Washington, DC, Metro TFLers! Time to shoot again?

**Mike Irwin** · December 4, 2001, 03:07 PM

Who's up for a quick pre or post Christmast shoot at the NRA Range in Fairfax?

What works for you?

Mike in VA · December 5, 2001, 04:54 PM

I'm up for it, schedule's open, but I've got this brace on my leg & can't drive. I'd trade a couple boxes of .45 or 9mm for a ride from Falls Chuch/Tysons area by 66

, schedule permitting.

**Mal H** · December 5, 2001, 07:17 PM

I'm ready, let's do it. Most any evening is ok for me.

. · December 5, 2001, 07:39 PM

Ditto here.

Mike-in-VA: are you off the Nutley St exit, or closer to Leesburg Pike?

David Park · December 5, 2001, 07:52 PM

Sounds good to me. I need to finish sighting in my FAL.

http://www.nrahq.org/shooting/shootingrange/range.asp

yankytrash · December 6, 2001, 06:56 AM

Wow, I was gonna post here and say I wanted to go, but then I checked the fees. Good gracious, is that the normal fee schedule for most ranges (haven't been to a 'professional' range yet, I always have a place to shoot here in the country)?

Too rich for my blood. Can't mess with money, can ya?...

Billy Sparks · December 6, 2001, 07:44 AM

Those prices look in line for a good in door range.

Daedalus · December 6, 2001, 02:40 PM

I might show up just to meet a few of you guys. And the NRA's range is REALLY nice.

December 6, 2001, 03:52 PM

Sounds good, tell me when. I usually head down a couple of times a week anyway.

Yes, those are normal indoor range prices (its actually pretty cheap if you pay the $200 and join for a year)

Mike, I can pick probably pick you up at West Falls Church - its near my house and on the way.

let me know

December 6, 2001, 04:00 PM

Dave Park - A FAL. Sounds fun. If I bring ammo, can I shoot a couple of rounds?

Where you there last Friday ( I believe it was the 30th?) in the am setting it up? If so, I probably spoke to you about it a bit.

David Park · December 7, 2001, 06:51 PM

NoVAlooker, I haven't been to the NRA range since the last TFL meet, but you're welcome to try out the FAL.

yanky, the prices are average, and last time it was crowded so we only shot for one hour. If you've never been to the range before, show up early so you can take the range test.

K80Geoff · December 7, 2001, 07:47 PM

Hey!!! Sometime next year why don't "youse guys" hold a shoot on a Saturday or Sunday so some of us from up north can show up.

I have been looking for and excuse to visit the museum and a range session with TFL'ers would be the perfect compliment.

Might even drag Soda Pop, Dead and even Dinosaur with me.

December 8, 2001, 12:42 AM

OK. Is someone gonna set a date?

If we do it prior to Christmas, a weeknight probably works best for me (don't need prior permission from the wife)

Dave Park - Thanks. I look forward to testing it out

K80Geoff - where are you located? I grew up in Northern Jersey, but have lots of family all over the Metro NY area.

3 gun · December 8, 2001, 07:11 AM

A date means a lot. I've got sometime off from work and would like the see the city again before they close it all to us citizens. Wouldn't mind making it a couple of day(s) trip out of it. I'll keep an eye on this over the next couple of days to see what comes around.

coati · December 8, 2001, 10:13 AM

Name a day! I'm better for weekends, nights except for Wednesday. Sounds like a good deal.

Mike in VA · December 8, 2001, 05:40 PM

OK, here's a shot at a date. Lets put a stake in the ground. (I'm house-bound and unemployed, anything works for me). Let's avoid Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, so -

State your preferences (Maye we need two dates?):
Thursday 12/13 7:30 PM

Saturday 12/15 3:00 PM

Tuesday 12/18 7:30 PM

Thursday 12/20 7:30 PM

Saturday 12/21 3:00 PM

We have followed range time with a light repast at Ruby Tuesdays or some similar establilshment close by for those whose schedule allows. It's always a pleasure to put faces with 'names', sooking forward to seeing everyone,

Roadrunner · December 8, 2001, 09:51 PM

I'm for a week day shoot. Remember how busy it was last time? I believe we were asked to leave after an hour since there was a waiting line. Any first time shooters at the NRA Range must take their short written exam too.

December 8, 2001, 11:52 PM

12/13 or 12/20 are probably best for me.

I had indicated here that 12/18 would work, but it looks like I'll be out of town on business. :barf:

MBG · December 10, 2001, 11:38 AM

Ah, another shoot fest! I'm game.

