Renting Full Autos

Glock 35 · August 17, 2002, 10:04 AM

How can I find a range that rents full autos?? I have looked for countless hours on the net, and have only found 1 place.

MrPink · August 17, 2002, 12:13 PM

Post on the NFA discussion forum in Subguns.com.

Also where are you looking to rent? I know a few ranges that do. On the net, check out scottsdalegunclub.com.

Glock 35 · August 17, 2002, 02:19 PM

Thanks for the advice. I live in Denver, CO so I was thinkin that New Mexico should have some ranges, hopefully nothing to far away.

ACP230 · August 17, 2002, 03:16 PM

Small Arms Review has ads from FA dealers, and sometimes carries articles on ranges that rent full auto guns. I don't recall any on ranges in Colorado, but the magazine did cover a shoot in the state a couple of issues ago.
Take at look at www.smallarmsreview.com and see what they have listed in the index.

fal308 · August 19, 2002, 11:05 AM

The article mentioned from SAR above was in the May 2002 issue. Information on the Rocky Mountain Gun Owners .50 Caliber Rifle & Machine Gun Shoot can be found at http://www.rmfcsa.org/.
Anotherr possibility, if you don't mind some travel, would be the Northern Arizona Machine Gun Shoot. According to SAR the contact information is Dry Creek Inc. P.O. Box 12403 Scottsdale AZ 85267 (480)948-0175 (602) 279-9150

MarineTech · August 20, 2002, 10:49 AM

Check out a place near Minneapolis called Armored fire:

http://www.armored-fire.com/Location.htm

Or the Hiram Maxim shoot we have annually in Maine:

http://www.hirammaxim.com/

Tamara · August 22, 2002, 07:29 AM

Guncraft Sports in Knoxville, TN has a couple of MP-5's, a Colt 9mm and a few others that slip my mind.

Bull's Eye Gun Shop in Lawrenceville, GA has a pretty good selection.

One of the best was The Bullet Stop on Sandtown Road in Marietta, GA; but, alas, they are no longer among the living.

Neal in GA · September 17, 2002, 11:53 PM

I must be lucky. Bullseye in Lawrenceville is 10 mins from my house. There's also an indoor range called The Firing Lane in Athens that has a pretty good assortment. It's about 30-40 mins away. Cutting loose with a MP5 is great stress relief after finals!

Zigokubasi · September 20, 2002, 12:26 PM

We have a range here in Albuquerque called "Calibers", located right off the freeway (at I-25 and Paseo Del Norte). They just started renting full-autos once a month, I think it's on the 2nd Sunday of every month, but I'm not certain. Selection is kinda small, I rented an E. German AKM (which was a blast) and they also had an MP5, a .380 MAC (M12 I think), A Sten mk.II, and one more subgun I can't remember. It was a tad expensive, but worth it IMO.

Correia · September 20, 2002, 01:46 PM

If you want to head over to the other side of the mountains, we have two here by Salt Lake that I know of. Totally Awesome Guns in West Valley City, and Rangemasters in Springville.

Justin · September 22, 2002, 12:19 AM

Glock35-

I think that Dragonman's in Pueblo, Colorado rents full-auto weapons.
I've never been there myself, but it might be worth a look.

444 · September 22, 2002, 02:11 AM

Las Vegas used to have three or four. I know of two for sure right now, but there may be more.

The Rock · September 22, 2002, 10:00 PM

If we ever get a range open, we should have a bunch of stuff to rent here in Tidewater.

As far as I know, nobody around here rents NFA stuff.

Rick@The Armory

Jake 98c/11b · September 25, 2002, 10:37 PM

Hey Rock, Dominion in Richmond will be adding a few soon. They are doing a group purchase of Vector Uzi's for that purpose and will add from there as practical.

KarlPMann · October 14, 2002, 07:42 PM

Quote;

Glock35-

I think that Dragonman's in Pueblo, Colorado rents full-auto weapons.
I've never been there myself, but it might be worth a look.

__________________

Dragonman's is in Colorado Springs (10 miles east of) at the intersection of Co. 94 and Curtis Rd. If you talk to Terri really nice she may rent you one, if not they have shoots several times a year where the shooters on the line will rent out. A very good selection is usually there, including my Uzi. Also, have you tried The Firing Line in Aurora yet? Karl.

Gun Doc · October 14, 2002, 11:54 PM

There is a great class 3 dealer with an outdoor range who rents his collection for use, but expect to pay hefty prices where ever you go! Also nice class 3, prebans and post ban rifles for sale. Got my HK91 and MAADI AK-47 from him.

Dragon Arms
1200 Dragonman Dr
Colorado Springs, CO.
80929
Phone.: 719 683-2200

I shot here many times and used them for class3 transfers.
Mapquest (may need to cut and past these.)
1. http://mq-mapgend.websys.aol.com/mqm...6%40%24:%26a2:
a little closer view
http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp...fneFTsO4yEE%3d

KarlPMann · October 15, 2002, 12:32 AM

There is a great class 3 dealer with an outdoor range who rents his collection for use, but expect to pay hefty prices where ever you go! Also nice class 3, prebans and post ban rifles for sale. Got my HK91 and MAADI AK-47 from him

They don't just let people walk in off the street anytime and shoot their guns. And I may be poor sighted but I'm far from blind, and last time I looked Terri was a she.

Gun Doc · October 15, 2002, 08:50 AM

You are right, Terri is the class 3 SOT and FFL holder, and she is a women, and pleasing to the eye at that; but most people who go there think Mel must be the man with the power.

I was there my second time and fired one of their in stock M-16s. This was in 1999, so not to long ago. Left ID and old Military ID with him, bought the ammo from him and paid $100 for the hour. He used to advertise machinegun rentals in 1998-2000 when I lived in the area. Things may have changed in the last 20 months.
Doc

Hkmp5sd · October 15, 2002, 08:59 AM

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paid $100 for the hour.

I'll give you a nice TFL discount! You can shoot my M16 for $95 an hour and buy your ammo anywhere.

Gun Doc · October 15, 2002, 09:49 AM

That was in my pre-pubescent gun days. Now I just buy the damn things.

Except up here in MN where they have to be C&R. Only several dozen m-16/ar-15 that qualify or that, and only a couple of MP5's in MN that can be legally transfered to individuals.

There is a range here in Northern suburbs of Minneapolis (Armoured Fire) that rents full autos as well for about that same price.

Doc

KarlPMann · October 15, 2002, 11:31 AM

You are right, Terri is the class 3 SOT and FFL holder, and she is a women, and pleasing to the eye at that; but most people who go there think Mel must be the man with the power.
I was there my second time and fired one of their in stock M-16s. This was in 1999, so not to long ago. Left ID and old Military ID with him, bought the ammo from him and paid $100 for the hour. He used to advertise machinegun rentals in 1998-2000 when I lived in the area. Things may have changed in the last 20 months.
Doc

Not really, you're right, you still can rent there. It seems to depend a little on timing and attitude though, both your attitude as well as theirs at the moment. I would tell someone to call ahead at the number you gave to make sure the time they want to shoot is OK. You're also right about most people thinking Mel is the 'man' in charge, but I've been around there enough to know when Terri makes a decision you know she's in charge of the gun stuff and Mel runs the machine shop.

Karl.

August 17, 2002, 10:04 AM	#1
Glock 35 Junior Member Join Date: February 1, 2002 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 8	Renting Full Autos How can I find a range that rents full autos?? I have looked for countless hours on the net, and have only found 1 place.

August 17, 2002, 12:13 PM	#2
MrPink Senior Member Join Date: November 3, 2000 Posts: 165	Post on the NFA discussion forum in Subguns.com. Also where are you looking to rent? I know a few ranges that do. On the net, check out scottsdalegunclub.com. __________________ LEGALIZE FREEDOM "Yeah, that's easy for you to say, you're Mr. White, you have a cool sounding name. Alright look, if it's no big deal to be Mr. Pink, you wanna trade?"

August 17, 2002, 03:16 PM	#4
ACP230 Senior Member Join Date: October 18, 2000 Posts: 708	Small Arms Review has ads from FA dealers, and sometimes carries articles on ranges that rent full auto guns. I don't recall any on ranges in Colorado, but the magazine did cover a shoot in the state a couple of issues ago. Take at look at www.smallarmsreview.com and see what they have listed in the index. __________________ "To disarm the people (is) the best & most effectual way to enslave them." George Mason.

