indoor range

[rguerra911]

hello all, well i live in deep south texas and was thinking of opening an indoor range. anyone have any idea as to what all has to be done and what kind of "fund-age" we are talking about. i am sure that at some point atf has to get involved. anyone does this yet? thank you in advance for any info and pointers.---rob---

[Greybeard]

First (expensive) step that bankers will likely want is a professional feasibility study/business plan. And a good idea anyway if funding totally with your own money. Costs highly variable with size, inventory, etc.

BATF involvement not necessarily required unless you plan to buy/sell/trade guns, which some ranges do, some don't.

Not to be too negative, but a reminder of one of Murphy's Laws: "Everyone has a scheme for getting rich that will not work."

[tboesche]

Talking with the owner of the range that use, he states that the insurance alone just about puts him out of business. I think you would have to have a very active clientelle to make ends meet, unless of course you ar eselling guns and accessories as well.

[xpur3l0g1cx]

What city you going to try to open up in?

[zeroskillz]

The "NRA Range Source Book" is a good place to start...
Also, the National Shooting Sports Foundation and National Association of Shooting Ranges
http://www.nssf.org
rangeinfo.org

You'll find alot of good info at rangeinfo.org.

Also the SBA is a good reference. You'll need a good business plan as well...

HTH, and good luck!
-Ted