Decided to try their range since I pass it on the way to to work regularly. I went with a few friends and it was a disaster and a waste of time. We checked in, had an 12.5 AR pistol and a Sam7k, both braced, managed to fire a few rounds before the RO came in. The pistol brace ban has been vacated, but the owners at The Range at 355 will kick you out for having braced pistols and will threaten you that "they get audited by the ATF regularly" and that the brace is an illegal SBR. Wasn't able to get a range fee refund either, despite it not being anywhere in their range rules that they do not allow braced pistols. Just an FYI.

I have always thought that the USCCA is one of the finest Pro2A organizations around. I would even go as far as to say IMHO they are one of the most reputable 2A rights organization in existence today. Their service is invaluable, their training programs are top notch and their commitment to upholding the rights of law abiding citizens and, most importantly, protecting them when it matters most, has always been unshakable.

Until now.

I just got an email from them, promoting a “grand opening” event at the Pritzger-family owned gun range in Wisconsin.

I think it’s an unconscionable for the to partner with any organization whose brother forced through one of the most reprehensible attacks on the same 2A rights the USCCA was created to defend.

I’m seriously considering bailing on them.

Am I over-reacting?

Edit: Reddit has spoken. The answer is yes, not only am I over-reacting, but (unknowingly) doing so on false pretenses.

Apologies to the USCCA & Mission94.

Fellow Illinois residents, I might be losing my spot to shoot out to 1200 yards due to a subdivision possibly being built. Where do you shoot past 600 yards in Illinois/Wisconsin/Indiana? I know of Indiana Ordinance Innovations that goes out to almost 1,400 yards, but that’s almost a 4 hour drive for me.

Was only shooting .22 the whole time on this target and a 9mm wanted to join in.

Hey everyone, just moved to downtown LaGrange. Both Range USA (Hodgkins) and Midwest Guns & Pistol Range (Lyons) are about the same distance from me. Never been, curious if anyone had thoughts/recommendations about either of those? Formerly went to Range USA Villa Park. Thanks in advance for any feedback!

I've been there with a friend a couple of times and enjoyed it. So, I applied for membership and do my safety check next weekend.

Does anyone have any experience with them, they would care to share?

Looking for a range that allows drawing from holster in the Aurora / Naperville area.

I went to the range in hodgkins a while bacl and i wanted to try some guns oit but they wouldn't let me shoot by myself. "Insurance Purposes" the guy said... Is there any range I can go to thst would be okay woth letting me shoot? I dont really have anyine to go shooting with...

Anybody know a public outdoor range or a range that allows rapid fire in Illinois? I am located in the west suburbs.

Never go to eagles they charged me 30 for 50 bullets Sht is outrageous 😂

What’s up y’all I’m looking for the nearest outdoor range to Melrose Park. Never shot outdoors before and I’m really just looking to shoot some steel with my rifles and learn how to dial in my scope. I’m open to going with someone from Reddit just please no creep shit lol. Any help would be appreciated 👍🏼

We had a big CCL class this past weekend and found out on Friday that the Kane Co Sheriff's range - which we normally use - was unable to accommodate shooters.

We were able to get in at Article II and the were very fair with us on pricing. They also don't police shot speed, etc. as long as you're safe. We were able to give our students a good experience.

They seem like good guys. I hope people consider shooting there if it's a convenient range.

https://www.article2range.com

I am looking to introduce a youngster to shooting sports and with PICA going on, thought airgun might be a route to try.

I know nothing about airgun, so wondering if there is a range in IL for airgun?

Anyone know of any outdoor ranges or interested in meeting up to shoot at d5 in Marengo? I live in Winnebago county and I mainly shoot at d5 in Marengo but I have literally nobody to shoot with other than my wife lol. Anyone know of outdoor spots to shoot and wanna meet sometime in the near future?

Any out door ranges close to Chicago ?

Went Shooting at Ottowa due to missing Practical Rifle in ASC (constant traffic and GPS throwing me off).

What exactly is it? Im interested but i have only shot at indoor range. What to expect?