Posted: 8/14/2017 11:27:54 AM EDT
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New Columbia resident, got moved and settled in. looking for Range info and or range acess. Interested in Rifle mostly some rimfire, pistol.
Previous location was member of club that had covered benches, 25, 50, 100, 200 yard target stands. Im here for contact / follow up. Thanks |
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There are a couple of indoor ranges in town, PSA and Shooter's Choice. Personally, PSA is BY FAR the better range. It's only 25yds but you can shoot handguns and rifles (up to 30-06). Plus, they have rentals (handguns, rifles and full-auto) at their range.
As far as outdoor ranges, Palmetto Outdoor Shooting facility in Pelion (owned by PSA) has outdoor pistol and rifle ranges. I believe the rifle range there is 300yds. They also have various shotgun shooting opportunities (5 stand, sporting clays,...). |
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I think there is an outdoor range in Swansea too. It's called Sandlapper Gun Club, or something like that. I've never been but I heard they have several different handgun ranges and a 600yd rifle range.
The PSA outdoor range (Palmetto Outdoors Shooting Facility's address actually says it's in Swansea, not Pelion. https://www.facebook.com/PSAOutdoor Here's a link for Sandlapper http://sandlappergunclub.com/ |
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Here is an option. I am a member. Real nice facility with multiple pistol and rifle ranges. Monthly membership meetings. But, it is heavily loaded with lots more rules than you might expect, that are rigidly enforced. They have a full time range officer who is constantly on watch for rules violations. And occasionally the range or parts thereof are closed for officially sanctioned special matches.
http://midcarolinarifleclub.com/ |
| Not opposed to standard NRA approved range safety rules or site specific range safety rules. Its the out of the blue ones that get me. I made a tag for my brother to wear at the range when he was with me signifying that he was my guest with my mem #. Thought I was doing a good thing. Got told that was not allowed by CRO. I won't go into others or start a debate here. |
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Clubs normally require guests to remain with the member (same bay or adjacent bench on shooting line). That is a safety rule as guests are not versed in the range rules. My brother was staying right on the same range as me. What does that have to do with me making him a guest badge? 4 years ago it wasn't a problem, now its a problem. Also, got told that I could not put my unloaded cased guns from the car on the shooting bench while the range was cold. Safety is a good thing, but it can be taken to an unreasonable extreme. |
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Dont you need a sponsor? I used to belong to them a long time ago and wouldnt mind joining back up Now be aware that some of the ranges will be in use on Saturday and/or Sunday for specific shooting groups and disciplines. IE: Cowboy action shooting, IDPA Pistol. Long range marksmanship, .22 steel challenge, etc. and for special events like the Appleseed shooting program, IDPA regional events, and gun writers weekend. So, if you are a weekend only shooter, check the monthly bulletin and factor these closings/restrictions into your plans. |
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No, Unless things have changed again, just show up at their monthly meeting at Murray's Pub in Edenwood Plaza, Cayce, (usually 2nd Monday of the month at 6:30.) Fill out form to request to be a member. At end of meeting the membership present votes to accept the list of new member requests, and usually accepts everyone, unless they see a problem or membership again approaches 1000 members. You must have proof of being a member of a gun rights organization, NRA 2nd Amendment foundation, JPFO, etc, and you must attend a monthly range briefing before you can become an active member. Fee is currently $175.00 plus $25.00 initiation fee, (subject to change). Now be aware that some of the ranges will be in use on Saturday and/or Sunday for specific shooting groups and disciplines. IE: Cowboy action shooting, IDPA Pistol. Long range marksmanship, .22 steel challenge, etc. and for special events like the Appleseed shooting program, IDPA regional events, and gun writers weekend. So, if you are a weekend only shooter, check the monthly bulletin and factor these closings/restrictions into your plans. |
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Here is an option. I am a member. Real nice facility with multiple pistol and rifle ranges. Monthly membership meetings. But, it is heavily loaded with lots more rules than you might expect, that are rigidly enforced. They have a full time range officer who is constantly on watch for rules violations. And occasionally the range or parts thereof are closed for officially sanctioned special matches. http://midcarolinarifleclub.com/ |