Bello 9 Posted June 18, 2011 I think that once you see the building and shoot in our range, you won't ever want to go back to the bullet hole! We are going to be 35 miles out of New York, so we think that you will be pleased with the drive! well i guess its still not bad from jersey city! if you need electricians let me know seriously i know card holders and they are great great people.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caine 147 Posted June 18, 2011 I think that once you see the building and shoot in our range, you won't ever want to go back to the bullet hole! We are going to be 35 miles out of New York, so we think that you will be pleased with the drive! Looking forward to it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RTSP 1 Posted June 18, 2011 I just want to reiterate what my partner has already addressed in some of the comments on this thread. Like all of you, we are a group of passionate firearms owners and instructors. This process has taken us over 2 years to get to this point. As you know, permits and licensing are not an easy task..as well, the financial side has forced us to start with a reasonable amount of ports, but leaves open an option to expand and double our size once we begin generating cash flow. Like most of you, we find ourselves having to travel all the way to south jersey to shoot at a clean and pleasant range...thus the impetus to want to do this up north and in our backyard. Essex county became too much of a challenge in order to pass local zoning and licensing...Morris county was the most reasonable and is close enough to main arteries like I80, I280 and I287...you will all be very pleased as to the location, the range layout, and most important, the ownership/atmosphere that we plan on delivering at RTSP....Who know's, maybe we should run a contest to see who can guess the exact location before our opening this fall? Be well fellow NJ firearms enthusiasts...and be patient...we'll be open before you know it!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tommy3rd 132 Posted June 18, 2011 i'm guessing parsippany... or maybe morristown. the farthest would probably be rockaway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevsAdvocate 112 Posted June 18, 2011 I can't wait! As much as I appreciate bullethole for what it is, it will be nice to have a place to shoot near morristown Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
halbautomatisch 60 Posted June 18, 2011 Parsippany, major highway access, good amount of commercial buildings that could work for this purpose, and Chief Peckerman is progun - although he wouldn't have much to do with zoning, which would be your biggest hurdle in Par-Troy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djg0770 481 Posted June 18, 2011 I am guessing Whippany, Hanover Township. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HuntingPaper 62 Posted June 18, 2011 Parsippany will be great for me! Can't wait to go to your place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BullzeyeNJ 104 Posted June 18, 2011 You said Peckerman Parsippany, major highway access, good amount of commercial buildings that could work for this purpose, and Chief Peckerman is progun - although he wouldn't have much to do with zoning, which would be your biggest hurdle in Par-Troy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kenw 293 Posted June 19, 2011 Dover/Rockaway/Denville would be nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
67gtonut 847 Posted June 19, 2011 OK..... I NEED to know this before my # is up for a Shongum membership Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djg0770 481 Posted June 19, 2011 OK..... I NEED to know this before my # is up for a Shongum membership Right?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
67gtonut 847 Posted June 19, 2011 I am not kidding..... if there is going to be an new indoor range in Morris County..... I am not gonna lay out the $$$$ to Shongum Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Glock guy 1,127 Posted June 19, 2011 RTSP, good luck with your project. As you can tell from the comments here, the climate is ripe for a new range to be successful in north Jersey. So you're hoping for a fall opening? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RTSP Firearms 13 Posted June 19, 2011 Hello all... Your guesses are close, very close! We aren't trying to be mysterious, just careful about announcing the city until things have progressed to the point where a few "concerned citizens" make issues... We will be offering memberships and are looking at a late summer/early fall opening... More to come as things progress, but your guesses on location are very good... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevsAdvocate 112 Posted June 19, 2011 Well, let us know if you need any help from our community here. I live in Morris county and would gladly show support in the face of any "concerned" citizens. As we saw with usana, the firearms community in nj can make a showing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Ray 3,566 Posted June 19, 2011 Whoa, where have I been! I'll drive the distance since the Bullet Hole is not a comfortable place to shoot. Like Bello has said, I'm an electrician as well so PM me (or him,as we work together) and let us know if you need anything. Good luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
