Whats with the "Don't throw your guns" some inside joke?

 

Didn't you know that you don't have to bring your jammed gun to a gunsmith, you can just throw it over the wall a few times till it's fixed?

 

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ive had one worse happen, once i set up on the rifle range at cherry ridge. i set up the target stand and targets. get back they call the line hot again. i dont even get to take a shot and my target frame tips over the colapsable legs just collapsed, they were tightened with pliers too but they just didnt seem to holed it up anymore.

I think I've done worse @ CR...

SHOT my target frame with my first shot outta my .45

It keeled over and fell on the ground

(Impromptu 2x2 match, anyone?)

Sat in dishonor for 1/2hr, took my ball and went home

So embarrassed

 

I think I've done worse @ CR...

SHOT my target frame with my first shot outta my .45

It keeled over and fell on the ground

(Impromptu 2x2 match, anyone?)

Sat in dishonor for 1/2hr, took my ball and went home

So embarrassed

 

That sucks too. But atleast you got 1 shot off. I didn't get any they called hot I loaded and it surendered. Never took a shot. I have hit a frame also. it happens

That's messed up. I'd just go about popping down their stands and just say my sights are out of whack. JK but still that's not cool. I'll stop for anyone that calls for a cold range as I would expect them to do for me. And even if they don't I'll still do it to be the bigger person.

 

What's nice is when I'm walking up to the range and not even unpacked yet, others are calling out for a cold range so I can set up my targets. A+

 

I'll try to find Walt's good side.

The sneaky always pissed off guy everyone is talking about is Walt. He's a great guy, has probably forgotten more about firearms and shooting than any of us will ever learn.

 

Yes, the "sneaky always pissed off guy" sounds great!

 

 

Yes, the "sneaky always pissed off guy" sounds great!

 

My point here is that he's not sneaky, nor is he pissed off all the time. But don't take my word for it, try asking him a legitimate question sometime and I'm sure you won't get a sneaky or pissed off answer.

 

My point here is that he's not sneaky, nor is he pissed off all the time. But don't take my word for it, try asking him a legitimate question sometime and I'm sure you won't get a sneaky or pissed off answer.

 

Why would you even want to ask him a question? That guy should be avoided liked the plague. You know it's bad when there is already a RO there, and they immediately leave because he walked over.

My point here is that he's not sneaky, nor is he pissed off all the time. But don't take my word for it, try asking him a legitimate question sometime and I'm sure you won't get a sneaky or pissed off answer.

 

Is "How are you today" a legit question? I have asked him several times over the last 6 months or so and never once got a response, only a blank stare. Same with waving to him as I passed in my car. Everyone I have spoken to at that range has been very friendly with the exception of him and the Greenwich NJ PD. The only time he spoke to me he was unfriendly and it seemed like he was looking for confrontation. Is he an actual employee or range member or is he just there to make people uncomfortable?

I was merely trying to voice my good experience as compared to everyone else on here who seems to have a problem or bad experience in dealing with him. He's never creeped me out or been rude to me, on the contrary he's actually helped me a few times so I try to return the favor. It is what it is I guess. You're all entitled to your opinion, just trying to stick up for someone who seems to be getting a lot of negative attention on this forum.

I was merely trying to voice my good experience as compared to everyone else on here who seems to have a problem or bad experience in dealing with him. He's never creeped me out or been rude to me, on the contrary he's actually helped me a few times so I try to return the favor. It is what it is I guess. You're all entitled to your opinion, just trying to stick up for someone who seems to be getting a lot of negative attention on this forum.

Just sharing my experience(s) with him as well. That is all I can base my personal opinion on. I had a feeling this was the guy twong was talking about and it turns out I was right. I wasn't sure if he actually worked there or not. I have personally never seen him speak to anyone. From June until December I was there atleast once a week, so I did see him quite a number of times. It's not like I bumped into him one time and based my opinion of him off of that. The one time he spoke to me he yelled at me for not wearing my ID badge and not signing the book at the shotgun range. I showed him that I was in fact wearing my badge and pointed to it. I began to tell him that I was waiting for the rain to stop to sign the book but instead he cut me off and told me that was an unfriendly thing to say. He seemed to think I was mad at him when I was not. Perhaps he is used to people not being friendly with him as that is the tact he used with me to begin with. I'm glad to hear someone thinks he is a good guy. I was curious to know if something was wrong with this guy or if he should even be there.

The sneaky always pissed off guy everyone is talking about is Walt. He's a great guy, has probably forgotten more about firearms and shooting than any of us will ever learn. If you ever sit down or stop and actually talk to him about shooting or firearms, he's an encyclopedia and always has good advice. He's just doing his job, maintaining the grounds and looking out for any body not following the rules. He definitely does look pissed off alot of the time, but thats just his normal face lol As another poster has said, you have nothing to worry about with him as long as you're following the rules. Numerous times I've shot at the rifle range til just before dusk, as soon as Walt shows up I'll ask if he needs help with anything. Whether its changing target boards or taking down targets anyone's left up. I suggest you all should do the same. The only way EFGA will stay as good as it is, is if everyone pitches in to keep it safe and clean.

 

To the OP asking for advice for your first time....I'd confirm that yes the sandwiches at Pops Kitchen and Tap room (the gas station) are delicious, definitely read all the range rules (which are posted at every range), definitely sign in at every range, stay behind the red line when the range is cold, pay attention to sunset (calenders with sunrise and sunset times are also posted at each range), police your brass, take down your targets when you're finished, always bring your eye and ear protection, staple gun, targets and target backers, and above all be safe and have fun. Oh and definitely make it a point to spot at Heritage Guild and Sarco if you have time and they're both open. Just be careful at Heritage of the big tall behemoth salesman named Harley. He'll probably talk you into buying something. But you'll most likely say, "why didn't I buy this sooner?" when you walk out of there haha

 

To poster asking about steel gongs at the rifle range..yes sometimes there are gongs. Most of the time there aren't though, which I have yet to figure out why. Same goes for the gongs at the 25 yard pistol range. They're not there all the time. Sometimes other shooters will bring their own steel targets to hang at the rifle range, and of course they take them home when they're done. The steel targets that are there all the time are the angle iron steel plates at the 50ft .22 range. I love shooting those and they're always available to shoot. Maybe someone with more knowledge on the other "mysterious" steel gongs can chime in here.

 

Where is pops kitchen and the gas station for sandwiches i take either 611 from Portland bridge or the free bridge in by philipsburg

 

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Where is pops kitchen and the gas station for sandwiches i take either 611 from Portland bridge or the free bridge in by philipsburg

 

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Pops kitchen is the actual name for the gas station/deli that everyone is talking about. From the PBurg free bridge go like you normally would towards 78, go over 78 on Morgan hill rd, make a right at the light next to the fireworks place and its down on the right maybe 100 yards or so. I actually go this way to the range until I recently found out I can take canal rd to Glendon and get there faster.

Oh see i go a diffrent way after the free bridge i go left at light left at light by mcdonalds then a right

 

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Is this the place next to the old clubhouse?

 

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Is this the place next to the old clubhouse?

 

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Yes

 

 

Pop's Kitchen and Taproom

 

480 Industrial Dr

Easton, PA 18042

 

http://www.popskitchen.biz

 

Free bridge? I always go over the 78 bridge. Is the free one out of the way?

 

Yes

 

 

Pop's Kitchen and Taproom

 

480 Industrial Dr

Easton, PA 18042

 

http://www.popskitchen.biz

 

Thanks will have to try next time i go

 

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Free bridge? I always go over the 78 bridge. Is the free one out of the way?

 

Depends where you're trying to go as to whether or not its out of the way. If you're trying to go to EFGA its really not that big a deal. Hop on 22 at Exit 3 from 78 and before the toll make the right to South Main St, follow the other cars (very few people that take this exit don't go over the free bridge) and you're golden. If you're taking 78 to Cabela's from somewhere other than the Phillipsburg/Easton area it probably is out of the way. This is in regards to the PBurg/Easton free bridge, there might be other free bridges nearby that I'm not aware of.

