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New Gun range (almost open) in Grand Prairie

Posted: Sat Dec 04, 2010 9:24 pm
by MrPaul
Hey everyone,

Just a heads up, we're planning to be open on January 11th 2011.

http://www.greatsouthwestgun.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

We're a family of shooters who got the opportunity to take everything that was awesome about indoor ranges and gun stores and make it better. Everything that we hated about them we did away with. What we came up with was what (we hope :patriot: )everyone is looking for in a gun range and retail store.

If your in the area stop by and check us out! :cheers2:

Re: New Gun range (almost open) in Grand Prairie

Posted: Mon Dec 13, 2010 2:38 pm
by tfrazier
Cool! Pricing looks very reasonable and you aren't too far from my abode in Grapevine. I'd like to see a copy of your range rules. What are your ammo restrictions, if any?

Re: New Gun range (almost open) in Grand Prairie

Posted: Tue Dec 14, 2010 5:11 pm
by jason237m
Any plans to host practical shooting (IDPA, etc.)?

Re: New Gun range (almost open) in Grand Prairie

Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 12:31 am
by MrPaul
tfrazier wrote:Cool! Pricing looks very reasonable and you aren't too far from my abode in Grapevine. I'd like to see a copy of your range rules. What are your ammo restrictions, if any?
Hey tfrazier,

Thanks, we really tried to make our business plan fit a reasonable range rate. The same goes for guns and ammo as well. The only ammo restrictions we have are no armor piercing, incendiary, or tracer rounds.

All Magnums, HP's, Ball, etc. is all good to go.

Range Rules:

GREAT SOUTHWEST GUN RANGE RULES

PERSONS UNDER 18 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN
ON THE RANGE AT ALL TIMES.

ANYONE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DEBILITATING DRUGS IS NOT
PERMITTED ON THE PREMISES.

EAR AND EYE PROTECTION IS REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES WHILE ON THE RANGE.

ALL GUNS ENTERING OR EXITING THE RANGE AREA MUST BE SECURED IN A
HOLSTER (CHL) OR UNLOADED IN A CASE. NO EXCEPTIONS.

LOAD AND UNLOAD YOUR GUN ONLY WITHIN THE SHOOTERS BOX. NEVER UNLOAD
OR LOAD YOUR GUN ANYWHERE ELSE.

NO ONE IS PERMITTED TO MOVE PAST THE FIRING LINE. IF SOMETHING IS
DROPPED PAST THE FIRING LINE INFORM A RANGE OFFICIAL.

IN THE EVENT OF A MALFUNCTION THAT THE SHOOTER IS UNABLE TO CLEAR,
PLEASE NOTIFY THE RANGE OFFICIAL. DO NOT LEAVE THE SHOOTING AREA WITH A
LOADED GUN.


NO FOOD OR DRINK INSIDE DESIGNATED RANGE AREA.

ALL GUNS BEING MOVED BETWEEN LANES MUST BE UNLOADED, WITH THE ACTION
LOCKED AND THE CYLINDER OR MAGAZINE OUT.

NO STEEL CORE, STEEL JACKETED, ARMOR PIERCING (BULLETS THAT STICK TO A MAGNET),
TRACER, OR INCENDIARY AMMUNITION PERMITTED.

YOU MAY TAKE ONLY THE BRASS THAT YOU SHOOT. PLEASE SWEEP ALL OTHER BRASS
PAST THE FIRING LINE UNDER THE COUNTER OR INTO THE DESIGNATED BARREL.

Hope to see you soon! :cheers2:

Re: New Gun range (almost open) in Grand Prairie

Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 12:32 am
by MrPaul
jason237m wrote:Any plans to host practical shooting (IDPA, etc.)?

YES! We just have to iron out some times etc.

Re: New Gun range (almost open) in Grand Prairie

Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 12:36 am
by MrPaul
Just an update for anyone following this thread, we're scheduled to open for the 1st of Jan.

Re: New Gun range (almost open) in Grand Prairie

Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 8:08 am
by OldCannon
MrPaul wrote: ...
Just a heads up, we're planning to be open in about 3-4 weeks.

http://www.greatsouthwestgun.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

We're a family of shooters who got the opportunity to take everything that was awesome about indoor ranges and gun stores and make it better. Everything that we hated about them we did away with. What we came up with was what (we hope :patriot: )everyone is looking for in a gun range and retail store.
...
MrPaul, opening and operating a gun range is a true labor of love. You have my gratitude for making the shooting sports to even more accessible to DFW residents! :patriot:

Re: New Gun range (almost open) in Grand Prairie

Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 11:50 am
by PUCKER
Sounds like a neat place, congrats!

Are you guys OK with full-auto/sub guns?

Re: New Gun range (almost open) in Grand Prairie

Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 2:56 pm
by MasterOfNone
MrPaul wrote:Everything that we hated about them we did away with. What we came up with was what (we hope :patriot: )everyone is looking for in a gun range and retail store.
So it's free and open 24/7? j/k

I plan to be there often. It's close enough to work to go shoot at lunch. Great to see something nearby.

Re: New Gun range (almost open) in Grand Prairie

Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 10:56 pm
by MrPaul
lkd wrote:
MrPaul wrote: ...
Just a heads up, we're planning to be open in about 3-4 weeks.

http://www.greatsouthwestgun.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

We're a family of shooters who got the opportunity to take everything that was awesome about indoor ranges and gun stores and make it better. Everything that we hated about them we did away with. What we came up with was what (we hope :patriot: )everyone is looking for in a gun range and retail store.
...
MrPaul, opening and operating a gun range is a true labor of love. You have my gratitude for making the shooting sports to even more accessible to DFW residents! :patriot:
Thanks!! :cheers2:

Re: New Gun range (almost open) in Grand Prairie

Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 10:57 pm
by MrPaul
PUCKER wrote:Sounds like a neat place, congrats!

Are you guys OK with full-auto/sub guns?

Thanks!

Tax stamp plus photo ID = good to go in our range :patriot:

Re: New Gun range (almost open) in Grand Prairie

Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 10:58 pm
by MrPaul
MasterOfNone wrote:
MrPaul wrote:Everything that we hated about them we did away with. What we came up with was what (we hope :patriot: )everyone is looking for in a gun range and retail store.
So it's free and open 24/7? j/k

I plan to be there often. It's close enough to work to go shoot at lunch. Great to see something nearby.
Not unless you might be looking for a job working nights :biggrinjester:

We gotta sleep sometime...even if it's not much these days.

Re: New Gun range (almost open) in Grand Prairie

Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 11:07 pm
by MasterOfNone
MrPaul wrote:Not unless you might be looking for a job working nights :biggrinjester:
Are you kidding? Who would NOT want to work at a range? I'll email you.

Re: New Gun range (almost open) in Grand Prairie

Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 11:09 pm
by PUCKER
MrPaul wrote:
PUCKER wrote:Sounds like a neat place, congrats!

Are you guys OK with full-auto/sub guns?
Thanks!

Tax stamp plus photo ID = good to go in our range :patriot:

AWESOME!!! :thumbs2:

Re: New Gun range (almost open) in Grand Prairie

Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 11:29 pm
by MrPaul
MasterOfNone wrote:
MrPaul wrote:Not unless you might be looking for a job working nights :biggrinjester:
Are you kidding? Who would NOT want to work at a range? I'll email you.
Oh sorry man, I was just kidding because you said open 24/7 ...lol. But to be honest with you if you're interested we should keep in touch because we'll need help as we grow. Send me a PM with your info so I can have it saved.