Thursday the 20th, or the following Saturday probably work best for me.

This week, however, is booked solid.

Marty

David Park · December 10, 2001, 02:12 PM

12/20 is good for me. Any later and we get into Christmas travel time.

December 10, 2001, 02:19 PM

Looks like the 20th works the best.

Anyone know if we can reserve a few of the lanes at the range for a group?

Roger C · December 10, 2001, 02:43 PM

I'll be there Friday night. My final exams are Wed & Thu, and I'll be overdue to let off some frustration.

Mike in VA · December 10, 2001, 03:51 PM

12/ 20 works for me.

Mike

**Mike Irwin** · December 10, 2001, 06:28 PM

Crap. Of all the days, I don't think 12/20 works for me.

Let me see if I can juggle my schedule to make it.

December 10, 2001, 06:32 PM

Well, since it was your idea, I guess we should give you the option of suggesting another time . . . . .

Or, we could just have two different shoots (I did just receive a couple of thousand rounds from Natchezss the other day)

December 4, 2001, 03:07 PM	#1
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,380	Washington, DC, Metro TFLers! Time to shoot again? Who's up for a quick pre or post Christmast shoot at the NRA Range in Fairfax? What works for you? __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

December 5, 2001, 04:54 PM	#2
Mike in VA Senior Member Join Date: October 16, 1998 Location: Santa FE, NM Posts: 2,163	I'm up for it, schedule's open, but I've got this brace on my leg & can't drive. I'd trade a couple boxes of .45 or 9mm for a ride from Falls Chuch/Tysons area by 66 , schedule permitting. __________________ M2 The Second Amendment IS homeland defense!

December 5, 2001, 07:39 PM	#4
. Senior Member Join Date: October 6, 1998 Location: My wife's house... Posts: 2,659	Ditto here. Mike-in-VA: are you off the Nutley St exit, or closer to Leesburg Pike? Last edited by .; December 5, 2001 at 08:35 PM.

December 6, 2001, 06:56 AM	#6
yankytrash Senior Member Join Date: April 17, 2001 Location: Farnham, Va Posts: 2,183	Wow, I was gonna post here and say I wanted to go, but then I checked the fees. Good gracious, is that the normal fee schedule for most ranges (haven't been to a 'professional' range yet, I always have a place to shoot here in the country)? Too rich for my blood. Can't mess with money, can ya?... __________________ Right turn, Clyde.

December 6, 2001, 02:40 PM	#8
Daedalus Senior Member Join Date: June 19, 2001 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 185	I might show up just to meet a few of you guys. And the NRA's range is REALLY nice. __________________ When life passes you by, downshift.

December 5, 2001, 07:17 PM	#3
Mal H Staff Join Date: March 20, 1999 Location: Somewhere in the woods of Northern Virginia Posts: 16,947	I'm ready, let's do it. Most any evening is ok for me.

December 5, 2001, 07:52 PM	#5
David Park Senior Member Join Date: June 29, 2001 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 1,224	Sounds good to me. I need to finish sighting in my FAL. http://www.nrahq.org/shooting/shootingrange/range.asp

December 6, 2001, 07:44 AM	#7
Billy Sparks Senior Member Join Date: December 10, 1999 Location: Winston-Salem, NC 27105 Posts: 745	Those prices look in line for a good in door range.

December 6, 2001, 03:52 PM	#9
NoVAlooker Guest Posts: n/a	Sounds good, tell me when. I usually head down a couple of times a week anyway. Yes, those are normal indoor range prices (its actually pretty cheap if you pay the $200 and join for a year) Mike, I can pick probably pick you up at West Falls Church - its near my house and on the way. let me know

December 6, 2001, 04:00 PM	#10
NoVAlooker Guest Posts: n/a	Dave Park - A FAL. Sounds fun. If I bring ammo, can I shoot a couple of rounds? Where you there last Friday ( I believe it was the 30th?) in the am setting it up? If so, I probably spoke to you about it a bit.

December 7, 2001, 06:51 PM	#11
David Park Senior Member Join Date: June 29, 2001 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 1,224	NoVAlooker, I haven't been to the NRA range since the last TFL meet, but you're welcome to try out the FAL. yanky, the prices are average, and last time it was crowded so we only shot for one hour. If you've never been to the range before, show up early so you can take the range test.

