We stupidly drove down to Monmouth County RPC instead of going up to Cherry Ridge today, and the range wasn't plowed out yet, so there was no way to get there. Feeling like shooting, we decided to try out BA. It was only around 14 minutes away.

 

I have to say they were the most friendly gunshop I've ever visited. There were 3 employees when we started, and they were all exceptionally friendly, showed us the range, gave us 0 hassle, etc. I felt completely comfortable and welcomed.

 

I hate indoor ranges, and although i shoot at least 2x a week, almost never indoors. But, for an indoors range, this was OK. There is a lot of space behind the firing line, which made it feel less constrained than some places (like Bullet Hole, for example). No RO hassle at all. When we showed up we were the only shooters, but the line was full when we left.

 

I'm not sure how far you are supposed to stick your muzzle forward, but the women in the port to my left was so far forward that her brass was hitting me in the face, arms, etc. She must have been too far forward. But, that was near the end of our hour.

 

So, the range was quite nice for an indoors range.

 

The shop itself doesn't have much stock. Fewer long guns and pistols than any of the NJ shops I visit. And, almost no ammo. A few boxes of most calibers, but only a few boxes of one brand or another. Not very impressive.

 

So, I don't think I'd buy a gun there, but when forced to shoot indoors it was OK, and they get big props from me for being the most friendly gun shop I've visited in NJ (possibly tied with Tips).

 

-Dave

Glad you liked the range. that is why so many of us shoot there... plenty of space, and in the evenings, we are usually the only ones there.

 

I agree with you on the shop side of things.

Yeah, the last couple times I have been in there there has been little ammo, I noticed.

We stupidly drove down to Monmouth County RPC instead of going up to Cherry Ridge today, and the range wasn't plowed out yet, so there was no way to get there. Feeling like shooting, we decided to try out BA. It was only around 14 minutes away.

 

I have to say they were the most friendly gunshop I've ever visited. There were 3 employees when we started, and they were all exceptionally friendly, showed us the range, gave us 0 hassle, etc. I felt completely comfortable and welcomed.

 

I hate indoor ranges, and although i shoot at least 2x a week, almost never indoors. But, for an indoors range, this was OK. There is a lot of space behind the firing line, which made it feel less constrained than some places (like Bullet Hole, for example). No RO hassle at all. When we showed up we were the only shooters, but the line was full when we left.

 

I'm not sure how far you are supposed to stick your muzzle forward, but the women in the port to my left was so far forward that her brass was hitting me in the face, arms, etc. She must have been too far forward. But, that was near the end of our hour.

 

So, the range was quite nice for an indoors range.

 

The shop itself doesn't have much stock. Fewer long guns and pistols than any of the NJ shops I visit. And, almost no ammo. A few boxes of most calibers, but only a few boxes of one brand or another. Not very impressive.

 

So, I don't think I'd buy a gun there, but when forced to shoot indoors it was OK, and they get big props from me for being the most friendly gun shop I've visited in NJ (possibly tied with Tips).

 

-Dave

 

 

What time were you there?

I brought my son for his first shooting experience.

He loved it.

I had my .40 & AR.

My brother-in law brought my sister for her first shoot too.

 

 

Was that lady wearing a badge?