The Arms Room, League City

[The Badger531]

Pllllease Tell me that they WILL have 380 ammo there. I hope so because I do not have ANY 380 Range Ammo at all.

[Kevinf2349]

Pllllease Tell me that they WILL have 380 ammo there. I hope so because I do not have ANY 380 Range Ammo at all.

I hope you have other caliber guns to carry in it's place?

If you are in League City and don't mind a short drive...I got some 380 from T's about a week ago....but I wo uld call ahead unless you just want to go visit. He is a great guy to shoot the breeze with.

[bnc]

As I also reported on the other Arms Room thread, their range fees for non-members will be $12/hour, for as many guns as you can carry in and/or afford to feed.

That's pretty much in line with everyone else in the area.

[TexasNativeDRJH]

Ouch those membership fees are out of my league also. I'll stop being cheap and get a PSC membership since I work within walking distance from there although the arms room is closer to home.

[Justin Franklin]

Is Marksman Gun Range still there on HW 3 near Hobby Airport? It is not the nicest or the best neighborhood, but it used to be cheap.

I have been to Marksmen a couple times and was satisfied with the shooting range and fees. However, I was not at all comfortable with the fact that they allow people to manipulate, load and unload in the lobby. More than once in my two visits did I have a firearm pointed in my direction while in the lobby. Not cool!

[USA1]

I'm certain their insurance alone is on the rise after having an Accidental Discharge in the old store on Thursday resulting in someone being shot in the hand! OUCH!!!

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[Kevinf2349]

I'm certain their insurance alone is on the rise after having an Accidental Discharge in the old store on Thursday resulting in someone being shot in the hand! OUCH!!!

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I agree....inquiring minds want to know....what happened?

And what happened to rule #1

[OldSchool]

Hadn't heard about the AD. We've seen some unbelievable things almost every time we've been around a gun counter, no matter where.

Fortunately, we weren't in there Thursday, but were there Friday, picking up our new HGW-15.

We're pleased with our PSC membership (well, not today, of course... ), and would rather put that kind of money into our firearms (and the ammo therein). Arms Room definitely remains our first go-to place, just disappointed that they're moving farther away from us!

[gwashorn]

I was in there yesterday, Friday, picking up my newly acquired S.A. 1911 for some sight work. Love that gun, my first 1911. Noticed a few new faces and have over the last few weeks. I know they have a lot on their plate with the new location and getting it opened. I do hope the AD was something that is addressable for them and not affect them. I have gotten excellent service from them on different weapons both bought there and not. Would like to know as we all do the circumstances, but I suspect and have confidence it will be corrected whatever the issue was. They are good people from my dealings. I wish the well and prefer to give support to local businesses. Just my way.

As for the new membership rates, I know for me it is a tough price for the top end one. I know they calculated the use of non memberships as some theoritcal number of times someone would use an indoor range, use the extra services and all to equate to the value of someone who has the membership. Basically, if I was not a member and/or was a member what is the price break point of number of times used between the two and where the cost/value line crosses. Like the supply and demand lines in economics. Then you throw in the convience factor for access to lanes in crowded times, transfers, price breaks on items bought, classes and so forth. So I suspect depending on a persons needs for indoor range time it can be considered valuable. Now for me I will never give up my PSC membership. I like much of what they offer. Now to get my wife out to shoot, comfort is a big deal. So I am looking at the indoor range to get her out more and that is good for me. Pricey, yes agree. Future value, like buying stocks, you takes your chances. I want to get the membership if I can swing it because I think for me, long term it may have value. I may be wrong, if I am then it is me who made the decision. I do look for having options on some things and I see their range as an option for me rather than a one or the other type of decision. Just my two cents.

Gary

[Quahog]

Unfortunately, the cost of doing business these days is constantly increasing. I wish Bill and the Staff well at the Arms Room, but for the life of me I can't figure out how they're going to pull this off with the cost of Membership prices as high as they are along with the overhead at the facility. I'm certain their insurance alone is on the rise after having an Accidental Discharge in the old store on Thursday resulting in someone being shot in the hand! OUCH!!!

Glad to see you posting here. Welcome!

I saw several of your ads and was really thinking about taking my CHL class from you but I ended up going elsewhere. Get involved here. It will help you generate some business.

Tell us more about this AD... first I had heard.

[ElGato]

Jim, the gunsmith got a finger and I think Bill said a trash can while working on a gun.

[Kevinf2349]

Jim, the gunsmith got a finger and I think Bill said a trash can while working on a gun.

Oh my, I hope the gunsmith is OK?

[dicion]

Basically, if I was not a member and/or was a member what is the price break point of number of times used between the two and where the cost/value line crosses.

Well, someone said that with the $500 membership, it's a $10 'range fee'
And without a membership, it's $12 an hour.

I'm assuming the $10 range fee covers you for pretty much all day? If I'm mistaken here, please let me know.

Here's some numbers, based on the above numbers/assumptions at which the membership is cheaper than paying hourly, based on your average time spent per trip:
1 Hour Average: 251 Times per year
2 Hour Average: 36 Times per year
3 Hour Average: 20 Times per year
4 Hour Average: 14 Times per year
5 Hour Average: 7 Times yer pear
6 Hour Average: 5 Times per year
Any number of times less than the number above, it is cheaper to pay by the hour, and not get the membership.


Obviously PSC is a MUCH better deal... but this math just goes to show ya, even a $500 membership fee pays itself back pretty quick if the discount is deep enough, and you use it enough.

[nehumanuscrede]

My understanding is the new store will go live this weekend. ( July 9-10-11 timeframe )

The range itself will go live shortly thereafter ( still installing hardware ). It's indoors ( read that Air Conditioned, mosquito free
and who cares if it's raining ? ) and I believe they plan on having rental weapons ( even some Class III stuff ) for folks to shoot with.

The membership prices might seem a bit steep, but there are some benefits to each of the membership types. Remember the
high cost is the first year only. After wards, I think they drop to $250 / year for all plans. I'll try and post the plan details tonight.

5% discounts on the first two plans, 10% on the elite one. No wait range times, members only range times, rentals, etc. etc.
Think the elite one waives transfer fees and a few other items. Once I get home I will find my documentation describing the
plans in detail and let you know. I picked up an elite membership for a few reasons: ( even though I have an active Texas City
membership @ $150 / year as well )

1) Had this been in place already it would have saved me about $2k in the past year or so alone on the purchases I've made.
2) They are planning on carrying reloading gear / components so the 10% discount is just that much more attractive.
3) They'll be open on the days the Texas City range isn't. . . . . and did I mention the lack of mosquitoes ? lol

I had a membership to the PSC range but the rain / mud out there really limits the shooting for me. You almost need waders
to set up targets on the benchrest range. I sorely miss the distances the range provided, but the mud would absolutely destroy
any footwear you had on unless you were wearing knee high rubber boots. . . lol not to mention the interior of my car.

[Skooter]

Rubber boots = $10 one time purchase. Taking off rubber boots before getting into my truck = free.