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Many people have vacation around this time of year. That probably contributed to the number of patrons.

It also seems (to my casual observation) that there's an increase in consumer confidence, meaning that people are spending money. Retail spending this year was reportedly the highest ever (which it needs to be every year in a healthy economy).

- Jim

My wife and I finally made it to The Arms Room today.

I give it 4 1/2 out of 5 stars.

• The place is modern, clean, well-lighted, and well-ventilated.
• The staff is friendly and attentive.
• It's run safely without feeling like boot camp.
• The equipment is first-class.
• They have a lot of rental handguns.
• The store is clearly the best stocked south of Houston (didn't look at prices).

The $5 holiday rate is still in effect through tomorrow.

I think it would be a good bargain at $12 per hour. It's very convenient if you live or work nearby. You don't waste time with cease-fires. You could do quite a bit of shooting in one well-organized hour.

(By contrast, a typical session at a membership range or a range with a one-day fee includes a lot of non-shooting fooling around.)

I also couldn't help but notice how many families and couples were there.

The only negative was the wait time. It was approximately one hour at 1:15 p.m. today. However, the check-in lady let us register, go to lunch, and come back to shoot.

Well done. Whoever drew up the business plan looks like a genius now.

- Jim

WildBill wrote:Maybe you should move.

Maybe I should rephrase that.

People who live in League City or Friendswood have many shooting ranges available, but they still have to live in League City or Friendswood.

I'm happy with what I have.

- Jim

ELB wrote:Anyone in a big city is going to have an issue like this.

I agree that people who live in large cities have to make compromises, but in the case of the Arms Room in League City, there are at least 3 outdoor ranges within a 30-minute drive (PSC, Texas City, and Clear Creek). People who live in that area have it made.

- Jim

The free market will decide whether the price is acceptable.

I have no use for indoor ranges myself; but if you don't care for heat, cold, wind, rain, mud, and mosquitoes, you're going to have to pay for the luxury.

Ranges are not immune from the costs of taxes*, insurance, labor, utilities, and maintenance. I don't know why some people think they are.

* except government-owned ranges like Texas City's

- Jim

I imagine the financing and zoning are difficult to work out, especially with the current economic climate.

I used to turn up my nose at indoor ranges, but the past two months of continual cold and rain have changed my outlook.

- Jim

The owner of The Arms Room, currently located on FM 518 west of I-45 in League City, is planning to open a new gun store and indoor shooting range in the space formerly occupied by Circuit City in the mall on the southeast corner of I-45 and FM 646. Opening is planned for July.

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- Jim