various ranges. Pistol and rifle, nothing fancy but very well maintained.

Worth every penny and ten minutes up the road.

 

[itsa pain]

check local zoning rules,nra for insurance costs,epa regs,corporate setup for legality,asset protection in case of accidents so you don't lose your shirt.check with nra,they may have some packets etc,on range setup,liability etc

you just gave the blueprint for how nothing can be done in this country unless big companies buy people off and even they have trouble. real sad and it is why nothing is produced here anymore

 

[Cee Zee]

My club has so much money in the bank it's ridiculous. But they still had to close down the 500 yard range because of people not obeying the rules and shooting where bullets would skip out of the shooting lane. If you shoot at a target 300 yards away with the backstop being a hill at just over 500 yards away even if that hill is 125 foot tall (like ours) you'll get rounds bouncing out over the backstop. Without someone to police the shooters you will soon have neighbors screaming bloody murder (for good reason - it could actually be bloody murder).

You really have to be sure about your location, the laws, the neighbors and stray dogs for that matter no to mention idjit club members deciding it's ok to shoot that turkey that just wandered across the field of fire.

A good lawyer would be high on the list of things you need. Insurance is next. Neither will be cheap and it may not be enough. Like I said out club has plenty of money but they also have to contend with issues that can't be solved with money. You end up shooting someone or their pet or their livestock then the real trouble begins.

I wish it wasn't so hard in the east to find a good range but that's the bottom line - it is hard or there would be a lot more 1000 yard ranges. Out west it's much easier apparently. My club is working on a 600 yard range. I hope they actually finish it some day.

 

[g.willikers]

Yeah, the risk of bullets leaving the range at those distances, and with those types of rifles, is very real.
Three ranges have either been closed down or greatly restricted for that in our area.
An orientation procedure of some kind would be a good idea for those who would be using those kinds of distances.

 

[Flatbush Harry]

I have the privilege of belonging to the Colorado Rifle Club that has a 1,000 yard high power range (in addition to a number of excellent other facilities). It costs me $65/year + 1 work day/year...a wonderful club and bargain. For folks on the front range side of CO, I recommend it highly.

FH

 

[deerhunter61]

There are a lot of variables to consider...where are you located? How far to large populated area? Also are there other long range ranges available? Etc... I just paid quite a bit relative to what these guys are saying because the range has so much to offer, pistols bays with steel targets, tactical bays, 100-200 yard range, 300-1200 yard range with 24 hour access 7 days a week. And it's pretty nice and they are continuing to improve it!

 

[CB900F]

Brentsdvr;

I would think the legalities & restrictions would be very different for private vs public ranges. I'm using those terms in the sense of private being for you, family, and invited friends only. The public being anybody who wants to pony up the entry fee. If you're a member of the NRA, they can probably answer your questions concerning the legalities in your area. If you're not a member it might be a good idea to join.

900F

 

[aubie515]

OP before you start counting the money that you will be making. Know that starting a business like that will require some serious liability insurance.

Why do you think there aren't so many indoor gun ranges out there??? A gun store that I worked at had an indoor range. Someone actually rented a pistol and killed himself at the range. I'm not sure what happened as far as insurance, but it's something all business owners need to be mindful of when embarking on a new business venture.

To answer OPs question, there is a gun club near my friend that has 1,000 yard range. The cost of a yearly membership is $50.