Target shooting / range?

[nhboat61]

My son is coming up for the week of vacation. He asked that we go shooting. Being new to the area, is there a range that offers rentals?

We do this often when I'm back in CT.

[That Guy]

http://www.belmontfirearms.com/

You can rent weapons there. The ammo is really expensive though. I'd see if its at all possible to buy some and take it in.

[Rich]

Yes, you can rent GUNS there.

Most gun ranges that have rentals require you to use ammo purchased from them instead of ammo that you bring in yourself.

Yes, it's not cheap, but for liability reasons they want to be sure that you don't blow up their guns using hand loads, etc.

[That Guy]

Guns, firearms, sidearm, weapon; whatever. I always use weapon or sidearm. Gun is just a media buzzword to me. I got stopped the other day in the grocery store. Guy walked right up to me. "Why are you carrying a, GUN?!" My answer? Because I can't throw a rock at 150fps. I simply turn around and went on my business as this guy went off. It took a ~70 year old lady telling him he should move about 80 miles south if he felt that scared.

But yea, back on topic. I'd call to see about the ammo part. It makes sense that they wouldn't let you, but I'd call and see. It was something like $30 for 50 rounds of 9mm. I rented one sidearm, bought a box of ammo, and a lane for 1h. It was something like $95. This was about three years ago.

[VitaBene]

Originally Posted by That Guy

Guns, firearms, sidearm, weapon; whatever. I always use weapon or sidearm. Gun is just a media buzzword to me. I got stopped the other day in the grocery store. Guy walked right up to me. "Why are you carrying a, GUN?!" My answer? Because I can't throw a rock at 150fps. I simply turn around and went on my business as this guy went off. It took a ~70 year old lady telling him he should move about 80 miles south if he felt that scared.

Were you open carrying?

[SAMIAM]

Next time someone asks you why you carry a gun....tell them it's because a cop is too heavy.
Seriously,though,no one should see your gun if you are carrying.It defeats the purpose.If someone meant harm they would take you out first.

[Rich]

$20 or $25 for a box of 9 mm would be a very high price, but $30 is double the normal price (fair price is about $15 per 50). But if you want to shoot, and have to rent, then just check your prices before you show up and are surprised.

I suppose they could build in the price to the firearm rental, and then make the ammo cheaper, but I'm sure all of this goes towards their liability costs, plus their profit.

I guess you like to open carry if someone saw your firearm.

[That Guy]

Originally Posted by Rich

$20 or $25 for a box of 9 mm would be a very high price, but $30 is double the normal price (fair price is about $15 per 50). But if you want to shoot, and have to rent, then just check your prices before you show up and are surprised.

Yea, it wasn't cheap at all. It was in the $90s for one lane, a Glock, and 50 rounds.

[Rich]

Yes, it will never be cheap. This is about the going rate at local ranges to rent and shoot for an hour.

Expect to pay about $100 an hour or more, one way or another.

[fatlazyless]

....and for about $50/month, or $10/class .... you can go to the www.thefitnessedgenh.com next to the Meredith roundabout, open 7-days/week; .....and you'll get a lot more out of it than ....going to a shooting range....and inhaling all that bad air loaded with fumes from burnt gunpowder and pulverized lead bullets.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by fatlazyless

....and for about $50/month, or $10/class .... you can go to the www.thefitnessedgenh.com next to the Meredith roundabout, open 7-days/week; .....and you'll get a lot more out of it than ....going to a shooting range....and inhaling all that bad air loaded with fumes from burnt gunpowder and pulverized lead bullets.

Ummm... what the heck does a fitness gym have to do with someone asking about a shooting range? Talk about Off topic!

Note: (because you mentioned it) all ranges these days have very good air systems with filters. At a club I belong to, the air is tested and I'm told the air in our inside range is cleaner than the air out on any road in NH.

[Rich]

nhboat61,

If you want to go to a larger, state of the art range, drive down to Manchester and visit the Manchester Firing Line on Brown Ave (next to the airport): http://www.gunsnh.com/

This is an impressive modern range with a large variety of firearms to rent (including some full auto firearms if you feel the need to shoot something that not many can afford to own).

It's about an hour drive straight down Rt 93 from the lake, but I think it would be worth it for a fun outing like this.

Then, on your way home, stop at their gun store "Shooters Outpost" on Rt 3 just minutes off Rt 93 http://www.gunsnh.com/shooters.php, then go north a few miles and Visit Riley's Gun shop. This make for a fun shooting day.

[nhboat61]

Thanks...peeps.

Those prices are in no were near what I pay for an hour, 150 rounds of 380 and a sig in the most regulated, taxed and controlled state-of Connecticut.

[That Guy]

Originally Posted by nhboat61

Thanks...peeps.

Those prices are in no were near what I pay for an hour, 150 rounds of 380 and a sig in the most regulated, taxed and controlled state-of Connecticut.

I can only imagine what prices were like down there after SH.

[dpg]

I have a Mass LTC have for years. I'm not sure why you always need to walk around with a pistol but whatever?

[That Guy]

Originally Posted by dpg

I have a Mass LTC have for years. I'm not sure why you always need to walk around with a pistol but whatever?

Rather have it and not need it, than need it and not have it.

