MSSA

[joesolo]

[johnharris]

[Idahoser]

I like RangeUSA, my son works there, but of course it's an indoor pistol range (though they do have shotgun and AR nights). Since the Shelby Farms range was closed for public use (although they still shoot there, so I'm not really sure how you save money by not taking people's money for something you're maintaining anyway) we've tried a place in Batesville MS, but it's so far away we rarely used it. We've wanted to join MSSA but it's been hard to justify the money. Well, this time we're using the tax refund. FINALLY! And I'm joining TFA this year, too.

[johnharris]

Range access is an increasing problem in Tennessee. Ultimately, it may take some type of state level legislation to take control away from locals (including zoning departments) who are busy closing ranges as fast as they can.

In addition, we are starting to see problems, such as in Hamblen county, where local zoning officials are trying to prohibit people from shooting on their own land.

[wlhawk]

It's difficult for me to justify the cost of MSSA. I've been shooting at Desota Rifle and Pistol in MS, but it's closed four months of the year.

[lilredhunter]

I shoot at Whispering Pines here in Lyles. It is an outdoor range with pistol range and a rifle, shotgun range. However it is a range that an older gentleman built on his property so it is nothing extravagant. Nothing fancy like the targets are printed from the web. So they are 8.5" X 11" and you have to staple them up yourself. It is more like what someone would build in their back yard sortof. But at least you know it is a safe place to shoot without having to worry about anything. Just it gets cold on the rifle section in the winter. Pistol side has a little building to sit in with heat and a fridge. He has snacks and drinks you can purchase. It isn't a bad place especially if you like the rugged rustic look of things. Most of the lumber used came right off the land right there. It is a State approved range. He teaches the ccw classes there. I think I mainly use it because of the owner and his gun knowledge. We have the same taste in Ruger and other weapons. He has a vast knowledge of firearms , what makes them tick etc.... . He is retired now and when the weather permits and he doesn't teach a ccw class , he is working on something to make the range better. Someday if he gets enough interest in the range other than just the locals trying to keep their skills up , he plans to build an indoor section for the pistol range first and later do the same for the long gun range.