Dunhams Bay - Review
I couldn't make it up there but my friend Amajr316 did, I asked him to leave some notes here. He said it was a great time, easy and friendly, no range officer acting like a wannabe drill Sgt (I have no problem with Drill Sgts ofc, just civvies who act like them), just everyone doing what they are supposed to be doing like proper adults. If it wasn't an hour plus away my app would be in.
Right you are, Degenret, I went yesterday as a guest of a member. The place is super easy to find! Card access gate at the entrance. We pulled in, and I had to go sign a waiver in the club house. After doing that, we went outside. 50 (yes, FIFTY) covered benches to shoot from. Each bench position has a red light in front of it, a light on a pull string above it, and a power switch. Oh, and a chair. If you intend to go on the range, flip the red light on, and ask your fellow shooters for a 'cease fire'. Once you get the 'all clear', pull the light over your station, to let folks know that the person at that bench is down range. Set up your targets (there are positions at 25, 50, 100, and 150, I believe. They do allow steel targets, but at a minimum distance of 50 yards. Many people were setting up smaller targets close buy, for pistol work (I was one of them, the glock 26 isnt really a 'target' pistol!).
There were a few other shooters there, and everyone seemed really nice. The bench areas were neat, and people are serious about cleaning their brass up.
When done, we went inside, and I saw the clubhouse, the bathrooms, the 'meeting room' (which also allows bows and air-rifles). Took a quick look at the outdoor archery area. All in all, the place was really nice, and certainly worth a little bit of travel! Plus, the price is reasonable, and the place is very, VERY well kept. The members should be proud! Also, the range is community involved, and hosts 4h for youth bow - making it a plus for family shooters. As I understand it, they are considering adding an indoor pistol range, but this is just speculation.
Again, I was only there once, but if you have any questions, fire away! I am hoping to get up there again, with my buddy Degenret. If he chooses to not let a headache stop him this time. I'm married - I hear that excuse enough.
