Tulsa Firearms makes me sad...

[South_Tulsan]

I just found out about this place called "H&H Gun Range" in Oklahoma City. They were interviewed for a local news story about concealed carry yesterday.

So I looked'm up and found their Website. It really upset me to see that their rates were much lower than Tulsa Firearms, and their professionalism seemed up to par, if not better.

For $1,000, they are offering a lifetime membership with no range fees. For $150, you get a year with no range fees, 2 targets included per visit!

Non-members pay $9.95.

At Tulsa Firearms, non-members pay $25!!!

A one-year, "Gold" membership still carries range fees of $5 per visit and no free targets, at Tulsa Firearms.

This makes me sad, because I love to shoot at the indoor range, and would frequent Tulsa Firearms on a weekly basis if they weren't so high priced.

I've also made 5 gun purchases over the last 3 years, and none were made at Tulsa Firearms because their retail prices are also terrible. Thank God for Sports World at 41st in between Sheridan and Memorial! Hey, maybe they might add an indoor range someday...

Anyone else feel run-off by Tulsa Firearm's pricing?

[Ibanez]

Never shot at their range, we own some land and do our practicing there, but I have purchased several pistols from them. The last one being a S&W 915 that was cheaper there than anywhere else I looked.

Years ago I bought a Ruger P89 for myself and a Ruger P85 for my father from them because they were by far the cheapest.

Maybe I just got lucky....

[South_Tulsan]

Well Sports World definitely has them beat on gun prices now. And they are also locally owned and operated.

It wouldn't be fair to compare them to Bass Pro or some other mega-giant. I just think Tulsa Firearms is gouging shooting enthusiasts because they have the only indoor range in Tulsa.

They could learn a thing or two about customer loyalty and membership perks from this H&H place, IMO.

[Johnboy976]

In Kentucky there is an outdoor shooting range where you pay $150 a year. That includes shotgun, rifle and pistol ranges over a very hilly 400-500 acre lot. Any guests pay $10. There is a fishing pond, and camping range that are included in the fees. I have to say that it is a nice place. I would have remained a member there, had it not been for the fact that I never got a chance to go out there when I was a member.

[sgrizzle]

Wasn't someone supposed to be building a competition shooting range in Tulsa?

[cannon_fodder]

I heard that too Sqrizzle.  World class, as it was described. They even talked about getting on competitive shooting tours.

I need somewhere to shoot.  I was grandfathered into hunter safety in Iowa but am not in Oklahoma so I cannot shoot on the public ranges (Muskogee has a nice one).  I'm generally too cheap to pay to shoot places, but would be willing to try some out (indoor or trap).

Also, I cant shoot my high powered rifles indoor...

And while we are the subject - I want to buy a new pistol.  At least a 9mm and preferably a .40 or .45 (automatics).  My wife wants to make sure its something she can fire, for most women do you think a .45 would be too intimidating?  I'll probably end up with a .40, does anyone know of any decent brands that wont set me back a ton but hold up well enough to be able to buy used?

I shoot for fun, so perfection is not mandatory nor justified in its expense.

[tulsacyclist]

The world-class range you are referring to can be found here - http://www.usshootingacademy.com/index.html It is pretty amazing from the photos I've seen. I've never been there and I believe its more of a competition/training only type range. Not one you can use to just go plinking.

If you are interested in Concealed Carry classes I'd check out TDSA @ www.tdsatulsa.com - while their prices aren't the cheapest around the instructors and level of instruction are well above the rest.

I agree with your comments on Tulsa Firearms, I can't stand that place. Terrible place to buy a firearm. I feel bad for those that don't do their research and look elsewhere and fall into the TF nonsense.

Oh, there is also another range to go shoot at called Happy Hollow - it's at 10103 S. 193rd W Ave in Sapulpa. It is a bit of a drive for some people (depending on where you're at) but is still close enough to go shoot w/o having to pay a membership fee. You simply pay a day range fee of I believe $7 (includes one target) and have at it.

But, I'd agree - I wish we had an H&H here in Tulsa.

[Johnboy976]

That's awesome. That blows the Bluegrass Sportsman's League out of the water.

[Hawkins]

A few years back I used to shoot at Tulsa Firearms quite often, but then they changed their membership rules.

Right in the middle of my Gold membership, I was suddenly told that range fees would jacked from $5 to 7.50 if I didn't make an ammo purchase each visit.

I had already payed my $100 (now it would be $150, because they've raised the price on the Gold membership as well), and was quite upset that they had changed the rules on me midstream.

So I quit going.

That was some 5 years ago, so if they had kept things the way they were, I would have spent at least another $500 there in yearly renewel fees, plus $5 range fees per visit.

I can't understand why they raised the prices so sharply, when, if I understand correctly, business boomed for them after 9/11 and with the increasing popularity of the concealed carry permit.

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And BTW, Happy Hollow outdoor gun range is a very nice place, with up to 200-yard shooting availible. I take my .308 there whenever I can.

[rwarn17588]

To everyone who's posted on this forum:

Are y'all hunters? Back where I grew up, that was the only reason to go to a shooting range -- to keep your skills intact until duck, rabbit, turkey and deer season.

[Hawkins]

Not me.

I usually slay the Roast Beef monster, or stalk the KFC chicken at the local drive-thru. []

I like to target shoot, and have a concealed-carry permit. The idea of having a .308 sited in at 200-yards appeals to me for the simple 'because I can' purpose more than actually taking that rifle out and killing for meat, which is something I just don't have time to do anyway.

My favorite handgun right now is the Glock 32. With a 13-round clip, its like holding the firepower of two .357 magnums in one hand. []

[mblake]

The United States Shooting Academy will be offering a membership program as soon as our main lodge is finished being built.  That should be (weather permitting) August 2007.  Meanwhile we are offering classes and holding several competitions at the range.  We offer a concealed carry course as well as several follow up classes that will help you handle your firearm with more skill and confidence.  You should check out our website at www.usshootingacademy.com or just call our office toll free at (866) 441-8772.  Our administrative offices are located at 16th and Denver until the main lodge is built.  The range is located at 66th st N and Highway 75, just east of the Police Academy.  Anyone who is interested in seeing the range, or taking a course, please call Brendan Fitzgerald and he will answer all of your questions.  
This place literally is not done justice by the pictures.  It is something that you just can't grasp until you see it in person.  It is guarenteed to drop your jaw to the ground.  It is one of the largest facilities in the world, and when it is finished, it will definately stand head and shoulders above the rest.

[jdb]

I liked the lack of distractions at an indoor range.
You know, focus on one tiny target instead of having pesky homeless dudes walking up to see if my beer-can targets were completely empty or not.

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Used to be Neptune had the best price's on used sidearm's but after the trunk of his car started leaking the deals wern't so hot...plus you never knew what corner he wouldbe parked at.

[sgrizzle]

That was the place I was remembering, the USSA.

[tulsacyclist]

quote:Originally posted by rwarn17588

To everyone who's posted on this forum:

Are y'all hunters? Back where I grew up, that was the only reason to go to a shooting range -- to keep your skills intact until duck, rabbit, turkey and deer season.

I go for both reasons. I do some deer hunting but most of my range use is to keep my handgun skills up so I can efficiently defend myself and my family if need be. Plus, it's darn fun.

I've also got a concealed carry permit, as does my wife.