I was wondering if target practice of bows and crossbows was permitted at the outdoor range at OB. If so, does the 9AM start time still hold since there is no report to upset the neighbors? If not, what do YOU do to practice when you live in a tight suburban town like I do where you can't do it?

 

Thanks.

I usually just bring a block into the large pit, and if the 50 yard range is empty, practice there.

Idk I just always assumed no, but have always wanted to know myself. but this is a gun range so i can see if someone gets upset if pits are being used my several archers. but yeah i would love to know what the rule it..

I'm pretty sure there is something on the books about no archery @ obrpc.

 

Check the rule book you got at orientation, I cant find mind.

maybe you should meditate a little Alec... find your mind

doh!

 

mine

The Rules say NO Archery!

 

Years ago--before this forum was invented--we used to have a small Archery Range outside behind the Indoor Range. Someone brought this fact to light at the general membership meeting this month, and the Board of Trustees said that they'll consider re-opening said Range. Comments about nearby property owners, parking, etc. also were discussed.

 

I would contact Club President Jim Norman and inform him of your desire to practice archery. His email is in the newsletter.

 

Dave

The Rules say NO Archery!

 

Years ago--before this forum was invented--we used to have a small Archery Range outside behind the Indoor Range. Someone brought this fact to light at the general membership meeting this month, and the Board of Trustees said that they'll consider re-opening said Range. Comments about nearby property owners, parking, etc. also were discussed.

 

I would contact Club President Jim Norman and inform him of your desire to practice archery. His email is in the newsletter.

 

Dave

 

Thank you, sir. I will do that. I'm not proficient at all and am interested in getting my hunting license. I'm going to suggest to Jim that I could potentially do target practice before hot range time a 9AM since there will be no noise ot disturb neighbors. I'm a rule follower at heart so whatever they decide is a-ok. Though, it would be nice not to have to drive all the way out to a WMA to practice when I'm a member at OB.

Woodentoe - I could guest you in at SCFGPA - their archery range is nice.

Nick, Thanks for the offer. Currently, I don't have any archery equipment. When I do, I would love to take you up on that in the event this doesn't work out for me.

 

-Jim

A follow up:

 

I emailed mr Norman regarding my inquiry. While I'm waiting for a reply, I pulled the packet provided at sign up. I'm not sure if this was a mistake. I assume it may be based on what Elvis and rosey both said. But the bylaws and range rules I have to not explicitly say no archery. The omission may be inadvertent so I'm going to follow up possibly at the meeting after I potentially am voted in. Would be nice not to have to trek to Chester to practice for the hunting license.

When the time comes, you can always go to either the clinton or colliers mills state WMA range where its totally free and can practice to your hearts' content. Bring you shotgun and 22lr rifle and do some plinking there while you're at it.

I don't know the details on this but I often see people practicing archery at the South Mountain Reservation just south of Northfield Road. I don't know if this is a club, but when I see them there are usually 15-20 people.

I remember reading here on the forum about a year or so ago that there was a public range someplace here in Sayreville. I never looked into it, but maybe the person who posted the info previously or in the know will see this and respond.

I'm pretty sure there is something on the books about no archery @ obrpc.

 

Thanks. Read this thread and was wondering also.

 

I'd also like to join Old Bridge - hopefully in October or November. I've been doing Clinton WMA for archery - got my license even though I don't hunt. The range is nice and usually empty. But it's far, and I have nowhere to shoot longer ranges and larger rifles. Practice at Bayonne, but that gets expensive and hours are restrictive. Would like to move on past public ranges, and Old Bridge is only 40 minutes away. And from what I've read here, sounds like a good place.

FWIW Central Jersey Rifle and Pistol has a nice archery range that you can practice at 24 7.

Ken