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So I went to the range at Basspro in Gurnee yesterday I learn something about the policy they have for CCW holders. As a CCW holder I would always put my firearm in my bag so Basspro could lock it down at the front desk and I can carry it through the store up to the range. Up at the range the range master would unlock the firearm and I was good to go.
What I learned yesterday and being CCW holder that isn't required. All you need to do is check in at the front desk. If you are carrying just notify the front desk and they will require a FOID and CCW cards. If you bring multiple firearms in a range bag they will still need to be lock down but the conceal carry firearm won't need to be locked.
What I learned yesterday and being CCW holder that isn't required. All you need to do is check in at the front desk. If you are carrying just notify the front desk and they will require a FOID and CCW cards. If you bring multiple firearms in a range bag they will still need to be lock down but the conceal carry firearm won't need to be locked.
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Thanks for the post! I thought it was pretty silly that I went to Bass Pro to shoot my bow, had my FNX9 concealed on my side, but had to get the bow checked and locked up 
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So I went into the range today to confirm. You just need to have a FOID card with you. They shouldn't need to see the CCW, just state they you have a CCW if your not bring in any other firearms with you.
(09-19-2014, 03:49 PM)RJDSRT Wrote: Thanks for the post! I thought it was pretty silly that I went to Bass Pro to shoot my bow, had my FNX9 concealed on my side, but had to get the bow checked and locked up
When I first started to question the front desk about the CCW policy, I was told you just need to inform the front desk about the CCW and that you have the firearm on you. They still need to lock the bag up before you go up to the range. I laughed and asked them why they need to lock the range bag up when you have the firearm on your person. The person at the front desk told me "That's where the ammo is". I guess my continuing laughing gave them second thoughts about that story since I explained to the nice front desk person most people that have CCW carry the firearm loaded already and not to mention some people carry an extra mag on the other hip.
The front desk person broke down and said " it reduces shop lifting". 
(09-19-2014, 03:49 PM)RJDSRT Wrote: Thanks for the post! I thought it was pretty silly that I went to Bass Pro to shoot my bow, had my FNX9 concealed on my side, but had to get the bow checked and locked up
When I first started to question the front desk about the CCW policy, I was told you just need to inform the front desk about the CCW and that you have the firearm on you. They still need to lock the bag up before you go up to the range. I laughed and asked them why they need to lock the range bag up when you have the firearm on your person. The person at the front desk told me "That's where the ammo is". I guess my continuing laughing gave them second thoughts about that story since I explained to the nice front desk person most people that have CCW carry the firearm loaded already and not to mention some people carry an extra mag on the other hip.
The front desk person broke down and said " it reduces shop lifting".
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(09-19-2014, 10:18 AM)Rodney Wrote: So I went to the range at Basspro in Gurnee yesterday I learn something about the policy they have for CCW holders. As a CCW holder I would always put my firearm in my bag so Basspro could lock it down at the front desk and I can carry it through the store up to the range. Up at the range the range master would unlock the firearm and I was good to go.
What I learned yesterday and being CCW holder that isn't required. All you need to do is check in at the front desk. If you are carrying just notify the front desk and they will require a FOID and CCW cards. If you bring multiple firearms in a range bag they will still need to be lock down but the conceal carry firearm won't need to be locked.
Thanks for the info Rodney...
(09-19-2014, 10:18 AM)Rodney Wrote: So I went to the range at Basspro in Gurnee yesterday I learn something about the policy they have for CCW holders. As a CCW holder I would always put my firearm in my bag so Basspro could lock it down at the front desk and I can carry it through the store up to the range. Up at the range the range master would unlock the firearm and I was good to go.
What I learned yesterday and being CCW holder that isn't required. All you need to do is check in at the front desk. If you are carrying just notify the front desk and they will require a FOID and CCW cards. If you bring multiple firearms in a range bag they will still need to be lock down but the conceal carry firearm won't need to be locked.
Thanks for the info Rodney...
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Well, i'm just glad they support CCW. The Bristol Range doesn't allow Conceal Carry. Really?
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(09-20-2014, 08:32 AM)MikeRioux Wrote: Well, i'm just glad they support CCW. The Bristol Range doesn't allow Conceal Carry. Really?
