As a matter of fact, we just got back from the Garland range. Had a great day introducing my grand-daughter to the shooting sports and she broke in her new .22 she got for her birthday. we had to leave some of the larger calibers at home but had a great time with the .243 and the new .22.
I did not notice any improvement underway other than some brush clearing that seemed to be underway behind the pistol range berm.
I sure hope they can get everything done and stay open. Everytime we go there we have a great experience.
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- Sat Mar 24, 2012 9:29 pm
- Forum: Shooting Ranges
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- Tue Jan 24, 2012 12:00 am
- Forum: Shooting Ranges
- Topic: Garland gun range target of media smear campaign
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Re: Garland gun range target of media smear campaign
My kids, grand-kids and I use the Garland range about twice a month. I sure hope they are able to stay open. Why would city officials allow zoning for homes down range. Oh wait, don't tell me, I think I know. This is sad, I would hate to see that gun range go the way so many others have.
I grew up in Dallas (apparently a long time ago). When Dad wanted to take us shooting, we would just hop in the car and drive a mile or two past the last house, get out, set a target some where and blaze away. Now, to take my grand kids to shoot, we have to plan well ahead, allow 1/2 day to include drive time, budget not insignificant $s for range fees, hope we get a lane or two, and hope the knuckle heads are at least 5 or 6 lanes away. Whole different world.
By the time they want to take their kids shooting, they will have to get a government permit, a TSA clearance and Lord knows what else, if they can go at all. Little by little , we loose the freedoms and liberties we once knew. I wish I knew how to stop this erosion.
I grew up in Dallas (apparently a long time ago). When Dad wanted to take us shooting, we would just hop in the car and drive a mile or two past the last house, get out, set a target some where and blaze away. Now, to take my grand kids to shoot, we have to plan well ahead, allow 1/2 day to include drive time, budget not insignificant $s for range fees, hope we get a lane or two, and hope the knuckle heads are at least 5 or 6 lanes away. Whole different world.
By the time they want to take their kids shooting, they will have to get a government permit, a TSA clearance and Lord knows what else, if they can go at all. Little by little , we loose the freedoms and liberties we once knew. I wish I knew how to stop this erosion.