Another KU student here...and yes, I would be willing to offer whatever support I can.
Actually, for all of you talking about the bullet hole and having to drive there, there is a shooting range here in lawrence. PM for the details if you want to know more.
Ehh, I see enough misinformed people that I may as well just put it up here. Here is a link to the most info you will be able to find on it (its kind of a secret that is slowly becoming not so secret--hence a lot more crowding, as there are only 5 firing points!):
http://gunclub.hostlss.net/
But basically the details are:
It is really a low-budget operation. The ro's are volunteers, and 'accounting' is left to members.
-Its at the rec center off of 11th and Mass in the basement
-Mandatory safety session/range rules held every Wed at 6:45. You MUST attend this before you can shoot. And don't be late, they WILL send you home (just ask my roommate that showed up too late last week, or the guy pounding on the doors tonight as orientation was in session)
-Cost is $2.00 for non-members or you can sign up for membership (i don't remember the cost) and then it is $.50 per visit
-Currently they are open MTW and F? (not sure about fri) from 7:00-9:00pm
-Have to bring your own eye, ear, and firearm
-5 firing points
I think that is enough info to get you started. But make sure you bring everything you need and are on time. Like I said, it is pretty bare-bones operation, so you will not be able to buy ammo there etc.
If you really know what you are doing out there (on the firing line, I mean) and are going to attend, pm me and let me know. I could use some affordable instruction, lol.
Just be safe and don't worry if it seems like the ro is riding your ass the first day. That is his job, and he NEEDS to be on his toes w/ all the new shooters (myself included--well not that new, just not that good yet, but at least I am always safe), and if you witnessed some of the ppl I saw there during last amateur night as it is affectionately called, you would prob want a vest while shooting. But as long as you remember magazine out, slide locked back, finger out of trigger guard, muzzle pointed at the the ceiling or ground until you rack the gun, you won't hear a peep.
But there is one rule: only shooters we are accepting right now are .40s&w and .45acp shooters that DON'T RELOAD there own ammo. That way I can have your brass and also not have to fight w/ all those pesky .9mm and .22lr shooters for a firing point (plus separating 9mm from .40 sucks, but that is a different subject). But I'm sure I'll see a few of you there. Pm me if you want to know more
