Finally. A Negative Post About Freestate Gun Range

[webb297]

I thank you for your review of Freestate, I actually consider it to be a very positive review. Basicaly, you point out that the employees of the range consistantly follow their stated comon sense policies, and this makes you uncomfortable. This is not a fault of the range. If you do not want the public looking at your firearms, do not take them to a public range. The only thing you bring up that might be problematic is the knowledge of the volunteers, and if that is the case, it is nothing that a little education could not fix.

 

[PapiBarcelona]

What range are you talking about?

Not a range, it was the annual daily crisis farm birthday shoot.

 

[Name Taken]

What's in the bag that you can hide from others as you shot it?

The booths arent enclosed so anyone walking past can eye up your 2,000 dollar AR or 400 1911.

 

[scrovak]

What's in the bag that you can hide from others as you shot it?

The booths arent enclosed so anyone walking past can eye up your 2,000 dollar AR or 400 1911.

It's actually a modified bag with a shoulder thing that goes up. All you have to do is squeeze the handle and them steel-core cop-seeking bullets just come flying out like bees from a hive, off to dispatch the Paul Blarts of the world. It's mil-surp.

 

[Not_Disapproved]

Re:

I'll guess I'll take your word for it, but repackaging steel ammo sure sounds like a whole lot of work to shoot crap. If it's that important, than the guy in front of me should have been checked too, right? Yep, now that I've read your replies, arming college kids with little training and putting them in a situation where they could end up shooting civilians sounds like a great idea. I'm sure once a jury heard how Freestate is the neato-est, bestest, greatest range in the whole wide world, they'd never allow a bunch of lawyers to sue them into oblivion.

As far as supporting Freestate goes, I don't want to hear it. As evidenced by this very post, any fool can type stuff on the internet. Early on, I can remember many an evening being the only guy on the range for hours. How many of you people waited until it was clear that they were going to make it before you dropped the $250 for a membership? Quite a few,judging by the waiting times I'm seeing.

Regardless, I'm the biggest prick that I've ever met, so I'm not real worried about whether I get to be one of the cool kids on MDShooters.com. Now that Freestate seems to have turned the corner financially, I see a way to make a good range better. If you can't respect my right to voice my opinion, go pound sand. My goal was to plant the seed and it's pretty clear that I got my wish.

 

[r3t1awr3yd]

Good point. Now if we were talking about TSA, I would want a private room.

So people can't see them touching you? I guess that is kinda voyeur...

 

[mckraut]

OP, while I may not agree with everything you said, I don't dispute the fact that you have a right to say it. No matter which IP you find fault with, you'll have a hundred fan boys telling you how wrong you are.

 

[r3t1awr3yd]

OP, while I may not agree with everything you said, I don't dispute the fact that you have a right to say it. No matter which IP you find fault with, you'll have a hundred fan boys telling you how wrong you are.

And maybe a few quiet people who completely agree and don't say anything at all. It's probably true

 

[CGrant726]

Do you know how much training these part timers have? Or is it because they are "college kids" they can not be proficient with firearms? I've only been there once, but it seems to me if the owners, who are skilled shooters, trust these guys, shouldn't that suffice?

 

[Darkemp]

Do you know how much training these part timers have? Or is it because they are "college kids" they can not be proficient with firearms? I've only been there once, but it seems to me if the owners, who are skilled shooters, trust these guys, shouldn't that suffice?

18 is old enough to be proficient to shoot at enemies of the USA, why shouldn't it be old enough to work, handle, or carry at a shop?

 

[CGrant726]

Agreed

 

[FIREHAWK]

I'll guess I'll take your word for it, but repackaging steel ammo sure sounds like a whole lot of work to shoot crap. If it's that important, than the guy in front of me should have been checked too, right? Yep, now that I've read your replies, arming college kids with little training and putting them in a situation where they could end up shooting civilians sounds like a great idea. I'm sure once a jury heard how Freestate is the neato-est, bestest, greatest range in the whole wide world, they'd never allow a bunch of lawyers to sue them into oblivion.

As far as supporting Freestate goes, I don't want to hear it. As evidenced by this very post, any fool can type stuff on the internet. Early on, I can remember many an evening being the only guy on the range for hours. How many of you people waited until it was clear that they were going to make it before you dropped the $250 for a membership? Quite a few,judging by the waiting times I'm seeing.

Regardless, I'm the biggest prick that I've ever met, so I'm not real worried about whether I get to be one of the cool kids on MDShooters.com. Now that Freestate seems to have turned the corner financially, I see a way to make a good range better. If you can't respect my right to voice my opinion, go pound sand. My goal was to plant the seed and it's pretty clear that I got my wish.

well sounds like your better off with your local continental arms if old crusty farts is more your cup of tea. but they still check range bags and ammo

they are working at a gun range with classrooms, how do you know how much "training" they recieve? your scenario with them drawing on a bad guy is just plain stupid, especially giving the fact that Randy or Mark would probably be the ones to act if necessary but then again i don't know and either do you.

i recall people trying to get memberships at the md shooters open house before they were even open for business. just like me so i think you are a little off on people waiting to see "if they will make it"

im not young, i'm not old, but christ i hope i die before i get as bitter as some of the older people on this board.

 

[clandestine]

Sounds like this new guy has an axe to grind with MDS " buttkissers" and such. Perhaps a banned member back from the dead? Sounds alot like TZOIDs complaints.

 

[Second Amendment]

Sounds like this new guy has an axe to grind with MDS " buttkissers" and such. Perhaps a banned member back from the dead? Sounds alot like TZOIDs complaints.

Maybe it's a Horst & McCann employee.

 

[clandestine]

Maybe it's a Horst & McCann employee.

Could be bit the axe to grind is obvious which means theres more than is being presented IMO.

 

[PapiBarcelona]

Can't be borat and mcbayne employee, the last time I stepped into that place hhad young dudes wearing firearms.

 

[GNLaFrance]

If you can't respect my right to voice my opinion, go pound sand.

But of course we respect your right to voice your opinion. What you're doing here is complaining about us voicing our opinions in response. It works both ways. Deal with it.

 

[swinokur]

Well said crotchety Old Bastard !!!

 

[browning guy]

Well said crotchety Old Bastard !!!

yea Guy fitts that bill


I would also like to register a complaint against Freestate!
Last time I was there Randy would not share his egg roll with me!!!!

 

[scrovak]

I would also like to register a complaint against Freestate!
Last time I was there Randy would not share his egg roll with me!!!!

Lucky you! Last time I was there, Jerry TRIED to share his pork roll with me