We've been kicking this around for a few months and it's time to act.

For those of us that like to go target shooting, it's time to get out and do some plinking.

We have a couple of choices for location:

1. Cordova Shooting Center out on Sunrise (just past the old S2 shop) http://www.cordovashootingcenter.com/

2. Gun Room near Grant Line & 99 (aka the boonies) http://www.thegunroom.org/

Suggest others if they exist, but these are the only two locals I know of.

Each location has it's advantages. The Gun Room is indoor, 20 lanes of pistol. Cordova is outdoors, but offers 30+ pistol lanes, 20+ rifle lanes, and several skeet and trap ranges. Both facilities rent guns for those that may not have their own.

I was thinking about 2/20, 2/26, or 2/27. Let's get some discussion going and make this (finally) happen.

EDIT:

We'll be going here on Saturday 2/26/05: http://www.commercemarketplace.com/shops/goshoot/

There is a map on that site. I'm saying 10am for now unless someone has a huge problem with that. I'll stay at least until noon or 1pm.

I could probably go, but I don't have a gun and I've never shot one.

So yeah.

I vote the Gun Room, because it is down the street from my house and I might be able to trick the wife...

"Honey, I'm going out to get some groceries and to fill up the tank on my car."

BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG!

"Hi, honey, I'm home. The grocery store was closed."

















But I know it doesn't matter what I say, you guys are just going to steal my meet and pick a day I can't go. hahahahha!!! Anyway, I might have to pick up my new wheels...

How about the following weekend, 26the.
I have my ISO survailance audit on the 23rd & 24th and will really need to blow off some steam and anger afterwards.

I could probably go, but I don't have a gun and I've never shot one.

So yeah.

That's okay, I'm sure that there are enough of us that are versed on gun safety that wouldn't mind keeping and eye on you and teaching you the basics. We'll start you off on the .22 with Ed.

wait what? I don't have a gun. Can I borrow one or should I get me one of those "saturday night specials" :p

I've got a couple of .22's the new guys can use - plus .22 ammo is cheap. :)

I can make the 26th work too. I forgot that we need more than a couple of weeks for proper planning. ;)

Another n00b here, I'm down.

We can't have too many noobs... let me rephrase: I would rather not have more noobs than experienced people. We experienced people will likely have to "vouch" for you and I would rather not have to be responsible for more than one person.

I'm sure Lance will come - he's another experienced gun owner.

I've got a couple of .22's the new guys can use - plus .22 ammo is cheap. :)

I can make the 26th work too. I forgot that we need more than a couple of weeks for proper planning. ;)

Yea, .22 are overall pretty good guns. I was looking into getting one for me. :D

We can't have too many noobs... let me rephrase: I would rather not have more noobs than experienced people. We experienced people will likely have to "vouch" for you and I would rather not have to be responsible for more than one person.

I hear that. No biggie.

don't worry, we'll get enough people.

Stay clear of Cordova if you have a bunch of beginners.

My Grandfather and I used to be good friends with the owner of Cordova but I’m not sure if he (Art) is still around. The range masters can be a little on edge and are very impatient. They've seen n00bs do it all so they have a right to judge. You guys will be walking on eggshells unless your combined range etiquette is top notch.

I was out there a couple years back and actually saw a father take his son downrange during a hot session. Nobody got hurt but it certainly was a major physical dispute... I have also seen people get burned for much less.

If you decide to shoot rifle then I highly encourage you to goto Sacramento Valley Shooting Center: http://www.commercemarketplace.com/shops/goshoot/ It's out towards the Sloughhouse/Rancho Muerita area but HIGHLY worth it. The facility is top notch, clean and they are more patient with beginners. Just be sure Mike, Lance, Paul or whoever gives everyone the runaround on range etiquette and common sense saftey before you breech the gate. I used to shoot 300-1000 yard rifle all the time out there.

Other than that, The Gunroom is a good choice for pistol and small caliber rifle (I think they'll do .22 rifle?).

Stay clear of Cordova if you have a bunch of beginners.

My Grandfather and I used to be good friends with the owner of Cordova but I’m not sure if he (Art) is still around. The range masters can be a little on edge and are very impatient. They've seen n00bs do it all so they have a right to judge. You guys will be walking on eggshells unless your combined range etiquette is top notch.

I was out there a couple years back and actually saw a father take his son downrange during a hot session. Nobody got hurt but it certainly was a major physical dispute... I have also seen people get burned for much less.