[dpg]

Originally Posted by That Guy

Rather have it and not need it, than need it and not have it.

Well I suppose but how many times (realistically) are you going to "need" a pistol out in public? In my 50+ years of living I've never "needed" one while out shopping, working, going to lunch, etc. Again to each his own I suppose.

[That Guy]

Originally Posted by dpg

Well I suppose but how many times (realistically) are you going to "need" a pistol out in public? In my 50+ years of living I've never "needed" one while out shopping, working, going to lunch, etc. Again to each his own I suppose.

Never been in a car crash either, but yet I wear my seatbelt the moment I get in it.

[kawishiwi]

Originally Posted by That Guy

Never been in a car crash either, but yet I wear my seatbelt the moment I get in it.

1. I am totally comfortable with lawful carry.
2. Bro in law is retired 20 yr Chicago patrolman.
3. To me, perpetually carrying is, how should i put it, a little odd.

I get it, its your right. And legal. But you carry all the time?

My brother in law, by rule, was always carrying while he was on the force. At home, on the road, our family vacations together. I assume he most always has a sidearm arm with him after his retirement, at home, while driving, on family vacations, e.t.c. I dont feel safer or less safe because of it. I guess I "get" that.

I do wonder about perpetual carry for a civilian. Sure, something could happen, but equating sealtbelts to sidearms is a bit odd. Brother in law never used his gun in 20 years of patrolling the south side of Chicago. He was in 2 or 3 car accidents in a criuser.

I always wear a seatbelt in the car, but never a helmet, or a 5 point restraint.

[Tired of Waiting]

Originally Posted by dpg

Well I suppose but how many times (realistically) are you going to "need" a pistol out in public? In my 50+ years of living I've never "needed" one while out shopping, working, going to lunch, etc. Again to each his own I suppose.

The two guys from Mass who were riding their bikes in Conway a few years ago didn't need one, that is until they went into the army barracks store!! Then they paid the price for not having one with their lives. Like you said each to their own.


ToW

[Pineedles]

If you go to Belmont rent something cool like a MP7, best bang for your buck. And remember, when seconds count, the police are only minutes away. BTW, nhboat61, are you a member of CCDL?

[SAB1]

Originally Posted by That Guy

Rather have it and not need it, than need it and not have it.

+1 there. Not sure I agree with the open carry though....

[That Guy]

Yes, I was OC. I had just finished several hours of yardwork. Went to the hardware store to grab something real quick. While I was there, went to the grocery store to grab something for dinner. I don't always OC, but I will if I just have to zoom to the store real quick. If I'm out for the day, yes I conceal. Also depends on where I'm going. Bank? Conceal. Movie theater? Conceal. Any place with high concentration with kids (ex girlfriend had a young kid and we'd often go to playgrounds)? Conceal. Quick run to the hardware store for a spark plug or auto store for some oil? Slap it on my belt and run in.

As far as the OC vs conceal in regards who targets who, its a wash. Yea I can be a target. Or, they see someone carrying and they back down.

Oh boy. I feel like I just opened a discussion that is going to lead on for ten pages.

[DRH]

Originally Posted by That Guy

But yea, back on topic. I'd call to see about the ammo part. It was something like $30 for 50 rounds of 9mm. I rented one sidearm, bought a box of ammo, and a lane for 1h. It was something like $95. This was about three years ago.

That Guy, please help me with your math.

The gun rental is at Belmont Firearms is $20 and the lane is $16 for an hour. One target costs $1.50 - $2.00, eye and ear protection cost $1.00 each. That comes to $40. That means you must have paid $55 for ammo if your total cost was $95.

Are you sure you didn't buy TWO boxes of ammo?

[That Guy]

Originally Posted by DRH

That Guy, please help me with your math.

The gun rental is at Belmont Firearms is $20 and the lane is $16 for an hour. One target costs $1.50 - $2.00, eye and ear protection cost $1.00 each. That comes to $40. That means you must have paid $55 for ammo if your total cost was $95.

Are you sure you didn't buy TWO boxes of ammo?

It was a glock, ammo, and one hour lane time. It was $90something. I swear it was one box of ammo, but maybe you're right and it was two. This was about four or five years ago so who knows.

I have more to comment on the subject, but I'll keep it to myself.

[Misty Blue]

Vita Bene:

'Just got the wife a Judge for walking the dog. We will have to go to the range and try it out.

Misty Blue

[VitaBene]

Originally Posted by Misty Blue

Vita Bene:

'Just got the wife a Judge for walking the dog. We will have to go to the range and try it out.

Misty Blue

Nice... but knowing your pup, she wont need it soon!

But anytime!!

[nhboat61]

Thank you for the information everybody, sorry this topic got a little off-track.

[DRH]

Originally Posted by That Guy

http://www.belmontfirearms.com/

You can rent weapons there. The ammo is really expensive though. I'd see if its at all possible to buy some and take it in.

If you rent a firearm at Belmont Firearms you must buy and use their ammo. If you take your own firearm, you can bring your own ammo.

[SIKSUKR]

Originally Posted by DRH

If you rent a firearm at Belmont Firearms you must buy and use their ammo. If you take your own firearm, you can bring your own ammo.

Same at Manchester Firing Line.