There is always a WMA like Spruce Run in Clinton. As long as one person brings a hunting liscense you are allowed to shoot. Just bring some throwers, clays and rounds. Just a thought

 

Is this the Clinton just off of 78?

Wherever it is, I am in

 

Yeah, but there's got to be a range that won't break our b@lls and let us have fun. Maybe in PA or NY?

 

I think they're breakin' YOUR balls no matter what range you go to brotha

That is the one Mark. I would always go to Assunpink until they changes the range to Lead Free shot. On the website Clinton is still ok to shoot lead shot as is Stafford Forge south of me. But Spruce Run would make a decent middle of the road stop.

That one is much closer for us northern guys. Still over an hour but hell I do almost an hour to work.

 

I currently don't have a hunting license, but I have to think Matt does since he's been hunting.

It is about 1 - 1.5 hrs from us depending where we live. I have a licence as well. I can also bring a sit down thrower.

 

Keep in mind, bird season starts Nov 7th so the place will be hopping. I have not hunted Clinton in about 4 years so I do not know what the range is like anymore.

There is always a WMA like Spruce Run in Clinton. As long as one person brings a hunting liscense you are allowed to shoot. Just bring some throwers, clays and rounds. Just a thought

I don't think WMA's is the answer, last year I was shooting at the Flatbrook WMA in Sussex with 7 other shooters and the Ranger came by and strongly advised us that this was for basic practice and not group meets. We were using biodegradable clays regardless they did not want mounds of clay building up on their practice ranges. We had no choice but to pack up and leave.

Well, that kind of shoots that idea, thanks for the info Tom.

 

We could always go to the USS NJ and set up on the fantail. It is big enough to accomadate every member of the forum. And I do not think the sound of gunfire in Camden will shock anyone.

There is always a WMA like Spruce Run in Clinton. As long as one person brings a hunting liscense you are allowed to shoot. Just bring some throwers, clays and rounds. Just a thought

I don't think WMA's is the answer, last year I was shooting at the Flatbrook WMA in Sussex with 7 other shooters and the Ranger came by and strongly advised us that this was for basic practice and not group meets. We were using biodegradable clays regardless they did not want mounds of clay building up on their practice ranges. We had no choice but to pack up and leave.

 

 

Were they real STATE rangers or the local, non gun toting county hired ones?

We're losing sight of what the meetup is for. I know we keep calling it a "clay shoot", but not everyone wants to make orange dust. Some people primarily want to shoot their rifles, others want to try out a variety of handguns to help them choose something they like. Some people want to do it all.

 

We really need access to a full service location to keep the "Second Sunday" events accommodating for everyone who wants to participate. So far, we have Cherry Ridge, where they enthusiastically take all comers as long as they pay the day rate for visitors and follow the range rules, and CJRPC, who seem to be somewhat less accommodating to large groups. Is there another full service facility where we wouldn't be violating the intent, if not the letter of their rules and regulations if a bunch of us showed up for a social day of shooting?

 

Anybody have any suggestions?

Were they real STATE rangers or the local, non gun toting county hired ones?

Real State Rangers in uniforms with guns, badges and state vehicle.

Altho I enjoyed making the orange dust, it was much more fun hanging in the general range, watching people shoot guns I have never seen before in person (and shooting them myself).

 

Was great to be able to shoot other 9mm's to see what suits me best.

 

The only downside was realizing my 9mm was my least favorite out of the 5 or 6 others I shot ;(

A few of us here are members at Fort Dix. The issue is they fill up fast with hunters right now and the pistol range is under construction so they are all on the rifle side. they do have trap houses for $3/round. Each member can bring 3/4 guests and it is $3/hr/shooter. They normally limit you to 2 hrs and 1 hr if the range is busy. I have not made it out since spring so I do not have any updates on the pistol range.

 

I agree Ken, we need a place where we can go from station to station without a hassle. Any one have acres of private property surrounded by woods?

We're losing sight of what the meetup is for. I know we keep calling it a "clay shoot", but not everyone wants to make orange dust. Some people primarily want to shoot their rifles, others want to try out a variety of handguns to help them choose something they like. Some people want to do it all.

