NOVA: Zs & Coffee - Starbucks every Saturday @ 10AM

m4a1mustang · 02-28-2011, 08:43 PM

Here's the address from the first post of the thread:

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Where: The East Market at Fair Lakes Starbucks. It's right next to Kohl's and the D1ck's Sporting Goods.

12599 Fair Lakes Circle, Fairfax, VA‎

As far as the range goes, I haven't actually been to a real pistol range either. I just shot on private land.

Not sure what Dan would recommend but some friends of mine have recommended Blue Ridge Arsenal which is pretty close to where we meet. But I think you might need to have a membership there before you can use the range, not sure.

Dan... guide us!

m4a1mustang · 02-28-2011, 08:48 PM

Actually, nevermind, you don't need a membership to use the range there. But a membership does get you discounts.

They rent guns there too.

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Walk-in Hourly Membership Range Use:

Individual range time is $20.00 per person/per lane/per hour.
Each additional person sharing a lane is $10.00 per person/per hour/per lane.
Children 12 and younger are no charge.

Range Ammunition Restrictions:

We allow only Full Metal Jacketed (FMJ), Total Metal Jacketed (TMJ), Total Metal Coated (TMC),
"Clean Firing", or "Lead Free" Ammunitions. This ammunition can be from any
manufacturer, commercial re-manufacturer (re-loader) or customer re-loaded with the above type
projectiles. We ask that all shooters restrict their use of projectiles that have an exposed lead
core on either the top or bottom.

Range Equipment Rental:

Eye protection rental - $2.00 eachEar protection rental - $2.00 each
Gun rental is $12.00 per firearm (ammo and targets not included)

Red__Zed · 02-28-2011, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Here's the address from the first post of the thread:

As far as the range goes, I haven't actually been to a real pistol range either. I just shot on private land.

Not sure what Dan would recommend but some friends of mine have recommended Blue Ridge Arsenal which is pretty close to where we meet. But I think you might need to have a membership there before you can use the range, not sure.

Dan... guide us!

Not sure on Blue Ridge, I can look into that. The NRA range is also not far away from there. I've done all my shooting at either my parents house or Clark Bros, which might be a bit of a hike, especially for Marylanders.

I'd guess the NRA range would be our best bet, though if Blue Ridge let's us shoot, it may be worth it.

I'll bring a pair of extra handguns for people to borrow or whatever.

m4a1mustang · 02-28-2011, 08:53 PM

The issue with the NRA range is that it is probably going to be pretty busy. My friend goes there every now and then and some weekends they have over an hour wait for the range.

It's possible that if we got a headcount we could block off a few lanes at BRA. I guess it really depends on how busy they are. I know it's a little short notice to be trying to reserve group lanes.

Brian370 · 02-28-2011, 08:59 PM

I was in the military for 5 years, i have no problem shooting, or paying the fees or whatever, itd be fun. Pistols are kinda boring though.

Red__Zed · 02-28-2011, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Actually, nevermind, you don't need a membership to use the range there. But a membership does get you discounts.

They rent guns there too.

I read that and wasn't sure how to interpret it. The only rate they give is a membership rate, which means either a non-member rate is more (and not posted), or they don't offer a non-member rate. I guess it could also just mean it is more poorly worded than my posts, but I'm not sure they've got anyone that talented.

m4a1mustang · 02-28-2011, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian370

I was in the military for 5 years, i have no problem shooting, or paying the fees or whatever, itd be fun. Pistols are kinda boring though.

I have an 1893 Mauser that I'd like to shoot at some point. Just need to have it checked out by a gunsmith to make sure it doesn't explode and kill me.

Red__Zed · 02-28-2011, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I have an 1893 Mauser that I'd like to shoot at some point. Just need to have it checked out by a gunsmith to make sure it doesn't explode and kill me.

What if everybody else would prefer it to explode?

m4a1mustang · 02-28-2011, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

What if everybody else would prefer it to explode?

b1adesofcha0s · 02-28-2011, 09:09 PM

I've never been near a gun before. I do need money for my day at the drag strip on Sunday, so I'm not completely sure if I'm gonna go to the range or not. May still come out for the meet if the weather is OK.

Red__Zed · 02-28-2011, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Just kidding. I

you.

m4a1mustang · 02-28-2011, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Just kidding. I

you.

you too.

Red__Zed · 02-28-2011, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

you too.

m4a1mustang · 02-28-2011, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian370

I was in the military for 5 years, i have no problem shooting, or paying the fees or whatever, itd be fun. Pistols are kinda boring though.

Oh cool! What branch?

Brian370 · 02-28-2011, 09:43 PM

Army wooooo.

Glad to be done. Actually just got out Aug '10

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