I went to Atterbury Friday afternoon to sight in a couple of rifles. It was my first time there and I had a great time. Beautiful range, staff were very friendly and helpful, great overall experience. I have heard some grumblings on here about it before, but I thought it was a great place. I will definitely be going back!
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It's kind of a long drive for Indy residents, but for those that want to shoot outside to 100 yds. it's a great facility. Seems they've had their share of tough RO's (and I get that safety is top priority), but right now they seem to have a good crew. Glad your experience was a positive one.
I've never had any problems with the RO's at Atterbury. Are they strict about the rules? YES. To me that is a VERY good thing. The only time I have ever seen them be a little 'harsh' is during a cease-fire when someone touches ANYTHING on the shooting benches. Some people may think it is silly ("I was only grabbing a target from the bench"). I think it is a good thing. They are very clear when they tell you you can go forward to change targets - they specifically state over the PA that you are not to touch anything on the shooting bench. When I'm down range and I hear "GET AWAY FROM THE SHOOTING BENCH!" I appreciate the fact that they are working hard to keep me safe. I have no issue with them being 'harsh' about it. Frankly, I want to go smack the person getting near the bench while I'm down range swapping a target.
My wife and I were there yesterday, on the pistol lanes. It was a beautiful day for shooting.
There are plenty of pistol lanes, but they nearly filled up at about noon! It was a great time, as usual, and we very much appreciate the hard work put in by the folks there, especially the RSO's. They are helpful and friendly, and take the safety on the range seriously..exactly as it should be.
Any corrections from the RSO's that I have seen (and experienced, as a result of my personal brain fade
) were appropriate and welcomed.
We also drive from the Bloomington area to shoot at this range because it's the safest range we know of, and that alone makes it worth it.
There are plenty of pistol lanes, but they nearly filled up at about noon! It was a great time, as usual, and we very much appreciate the hard work put in by the folks there, especially the RSO's. They are helpful and friendly, and take the safety on the range seriously..exactly as it should be.
Any corrections from the RSO's that I have seen (and experienced, as a result of my personal brain fade
) were appropriate and welcomed. We also drive from the Bloomington area to shoot at this range because it's the safest range we know of, and that alone makes it worth it.
I was down there yesterday shooting a pair of M1 Carbines and had a great time. They had the same crew there yesterday that's been there for years and they've always been great. My guess is that when the ROs seem tough, it's because they've had to deal with some extra idiocy that day and are a bit stressed.
I was at Atterbury Shooting Complex this past Friday afternoon. I had not been there in a few months. The last time I was there someone swept my head with the muzzle of their AR and I decided to take a break from that range.
This past friday I was on the pistol range and moved my target stand back to the next concrete pad during a cease-fire. The older Gentleman in the bay next to me had never been to the range and didn't bring anything to put his targets on the stand with so I gave him a few sticky targets. When I turned around his wife was at the bench directly behind us fooling around with the wheel gun he had on the bench while pointing the muzzle at our backs. The RO never saw it. The two groups of shooters on my other side saw it but didn't say a damn thing. I got the attention of the gentleman I gave a target to and pointed at his wife. His eyes were like saucers and he started yelling at her to get away from the bench.
I like the range. I've never had a problem with any RO or staff there, but 5/10 of the times I've been there in the last two years I've seen someone violating basic safety rules because they either don't listen or don't care.
IMO, there should be a RO on either side of the range one for the 50yard bays, one for the pistol bays, and have either cover the 100 yard lanes.
This past friday I was on the pistol range and moved my target stand back to the next concrete pad during a cease-fire. The older Gentleman in the bay next to me had never been to the range and didn't bring anything to put his targets on the stand with so I gave him a few sticky targets. When I turned around his wife was at the bench directly behind us fooling around with the wheel gun he had on the bench while pointing the muzzle at our backs. The RO never saw it. The two groups of shooters on my other side saw it but didn't say a damn thing. I got the attention of the gentleman I gave a target to and pointed at his wife. His eyes were like saucers and he started yelling at her to get away from the bench.
I like the range. I've never had a problem with any RO or staff there, but 5/10 of the times I've been there in the last two years I've seen someone violating basic safety rules because they either don't listen or don't care.
IMO, there should be a RO on either side of the range one for the 50yard bays, one for the pistol bays, and have either cover the 100 yard lanes.
Robert Richardson
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People usually don't get " Barked " at unless they aren't obeying the rules.
"You may move forward to change your targets. Do not touch anything on or near the shooting benches...." Is clearly announced over the PA before anyone is allowed to move forward from the yellow line. The rules are clear and the instructions are clear. If you can't follow instructions it is your issue, not theirs for enforcing the rules. The rules are their for everyone's safety.
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hornadylnl
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Anyone know where I can find the financials on this range?
hornadylnl
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Is this a public range as in owned and/or ran by the government? If so, what is the annual budget and what is the annual income via usage fees?
Not 100% sure about the Ownership, but reading this leads me to believe that it is state owned:
DNR: Atterbury Fish & Wildlife Area
If you click on the 'Activities' tab it does list the shooting range, but redirects you to their website.
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