 

We really need access to a full service location to keep the "Second Sunday" events accommodating for everyone who wants to participate. So far, we have Cherry Ridge, where they enthusiastically take all comers as long as they pay the day rate for visitors and follow the range rules, and CJRPC, who seem to be somewhat less accommodating to large groups. Is there another full service facility where we wouldn't be violating the intent, if not the letter of their rules and regulations if a bunch of us showed up for a social day of shooting?

 

Anybody have any suggestions?

 

I have PM'd Matt..... I would like to stay with the current format....

 

Cherry Ridge

12pm meet time

2pm Clays

 

Just need to pick day..... Will post more once I talk to Matt....

Altho I enjoyed making the orange dust, it was much more fun hanging in the general range, watching people shoot guns I have never seen before in person (and shooting them myself).

 

Was great to be able to shoot other 9mm's to see what suits me best.

 

The only downside was realizing my 9mm was my least favorite out of the 5 or 6 others I shot ;(

 

You need to come to an informal clay shoot. It'll update your opinion some.

Perhaps an option - something different. Years ago I use to shoot at Paradise Shooting Center in Cresco, PA. It was a facility that had 3-4 trap/skeet ranges, a rifle range and pistol range (all outdoor) They had steel targets hanging and permanently fasted on the pistol and rifle range, obviously it makes noise and moves when you hit it so it makes shooting more enjoyable. The range at that time was open to the public I don't recall range fees.

 

Does anybody know is it still open? And would this be a place the group would like to visit? I realize it may be a little too far for the Central/Southern members.

Paradise is now closed. The lease ran out and was not renewed. It was sold as part of the Mt. Airy casino deal.

Paradise is now closed...

What a depressing sentence. :cry:

I know of a privite range. I will see if I can contact them to see if they would be interested in hosting us.

We're losing sight of what the meetup is for. I know we keep calling it a "clay shoot", but not everyone wants to make orange dust. Some people primarily want to shoot their rifles, others want to try out a variety of handguns to help them choose something they like. Some people want to do it all.

 

We really need access to a full service location to keep the "Second Sunday" events accommodating for everyone who wants to participate. So far, we have Cherry Ridge, where they enthusiastically take all comers as long as they pay the day rate for visitors and follow the range rules, and CJRPC, who seem to be somewhat less accommodating to large groups. Is there another full service facility where we wouldn't be violating the intent, if not the letter of their rules and regulations if a bunch of us showed up for a social day of shooting?

 

Anybody have any suggestions?

 

I'm not going to disagree with you Ken because this is kind of what the meetup has turned into. But the original intent and idea of the 2nd weekend was solely for claybird shooting. I mean the original name wasy Monthly clay bird shootout

 

But what it has turned into is something much richer and more informative. Even myself have learned so much and it has swayed future gun purchases b/c of other people's guns so these shoots are definitely a plus.

 

If i can find time in my hectic life, I am going to try to get over to CR and talk to the RO's and get some information about the higher ups. What I want to present is a way to either get a lower guest fee or possibly an event fee setup due to us literally doing this every month. I can't in my own conscience tell non members to come to CR every month and pay 25 bucks thats just silly.

 

So I have some planning to do to make these monthly shoots more appealing to people from both south and north jersey and both members and non memebers of various clubs.

 

Also if people know of private clubs that do clay bird shooting etc etc, plase pm me the information. If you would like to contact them to get me some information to work off of, it would be GREATLY appreciated, but I don't mind making phone calls myself.

 

Anyway I'm in space cadet mode today and have no idea what I have typed above so I'm going to end this post.

 

I'm not going to disagree with you Ken because this is kind of what the meetup has turned into. But the original intent and idea of the 2nd weekend was solely for claybird shooting. I mean the original name wasy Monthly clay bird shootout

 

But what it has turned into is something much richer and more informative. Even myself have learned so much and it has swayed future gun purchases b/c of other people's guns so these shoots are definitely a plus.

 

If i can find time in my hectic life, I am going to try to get over to CR and talk to the RO's and get some information about the higher ups. What I want to present is a way to either get a lower guest fee or possibly an event fee setup due to us literally doing this every month. I can't in my own conscience tell non members to come to CR every month and pay 25 bucks thats just silly.

 

So I have some planning to do to make these monthly shoots more appealing to people from both south and north jersey and both members and non memebers of various clubs.

 

Also if people know of private clubs that do clay bird shooting etc etc, plase pm me the information. If you would like to contact them to get me some information to work off of, it would be GREATLY appreciated, but I don't mind making phone calls myself.

