I've never before fired a gun and I would like to get out to some ranges and learn about fire arms and test some out. Does anybody have any favorites that they go to around the ATL area? And also how much does it cost? I do not have any guns so the range would need to have a selection to use, but I imagine most do. Thanks for the help

PS: I am not some fool that is trying to be a thug or something. I have a great deal of respect for guns and would like to go out to a range once before school starts, and maybe even make a purchase in the future for my home.

Have somebody take some time to teach you about gun handling and gun safety before you even go to a range.

Before you just show up at a range and ask to fire a gun, you need to take a safety class that covers proper operations, handling, and safety rules. Many local police departments have basic classes that focus on just such subjects. Check with your local PD, and if they don't have such a class, check with Cobb. I think they used to have classes like that from time to time.

Before you just show up at a range and ask to fire a gun, you need to take a safety class that covers proper operations, handling, and safety rules. Many local police departments have basic classes that focus on just such subjects. Check with your local PD, and if they don't have such a class, check with Cobb. I think they used to have classes like that from time to time.


I already said that. Only in fewer words.

:wave

I already said that. Only in fewer words.
You didn't say "classes," nor did you offer any direction toward specific resources. :stickoutt


Don't be upset that you got quoteowned. :D


Edit: Check the last class on the list here:
http://www.edsguns.com/Training.htm

That sort of basic class is a good starting point.

Have somebody take some time to teach you about gun handling and gun safety before you even go to a range.

+1M

In fact if you can find someone who is in Law Enforcement (be it local, county, state or federal), that would make it even better. Hell even if they are former military and have rangemaster experience would work as well. Also, decide what type of firearm you want and why. Just remember, unless properly trained stay away from handguns for home defense.

Basically stay away from someone who just "plays" around with weapons for personal use. Also, if you do decide to go to a firing range for training make sure they are State certified. Most of the time if the range sells weapons as well as rents they will try to talk you into something you do not need.

I hear Dean is giving private lessons on real targets. Could be fun.

You didn't say "classes," nor did you offer any direction toward specific resources. :stickoutt

I am the only resource I need.

:rofl

I am the only resource I need.
That explains a lot, too. :biglaughb


:D

I took the "Citizens' Police Academy" course here in Douglasville a couple years ago. We got to shoot 2 different pistols (Glock 19 (I think) and a Beretta 9mm) as well as an AR-15 in both semi- and full-auto in .223 caliber. We shot another rifle, but I can't remember what it was, maybe the AR-15 in another caliber?

Anyway, the class was definitely worth it, and it was free. Call your local PD/Sherriff's office and see what they have to offer.

I took the "Citizens' Police Academy" course here in Douglasville a couple years ago. We got to shoot 2 different pistols (Glock 19 (I think) and a Beretta 9mm) as well as an AR-15 in both semi- and full-auto in .223 caliber. We shot another rifle, but I can't remember what it was, maybe the AR-15 in another caliber?

Anyway, the class was definitely worth it, and it was free. Call your local PD/Sherriff's office and see what they have to offer.
Hey! Somebody else who's more helpful than Bill! :D


:rofl

Hey! Somebody else who's more helpful than Bill! :D


:rofl


I am more of a hands-on person....just ask my latest firearm's student. :devillook

I am more of a hands-on person....just ask my latest firearm's student. :devillook

Oh this is just itching to resurrect the Bill is Ghey thing, especially if the OP is a guy.

I am more of a hands-on person....
Which is why "you're the only resource you need." :devillook


...just ask my latest firearm's student.
You're slipping, Red Pen. :az


:D

Hey! Somebody else who's more helpful than Bill! :D


:rofl

Ummmmmm, isn't that the case with everyone here? :rofl2

Ummmmmm, isn't that the case with everyone here?
Not if you want to find the best manicure salon in Midtown! :coywink



:rofl

Not if you want to find the best manicure salon in Midtown! :coywink



:rofl

:rofl

True, but I thought we were talking about manly pursuits here.

True, but I thought we were talking about manly pursuits here.

Hey now... how Bill "pursues manliness" is none of my concern. :confused :nono



:biglaughb

Hey now... how Bill "pursues manliness" is none of my concern. :confused :nono



:biglaughb

:shifty :shifty :shifty

I have a good memory, unlike someone else I know. :ponder

Hey now... how Bill "pursues manliness" is none of my concern. :confused :nono



:biglaughb

Is that "pursues manliness" or "pursues manly men"? :wow

:devillook

I have a good memory, unlike someone else I know.
I have no idea what you're talking about... :ponder


:rofl

Hah so I come back and this happens :D

What class is good to take to learn about safety and handling?

