New MDshooter - Rockville

[Hiddentrixx]

Hello everyone
New to the forum. I live in the Rockville/Olney area. For some of you who know Montgomery County I'm 7min from Gilbert's Indoor Range.
Last November I received my HQL and waiting to hear back for my Designated Firearms Collector license.

I'm a total noob. Would love to meet people, shoot at Gilbert's if anyone does and just learn more. I want to be more active in this Gun world. I'm a young buck only 25 Just purchased my FIRST gun from United Gun shop online. They had a (what I think is a sweet deal) on a Taurus Millennium G2 pt111. Felt great in my hands not sure if this is the best for 1st gun but hey on-sale for 199.

Really want to get a Springfield xdm9 or s&w mod 2. My neighbor let me hold his and I love them. Way more than the glock

Feel free to msg me or anything if your in the moco area.

 

[LGood48]

Greetings!

 

[outrider58]

Hello from G-burg. As for shooting at Gilberts, I'll leave that lesson to you.

 

[GoldGunsGirls]

As for shooting at Gilberts, I'll leave that lesson to you.

Not too many other options for us local folks. I still don't shoot there, but I recognize the scarcity of alternatives.

OP, welcome!

 

[Hiddentrixx]

Hello from G-burg. As for shooting at Gilberts, I'll leave that lesson to you.

Your like the 3rd person to say that. I mean it's very close to home. Is there anything close on our side of town?

 

[outrider58]

Your like the 3rd person to say that. I mean it's very close to home. Is there anything close on our side of town?

There are a couple IWLAs and there's Heritage Training Center in Frederic. There's also The Machine Gun Nest in Fredneck.

https://www.heritagetrainingcenter.com/

http://www.themachinegunnest.com/

 

[Hiddentrixx]

There are a couple IWLAs and there's Heritage Training Center in Frederic. There's also The Machine Gun Nest in Fredneck.

https://www.heritagetrainingcenter.com/

http://www.themachinegunnest.com/

Okay thanks
I heard machine gun nest can get hectic at times.

Does anyone know if there is a recommendation part in the forum?... Wanted to know what people thought of my pt111 and maybe help selection for next gun.

 

[outrider58]

Okay thanks
I heard machine gun nest can get hectic at times.

Does anyone know if there is a recommendation part in the forum?... Wanted to know what people thought of my pt111 and maybe help selection for next gun.

Not sure. Try shooting it for a little while and let us know how you like it.

 

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[Adolph Oliver Bush]

Okay thanks
I heard machine gun nest can get hectic at times.

Was there last night, a Saturday night when I thought they might be busy. There was one other shooter for about half an hour, then more folks rolled in. I told myself that they came from the rally in DC, which I couldn't make.

And welcome. Please do your part to support the 2A in Maryland, especially come this legislative session.

 

[engineerbrian]

Welcome.

Monocacy Pistol Club in Frederick is great. The waiting list is down to single digits too. Go to a few matches get to know people and put your name on the list. Its a great club.

 

[Mike]

Welcome. I live east of you.

Your like the 3rd person to say that. I mean it's very close to home. Is there anything close on our side of town?

I second this. I prefer to drive to these places over Gilbert.

There are a couple IWLAs and there's Heritage Training Center in Frederic. There's also The Machine Gun Nest in Fredneck.

https://www.heritagetrainingcenter.com/

http://www.themachinegunnest.com/

The NRA range is good too. But traffic can be lousy if not careful about when you go.

 

[Czechnologist]

Okay thanks
I heard machine gun nest can get hectic at times.

Does anyone know if there is a recommendation part in the forum?... Wanted to know what people thought of my pt111 and maybe help selection for next gun.

I like TMGN but it does get extremely busy on the weekends. I like to call ahead to make sure there's not a long wait.

Heritage Training Center doesn't get quite as hectic because it has more lanes than TMGN but, again, I recommend calling before you go.

Welcome.

Monocacy Pistol Club in Frederick is great. The waiting list is down to single digits too. Go to a few matches get to know people and put your name on the list. Its a great club.

I concur.

I've been shooting with MPC as a guest at their pin and steel matches since 2015. The only reason I haven't already applied for membership is because my job keeps me traveling 35-40 weeks per year. Otherwise, I'm sure I would be a member by now. Seriously, they're some of the nicest folks I've ever encountered on a gun range anywhere.

 

[Shootingblanks]

Welcome from G-Burg!


The only time I was at Gilberts was for my HQL. I'm a member of TMGN, it's worth the drive!

 

[3paul10]

Welcome!

 

[Ideal Paradigm]

Welcome!

 

[swinokur]

Howdy. Join our fight.

www.marylandshallissue.org
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[jonathanglock]

Welcome from Smithsburg

 

[eruby]

A) Welcome aboard!!

B) IMO, you write as though you have been on these boards before, but I am cynical.

 

[doggyjacket]

Hello and welcome! One of the biggest problems with Gilbert's is that they make you buy their ammo which is very pricey. Depending on where you are, it may end up being cheaper to buy your ammo in bulk online and head out to the NRA range in Fairfax. If you go late Friday/Saturday, it's usually pretty empty and traffic is very light.

Also, be sure to take a trip down to Prince George's County Trap and Skeet Range. It's entirely different from shooting at a range and very fun!