New England Dreams.....
02-11-2002 | 07:09 AM
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From: Ellsworth Maine USA
New England Dreams.....
I don't know what most of you have available for shooting ranges. Here in Maine most folks just find a gravel pit, set up target(s), guesstimate range and make the best of it.
I have long had a dream of a well established shooting range (possibly indoor) with clearly marked ranges for both handgun and rifle/shotgun, a hunting & shooting supply store, and an ice cream store all in one package under one roof. Sorry, I had to throw the ice cream business in. Just another addiction I have.
Of course part of this dream is that all of the services and supplies are low cost and open to the public.
I never expect to see this draem come to pass in this state but I'll keep dreaming it just the same. Some day, just maybe.......
I have long had a dream of a well established shooting range (possibly indoor) with clearly marked ranges for both handgun and rifle/shotgun, a hunting & shooting supply store, and an ice cream store all in one package under one roof. Sorry, I had to throw the ice cream business in. Just another addiction I have.
Of course part of this dream is that all of the services and supplies are low cost and open to the public.
I never expect to see this draem come to pass in this state but I'll keep dreaming it just the same. Some day, just maybe.......
02-12-2002 | 04:45 AM
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From: Rutland County Vermont USA
RE: New England Dreams.....
Ive got the Ice cream machines you need.<img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>
Cosed my icecream store a year ago.
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Cosed my icecream store a year ago.
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02-12-2002 | 06:54 AM
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From: Ellsworth Maine USA
RE: New England Dreams.....
Isn't there supposed to be an NRA "Supercenter" of sorts that is close to what I described? I remember all the talk about one in the planning stage a few years back. If it is in place does anyone know where? How can we talk them in to putting one together up this way?
02-17-2002 | 04:38 PM
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RE: New England Dreams.....
Two Troopers that I use dto work with opened a shooting range, training center, after they retired. its on a major highway near the state capitol. You must pass training by them to get a carry permit. NRA sanctioned,busy,busy, busy all the time.
02-22-2002 | 06:21 AM
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From: Ellsworth Maine USA
RE: New England Dreams.....
Of course if there was such a facility in my area I would probably end up divorced. My face would be on milk cartons as noone would see me for months at a time. I would be the "kid in the candy store" just walking around with this weird smile on my face.
Maybe I should stick to the gravel pits.
Maybe I should stick to the gravel pits.
02-27-2002 | 03:34 PM
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From: Cape Elizabeth Maine USA
RE: New England Dreams.....
I think thats a great idea! In our town we have a small range, it only goes up to 100yrds. And theres one in Scarborough that is 200yrds. So an indoor range is a good idea. If you made it near to everywhere I'm sure lots of people would join, I know I would love to. I'll be your fist member!