August 20, 2002, 10:49 AM	#6
MarineTech Senior Member Join Date: April 13, 2002 Location: Southern Maine US Posts: 299	Check out a place near Minneapolis called Armored fire: http://www.armored-fire.com/Location.htm Or the Hiram Maxim shoot we have annually in Maine: http://www.hirammaxim.com/ __________________ Morituri Nolumus Mori - We who are about to die, don't want to. -

August 22, 2002, 07:29 AM	#7
Tamara Moderator Emeritus Join Date: March 11, 2000 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 16,002	Guncraft Sports in Knoxville, TN has a couple of MP-5's, a Colt 9mm and a few others that slip my mind. Bull's Eye Gun Shop in Lawrenceville, GA has a pretty good selection. One of the best was The Bullet Stop on Sandtown Road in Marietta, GA; but, alas, they are no longer among the living. __________________ MOLON LABE! 2% Unobtainium, 98% Hypetanium. The Arms Room: An Online Museum.

August 17, 2002, 02:19 PM	#3
Glock 35 Junior Member Join Date: February 1, 2002 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 8	Thanks for the advice. I live in Denver, CO so I was thinkin that New Mexico should have some ranges, hopefully nothing to far away.

August 19, 2002, 11:05 AM	#5
fal308 Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 12, 1998 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,992	The article mentioned from SAR above was in the May 2002 issue. Information on the Rocky Mountain Gun Owners .50 Caliber Rifle & Machine Gun Shoot can be found at http://www.rmfcsa.org/. Anotherr possibility, if you don't mind some travel, would be the Northern Arizona Machine Gun Shoot. According to SAR the contact information is Dry Creek Inc. P.O. Box 12403 Scottsdale AZ 85267 (480)948-0175 (602) 279-9150

September 17, 2002, 11:53 PM	#8
Neal in GA Senior Member Join Date: August 26, 2002 Location: Georgia Posts: 172	I must be lucky. Bullseye in Lawrenceville is 10 mins from my house. There's also an indoor range called The Firing Lane in Athens that has a pretty good assortment. It's about 30-40 mins away. Cutting loose with a MP5 is great stress relief after finals!

September 20, 2002, 12:26 PM	#9
Zigokubasi Member Join Date: April 24, 2001 Location: NM Posts: 91	I live in NM We have a range here in Albuquerque called "Calibers", located right off the freeway (at I-25 and Paseo Del Norte). They just started renting full-autos once a month, I think it's on the 2nd Sunday of every month, but I'm not certain. Selection is kinda small, I rented an E. German AKM (which was a blast) and they also had an MP5, a .380 MAC (M12 I think), A Sten mk.II, and one more subgun I can't remember. It was a tad expensive, but worth it IMO.

September 20, 2002, 01:46 PM	#10
Correia Senior Member Join Date: December 3, 1998 Location: SLC Utah Posts: 3,740	If you want to head over to the other side of the mountains, we have two here by Salt Lake that I know of. Totally Awesome Guns in West Valley City, and Rangemasters in Springville.

September 22, 2002, 12:19 AM	#11
Justin Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2000 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,641	Glock35- I think that Dragonman's in Pueblo, Colorado rents full-auto weapons. I've never been there myself, but it might be worth a look. Last edited by Justin; September 22, 2002 at 02:57 AM.

September 22, 2002, 02:11 AM	#12
444 Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,968	Las Vegas used to have three or four. I know of two for sure right now, but there may be more. __________________ You know the rest. In the books you have read How the British Regulars fired and fled, How the farmers gave them ball for ball, From behind each fence and farmyard wall, Chasing the redcoats down the lane, Then crossing the fields to emerge again Under the trees at the turn of the road, And only pausing to fire and load.

September 22, 2002, 10:00 PM	#13
The Rock Senior Member Join Date: September 13, 1999 Location: Occupied VA, CSA Posts: 351	If we ever get a range open, we should have a bunch of stuff to rent here in Tidewater. As far as I know, nobody around here rents NFA stuff. Rick@The Armory __________________ Molon Labe! Will YOU stand with ME?

September 25, 2002, 10:37 PM	#14
Jake 98c/11b Senior Member Join Date: November 25, 1999 Posts: 471	Hey Rock, Dominion in Richmond will be adding a few soon. They are doing a group purchase of Vector Uzi's for that purpose and will add from there as practical.

