I heard a rumor of a range shut down....

[greyhound47]

Like I said, it is just a rumor but someone told me that a range in Huntington got shut down for safety reasons/complaints. What are the possibilities? It can't be Roush Reservoir. The nearest range to that that I can think of is Hillside.....last time I was there they were REAL jumpy about the where's and how's to shoot and they said they have had some complaints. Anyone know anything about this?

 

[shooter1054]

I haven't heard anything about Hillside closing. Everytime I've been there, it has been very safe. I will shoot at Hillside anytime.

 

[Sailor]

I have never heard this either. Very safe there.

 

[greyhound47]

Guys, don't get me wrong, I LOVE shooting at Hillside. A little expensive but worth it. Again, I am just feeling out this rumor. If not Roush or Hillside, are there any other ranges around Huntington area?

 

[Sailor]

Rumors are best left ignored and perpetuated.

 

[greyhound47]

Well, that's very mature of you, Sailor. Try to remember that almost all news (especially certain news) starts out as rumor until proven.

 

[Audie Murphy]

A couple of the Roush Lake range officer are members of INGO, hopefully they will see this and chime in.

 

[Sailor]

First hand knowledge and rumor are different. Rumors and gossip only hurt others and destroy your credibility.

 

[greyhound47]

First hand knowledge and rumor are different. Rumors and gossip only hurt others and destroy your credibility.

OK, let's try this again. I heard a rumor that a range got shut down in the Huntington area. That is it. This rumor cannot hurt anyone as it is not attached to a specific place or name.

 

[JettaKnight]

I was just at Roush last week, definitely not closed.

 

[seamus]

Rumor dispelled.

 

[greyhound47]

Guess so since there are only three ranges in the area and all are accounted for! Good news.

 

[Audie Murphy]

I was just at Roush last week, definitely not closed.

I thought they were closed till the 28th of this month(per website). Maybe go there this coming weekend if the weather is okay

 

[JettaKnight]

The Roush website is not a good guide for their hours. When in doubt, call.

 

[Captain Bligh]

DNR poured a boat load of money into Huntington to improve it. I can't imagine what concern it poses that would shut it down. Goodness, I hope we don't have to go back to shooting through those concrete tubes. That was the worst.

 

[686 Shooter]

DNR poured a boat load of money into Huntington to improve it. I can't imagine what concern it poses that would shut it down. Goodness, I hope we don't have to go back to shooting through those concrete tubes. That was the worst.

I fired a ported 45/70 through one of those tubes, that's a mistake you will only make once. I haven't been to Roush range for awhile, but they did a great job with it.

 

[Fullmag]

DNR poured a boat load of money into Huntington to improve it. I can't imagine what concern it poses that would shut it down. Goodness, I hope we don't have to go back to shooting through those concrete tubes. That was the worst.

Was going to ask about them. Been several years since shooting there and we were out hunting and kept hearing this really strange sound and couldn't figure out what was. When we finally showed up at the range found out what sound was. Like looking down a telescope to shoot.

The only good thing about them awful things were didn't need ear protection standing down from the shooter.