[Loz]

Just curious, is there much of a shooting scene in Chicago?

Where are the best places to go, and what sort of goodies can you rent?

 

[lugerguards]

chicago

unless your LE, Chicagos shooting sucks. There is always a 50 mile drive pretty much in a radius to have a good shoot. Try the wisconsin border or northwest indiana

shawn

 

[Tecumseh]

There is a lot of shooting going on in Chicago. Its just not by lawful gunowners.

I am from the Southwest suburbs. There are a few good shops but the majority of the gunshops and ranges have been chased out by Mayor Daley and the politics of Chicago and Cook County.

If you want to find a good gun shop check out http://www.megasportsfirearms.com/

You will have to go outside the general area to find a shooting scene.

 

[Loz]

Thanks for the info.

So basically no ranges within public transport distance that allows civilians to rent guns and shoot?

 

[lugerguards]

handguns only

mega sports in plainfield illinois- just north of 55 0n route 30

 

[Tecumseh]

mega sports in plainfield illinois- just north of 55 0n route 30

They are an excellent place to shoot. Very nice and clean range. They also have a large selection.

 

[Fatboy9]

You can try GAT in Dundee. Just off I90 and RT25. Over 50 guns to rent.

 

[spoonito]

You can also try Bass Pro in Gurnee

 

[JPKII]

I live about 2 miles from Megasports. The prices on the guns is a little on the high side but they do have a super nice range (pistol caliber only).

If anyone wants to meet up there for some shooting send me a PM...

 

[jackman8]

I was there two weeks ago with hk94, ca40, sp-10 and a storm. had a great time. only live 30 min away. would be nice to get a group to go.

 

[lugerguards]

I live about 2 miles from Megasports. The prices on the guns is a little on the high side but they do have a super nice range (pistol caliber only).

If anyone wants to meet up there for some shooting send me a PM...

if anyone wants to try to get together, we should see what it would take to rent the range for the night. depending on the policy that would be a good time. i am about 20 minutes south of there. let me know if we have anyone who has the actual ambition to set it up.

 

[Mizu Usagi]

I just came back from megasports a few hours ago. Ammo prices are a bit nutty, but great range.

In the summers, there's an IDPA or USPSA event almost every weekend. Check out Oak Park, Howell, NPCCC, Pine Tree.

 

[jackman8]

If anyone is interested I'm going to megasports on February 9 around 10am.

 

[chillindrdude]

i goto maxon shooter supply in desplaines. i'm usually the only asian person there so step up and say hi!

i shoot a USP 9mm fullsize

 

[usmcHK]

I usualy go to J&R Shooting Sports in Aurora.

http://www.jrshootingsports.com/index.html

I live in the Western Springs/LaGrange area, so it is very difficult to find a place to shoot.

 

[jackman8]

Still going to Megasports this saturday in the morning if anybody wants to meet up.

 

[C-Class]

i goto maxon shooter supply in desplaines. i'm usually the only asian person there so step up and say hi!

i shoot a USP 9mm fullsize

Maxon's is having a "Combat Shoot" this coming Monday, february 11th, but it's more of an IPSC practice night with 2 courses of fire.

This month will feature a Texas Star (five 8" plates on a rotating spindle... shoot one plate off, the center of gravity shifts, causing the plates to move, sometimes spin full rotations. It's tough to hit remaining plates ... yet fun!)
You just need a holster, 3 magazines, Eye & ear protection, etc.

PM me for more details if you're interested.

I'll be shooting my HK USPf 40

 

[GRISTLE]

Still going to Megasports this saturday in the morning if anybody wants to meet up.

I may be there. I just got my USC / UMP conversion back today. Look for the guy with a big smile on his face.

 

[jackman8]

Would like to see it. Did HDPS do it?

 

[GRISTLE]

Would like to see it. Did HDPS do it?

Yep. Ed did a great job. It looks awesome!