Sorry to revive an old thread but I thought it better to ask my questions here instead of making a new one.

 

I am thinking about joining this range. It is relatively close, it seems insanely cheap, and all around seems like the people who go there  like it.

 

If I pay online can I just go there, pick up my membership badge, and use the range? Does it cost money to use the ranges (in addition to membership fees)? If so, how much for pistol and rifle ranges?

 

It seems I need to bring my own targets (obviously) as well as a stapler, staples, and possibly cardboard. This is correct right?

 

If I purchase a guest pass it can only be used once for one person correct?

 

I tried calling and emailing the place but after a few days have yet to get a response, so I just wanted to ask here. I'd really like to get there next week by thursday.

Sorry to revive an old thread but I thought it better to ask my questions here instead of making a new one.

 

I am thinking about joining this range.

 

It is relatively close, it seems insanely cheap, and all around seems like the people who go there like it.

This is true.......

 

If I pay online can I just go there, pick up my membership badge, and use the range? Does it cost money to use the ranges (in addition to membership fees)? If so, how much for pistol and rifle ranges?

You get the badge by mail, it may take a while. Bring printed proof of payment if you dont get the badge in time........

 

It seems I need to bring my own targets (obviously) as well as a stapler, staples, and possibly cardboard. This is correct right?

Yes......

 

If I purchase a guest pass it can only be used once for one person correct?

You the member and 3 guests can shoot......one at a time i the stall...........guest pass is annual.

 

I tried calling and emailing the place but after a few days have yet to get a response, so I just wanted to ask here. I'd really like to get there next week by thursday.

Read my answers above.

If you want to shoot next thursday go to Sarco on 50 Hilton Street in Easton and pay there and they ll give you a badge right away.......

Awesome thanks a lot. One more question.... a very noob question lol I can shoot 7.62x39 at their rifle range right?

 

Definitely making the trip with my friend early next week. Can't wait.

 

I'd love to check the range out if someone wants to guest me in one weekend

 

 

The one day guest fee is exactly the same as the yearly membership fee...so you'd only be saving the $30 initiation fee if you don't join.

 

I don't know if you can apply the guest fee towards membership if you join. I'm not a member; still mulling over the Easton cheap/far vs. Cherry Ridge close/expensive calculations.

Awesome thanks a lot. One more question.... a very noob question lol I can shoot 7.62x39 at their rifle range right?

 

Definitely making the trip with my friend early next week. Can't wait.

7.62x39 is fine.

Yessss ok I actually thought of one more question forgive me... one guest pass is good for up to three people? Sorry just making sure that's what you meant Damjan

Yes its good for up to three people. It is not a one time use. You can bring guests everytime if you want.

Damn awesome thanks so much it seems too good to be true compared to what my friend has told me about other places that's why I was asking so many questions. Thanks guys!

 

Yes its good for up to three people. It is not a one time use. You can bring guests everytime if you want.

 

 

I wasn't aware of that--good to know!

Damn awesome thanks so much it seems too good to be true compared to what my friend has told me about other places that's why I was asking so many questions. Thanks guys!

 

It's a great deal and a nice range. My only gripe is no steel. They started that about 2 weeks after I bought some.

If I pay online can I just go there, pick up my membership badge, and use the range? Does it cost money to use the ranges (in addition to membership fees)? If so, how much for pistol and rifle ranges?

 

If you pay online, you can print a temporary card and use it immediately, they will send you a  permanent one in the mail.

It's a great deal and a nice range. My only gripe is no steel. They started that about 2 weeks after I bought some.

Same for me...  Glad my AR500 was cheap, hope I get to use it elsewhere soon... 

 

Friend of mine renewed May 17th and is still waiting on his ID...I got mine within like 5 days in February...  Long as you have the temporary ID printout, you should be fine...I never had a problem when I first joined and had my temporary ID.

 

FYI, the road most people take to get there is closed - Follow the detour and you'll be fine.

 

Read the rules, make sure you sign in, be safe, don't throw your pistol, and happy shooting!