If you decide to shoot rifle then I highly encourage you to goto Sacramento Valley Shooting Center: http://www.commercemarketplace.com/shops/goshoot/ It's out towards the Sloughhouse/Rancho Muerita area but HIGHLY worth it. The facility is top notch, clean and they are more patient with beginners. Just be sure Mike, Lance, Paul or whoever gives everyone the runaround on range etiquette and common sense saftey before you breech the gate. I used to shoot 300-1000 yard rifle all the time out there.

Other than that, The Gunroom is a good choice for pistol and small caliber rifle (I think they'll do .22 rifle?).

You coming with us Eric?

The guys at the gun room are the same way , or at least the lady that works there is. But erics right about cordova they will sit there and look for reasons to kick you off. Ive been asked to leave twice once for firing more than 1 bullet a second and again for not letting them clear a misfire.

Oh yeah name the time and Ill be there. Ive been looking for a time to try out a few new guns, and its time to rotate my ammo

That's weird - I've never had a problem at Cordova. I saw them talk to one guy who was rapid firing, but they just asked him to read the sign above his head that said "no rapid fire". They are anal about the rules, but that's what I would hope for in a gun range.

i have a small collection my grandfather left me...
but the problem is, i have never registered them and they all need to be disassembled and lubed and maintanenced before I could use any of them...
do gun ranges check to see if the pistol is registered?
i don't want to get in trouble by bringing down some stuff not on the books.

i have a few others too, like rifles and such that i'd like to find out about if i need to make them 'legit" too.

i know the AR15 i can't do anything with but hide it until red dawn happens but the others are legal as far as I know.

i'd love to break these out of storage just to fire them, but i don't want to have o hand them over becaus ethey mean a lot to me because of who their from.

No they wont check if they are registered.

That's weird - I've never had a problem at Cordova. I saw them talk to one guy who was rapid firing, but they just asked him to read the sign above his head that said "no rapid fire". They are anal about the rules, but that's what I would hope for in a gun range.

It was'nt just letting whole clips go. I was pulling from a holster and then two rapid shots. It takes a little practice to keep your pace under 2 seconds, there was no warning aand no other violations according to them:(

woohoo!
maybe i'll have to get to cleaning and puchase some ammo!

now i just have to worry about transporting them there.

is there a way to get these all registered legitamately so i don't have to worry about them?(besides the AR15)

No Your just gonna have to turn them over to me:( I'm sorry;)

nevar!

They are anal about the rules, but that's what I would hope for in a gun range.

Absolutely. And this may be the very reason you'll end up going to Cordova.

Numerous "Ricer" WRX's in the parking lot + 50% of novice shooters= Look at me!

Trust me man. Try the Sacto Valley Shooting Center. You'll probably never goto Cordova again. Not to mention, you can probably find a few nice roads out in the Sloughhouse area. I think there's a fun little strip just off the Range driveway.

I'd be down for any place with a rifle range.

Absolutely. And this may be the very reason you'll end up going to Cordova.

Numerous "Ricer" WRX's in the parking lot + 50% of novice shooters= Look at me!

Trust me man. Try the Sacto Valley Shooting Center. You'll probably never goto Cordova again. Not to mention, you can probably find a few nice roads out in the Sloughhouse area. I think there's a fun little strip just off the Range driveway.

SVSC isn't really all that far from Cordova so I'd be willing to try it out. It's fairly close for Ryball too. :)

I'd be interested in going as well, no guns, although my roommate does so maybe I can get him to join me, and I haven't been out shooting since I was like 13.

can I bring my Browning .50 cal ?

http://www.navy.dnd.ca/mspa_images/ship_site_images/ship_gallery/337/50CalCrew_l.jpg

I will leave the boat at home tho ...

can I bring my Browning .50 cal ?

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I will leave the boat at home tho ...


As long as I can bring this:

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And if I can get the oil changed in time, I might bring this:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/Egan70/fa88.jpg

:p

As long as I can bring this:

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Are you talking about the water dispenser next to you? :confused: :p

Are you talking about the water dispenser next to you? :confused: :p

No, I was talking about the Armored Box Launcher full of Tomahawk Cruise Missiles. :D

If I can convince my wife to borrow her truck, I will try to bring this...

If you want to shoot it, though, bring your own ammo. It gets kinda expensive.

I'll bring the 30-06 if i can get the rack duct taped into the WRX. Then again, maybe not... Shooting in a range is like lust in a condom.

I'll go if I'm not working. I've shot 12 guage shotguns and a .22 rifle but I'm not what you call experienced.

Hey, isn't a brown man running with a fire arm Probable Cause? :eek:
lol, ouch....

