Guys,

 

Need some help on outdoor ranges in NJ/PA that I would be able to take a buddy from Canada to. Like a idiot I let my CR membership expire and I'm out of luck now.

 

Does Range 14 allow nonmembers to shoot outside? If so what targets do I need to bring or any other requirements I should know about?

 

Thanks for the help, I know my buddy is excited to go and it's one of the main reasons he's coming down.

 

 

Range 14 is only $60 for the year. Join on the spot.

Range 14 is member only, bring your own stuff. They do sell cheap targets though if you need them. Their website has all the info you need about what you can and cant bring.

Your home range says EFGA...no guest membership pass?

Just added that yesterday to my profile after joining EFGA, and I did the guest pass membership.

Just added that yesterday to my profile after joining EFGA, and I did the guest pass membership.

 

So does that mean you are good to go?

 

If not I'll guest you in at CR.

Just added that yesterday to my profile after joining EFGA, and I did the guest pass membership.

You're good to go then. Just print out your invoice if you don't get your membership and guest card in time.

Anyone have some constructive feedback on Range 14? First time I'm hearing of it.

 

I don't want to join Cherry Ridge because I heard it gets mobbed on the weekends and i can't get off during the week.

You can only shoot at paper targets at Cherry ridge. Range 14 has 200 yard rifle ranges too.

Anyone have some constructive feedback on Range 14? First time I'm hearing of it.

 

I don't want to join Cherry Ridge because I heard it gets mobbed on the weekends and i can't get off during the week.

 

The RO's there are generally nice people, it is EXTREMELY inexpensive, and you can bring whatever you want to shoot at as long as it isn't metal and you clean it up. They have a 200 yd rifle range, skeet and trap, and a pistol range. Those are the good points.

 

Here are the negative's as I see them: Their hours are somewhat limited. Wed & Fri 1-8, Sat & Sun 8-4. On the weekends it is often busy, but they do have alot of hutch's on the rifle range so the line generally isn't super long, and you can call ahead to put your name on the list.

 

The other negative I have run into there is that sometime's people get very nosy and forward. For instance last time I was there I had a complete stranger walk up to me and start asking about my ar. He wanted to know what components it had, who made it, etc. It was during a cease fire so I was ok with this but when the all clear came he hung around and then asked me to shoot it. I was not comfortable with this and it got a little awkward when I told him no. He didn't even offer to use his own ammo!

 

The other thing that I had happen to me twice by the RO's was questioning the legality of my guns. The first time I had them tell me my Sig Mosquito wasn't legal bc of the threaded barrel. I politely told them that they were mistaken, showed them my filled out permit from the local retailer I bought it from, and that was that. The second time was for my keltec sub2k when they told me it was not legal bc they saw it folded up on the table. That took some more explaining before they left me alone...

 

All in all it's not a bad place, and 9/10 of my range trips there have been trouble free. For the price you can't beat it.

 

That being said, I visited CJRPC recently with a friend who is a member and I will be submitting an application shortly to join there, despite the much higher cost.

Everything bdomar has said is on point. I just wanted to add that if you are a member you are allowed to bring guest's. I believe its 2 or 3 guest at a time. Sometimes if its really busy, when you do get a bench they will only let you do 2 hours. let previously mentioned its $60 for a membership and $4 per hour for each person (thats for the rifle range at least. not sure if the skeet/pistol differ per hour) The only thing else i can think of is January-March they don't open friday.

I think skeet/trap is something like $6 a round (25 birds). Ft. Dix is great. Pretty much a walk on spot, but yes you

have to pay $60 to join and $4/hour thereafter (per person including members).

R14 is a great bang for the buck. I'm not ROing this year, but most of the ROs are good guys, and yes, they are not completely knowledgeable about all things legal in NJ, and we all know there are some guns that require a second thought here in NJ. Generally a simple discussion will handle it as the above poster mentioned. Keep in mind they share in liability if something being shot is not on the up and up. After all, as with any range you are paying for the privilege of its use.

 

bdomar talked about a walkup. Funny things walkups around here... For the most part, gun owners are a subset community that is generally pretty friendly. Not unlike the camping subset. So, being at the range you can encounter this, and let's face it, it is very different than how we interact with people day-to-day in the great Philly, NYC, and DC metros. Having lived around the Country, the stunning difference in socialization is located here. Elsewhere, a day at the range is like attending a BBQ with family. Anyway, point being is the fella was probably looking to be friendly and learn something, and it happens at all ranges. One of our forum members met me at R14 last weekend for the first time, joined, and even ended up picking up with a group of gentleman doing a bit of shotgun work just by a little conversation. So, don't consider the potential for a walkup a negative against R14. You will find the regulars very friendly, and very helpful! I've seen members burn their own shooting time helping others zero in or work out problems with their firearm.

 

Final thoughts for you... When going to R14 bring a variety of firearms with you, and that way you are sure to keep busy until what you really want opens up. It's rare to see the skeet/trap full, and pistol generally has good availability. Rifle generally fills first and fast, with Saturday always being the busiest.