Opening an indoor range on the North Side, Carmel, Zionsville

[SmileDocHill]

That is a couple blocks from where I useed to live and I still drive by there on my way home from work. I hope this goes alright for you, if it does I'm sure we'll be on a first name basis in no time.

 

[Hiram2005]

I'm up the road by Sheridan. Get it going and you can count on me to be there.

 

[shootinghoosier]

I have no connection with this law firm or the individual attorney, but Mary Solada at Bingham McHale has a great reputation in real estate/zoning.

 

[casselmb]

Atty recommendation

I'm not sure who you were using before, but Mike Andreoli has a lot of experience and is based in Zionsville. He has been very successful with zoning and land use issues in the past (e.g. Wal-Mart's failed proposal for a Zionsville store). You might want to give him a try. Good luck!

 

[Aggar]

Don't know one but I'm just up the road less than 20 minutes. How big of rifles and how long of range?

 

[Martin Draco]

Don't know one but I'm just up the road less than 20 minutes. How big of rifles and how long of range?

We haven't quite figured all that out, but we're hoping for 50 yard.

 

[gohard43]

No lawyer recommendations but I'm right off 146th in Carmel! I know myself and a few others in the area not on this board that would love a close range to use !!

 

[revance]

I am in Zionsville... this sounds great! As long as your prices are alright.

Is the main complaint about the range the noise issue? While not what you were planning, you might get further if you restrict the range to handgun cartridges. That would reduce the noise a lot. Obviously try for everything first.

Is this in Boone or Hamilton Co? I would think it wouldn't be that bad in Boone outside of Zionsville's control.

 

[Martin Draco]

I am in Zionsville... this sounds great! As long as your prices are alright.

Is the main complaint about the range the noise issue? While not what you were planning, you might get further if you restrict the range to handgun cartridges. That would reduce the noise a lot. Obviously try for everything first.

Is this in Boone or Hamilton Co? I would think it wouldn't be that bad in Boone outside of Zionsville's control.

It's Boone Co. and it is Zionsville. They don't have any complaints yet because we are not going to present it to the zoning board until all our ducks are in a row. Historically Zionsville is not the easiest place to deal with as zoning and development is concerned, which is why I want to get a legal representative that is familiar enough with the ins and outs to get the job done. A pistol only range is out of the question as far as I'm concerned. We're wanting to offer shooters what some of the other ranges don't at a competitive price.
The noise won't be a problem due to the way the range will be constructed.

Hopefully we can make things happen

 

[mcolford]

Good luck! I live too far away to even have a guess for a lawyer.

Its just over an hour and a half drive, but if/when you get this done, I would love to come down and see it! Always up for supporting a local businessman!


-MColford

 

[Blackhawk2001]

Hope you're successful; I only live 15 minutes away.

 

[Dogman]

Might give Jeff Bellamy a call if you do need a new lawyer.
He's with Thrasher, Buschmann, & Voelkel, P.C.

317 686-4773

Thrasher Buschmann & Voelkel, P.C. Attorneys At Law

 

[ws6guy]

God willing I hope you are able to get this done! I live 5-10 minutes from there and I could see many stops in on the way home from work to do a little shooting. It would be great to have some place this close, heck I think I would need to get a annual membership if offered. I'll do some asking around about a lawyer...I'll let you know if I come up with anything.

 

[DBH]

I am about 3 miles east from you. Bring the range, we need it! I know an attorney or two and will see what experience they have with zoning in Hamilton/ Boone counties.

 

[SmileDocHill]

WOW, there are a lot more Carmel Zionsville guys than I thought on here. I used to live about 1 mile East of the intersection you mention (146th and US 421) and I only live about 5 miles away now.
Out of curiosity why did you decide to buy and build within the city limits of Zionsville? That location is right at the corner of Zionsville and Carmel and (whatever is north of there?). I really don't know what I'm talking about but it seems like just heading north of there a little would put you out a city/town zoning area. I could be wrong, and I am often, I'm mostly saying that to explain the reasoning for the location selection question.

 

[85t5mcss]

1 word=annexation. Wouldn't matter if he went 2 miles north and then got annexed in, if they don't like it, they will do what they can to shut u down. I'm all for this, and I'm glad that it is getting done correctly, too. Gotta CYA. I hope it flies and gets put in. Be real nice if an outdoor 200 Yd range was approved. 1 of the down sides to this area is the money and pull that people have on the boards (including zoning). 1 of the upsides is the money and pull that people have on these same boards. Strange how that works.

Bring it on.

 

[richwin]

This would be great to have a Range closer to were I live, besides I am not a big fan of some of the places currently in Indy. I wish you the best of luck and hope to see this a reality some day.

 

[gunsrfun]

I'm thinking the old landfill would make a great backstop

 

[WOLFEMAN]

Great news that a range may open on the North side of Indy or
Zionsville. Just a short drive from Lafayette. Applied Ballistics
is in Lafayette and it's a class range but it would be nice
to have another close. Good Luck Guys!!!!

 

[grunt soldier]

martin man thats awesome when we talked about the range i figured it was just your personal set up. let me know if you need any help or anything. also congrats on the new venture. i will be by there often if you can make it happen