kc17 622 Posted October 15, 2019 Anyone have any information on the progress of the range renovations? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10X 3,278 Posted October 15, 2019 I’m wondering about that myself. I see the periodic emails of status, but I don’t think I’ve seen an estimate for completion. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kc17 622 Posted October 15, 2019 I'm not a member/signed up for emails, but I started going to the IDPA competitions there. I'd heard it would be closed for the remainder of 2019. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs. Peel 7,148 Posted October 15, 2019 Did anyone explore the TTC "deal" that was offered while they're closed? I meant to look into it... got bombarded with other stuff. Share, pls, if you have info. Update: Duh, never mind... there was a PDF attached the 9/6 email. Mind you, this is a special offer for SCFGPA members while the range is closed, it is NOT TTC's usual pricing. Looks like 2 different 6-month memberships are being offered - you can pay in full or monthly - with month-to-month extensions available at the end if needed. "Full access" is 145 in full or 25/mo + discounted range fees, or a "Weekday access" for 115 (or 20/mo) + discounted range fees... and they throw in a few bene's for both packages like some guest passes, etc. Hmmm... does that infer there'll be six-month closure of SCFGPA, or was TTC just trying to collect some extra cash? I don't know. It might make sense for ME to do it regardless, since I'm already at TTC for other things at least once a month. I have to sit down and crunch the numbers tonight. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sota 1,191 Posted October 15, 2019 what's this "weekday" access thing? I don't remember reading that. n/m. it still requires paying per-visit range fees. it'd be cheaper for me to get off my ass and get out to easton a couple times a month, even including travel/gas costs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maksim 1,504 Posted October 15, 2019 2 hours ago, Sota said: what's this "weekday" access thing? I don't remember reading that. n/m. it still requires paying per-visit range fees. it'd be cheaper for me to get off my ass and get out to easton a couple times a month, even including travel/gas costs. Weekday plans are relatively new at public ranges... you are less likely to use it unless you are retired. =) But if you are close to PA... Easton Fish and Game, or any other PA range will be significantly cheaper. Only caveat is if you need to shoot indoors or not. @TacticalTrainingCenter is a great indoor range however with perhaps the best ventilation there is in NJ. I have no issues shooting there indoors. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.Stu 1,884 Posted October 16, 2019 The estimate is work will be completed January or February 2020. 2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Golf battery 1,223 Posted October 16, 2019 Where the hell is my my carhart @Mr.Stu who do I contact. Its starting to get cold. !!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.Stu 1,884 Posted January 8, 2020 I'm going to the general members meeting tonight. I'll get an update there. 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10X 3,278 Posted January 8, 2020 Looking forward to the update, since I can’t make it to the meetings. And the monthly email updates have never mentioned what they are actually doing to the range. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sota 1,191 Posted January 9, 2020 damnit. forgot it was wednesday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.Stu 1,884 Posted January 9, 2020 The range upgrades are progressing and are mostly going to schedule. PSE&G have signed off on the upgraded gas supply, the engineers and town have signed off on the structural steel and the roof should be going on soon. The estimate is the range will be back in action mid March. I also spoke with Paul about the returning target system and it sounds like its going to be pretty cool. Not only will the targets travel back and forth, but will also turn edge on. The system will be programmable so I'll be able to use it for IDPA stages too with moving targets and disappearing targets. 1 3 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,872 Posted January 9, 2020 Nice - I was there for the December workday - They were still working on the range area but it does look promising. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kc17 622 Posted January 9, 2020 Thanks @Mr.Stu I'm looking forward to getting back! Upgrades include better ventilation system I hope? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sota 1,191 Posted January 9, 2020 Unless they've totally screwed the pooch since the last time I was there for an engineering and design update, ventilation will be massively improved, with a logical upgrade path to air conditioning as well. 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.Stu 1,884 Posted January 9, 2020 3 hours ago, kc17 said: Thanks @Mr.Stu I'm looking forward to getting back! Upgrades include better ventilation system I hope? The ventilation is being completely replaced with an up to spec design. It is also including effective heating - up to 30 degrees over ambient iirc which is the reason for the uprated gas supply. 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sota 1,191 Posted January 10, 2020 that'll put lead in your pencil. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,872 Posted January 10, 2020 They had to extend the range back so there's a proper buffer area between the meeting area and the range. I'm really looking forward to this when it's done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shocker 150 Posted January 10, 2020 It will be neat paying that renewal bill with no usage for months and still months to come Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sota 1,191 Posted January 10, 2020 I'm sure there will be some attrition. Me i'm not concerned, as it's been a long time coming, and it's going to be a MAJOR upgrade in the facility. Want an omlet? You know the song... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,872 Posted January 11, 2020 Still get to use archery and big bore ranges.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites