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Jailer1J · 02-12-2005, 11:24 PM

Hi, long time lurker first time poster.

My problem is worse than I have seen yet and I have read a huge number of threads here. I bought a 4" service .40 cal a couple of weeks ago......Its been in my closet (yes, locked up) ever since. I have several wwb and remington value packs sitting close by. I just don't have any time. I also don't have anywhere to go. I know of a range but I am really more fond of being outdoors and besides that I don't like paying someone else for simply borrowing their space (yes, cheap). Suggestions for someone who is both strapped for cash and space?

Delija · 02-12-2005, 11:33 PM

No space?

SD isn't South Dakota? If you are in South Dakota, what is there OTHER than space?

Peace,
D.

st61980 · 02-12-2005, 11:34 PM

What city do you live in? For me, I'm living in Philadelphia, which is pretty much urbanized. My only option is to go to a local range. If I had it my way, I'd be living with a big yard where I can go shooting in but thats not always the case.

You might have to join the club and pay to shoot. At least once a month if you decided to get the gun for self defense.

Jailer1J · 02-12-2005, 11:42 PM

No it isn't really for self defense I have always just really enjoyed shooting everyone elses guns and of course the neverending supply of free ammo. I am just finishing up my last two classes for my criminal justice degree and then moving back to more familiar territory where I could find a place and start shooting in about five minutes. However, until then I have to deal with being incredibly rural and still not having any idea where to go. The real problem is that i have had the gun for a couple weeks and it makes me sad to think that I haven't fed it anything yet.

and yes, it is all rural.

paper tiger · 02-13-2005, 12:57 AM

I don't see the problem here. If you're rural, just go shooting! Maybe ask your neighbor if you can use a hill on his land for a backstop...?

**Frenchy** · 02-13-2005, 02:57 AM

You should be fairly close to state or federal land. Check with your conservation department or DNR.

astronwolf · 02-13-2005, 05:42 AM

Does this help?

http://www.nrahq.org/shootingrange/f...l.asp?State=SD

Jailer1J · 02-13-2005, 06:28 AM

actually that does help. I have lived here for 6 years and it would appear that there has been a pistol club very nearby. I get what your saying about asking a neighbor or looking for gfp land but on the eastern side of the state there is very limited land and what is there is usually waterfoul production area..... turns out they frown on you throwing lead all over the place when water is concerned.
I do appreciate the link though.

Now any suggestions for either time warping or adding hours to my day?

astronwolf · 02-13-2005, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Jailer1J

actually that does help. I have lived here for 6 years and it would appear that there has been a pistol club very nearby.

Good. I noticed that many of them are open to the public. You may still have to pay a range fee. Joining a club might be something for you to consider. Not all NRA-affiliated clubs are expensive to join. I pay $25 a year for my local club dues. Maybe you'll get lucky like that too.

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Now any suggestions for either time warping or adding hours to my day?

I guess this is your "severe problem." In the context of a pistol enthusiasts' forum, a severe problem is something like, "My XD blew up and now I'm missing most of my fingers and one of my eyes." Just something to keep in mind when choosing a title for you posts.

But time management is a problem. Best suggestion I can make is to set a date for yourself to go out and shoot, and keep that appointment when the time comes. Treat the appointment just like you would a trip to the dentist. Another thing you can do is to spend a week writing down all the things you do and how much time you spent doing it. After a week, look over the list and decide what you can live without and cut it out of your schedule.

-Wolf
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Jailer1J · 02-13-2005, 11:25 AM

Sorry if my title was misleading. My problem is that I have had the gun for way too long without shooting it. That is just a crying shame.
I probably shouldn't be so impatient.

The one site that is very close is a private site but worth looking into anyways even though I will only be here until May.

02-12-2005, 11:24 PM	#1
Jailer1J XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: SD Posts: 28	Severe Problem Hi, long time lurker first time poster. My problem is worse than I have seen yet and I have read a huge number of threads here. I bought a 4" service .40 cal a couple of weeks ago......Its been in my closet (yes, locked up) ever since. I have several wwb and remington value packs sitting close by. I just don't have any time. I also don't have anywhere to go. I know of a range but I am really more fond of being outdoors and besides that I don't like paying someone else for simply borrowing their space (yes, cheap). Suggestions for someone who is both strapped for cash and space?

02-12-2005, 11:33 PM	#2
Delija XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 4,164	No space? SD isn't South Dakota? If you are in South Dakota, what is there OTHER than space? Peace, D. __________________ WWRD (sleep?)

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02-12-2005, 11:34 PM	#3
st61980 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 11	What city do you live in? For me, I'm living in Philadelphia, which is pretty much urbanized. My only option is to go to a local range. If I had it my way, I'd be living with a big yard where I can go shooting in but thats not always the case. You might have to join the club and pay to shoot. At least once a month if you decided to get the gun for self defense.

02-12-2005, 11:42 PM	#4
Jailer1J XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: SD Posts: 28	No it isn't really for self defense I have always just really enjoyed shooting everyone elses guns and of course the neverending supply of free ammo. I am just finishing up my last two classes for my criminal justice degree and then moving back to more familiar territory where I could find a place and start shooting in about five minutes. However, until then I have to deal with being incredibly rural and still not having any idea where to go. The real problem is that i have had the gun for a couple weeks and it makes me sad to think that I haven't fed it anything yet. and yes, it is all rural.

02-13-2005, 12:57 AM	#5
paper tiger XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northern VA Posts: 109	I don't see the problem here. If you're rural, just go shooting! Maybe ask your neighbor if you can use a hill on his land for a backstop...?

02-13-2005, 05:42 AM	#7
astronwolf XDTalk Newbie Join Date: May 2004 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 17	Does this help? http://www.nrahq.org/shootingrange/f...l.asp?State=SD

02-13-2005, 06:28 AM	#8
Jailer1J XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: SD Posts: 28	actually that does help. I have lived here for 6 years and it would appear that there has been a pistol club very nearby. I get what your saying about asking a neighbor or looking for gfp land but on the eastern side of the state there is very limited land and what is there is usually waterfoul production area..... turns out they frown on you throwing lead all over the place when water is concerned. I do appreciate the link though. Now any suggestions for either time warping or adding hours to my day?

02-13-2005, 11:25 AM	#10
Jailer1J XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: SD Posts: 28	Sorry if my title was misleading. My problem is that I have had the gun for way too long without shooting it. That is just a crying shame. I probably shouldn't be so impatient. The one site that is very close is a private site but worth looking into anyways even though I will only be here until May.