The Bristol Range is strange. Also one round in a magazine at a time as I recall the last time I asked at the Range.
(09-20-2014, 08:32 AM)MikeRioux Wrote: Well, i'm just glad they support CCW. The Bristol Range doesn't allow Conceal Carry. Really?
The Bristol Range is strange. Also one round in a magazine at a time as I recall the last time I asked at the Range.
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That's what you get when politics of a club trumps common sense.
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That's why I never go there. Better to go to McMiller and have fun day at the range. Bristol was a one trip bad experience. Range Nazi' to the extreme. I would never join Bristol, they are not sportsmen there.
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I'm thinking of trying to hit up the McMiller range today. Not sure if I'll have enough time to get up there though. and how does Bristol range not allow CC?? That's no fun.
But that's great to know about Bass Pro. I never really used their range much because it seemed more of a hassle than other places with the checking in and locking up and all that. which I understand especially being connected to the mall. I've started to take a liking to it though.
Hopefully if we can give enough continued support RDA can open their own dedicated range!
But that's great to know about Bass Pro. I never really used their range much because it seemed more of a hassle than other places with the checking in and locking up and all that. which I understand especially being connected to the mall. I've started to take a liking to it though.
Hopefully if we can give enough continued support RDA can open their own dedicated range!
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(09-20-2014, 12:38 PM)Ringo3632 Wrote: I'm thinking of trying to hit up the McMiller range today. Not sure if I'll have enough time to get up there though. and how does Bristol range not allow CC?? That's no fun.
But that's great to know about Bass Pro. I never really used their range much because it seemed more of a hassle than other places with the checking in and locking up and all that. which I understand especially being connected to the mall. I've started to take a liking to it though.
Hopefully if we can give enough continued support RDA can open their own dedicated range!
Well said Ringo, that would be great if RDA got a range. I'm heading to MCMillers tomorrow. Looking forward to it.
(09-20-2014, 12:38 PM)Ringo3632 Wrote: I'm thinking of trying to hit up the McMiller range today. Not sure if I'll have enough time to get up there though. and how does Bristol range not allow CC?? That's no fun.
But that's great to know about Bass Pro. I never really used their range much because it seemed more of a hassle than other places with the checking in and locking up and all that. which I understand especially being connected to the mall. I've started to take a liking to it though.
Hopefully if we can give enough continued support RDA can open their own dedicated range!
Well said Ringo, that would be great if RDA got a range. I'm heading to MCMillers tomorrow. Looking forward to it.
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(09-20-2014, 03:04 PM)Mike25 Wrote: (09-20-2014, 12:38 PM)Ringo3632 Wrote: I'm thinking of trying to hit up the McMiller range today. Not sure if I'll have enough time to get up there though. and how does Bristol range not allow CC?? That's no fun.
But that's great to know about Bass Pro. I never really used their range much because it seemed more of a hassle than other places with the checking in and locking up and all that. which I understand especially being connected to the mall. I've started to take a liking to it though.
Hopefully if we can give enough continued support RDA can open their own dedicated range!
Well said Ringo, that would be great if RDA got a range. I'm heading to MCMillers tomorrow. Looking forward to it.
I'm going to my church, St. McMiller tomorrow too! I'll be thinking all night what to bring with for fun... And I will wear my Red Dot Arms swag!
(09-20-2014, 03:04 PM)Mike25 Wrote: (09-20-2014, 12:38 PM)Ringo3632 Wrote: I'm thinking of trying to hit up the McMiller range today. Not sure if I'll have enough time to get up there though. and how does Bristol range not allow CC?? That's no fun.
But that's great to know about Bass Pro. I never really used their range much because it seemed more of a hassle than other places with the checking in and locking up and all that. which I understand especially being connected to the mall. I've started to take a liking to it though.
Hopefully if we can give enough continued support RDA can open their own dedicated range!
Well said Ringo, that would be great if RDA got a range. I'm heading to MCMillers tomorrow. Looking forward to it.
I'm going to my church, St. McMiller tomorrow too! I'll be thinking all night what to bring with for fun... And I will wear my Red Dot Arms swag!
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I've never been there before but I'm excited to try it out. We ended up going to bass pro today for while. Tried the "ball and dummy" drill. It was so frustrating but I liked it at the same time. I can't wait to try it some more
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(09-20-2014, 12:38 PM)Ringo3632 Wrote: Hopefully if we can give enough continued support RDA can open their own dedicated range!
RDA Range, that would be great. 
(09-20-2014, 12:38 PM)Ringo3632 Wrote: Hopefully if we can give enough continued support RDA can open their own dedicated range!
RDA Range, that would be great.
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(09-20-2014, 08:32 AM)MikeRioux Wrote: Well, i'm just glad they support CCW. The Bristol Range doesn't allow Conceal Carry. Really?
Yes because you can't guarantee a safe line when you have cc. It makes sense to me.
(09-20-2014, 08:32 AM)MikeRioux Wrote: Well, i'm just glad they support CCW. The Bristol Range doesn't allow Conceal Carry. Really?
Yes because you can't guarantee a safe line when you have cc. It makes sense to me.
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I can understand a range or gun store restricting CCW, because they want a SAFE range or environment. They want to make sure that during training there is no chance of an accidental discharge. It is a grey area, but why not err on the side of complete safety.
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Exactly you can have a lot of guys down range checking targets. So it's a good best practice to make sure every gun is clear.
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Well....if the gun is concealed, and it stays there, the should be ZERO chance of an incident. Should be no difference from a restaurant to a gun shop/Range.
Bass pro does allow to use your concealed firearm to use at the range. I wouldn't allow that, but they claim that folks have signed a waiver, so....
Regardless, holstering at BP shouldn't be any different that doing at home.
Bass pro does allow to use your concealed firearm to use at the range. I wouldn't allow that, but they claim that folks have signed a waiver, so....
Regardless, holstering at BP shouldn't be any different that doing at home.
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I understand. But one of the biggest costs for a range is probably insurance. And the Insurance company would probably double premiums even without the rule. I personally see no issue with holstered/secured weapons. To me they count as encased firearms. But I can understand a rule like that at a range being enforced. As to private property, I think those rules are best left to the property owner.
Personally, If I were going into Red Dot Arms I would ask. And I can understand if you said it is OK, but not in a sanctioned class.
But I think the final rules should rest with the property owner.
Personally, If I were going into Red Dot Arms I would ask. And I can understand if you said it is OK, but not in a sanctioned class.
But I think the final rules should rest with the property owner.
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(10-09-2014, 09:03 AM)BelieveIn308 Wrote: I can understand a range or gun store restricting CCW, because they want a SAFE range or environment. They want to make sure that during training there is no chance of an accidental discharge. It is a grey area, but why not err on the side of complete safety.
A gun store restricting carry because they want a safe enviornment? Think about that, Ken.
Of all places, a gun store should be the LAST to restrict the carry of a product they sell to law abiding folks to protect themselves. 
"Gun control is like trying to reduce drunk driving by making it tougher for sober people to own cars."
(10-09-2014, 09:03 AM)BelieveIn308 Wrote: I can understand a range or gun store restricting CCW, because they want a SAFE range or environment. They want to make sure that during training there is no chance of an accidental discharge. It is a grey area, but why not err on the side of complete safety.
A gun store restricting carry because they want a safe enviornment? Think about that, Ken.
Of all places, a gun store should be the LAST to restrict the carry of a product they sell to law abiding folks to protect themselves.
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(10-09-2014, 09:52 AM)mikereddot Wrote: Well....if the gun is concealed, and it stays there, the should be ZERO chance of an incident. Should be no difference from a restaurant to a gun shop/Range.
That is why Bristol doesn't allow it, because it depends on a if. And when they have people down range they don't want a hot weapon on the field.If it was a traditional lane range ie artical 2 I don't see a problem. Since no one is down range. There are reasons to not like Bristol, but I don't agree with this one
(10-09-2014, 09:52 AM)mikereddot Wrote: Well....if the gun is concealed, and it stays there, the should be ZERO chance of an incident. Should be no difference from a restaurant to a gun shop/Range.
That is why Bristol doesn't allow it, because it depends on a if. And when they have people down range they don't want a hot weapon on the field.If it was a traditional lane range ie artical 2 I don't see a problem. Since no one is down range. There are reasons to not like Bristol, but I don't agree with this one
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