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The Associated Press State & Local Wire
May 17, 2003, Saturday, BC cycle
SECTION: State and Regional
LENGTH: 362 words
HEADLINE: Construction starts on largest shooting range in the country
DATELINE: MESA, Ariz.
BODY:
It's aiming to be a theme park for gun enthusiasts.
Billed as the largest indoor shooting range in the country, The Scottsdale Gun Club will consist of 24 public shooting lanes, eight private lanes, classrooms, a workout area, locker rooms and a lounge for club members.
"We will run the gamut from training families and children, all the way up to tactical training for law enforcement officers," said owner Terry Schmidt, who also operates The Armory, a firearms retail outlet at 15001 N. Hayden Road in Scottsdale.
The 30,000-square-foot facility will include activities ranging from machine-gun adventures and a tactical "shoot house" to gun clinics for children. The Scottsdale Gun Club is slated to open Dec. 1.
The main feature will be a multistory tactical shoot house that will be used for training residents, law enforcement and military officials. The house can even be set up to match a member's home.
Construction on the $7.2 million facility, set for the southwest corner of Butherus Drive and Northsight Boulevard, began last week.
So far, Schmidt said, more than 8,000 memberships have been sold. Cost is a $250 sign-up fee and monthly dues of $20.
The club will offer a variety of adventures. For example, novices or experts can take part in historical re-enactments using weapons and maneuvers from World War II or the Old West
Members can attend courses in self-defense and tactical training, as well as free family oriented safety and educational classes taught by certified instructors.
Nadine Little, property manager for the Scottsdale Gun Club, said she's glad a women-only group will be offered. Since Sept. 11, 2001, she said, there has been more demand from women who realize their husbands may not always be around to protect the family.
"They've decided to learn about that piece that's been in the closet," Little said.
Several law enforcement agencies, including federal air marshals, have contacted the club about training its personnel at the site, Schmidt said.
Located in an area zoned for industrial uses, Schmidt said he will use expensive soundproofing to protect surrounding businesses.
May 17, 2003, Saturday, BC cycle
SECTION: State and Regional
LENGTH: 362 words
HEADLINE: Construction starts on largest shooting range in the country
DATELINE: MESA, Ariz.
BODY:
It's aiming to be a theme park for gun enthusiasts.
Billed as the largest indoor shooting range in the country, The Scottsdale Gun Club will consist of 24 public shooting lanes, eight private lanes, classrooms, a workout area, locker rooms and a lounge for club members.
"We will run the gamut from training families and children, all the way up to tactical training for law enforcement officers," said owner Terry Schmidt, who also operates The Armory, a firearms retail outlet at 15001 N. Hayden Road in Scottsdale.
The 30,000-square-foot facility will include activities ranging from machine-gun adventures and a tactical "shoot house" to gun clinics for children. The Scottsdale Gun Club is slated to open Dec. 1.
The main feature will be a multistory tactical shoot house that will be used for training residents, law enforcement and military officials. The house can even be set up to match a member's home.
Construction on the $7.2 million facility, set for the southwest corner of Butherus Drive and Northsight Boulevard, began last week.
So far, Schmidt said, more than 8,000 memberships have been sold. Cost is a $250 sign-up fee and monthly dues of $20.
The club will offer a variety of adventures. For example, novices or experts can take part in historical re-enactments using weapons and maneuvers from World War II or the Old West
Members can attend courses in self-defense and tactical training, as well as free family oriented safety and educational classes taught by certified instructors.
Nadine Little, property manager for the Scottsdale Gun Club, said she's glad a women-only group will be offered. Since Sept. 11, 2001, she said, there has been more demand from women who realize their husbands may not always be around to protect the family.
"They've decided to learn about that piece that's been in the closet," Little said.
Several law enforcement agencies, including federal air marshals, have contacted the club about training its personnel at the site, Schmidt said.
Located in an area zoned for industrial uses, Schmidt said he will use expensive soundproofing to protect surrounding businesses.
