Possibly holding open shoot on my property, pros and cons...

[POC]

Where are most of the shoots held for this group? Are they at public or private ranges? Anyone have any insight as to having a bunch of strangers to my private range to shoot?

Thanks,
Patrick

 

[djl02]

You put something together let me know,I'd like to show up. What would be the max ,on yardage?

 

[POC]

Right now my range is out to 100yds. But this is in the pre-pre-planning stages.

 

[turnandshoot4]

Vette on this site held a long range shoot that went pretty well.

The key is to have a number in your head you are comfortable with coming and sticking to it. Everybody and their brother wants to come.

 

[POC]

I'll see if I can get in touch with him.
Thanks

 

[jonny4523]

I have a buddy who has a range on his property that he lets people come shoot on. But he has a range release that he has everyone sign every year releasing him from being reliable if you shoot yourself. That's what I would do first. Even though most of the people here probably wouldn't try to sue you, their insurance company sure would.

 

[colt45er]

I have a buddy who has a range on his property that he lets people come shoot on. But he has a range release that he has everyone sign every year releasing him from being reliable if you shoot yourself. That's what I would do first. Even though most of the people here probably wouldn't try to sue you, their insurance company sure would.

Liability is going to be your biggest issue. Even if you have someone sign a release it does not mean you will be sued. Even if the case is thrown out of court you could be forced to pay thousands in court costs. Ensure you have an insurance policy that would protect against an accident, etc.

 

[NealWright]

We've had 50+ family members shooting at the house many times, but I don't think I could open it to public. Not to be greedy, but I actually get nervous around other people I don't know with guns ... that's part of why I don't go to public ranges very often. Neal

 

[POC]

We've had 50+ family members shooting at the house many times, but I don't think I could open it to public. Not to be greedy, but I actually get nervous around other people I don't know with guns ... that's part of why I don't go to public ranges very often. Neal

I wasn't going to be charging for it...
Just thinking of having a few "friends".

 

[christman]

I would definitely have a release form of some sort if you are going to have a bunch of strangers there that your friends invite. That seems like a lotta heartburn as there is always one idiot in the group.

 

[POC]

I would definitely have a release form of some sort if you are going to have a bunch of strangers there that your friends invite. That seems like a lotta heartburn as there is always one idiot in the group.

I'm planning to hand pick my idiots. ha ha

 

[VUPDblue]

search this site for "NFA Day". It's held on a private range...