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fm2 wrote:Have you heard of this range? http://www.usshootingacademy.com/index.html

If you could mirror some or all of their ideas.

Wow, be nice to have that kind of resources. Sorry to disappoint, but we aren't talking a multi-million dollar facility here, just a decent place to spend a day shooting.

Actually, the Cresson area is looking better and better, I like the idea of being near the 171/377 crossroads.

We're looking at bringing in a large line of reactive steel targets from http://www.actiontarget.com/_law/portable_targets/ on the tactical pistol ranges, and setting up a rotating number of "stages" for people to shoot.

We're also researching what it would take for a sporting clays setup, and planning an archery range as well.

Cresson's certainly an option. That's in Hood County, right?

Some good points and ideas from all, thanks!

A very good friend and I are starting to explore the idea of building a new range/shooting facility in the Hood County (Granbury) area.

The facility we're considering would include the following:

100 yd. rifle range
7, 15, and 25 yd. pistol lines
Two 100 to 150 ft. square "tactical pistol" bays suitable for IDPA, IPSC, Cowboy Action, etc.
"Safe area"
Picnic pavilion with grills and tables
Main building with office, restroom facilities, gun shop and classroom
NRA-certified instructors and Range Safety Officers on staff

A few questions:

1. How many of you in the Metroplex area would travel as far as Granbury to shoot?
2. What would you consider a fair day rate per shooter to be? A fair annual membership price?
3. What are we planning to offer that you like? What are we NOT planning at this point that you feel you need in a shooting range?
4. Do you prefer the "day rate" method, or would you rather be a member with a one-time annual fee?

We're open to any and all input.