Thunder Gun Range a no go

[cbp210]

I wanted to try my new rifle and went to Thunder Gun Range in Porter. I went there and the range looks very outdated and the staff is practically none and the owner was just plain weird. I had to wait 20 minutes for ceasefire so I could hang my target along with five other people. to make a long story short this is another business to avoid. I will stick with Hot wells range in 290 as the range and staff are 100% better. Who else there had a bad experience in thunder Gun Range?

 

[cajunautoxer]

Heard thru the grapevine the owners a douchbag. I didn't make the last 3 gun match and he went ape shit over guys picking up hulls. He accused then of stealing brass

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[breakingcontact]

Bad ranges and bad gun shops need to be named as such. Good on you.

 

[cbp210]

Heard thru the grapevine the owners a douchbag. I didn't make the last 3 gun match and he went ape shit over guys picking up hulls. He accused then of stealing brass

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That is horrible and worse then my issue.

 

[Dredens]

Sounds like a no bueno place to go. Not a big fan of Hot Wells either, but all in all they're not too bad (I just have personal preference of not shooting from benches if I can help it).

 

[benenglish]

I've heard mixed reviews. However, my direct experiences at Thunder Gun have been organized by the Shooter's Club that operates out of that facility in an odd sort of symbiotic relationship. Those activities, imo, are well-run and enjoyable. As a walk-in range for the public, I have no first-hand experience.

Their website provides more info.

 

[Moonpie]

You can't even pick up your own brass at this place?

 

[cajunautoxer]

You can pick up yours but the owner goes around on a golf course and of he thinks your taking more than your share he kicks you out. Also i shot with a guy that tried to start hosting cowboy matches there and after the owner saw it was popular he all the sudden jacked up the range fees a lot. The club ended their matches there

 

[Glockster69]

You can't even pick up your own brass at this place?

Seems to be more common theses days.

Also i shot with a guy that tried to start hosting cowboy matches there and after the owner saw it was popular he all the sudden jacked up the range fees a lot. The club ended their matches there

Now that's just stupid.

 

[Kenny D]

I went there once with a friend and the range didn't impress me much. Especially the 50 and 100 yard berms. In the lane I got you couldn't see the bottom half of your target at 100 because of the 50 yard berm. Benches were something to be desired and in my area, I think I will just stick to driving to Carter's. Any body use the Bay Area shooting club off of Euell rd in Crosby? I live minutes from there but never had the chance to check it out. Do they allow walk ins or is it still members only?

 

[BG1960]

Members only is my understanding. There is a new range down by the San Jac I have been meaning to check out.

 

[Shotgun Jeremy]

I wanted to try my new rifle and went to Thunder Gun Range in Porter. I went there and the range looks very outdated and the staff is practically none and the owner was just plain weird. I had to wait 20 minutes for ceasefire so I could hang my target.

I'm geniously curious-what made you think it looks outdated? I've described ranges as trashy, too small, and even run by assholes...but in a world of ranges that are built with angle iron, steel pipe, metal roofs, and 2x4's....I can't imagine what would be considered outdated. Lol

I've never understood timed cease fires unless you're just like that one range in Houston with, like, 50 bays.

Personally, if I'm at a small range, I prefer little to no range officers. The few I've been to like that were very relaxed. I know I seem to be in the minority with that opinion, though.

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[Kenny D]

Members only is my understanding. There is a new range down by the San Jac I have been meaning to check out.

Do you know the name of this range, I am interested in it, if it is close enough to me.

 

[bones_708]

Do you know the name of this range, I am interested in it, if it is close enough to me.

There is the new outdoor range on sheldon off of 90. Van Road Gun range I think it's called. You don't like High Noon?

 

[Kenny D]

High Noon is a very nice range, I visit there often if pistols is all I want to shoot. I am looking for an outdoor rifle range closer to me than Carter's Country that allows walk ins. Everything real close to me seems to be private.

 

[Kenny D]

Just checked out Van Road Gun range's facebook page. I need to go check that place out. Way closer to me than Carter's. Thanks Bones_708.

 

[bones_708]

no problem

 

[BG1960]

sorry I'm late, but that's the one. I have been meaning to check it out.

 

[Kenny D]

sorry I'm late, but that's the one. I have been meaning to check it out.

I looked at their facebook page, I haven't found an actual website for them. They don't have any range rules or other info posted. Doesn't seem like they check their FB page very often because others have asked about various things (target stands, rapid fire, etc.) and they are unanswered. It isn't that far from me so I will just take a chance one day and take the drive out to see what it is all about.

 

[PhulesAu]

Any street address???? it doesn't sound too far from work, and I don't facebook.