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RE: Membership or not? - AcilletaM - 03-08-2015
(03-08-2015, 10:13 AM)mikereddot Wrote: I'd love to set our range up that you reserve the lane ahead of time, you pay for your block. You don't show up, to bad for you. I think that would alleviate no shows.
I get what you are trying to do, I've been at Bass Pro a number of times where the range is "booked" and I'm the only one there. However, I think this would reduce the number of people who reserve ahead of time or how far ahead they reserve. What would be the requirement for someone like me who has a weekly appointment?
*EDIT* - After thinking about it some more, it would probably free things up more and that's not bad.
RE: Membership or not? - fromtheplaines - 03-08-2015
Artical 2 does this. Online they have a calendar with the available times, you pick the time. And the next page you pay. When you show up they check your name to the list and the give you the lane. I like this so there isn't any fuss or mess.
RE: Membership or not? - Dutz - 03-09-2015
What we haven't talked about is the difference between a club and a membership. OnTarget is not a club. And their membership is purely pre-paid. If you go 26 times you pay nothing more than you would have. But all you get is to reserve, minor discounts on rentals, etc. Not really what I would call a club.
A nice lounge to sit it while waiting for a lane makes no sense if you are reserving. There is no wait.
So you walk into the range there is a line at the checkout counter. As a club member I can walk past that into the club room. There is nice seating, vendor machines, books videos and magazines to read or even rent. There is a checkout counter where I can take a regular lane if I didn't reserve. There is also a view overlooking all the ranges so I can watch if I want. I get 10% off all merchandise, special discounts on occasion. Half-price classes or classes with visiting trainers, i.e. Ayoob, etc. or unique seminars offered only to members. Presentations from industry people when new items come out. Demos on unique related items, tools, and equipment, i.e. body army, self-defense tools, cleaning tools, emergency equipment, etc.
I would join a club like that.
RE: Membership or not? - ssphoto - 03-09-2015
(03-08-2015, 05:50 AM)Freedoms1791 Wrote: I think reserving a lane for members only would help with no shows being that the range would have the person name and may not let them reserve after three no show for one year.
Additionally, I find at Bass Pro, they always seemed booked and you'd have to book at least a week in advance. I rarely decide to go shoot with that much scheduling forethought. And when I do get in the range, they usually only are half full.
RE: Membership or not? - ssphoto - 03-09-2015
(03-08-2015, 08:34 PM)Freedoms1791 Wrote:(03-08-2015, 05:09 PM)AcilletaM Wrote: I voted for it because I'm open to it, I'm just going be picky on what perk is worth paying for.^same
I voted too; for not for club. However I'd be open to it if it showed real benefits and value proposition. Most clubs I've seen don't do that and appear to be ripoffs.
RE: Membership or not? - ssphoto - 03-09-2015
(03-09-2015, 07:15 AM)Dutz Wrote: What we haven't talked about is the difference between a club and a membership. OnTarget is not a club. And their membership is purely pre-paid. If you go 26 times you pay nothing more than you would have. But all you get is to reserve, minor discounts on rentals, etc. Not really what I would call a club.
A nice lounge to sit it while waiting for a lane makes no sense if you are reserving. There is no wait.
So you walk into the range there is a line at the checkout counter. As a club member I can walk past that into the club room. There is nice seating, vendor machines, books videos and magazines to read or even rent. There is a checkout counter where I can take a regular lane if I didn't reserve. There is also a view overlooking all the ranges so I can watch if I want. I get 10% off all merchandise, special discounts on occasion. Half-price classes or classes with visiting trainers, i.e. Ayoob, etc. or unique seminars offered only to members. Presentations from industry people when new items come out. Demos on unique related items, tools, and equipment, i.e. body army, self-defense tools, cleaning tools, emergency equipment, etc.
I would join a club like that.
RE: Membership or not? - Fireman - 03-09-2015
I voted for membership. I agree with the rest, it must have perks that the average guy walking in off the street does not have access to. I like the idea of being able to have some lanes reserved and others for walk ins. The 10% off ammo is always nice too.
RE: Membership or not? - AcilletaM - 03-15-2015
This is taken from another local area shop that is apparently trying to get a range going. I would buy these memberships:
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- Indoor 10 lanes 75 foot pistol, rifle, and shotgun (excluding 50 BMG)
- Air conditioned and heated
- Lighted ON the target-shoot at any distance
- Computer Controlled
- $20 per hour single non member - $10 second shooter same lane
- No reservations needed
- 10 visit punch cards available for $20.00 discount-come 10 times get one free!
Annual Range Membership lets you enjoy your time at the range, free of any concerns over range time or expenses. Membership entitles you to shoot as often as you like, for one low annual fee, which can save you 50% or more off the standard hourly rates! Save even more when you sign up for a Family Membership. Sign up today to start saving, and experiencing the difference!
$499.00 Annual Membership - EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT PRICE $449.00 (Early bird is defined as before new building construction begins - Actual membership 365 days starts first day of opening)
Includes:
- Free range time for 365 days from date of purchase
- 2 free Frog Lube treatment full gun cleanings per year ($100 value)
- 1 free target with every box of ammo purchased for use at the range session
- Unlimited use unless there is a waiting list, then each member will be limited to a 1 hour session. There are no hidden fees.
