I would like to get a monthly (or possibly more frequent) practice group together.
I have a few guys working on ranges, but if anyone has any other leads I would like to know. In short, the range needs to support dynamic movement, wide arcs, preferably 100 yards+ of shootable distance, steel, and IPSC/IDPA target stands. If barricades and such are available it would be good, but we should be able to get ahold of some folding banquet type tables that can work in a pinch. This would be primarily combat carbine work with some precision skills worked on as well.
I don’t really intend on doing much teaching per se, but rather run some core-skill practice for whoever wants to join.
I am in the Eastern part of NC, so about the furthest I want to drive is Raleigh, unless the range facilities are kick-ass.
If I get enough interest and have access to a good range I will explain minimum skill and physical requirements and such. I would prefer to do this on Saturdays in the early afternoon.
My job might require me to be absent occasionally, so the schedule will have to be flexible. Anyone interested/willing to do some footwork to get this running?
Ok guys.
I have potential leads on three or four ranges.
Who out there would be interested in a tenative Feb shoot?
How far are people willing to travel?
For me, about 4 hours is max, otherwise the day will start late.
A couple of ranges could support night shooting, any interest?
I want to reemphasize that this will NOT be a “class”, but rather a group shoot with others for the individual to evaluate and critique their techniques for improvement. I am more than happy to discuss techniques and demo things, but I will not be actively coaching or fault checking.
Expect to sign waivers and pay a range fee. How much will depend on facility.
I would really like to have an EMT present, and they usually like to get paid for their time.
It looks like I might have a range, pending a meet and greet and range recon.
It is in S. E. Virginia.
While this may be an issue with S. NC and W. NC shooters, it isn’t too far from me (approx 3.5 to 4 hours) to be plausible.
I would not expect a date any sooner than mid-Feb.
At least that will give those of you within driving distance time to get ammo and gear ready to go.
Anyway, just a heads up that it is coming together and for interested parties to start rogering-up.
F2S- Whereabouts in S.E. VA? Count me in if it’s not too far. Sounds like it has potential. Maybe a heads up on range conditions/layout so know whether to drive Jeep or 4-door. If coming, will bring a 6933 so will need week or so to get ATF permission to transport over state lines.
if you guys get this going and plan on maybe doin some practice the weekend of the NRA Annual show in North Carolina, Id like to come if thats possible. I have vacation scheduled for May 14-17(Friday-Monday). Im gonna be coming from Indiana for the show and would love to do some shooting while away, and meet some of you guys. Ill have a friend with me as well who is a member here (runswithguns and possibly cschwanz)
I’m over in the western part of the state (Asheville). I realize a lot of you are probably over in the east (Charlotte, Fayetteville, etc.) but I’m definitely interested in meeting some new good people to shoot with and could possible make a periodic trip depending on the location/distance and dates.
I’m also in the western part of the state (Wilkesboro), but I would be willing to 3-4 hours to meet some cool people and learn a little bit. I may drive farther every other weekend if you get a large organized group together.
