200 bucks that I could spend on a whole bunch of other stuff. If I even took that money and just shot at the various NJ public indoor ranges, I could get 15 hours of time which is probably more than I have used this whole year so far...

it's not even the 200 bucks that is the issue for me. it's the hours. i work 50 miles away from my house. and the range is about 30 mins from my house. since i cant leave handguns in the car, i have no choice but to go home first after work.

 

so if i leave work at 5. i get home at 6:15, if i get out the door at 6:30, i get there at 7. if they just did a line change, i have to wait till 7:30 and i dont think they ever stay open much later than that. even if i get there and setup by 7, its a ton of hassle for less than an hour and its not fun or relaxing at that.

 

i could join riverdale or something like that, as it's 10 mins away, but no rifles. what these ranges really need is indoors open till like 10pm till midnight-ish at a minimum. and outdoor like cherry ridge to go on the weekends.

 

but i guess thats too much to ask for close to my house. ill have to check out shogun. any reviews of that place?

i've only heard fantastic things about it. But it's no where near you. It's all the way out by rockaway I believe.

i've only heard fantastic things about it. But it's no where near you. It's all the way out by rockaway I believe.

 

shongum is out past Hackettstown.

I'm disappointed and probably won't join this range because I do not like their guest policy.

Their guest policy is designed to make people become members instead of being guested in all the time.

 

If your bringing a guest once a year it's not so bad. If you have a g/f who likes to go a few times a year it sucks because it's almost worth buying the membership but not really.

 

I agree I hate the policy but you'll never see it changed I can guarantee it. If anything the guest fee price will only go up.

Last thursday the range trustees at Cherry Ridge voted to increase the number of guest a member can bring to shoot. You can now bring two guests, still using one port and the fee is still $25.00 pp.The Range officers have been made aware of the new policy and the website and newsletter will be changed to reflect the new policy. The $25.00 guest fee was designed by the trustees long ago to try and "encourage" guests to become a member. Besides all of the "shortcomings" of the range it is still the best deal in the State as far as cost goes.

Last thursday the range trustees at Cherry Ridge voted to increase the number of guest a member can bring to shoot. You can now bring two guests, still using one port and the fee is still $25.00 pp.The Range officers have been made aware of the new policy and the website and newsletter will be changed to reflect the new policy. The $25.00 guest fee was designed by the trustees long ago to try and "encourage" guests to become a member. Besides all of the "shortcomings" of the range it is still the best deal in the State as far as cost goes.

 

That is certainly progress. It has always been a pain when I wanted to bring a couple to shoot.

Last thursday the range trustees at Cherry Ridge voted to increase the number of guest a member can bring to shoot. You can now bring two guests, still using one port and the fee is still $25.00 pp.The Range officers have been made aware of the new policy and the website and newsletter will be changed to reflect the new policy. The $25.00 guest fee was designed by the trustees long ago to try and "encourage" guests to become a member. Besides all of the "shortcomings" of the range it is still the best deal in the State as far as cost goes.

 

I'm sure I will get an email to that regard while my emails to "Membership" will continue to get ignored.

I'm sure I will get an email to that regard while my emails to "Membership" will continue to get ignored.

Please email me and I will see what the problem is. We just switched from two elderly volunteers who were running membership to a professional company (the same one that handles our newsletter). There have been some transition problems and we have seen the complaints decrease tremendously oner the past three months.

 

Sorry about that.

 

Anthony

i think the NJ2AS needs to acquire some land and build a range!

**** all you want, I will still renew. I like cherry ridge. the Range is convienet and easy for me to get to. I have not had much if anything to complain about other than the wqay some people act, and that is not the range's fault. There are no other places that are around by me or even cost effective for me. Going to Davis in NY is a no go for pistols. I understand that there is the possibility of a large indoor range being built in my town, but i will beleive it when i see it.

Maybe i am lucky, but i don't go when the masses are there (i go late in the day on the weekends) but i have seen some real arrogant firearms instucters stroking their egos(not GFH). Otherwise, i enjoy going to cherry ridge

Last thursday the range trustees at Cherry Ridge voted to increase the number of guest a member can bring to shoot. You can now bring two guests, still using one port and the fee is still $25.00 pp.The Range officers have been made aware of the new policy and the website and newsletter will be changed to reflect the new policy. The $25.00 guest fee was designed by the trustees long ago to try and "encourage" guests to become a member. Besides all of the "shortcomings" of the range it is still the best deal in the State as far as cost goes.

 

Nice to see them expanding their options for more income, I hear they are struggling financialy and could use more money for recent aquisistions.

Nice to see them expanding their options for more income, I hear they are struggling financialy and could use more money for recent aquisistions.

No financial struggles. We have managed to build a nice war chest and we are now using a huge chunk of it for range improvements and repairs and upgrades.

 

If you have not noticed any of the upgrades you will soon.

 

We now have vending machines in the clubhouse! Pro Shop coming soon. We might even squeeze in a few more ranges. No indoor range on the horizon due to the high cost associated to build one. You never know in the future. Would members be willing to pay double the dues to fund such a project? A small percentage like me would but the majority, especially the old time members are quite happy with an all outdoor format.