- Free lane reservation (up to 10 minute late hold)
- 4 free guest passes per year
- Discounts on training classes held at the store
$599.00 Family Annual Membership (Family is defined as a husband and wife (or) head of household and significant other dwelling in the same location and up to 3 dependents up to the age of 18) - (EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT PRICE $549)
EXECUTIVE MEMBERSHIP EARLY BIRD (LIMIT 10) = $10,000
- Includes all the of singles, couples, and family membership privileges LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP
- FREE ammo and targets for all shooting sessions
- First in line-no reservations needed
RE: Membership or not? - Codyp911 - 06-19-2015
It would depend on the perks.
RE: Membership or not? - British Gunner - 06-25-2015
Heading out to Arizona later this year and thought I would check out the ranges out there. Came across a range in Scottsdale that has a monthly membership fee of $30 with unlimited free range time, plus free machine gun rental (+ 2 mags) on your birthday. Seems like a good deal to me
RE: Membership or not? - Karl B - 06-25-2015
Without knowing what a membership would gain me, I can't say.
Even if it's just that members shoot for free or at a discount, it would help. Membership cost would be the deal maker/breaker for me.
RE: Membership or not? - jfergus7 - 06-25-2015
I am really happy and fine with either way. The idea of a membership is cool because of some of the possible perks and most likely a nicer facility!
Membership or not? - AcilletaM - 10-29-2015
Pine Tree Pistol Club allows 24 hr/7 day access. Alpha Range in McHenry has hours from 6am to midnight. Access beyond the normal 10-8 would be a good membership perk.
RE: Membership or not? - Mike25 - 10-30-2015
I'd be a member if the price was reasonable and it would have to include unlimited use of range. GTR is a great range but I could care less about the lounge and guest passes and IMO their membership prices are ridiculous.
Mike, are there any plans on Red Dot opening a range in the future? Indoor or outdoor?
RE: Membership or not? - Mike25 - 10-30-2015
(03-15-2015, 10:27 PM)AcilletaM Wrote: This is taken from another local area shop that is apparently trying to get a range going. I would buy these memberships:
Quote:--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- Indoor 10 lanes 75 foot pistol, rifle, and shotgun (excluding 50 BMG)
- Air conditioned and heated
- Lighted ON the target-shoot at any distance
- Computer Controlled
- $20 per hour single non member - $10 second shooter same lane
- No reservations needed
- 10 visit punch cards available for $20.00 discount-come 10 times get one free!
Annual Range Membership lets you enjoy your time at the range, free of any concerns over range time or expenses. Membership entitles you to shoot as often as you like, for one low annual fee, which can save you 50% or more off the standard hourly rates! Save even more when you sign up for a Family Membership. Sign up today to start saving, and experiencing the difference!
$499.00 Annual Membership - EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT PRICE $449.00 (Early bird is defined as before new building construction begins - Actual membership 365 days starts first day of opening)
Includes:
- Free range time for 365 days from date of purchase
- 2 free Frog Lube treatment full gun cleanings per year ($100 value)
- 1 free target with every box of ammo purchased for use at the range session
- Unlimited use unless there is a waiting list, then each member will be limited to a 1 hour session. There are no hidden fees.
- Free lane reservation (up to 10 minute late hold)
- 4 free guest passes per year
- Discounts on training classes held at the store
$599.00 Family Annual Membership (Family is defined as a husband and wife (or) head of household and significant other dwelling in the same location and up to 3 dependents up to the age of 18) - (EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT PRICE $549)
EXECUTIVE MEMBERSHIP EARLY BIRD (LIMIT 10) = $10,000
- Includes all the of singles, couples, and family membership privileges LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP
- FREE ammo and targets for all shooting sessions
- First in line-no reservations needed
Can you say where this local shop is located and where the range would be?
Membership or not? - AcilletaM - 10-30-2015
(10-30-2015, 11:42 AM)Mike25 Wrote: Can you say where this local shop is located and where the range would be?
It was from 1st Class Firearms in Zion. They are being shutdown so no range.
RE: Membership or not? - Mike25 - 10-30-2015
(10-30-2015, 04:13 PM)AcilletaM Wrote:(10-30-2015, 11:42 AM)Mike25 Wrote: Can you say where this local shop is located and where the range would be?
It was from 1st Class Firearms in Zion. They are being shutdown so no range.
Gotcha, thanks
RE: Membership or not? - mikereddot - 10-31-2015
(10-30-2015, 04:13 PM)AcilletaM Wrote:(10-30-2015, 11:42 AM)Mike25 Wrote: Can you say where this local shop is located and where the range would be?
It was from 1st Class Firearms in Zion. They are being shutdown so no range.
The owner of first class is the brother of the guy that owns GTR. I think the membership stuff was there from before they had their feud
RE: Membership or not? - mikereddot - 10-31-2015
(10-30-2015, 11:37 AM)Mike25 Wrote: Mike, are there any plans on Red Dot opening a range in the future? Indoor or outdoor?
We are talking to the landlord about building one on site. We need to see how a few other things develop before doing that.
I'd love to have it open 24 hours/day.
Trying to see if we would have enough support for it.
Membership or not? - jfergus7 - 10-31-2015
That would be awesome Mike!
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