halbautomatisch 60 Posted June 19, 2011 Hello all... Your guesses are close, very close! We aren't trying to be mysterious, just careful about announcing the city until things have progressed to the point where a few "concerned citizens" make issues... We will be offering memberships and are looking at a late summer/early fall opening... More to come as things progress, but your guesses on location are very good... I can't blame you, this is the smart move, I've dealt with zoning in several Morris county towns and they can be real SOB's, especially when neighbors catch wind. There's always some busy body that comes out of the woodwork to try to torpedo all your hard work just because they don't like it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Col. Mortimer 11 Posted June 19, 2011 I'm in Parsippany and belong to Shongum and Cherry Ridge but if you guys are so close, I am going to have to drop one and join your range. Or maybe I'll add a third. I am in real estate but I have not heard or seen anything about this range. I bet I have driven by it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RTSP Firearms 13 Posted June 19, 2011 I'm in Parsippany and belong to Shongum and Cherry Ridge but if you guys are so close, I am going to have to drop one and join your range. Or maybe I'll add a third. I am in real estate but I have not heard or seen anything about this range. I bet I have driven by it. We would love to have you! We are a public range, so you can stop on by once we open and see if you want to be a member... I think you will! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sigman 41 Posted June 19, 2011 It will be great having a range up in my neck of the woods. The BH drive in rush hour traffic was a killer and the Bayonne range wasn't possible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hd2000fxdl 422 Posted June 19, 2011 We would love to have you! We are a public range, so you can stop on by once we open and see if you want to be a member... I think you will! This is great news, but one thing to think about is maybe a NJ Gun Forum discount for not only range members but also for none members. Could make meeting up with folks easier also even when there is a sale from person to person it would give another place to take care of that being that it takes care of illegal transfer issue when not at a range or FFL. Harry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coley 1 Posted June 19, 2011 I'm guessing Mt. Arlington. They welcome new business… about 35 miles out of NYC... and are currently developing some areas. Anyway, I would love to get on a list for a place to shoot locally. Anywhere in Morris county will be great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bello 9 Posted June 19, 2011 Whoa, where have I been! I'll drive the distance since the Bullet Hole is not a comfortable place to shoot. Like Bello has said, I'm an electrician as well so PM me (or him,as we work together) and let us know if you need anything. Good luck. This is correct i got the people to get the job done superbly....and all of the people i know are shooters/electricians Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RTSP 1 Posted June 19, 2011 Happy Father's Day to all...in response to the question about discounts etc...we definitely plan on having discounts apply to local pro-gun groups like ANJRPC, and possibly the NJGF...and appreciate all the input and feedback. The plan is to be as pro-active with our client base as possible and look to all of you to help us design the ultimate experience at RTSP...Whether its leagues, competition shooting, group and individual training etc...the feedback we get will drive our decisions on what to offer to the public. So keep the ideas coming, as we plan on working on the day to day operating strategies throughout the summer, prior to our fall opening...be well! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Ray 3,566 Posted June 19, 2011 I'd love for your range to allow competition shooting, kinda like the Somerset range. You'd get a good crowd for that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BCeagle 12 Posted June 19, 2011 I'm in, live in Parsippany and Cherry Ridge is a bit of a hike to go for just an hour to practice. I keep my membership but literally only head up2-3x a year. I have a new remington, with shells and clays and never shot becuase just too far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old School 611 Posted June 19, 2011 I'm in, live in Parsippany and Cherry Ridge is a bit of a hike to go for just an hour to practice. I keep my membership but literally only head up2-3x a year. I have a new remington, with shells and clays and never shot becuase just too far. Indoor pistol range!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevsAdvocate 112 Posted June 19, 2011 This would be perfect: I can go here and practice pistol shooting and continue going to PA for long range rifle stuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites