"We just hate you...and the 2nd Amendment. It's a privilege for you to shoot here AND own a firearm. You're lucky we bother to stay open."
October 07, 2023, 09:44 PM
preten2b
So.. was that narration a confirmation that this is state owned? Or just rumored to be? What would NY state be doing allowing itself to discretely compete in private business?
It does not sound like it would even pass the state regulations for ventilation.
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October 07, 2023, 09:51 PM
parabellum
Why don't you email them and ask? I'm certain they'll be delighted to help.
October 07, 2023, 10:58 PM
scratchy
Nassau County. No surprises there.
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October 08, 2023, 08:50 PM
armedprof
"Any time the government owns something and there is no competition, it sucks"
She could not have stated that any better.
As proof, I will submit the ABC Stores here in North Carolina...
Do, Or do not. There is no try.
October 09, 2023, 06:27 AM
Blume9mm
that is quite bizarre ... I suspect it is not the 'owner' but some young computer idiot troll that is playing with folks.
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October 09, 2023, 07:46 AM
cas
It's a county owned range. It exists is about the best thing you can say about it, because there are VERY few alternatives for shooters.
It's got kind of a 60's prison vibe. lol Lots of odd rules, dank and dirty, limited hours in the summertime because of the unbearable heat inside.
If it really is an employee, I don't think there are many options for who it could be. I do know one employee was fairly active (and helpful) om local shooting forums.
The online post was probably someone being sarcastic, but I do believe 100% that's how the county feels about the facility.
I have shooting friends that were in a club that shot there every couple weeks. It was a bit of a haul for me, but a few times a year I would go just to hang out and see everyone. I'm glad I don't have to use the facility.
October 09, 2023, 07:56 AM
chellim1
quote:
Originally posted by armedprof: "Any time the government owns something and there is no competition, it sucks"
She could not have stated that any better.
It's true.
Slightly off-topic, but related: We used to belong to a private pool. It was an awesome place to socialize with our friends and all of our kids were on swim team.
The municipalities and the county started building "community centers" with swimming pools. You can't compete against the government. It put our private pool out of business. The land was sold and it became yet another subdivision.
The county pools suck.
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