Hey, isn't a brown man running with a fire arm Probable Cause? :eek:

I hope you eat some KFC! :mad:

I hope you eat some KFC! :mad:

Now that's just mean.

I'm in for a indoor range. I haven't shot my pistol in awhile!

I've fired a .22, an SP89, and a Desert Eagle 50. I sucked at the DE50. Way too much anticipation.

I've fired a .22, an SP89, and a Desert Eagle 50. I sucked at the DE50. Way too much anticipation.

I still do that with my Beretta Elite II .40. It takes a couple of clips before I get back into it.

Ballers run dual elites. I capped some guy in the head with dualies the other night.

I was cappin people with a K98 the other day ;)

Hey, isn't a brown man running with a fire arm Probable Cause? :eek:

hahahahahhahahahhaha... ahh. So, the 26th?

are you guys going on the 26th of feb?

are you guys going on the 26th of feb?

Good question.

Are we going guys? Chime in if you're planning on coming.

I'll be there along with 2x.22, 2x9mm, 1x.40, 1x.45, all pistols.

What time would we meet? I found out on Friday that I'm working on the 26th and it will probably be an all nighter..

Pick a time. I would say late morning so we have time to go home before going to the meet.

map and more infos

please

keep me posted.

i'm trying to keep that day open, but i'm fighting hard against the cabinet install in the dinning room...
that maybe priority.

i could go for a few hours in the AM and be back by noon.

are we doing sloughouse? or cordova?

I'm down for Saturday depending on time, I have to watch a soccer match 9am-11.

I think we'll be going here, based on Salty's recommendation:

http://www.commercemarketplace.com/shops/goshoot/

Let me know want time and I'll try and make it. I gotta go to a frickin' wedding but I don't know what time yet...

LB

now it all depends if i wanna go to snow country, i got free lift tix from subaru.

What day is it again?

Saturday, 2/26/05.

Time? Oh, and what is a good place around here to buy rounds? Just some Federal hardball or something...

Has a location been decided? I'm down for either one.

Has a location been decided? I'm down for either one.

I think we'll be going here, based on Salty's recommendation:

http://www.commercemarketplace.com/shops/goshoot/

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Might be a good Idea to Edit the first post to refelct this Info??? Just a thought...

Time? Oh, and what is a good place around here to buy rounds? Just some Federal hardball or something...

Trader's in San Leandro.

Might be a good Idea to Edit the first post to refelct this Info??? Just a thought...

Done.

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We'll be going here on Saturday 2/26/05: http://www.commercemarketplace.com/shops/goshoot/

There is a map on that site. I'm saying 10am for now unless someone has a huge problem with that. I'll stay at least until noon or 1pm.

Trader's in San Leandro.

hahahhaha!!! I'm not going to drive all the way to Trader's for ammo. That's like 10 minutes from my parent's house.

hahahhaha!!! I'm not going to drive all the way to Trader's for ammo. That's like 10 minutes from my parent's house.

Aren't you down there every day anyway? :)

Guys, for those that haven't used firearms before I want to mention that the most important thing you'll learn from the experienced owners is safety and etiquette at the range. The rules are in place to prevent injuries at both indoor and outdoor reasons. All it takes is for one inexperienced person to cause injury or death because they were concentrating on just shooting the weapon and not so much on proper handling.

It's also important for first-timers firing semi-automatic pistols because they will become confused if the weapon should somehow jam. I saw one guy try to clear a jam and turned to face straight down the firing line to do so. If his weapon had discharged, the round would likely have ricocheted and struck someone. I observed this at Cordova. It also couldn't hurt for newbies to sit out the first firing session just to observe how the routine goes.

Notice how everyone pays close attention to orders barked by the range master over the PA. The inexperienced stand out because those are the ones who will try to squeeze off 'just one more shot' after the call to lay the weapons down on the bench.

Learn gun safety and you'll have more fun during the actual shooting part. :)

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"…axles of evil…" - george w. bush

Guys, for those that haven't used firearms before I want to mention that the most important thing you'll learn from the experienced owners is safety and etiquette at the range. The rules are in place to prevent injuries at both indoor and outdoor reasons. All it takes is for one inexperienced person to cause injury or death because they were concentrating on just shooting the weapon and not so much on proper handling.

It's also important for first-timers firing semi-automatic pistols because they will become confused if the weapon should somehow jam. I saw one guy try to clear a jam and turned to face straight down the firing line to do so. If his weapon had discharged, the round would likely have ricocheted and struck someone. I observed this at Cordova. It also couldn't hurt for newbies to sit out the first firing session just to observe how the routine goes.

