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Post by Austin on Mar 30, 2011 9:29:26 GMT -5
How often do you folks make it to the range on your own? Where're good ranges in Allegheny County?
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Post by Aaron Hayes on Mar 30, 2011 10:52:15 GMT -5
when the weather's nice, I usually go once a week. for everyone to shoot, the best place would be the State game lands range in Wexford. it's about a 20 minute ride from Oakland, and until May, we can all shoot for free. after may, everyone will either need a pa hunting license or the new range permit, a $35 fee to help maintain the ranges now.
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Post by Austin on Mar 30, 2011 19:01:32 GMT -5
I've heard that theft can be a problem at the Wexford range, since you're not allowed to travel downrange with firearms, but I'm sure that won't be a problem if we go in a group. Also, do they enforce the 3 round rule? I've been toying with the idea of bump-firing the contents of a 75-round drum, but I might not be able to do that there.
Do you know how long the permit lasts, for those who don't have/don't want to buy a hunting license?
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Post by Aaron Hayes on Mar 31, 2011 10:47:07 GMT -5
I've heard that theft can be a problem at the Wexford range, since you're not allowed to travel downrange with firearms, but I'm sure that won't be a problem if we go in a group. Also, do they enforce the 3 round rule? I've been toying with the idea of bump-firing the contents of a 75-round drum, but I might not be able to do that there. Do you know how long the permit lasts, for those who don't have/don't want to buy a hunting license? in the times I have been there, I never had a problem with theft, but I never went alone. and on the topic of bump-firing, I don't think the other people would appreciate it. thats the kind of thing that caused the game commission to require range permits or hunting licenses, hoping to keep the more irresponsible people out. however, pitcairn-monroeville sportsmans club does allow full auto fire on their ranges, but they are members-only. also, the permits last 1 year from what i have seen. |
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Post by Austin on Apr 1, 2011 4:14:09 GMT -5
on the topic of bump-firing, I don't think the other people would appreciate it. thats the kind of thing that caused the game commission to require range permits or hunting licenses, hoping to keep the more irresponsible people out. however, pitcairn-monroeville sportsmans club does allow full auto fire on their ranges, but they are members-only. Financial issues in regards to maintenance and the realization that ~50% of the shooters at Wexford aren't hunters had significantly more to do with the new requirement than anyone being annoyed with bump firing. State gameland ranges generally have a rule stating that you can't load more than 3 rounds (6 in a handgun) at a time; I was curious if the Wexford range followed suit. While bump-firing is inaccurate, I'd hardly consider it "irresponsible" beyond a financial view of ammunition spent. Thanks for letting me know about the PMSC. |
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