Mid-Atlantic "Special Forces Club"

[boochook]

Hey Guys, I know some of us have been speaking about hitting a couple shooting ranges in the area. Thought I'd start the thread for this for those interested. I'm definitely interested. If other folks are, let's get some responses guys then we can pick a place to go..... 1.) Boochook 2.) 3.) 4.)

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[cohare]

possibly, I dont own a gun technically.

[boochook]

Neither do I, technically....

I know there's a bunch of guys that do, plus I'm thinking of picking up a range of different kinds anyway, so this would be good.

Anyone else.

So far:

1.) Boochook
2.) Cohare
3.)
4.)

[05 amg]

Berk i have a S/W MODEL 29 i'll let you borrow ......

[boochook]

T-Roe - I'm willing to try out the S/W MODEL 29.....Is it the long barrel or short barrel? I thought Semi-Automatics would be a great start, so would love to learn more......Another thing Torey (little off topic, but you got a guy that can do a quick weld job on a steel leg of a dining room chair for me....allen mentioned Chris might be able to).....Thanks dude. Also, Russell did another TOP NOTCH job on the painting and patchwork. Thanks again for the hook-up.

[Estoril]

Absolutely count me in:

1.) Boochook
2.) Cohare
3.) Alan
4.)

[JVproM6]

I'm interested... WHERE will we go plinking?

I've been to a few ranges in NoVA. Have yet to shoot in MD.

1.) Boochook
2.) Cohare
3.) Alan
4.) Julius / JVProM6

[boochook]

excellent guys. looks like a decent initial interest. i'm open to ranges either in MD or in VA.

jason - i've heard good things about the SW Sigma .40cal. I was thinking something like that as a start for me too. can you check in to the laws of you carrying over so you can utilize at a range on the VA side?

[mark911]

I'm in

[boochook]

^^^great mark......

any suggestions on where we can go guys for those who have been in the VA/MD area? i most likely will need to rent/buy one as well. any thoughts???

thanks.

[mark911]

Blue ridge @ 50 and 28 has an indoor range. They have rental although I think there will be plenty to go around.

[05 amg]

Originally Posted by boochook

T-Roe - I'm willing to try out the S/W MODEL 29.....Is it the long barrel or short barrel? I thought Semi-Automatics would be a great start, so would love to learn more......Another thing Torey (little off topic, but you got a guy that can do a quick weld job on a steel leg of a dining room chair for me....allen mentioned Chris might be able to).....Thanks dude. Also, Russell did another TOP NOTCH job on the painting and patchwork. Thanks again for the hook-up.

8in barrel stainless steel you will look like dirty harry....

[boochook]

Mark - Sounds good, do we need to be members there or are they okay with walk-ins/appointments, etc

Torey - that's what I'm talking about....it'll knock me back on my ass....hahahahaah

[Estoril]

Originally Posted by DrivenAgain

I don't know laws about me coming into VA with my piece and vice-versa.

1. Firearms need to be out of reach of the driver/occupants (in trunk).
2. Unloaded, ammunition separate from firearm. Md. requires that magazines be unloaded.

Note:
I'd prefer a range that supports rifles as well as pistols (AR/AK goodness). Also - no requirement that ammo ($$$$ these days) be purchased only at that range.


ETA: Quoting from VA Code:

§ 18.2-308

B. This section shall not apply to any person while in his own place of abode or the curtilage thereof.

Except as provided in subsection J1, this section shall not apply to:

1. Any person while in his own place of business;

2. Any law-enforcement officer, wherever such law-enforcement officer may travel in the Commonwealth;

3. Any regularly enrolled member of a target shooting organization who is at, or going to or from, an established shooting range, provided that the weapons are unloaded and securely wrapped while being transported;

4. Any regularly enrolled member of a weapons collecting organization who is at, or going to or from, a bona fide weapons exhibition, provided that the weapons are unloaded and securely wrapped while being transported;

5. Any person carrying such weapons between his place of abode and a place of purchase or repair, provided the weapons are unloaded and securely wrapped while being transported;

[JVproM6]

Originally Posted by boochook

^^^great mark......

any suggestions on where we can go guys for those who have been in the VA/MD area? i most likely will need to rent/buy one as well. any thoughts???

thanks.

There are quite a few range options in the NoVA area.

BTW, I do not work for any of the ranges listed below.

As mentioned above, in Chantilly, VA there is Blue Ridge Arsenal (http://www.blueridgearsenal.com/). I've shot many times at this facility. The range has 25-30 lanes. Half are dedicated to handgun ammo only and the other half will allow both handgun and rifle ammo. On the weekends, there can be a wait. Annual members get preference. They do have an extensive selection of rental guns, various glock, sig and 1911 variant handguns and some automatic rifles (M16 variants and MP5 sub machine guns). It is a nice range, but starting to get outdated.

A little East but also in Fairfax is the NRA. First class range with a very nice waiting area overlooking the range (leather couches). I was impressed. But later found out why they had such a nice waiting area, the place gets packed!!! The one and only time I went, I left after waiting for 45 minutes.

Further south in Springfield, VA is a range called Gilbert's (http://www.gilbertrange.com/). I've shot many times at this range. If my memory serves me correctly, I recall this range has 15-20 lanes. They only allow handgun ammo, thus I no longer frequent it as much as I used to. The wait times aren't so bad, and prices are fair. They have a few rental weapons. This range is the most outdated of the ones I've mentioned so far.

In Ashburn a new facility has opened called Silver Eagle Group (http://www.silvereagle-group.com/). I've been meaning to try em out. Their webpage has impressive content and they have decent promotional pricing for annual membership.

Needless to say, it's been a while since I've shot. I've been a little reluctant due to the shortage of ammo supply at the stores. I have checked though and the shelves are slowly returning to pre-election levels, but at of course higher prices. It'll be great to go out and shoot again. I have a couple rifles (Piston AR and GSG-5) and a Glock 19 (9mm) handgun. I'm more than happy to let anyone try em out.

So when/where are we doing this?

And great question about the legality of bringing firearms between state lines. Anyone know of the MD and VA state laws?