I need a gun.

Hah so I come back and this happens :D

What class is good to take to learn about safety and handling?
See post #5, or #10.


:cool

I took the "Citizens' Police Academy" course here in Douglasville a couple years ago.

Hah so I come back and this happens :D

What class is good to take to learn about safety and handling?

Every county has one of these classes. They range in time from 5 to 10 weeks and last from 2 to 3 hours per session. They are generally free and VERY well worth the time spent. Once you complete these classes then you can find more detailed training classes in areas like Home Defense, Tactical Shotgun, etc. The advanced classes are not free and generally not offered by your local law enforcement agencies.

You didn't say "classes," nor did you offer any direction toward specific resources. :stickoutt


Don't be upset that you got quoteowned. :D


Edit: Check the last class on the list here:
http://www.edsguns.com/Training.htm

That sort of basic class is a good starting point.

Thanks for the info

Thanks for the info
:thumbup:

I'd still recommend looking into what some of the local police departments offeer, though. Those classes are indeed well worthwhile.

Good luck!


:cool

I hear Dean is giving private lessons on real targets. Could be fun.

This is true. PM and I will lend you one of my guns with the serial # filed off and with no bodies on it. You don't need a class. You just point and shoot.

I went to the range in downtown lawrenceville...

For training:
www.firearmz.net (http://www.firearmz.net)

Ken Forbus - super commando

GaTechBMW,

Are you in Fulton county? Would you mind if I tag along with you? I am a boring housewife, but I made a deal with Karl he learns to dance I will learn to shoot (I was confused when I made this deal). I haven't been succesful with finding resources and I would like to learn somewhere without Karl around. If you are cool with that PM me, and we can carpool. I live about 2 miles from Tech.
Nicole

I'm going to Eds tonight if anyone else is intrested in tagging along..

I'm going to Eds tonight if anyone else is intrested in tagging along..

What time?

What time?

They close at 8 so maybe 7 ?

They close at 8 so maybe 7 ?

Tuesday is ladies night...won't it be crowded?

Tuesday is ladies night...won't it be crowded?

Honestly I have no idea, I dont think it will since everyones going back to school this week and things for the most part for most people, are hectic!

well it looks like none of my friends can make it so possibly tomorrow night

Tuesday is ladies night...won't it be crowded?
[ sleazy lounge lizard ]


"Crowded... :devillook


...with lay-deeez!" :naughty


[ / sleazy lounge lizard ]




:biglaughb

I took the "Citizens' Police Academy" course here in Douglasville a couple years ago. <snip>
Anyway, the class was definitely worth it, and it was free.

I probably saw at least half of the Police Academy movies... I think I probably paid to see the first one...
Does any of this count?

Serious question though,
Does one need any real certification or anything? I mean, if you had a friend who was say a Navy SEAL and works in counter terrorism or whatever and you learned the safety stuff from him, would that be good enough? Lets assume this guy knows what he's doing...
I'm thinking most people learn common sense gun safety from their fathers and so on.

CW
Hasn't shot a gun since the .22s on the range at Boy Scout camp.

I probably saw at least half of the Police Academy movies... I think I probably paid to see the first one...
Does any of this count?
:lol

Bill probably thinks it does. :devillook



:D


Serious question though, Does one need any real certification or anything? I mean, if you had a friend who was say a Navy SEAL and works in counter terrorism or whatever and you learned the safety stuff from him, would that be good enough? Lets assume this guy knows what he's doing...

I'm thinking most people learn common sense gun safety from their fathers and so on.
That can be fine, if the friend is a thorough and attentive instructor. So often these days, though, there is a distinct lack of "common sense" among the "common" people. :az


Finding certified instruction at least give you a start in knowing that the instructor has a better-than-average idea what he's talking about, and some skill in dealing with novices and students.

:cool

Serious question though,
Does one need any real certification or anything? I mean, if you had a friend who was say a Navy SEAL and works in counter terrorism or whatever and you learned the safety stuff from him, would that be good enough? Lets assume this guy knows what he's doing...
I'm thinking most people learn common sense gun safety from their fathers and so on.

CW
Hasn't shot a gun since the .22s on the range at Boy Scout camp.

:devillook


That can be fine, if the friend is a thorough and attentive instructor. So often these days, though, there is a distinct lack of "common sense" among the "common" people. :az


Finding certified instruction at least give you a start in knowing that the instructor has a better-than-average idea what he's talking about, and some skill in dealing with novices and students.

:cool

True, even better if said friend has been a military firearms instructor or rangemaster in the past.

[ sleazy lounge lizard ]


"Crowded... :devillook


...with lay-deeez!" :naughty


[ / sleazy lounge lizard ]




:biglaughb

:lol

"So... how many of you ladies want to try out a... large-caliber weapon?" :naughty



Somebody will probably be using that line all night. :rofl


:D

M5kitten, wouldn't mind at all!

So is anyone going on weds night then? I'll keep a heads up on this thread. Let me know if some of you guys are going out soon. Want2Race, if you are going out shooting are you going out with people who already know what they're doing? Perhaps I should do the training stuff first.

Fee free to pm me

Perhaps I should do the training stuff first.



I think the point we were all making is that you should go through some safety training before you go to the range. The range is not the place to learn gun safety.

I think the point we were all making is that you should go through some safety training before you go to the range. The range is not the place to learn gun safety.
This is true.

It's tempting (and far too easy) to rush the process, but your skills will be better, and your appreciation of the experience more pronounced, with proper training before going to a range.


:cool

I think the point we were all making is that you should go through some safety training before you go to the range. The range is not the place to learn gun safety.

+1

Too many accidents happen with firearms as it is, all of them avoidable. GaTechBMW, go get some training before handling any type of firearm. Then practice what you learned using a replica or training firearm, only then should you go out to a firing range and handle a live weapon.

Sounds good. I'll try to hit up the training stuff sometime!

Thanks for the concern guys, I am sure there is nothing people hate more than somebody trying to learn how to use a gun on a crowded range

Thanks for the concern guys, I am sure there is nothing people hate more than somebody trying to learn how to use a gun on a crowded range
You are exactly right about that. :shifty


:cool

You are exactly right about that. :shifty


:cool

Yes, what he said.

I'm actually going with a guy who wants to buy a gun but has never used one so chances are theres a 30 minute demonstration on how it works before ever shooting it and then the cleaning lecture.

The army only taught me weapons handling for about 2 minutes- "Dont point at anything that needs to live, if its questionable keep your finger out of the trigger guard" and "anything worth shooting once is worth shooting twice"

:)

I'm actually going with a guy who wants to buy a gun but has never used one so chances are theres a 30 minute demonstration on how it works before ever shooting it and then the cleaning lecture.

The army only taught me weapons handling for about 2 minutes- "Dont point at anything that needs to live, if its questionable keep your finger out of the trigger guard" and "anything worth shooting once is worth shooting twice"

:)

Hmmm...I think I'll skip that trip.

Hmmm...I think I'll skip that trip.

dont want to be outshot ;) ?

I wont disagree unless u want to meet up after the noobs leave?

dont want to be outshot ;) ?

I wont disagree unless u want to meet up after the noobs leave?

You bringing the V10?

Oh wait, need to grab the popcorn for this one. :eatpop:

You bringing the V10?

Oh wait, need to grab the popcorn for this one. :eatpop:

close dumbfuck.. its v12.. and bring your ass along, lets see how good your shooting is or if your all talk!

The army only taught me weapons handling for about 2 minutes
That's interesting. A buddy of mine from my old office (who was in the Marines, no less) said that he only got very minimal rifle training, no pistol training whatsoever, and was never once issued, nor ever carried, a sidearm of any kind during his entire hitch. He had to ask me questions about the M9. :confused

This boggled my mind. I would have expected any modern military to have mandatory sidearm training. :icon15


Anyway... :az



Carry on.



:eatpop:

close dumbfuck.. its v12.. and bring your ass along, lets see how good your shooting is or if your all talk!

:rofl :rofl

Ouch, that had to hurt.

:eatpop:

RIP Want2Race.

close dumbfuck.. its v12.. and bring your ass along, lets see how good your shooting is or if your all talk!

Dumbfuck? Let's meet and see who is left standing at the end shit for brains. Do you really have any idea who you are starting this with? Unlike you I have people who can vouch for my skills. Anytime you want to go man to man, either on the pistol range, rifle range or hand to hand (my personal favorite) let's go.