December 7, 2001, 07:47 PM	#12
K80Geoff Senior Member Join Date: December 20, 1998 Location: NE Pennsylvania Posts: 3,639	Hey!!! Sometime next year why don't "youse guys" hold a shoot on a Saturday or Sunday so some of us from up north can show up. I have been looking for and excuse to visit the museum and a range session with TFL'ers would be the perfect compliment. Might even drag Soda Pop, Dead and even Dinosaur with me. __________________ I am no longer a member of this forum. Bye!

December 8, 2001, 12:42 AM	#13
NoVAlooker Guest Posts: n/a	OK. Is someone gonna set a date? If we do it prior to Christmas, a weeknight probably works best for me (don't need prior permission from the wife) Dave Park - Thanks. I look forward to testing it out K80Geoff - where are you located? I grew up in Northern Jersey, but have lots of family all over the Metro NY area.

December 8, 2001, 07:11 AM	#14
3 gun Senior Member Join Date: December 23, 1999 Location: N41 24.283 W81 43.370 N.E.Ohio Posts: 561	A date means a lot. I've got sometime off from work and would like the see the city again before they close it all to us citizens. Wouldn't mind making it a couple of day(s) trip out of it. I'll keep an eye on this over the next couple of days to see what comes around. __________________ Change you can believe in... Pre-65 US silver coins NRA RSO & Certified Instructor in rifle, pistol, shotgun. An unloaded pistol is a paperweight. Opportunity knocks..Trouble kicks down the door.

December 8, 2001, 10:13 AM	#15
coati Senior Member Join Date: November 2, 2001 Location: Just outside the beltway, VA Posts: 288	Name a day! I'm better for weekends, nights except for Wednesday. Sounds like a good deal. __________________ coati

December 8, 2001, 05:40 PM	#16
Mike in VA Senior Member Join Date: October 16, 1998 Location: Santa FE, NM Posts: 2,163	OK, here's a shot at a date. Lets put a stake in the ground. (I'm house-bound and unemployed, anything works for me). Let's avoid Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, so - State your preferences (Maye we need two dates?): Thursday 12/13 7:30 PM Saturday 12/15 3:00 PM Tuesday 12/18 7:30 PM Thursday 12/20 7:30 PM Saturday 12/21 3:00 PM We have followed range time with a light repast at Ruby Tuesdays or some similar establilshment close by for those whose schedule allows. It's always a pleasure to put faces with 'names', sooking forward to seeing everyone, __________________ M2 The Second Amendment IS homeland defense!

December 8, 2001, 09:51 PM	#17
Roadrunner Senior Member Join Date: September 23, 1999 Location: Fairfax, Virginia Posts: 233	I'm for a week day shoot. Remember how busy it was last time? I believe we were asked to leave after an hour since there was a waiting line. Any first time shooters at the NRA Range must take their short written exam too.

December 8, 2001, 11:52 PM	#18
NoVAlooker Guest Posts: n/a	12/13 or 12/20 are probably best for me. I had indicated here that 12/18 would work, but it looks like I'll be out of town on business. :barf: Last edited by NoVAlooker; December 9, 2001 at 12:06 PM.

December 10, 2001, 11:38 AM	#19
MBG Senior Member Join Date: January 19, 2000 Location: Northern VA Posts: 170	Ah, another shoot fest! I'm game. Thursday the 20th, or the following Saturday probably work best for me. This week, however, is booked solid. Marty

December 10, 2001, 02:12 PM	#20
David Park Senior Member Join Date: June 29, 2001 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 1,224	12/20 is good for me. Any later and we get into Christmas travel time.

December 10, 2001, 02:19 PM	#21
NoVAlooker Guest Posts: n/a	Looks like the 20th works the best. Anyone know if we can reserve a few of the lanes at the range for a group?

December 10, 2001, 02:43 PM	#22
Roger C Junior Member Join Date: October 4, 2000 Posts: 13	I'll be there Friday night. My final exams are Wed & Thu, and I'll be overdue to let off some frustration.

December 10, 2001, 03:51 PM	#23
Mike in VA Senior Member Join Date: October 16, 1998 Location: Santa FE, NM Posts: 2,163	12/ 20 works for me. Mike __________________ M2 The Second Amendment IS homeland defense!

December 10, 2001, 06:28 PM	#24
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,380	Crap. Of all the days, I don't think 12/20 works for me. Let me see if I can juggle my schedule to make it. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

December 10, 2001, 06:32 PM	#25
NoVAlooker Guest Posts: n/a	Well, since it was your idea, I guess we should give you the option of suggesting another time . . . . . Or, we could just have two different shoots (I did just receive a couple of thousand rounds from Natchezss the other day)