Archive for Range Issues
Tampa Bay Area Shooting Ranges - Brass Question
Posted by: | CommentsI am looking for a Tampa Bay area range that is willing to sell their range brass in bulk. The range I was buying from before (by the 55 gallon drum) closed its doors, and I need a new source. Please contact me if you know of any ranges that want to sell their brass.
Shooting Range Grant Program Created by NSSF
Posted by: | CommentsThe National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) has announced a new program designed to help local public and private ranges increase participation in the shooting sports.
The Range Partnership Grant Program is making available a total of $250,000 per year for projects that specifically address one or more of the following objectives: recruitment of new shooters, reactivation of lapsed shooters and increased opportunities for active shooters to try another discipline. The NSSF is especially interested in new, creative approaches to these challenges.
“This program was inspired by the success of our Hunting Heritage Partnership grant program, which funds recruitment and retention efforts conducted by state wildlife agencies,” commented NSSF Senior Vice President Chris Dolnack. “We are confident that this concept will also work for shooting ranges.”
Eligible organizations are limited to public or private ranges and clubs, or educational institutions with hunting or shooting sports curriculums and faculty.
Grant guidelines and applications are available at www.rangeinfo.org/grants.
Orlando To Host NRA Range Development Conference
Posted by: | CommentsNews from the National Rifle Association:
Orlando To Host NRA Range Development Conference
FAIRFAX, Va. - The National Rifle Association will hold a five-day Range Development & Operations Conference at the Holiday Inn - International Drive Resort in Orlando, Florida, March 29 - April 2, 2008. The course is designed for current or prospective range owners and operators, and the conference is the NRA’s forum for expert training in range design, construction, operation, and management.
The conference teaches methods for either identifying or avoiding common problems associated with range engineering, administrative controls, environmental issues, and safety. Topics will include:
- Developing business and master plans
- Public hearings and zoning boards
- Environmental sound
- Insurance
- Lead on outdoor ranges
- OSHA lead standards
- Range maintenance
- Range safety
“I have attended the Range Development & Operations Conference and want to commend the NRA and its staff on an incredible job of enlightening me with the proper knowledge and information needed to start up and maintain a safe, clean gun range,” said Tony Doukas of Pompano Beach, Florida, who attended a conference last year in Tampa, Florida. “Also knowing the NRA will be at your assistance with any issue you may incur in the future is a comforting and secure feeling.”
Registration for the conference is $450.00 (non-refundable), which includes all conference materials and a free copy of the NRA Range Source Book on CD-ROM.
Join us for this exciting and informative five-day industry seminar! To reserve your seat at the Range Development & Operations Conference in Orlando, please call (800) 672-3888 x1276 or visit http://www.nrahq.org/shootingrange/2008fl.asp
