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jack_pine 11-29-2011 08:06 PM
Man, talk about not being able to stay on the op's question. Why doesn't someone start a pro/anti gun thread. For one, I have read these threads on many forums and there is nothing to see, move along.

Then I can get the answer to the original question. I think I have only heard one range mentioned and the rifle is indoor. Is there only one range close and none that are outdoor?

I would think Florida would have a better selection of ranges. I shoot a lot but have my own range at my Wisconsin cabin. If we decide to move there I wna to make sure there are ranges close by. That is one of my missions for our LSV in January.

MelZ 11-30-2011 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by jack_pine (Post 423585)
Man, talk about not being able to stay on the op's question. Why doesn't someone start a pro/anti gun thread. For one, I have read these threads on many forums and there is nothing to see, move along.

Then I can get the answer to the original question. I think I have only heard one range mentioned and the rifle is indoor. Is there only one range close and none that are outdoor?

I would think Florida would have a better selection of ranges. I shoot a lot but have my own range at my Wisconsin cabin. If we decide to move there I wna to make sure there are ranges close by. That is one of my missions for our LSV in January.
There are two public indoor ranges near TV and outdoor Public Range at the Ocala national Forest. There are two private clubs with ranges in the area.

jack_pine 11-30-2011 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by MelZ (Post 423786)
There are two public indoor ranges near TV and outdoor Public Range at the Ocala national Forest. There are two private clubs with ranges in the area.
Thank you.

courtyard 11-30-2011 04:43 PM
The free range in Ocala Forest has only six stations, and they are always full. And it's a long drive up there.

The private club in Eustis may suit your needs and is 40 minutes away.

The indoor closer range I have not been to yet but they said you can only shoot rifles one day a week and no black powder at all.

Shimpy 11-30-2011 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by courtyard (Post 423973)
The free range in Ocala Forest has only six stations, and they are always full. And it's a long drive up there.

The private club in Eustis may suit your needs and is 40 minutes away.

The indoor closer range I have not been to yet but they said you can only shoot rifles one day a week and no black powder at all.
Who would want to shoot a rifle at an indoor range? Other than a private underground tunnel (100 yds) that we used to test loads for benchrest guns in S. Fla., indoor ranges are way too short for any meaningful shooting.

courtyard 11-30-2011 05:24 PM
Hello Shimpy.

I agree.
I think that a rifle range should be out doors and at least 200 meters.
But sometimes you must take what you can get.
That indoor range is the closest.
If we could convince the powers that be to start a range here, I would be a happy fella. Put a Mauser in the ole golf bag and off we go.

Courtyard

CaptJohn 11-30-2011 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Shimpy (Post 423980)
indoor ranges are way too short for any meaningful shooting.
Plus you miss the fun of adjusting for windage! I agree with your 200 meters/yards minimum.
My club has 300 yards and a range not far from here in Mississippi has 1000 yards but with lots of yellow flies in the summer! Shot for my DCM there. Anybody got a swamp available? Surely there are some swamps left in Florida!

jbdlfan 12-01-2011 12:58 PM
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Thank you, Village Golfer. You are right. You proved my point. 2 incidents in a city of 80,000 in 2 years is extremely tiny. The Villages IS the safest place you could live in. There is no need to carry a pistol in The Villages. One of those incidents even happened at their home. Basically, 1 incident in 2 years. There is no need to carry a pistol in The Villages.

I am not saying to ban it from being legal to carry a pistol nor to ban handguns. That is up to each person, of course.

I am saying there is no need to carry a pistol in The Villages.
I can't deliver the screen shot, but I find it interesting when you look at the crime statistics for The Villages in Lake County versus The Villages in Sumter County. You can go and see for your self. https://www.crimereports.com/
Crime seems to stop at the county line. Weird?!?!?!?!
I guess all the criminals in The Villages live North of 466 and in or around 441!


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