Dumbfuck? Let's meet and see who is left standing at the end shit for brains. Do you really have any idea who you are starting this with? Unlike you I have people who can vouch for my skills. Anytime you want to go man to man, either on the pistol range, rifle range or hand to hand (my personal favorite) let's go.

:killshot:

Dumbfuck? Let's meet and see who is left standing at the end shit for brains. Do you really have any idea who you are starting this with? Unlike you I have people who can vouch for my skills. Anytime you want to go man to man, either on the pistol range, rifle range or hand to hand (my personal favorite) let's go.

my vote goes to you



RIP
V12 SWAP BOIIIIIIIIIIII

My vote goes to 50 cent.

My money is on want2race, especially if it's hand-to-hand.

:evil2

My money is on want2race, especially if it's hand-to-kawk

:evil2

hand to kawk?


bill.
you dirty devil you

hand to kawk?


bill.
you dirty devil you

:lol :lol :lol :lol

:rofl @ Bill.

I'll bet the house on Tim.

What, no takers? :rofl

:rofl @ Bill.

I'll bet the house on Tim.

What, no takers? :rofl

No, I'm serious. I often put my money on the underdog. They have a lot less to lose, so they usually put a lot more effort into things. Think about it, if some special ops, Navy SEAL, counter-terrorist whatnot gets slapped silly by some random internet poster, he would be ruined for life. If, on the other hand, the results are reversed, such an outcome would have been expected and random internet poster actually gains respect for going toe-to-toe with special ops, Navy SEAL, counter-terrorist whatnot.

This leads me to the golden rule: never challenge someone who has nothing to lose.

LOL, I bet the house on me too.

Hell, I'll bet Boozie's house on Tim.

Hell, I'll bet Boozie's house on Tim.

shit
i bet rachel on tim:devillook

shit
i bet rachel on tim:devillook

:rofl

:buttrock

No, I'm serious. I often put my money on the underdog. They have a lot less to lose, so they usually put a lot more effort into things. Think about it, if some special ops, Navy SEAL, counter-terrorist whatnot gets slapped silly by some random internet poster, he would be ruined for life. If, on the other hand, the results are reversed, such an outcome would have been expected and random internet poster actually gains respect for going toe-to-toe with special ops, Navy SEAL, counter-terrorist whatnot.

This leads me to the golden rule: never challenge someone who has nothing to lose.

That's exactly why I quit fighting midgits. No matter who wins, I lose.

http://cheesepie.net/images/bigshifty-small.gif

No, I'm serious. I often put my money on the underdog. They have a lot less to lose, so they usually put a lot more effort into things. Think about it, if some special ops, Navy SEAL, counter-terrorist whatnot gets slapped silly by some random internet poster, he would be ruined for life. If, on the other hand, the results are reversed, such an outcome would have been expected and random internet poster actually gains respect for going toe-to-toe with special ops, Navy SEAL, counter-terrorist whatnot.

This leads me to the golden rule: never challenge someone who has nothing to lose.

Thing is Bill, that would also make that person fight even harder not to have that happen. There is no such thing as a fair fight. I've taken my share of beatings as well as given them. I don't care if someone is a grandmaster in any martial art, a golden glove boxer, or a hand to hand specialist. It all comes down to the will to win and survive, either you have it or not.

I'm just tired of Want2Race and his BS. If you want to call people out fine, just be careful who you call out.

Thing is Bill, that would also make that person fight even harder not to have that happen. There is no such thing as a fair fight. I've taken my share of beatings as well as given them. I don't care if someone is a grandmaster in any martial art, a golden glove boxer, or a hand to hand specialist. It all comes down to the will to win and survive, either you have it or not.

I'm just tired of Want2Race and his BS. If you want to call people out fine, just be careful who you call out.

:)

Thing is Bill, that would also make that person fight even harder not to have that happen.

Believe me, I hear what you're saying. But it only takes just a wee bit of overconfidence coupled with someone who actually knows what they're doing (or someone with a bit of luck on their side), and it's all over in a heartbeat.

I'm sure you have been on both ends of that situation, as have I.

Thing is Bill, that would also make that person fight even harder not to have that happen. There is no such thing as a fair fight. I've taken my share of beatings as well as given them. I don't care if someone is a grandmaster in any martial art, a golden glove boxer, or a hand to hand specialist. It all comes down to the will to win and survive, either you have it or not.

I'm just tired of Want2Race and his BS. If you want to call people out fine, just be careful who you call out.