Notice how everyone pays close attention to orders barked by the range master over the PA. The inexperienced stand out because those are the ones who will try to squeeze off 'just one more shot' after the call to lay the weapons down on the bench.

Learn gun safety and you'll have more fun during the actual shooting part. :)

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"…axles of evil…" - george w. bush

Good advice. Who's going?

I'll be going. :)

Here's a sample of what I have...as I can't bring them all, the two rifles and two pistols that receive the highest vote will go.

What kind of Mauser is that? Looks almost like an M38 Swedish eventhough it's not. Persian?

Here's a sample of what I have...as I can't bring them all, the two rifles and two pistols that receive the highest vote will go.

Hello, Rambo. :p

What kind of Mauser is that? Looks almost like an M38 Swedish eventhough it's not. Persian?

Nope.
It's a Yugo M48 in 8mm...I have 2 of 'em; one I shoot, one for mini Oaf when he's older.
Come to think about it, I two of almost every weapon. :D

Guys, for those that haven't used firearms before I want to mention that the most important thing you'll learn from the experienced owners is safety and etiquette at the range. The rules are in place to prevent injuries at both indoor and outdoor reasons. All it takes is for one inexperienced person to cause injury or death because they were concentrating on just shooting the weapon and not so much on proper handling.

It's also important for first-timers firing semi-automatic pistols because they will become confused if the weapon should somehow jam. I saw one guy try to clear a jam and turned to face straight down the firing line to do so. If his weapon had discharged, the round would likely have ricocheted and struck someone. I observed this at Cordova. It also couldn't hurt for newbies to sit out the first firing session just to observe how the routine goes.

Notice how everyone pays close attention to orders barked by the range master over the PA. The inexperienced stand out because those are the ones who will try to squeeze off 'just one more shot' after the call to lay the weapons down on the bench.

Learn gun safety and you'll have more fun during the actual shooting part. :)

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"…axles of evil…" - george w. bush

I was going to post a copy of the range rules, but they don't have them online. They are going to fax them Monday, and I'll get them scanned and posted. :)

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I was going to post a copy of the range rules, but they don't have them online. They are going to fax them Monday, and I'll get them scanned and posted. :)
That's a great idea. I haven't been to a range for several years so I could probably benefit from the information, too.

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"…axles of evil…" - george w. bush

I'll be there, as long as I can get my soccer match taped since it ends right around 11:00.

Oh and someone said they were providing guns for the gunless correct? We just need to buy ammo, which I assume can be bought there?

Oh and someone said they were providing guns for the gunless correct? We just need to buy ammo, which I assume can be bought there?
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"Trust me, I know what I'm doing."

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I can't stand can laughter.

That's a great idea. I haven't been to a range for several years so I could probably benefit from the information, too.

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"…axles of evil…" - george w. bush

Here's a good link to typical gun range safety rules:

http://www.losaltosrodandgunclub.com/rangerul.html

Some of the more important rules:

7. Firearms MUST BE POINTED DOWN RANGE at all times, except when transporting to and from the firing points, when the MUZZLE WILL BE POINTED UP.

8. Firearms should never be pointed above the target stand. When shooting come up from the bench and sight directly at the target. DO NOT POINT THE FIREARM IN AN UPWARD POSITION AND COME DOWN TO THE TARGET. KEEP YOUR FINGER OFF THE TRIGGER AND OUT OF THE TRIGGER GUARD, except when you are actually squeezing off a shot.

25. In case of a miss-fire (failure to fire or hang fire), Keep your firearm under control and the muzzle pointed down range for at least one full minute, before attempting to eject the cartridge.

2. Everyone going on the shooting range must pay an entrance fee, except for babies in arms.

babies in arms. :rotfl: I have this picture in my head of a militant band of babies...

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We'll be going here on Saturday 2/26/05: http://www.commercemarketplace.com/shops/goshoot/

There is a map on that site. I'm saying 11am for now unless someone has a huge problem with that.

If you can make it 9:30 or 10am I'm in...otherwise I'll have to bow out this time :(. Gotta go to a wedding @ 2:00 and 11 is cutting it pretty damn close with the travling here and there...you know.

You know I gotta put on my 4-button pimp suit mang!!! ;)

If you can make it 9:30 or 10am I'm in...otherwise I'll have to bow out this time :(. Gotta go to a wedding @ 2:00 and 11 is cutting it pretty damn close with the travling here and there...you know.

You know I gotta put on my 4-button pimp suit mang!!! ;)

I've seen that first hand. ;)

I may be a little hung over at 10am on a Saturday, but I'll sacrifice for you.

For the folks that can't make it until 11am, that's cool too. I'll be there for at least a couple of hours.

