It's the best when it's empty, which is usually everyday but Friday. It's even better when your hour had passed a half hour ago.

 

Yeah, well Frank the R.O. pissed me off in a major way a couple of weeks ago: After my nephew and I were shooting for around 40 minutes, he sends some fat kid over to us to tell us "you've got five minutes left". I told the kid he had the wrong port, that we just started at 8pm. Sure enough, five minutes goes by and Frank comes out, pantomiming "tap-tap" on his wrist watch.

 

I walked out after him and asked what was up. He says "Didn't you start at 7:45?" I told him to check the sign-in; he did; he kinda/sorta apologized. I look through the glass and see my teenage nephew had already packed up our guns and was heading out, yielding the port to a party of three who I've never seen in there before. I'm holding Frank to giving us an extra quarter-hour each next time. Yeah, right...like he'll remember. It's crap like this that can give the first-timer a bad taste in their mouth about the Bayonne range.

Yeah, well Frank the R.O. pissed me off in a major way a couple of weeks ago: After my nephew and I were shooting for around 40 minutes, he sends some fat kid over to us to tell us "you've got five minutes left". I told the kid he had the wrong port, that we just started at 8pm. Sure enough, five minutes goes by and Frank comes out, pantomiming "tap-tap" on his wrist watch.

 

I walked out after him and asked what was up. He says "Didn't you start at 7:45?" I told him to check the sign-in; he did; he kinda/sorta apologized. I look through the glass and see my teenage nephew had already packed up our guns and was heading out, yielding the port to a party of three who I've never seen in there before. I'm holding Frank to giving us an extra quarter-hour each next time. Yeah, right...like he'll remember. It's crap like this that can give the first-timer a bad taste in their mouth about the Bayonne range.

 

 

Yes, the range can be anti-newb. But I'm used to it.

The thing is: I'm not a newb there by any means. But because I'm not a "regular", only getting down there maybe once a month, I don't have the face time with Frank and the others to qualify for that status I guess.

 

No biggie, but I'm going to have a lot more empathy for those who have a sub-par experience when shooting there in the future.

good range i love it there!

good range i love it there!

 

Well, until Frank went into Putz-Mode I enjoyed the range, too.....

 

I'm going back one night this week to get my quarter-hour (x's 2) back from him, and hopefully continue to enjoy it.

Now that I joined old bridge I will be there a lot less.

Do they allow pistol caliber carbines in the Bayonne range?

Do they allow pistol caliber carbines in the Bayonne range?

 

yezzir, no magnums though

I see the price is about $15 per person at this range, but how does timing work? If no one else is waiting for my port can I shoot all night for $15? If people are waiting can I cycle back in after they've had their turn?

 

Also, a .22 rifle is kosher here right? I know "no rifles" usually doesn't mean to include .22's but I want to double check.

22 Rifles are fine.

Hittin the range tonight at 7 anyone down?

I'm one of those "newbs," waiting on my FID and P2P's in Jersey City. I, along with a friend, we're debating on going to this range once we get our guns and gear together. I'm taking a beginners course tomorrow, hoping to have everything in order in a week or two. I'm just hoping if a newb such as myself decides to go down to this range I'm gonna have a good time and get better. What time do you regulars hit the range, I'd love to meet up so I can absorb as much as possible from you guys.

 

Jamie

It's usually impossible not to have a good time at the range, Jamie! Of course, every place has it's share of bad moments (read through some early posts from me, LOL), but the Bayonne range is generally a trouble-free spot. Make sure some folks from here are down for meeting you there and you'll be able to shoot what they bring (Hint: offer to buy ammo for 'em if you're gonna shoot more than a magazine).

 

I went to Shore Shot last weekend, and out to Easton the other day, and I'm waiting on some bulk ammo to arrive, so I don't think I'll be hitting Bayonne tonight.

I just love going to the indoor at OBRPC at night and being all by myself. I'll take that over waiting for a port in the coal mine that is BH any day. Never been to the Bayonne range, though. hmm.

I just love going to the indoor at OBRPC at night and being all by myself. I'll take that over waiting for a port in the coal mine that is BH any day. Never been to the Bayonne range, though. hmm.

Guest me in ...will you?

I'd love to. Can't. I'm a probationary member right now.

I'd love to. Can't. I'm a probationary member right now.