I would be willing to pay an additional fee for a 24hr indoor range. Not likely but it would be nice. Any way possibility to get a steel pinker range for centerfire pistol and rifle? Also as someone else mentioned any way to be able to use the trap throwers they have? Bring your own clays just use their machine. Some new upgrades would be nice to see.

I know a certain yearly 150K that would go a long way towards an indoor range! Pro Shop- are we talking shirts & hats or more hardcore stuff? Was there the other day and saw the new wrap around porch on the 100 yd storage shed, thats nice for those priveledged to keep stuff in there. Saw the open shed for gravel, good idea I guess. Vending machines in the clubhouse- will check them out when i need a candy bar or whatever, maybe they're(hopefully) a bit more sophisticated than that tho.And those "maybe future ranges" care to expand on that?....

I know a certain yearly 150K that would go a long way towards an indoor range! Pro Shop- are we talking shirts & hats or more hardcore stuff? Was there the other day and saw the new wrap around porch on the 100 yd storage shed, thats nice for those priveledged to keep stuff in there. Saw the open shed for gravel, good idea I guess. Vending machines in the clubhouse- will check them out when i need a candy bar or whatever, maybe they're(hopefully) a bit more sophisticated than that tho.And those "maybe future ranges" care to expand on that?....

We are looking at some of our fringe property to possibly build an action range and a 25 yard pistol only range. I disagree on your 150k remark, Scott brings more than that in every year with NRA legal grants, etc. He has been doing much of the heavy lifting in NJ over the past 6 years. The storage shed is not for the "privileged" it is the stat house for competitions and storage for the target frames for the competitors,etc. They are modern vending machines, were you expecting something coal fired? LOL.

Action range? 25 yd pistol only. So another regular pistol range? That's cool.

Action range? 25 yd pistol only. So another regular pistol range? That's cool.

SHHH still in the planning stages, may be able to host cowboy and IDPA matches as well. Still at least a year out if we get the go from the legal eagles.

A new pistol range would count as bigtime progress and be a blessing to the weekend crowds for sure.And an action range- I like the sound of that tho not sure what that will be, tactical training maybe? I hope we get to see all this and more good news/ideas in our newsletter soon. Vending machines, yea i was thinking of some i saw down South that put out sandwiches and microwane type food but suppose not really practical in a low volume clubhouse.

A new pistol range would count as bigtime progress and be a blessing to the weekend crowds for sure.And an action range- I like the sound of that tho not sure what that will be, tactical training maybe? I hope we get to see all this and more good news/ideas in our newsletter soon. Vending machines, yea i was thinking of some i saw down South that put out sandwiches and microwane type food but suppose not really practical in a low volume clubhouse.

 

The vending machines are your standard beverage and snack type. They were delivered last week and hopefully stock by now. A shorter piste range would be great for many shooters including new shooters. We would also not have to shut the pistol range when police qualify. IDPA is very popular and there is nowhere in the upper north of NJ offering it as well as cowboy action. Cross your fingers. Volunteer and get involved. We could use the help.

How can we volunteer to help make these things happen? Work weekends or is there anything else?

how about a longer than 300 yd lane for 50bmg?steel gong ?i would buy and donate a steel gong.....more than one day a week for fifties would be nice.

how about a longer than 300 yd lane for 50bmg?steel gong ?i would buy and donate a steel gong.....more than one day a week for fifties would be nice.

 

 

We do not have a proper layout for a range longer then 300 yd. As far as more day's for 50's please share that on the member survey that will be coming to you very soon.

The vending machines are your standard beverage and snack type. They were delivered last week and hopefully stock by now. A shorter piste range would be great for many shooters including new shooters. We would also not have to shut the pistol range when police qualify. IDPA is very popular and there is nowhere in the upper north of NJ offering it as well as cowboy action. Cross your fingers. Volunteer and get involved. We could use the help.

 

 

All great stuff (apparently)in the works, very refreshing to see the progress ball rolling. The braintrust should put together a list of needs/wants that volunteers (I believe it was phrased as "suckers")can offer. I've been to the work weekends and they were a joke as far as organization and efficiancy goes.But the lunches were good. Put all this stuff in the newsletter,reach out and communicate with the members. While your at it publish/report some of the administrative activities that go on.And also your info here is greatly appreciated, thanks.

You know, for Cherry Ridge I would love to see if we can get in Appleseed. I attended one at Winslow this year, loved the format, hated the drive.

 

Maybe if the Appleseed specifies 22LR-only for the CR location, the event can take place on the rimfire range.

 

We get hundreds of new members per month, and Appleseed seems like a great format to teach the fun and challenges of marksmanship.

i think an appleseed would be a good idea. who do we contact about starting something like that? I along with a few others would participate in an appleseed if at cherry ridge. Even if it is 22lr only that would be fine with me. gun for hire any ideas if this is possible or completely out of the question?

We have been talking with Appleseed the problem is they need the entire range for an entire weekend. Not sure the other members would appreciate that.

We have been talking with Appleseed the problem is they need the entire range for an entire weekend. Not sure the other members would appreciate that.

 

Then NO EFFING WAY!

 

It's bad enough that weekends are stacked full now.

See. That's why we have to look at the big picture. Before we sign on the dotted line.