RxBandit 0 Posted August 4, 2012 Today I went to RTSP to check out their range and get some shooting in. The place is seriously amazing. Plenty of stock to check out, which I did, and the range was really nice also. Rented the Ruger SR22, which is the gun I'm considering buying as my first one, spent an hour at the range, went through 100 rounds and had a blast, I have a feeling this hobby is going to put a major hole in my pockets haha. My only 2 complaints were that the gun wasn't clean when I got it and the range was hot, but those are two things that I can easily overlook because the staff was very helpful, their selection was very nice and I had a great time! Looking forward to going back...please share stories from your experiences at RTSP! RxB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lunker 274 Posted August 4, 2012 A 22 is a good starter pistol. Check out some others. Personally I like dedicated 22 guns more than 22 clones of larger caliber guns. The Browning Buck Mark is my favorite. That said, the M&P 22 is nice too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MicroChip 0 Posted August 8, 2012 If my wife and I go to RTSP and have just our 1 gun, and want 1 port to share and take turns, is it $20/hr or $40/hr? MC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RS1200XL 4 Posted August 9, 2012 If my wife and I go to RTSP and have just our 1 gun, and want 1 port to share and take turns, is it $20/hr or $40/hr? MC $30. $20 for the first person $10 for the second. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xchange1980 0 Posted August 9, 2012 And they also have a "Date Night" where your lady friend shoots for free on Fridays between 6-8pm... And "2fer Tuesdays which also includes a free port sharing and BOGO on targets. I love that place Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chumo00 0 Posted August 9, 2012 Been there twice..Very nice place! Friendly staff very clean and modern! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
H&K40Cal 0 Posted August 13, 2012 Made my first trip to RTSP today. What a really nice range. Clean, spacious and fairly freindly staff. But who came up with their Ammo Prices, has anyone ever actually bought a box of ammo at those prices? The last time I paid that much for a box of 40 cal, they through in the gun for free. Besides that, nice place to shoot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
302w 83 Posted August 13, 2012 Their ammo prices are sky high, their rentals seem dirty (I don't rent, so I don't care), and they seem busy whenever I am in, but overall they are a friendly decent range. I like to shoot rifles more than handguns, so I don't go there often. I liked when they first opened up because their staff seemed less pushy and there was less customers coming in. My guess is they have a lot of new shooters coming into the store. I would love if they had some sort of partial membership for the winter. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chumo00 0 Posted August 13, 2012 Yes I forgot bring your own ammo. Unless you are a member the prices are kinda a joke like $20 for 50 rounds of 9mm. ouch! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chumo00 0 Posted August 13, 2012 And they also have a "Date Night" where your lady friend shoots for free on Fridays between 6-8pm... And "2fer Tuesdays which also includes a free port sharing and BOGO on targets. I love that place Where do you find info on this? Didnt hear anything abou tit at range or on the website. Had no idea of special rate nights. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheWombat 67 Posted August 14, 2012 Where do you find info on this? Didn't hear anything about it at range or on the website. Had no idea of special rate nights. There are a couple of signs up at the range for these that I saw when I was there on Saturday morning TheWombat Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oneshot 45 Posted August 14, 2012 If that place gets crowded i can only imagine how luciano's is going to be when they open their range.. Like 4 miles from my house! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xchange1980 0 Posted August 14, 2012 Where do you find info on this? Didnt hear anything abou tit at range or on the website. Had no idea of special rate nights. http://www.rtsponline.com/Special_Events/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GlockinNJ 0 Posted August 22, 2012 RTSP also maintains an active FB page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/RTSP-Range-Firearms-Training/194343510616859 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnp 45 Posted August 22, 2012 Does the fact that you have to fill out a bunch of forms with personal info, bother anyone else? There were people ahead of me for range time, who got their pictures taken, so I assume that is a prerequisite for shooting at the range. That also seemed odd to me. The whole process just to rent a port seemed very unnecessarily difficult. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
H&K40Cal 0 Posted August 22, 2012 How much paper work do you need to fill out? Never heard of having to fill out paper work unless you were applying for a membership. I went there a few weeks back for the first time but there was at least an hour wait and being I wasn’t a member, that hour could easily turn to two. It's a really nice range but I personally feel it's over priced, especially for a membership + the rifle charge. With those prices you would think they were in the heart of Bergen County or Manhattan. But I guess not everyone feels that way since it was pretty busy when I went. I am hoping Luciano's range when it opens is a little more down to earth with their membership prices. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
67gtonut 847 Posted August 22, 2012 Its 3 or 4 pages..... Its simple and its only when its your 1st time there..... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk excuse the spelling Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djg0770 481 Posted August 22, 2012 I prefer not to shoot next to felons. Bring on the paperwork. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnp 45 Posted August 22, 2012 To each their own but Bullethole doesn't require forms to be filled out. And I've shot next to lots of cops never noticed any felons. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MicroChip 0 Posted August 23, 2012 Anybody know if the range is busy/crowded on Friday evenings for 'date night'? I'm thinking of bringing my wife this Friday. She's itching to try out the M&P. MC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xchange1980 0 Posted August 23, 2012 Ive went twice on "Date Night" and both times I had to wait but not really long maybe 10-15 min one time and about 20 min the other time Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vzguy 13 Posted August 23, 2012 Luciano's said it would be about $400 for membership. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamesC 2 Posted August 23, 2012 Luciano's said it would be about $400 for membership. What would that include and what additional costs are expected for a course of fire? That seems really high for an indoor range. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vzguy 13 Posted August 23, 2012 Don't know, I heard them talking to a group of people in the store. Telling everyone his plans, I think he said 19 ports also. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
H&K40Cal 0 Posted August 23, 2012 I hope the $400 membership cost is inaccurate. That's crazy for an indoor course. Unless your going a few time a week, I don't think it's worth more than $250 for a membership. I wouldn't mind even paying a small yearly registration fee and still paying when you use the range. This way you can track everyone who uses the range and keep out the rif-raf. Last time I was in, the owner told me 16 ports. I guess its all hear say until it is built. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
my87toy 0 Posted August 24, 2012 i Hope $400 a year is not the correct amount. Lets face facts it is in Paterson. I know the owner is probably laying out a ton of money to build this range but lets not try to recoupe all this money in 6 months and if it is $400 a year what the hell do you get for that besides unlimited range time? I hope there's some free ammo coming with this membership. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisJM981 924 Posted August 24, 2012 I prefer not to shoot next to felons. Bring on the paperwork. Indeed. Still deciding on if I'm renewing CR or just getting a membership at RTSP. Do they offer a NJGF member discount? Or a "I tell everyone at work about how great the place is" discount? I'm not a cop, but I probably shoot better than a majority of them and I'm an indentured servant to the state. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ALAN553 27 Posted August 24, 2012 i Hope $400 a year is not the correct amount. Lets face facts it is in Paterson. I know the owner is probably laying out a ton of money to build this range but lets not try to recoupe all this money in 6 months and if it is $400 a year what the hell do you get for that besides unlimited range time? I hope there's some free ammo coming with this membership. It's not in Paterson. Woodland Park, formerly know as West Paterson, right on the border of Little Falls. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MicroChip 0 Posted August 25, 2012 Date night was fun last night. RTSP definitely makes it accessible to infrequent shooters. It was also nice seeing couples who were both experienced shooters. Also, the people behind the counter and also the range officer were extremely friendly. I wish it wasn't almost an hour away, more than an hour on Friday night because of route 80 but anyway, nicest place I've been to shoot so far. MC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites