You are correct. Sunday 12-27 will be the last dayMaybe I am missing something here but is it already closed? Was hoping to head down this weekend.
Wouldn't his contract run to Dec. 31st?
You are correct. Sunday 12-27 will be the last dayMaybe I am missing something here but is it already closed? Was hoping to head down this weekend.
Wouldn't his contract run to Dec. 31st?
Thank you for your input. I liked gasoline when it was 19 cents a gallon and White Castles when they were 12 cents each. What happened?screw them, i liked it when it was free
Dang.. You put the burn on him, didn't you? Fire.. and to be so old..that is great.Thank you for your input. I liked gasoline when it was 19 cents a gallon and White Castles when they were 12 cents each. What happened?
screw them, i liked it when it was free
Buzz---I have to agree with you---I am familiar with the whole Atterbury range upgrade from concept to completion and didn't think a vendor could make it from the beginning. I am familiar with the ins and outs of "the gun business" and unless you have good retail sales a range is just a giant headache.Your deduction may be correct, privatization may not work.
No burn intended. And it is great to be a humble old man. I don't have to worry about a job, I can hunt, fish and shoot seven days a week, get up at the crack of noon, and I don't have to be politicaly correct.Dang.. You put the burn on him, didn't you? Fire.. and to be so old..that is great.
Steve, I agree with what you say but you have to remember that a good portion of the shooters don't have the experience you do. I personaly would not feel very safe if a shooter was at the bench adjusting a scope or moving things around on the bench while I am down range. Like I said in an earlier post it's not just about one person. The object is to keep the whole group safe. If I were in your situation I would do the same thing you are doing. Good luckBuzz---I have to agree with you---I am familiar with the whole Atterbury range upgrade from concept to completion and didn't think a vendor could make it from the beginning. I am familiar with the ins and outs of "the gun business" and unless you have good retail sales a range is just a giant headache.
FWIW----as far as the range itself and shooting there---I quit for two reasons and it has nothing to do with the employee's/RO's.
The rules, which I personally know were imposed/strongly suggested by the state and not the vendor, and the cost.
You see---I am used to being able to at least load a magazine, adjust scopes, reorganize a shooting bag,wear a holstered gun etc. while a range is cold---plus take a smoke break w/o walking to the parking lot. May seem trivial to some folks but not to me. I found 3 clubs within roughly the same driving distance that have self policed ranges, and are well kept by the members. I joined the one I liked best and can shoot the way I like.
As far as cost the fee is annual and it saved me at least $80 this year.
ymmv---Steve
I can't remember when I've spent more than 2 hours shooting at a range unless it was a match. $12.00 ($7 first hr. and $5 second) for a couple of hours of shooting seems very reasonable to me.
The military will not take over the property. The ground is deeded to the state of Indiana. The rumor of a military takeover has been around for more than 25 years. Once again a lot of people are making a lot out of nothing. The consessionaires contract simply expired and he chose not to renew it. It's that simple. It happens every day. I suspect it will be open on a limited basis in the next week or two. The DNR will probably operate it until they pick a new consessionaire. By spring there should be a new operator in place who will set his own fees. The rules will probably remain the same. The fees and rules were never an issue with the vast majority of shooters.
Just a couple of questions. If they can take it any time they choose why are negotiations going on? If the ground is deeded to the state how can it be federal property? Not wanting to argue with you, just curious.It may be deeded to the state, however it's still technicaly federal property. Yes they have the right to take control of that land, whenever they choose.
thats funny must have missed us special people some or the range/concessionaire would not be foldingYou certainly weren't missed. You special people just don't understand that it is not just about you.
This is what I understand. The Pittman Robertson Wildlife resatoration Act (Dingal-Johnson has to do with fish) provides funds to the state to acquire property for wildlife restoration. Atterbury and several other properties were acquired with these funds as in bought/were deeded/now own. The army will have to buy what they want from the State of Indiana or use eminent domain to get what they want just like any other govt. entity.but that it has to do with the P-R and D-J monies that the state has received for the enhancements of the property. And their might be a " no loss " clause that they are trying to work around as well. Hopefully......
Not a chance. If you can't read ahd obey a few basic safety rules, you were not missed. The money is secondary.thats funny must have missed us special people some or the range/concessionaire would not be folding
Honestly I'm not suprised. They started jacking up the price. I could go to Ceraland, and shoot all day for $3.00. Not the nicest, but it's cheap.
I can read and obey.Very interested in safety as i often shoot with my children but i found atterbury drains the fun out of shooting.No problen though i gave a conservation club 150 dollars for a membership. Not a bargain considering how little i get out but the times ive been very safe and funNot a chance. If you can't read ahd obey a few basic safety rules, you were not missed. The money is secondary.
You a Cummins Guy too? I work at FSP for about 4 more days!