Worth a try.... Thanks anyway, I don't shoot enough to justify a membership simply because I travel a great deal and fondle my guns maybe once every couple of months. Going to check out my BIL's collection of guns Manila in November and keep what I want or dump the rest. I will post pictures before I liquidate the balance.

awesome. For me, it has proven invaluable. I work long shifts (10 hours up in manhattan). I'm rarely home before 9:30. all the ranges shut at 10. This way, I can't pick one or two nights a week to go to the range at like 10PM or 11PM and shoot for a few hours. Usually there is no one else there. There is never a wait. It's clean, comfortable, and there is a 50 cent soda machine!

 

It does cost money, but I was spending that in gas, tolls, range fees and rentals going to SS and BA.

awesome. For me, it has proven invaluable. I work long shifts (10 hours up in manhattan). I'm rarely home before 9:30. all the ranges shut at 10. This way, I can't pick one or two nights a week to go to the range at like 10PM or 11PM and shoot for a few hours. Usually there is no one else there. There is never a wait. It's clean, comfortable, and there is a 50 cent soda machine!

 

It does cost money, but I was spending that in gas, tolls, range fees and rentals going to SS and BA.

I hear you... I was honored to be invited by Smoking 50 and liked the vibe but at this time is not financially or feasible time wise.

I just love going to the indoor at OBRPC at night and being all by myself. I'll take that over waiting for a port in the coal mine that is BH any day. Never been to the Bayonne range, though. hmm.

 

OBRPC allows you to shoot 24/7? I know some other clubs advertise "24/7" access to the facility but you can't shoot after a certain hour. That's something I'd really be interested, going to the range either late at night or real early in the AM by myself... no distractions, just me and the target.

I hate going to BH. I do like Bayonne though. If you are new and go on a Sunday, you may be able to ask Ryman from Caso's to show you the basics.

 

awesome. For me, it has proven invaluable. I work long shifts (10 hours up in manhattan). I'm rarely home before 9:30. all the ranges shut at 10. This way, I can't pick one or two nights a week to go to the range at like 10PM or 11PM and shoot for a few hours. Usually there is no one else there. There is never a wait.

 

I was thinking of the same exact thing. I haven't joined yet but may eventually do so.

I hate going to BH. I do like Bayonne though. If you are new and go on a Sunday, you may be able to ask Ryman from Caso's to show you the basics.

 

 

 

I was thinking of the same exact thing. I haven't joined yet but may eventually do so.

 

You may also run into RO and gunsmith extraordinaire Rick Venezia there on Sundays.

 

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OBRPC allows you to shoot 24/7? I know some other clubs advertise "24/7" access to the facility but you can't shoot after a certain hour. That's something I'd really be interested, going to the range either late at night or real early in the AM by myself... no distractions, just me and the target.

Indoor is 24/7. Outdoor is 9am to an hour before sundown. It was the primary selling point...until I discovered steel.Btw, indoor is no magnums, shotguns or black powder. Pistol caliber carbines ok.

Indoor is 24/7. Outdoor is 9am to an hour before sundown. It was the primary selling point...until I discovered steel.Btw, indoor is no magnums, shotguns or black powder. Pistol caliber carbines ok.

 

I wanted to find out more details about the family membership. I just sent a message on their website but they just sent me the same email about them. I also wanted to find out about the guest policy.

This is a Bayonne range thread guys! :/

It's usually impossible not to have a good time at the range, Jamie! Of course, every place has it's share of bad moments (read through some early posts from me, LOL), but the Bayonne range is generally a trouble-free spot. Make sure some folks from here are down for meeting you there and you'll be able to shoot what they bring (Hint: offer to buy ammo for 'em if you're gonna shoot more than a magazine).

 

I went to Shore Shot last weekend, and out to Easton the other day, and I'm waiting on some bulk ammo to arrive, so I don't think I'll be hitting Bayonne tonight.

 

We are definitely going to have to meet up one day soon. I'll definitely buy ammo. lol. For me its more about learning range ettiquette and shooting skill than it is shooting different guns. I figure in time I will really learn what I shoot well, I want to learn safety, etc. first.

Anybody setting up another meet up? I would love to meet you gentlemen and specially Ray ray and his Mohawk.

 

Hey Ray just text me hahaha

Ray Ray has a mohawk?

Ray Ray has a mohawk?

 

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http://njgunforums.com/forum/index.php?/topic/40938-shotgun-party-photo-thread/

 

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