Garland Outdoor Range

[gdanaher]

I'm hoping they aren't forced to go away. Their location is not ideal for me. I am closer to Mesquite. But they are professional and the facility is clean and well maintained. It's been awhile since I visited Mesquite but they had some room for improvement.

[rthillusa]

I was just out there last weekend and noticed some improvements in process including a higher berm in the distance and what looked like awnings being constructed, most likely to prevent aiming a weapon over the berm.

That's a hopeful sign - somebody's sinking some money into it, they must think it will be around a while longer

[03Lightningrocks]

Any new updates on this issue? I have not been to this range for almost a year. I have been frequenting the Bullet Trap as it is not more than five miles from my office and easy to hit after a long 5 hour day. I had no idea these issues were going on. I have worried about them being shut down before. Folks in the homes just behind and to the side of the range have made complaints more than a few times about bullets striking homes and roof tops.

[Beiruty]

Why they do not add equidistant Brackets to traps high bullets like at Elm fork? See the video here if you have never been at ELm fork shooting range: http://www.elmfork.com/Home_Page.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[baldeagle]

Why they do not add equidistant Brackets to traps high bullets like at Elm fork? See the video here if you have never been at ELm fork shooting range: http://www.elmfork.com/Home_Page.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Beiruty, I couldn't find a video about equististant Brackets, and I have no idea what those are. Can you please elaborate?

[Beiruty]

Why they do not add equidistant Brackets to traps high bullets like at Elm fork? See the video here if you have never been at ELm fork shooting range: http://www.elmfork.com/Home_Page.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Beiruty, I couldn't find a video about equististant Brackets, and I have no idea what those are. Can you please elaborate?

Here is picture for the action pistol range. Note the wood bracket that goes above the range to stop high flying bullets. I will see if I can get a picture for the 100 yrd range.



Here is a short video: " onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[03Lightningrocks]

Why they do not add equidistant Brackets to traps high bullets like at Elm fork? See the video here if you have never been at ELm fork shooting range: http://www.elmfork.com/Home_Page.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Wow!!! That is a nice range. I think I went out there maybe 30 years ago and don't remember it being anywhere near that nice. They have dumped a lot of money into that place. I think I heard them say they were on 460 some odd acres? I don't think Garland is anywhere near that big. Garland also has homes much closer to the range than Elm Fork.

To answer your question... I bet it is about money. Those modifications have to be high dollar!

[Beiruty]

It is all aout money. However, I estimate the GPR would generate at least $500,000 to $1,000,000 per year net revenues. There is no lack of money to spend the range and improve it.

[03Lightningrocks]

I wonder how many folks shoot there a year. They are very reasonably priced but if they have to spend that kind of money I would expect that to change. Last time I was there, they charged me 10 bucks for "all I could eat" shooting. I bought a membership for ten bucks in 1980 or so. It is lifetime. They are still charging ten bucks for a lifetime membership....AFAIK. It would not be a problem for most folks if they charged 15 for shooting and made you renew once a year. that is still cheap shooting. At Bullet Trap I pay 80 bucks a year and buy shooting cards that get me 7.50 per vistit shooting. Non-Members can shoot there, but pay quite a bit more per visit.

I would have to agree with you. I think they could cover the expenses with very little pain. Who knows? I was talking to one of the Range masters there a year ago and he said the biggest expense is the insurance. I can only imagine what it is costing to insure that place. Especially with folks from all over the metroplex claiming bullets are coming at them from there. I don't believe that round came from Garland. That round could have come from anywhere. GPR is not the only place where guns are fired. There is land around there where it would not be hard for someone to pop off a few rounds. The lake is also a possibility.

I may drop by there and throw a few bucks in that jar. That place has provided me and my kids many hours of fun over the years.

[Pug]

They way things are these days, they"ll most likely find cause to "condemn" the facility for some reason or other and take over under the premise of "eminent domain". If I recall correctly, rather than being limited to usage for reasons of infrastructure development and the common good of the people, its now possible to use it for economic reasons, such as a high roller company wanting the land for a new business or some such.

My boys cut their teeth at the McKinney Gun Range years ago. Now, every time I drive past the empty buildings and over-grown range, I think about this same issue...

[sjfcontrol]

They way things are these days, they"ll most likely find cause to "condemn" the facility for some reason or other and take over under the premise of "eminent domain". If I recall correctly, rather than being limited to usage for reasons of infrastructure development and the common good of the people, its now possible to use it for economic reasons, such as a high roller company wanting the land for a new business or some such.

My boys cut their teeth at the McKinney Gun Range years ago. Now, every time I drive past the empty buildings and over-grown range, I think about this same issue...

I assume you're referring to the Collin County Gun Range on 380 -- closed Aug. 2006 thanks to actions by the city of McKinney

[92f-fan]

Why they do not add equidistant Brackets to traps high bullets like at Elm fork? See the video here if you have never been at ELm fork shooting range: http://www.elmfork.com/Home_Page.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Wow!!! That is a nice range. I think I went out there maybe 30 years ago and don't remember it being anywhere near that nice. They have dumped a lot of money into that place. I think I heard them say they were on 460 some odd acres? I don't think Garland is anywhere near that big. Garland also has homes much closer to the range than Elm Fork.

To answer your question... I bet it is about money. Those modifications have to be high dollar!

Rocks - We should go to Elm Fork and shoot steel some time. Assuming you are not too worn out from your 5 hour days...

One of the advantages of my previous employer was it was 1 mile north of Elm fork... Of course I was breaking the Employee rules if I had a gun in the trunk for after work stress relief. My new employer doesn't have the same rules.

[03Lightningrocks]

Why they do not add equidistant Brackets to traps high bullets like at Elm fork? See the video here if you have never been at ELm fork shooting range: http://www.elmfork.com/Home_Page.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Wow!!! That is a nice range. I think I went out there maybe 30 years ago and don't remember it being anywhere near that nice. They have dumped a lot of money into that place. I think I heard them say they were on 460 some odd acres? I don't think Garland is anywhere near that big. Garland also has homes much closer to the range than Elm Fork.

To answer your question... I bet it is about money. Those modifications have to be high dollar!

Rocks - We should go to Elm Fork and shoot steel some time. Assuming you are not too worn out from your 5 hour days...

One of the advantages of my previous employer was it was 1 mile north of Elm fork... Of course I was breaking the Employee rules if I had a gun in the trunk for after work stress relief. My new employer doesn't have the same rules.

I would be able to make it if I could get a nap in before going.

[super8neon]

My boys cut their teeth at the McKinney Gun Range years ago. Now, every time I drive past the empty buildings and over-grown range, I think about this same issue...

I assume you're referring to the Collin County Gun Range on 380 -- closed Aug. 2006 thanks to actions by the city of McKinney

It closed down the week after I moved to Princeton... So for almost 6 years I've seen it disappear further into the ground.
It's all because of that damn McKinney Municipal Airport.