EPTOn a semi-related note, I've always wanted to go to a gun range and try some shooting. Anyone know what the average cost is and what kind of procedures their are for a beginner?
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Slow Motion
United States6960 Posts
On a semi-related note, I've always wanted to go to a gun range and try some shooting. Anyone know what the average cost is and what kind of procedures their are for a beginner? | ||
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susySquark
United States1692 Posts
On July 10 2011 05:07 Slow Motion wrote: If I end up buying a house with a lot of land or in a rural area I'll probably buy a rifle and a pistol. I don't think I'll bother getting any if I'm in an urban environment tho cause it'll just be lying around doing nothing. On a semi-related note, I've always wanted to go to a gun range and try some shooting. Anyone know what the average cost is and what kind of procedures their are for a beginner? You can take classes, prices for those vary greatly depending on what you're doing. For the most part, a day at the range can run from $10-20, equipment / ammo not included. Gun rentals are usually pretty cheap, also around $10-20 or so, as well. Ammo depends on what kind of gun you're buying for. Its usually best to go with a group, because a lot of the costs can go down when bought in bulk. If you don't want to take a class, just read up on the rules of the individual range you're going to, and check out some safety tips and rules online. Familiarize yourself with the basic operation of whatever firearm you're using. Most of all, don't be afraid to ask questions! Most people at ranges will be happy to help a newbie out and spread the love of target shooting. | ||
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R4TM
Brazil140 Posts
Obviously most americans, just hope you dont kill each other now... User was warned for this post User was temp banned for this post. | ||
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caradoc
Canada3022 Posts
my intention isn't to derail this thread, it's simply to advocate actual discussion without half the community feeling that alternative viewpoints are being censored. The fact that the tag at the top of the thread now makes it clear that discussion is allowed, but inflammatory discussion isn't, is good enough for me. | ||
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Zooper31
United States5711 Posts
On July 10 2011 05:23 R4TM wrote: It's pretty funny, yet so sad, this thread. Obviously most americans, just hope you dont kill each other now... You obviously didn't read the warning at the top of the thread and I hope you get warned. User was warned for this post | ||
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rezzan
Sweden329 Posts
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Samba
Germany452 Posts
On July 08 2011 11:12 caradoc wrote: Once I dreamt of owning minigun, but he rarely pops up as an opponent at the diamond level. I plan to own him when I get to GM though. =) Other than that I can't think up any other guns I would feel morally comfortable owning. This has to be the best contribution to this thread, laughed my ass off! | ||
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tonning
Norway111 Posts
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Juddas
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THE_DOMINATOR
United States309 Posts
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mikyaJ
1834 Posts
On July 10 2011 05:36 rezzan wrote: the USA :/ I've never own a single weapon in my whole life and probably never will. because its not needed where I live.. None needs it here cuz its safe <3 The USA isn't the only place with guns. And no one in your country hunts? I know plenty of Swedes in Rural areas who own guns. | ||
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Roeder
Denmark735 Posts
 It's really fun, and I'm not going to get into that USA gun law policy. I don't live there. All I can say is shooting range was hilarious, but we were using + Show Spoiler + ![[image loading]](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/91/Danish_AR_M95.gif) ![[image loading]](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/34/Danish_LSV_M04.jpg) I was mainly using the LSW, but at some occasions, I used the C7A1. But LSW with optical sight and bipod for prone. Felt much better, when all the others were using the C7A1 with no optical nor bipod. They were jelly! And also the AT-4 rocket launcher. But since the ammunition was roughly 700 dollars a shot, I was told, we didn't fire a whole bunch of those! And we, in most cases, only used pistol bullets with a different bolt (/breech?). And the AT-4 for the first time, we all got nose bleed, because the recoil and feeling of shooting something THAT heavy and powerful just blows you away physically and mentally for just a few seconds. | ||
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Brethern
231 Posts
Sr 22 Cz 858 SKS russian not norico. Glock's in 9 10 .357 40 and .45 That's about it. | ||
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JingleHell
United States11308 Posts
On July 10 2011 09:05 Roeder wrote: Been shooting so much in the military, I got bored of it, but we did make our own small tourneys out on the range - was great practice for the sharp-shooter marks too. It's really fun, and I'm not going to get into that USA gun law policy. I don't live there. All I can say is shooting range was hilarious, but we were using + Show Spoiler + I was mainly using the LSW, but at some occasions, I used the C7A1. But LSW with optical sight and bipod for prone. Felt much better, when all the others were using the C7A1 with no optical nor bipod. They were jelly! And also the AT-4 rocket launcher. But since the ammunition was roughly 700 dollars a shot, I was told, we didn't fire a whole bunch of those! And we, in most cases, only used pistol bullets with a different bolt (/breech?). And the AT-4 for the first time, we all got nose bleed, because the recoil and feeling of shooting something THAT heavy and powerful just blows you away physically and mentally for just a few seconds. First time throwing a frag grenade or shooting a 40mm grenade out of a launcher is something else too. Oh my god, those were defining moments in life. But yeah, the AT-4 trainers with the 9mm tracers are kind of blah compared to the real thing. 25mm on the Bradley is a load of fun, M249 and M240B are great, the venerable Ma Deuce is an orgasm waiting to happen. | ||
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PhiliBiRD
United States2643 Posts
22s are fun and cheap and the 9mm is a bit stronger in the case of self defense | ||
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tednoob
Sweden28 Posts
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nosnibor
United States7 Posts
![[image loading]](http://world.guns.ru/userfiles/images/handguns/germany/hg208/1287732591.jpg) ![[image loading]](http://www.myconfinedspace.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/barrett.jpg) | ||
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Soap
Brazil1546 Posts
H&K P30 + Show Spoiler + ![[image loading]](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2c/Koalorka_H%26K_P30L.jpg/300px-Koalorka_H%26K_P30L.jpg) H&K MP5K-PDW + Show Spoiler + ![[image loading]](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2c/MP3K_ImgID1.jpg/220px-MP3K_ImgID1.jpg) Wish I could have her as well  + Show Spoiler + ![[image loading]](http://www.yourprops.com/norm-4d7760ab59eb6-Terminator%3A+The+Sarah+Connor+Chronicles+(TV)+(2008).jpeg) Steyr AUG + Show Spoiler + ![[image loading]](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/39/AUG_A1_508mm_04.jpg/300px-AUG_A1_508mm_04.jpg) H&K G3 + Show Spoiler + ![[image loading]](http://world.guns.ru/userfiles/images/assault/as12/hk_g3a3.jpg) | ||
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susySquark
United States1692 Posts
I've shot an M1A and it felt great - accurate and powerful. <3 7.62, if I were to get another rifle it'd def be an AR format 7.62. HK's are great and all, but they have no love for Californians XD | ||
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Trang
Australia324 Posts
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