Washington: Holler back WA folks - Page 3

raevan · November 21st, 2006, 08:31 PM

We have more Washington members now, so let's hear from all of you.

Anyone know where ther is a good 1,000 yard range that isn't on a military base?

Anyone on the eastside know any wheatfarmers that have a bad graydigger infestation that they would liked cleaned up?

For those that may not know. Kenmore range has pistol, 300yd rifle, 22 rifle(inside), and shotgun ranges. I don't remember what the membership fees are. http://www.kenmorerange.com/

It is getting harder and harder to find a good place to practice tatical gun handling without putting out a lot of money.

Anyone out there know of more ranges not redily known please let us know.

seattlekos · January 6th, 2007, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by CLASS3NH

Hey there Wa Staters.............Any of you remember Warshall's Sporting Goods, located on First and Madison in Seattle? I worked there in 1998... I know they went under, but I do remember it was a great place to meet good people. I wonder if I ever sold anything to you while I worked there.

Newbie to the forum, so I'm resurrecting some old threads, and couldnt' resist this one (even though I saw some pretty old posts).

And hey, Class3NH! I'm not only in Seattle, but I was born in New Hampshire. It's been fun seeing references to both ends of the US that I've lived (you can throw the gulf coast in there too, in MS).

I'm actually in Federal Way, for any WA folks checking in.

Did we ever have a G2G? I'd love to meet fellow WA CCWers, maybe learn some of the ropes of carrying here.

(BTW, I remember Warshall's on 1st ave.)

phoneguy · January 6th, 2007, 08:06 PM

I am from Everett. I know of an outdoor range just a few miles east of Everett off of Hwy 2. I used to go and practice in Sultan basin area but it is off limits to shooters. I don't blame them they really made a mess. It looked like a dump. Now at least for the winter I go to Sams Gun Range.

ExSoldier · January 6th, 2007, 08:18 PM

I was stationed at Fort Lewis from 1980-84...does that count? Went back for a reserve exercise on North Fort in 1992. I had an apt first on Bridgeport in Tacoma and later down in Lacey. I really miss Seattle. I even had a CCW permit for WA. Cost me IIRC about $25 for a 3 year permit. Back then I could even carry on post. No rtestrictions carrying in town. Into a bar or pub, no problem. I'll bet it's different now, huh? I bought my very first 1911 45 at a small gunshop and range near Issaquah or maybe Pulyallup? It's a Remington Rand and I got it used for $415 in 1980. Still have that beauty. I carried "Betsy" for 15 years before retiring her to the safe. She's the only firearm to which I gave a name. Got the idea from a John Wayne movie: Big Jake.

raevan · January 6th, 2007, 09:26 PM

no carrying in bars in wa. they have extended time permit good for and it cost more.As to carrying on FT lewis I don,t know if you can now. Things change.

bae · January 7th, 2007, 06:01 AM

Ahoy from Orcas Island.

Colin · January 7th, 2007, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SGeringer

All of you WA folks should make it out to the WA SIGforum shoot on 30 July;

http://sigforum.com/eve/ubb.x/a/tpc/...35/m/746109782

Couldn't get the link to work, but will search their forum later.

Might try to get down and bring my Sig 226ST. It would be fun to do and likely in driving range from Vancouver.

PaulBk · February 1st, 2007, 12:30 PM

Hi Everyone -

Checking in from the eastside of King Co. I live in Maple Valley and work in Redmond.

Quote:

Originally Posted by raevan

Anyone know where there is a good 1,000 yard range that isn't on a military base?

Tacoma Rifle and Revolver Club has a 600 yd rifle range. I don't know of any local ranges that have 1000 yds.

Quote:

It is getting harder and harder to find a good place to practice tatical gun handling without putting out a lot of money.

Anyone out there know of more ranges not readily known please let us know.

Not sure what is considered 'a lot of money' but you have a couple of options.

Wades will allow practical/tactical handling on the members only side of the range. Cost is ~$700 initiation and another ~$150 per year in maintenence.

Champion Arms (Kent) will allow practical/tactical handling if you buy a yearly membership (~$250) and 'qualify' with the owner and staff. The qual was pretty easy. Twenty or so draws from concealment, no safety violations, and hit an IDPA target from 7 yds 100%. I did it with my P-32 IWB.

Black Diamond Gun Club will allow tactical/practical, if you go through the the RSO program and volunteer at least 4 hours a week of 'service' on the range.

Renton Fish and Game shoots IDPA on Saturdays and practices on Thursdays. Thursday is a full IDPA practice shoot, no cost that I know of, though I have only been out there a couple of times.

There are probably others, but these are the ones I have first hand knowledge of...

Good Luck and Shoot Straight.

-Paul

CS45-seattle · February 1st, 2007, 01:08 PM

In Seattle

Hello everyone in Wa!!

raevan · February 1st, 2007, 01:32 PM

Thanks for the info on ranges Paul.

January 6th, 2007, 08:06 PM	#23
phoneguy Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: WAsh. State Posts: 121	I am from Everett. I know of an outdoor range just a few miles east of Everett off of Hwy 2. I used to go and practice in Sultan basin area but it is off limits to shooters. I don't blame them they really made a mess. It looked like a dump. Now at least for the winter I go to Sams Gun Range. __________________ To close for missiles, switching to guns.

January 6th, 2007, 08:18 PM	#24
ExSoldier VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Coral Gables, FL Posts: 4,236	I was stationed at Fort Lewis from 1980-84...does that count? Went back for a reserve exercise on North Fort in 1992. I had an apt first on Bridgeport in Tacoma and later down in Lacey. I really miss Seattle. I even had a CCW permit for WA. Cost me IIRC about $25 for a 3 year permit. Back then I could even carry on post. No rtestrictions carrying in town. Into a bar or pub, no problem. I'll bet it's different now, huh? I bought my very first 1911 45 at a small gunshop and range near Issaquah or maybe Pulyallup? It's a Remington Rand and I got it used for $415 in 1980. Still have that beauty. I carried "Betsy" for 15 years before retiring her to the safe. She's the only firearm to which I gave a name. Got the idea from a John Wayne movie: Big Jake. __________________ Former Infantry Captain; 20 yrs as an NRA Certified Instructor; Avid practitioner of the martial art: KLIK-PAO.

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November 21st, 2006, 08:31 PM	#21
raevan VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: washington Posts: 4,312	We have more Washington members now, so let's hear from all of you. Anyone know where ther is a good 1,000 yard range that isn't on a military base? Anyone on the eastside know any wheatfarmers that have a bad graydigger infestation that they would liked cleaned up? For those that may not know. Kenmore range has pistol, 300yd rifle, 22 rifle(inside), and shotgun ranges. I don't remember what the membership fees are. http://www.kenmorerange.com/ It is getting harder and harder to find a good place to practice tatical gun handling without putting out a lot of money. Anyone out there know of more ranges not redily known please let us know.

January 6th, 2007, 09:26 PM	#25
raevan VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: washington Posts: 4,312	no carrying in bars in wa. they have extended time permit good for and it cost more.As to carrying on FT lewis I don,t know if you can now. Things change.

January 7th, 2007, 06:01 AM	#26
bae Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Juan Islands Posts: 248	Ahoy from Orcas Island.

February 1st, 2007, 01:08 PM	#29
CS45-seattle Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Seattle Wa Posts: 53	In Seattle Hello everyone in Wa!!

February 1st, 2007, 01:32 PM	#30
raevan VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: washington Posts: 4,312	Thanks for the info on ranges Paul.