Help with range/ammo for NWI bachelor party

[bullfrog4ever]

I'm helping plan part of a bachelor party for my best friends wedding. As part of it, I volunteered to teach at least 8 of the guys from the wedding party the basics of firearms safety and the fundamentals of shooting. My problem is I need to go to a place where I can teach them in a safe environment and not pay range fees, or be necessarily be disturbed or distracted by other shooters while I teach mostly all new shooters. I want there experience to be a positive one, as many of them have expressed interest in possibly getting into the gun community. We'll be shooting handguns and rifles. Any ideas for NWI area?

I also need a good place to buy bulk ammo, I was thinking lucky gunner, as I've had really good luck with them on shipping quickly and low prices, but am open to suggestions if there is cheaper reliable bulk out there.

Thanks for any help!

 

[Dr Dave]

Not sure on the range but
Aim surplus, Natchez, palmetto armory are other online suppliers that have good ammo prices.

 

[j4jenk]

8 new shooters on an active range is a lot, even for an experienced instructor. If these guys really are new to firearms, I would suggest that you enroll the group in class with a certified trainer. 8+you would probably be enough to get many trainers to hold a private class for you and the guys.

As always, just my

 

[Cannon762]

Any family members/friends with property in the country? That would be your best bet.

As far as ammo, call a few local shops and see if they're having any sales. I got a case of 7.62x39 from 21st Century Firearms a few months ago for cheaper than I found online because of an awesome sale they had. Also not having to wait for shipping is awesome.

 

[Kagnew]

Eight virgin shooters at a bachelor party? How many kegs?

 

[Miketodd]

You could always go to The Willow Slough in Newton County. The range is free but you have to check their hours. 8 new shooters would be a lot to handle though.

 

[baldmax]

Kingsbury DNR range. $4 a person, you can bring a grill and have a cook out too.

 

[griffin]

I dunno about booze and strippers around a bunch of newbies with loaded firearms. Seems unsafe to me.

 

[baldmax]

If you need some assistance, I would offer mine. I am an officer in the NG and was a unit armorer. Never hurts to have an extra set of eyes.

 

[Inyomau5]

if you buy in bulk they will sometimes offer free shipping

 

[turnandshoot4]

At someone's house:

1. Safety
2. How to properly work firearms
3. Sight picture

The actual shooting is the easiest to teach. After you cover all your bases with unloaded firearms, go to the range and shoot away.

JP has plenty of parking and the RO's aren't blowhards like at the Slough. The quality of shooter isn't the best though.

 

[karl77]

Jasper-Pulaski is most likely the best place to go. Would let the range master know what your doing as well.

 

[Damean-m44]

just went to kingsbury its in laporte this week it was my first time i paid $4 bucks. its a really nice place go in the morning though because it does get a little crowded in the afternoon. the guy told me that you can even leave go eat and come back if i wanted the $4 bucks is a all day pass. you might want to call i dont know if they give a discount for large parties "its worth the try"

 

[bullfrog4ever]

No booze during this adventure, maybe later though...

I don't know anyone with enough land nearby that I would feel comfortable shooting rifles and pistols with new shooters. Unless MAC will let me use his secret spot. But I don't know him well enough for that. Could be a cool video though.

I would be teaching them all at once, but it would only be no more than 2 shooters on the firing line at a time. I've taught 4 people at once, and that worked out fine. I just want a place that'll be comfortable, unstressed and able to walk down range without having to wait for other shooters to cease fire so I can make adjustments for them.

I may try Jasper Pulaski or Winamac... Those probably sound like my best bet.

Thanks for the suggestions! It is much appreciated, and I'll try to follow up with a AAR as well.

 

[jedi]

Here is a list of all the ranges in the NWI region.
https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...ngo_general_post_part_2_a-20.html#post2908611

 

[red_zr24x4]

For the ammo, Precision Cartridge in Hobart, 219-942 2400. Dennis is a good guy.