 

Anyway I'm in space cadet mode today and have no idea what I have typed above so I'm going to end this post.

You slept through every English class you've ever taken, didn't you? It's the only explanation.

 

Where's the Schoolmarm when we need him most?

 

I know you're busy and tired. Just busting your 'nads. You're doing a hell of a job with the events, and we all appreciate the effort you've put in to get the group together in person. Keep up the great work.

You slept through every English class you've ever taken, didn't you? It's the only explanation.

 

Where's the Schoolmarm when we need him most?

 

 

Right here Ken - (uncharacteristically) holding my tongue for the moment. I read what ADDMatt wrote and I could only shake my head in response. I didn't know where to begin. How else can I explain letting him get away with this:

 

But what it has turned into is something much richer and more informative. Even myself have learned so much and it has swayed future gun purchases b/c of other people's guns so these shoots are definitely a plus.

 

A non-sentence followed by a poorly constructed thought, wrapped in a maize burrito and served to us as 'English'...

haha wow that was pretty bad. I told you, I'm half asleep, I was typing that in the middle of a lecture, and talking to people sitting next to me. You get what you get, I have secretaries to type stuff for me

 

but on a serious note, hopefully I can make some progress this weekend and see where we stand. A couple people mentioned they know of clubs that they are going to ask about as well, so I'm waiting on those people too.

Let me see if I can fix this.

 

I'm not going to disagree with you Ken because this is what the meetup has become. The original intent of the 2nd weekend was solely for claybird shooting. The original name was "The Monthly clay bird shootout"

 

It has turned into is something much richer and more informative. I have learned much from other shooters and it has swayed future gun purchases. These shoots are definitely a plus because of the variety of firearms I am exposed to and get to shoot.

 

If I can find time in my hectic life, I am going to try to get over to CR to talk to the RO's and get some information about the range administration. What I would like to present to them is a lower group guest fee or possibly an event fee because this is and will be a recurring event. I can't in good conscience tell non members to come to CR every month and pay 25 bucks. I find that unreasonable.

 

I have some planning to do to make these monthly shoots more appealing to people from all over Jersey.

 

If people know of a private club what will allow clay bird shooting, please pm me the information. I would appreciate any information you can provide me but I don't mind making cold phone calls.

 

Anyway, I'm in spaced out today and have no idea what I have typed above. Fin.

A couple people mentioned they know of clubs that they are going to ask about as well, so I'm waiting on those people too.

Matt the club I was looking into is a bust, they do offer group events but charge for them, additionally they charge $8.75 for a round of skeet or trap.

A couple people mentioned they know of clubs that they are going to ask about as well, so I'm waiting on those people too.

Matt the club I was looking into is a bust, they do offer group events but charge for them, additionally they charge $8.75 for a round of skeet or trap.

 

WOW

 

not only are they one of the highest priced per round i've seen, they charge you an event fee, now thats awesome!

 

No biggie Tom, there are plenty of others around, we will keep our eyes out.

If you guys want just trap/skeet, I am going to see about a place here in central jersey. The trap was $3 or $4 a round.

 

But this would be only for trap.... this is a private club that just has public trap on sundays, but they are very open to others.

 

Other option is Mallard. I know we have a few members there that can ask.

If you guys want just trap/skeet, I am going to see about a place here in central jersey. The trap was $3 or $4 a round.

 

But this would be only for trap.... this is a private club that just has public trap on sundays, but they are very open to others.

 

Other option is Mallard. I know we have a few members there that can ask.

 

Mallard rules. No idea if they do private events though. If it brings them some cash they might? Call Dennis (the president of the club) and ask, he's a wonderful guy and may be able to set up something with us.

 

I'm going one Sunday in Nov btw independent of an event, I'll make sure to post and hope others can join me!

Anyone check out this club? I dont know if they have a skeet range, but Ive gone to other events hosted there....They seem to be open to this kind of thing..

http://sjerseyshootingclub.com/

Anyone check out this club? I dont know if they have a skeet range, but Ive gone to other events hosted there....They seem to be open to this kind of thing..

http://sjerseyshootingclub.com/

 

That's a drive for most but doable. I think that's right by Arms-N-Ammo, maybe he could fill us in on some details.

4.50 a round at mallard.