Honestly heres my side..
I only replied because the one guy wanted to learn and nobody wanted to teach him. I piped up because teaching 2 people isnt 100% harder than teaching 1 person.

My beef with you came when you had to throw in the comment about the V10, you havent met me, nor do you know me yet you take the judgement of others and run with it.. Real high class.

And I would def do a rifle or pistol dealio with you, but I dont think I trust you near enough, although i doubt your stupid, to be in a live weapon situation near by. I dont think anything more than common sense would be needed to think about the situation.

Honestly heres my side..
I only replied because the one guy wanted to learn and nobody wanted to teach him. I piped up because teaching 2 people isnt 100% harder than teaching 1 person.

My beef with you came when you had to throw in the comment about the V10, you havent met me, nor do you know me yet you take the judgement of others and run with it.. Real high class.

And I would def do a rifle or pistol dealio with you, but I dont think I trust you near enough, although i doubt your stupid, to be in a live weapon situation near by. I dont think anything more than common sense would be needed to think about the situation.
v12 dumbass

Honestly heres my side..
I only replied because the one guy wanted to learn and nobody wanted to teach him. I piped up because teaching 2 people isnt 100% harder than teaching 1 person.

My beef with you came when you had to throw in the comment about the V10, you havent met me, nor do you know me yet you take the judgement of others and run with it.. Real high class.

And I would def do a rifle or pistol dealio with you, but I dont think I trust you near enough, although i doubt your stupid, to be in a live weapon situation near by. I dont think anything more than common sense would be needed to think about the situation.

And by the way, if it comes to blows, I will beat you down so far, you'll have to look up to see down.

Fixed.

:eatpop:

Believe me, I hear what you're saying. But it only takes just a wee bit of overconfidence coupled with someone who actually knows what they're doing (or someone with a bit of luck on their side), and it's all over in a heartbeat.

I'm sure you have been on both ends of that situation, as have I.

Not saying it would be a landslide, but there is a HUGE difference in confidence and experience versus bravado and overconfidence. Training also has something to do with it, with that training you learn to never underestimate anyone. I live that training daily in my job, for example just yesterday we had to apprehend a person who was quite small compared to our team. We used the same tactics and training we would use on someone twice their size. I've seen guys who weigh 100 lbs soaking wet beat the hell out of someone over twice their size. You can never tell what a person is capable of just by what they look like or what they say. Then again you can tell a lot about a person's abilities by the way they carry themselves and their eyes.

Fixed.

:eatpop:

:rofl

i just wanna have a big hug session & everyone make up:3some :cuddle :handclap

Honestly heres my side..
I only replied because the one guy wanted to learn and nobody wanted to teach him. I piped up because teaching 2 people isnt 100% harder than teaching 1 person.

My beef with you came when you had to throw in the comment about the V10, you havent met me, nor do you know me yet you take the judgement of others and run with it.. Real high class.

And I would def do a rifle or pistol dealio with you, but I dont think I trust you near enough, although i doubt your stupid, to be in a live weapon situation near by. I dont think anything more than common sense would be needed to think about the situation.

No one wanted to teach him? There are very few people on this forum who are actually qualified to conduct any type of firearms training. It takes more than common sense to handle a firearm properly.

No I haven't met you and from what I gather neither has a majority of the people on these boards. I have been on here long enough to know when someone is blowing smoke out their ass to gain attention though. As far as having class goes, you are the one who resorted to name calling before I, so Pot meet kettle.

Your last "paragraph" just makes me laugh. I practice live fire on a daily basis. If you want to play I can always arrange for you to sit in as one of our hostages or bad guys you take the pick, although the bad guys are usually pnuematic actuated pop-up targets. My team and I will watch you cream your pants as rounds are flying around your head. Just to prove how much trust my team & I have for each other and the skill it takes to pull off HRT & CT work we all take turns playing hostages in these live fire scenarios.

Once again firearms training, especially good real firearms training, takes a LOT more than just common sense into the equation.

see post #83
you hard-ass

There are very few people on this forum who are actually qualified to conduct any type of firearms training.

:wave

i just wanna have a big hug session & everyone make up:3some :cuddle :handclap

Pu$$y. I'll kick your a$$ if you say that crap again.

:rock:


:laugh

:wave

:wave

Once again, I didn't say none, I said very few. I think there are maybe 5, maybe 10 in the GA section qualified to train someone in the use of a firearm. I've met a few more in OT as well.

It takes more than owning a firearm to be qualified, unfortunately most people think that just owning a firearm and going to the range makes them qualified to train others. It also takes more than just being in the military and going through basic firearms instruction to be a qualified firearms instructor. When I went to sniper school it was taught by the best snipers on active duty and even a few retired snipers who in their time were at the top of the game. I learned from their experiences, both good & bad. When I went through BUD/s, damn that was almost 20 yrs ago now, Phase 3 weapons training was taught not only by the best SEALs there ever were, Dennis Chalker being one of them, but also by the best civilian firearms instructors.

All that being said, some buddy teaching other buddies how to handle a fiearm just because the first buddy has owned them all their life scares the living shit out of me. The cycle of firearm safety and operation ignorance is just perpetuating itself like Alabama incest.

Pu$$y. I'll kick your a$$ if you say that crap again.

:rock:


:laugh

:TONGUELICK


oops i had CAPS LOCK on

and by teh way "nancy" i didnt say "make out"

:rofl

and by teh way "nancy" i didnt say "make out"

Maybe not but your smileys sure give that impression. :rofl

Oh and btw the proper term is "nancy-boy". :rofl2

Maybe not but your smileys sure give that impression. :rofl

Oh and btw the proper term is "nancy-boy". :rofl2

ok "billy"

ok "billy"


Baaaaaaaaaaaah Baaaaaaaaaaah

:rofl

hah i am at a lack of words

Want2race/lawyerM5/goatfucker...

There is no way in hell that I would let you teach my wife to shoot a gun. I am looking for a professional gun instructor, not some v12 swapping/ 2 ton squating/ knee getting shot/ass. So drop the whole idea that you will be teaching anyone in this thread to shoot anything!

hah i am at a lack of words
You don't need words...



Just a really full bladder, and a distant aiming point. :eyecrazy



:rofl

You don't need words...



Just a really full bladder, and a distant aiming point. :eyecrazy



:rofl

:rofl

would this be a good time to suggest a range meet????:D

would this be a good time to suggest a range meet????
As long as the range has a non-slip floor, maybe. :eyecrazy





:biglaughb

As long as the range has a non-slip floor, maybe. :eyecrazy


:biglaughb

uh.........not exactly what i was shooting for.

















pun intended. :lol hehe i crack myself up.

It's getting deep in here...

uh.........not exactly what i was shooting for.
You gotta arc it higher. :rofl


It's getting deep in here...
Deep, and rather acrid... :eyecrazy


(Pun intended, hehe, I crack myself up.) :D

You gotta arc it higher. :rofl
like this
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/9/web/2097000-2097999/2097592_50_full.jpg



Deep, and rather acrid... :eyecrazy
:D


nice wordage.

like this
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/9/web/2097000-2097999/2097592_50_full.jpg


Nice red x, just like your sig.

:wave

Nice red x, just like your sig.

:wave

i can see them both.

i can see them both.

Well I can't, and that's all that matters.

:D

Nice red x, just like your sig.

:wave

Red Xs here too. :shifty

i can see them both.

Of course you can if the link is to a local pic on your harddrive. DUH! :rofl

Of course you can if the link is to a local pic on your harddrive. DUH! :rofl

Don't confuse the young man....

Don't confuse the young man....

:rofl

Sorry, I keep forgetting IQ levels are not as high as I expect.

nice try, but the link is to a pic else where on the net.

yalls "cool" settings must be off.

Don't post much here (new), but you can come shooting with me anytime. I am a member of River Bend Gun Club (http://www.rbgc.org/), in Dawson county. I shoot with and am captain of the GSSA (http://www.gssa.com/) service rifle team. I am a Distinguished Rifleman (http://www.odcmp.com/Competitions/Distinguished_History.pdf) (badge number 1714), range safety officer, and have been invited by the Army to become a squad designated marksmanship instructor (don't have the time to attend the school this year). GA has some of the best shooters in the country, and is also home to the US Army Marksmanship Unit, at Ft. Benning, who are argueably the best shooters in the world (i'm not in their league but shoot with them often).

River Bend is a private range, but you can shoot as my guest (you don't have to be a member to attend clinics or competitions). This offer also goes to any other GA bfc members who are interested in shooting, especially those who are interested in service rifle competition. We are always looking for new shooters, and try to help them as much as possible.

Don't post much here (new), but you can come shooting with me anytime. I am a member of River Bend Gun Club (http://www.rbgc.org/), in Dawson county. I shoot with and am captain of the GSSA (http://www.gssa.com/) service rifle team. I am a Distinguished Rifleman (http://www.odcmp.com/Competitions/Distinguished_History.pdf) (badge number 1714), range safety officer, and have been invited by the Army to become a squad designated marksmanship instructor (don't have the time to attend the school this year). GA has some of the best shooters in the country, and is also home to the US Army Marksmanship Unit, at Ft. Benning, who are argueably the best shooters in the world (i'm not in their league but shoot with them often).

River Bend is a private range, but you can shoot as my guest (you don't have to be a member to attend clinics or competitions). This offer also goes to any other GA bfc members who are interested in shooting, especially those who are interested in service rifle competition. We are always looking for new shooters, and try to help them as much as possible.

That is very nice of you. :wave

Edit: Wow, $300/year!

That is very nice of you.
Indeed! :)

Edit: Wow, $300/year!
Yep, plus the $500 "initiation," fee, and having to be voted in (the by-laws make interesting reading). :cashwalle

When I joined, the init fee was only 100. It was raised to try to slow down new memberships, as we are reaching the limit. Hell, if every member showed up on the same day, it would be really crowded! To me it is worth it having a world-class facility to practice, plus it is located 14 miles from my house. I can practice before work, and shoot out to 600 yards. I know of no other range in the state where you can do that. :D

A lot of members are there for a specific discipline, such as highpower rifle, muzzleloading comp, buffalo rifles, silhouette, bullseye and tactical pistol, shotgun games, trap, sporting clays, etc, or "cowboy action" which is getting so popular they are building a whole "cowboy town" complete with clubhouse for that crowd (we call them the "Village People" since they dress in cowboy outfits, and refer to the town as "Brokeback Mountain" LOL - just kidding!). Us highpower rifle shooters are way down on the list of club priorities. Members include Gov Perdue, Saxby Chambliss, Bob Barr, atty gen Thurbert Baker, and other Ga luminaries. It is not exclusive, you don't have to be "voted" in - we sign all applications at the range safety tour for new members; the signature requirement is just to make sure new members attend the range safety tour, and all who do get their application signed. You do not have to be a member to attend scheduled events or competitions.

It is a very safe place to shoot, the people are very nice. The highpower crowd is a really fun bunch of folks to shoot with, and relax after a match for loud talk and "aiming fluid" replenishment. We have a lot of fun at the Nationals every year, and have a reputation as a wild bunch who are fun to shoot and hang out with. :redspot

When I joined, the init fee was only 100. It was raised to try to slow down new memberships, as we are reaching the limit.
Well, it's working. I understand the reasons for fees to keep out the riff-raff, but an initiation fee that's more than the annual? With all due respect, that's stretching things a bit.


It is not exclusive, you don't have to be "voted" in - we sign all applications at the range safety tour for new members; the signature requirement is just to make sure new members attend the range safety tour, and all who do get their application signed.
Again, with due respect, that differs from Article III, section (b) of the bylaws on the website. :ponder

http://www.rbgc.org/publications/BYLWAug02.pdf

(Yeah, I'm weird... I read all the fine print!) ;)


It's not that far from me, though. Might be worth a "guest" pass to check it out firsthand.


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Sure, anytime. PM me and I'll meet you there.

I don't think it is too much money - YMMV, but I am not a board member and don't have a say in the rules. I think it is a bargain for what you get, but I shoot a LOT and definitely get my money's worth. I've paid $2500/year hunting club dues before, now THAT was expensive. :eek:

Sure, anytime. PM me and I'll meet you there.
Thanks. :)

I think it is a bargain for what you get, but I shoot a LOT and definitely get my money's worth.
That's certainly part of it. If I went shooting every week, there's no question it would add up to "reasonable." But for occasional use, the math starts to break down. (Of course, the more I shoot, the more I want to, but the "work" stuff has to get done some time!) ;)

Thanks again for the kind offer.


DW

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Don't post much here (new), but you can come shooting with me anytime. I am a member of River Bend Gun Club (http://www.rbgc.org/), in Dawson county. I shoot with and am captain of the GSSA (http://www.gssa.com/) service rifle team. I am a Distinguished Rifleman (http://www.odcmp.com/Competitions/Distinguished_History.pdf) (badge number 1714), range safety officer, and have been invited by the Army to become a squad designated marksmanship instructor (don't have the time to attend the school this year). GA has some of the best shooters in the country, and is also home to the US Army Marksmanship Unit, at Ft. Benning, who are argueably the best shooters in the world (i'm not in their league but shoot with them often).

