Recommend A Range

[TC95GT]

I need some recommendations for an outdoor range that is currently accepting members. I am on a couple of lists, but it may take a while before they open up.

Must have a rifle range I can practice prone, sitting and standing. My recent attendance at the Appleseed shoot has exposed another glaring weakness in my shooting fu. A 50 to 100 yd range would be plenty of distance at this point.

A decent pistol range to practice IDPA/Steel stuff would be another requirement.

So far I am looking at Beaverbrook, Isanti and another one located south about an hour that I can’t remember the name of at the moment. I live in the St. Paul area.

Any suggestions and contact info greatly appreciated.

Thanks

[justaguy]

I think non members can use Oakdale at certain times. Some here are members and I'm sure will chime in.

[ttousi]

OGC >>>>>>Open to the public weekends 8-4 starting first weekend in June

[Lastgunshop]

Are you or your dad ,mom Vet's? if so their is a outdoor range for you.Legion Post 435 Gun Club
http://www.post435gunclub.org

[jac714]

I belong to Beaverbrook and have been very happy with the ranges and facilities.

[Vlad]

I am an active member at Isanti County Sportsmans Club. Dues this year are 70$ and there is a 30$ deposit if you want a fob to get throught the gate durring non league times. There is a 138 yard rifle range, 50 yard pistol two trap houses and a really good archery range. I would be happy to meet and give you the nickle tour. We do not have steel on the pistol range, YET but I am working on it. Tom

[lenny7]

Are you or your dad ,mom Vet's? if so their is a outdoor range for you.Legion Post 435 Gun Club
http://www.post435gunclub.org

Just to clarify this, to belong to the Post 435 gun club, you or your spouse must first be a member of Legion Post 435, either as legion member, Sons of the American Legion, or the American Legion Auxiliary. One can join Post 435 and the gun club at the same time.

Sons of the American Legion Eligibility
* All male descendants, adopted sons and stepsons of Members of any post of The American Legion are eligible.
* Such male descendants of veterans who died in service during World War 1, World War 11, the Korean War, the
Vietnam War, Lebanon, Grenada, Panama, and the Persian Gulf War as noted on the American Legion Application
form are eligible.
* All male descendants, adopted sons and stepsons of veterans who died after their honorable discharge from such
service, but whom may never have been Members of the American Legion are eligible.
* Note: If your “Eligible Veteran” (e.g. your father) is living but is not an enrolled member of The American
Legion, you can enroll him and become eligible for SAL Membership.

American Legion Auxiliary Eligibility
* The mothers, wives, daughters, sisters, granddaughters, great-granddaughters and grandmothers of members of
The American Legion.
* The mothers, wives, daughters, sisters, granddaughters, great-granddaughters and grandmothers of those who
served in the Armed Forces of the United States during any of the eligibility periods listed and who died in the line
of duty during such service, or who, having received an Honorable Discharge, died after such service.
* The mothers, wives, daughters, sisters, granddaughters, great-granddaughters and grandmothers of those who
were citizens of the United States and who served during any of the eligibility periods in the Armed Forces of any of
the governments who were allies of the United States and who died in the line of duty during such service, or who,
having received an Honorable Discharge, died after such service.
* Women who are eligible for membership in The American Legion in their own right.
This eligibility includes step-relatives

American Legion Eligibility
* Any person (Male or Female) who served at least one day of active duty in the military during any of the dates on
the American Legion Application form and who is either still serving honorably or has been honorably discharged,
is eligible.

The service eligibility dates referred to are:

* April 6, 1917 - November 11, 1918
* December 7, 1941 - December 31, 1946
* June 25, 1950 - January 31, 1955
* February 28, 1961 - May 7, 1975
* August 24, 1982 - July 31, 1984
* December 20, 1989 - January 31, 1990
* August 2, 1990, to the cessation of hostilities as determined by the government of the United States

[ComradeBurg]

Take a look at Delano Sportsman's Club...

http://www.delanosportsmensclub.com/

I'm a member there and they have a pretty nice, albeit smaller, setup. They have distances up to 100 yards with covered shooting areas. They are accepting members as far as I know as well.

[Stradawhovious]

You could always look into the Isanti County Sportsman's Club. Located about an hour north of you, but worth the drive. Rifle to 140 yds, well kempt pistol with slabs at 25 yds and 7 yds, two trap houses and a 3D archery range. $70 per year and if you want a key fob for the security gate it is a $30 refundable deposit. Come to the Pin Shoot on July 5th for a tour.

[870TC]

Bald Eagle Sportsman's Association (besamn.com) is taking members. Its between White Bear Lake and Hugo.

[goalie]

I personally think 600 yards is a good range. Not too close, not too far that the small stuff goes sub-sonic before hitting the target.

[Kachad]

Hudson Rod and Gun Club

[TC95GT]

Thanks for all the great info. Now all I need to do is decide.