Gun ranges.

[akirpal78]

What are the advantages of ranges that are members only and disadvantages. I live in Modesto and the only one here is members only. Why not open it to the public? The chances of me becoming a member I heard is slim to none. I don't mind going to the one in Manteca. I also heard Turlock is members only. Barnwood is good for pistols. I just figure open to the public would bring more revenue, but also I understand more crap to deal with. Just not sure.

[JNunez23]

Probably exclusivity, and cuts down on those new shooters who like to waive their guns around and take pictures of themselves in 20 different poses lol

[MaHoTex]

I would rather pay for a private membership to limit the number of people at the range and to weed out the occasional shooters. To me, it seems safer that way. My thought being that if people won't fork over a couple hundred for a membership they are not serious shooters.

[akirpal78]

I would rather pay for a private membership to limit the number of people at the range and to weed out the occasional shooters. To me, it seems safer that way. My thought being that if people won't fork over a couple hundred for a membership they are not serious shooters.

I agree. But becoming a member is dam near impossible for private ranges. That part sucks.

[cavemanlrrp]

I think insurance may also be a consideration on the public vs private ranges.

Turlock sportsman club is around $100 and 4 work days a year. They take new members in February, I think.
It's nothing fancy and gets flooded out some times, but I like it.
I've never had to wait on a lane and a few times, on week days, I've had the place all to myself for the whole day. sweet.
They also have river access an RV camping.

Best
caveman

[cannon]

I agree. But becoming a member is dam near impossible for private ranges. That part sucks.

You never know until you try.

I tried and got into a private range club and it's been twenty years of membership.

The good part is we have no range master and all the members have a key. Show up and shoot. No hassles and lots of fun with friends.

[akirpal78]

You never know until you try.

I tried and got into a private range club and it's been twenty years of membership.

The good part is we have no range master and all the members have a key. Show up and shoot. No hassles and lots of fun with friends.

I will Apply and see what happens.

[ThiZZ]

turlock is good. i am a member...

[Kelster1574]

Are you talking about the Range in Riverbank? I wasn't aware of a private range in Modesto.

[Kelster1574]

I have been thinking about Turlock. It's just that they have there membership meeting on a Saturday.....an
d I have only had a handful of Saturday's off in the last 10+ years

[Divernhunter]

Escalon Sportsmans club has a range for members. Becoming a member is easy and the cost is $50 or $75 per year(I forgot which). If you would like to go try it or join let me know.

[jmust1991]

Where is the private range in Riverbank?

[Kelster1574]

I believe it's off of.......the road that runs from Al's Furniture through Riverbank. Sorry can't remember the name. I was told the waiting list is years.....

[Kelster1574]

Escalon Sportsmans club has a range for members. Becoming a member is easy and the cost is $50 or $75 per year(I forgot which). If you would like to go try it or join let me know.

What distances? Is this the club right off River Rd. near the McHenry bridge? Thanks for the information.

[jmust1991]

What distances? Is this the club right off River Rd. near the McHenry bridge? Thanks for the information.

Yes, that is the range off of River road. I have only shot Trap here on Saturday, however I have seen people shooting rifles there, looks like ~100 yards