I was fortunate enough to meet Dave (Smokin.50) today at the indoor range at OBRPC. Dave gave me the lowdown on how the range functions and I got to bang a few mags in my new 9mm and my beloved .22 Ruger Mkiii.

 

Afterwards, I visited the outdoor ranges and caught the end of the knockdown steel event. I spoke to a few people, so if you were there I was the guy roaming around at the end who looked like he didn't know where to go...lol

 

When weighing the pros and cons of joining up at OB, I cannot justify NOT joining now. The only cons I found are 1. the money, 2. the fact that the ranges are on different properties as compared to CJ.

 

As far as the money goes, I'm burning a fortune i gas driving to public ranges and I've definitely dropped the $300 in range fees so far this year already. So, if anything, I'm saving money by joining since the range is only 15 minutes from my house.

 

As far as the property issue, it really is not a big deal. If the weather is nice and there isn't an event, I'm going outdoor. If there is an event that closes the pits, I'm going indoor. And, I can shoot late at night after work indoor.

 

It really is a win-win as far as I can tell.

 

And, to all the people I've heard from that have talked down OB and said I should join CJ because it is better in every way, I say....pish-posh.

 

-Jim

Jim, glad to see you deciding to join, as far as CJ, they are a class operation and being OB is so close to me it was a no brainier, but if I lived south of OB say in between the 2 ranges, I would have to be a member of both. They are both that good.

 

Personally I would like to see some sort of reciprocal agreement between the 2 clubs as far as initial dues are concerned, if being a member of 1 qualified you to be a member of the other with just the yearly dues and not the buy in, I would join CJ also.

Jim,

 

It was a pleasure meeting you this morning. I'm so glad you could make it. I know you'll enjoy being a member @ OBRPC.

 

CJ has a lot to offer, as Harry mentioned. Both Clubs have their unique appeal to a varried clientel. Considering that you're North of "the River", it makes more sense gas and time wise for you to join Old Bridge than any other Club IMHO. I'm quite sure that you'll "grow" into some of the various shooting disciplines, as they're all beginner-friendly and chaired by some really great folks that CARE.

 

Tomorrow's Sign-Up and Safety Check will provide you with a copy of our By-Laws as well as our 2-3 pages of Range Rules (both Indoor and Outdoor Ranges are covered by these brief but well-written documents). If you have any questions, feel free to contact myself or any member of the Membership Committee you'll meet tomorrow morning.

 

Again, welcome to one of the best Clubs in NJ!

 

See ya around the Ranges!

 

Dave

I'm a new member of CJRPC and have enjoyed myself very much at that club. One of my son's is now shooting in the Junior League and we've shot in their trap shoots, in the pits, etc. Its a great club.

 

With that said, I shot in one of the indoor "informal" action shoots at Old Bridge on June 1st, and was welcome with open arms. After the match we went to the diner for a nosh and I felt like I was with long lost friends. It seems like a great club. If it were closer I wouldn't hesitate for a second to join there.

 

Congratulations on your decision. You made a good choice.

I wish I lived in-between them and I would join both! CJ has a top-notch shotgun area, that is the only reason I would chose them over OB. I'm not a long-distance shooter, 100 yards is plenty. Both have indoor ranges. CJ may have a few more pits, but you are out in the sun, no shade at all, no thanks, I don't deal well with heat.

Completed the signup at OB today. It actually turned out to be quite a long process. From 830 until about noon. However, all of the members were very nice and welcoming. I'm going to head to the indoor with my wife tonight for a little bang-bang (no, not that kind. We're on CCTV in there!!!)

 

-Jim

Completed the signup at OB today. It actually turned out to be quite a long process. From 830 until about noon. However, all of the members were very nice and welcoming. I'm going to head to the indoor with my wife tonight for a little bang-bang (no, not that kind. We're on CCTV in there!!!)

 

-Jim

 

Jim,

 

Congrats and welcome to the Club! See ya around the Ranges!

 

Dave

I signed up last month -- Been there at the indoor 6 times now -- Sometimes you get the range to yourself, sometimes not, it doesn't really matter everyones been friendly so far.

 

I've been to the outdoor 2 times but haven't shot there yet. Been there to observe some events. I won't just go to watch anymore - looks like too much fun to not shoot.

 

I'll be there Sunday to break some clay birds with my son -- See you there.

 

Jer

I signed up last month -- Been there at the indoor 6 times now -- Sometimes you get the range to yourself, sometimes not, it doesn't really matter everyones been friendly so far.

 

I've been to the outdoor 2 times but haven't shot there yet. Been there to observe some events. I won't just go to watch anymore - looks like too much fun to not shoot.

 

I'll be there Sunday to break some clay birds with my son -- See you there.

 

Jer

 

Clays are fun, but you can do that any time @ the range. I'd reccomend joining us for the Speed on Steel event next sunday, very beginner friendly, simple rules and game to follow.

 

Any pistol caliber carbine or handgun will work ( no magnum )

 

$5 per gun.

There really is so much to do. I know very little about all of this. I'm looking forward to coming in and observing some events as part of my probation period. Hopefully, I will learn a thing or two and figure out what I'm most interested in.

It was nice meeting you there James! We plan to join as well , next month

Molly was a delight. You've really inspired me. I feel like my daughter could handle it right now (she's 5 in August), but her twin brother? not so much. I'm going to take some time and become more proficient myself before I introduce it, but I know now that I'm likely to call in a favor to Dave after seeing your pictures.

Dave is definitely great at showing a little one how to take their first shots :)I know what you mean about different personalities in kids. I taught martial arts to kids for a while. Some 4 year olds were way ready and followed directions, some 6 year olds were not ready . There is a wide variety of mature from 4 to 8 . Then they all start to even up .

 

The first step was not hiding it from her. Then a few months of talking about the rules , how it is not a game or a sport like soccer where you can be silly and the worse that happens is you allow a goal.. I made sure she kept asking to go on her own without my prompting her just to make sure it was her being interested rather than me wanting her to be interested lol

 

Well , hopefully we will be seeing each other at OB soon as members