John, Rob, and Mike's pipe dream range name

[simon1]

Okay, let's look at expenses for start-up. I've owned a business for over a decade and been around some bigger companies.

Land
Environmental Impact studies
Range construction
Company Insurance
Permits and Licenses
Buildings
Range upkeep
Empoyee payroll and training
State, Local, and Federal business taxes
Property tax
Office equipment and supplies
Accountant fees
Signage
Advertising
Lawyer fees

I'm sure I'm missing something.

Then you have to decide on a company name. I like the ones floated so far.

Misfire Ranch
Blunder Ranch
Tango Downsouth
The Hokahey Corral

Hey John...what do you think about Satisfaction Range?

 

[OkieStubble]

Hey John...what do you think about Satisfaction Range?

Our motto will read, “if you ain’t satisfied, we’ll eat a bug!”

 

[Ricksplace]

Motto should read, "If you ain't satisfied, you didn't bring enough ammo".

 

[jar_]

One possible addition. The corporate vehicle should be the Blunder Bus.

 

[nortac]

One possible addition. The corporate vehicle should be the Blunder Bus.

I like it!

 

[nortac]

If we're really dreaming, might as well include both indoor and outdoor shooting ranges.
For the indoor range, you would need special air handling systems.
Automated target systems for both indoor and outdoor ranges.
Lead reclamation service fees.
Commercial reloading equipment for ammo sold for range use only?
FFL?
With all of the above, plus hosting big name guest trainers / events, "Satisfaction Range" certainly could work.

 

[Ad Astra]

Is this the one that's a combination of bar/restaurant, bunny ranch and shooting range?

Because, um, a friend wants to invest in it.

AA

 

[nortac]

Is this the one that's a combination of bar/restaurant, bunny ranch and shooting range?

Because, um, a friend wants to invest in it.

AA

Now we're talking! And smokers lounge as well..now that's satisfaction!

 

[jar_]

Is this the one that's a combination of bar/restaurant, bunny ranch and shooting range?

Because, um, a friend wants to invest in it.

AA

That really sounds good. Since I'd have to travel so far and be gone overnight I'd really look forward to a pet friendly site with overnight facilities.

 

[Ricksplace]

Is this the one that's a combination of bar/restaurant, bunny ranch and shooting range?

Because, um, a friend wants to invest in it.

AA

I have been to Front Sight in Pahrump, Nevada, USA. It appears that I must have missed the bar and the bunny ranch. Not much of a restaurant either. Helluva range though and world class instruction. I guess I was off firing full autos when they told us about the bunny ranch. At my age, I was probably in the right place.
I have a diamond membership at Front Sight. This may require another visit.

 

[simon1]

With all of the above, plus hosting big name guest trainers / events, "Satisfaction Range" certainly could work.

I wonder if the old classic guys have any children, grandchildren that dabble in exhibitions or instructing. Like Ed McGivern, Elmer Keith, Ad Topperwein, Herb Parsons, Bill Jordan, Dan Combs, Jelly Bryce and such. I believe Bart Skelton, Skeeter's son, retired from LE not too long ago.

I'm sure people such as Brian Enos, Rob Leatham, Jerry Miculek, etc. would charge a pretty hefty fee for an appearance.

 

[OkieStubble]

If we're really dreaming, might as well include both indoor and outdoor shooting ranges.
For the indoor range, you would need special air handling systems.
Automated target systems for both indoor and outdoor ranges.
Lead reclamation service fees.
Commercial reloading equipment for ammo sold for range use only?
FFL?
With all of the above, plus hosting big name guest trainers / events, "Satisfaction Range" certainly could work.

And not just forward and reverse, but also targets that can turn for timed practice.

 

[OkieStubble]

Now we're talking! And smokers lounge as well..now that's satisfaction!

Regular working folks aren't going to be able to afford all this, are they...?

 

[nortac]

And running targets, pop up, on and on.

 

[nortac]

There are numerous trainers who will appear for paid classes of a certain size. I've certainly attended a few in my day.

 

[Ad Astra]

I wonder if the old classic guys have any children, grandchildren that dabble in exhibitions or instructing. Like Ed McGivern, Elmer Keith, Ad Topperwein, Herb Parsons, Bill Jordan, Dan Combs, Jelly Bryce and such. I believe Bart Skelton, Skeeter's son, retired from LE not too long ago.

I'm sure people such as Brian Enos, Rob Leatham, Jerry Miculek, etc. would charge a pretty hefty fee for an appearance.

Day-um! Bart has retired!? I'm definitely getting old.

AA

 

[simon1]

This place is about 45 minutes from me. I could ask Froelich (T-Bone Dooley) if he and another couple of guys could come over and put on about an hours exhibition.

BadlandsBar3

 

[nortac]

This would be a good guy to get:

https://gunsmagazine.com/handguns/gabe-white-pistol-shooting-solutions

 

[nortac]

Andy Stafford's Surgical Speed Shooting Course will show up just about anywhere for a group and is well worth the time and money. And he always plays "The Gringo Pistolero" at the end of the course:
surgical speed shooting - Bing video

 

[OkieStubble]

This would be a good guy to get:

https://gunsmagazine.com/handguns/gabe-white-pistol-shooting-solutions

Great link and good read. I really liked the group pic of the gun class. Just everyday, normal looking folk, out there, running & gunning. Every single person had a big smile on their face and that's what it's all about.