CSEMARTIN Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 (edited) I've been waiting years, and I think it's finally going to happen. I found some land out in the country that I plan to buy so I can set up my very own private pistol range. I've already spoken with the owner of the property to the west (to be polite) to see how he would react to my plans before I shell out the cash. He's a hunter and a shooter and was very excited about it. Just to protect myself from any disagreements in the future, I hired an attorney to research the law before I move forward. Edited February 16, 2010 by CSEMARTIN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocMcG Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Speaking of legal issues! Have you started researching the lead reclamation process or studied the EPA's handbook for range construction? (EPA-902-B-01-001 - Best Management Practices for Lead at Outdoor Shooting Ranges) I am sure you have already referenced the NRA's Range Source Book. What a daunting, but exciting task! Have fun with it! Cheers, Kyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chp5 Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 That's awesome! Best wishes for the project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steel1212 Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Chris I hope it goes well!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Cool. Personal range? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSEMARTIN Posted February 16, 2010 Author Share Posted February 16, 2010 Cool. Personal range? Thanks guys. Yes...it'll be my personal range. It's something I've always wanted. There is also a bunch of deer out there. I've never hunted, but I hear it's fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 I found some land out in the country that I plan to buy so I can set up my very own private pistol range. Wow! Every shooters dream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIIID Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 What county is that? It might even have turkeys, maybe I should put in for a permit and show you how it's done. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSEMARTIN Posted February 17, 2010 Author Share Posted February 17, 2010 What county is that? It might even have turkeys, maybe I should put in for a permit and show you how it's done. Rich Rich, You're welcome to come down whenever you want. It's in McDonough County. There are turkeys here. The realtor I'm working with told me the Amish (just south of the property) got in a bunch of trouble because they were using treble hooks to catch the turkeys. Maybe they could show us both how it's done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. C Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Great Idea Chris. Once you have the legal hoops jumped through, there is nothing in the world like having your own range. Here are a couple of views of my 300 Meter Silhouett range in Eastern Washington State. Locked gates and mile long driveway keeps unwanted shooters out. Liability is the BIG hurdle.... Of course, other than the several shooting stations I've set up on the property, we do have infeststions that need attention too. There is also at least two mountain lions in the area.. Go for the range Chris, you will never regret it Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric nielsen Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 Steve, you are the man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSEMARTIN Posted February 24, 2010 Author Share Posted February 24, 2010 I just heard from my attorney. He's finished his legal research and it's a go. I can set up my own range and blast away. Now I've got to negotiate a better price for the land..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loves2Shoot Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 I just heard from my attorney. He's finished his legal research and it's a go. I can set up my own range and blast away. Now I've got to negotiate a better price for the land..... Awesome! Good luck on the price, but now is a very good time to buy if you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSEMARTIN Posted February 25, 2010 Author Share Posted February 25, 2010 now is a very good time to buy if you can. That's what I was thinking, then today, I discover the owner of the property raised the price of the lot two grand. It's been sitting on the market for almost a year! And he's claiming he spent over 10 grand to have elecricity run out to the lot. This isn't starting off well. By the way, does anyone know how a ravine affects the value of the property? A large majority of the property is a ravine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSEMARTIN Posted July 17, 2010 Author Share Posted July 17, 2010 Well, the deal fell through so I've kept looking. I found a 7 acre property close to my house, but I needed to extend an easement around to the back of the property in order to make things work. I called the owner of the property next to the property I was looking at and he wouldn't do it. But what I did learn is that he owns a 90 acre rock quarry ten minutes from my house, and he has been letting me shoot out there anytime I want. Then I found another property I was planning to buy. Before I made any moves, I called him up and asked if he would consider selling me a few acres of his quarry. He's been thinking about it for two weeks. The he calls me up last night to tell me that he has staked off three acres and is leaning towards selling this property to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Miles Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 Damn, don't you think you should finish your mill first! CYa, Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSEMARTIN Posted July 17, 2010 Author Share Posted July 17, 2010 You're probably right Pat. But I'm not missing this opportunity! The berm is already there, and I don't have to cut grass. Plus, I have good access to the road, there is also water and power out there if I ever decide to do something with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EEH Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 I can almost see a little shoot house right now,for when it is raining,little window rifle and pistol rest on bench just in side the wondow,,GOOD LUCK, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyZip Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 With all that material and a dozer you could do multiple bays even! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSEMARTIN Posted July 20, 2010 Author Share Posted July 20, 2010 I can almost see a little shoot house right now,for when it is raining,little window rifle and pistol rest on bench just in side the wondow,,GOOD LUCK, That's exactly what I was thinking of doing. It would also serve as a place to store things. With all that material and a dozer you could do multiple bays even! The owner wants a portion of that crushed limestone. That's the final detail. Fortunately, he has agreed to help me construct berms and has a bulldozer out there already. Plus, the property is quite a bit cheaper than the original piece of land I was looking at. I figure I'm saving 9K on the land and up to 5K(?) in excavation. And this property is a lot closer to my house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z40acp Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 And it looks like it comes with three brass pickers. Just make sure they wash their hands when done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSEMARTIN Posted July 21, 2010 Author Share Posted July 21, 2010 Just make sure they wash their hands when done. I couldn't agree more. Those kids are going to learn to shoot on that range, and I can't wait for that day to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boz1911 Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Having your own place to shoot is a good feeling. I just scored one of those big job boxes to store all my targets and stuff in. Sure got a lot of crap out of my truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyin40 Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Jealous, Looks like its going to turn out great Flyin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boz1911 Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 My little slice of practice heaven. I do have a bench at 100 yards also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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