NW Indiana shooting ranges

[Amattern]

Any guys in north-west Indiana that could recommend a shooting range/ranges to me? Indoor or out door is fine, rifle and pistol preferred. I will be up that way for a majority of next week and I am looking to do a little shooting with a couple others I am staying with.

Thanks in advance.

 

[actaeon277]

Blythe's of Valpo is nice. Indoor. No high powered cartridges (bottlenecked)
Blythe's Sport Shop

Outdoor you have
Winimac
Willow Slough
Jasper Pulaski

 

[cp009]

Any guys in north-west Indiana that could recommend a shooting range/ranges to me? Indoor or out door is fine, rifle and pistol preferred. I will be up that way for a majority of next week and I am looking to do a little shooting with a couple others I am staying with.

Thanks in advance.

I would recommend Willoslough DNR if the weather permits, but many will say Deb's I honestly find that place to poorly ventilated and the crowd can make you uneasy at times.

 

[SkullDaddy.45]

Blythes has a new range worth looking at, also Deb's in Hammond has good people working there, can't go wrong with either,

 

[jedi]

Here you go.
INGunOwners - Useful Links

 

[PX4me]

Just went to Debs for the first time today. The guys were nice enough and even let me in 10 minutes early. Didn't see Deb, maybe next time. The range fee, target and ammo prices were reasonable.

The range does leave a bit to be desired with regard to light and ventilation (not really enough of either) but it sure is convenient for me and I will definitely be going back.

It's about 30 seconds off of 80/94 on Kennedy going north. Don't blink or you'll pass it by.

 

[jedi]

It's an OK place for the location (only one in LAKE county). Might I suggest you come meet us at Winamac at the end of the month.

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...son_4_sun_24_mar_2013_nwi_meet_and_shoot.html

If you are willing to travel a bit farther the indoor range in blythes in valpo is nice, renewly remodeled, but a tad bit too LOUD for me.

 

[dt420]

Kingsbury isnt too bad. I do alot of shooting there.

 

[PX4me]

It's an OK place for the location (only one in LAKE county). Might I suggest you come meet us at Winamac at the end of the month.

OK works.

It's close and bearable, probably because I will be there at opening most days. I'm sure it's a different story if you're there with the riffraff clientele. Don't think I'll be showing up on a Friday or Saturday night or anything.

Blythe's is much nicer but it's a lot farther away. By the time I'm done with my 12 mpg round trip it's not nearly as gas-friendly either.

As far as Winamac? I would love to meet you guys and gals but that's a work day for me, so I'm out. Next time do a Saturday will ya?

 

[MML]

You can't go wrong at Blythe's they have an up to date ventilation system with decent lighting and the people are great.

 

[CitiusFortius]

Just went to Debs for the first time today. The guys were nice enough and even let me in 10 minutes early. Didn't see Deb, maybe next time. The range fee, target and ammo prices were reasonable.

Kingsbury is the place to go on a weekday. Its super crowded on weekends. (Although, weather may keep the numbers down)

DNR: Kingsbury

As far as Debs, last year I was at kingsbury, there was a group of 5 or 6 all wearing Debs t-shirts. In fairness, i do not know for sure if they are affiliated.

But one of the guys was just berating a 10-12 year old kid for forgetting something. The other guys joined in mocking the kid.

Left a VERY bad taste in my mouth. Again - dont know for sure the relationship with debs, but like it or not, they were certainly repping the brand.

 

[7urtle]

debs is nice because its close. i prefer blythe because i can shoot the shotgun and shop. kingsbury is nice although the range master was rude. fellow shooter gave me tips on my mosin

 

[Seven High]

Midwest Gun & Range
128 Rush Ct.
Elkhart, IN
574-293-2030

 

[toomuchfun57]

I like Blythes for indoor pistol range, I guess I may be one of the few that does`nt like Kingsbury, I find the RO overbearing there. I much prefer Winimac or JP

 

[Psode27]

Another vote for winamac. It's a bit of a drive from me, but any full on range day where I'll spend any amount of time, winamac is my fav choice.

 

[bloodandgutsmurphy]

All Northwest Indiana shooters should pitch in and buy some land in Lake County so we can build our own outdoor range

 

[PX4me]

All Northwest Indiana shooters should pitch in and buy some land in Lake County so we can build our own outdoor range

Outdoor would definitely be cheaper but indoor would be nicer for year round shooting.

Not sure what it would cost to get an outdoor up and running but an indoor is a few million easy. (I've actually looked into it)

You've got the property, the building, the actual range (which is way more expensive than I though it would be), insurance, hazardous materials clean-up (the lead from the bullets), an FFL if you're going to sell guns, employees to pay... the list goes on.

So how much are you willing to put up? I'd have to hit the lotto to take the plunge.

 

[SmokinSigs357]

Midwest Gun & Range
128 Rush Ct.
Elkhart, IN
574-293-2030

Elkhart isn't in Northwest Indiana today...

 

[Midskier]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Seven High
Midwest Gun & Range
128 Rush Ct.
Elkhart, IN
574-293-2030

Elkhart isn't in Northwest Indiana today...

no, no it's not, but it's always been worth the drive each time we've been here - plus we can shoot handgun and long guns here - (95+miles one way from st john)
besides if I take the fam to blythes we end up dropping another $60+ @ industrial revolution for dinner ............

 

[Amattern]

Thanks everyone. Ended up going to Blythes in Valpo today. Didnt get to shoot rifles like we wanted to but got to shoot some handguns and my new remington 11-87 police!