River Bend is a private range, but you can shoot as my guest (you don't have to be a member to attend clinics or competitions). This offer also goes to any other GA bfc members who are interested in shooting, especially those who are interested in service rifle competition. We are always looking for new shooters, and try to help them as much as possible.

Would you be willing to hold a class to teach a few people to shoot. My wife is interested in learning, and I think it would be better to learn from someone else.

I'd rather keep it informal and casual, with just 2 guests at a time, max. That way I can keep a good eye on the newbies. I'd be happy to get her started. Shoot me a PM.

Shoot me a PM.

:lol :lol :lol :lol :lol

I really found that amusing, for some reason...

:rofl

OK, but back on topic when are Tim and the other guy going to have a shoot off. I would like to see this, as would everyone else. Please if need be, both parties can send me their free times and I can find an acceptable time. I will also broker all side bets, with a small commision fee. This will be a great event, then afterwards maybe paitball so we can shoot each other. So lets stop all the chatter and get down to business of planning said event.

So lets stop all the chatter and get down to business of planning said event.
I don't know if that'll happen, but I have some Osama targets you can shoot at if you like! :D


If it'll help you feel better, you can even yell in between shots...

:ar15firin "WHERE... THE... F&CK... IS... MY... BAG... M0TH3R... F&CK3R??!?!?!"



:alright

Jawjatek,
Lets talk at Tims.

GATechBMW, can you make it to Tim's BBQ so we can meet? Rachael likes to dominate tech boys.

-Nicole

GATechBMW, can you make it to Tim's BBQ so we can meet? Rachael likes to dominate tech boys.

-Nicole

Sounds good to me. When is the meet?

-Mike

Sounds good to me. When is the meet?
Allow me:

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=581693


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Allow me:

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=581693


:cool

:rofl :rofl

Jawjatek,
Lets talk at Tims.

GATechBMW, can you make it to Tim's BBQ so we can meet? Rachael likes to dominate tech boys.

-Nicole

:rofl

Yes she does and we have pictures from each of the last two cookouts to prove it, LMAO!

Allow me:

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=581693


:cool

TY DW.:D

TY DW.
:thumbup:

I don't know if that'll happen, but I have some Osama targets you can shoot at if you like! :D


If it'll help you feel better, you can even yell in between shots...

:ar15firin "WHERE... THE... F&CK... IS... MY... BAG... M0TH3R... F&CK3R??!?!?!"



:alright

I was pretty much joking as I know this will probably not happen. I am about 100% sure Tim would show up as long as Osama was not up to no good. But online now it say my bag has been found and will delivered to my hotel between 8pm and 8am. So now Unless it gets there before 8pm, I still have to go buy clothes because I can not chance my bag not getting there during the night. This has been a shiYYT week. First my bag, now my laptop has a virus and I have to drive to Manhattan to get it reimaged. I also insulted a German girl I meet last week somehow and I am getting cursed out in German and have no clue what she is saying. The getting cursed n German I find funny though, but the laptop and luggage are not. I also have a later flight on Friday because my normal flight jumped to $800+ this week. That just means I will have to drink myself stupid at Tim's on Saturday.

Well, here's hoping your bag gets to you, your laptop gets fixed, the German girl calms down, and comes back with some good beer in her hands, and a smile for her outfit! :drink1


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I was pretty much joking as I know this will probably not happen. I am about 100% sure Tim would show up as long as Osama was not up to no good. But online now it say my bag has been found and will delivered to my hotel between 8pm and 8am. So now Unless it gets there before 8pm, I still have to go buy clothes because I can not chance my bag not getting there during the night. This has been a shiYYT week. First my bag, now my laptop has a virus and I have to drive to Manhattan to get it reimaged. I also insulted a German girl I meet last week somehow and I am getting cursed out in German and have no clue what she is saying. The getting cursed n German I find funny though, but the laptop and luggage are not. I also have a later flight on Friday because my normal flight jumped to $800+ this week. That just means I will have to drink myself stupid at Tim's on Saturday.

Lee, drink it off Saturday for sure. You can finish off the Jack Daniels I have here, hell my whole liquor cabinet is open if ya want. BTW, anyone interested in Caipirinha again this month?

BTW, anyone interested in Caipirinha again this month?

Yes.

Hell, I'll bet Boozie's house on Tim.

:confused

Sorry...I'm just catching up.