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December 4, 2013, 06:09 PM | #1 |
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FYI; new central Florida gun range....
For those TFLers in central Florida or those members who plan to visit Florida soon;
The Volusia County gun range, named after former official Robert Strickland is now open. The public range went through a detailed overall lasting nearly 4 months. Check the Volusia County Florida website for times, prices/fees, rules & details. In short, A 1/one day range pass is $10.00 USD. A 6mo pass is $70.00 & a full year(12mo) range pass is $100.00 USD. The county gun range is open to handguns(all types & calibers) & rifles up to .50BMG. Shotguns, class III(automatic) & AOWs(any other weapon) are not allowed on the new public range. Rapid fire is not allowed either. A trained range safety officer will be on duty & the entire complex is closed on Mondays. The general range hours are 830am to 430pm, Tue to Sun. All gun owners & guests must be off the property by 445pmEST. NOTE; young children are allowed on the gun range(s) but they must be supervised by a parent or adult. Any violation or unsafe act will result in removal & possible formal trespass by a county sheriff's deputy. It sounds like fun to go by there. If I get in the Daytona Beach Florida area I might sign up & shoot outdoors. Clyde |
December 4, 2013, 09:30 PM | #2 |
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eM4PstsbeVs
It seems like they've been open for a while, but I heard something about renovations. I'm not sure I understand the logic behind allowing up to a .50 BMG but not a shotgun? I don't understand not supporting automatic weapons or AOW either, but at least I can understand the mentality behind some possible reasons. I'm in Saint Augustine so I'll have to keep that in mind if I ever get down south a little ways.
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December 4, 2013, 11:06 PM | #3 |
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11/26/2013 ....
The range's official date was 11/26/2013.
The site rules & SOPs state the .50BMG & other big caliber(long range sniper) type rounds are no-nos. I agree that shotguns(with buck-shot or lighter bird loads) could be authorized but to not allow exotic 12ga rounds(tracer, Rhodesian Jungle, Bolo, blank, etc) or slugs(rifle type). I don't know if hammers(double taps) constitute "rapid fire" either but I guess I'll see if I get RODed off the range, . Clyde |
December 5, 2013, 01:11 PM | #4 | ||
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That leads to why the range was closed again for renovations is the new shooters are taring up the support beams/baffling system as well as lead removal. In a general statement, (my view point) new and experienced shooter were/are taring the place up. The I don't care attitude. This is why I joined a private range and stopped buying my yearly range pass. Its also why the range fees have increased because of the damage being done and repair work. Quote:
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December 5, 2013, 03:40 PM | #5 |
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Strict
This place seems to put the strict in Strictland .
I might just stick to the pay to play ranges near me. I would like to shoot outdoors on occasion but I'm not down with being in safety nazi HQ... |
December 5, 2013, 05:09 PM | #6 |
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Just go to Sebastian--they got it figured out a long time ago. No BS, and works just fine.
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December 5, 2013, 07:21 PM | #7 |
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ClydeFrog:
If you wanna shoot outdoors you ought to consider Titusville Rifle and Pistol Club. Non-members pay $10.00 and it's alot more relaxed. It's about 4 miles west of I-95 on highway 46. I live 5 minutes away. |
December 6, 2013, 03:44 AM | #8 |
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Thanks for all the info.
I've been looking for a good outdoor range in Central FL since I live in Orlando area. I've been to Central FL Rifle and Pistol club but their membership is expensive (about $300/yr), but they have multiple ranges that include up to a 300yard stage, and many action bays. I've been to Chuluota Sportsman's club but it is limited to 100yards and no rapid fire either. I don't understand why its not allowed, but I guess they do it for the safety of the shooters and their range targets. I'll have to check the Titusville range since thats about 30mins from me. |
December 6, 2013, 07:54 PM | #9 |
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December 7, 2013, 09:22 PM | #10 |
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Thanks for the post. My dad lives up that way and I want to take him to a range. He lives pretty close to this range. He will be thrilled !!
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