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  • RstyShcklfrd

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    I lived in Lubbock for four years: 2008-2012. It was dry and windy. If you like that, you're going to be super happy. There is no outdoor gun range, or rifle range for that matter. At least that was the case most recently, and I'm pretty sure that's still true.

    I went to college there, so I always had something to do. YMMV.
     

    brian10x

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    I love it dry, not too keen on windy. Out here in Arizona, if you find BLM land you can shoot in the desert anytime for free. Same with national forests, although a forest in Southern Arizona doesn't necessarily mean many trees! Is there anywhere you can legally shoot out in the (desert or whatever) like we do here?
     

    RstyShcklfrd

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    I love it dry, not too keen on windy. Out here in Arizona, if you find BLM land you can shoot in the desert anytime for free. Same with national forests, although a forest in Southern Arizona doesn't necessarily mean many trees! Is there anywhere you can legally shoot out in the (desert or whatever) like we do here?

    I really can't stress enough how windy it is, seriously. I can't find the photos I took at the moment, but you should google "Lubbock haboob".

    As for free/open land to shoot on, that is a no go as well.
     

    kirk10100

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    What about El Paso? It's sunny, fairly close to Tucson and it's only windy about 6 weeks of the year. Lots of open space for shooting
     

    brian10x

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    What about El Paso? It's sunny, fairly close to Tucson and it's only windy about 6 weeks of the year. Lots of open space for shooting

    I considered El Paso for a while, but Its really close to the border, like Tucson. Other problems aside, I get frustrated and more than a little angry when I don't get a job because being bi-lingual is a REQUIREMENT.

    And no, I have nothing against LEGAL immigration. Being born in Hawaii, I come from a family of island niggers. But I think Teddy Roosevelt said it best regarding immigration:

    "In the first place, we should insist that if the immigrant who comes here in good faith becomes an American and assimilates himself to us, he shall be treated on an exact equality with everyone else, for it is an outrage to discriminate against any such man because of creed, or birthplace, or origin. But this is predicated upon the person's becoming in every facet an American, and nothing but an American...There can be no divided allegiance here. Any man who says he is an American, but something else also, isn't an American at all. We have room for but one flag, the American flag... We have room for but one language here, and that is the English language... and we have room for but one sole loyalty and that is a loyalty to the American people."

    Theodore Roosevelt 1907

     

    Elbe

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    What about Amarillo, Abilene or Midland/Odessa area? Midland is such a hot job market there is a shortage of housing.
     

    brian10x

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    I've looked into Amarillo, the population is a bit high for me.

    Abilene is my current pick.

    Midland? My kind of climate, fairly small population, and , WOW! A smokin' 3.0 % unemployment rate!

    Anyone from Midland want to chime in? Good places to shoot?

    I guess the one thing I probably won't find is a place to shoot free out in the desert like Arizona, but thats a small price to pay.
     

    kirk10100

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    I considered El Paso for a while, but Its really close to the border, like Tucson. Other problems aside, I get frustrated and more than a little angry when I don't get a job because being bi-lingual is a REQUIREMENT.

    And no, I have nothing against LEGAL immigration. Being born in Hawaii, I come from a family of island niggers. But I think Teddy Roosevelt said it best regarding immigration:
    "In the first place, we should insist that if the immigrant who comes here in good faith becomes an American and assimilates himself to us, he shall be treated on an exact equality with everyone else, for it is an outrage to discriminate against any such man because of creed, or birthplace, or origin. But this is predicated upon the person's becoming in every facet an American, and nothing but an American...There can be no divided allegiance here. Any man who says he is an American, but something else also, isn't an American at all. We have room for but one flag, the American flag... We have room for but one language here, and that is the English language... and we have room for but one sole loyalty and that is a loyalty to the American people."

    Theodore Roosevelt 1907

    Damn! You just describel El Paso. Nevermind
     

    GPtwins

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    If you like hot and dry, try San Angelo. I lived there for 10 years, 13 - 23, and there are two gun ranges that I know of. One out by the Goodyear proving grounds and one out by Lake Nasworthy (Nasty water).
     

    brian10x

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    I'm looking for a job as an automotive service advisor or service manager. I've got 30 years experience starting with turning a wrench and going from there. Not a mechanic anymore, thanks to my back. Ouch. :(
     

    04zx3

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    hey

    I live in Lubbock and I am from Abilene... so if you have any questions, let me know

    there is talk about maybe getting a outdoor range..

    there is one indoor range
     

    brian10x

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    I answered you in the other thread. If you have any comments, I'd like to hear them, good or bad!

    I guess CDNN Investments is too far to drive to? I've always wanted to go there. Its like my Mecca.
     

    Rangerscott

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    Lubbock sucks geographically. Flat for days and sand in your face 320 days a year. I moved here from Abilene and wish I never had. At least when the wind blows in Abilene there's this stuff called grass to keep dirt from entering the sky.

    Work wise I couldn't tell you since I'm not in the same field. Don't move to midland/odessa unless you dont mind being raped on rent/housing. The oil boom is making people super greedy. That is if you can find a place.

    There is only an indoor range here now. A butthole bought the range in Slaton and made it his own playground.

    I'd definitely make sure I had a secured job before moving.
     

    brian10x

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    Thanks for the advice. Abilene is right up there at the top of my list also.

    From what I can tell, a lot of people feel the same way as you about Midland/Odessa. A lot of people on the interwebs don't like living there, and I couldn't find anywhere to live that I could afford.

    So, if you life in Abilene, where do you shoot your rifles? Just my luck your indoor range doesn't allow .44mag like the ones here, also.

    Not moving until I get a job and have moving expenses, thats for sure.
     

    Rangerscott

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    I have no clue. I know there is a skeet club by kirby lake.

    If youre talking about going to cdnn to look around forget it. They dont allow walk ins. They dont advertise or have a sign, and use a PO box for an address.
     
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