Firing ranges in the Boston area? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

kel · 08-02-2003, 02:16 PM

I am a student and I recently transferred to a Boston university. Since I am living in my own apartment I can bring my pistol with me to use at the range. Slight problem is that I can't seem to find any firing ranges in the area. There are gun clubs, but they seem to be hassle to get to / get into. I live in the Waltham area right now, and I don't own a car, so it has to be someplace within 12 miles, 20 at most (That's 40 miles roundtrip... it would take me the better part of day just getting there and back). Otherwise I can't skate there. Or, it has to be reachable by public transportation.

I have searched on google, and in the yellow pages, but I can't seem to find anything.

i8one2 · 08-03-2003, 08:45 PM

Try this and if you don't see one close to you contact one of the clubs.

http://www.webcom.com/gun_guy/rangesma.htm

440sixpack · 08-06-2003, 07:42 PM

I'm kinda new to this but let me bring up two points.

If you're from out of state I believe you need to get a MA license if you will be residing here. I quote this from the GOAL.org site:

Quote:

Do nonresidents need this license?

The only time a non-resident may bring a handgun into Massachusetts without a license (other than traveling through the state enroute to another destination) is for pistol or revolver competition, or as a law-enforcement person on official duty. You cannot come into the state to practice with your handgun without a License to Carry.

Non-residents can apply for a "Temporary License to Carry Firearms," which is issued by the Firearms Records Bureau. To request an application, call (617) 660-4780.

Also be aware that, licensed or not, magazines with a capacity of greater than 10 rounds are banned in the city of Boston. My instructor made this very clear, you don't even have to have a gun on you, the magazine is enough to land you in hot water.

Anyway just a couple points to keep in mind.

kel · 08-07-2003, 03:29 AM

I haven't brought my pistol with me yet because of that. Left it with my parents.

Does the 10 round mag law in Boston apply to suburbs like Waltham?

I don't have any high capacity mags, but after the assault weapons ban expires I would definitely like to get some.

440sixpack · 08-07-2003, 05:07 PM

No, the special ban is only for the city of Boston itself, Waltham is ok.

By the way, welcome to the area.

Xanieth · 08-07-2003, 10:17 PM

http://www.gunsnh.com

Traveler A · 08-07-2007, 06:10 AM

I am traveling from out of country to Boston area later this month.
Does anyone know a shooting range that rents a hand gun to travelers to use
in the range ?
I am a member of a shooting range near LAX. They rent guns there.

Thanks.

soundmotor · 08-10-2007, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 440sixpack

Also be aware that, licensed or not, magazines with a capacity of greater than 10 rounds are banned in the city of Boston. My instructor made this very clear, you don't even have to have a gun on you, the magazine is enough to land you in hot water.

Can you cite a GOAL reference for that?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Traveler A

I am traveling from out of country to Boston area later this month.
Does anyone know a shooting range that rents a hand gun to travelers to use
in the range ?
I am a member of a shooting range near LAX. They rent guns there.

Thanks.

You can rent FA stuff @ Guns NH ~45-60 minutes north of Boston.

kel · 08-20-2007, 03:38 PM

Wow... a long time has passed since this thread. Sadly I now have a resident license.

08-02-2003, 02:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
kel WARNING: FLAMMABLE Location: Ask Acetylene	Firing ranges in the Boston area? I am a student and I recently transferred to a Boston university. Since I am living in my own apartment I can bring my pistol with me to use at the range. Slight problem is that I can't seem to find any firing ranges in the area. There are gun clubs, but they seem to be hassle to get to / get into. I live in the Waltham area right now, and I don't own a car, so it has to be someplace within 12 miles, 20 at most (That's 40 miles roundtrip... it would take me the better part of day just getting there and back). Otherwise I can't skate there. Or, it has to be reachable by public transportation. I have searched on google, and in the yellow pages, but I can't seem to find anything. __________________ "It better be funny"

08-03-2003, 08:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
i8one2 COMPLETED and A TRAINER Location: BEAN_TOWN	Try this and if you don't see one close to you contact one of the clubs. http://www.webcom.com/gun_guy/rangesma.htm __________________ LEATHER, LATEX and LACE "SSC" "Nothing That Gives Pleasure is Bad" Quality is for those who know what they want and are at peace with what they have. "S/M is about emotion; the erotic tension between my impulse toward something and my resistance against it."-- Virginia Barker

08-07-2003, 03:29 AM	#4 (permalink)
kel WARNING: FLAMMABLE Location: Ask Acetylene	Thanks for the warning I haven't brought my pistol with me yet because of that. Left it with my parents. Does the 10 round mag law in Boston apply to suburbs like Waltham? I don't have any high capacity mags, but after the assault weapons ban expires I would definitely like to get some. __________________ "It better be funny"

08-07-2003, 05:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
440sixpack Lord of All Fevers and Plagues Location: Brockton, MA	No, the special ban is only for the city of Boston itself, Waltham is ok. By the way, welcome to the area. __________________ Be a victor, or be a victim - David Vincent My Toys: 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T 440SIXPACK 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT QuadCab 4x4 5.7L Hemi Magnum

08-20-2007, 03:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
kel WARNING: FLAMMABLE Location: Ask Acetylene	Wow... a long time has passed since this thread. Sadly I now have a resident license. __________________ "It better be funny"

08-07-2003, 10:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
Xanieth Banned	http://www.gunsnh.com

08-07-2007, 06:10 AM	#7 (permalink)
Traveler A Upright	I am traveling from out of country to Boston area later this month. Does anyone know a shooting range that rents a hand gun to travelers to use in the range ? I am a member of a shooting range near LAX. They rent guns there. Thanks.