October 14, 2002, 07:42 PM	#15
KarlPMann Member Join Date: October 14, 2002 Location: Woodland Park, Colorado Posts: 15	Quote; Glock35- I think that Dragonman's in Pueblo, Colorado rents full-auto weapons. I've never been there myself, but it might be worth a look. __________________ Dragonman's is in Colorado Springs (10 miles east of) at the intersection of Co. 94 and Curtis Rd. If you talk to Terri really nice she may rent you one, if not they have shoots several times a year where the shooters on the line will rent out. A very good selection is usually there, including my Uzi. Also, have you tried The Firing Line in Aurora yet? Karl. __________________ Happiness is a warm UZI. UZI-World.

October 14, 2002, 11:54 PM	#16
Gun Doc Junior Member Join Date: April 18, 2002 Location: Socialist Minnesota Posts: 4	Colorado Springs renter & Range There is a great class 3 dealer with an outdoor range who rents his collection for use, but expect to pay hefty prices where ever you go! Also nice class 3, prebans and post ban rifles for sale. Got my HK91 and MAADI AK-47 from him. Dragon Arms 1200 Dragonman Dr Colorado Springs, CO. 80929 Phone.: 719 683-2200 I shot here many times and used them for class3 transfers. Mapquest (may need to cut and past these.) 1. http://mq-mapgend.websys.aol.com/mqm...6%40%24:%26a2: a little closer view http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp...fneFTsO4yEE%3d

October 15, 2002, 12:32 AM	#17
KarlPMann Member Join Date: October 14, 2002 Location: Woodland Park, Colorado Posts: 15	There is a great class 3 dealer with an outdoor range who rents his collection for use, but expect to pay hefty prices where ever you go! Also nice class 3, prebans and post ban rifles for sale. Got my HK91 and MAADI AK-47 from him They don't just let people walk in off the street anytime and shoot their guns. And I may be poor sighted but I'm far from blind, and last time I looked Terri was a she. __________________ Happiness is a warm UZI. UZI-World.

October 15, 2002, 08:50 AM	#18
Gun Doc Junior Member Join Date: April 18, 2002 Location: Socialist Minnesota Posts: 4	You are right, Terri is the class 3 SOT and FFL holder, and she is a women, and pleasing to the eye at that; but most people who go there think Mel must be the man with the power. I was there my second time and fired one of their in stock M-16s. This was in 1999, so not to long ago. Left ID and old Military ID with him, bought the ammo from him and paid $100 for the hour. He used to advertise machinegun rentals in 1998-2000 when I lived in the area. Things may have changed in the last 20 months. Doc

October 15, 2002, 09:49 AM	#20
Gun Doc Junior Member Join Date: April 18, 2002 Location: Socialist Minnesota Posts: 4	That was in my pre-pubescent gun days. Now I just buy the damn things. Except up here in MN where they have to be C&R. Only several dozen m-16/ar-15 that qualify or that, and only a couple of MP5's in MN that can be legally transfered to individuals. There is a range here in Northern suburbs of Minneapolis (Armoured Fire) that rents full autos as well for about that same price. Doc

October 15, 2002, 11:31 AM	#21
KarlPMann Member Join Date: October 14, 2002 Location: Woodland Park, Colorado Posts: 15	You are right, Terri is the class 3 SOT and FFL holder, and she is a women, and pleasing to the eye at that; but most people who go there think Mel must be the man with the power. I was there my second time and fired one of their in stock M-16s. This was in 1999, so not to long ago. Left ID and old Military ID with him, bought the ammo from him and paid $100 for the hour. He used to advertise machinegun rentals in 1998-2000 when I lived in the area. Things may have changed in the last 20 months. Doc Not really, you're right, you still can rent there. It seems to depend a little on timing and attitude though, both your attitude as well as theirs at the moment. I would tell someone to call ahead at the number you gave to make sure the time they want to shoot is OK. You're also right about most people thinking Mel is the 'man' in charge, but I've been around there enough to know when Terri makes a decision you know she's in charge of the gun stuff and Mel runs the machine shop. Karl. __________________ Happiness is a warm UZI. UZI-World.

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