Zeus2112 2 Posted December 16, 2019 Hi and apologizes if this exists, but didn't see any topics. I'm in Essex County, and was looking for an outdoor pistol range either in NJ or PA. I'm tired of shooting at paper, so was hoping there might be somewhere not too far where one could shoot at something besides a paper target? Thanks in advance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YankeeSC 1,204 Posted December 17, 2019 You could join Old Bridge Rifle & Pistol Club. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smokin .50 1,907 Posted December 17, 2019 23 hours ago, Zeus2112 said: Hi and apologizes if this exists, but didn't see any topics. I'm in Essex County, and was looking for an outdoor pistol range either in NJ or PA. I'm tired of shooting at paper, so was hoping there might be somewhere not too far where one could shoot at something besides a paper target? Thanks in advance You have several options. Are you looking for organized league events for static (ringer) and knockdown steel, IDPA, USPSA, Black Powder, etc.? Or are you buying & setting up your own targets & then cleaning up afterwards? Do you expect to be by yourself on a Saturday or Sunday morning OR with other club members & guests having fun? Once those questions are answered I can give you ideas on what to look for in an outdoor pistol range. Rosey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeus2112 2 Posted December 17, 2019 46 minutes ago, Smokin .50 said: You have several options. Are you looking for organized league events for static (ringer) and knockdown steel, IDPA, USPSA, Black Powder, etc.? Or are you buying & setting up your own targets & then cleaning up afterwards? Do you expect to be by yourself on a Saturday or Sunday morning OR with other club members & guests having fun? Once those questions are answered I can give you ideas on what to look for in an outdoor pistol range. Rosey Thanks I'm honestly open to pretty much any options, with the exception of joining a club. If you know of any outdoor ranges that do not require you to pay a fee to join, please post them thanks so much Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smokin .50 1,907 Posted December 17, 2019 1 hour ago, Zeus2112 said: Thanks I'm honestly open to pretty much any options, with the exception of joining a club. If you know of any outdoor ranges that do not require you to pay a fee to join, please post them thanks so much Here's your List: 0000000000000000000000000000000 There are no commercial, for-profit, walk-on outdoor pistol ranges in NJ where a non-member can shoot by themselves w/o being escorted/guested into the facility by a member. Ditto of course for all of the private club ranges requiring memberships. Even Ft. Dix Range 14 requires SOMEONE in your party to be a member! That being said, if you were to shoot ONLY organized leagues sponsored at private clubs, you could shoot year-round Most clubs allow non-members to shoot their leagues & simply pay non-member (higher) rates to shoot the matches. My local club holds all the leagues I mentioned above & more. Some are even in a heated indoor range...USPSA Indoor Action match is this Friday! Most clubs have rules regarding safety flags, safe tables, muzzle direction, holsters, etc., etc. So is it a financial "thing" that you're against club membership or you just don't want to have to prove competency with a sidearm? Or something else? Reason I ask is that the action leagues will all put you to a "test" to make sure you know HOW to safely draw a sidearm, as they should! ~R 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pizza Bob 1,488 Posted December 17, 2019 Wicens range in Furlong, PA, is a pay to play public range. You will be required to qualify before they will let you shoot. And, just like any range you are likely to encounter, you will probably be confined to shooting paper targets. If you want interactive targets, consider taking up some form of competitive shooting. Knock-down steel, static steel, IDPA, USPSA. That may satisfy your urge to shoot something other than static paper targets. Adios, Pizza Bob 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
louu 399 Posted December 18, 2019 Come shoot a steel challenge match at old Bridge for twenty bucks non member. What type of gun do you want to shoot? 2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smokin .50 1,907 Posted December 20, 2019 GROUND CONTROL TO MAJOR TOM! ANYBODY THERE? OP ARE YOU OKAY? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeus2112 2 Posted December 20, 2019 Thanks everyone for your suggestions. I appreciate all the great insight and information on this site. Happy holidays! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
exoto 2 Posted January 12, 2020 if you don't mind the driving, CJRPC is another great choice. It's a bit expensive to join (300+ 600 initial fee, and 300 usd per year after that) but totally worth it. The facilities are just great (may even be the best in NJ) .. and my favorite part of the club is it's almost never crowded and everyone I meet there are friendly and professional. There are also many match events every weekend at CJRPC, like knock-down steel, USPSA, benchrest, NRA highpower, 5-stand...etc. https://cjrpc.org/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites