Private Range

[Charleo0192]

I don't post a whole bunch but I do check up on these forums regularly. I've come to see most of you as trustworthy people and people whom I can take advice from.

Over the past few months I've grown very unsatisfied with the public range I go to now. Besides the 45 minute drive to get there, I'm looking at a 30 minute wait to get a spot and then another 30 minutes to get my targets out. There are plenty more little things that bother me and I'm sure bother others as well.

It's gotten to the point that everytime I go I question myself on how I could have made this place better. I have a few ideas but no one to tell them to. So I considered just building a range. I looked into it and learned of what I would need to get it all set up. It's not cheap.

So if I ever get around to doing this, I would make it a private range. I do not plan to make this a profit business but rather one where the membership fees will pay back what I payed to get the whole thing set up and to keep it running. Hopefully memberships will be good enough that features can be added as members like.

So my question is: If there was a good private range, indoor or outdoors, what is a reasonable membership fee that you would pay?

 

[kingpin008]

For me, it depends 100% on the range itself. One of our local ranges has been around for 20-30 years, and despite recently being renovated, it's still a dump. Compare that with a place like the Scottsdale Gun Club. There's a world of difference there, and the prices to play reflect that.

I guess what I'm getting at is before you start looking at what people will charge, you need to decide on what you'll be offering.

 

[ColtPythonElite]

I'd be wondering about liability issues.

 

[hso]

Too many variables.

I would take the cost to build and try to retire that in 3-5 years plus the annual expenses, including liability insurance, and average that out over the number of people you think will sign up for membership. Cost a month to month and an annual. You'll want to either put a passcode lock or factor in changing keys every year.

 

[Nushif]

Our local indoor range is well ... pretty middle fo the road, to eb honest, but one factor that almost makes me want to join is the fact that once you buy a membership, instead of paying by the trip you have access 24/7 via a passcode lock.
That is one pretty powerful benefit, and can be worth a lot of money.

 

[gunnysmith]

The term private means private, me and family.
Although the local LE do visit when they get a new toy.
The firing point is AC'ed in summer And heated in winter.
That may be why they show up LOL

 

[FROGO207]

I belong to a private range 1/2 hour away. Indoor heated 50 foot avail 24/7 with passcode and outdoor 100 YD, pistol, skeet area. $40 a year with approx 400 active paying members. I would think that you would need a fair amount of members or it would be cost prohibitive. I am thinking of putting a personal range for me and my close friends but am weighing the cost vs benefits.

 

[crossrhodes]

Are you trying to start a business or just want a place to shoot. I'm fortunate to have 12 aces and made my own PRIVATE range for me,family and friends. But now the dems that took over want to shut down all private ranges and ban shooting on PRIVATE property. Anyway, your most likely going to have someone put the brakes on it. You really need to think it out and look at how your county or town looks at firearms. Good luck and hope you succeed

 

[Hangingrock]

I have the land to put in a private range but I also have neighbors. In order to maintain tranquility I refrain from shooting except occasionally. We do allow hunters on the property for turkey and deer seasons.

What I did do is become a land share holder in a shooting club that is open to annual membership also. I pay no dues and may sell my land share with the only stipulation is that the club or a club member be the buyer.

 

[Keb]

Some years back, State Farm cancelled a homeowner's policy because of a home range.

 

[DammitBoy]

I pay $75 a year for a great private outdoor range