GMyers
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07-18-11 11:54 AM - Post#135000
As I was preparing for yet another trip to the shooting range, the thought crossed my mind that Allen needs a Gun Club. To this end, I wanted to see what interest there would be to starting a gun club in Allen, TX??
Meeting once a month with a specific topic
Get togther and compare stories, ideas or just talk about guns.
Have instruction for new gun owners, or prospective gun owners. If you are intersted, I would love to hear from you. If we have enough interest, I may look to start one. Let me know.
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civicminded
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Loc: Lone Star State
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07-18-11 12:05 PM - Post#135002
In response to GMyers
Been a long time since there was one nearby. I've already been thinking of a range idea myself. Could tie in well if it ever materialized?
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Arcturus
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07-18-11 12:56 PM - Post#135009
In response to civicminded
I haven't been shooting in a long time. I used to go to collin county gun range before it got sold (shut down), and then used to go to a little backyard range called Ralph's Range about 15 miles north, which ended up getting shut down to the public because of irresponsible people. I don't like shooting at indoor ranges, like travelling long distances just to deal with ranges run by wannabe commandos. I would certainly be open to starting a club and putting in money to buy land that could be used for the purpose. Just never found enough people that were serious enough when it came down to putting down the money.
Edited by Arcturus on 07-18-11 12:57 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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Nando
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07-18-11 06:16 PM - Post#135031
In response to Arcturus
I'd be interested.
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TRBell
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Loc: Allen, TX
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07-19-11 12:14 AM - Post#135051
In response to Nando
My husband might be interested
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Nutrition Avenue
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Loc: United States
Reg: 07-06-11
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07-19-11 01:41 AM - Post#135054
In response to TRBell
There is a brand new gun accessory shop that opened up next door to our business that might be interested in hosting a place for the meetings. It is on the corner of Greenville and McDermott/Main behind the KFC.
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civicminded
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07-19-11 01:27 PM - Post#135083
In response to Nutrition Avenue
There is a brand new gun accessory shop that opened up next door to our business that might be interested in hosting a place for the meetings. It is on the corner of Greenville and McDermott/Main behind the KFC.
Interesting! There used to be a gun shop on Greenville years ago, but he moved to Princeton.
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LowGear
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Loc: Allen, TX
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07-19-11 10:17 PM - Post#135111
In response to GMyers
I'm interested.
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denisew
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Loc: Allen, TX
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07-20-11 06:02 PM - Post#135158
In response to LowGear
Is this an adult only thing? My oldest son (17) is in scouts and enjoys shooting rifle and pistol with the Venture Crew. He even won first place in rifle shooting at summer camp a couple years ago. My husband would probably be interested if our son was able to attend.
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civicminded
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07-20-11 09:28 PM - Post#135164
In response to denisew
Great question! I didn't start the thread, but the ideas I've been working on would be for all ages of humans. But I'm not getting far yet with my own visions of this. We'll see where the Topic goes. 
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denisew
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Loc: Allen, TX
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07-21-11 09:15 AM - Post#135176
In response to civicminded
He got his NRA certification when he did the pistol shooting. He had to attend classes taught by a certified NRA instructor before they went out to shoot the pistols. Then if they did anything they weren't supposed to do on the range, they were done. All the boys followed all the rules and had a good time shooting targets.
When he starting shooting rifle in Boy Scouts at summer camp he was aiming with his right eye because he is right handed. He figured out (a suggestion from one of the leaders) he should be using his left eye to aim. His shooting greatly improved after that.
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taylorcrew1
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Loc: Allen, TX
Reg: 11-23-04
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08-04-11 03:55 PM - Post#136006
In response to GMyers
My son(12), daughter(9) and myself(40) are in, should your idea come to fruition.
DT
Edited by taylorcrew1 on 08-04-11 03:56 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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mspam3
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Loc: Allen TX
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08-04-11 04:07 PM - Post#136012
In response to GMyers
Our son worked in a gunshop/shooting range for 7 years and sold alot of firearms. He'd be interested.
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KOKJ
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Reg: 11-27-08
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09-06-11 10:02 PM - Post#138387
In response to mspam3
I'd be interested in frequenting an Allen-located shooting range. The closest one I know of is the Bullet Trap in Plano and I won't go there again. So, I'd love to visit one in Allen!
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Brewer
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09-07-11 08:40 AM - Post#138395
In response to KOKJ
I bought a place in the sticks a few years ago because I don't like public ranges. The land is there you just have to look for the price you are willing to pay.
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Uncle Al
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Loc: allen, texas
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09-07-11 11:23 AM - Post#138403
In response to Brewer
My sons and I would be members in a heartbeat ! I also have about 5 friends that go out to Garland that would also join up on the spot.
Keep us in the loop if this thing ever comes about !
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civicminded
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09-07-11 11:32 AM - Post#138408
In response to Uncle Al
Which one, the indoor or outdoor?
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Uncle Al
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09-08-11 12:26 PM - Post#138488
In response to civicminded
Either one really. An outside site would be less expensive. I'm not sure if there is a site in town that would allow an outside site.(Noise, and a clear firing area.)
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civicminded
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09-08-11 05:08 PM - Post#138515
In response to Uncle Al
No, I was talking about the Garland sites. There is no place in Allen for this, kinda like fireworks.
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hoofdpijn
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Loc: West Allen
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09-20-11 06:36 PM - Post#139352
In response to civicminded
I would be interested in this as well. My 15 y.o. step daughter has expressed interest in learning how to shoot too.
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