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JGVillages 11-13-2014 09:11 PM

Gun/Shooting Range
 
I am curious why both the Gun Clubs in The Villages do not list on their websites The Gun Shop/Range on HW44 east of Brownwood a few miles. Seems to be the closest to the Villages, yet the Ocala Gun shops/ranges are recommended even though the distance is a bit furthur?

snowbird22154 11-13-2014 09:15 PM

Good question
 
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Originally Posted by JGVillages (Post 967946)
I am curious why both the Gun Clubs in The Villages do not list on their websites The Gun Shop/Range on HW44 east of Brownwood a few miles. Seems to be the closest to the Villages, yet the Ocala Gun shops/ranges are recommended even though the distance is a bit furthur?

I too have wondered about this as I have visited the Gun range on 44 you mentioned but have not as yet used it Good question

TNLAKEPANDA 11-13-2014 09:19 PM

I have not been there yet but will be going soon. I have seen some posts stating the people were not friendly to the Village. No idea why. They are a business and want to make money. Anyone interested in making a visit send me a PM and we can set up a date to go to the range.

Thanks JR

borjo 11-13-2014 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by JGVillages (Post 967946)
I am curious why both the Gun Clubs in The Villages do not list on their websites The Gun Shop/Range on HW44 east of Brownwood a few miles. Seems to be the closest to the Villages, yet the Ocala Gun shops/ranges are recommended even though the distance is a bit furthur?

JG, The Villages Straight Shooters do use The Gun Shop at least twice a month for qualifying meets and at other times for club shoots.

Winchester Shoot - The Villages Straight Shooters Club

ejp52 11-13-2014 11:44 PM

I've visited there several times and used the range,always were friendly and helpful.
Nice range,only wish you could shoot rifles everyday,not just Saturday.

wendyquat 11-14-2014 12:04 AM

Perhaps it's because the one in Ocala is air conditioned with better ventilation and cooler in the summer months. They also have a classroom that is used by our gun club for some of their classes. You can do the classroom work and then go into the range for shooting.

JGVillages 11-14-2014 06:30 AM

Thanks
 
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Originally Posted by wendyquat (Post 968001)
Perhaps it's because the one in Ocala is air conditioned with better ventilation and cooler in the summer months. They also have a classroom that is used by our gun club for some of their classes. You can do the classroom work and then go into the range for shooting.

I have not been to Ocala yet but I will give it a visit. Ventilation is definitely an important factor.

MikeV 11-14-2014 08:07 AM

I have used the Rt44 range and found it adequate for a quick gun check or practice session. It may be to small for large groups.

billethkid 11-14-2014 08:14 AM

I have been shooting at both places very often and more at the Gunshop on route 44 because it is closer.
The difference in ventilation was not an issue....hence not remarkable....until seeing comments here by some.

don't let the ventilation statements stop anybody from trying it out and forming one's own opinion.....everything in one way or another is relative...eh?

JBarracks 11-14-2014 08:38 AM

Eustis Gun Club in Tavares has numerous outdoor ranges for shotguns, rifles and handguns.

TNLAKEPANDA 11-14-2014 08:41 AM

All good information. Thanks for the input.

billethkid 11-14-2014 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by JBarracks (Post 968058)
Eustis Gun Club in Tavares has numerous outdoor ranges for shotguns, rifles and handguns.

And the ventilation is excellent:D

Dirigo 11-14-2014 07:11 PM

Fans inadequate for large groups.
 
I shot there once for a hour with a large group and my lungs felt like they did before I quit smoking cigarettes 36 years ago. I won't be back.

buzzy 11-14-2014 08:38 PM

Rte 44 is definitely hot inside, but you are typically there for just an hour or so. Used to be $10 for an hour, last time I went it was flat $15 for as long as you want. They are close and convenient.

chevy123 01-30-2015 11:30 AM

I am realatively new to the Villages,i live here with my mom and dad,bothme an my dad have our CCW permits an im looking into getting laser grips on my taurus model 85,does anyone know anywhere around that has the.please e mail me JonReuter@aol.com


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