****, looks like I have to be in San Jose at 8:00 on Saturday, was looking forward to this too.

gonna try to break away for a few hours and meet up...
even if i don't bring anything, i'll come to say hi.
if anything it should be a nice drive!

Day-before bump. I will be there starting at 10am.

:D

Sorry I didn't show up. I think I'm still drunk from last night :|

boozer!!!

boozer!!!
Seriously. I drank way too much last night. But man did we have fun.

well, that's the important thing ;)

Sorry I didn't show up. I think I'm still drunk from last night :|

Okay, so what's Ed's excuse? I'm surpised that little Chinese ganster didn't show up.

Sorry I didn't show up. I think I'm still drunk from last night :|


Yea, me too. :banana:

So how did it go? Did you enjoy the range compared to Cordova?

Apperantly, everyone involved has taken a vow of silence, and I still haven;t seen Scott today. :p

i was so sick i couldn't even get out of bed (NOT boozer! :p )
bummed i missed out...so how was it??
and whens the next one??

i want some action pics too!

Apperantly, everyone involved has taken a vow of silence, and I still haven;t seen Scott today. :p

Whew! I just got back from digging a hole.
A large hole.
A three-body hole.;)

Obviously, after looking at my target, it's safe to say that I couldn't hit the broad side of a large barn. :banana:

The 2nd pic is Egan experiencing the massive recoil of the powerful 9mm Parabellum round. The target 2nd from the left is Lance's; after 1 or 2 shots, it experienced a fastener malfunction...I had nothing to do with it.

Whew! I just got back from digging a hole.
A large hole.
A three-body hole.;)

Obviously, after looking at my target, it's safe to say that I couldn't hit the broad side of a large barn. :banana:

The 2nd pic is Egan experiencing the massive recoil of the powerful 9mm Parabellum round. The target 2nd from the left is Lance's; after 1 or 2 shots, it experienced a fastener malfunction...I had nothing to do with it.
looks like a near slide bite.

So how did it go? Did you enjoy the range compared to Cordova?

I liked the place as compared to Cordova.

Only myself, Lowball, Oaf, and sublime1 showed up. We had a blast. I think I burned through 400 rounds and ended up having to clean 3 guns (9mm, .40, .45). :)

Whew! I just got back from digging a hole.
A large hole.
A three-body hole.;)

Obviously, after looking at my target, it's safe to say that I couldn't hit the broad side of a large barn. :banana:

The 2nd pic is Egan experiencing the massive recoil of the powerful 9mm Parabellum round. The target 2nd from the left is Lance's; after 1 or 2 shots, it experienced a fastener malfunction...I had nothing to do with it.

That's a .40 biotch!

Sweet job guys...Nice work.

Get a chance to shoot rifle?

Get a chance to shoot rifle?

Oaf and sublime1 did.

dangit...i didn't get to be in on the I-club malita!

i'll have to go out the next time...
making me want to get into my guns
(which i've never really cared about before)

Get a chance to shoot rifle?

I brought out my Remington 700 PSS in .223 caliber.
Left the AK in the trunk.
Next time, I'll have some rounds loaded up for the M1A & Remington 700 Varmiter

I brought my Mauser 98 .308 and had a blast. I wanted to fire Oaf's .223 but he packed up and left before I had a chance to ask. I shot Oaf's .45, Lowball's 9mm ,and Egan's .40 . Thanks, guys.

I brought my Mauser 98 .308 and had a blast. I wanted to fire Oaf's .223 but he packed up and left before I had a chance to ask. I shot Oaf's .45, Lowball's 9mm ,and Egan's .40 . Thanks, guys.


Yeah I shot Oaf's .223 and it made me want to go and get one! Sniper central. That thing was sweet!

Glad the guys made it out and maybe next time more of the others will show up.

I think the one off on South Sunrise would be closer for everyone but the drive out to the other one was pretty fun.

I brought my Mauser 98 .308 and had a blast. I wanted to fire Oaf's .223 but he packed up and left before I had a chance to ask. I shot Oaf's .45, Lowball's 9mm ,and Egan's .40 . Thanks, guys.

Sorry 'bout that. :(
Had to go relieve Mrs Oaf on Kid Detail.

anyone ever shoot a glock? those are sweet u can throw them in the mud and then jump up and down on it and it will still fire. and they have that neato safety built into the trigger

anyone ever shoot a glock? those are sweet u can throw them in the mud and then jump up and down on it and it will still fire. and they have that neato safety built into the trigger

yeah, that's what I have, but just don't shoot reloads...they kept jamming up :mad: