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Hey Bane what time are you going. I was going sometime before noon. May see you there. :shades:
Bane,
I usually am there on Saturday mornings. Just ask at the front desk if the ugliest member of the staff is there. It's a running joke and they will know who you're looking for.
Now that I've written the essay, with my luck you'll go out there and have the most miserable experience possible. Hope not.
I usually am there on Saturday mornings. Just ask at the front desk if the ugliest member of the staff is there. It's a running joke and they will know who you're looking for.
Now that I've written the essay, with my luck you'll go out there and have the most miserable experience possible. Hope not.
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rdogg,
I'll be meeting up with my buddy at his work around 11P and heading straight out there. So we'll be arriving before noon.
If you see a Marine-looking guy (with a little extra weight now, he's not AD) with a Sailor-looking guy (full beard) that's probably us. I'll be the guy with the beard. Wearing a tan baseball cap with a red/black diver on it. I'll be shooting a black/silver 3" XD9. Oh yeah, and you'll probably chuckle and think you should give me some marksmanship tips...
I'll be meeting up with my buddy at his work around 11P and heading straight out there. So we'll be arriving before noon.
If you see a Marine-looking guy (with a little extra weight now, he's not AD) with a Sailor-looking guy (full beard) that's probably us. I'll be the guy with the beard. Wearing a tan baseball cap with a red/black diver on it. I'll be shooting a black/silver 3" XD9. Oh yeah, and you'll probably chuckle and think you should give me some marksmanship tips...
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If I see you will say hi. Do not worry about marksmanship, just got new glasses and will have to learn to use them all over again. I may even be able to hit the target :ROFL:
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I went out to Lee Kay yesterday, and had a great experience. Very laid back and enjoyable. Shot my M1 at 100 yds, and my pistols at the pistol range. Struck up a couple conversations, and poked lots of holes. :dunno:
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I still need to get out there - see what all this hype is about. Does anyone have the address/directions offhand? Thanks!
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Take highway 201 west to 5600 west and get off. Turn North. You will see the sign. Turn left into the range. Pay your $4. Shoot.GeneticsDave said:
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Thanks for the directions - you guys are fast
I'll have to free up some time in my schedule and head over there.
I'll have to free up some time in my schedule and head over there.
I would like to fully support the official Lee Kay boycott.
Because I like going out there when it is almost empty.
I went out on Wednesday afternoon (they are closed Sun-Tues BTW) and I was the lone shooter on the pistol range for the hour+ I was there.
There is a thread about a shooting test of my AK here: http://www.warriortalk.com/showthread.php?t=39001
I always had good experiences there. Yes, I have encountered the occasional crabby old-timers before, but mostly those types of guys just like to see how you will react. And if you can take their crap, then they lighten up and you will be able to learn a thing or two. In my opinion, it is worth growing a thicker skin and be able to interact with these types of guys (in all settings in life - not just at the range) for the info they like to share. But if you aren't sticking to the safety rules posted, then they will ride you - and I'm glad they do. I was at an informal gathering in the desert last year and lost track of how many times I was 'muzzle swept' by guys - sometimes while they were fondling one of my own guns. There are plenty of people who just don't seem to grasp the 4 rules. Thats what the ROs are for.
I appreciate those who volunteer out there (THANKS RUFUS!), and the nice facility that is maintained so close to the city. You can buy a punch card too and shooting is even cheaper. But don't because you all should be boycotting Lee Kay...
Because I like going out there when it is almost empty.
I went out on Wednesday afternoon (they are closed Sun-Tues BTW) and I was the lone shooter on the pistol range for the hour+ I was there.
There is a thread about a shooting test of my AK here: http://www.warriortalk.com/showthread.php?t=39001
I always had good experiences there. Yes, I have encountered the occasional crabby old-timers before, but mostly those types of guys just like to see how you will react. And if you can take their crap, then they lighten up and you will be able to learn a thing or two. In my opinion, it is worth growing a thicker skin and be able to interact with these types of guys (in all settings in life - not just at the range) for the info they like to share. But if you aren't sticking to the safety rules posted, then they will ride you - and I'm glad they do. I was at an informal gathering in the desert last year and lost track of how many times I was 'muzzle swept' by guys - sometimes while they were fondling one of my own guns. There are plenty of people who just don't seem to grasp the 4 rules. Thats what the ROs are for.
I appreciate those who volunteer out there (THANKS RUFUS!), and the nice facility that is maintained so close to the city. You can buy a punch card too and shooting is even cheaper. But don't because you all should be boycotting Lee Kay...
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Hey, we got a funny guy here... You think that's funny.... funny guy??!?! :ROFL:coprtoppe said:I would like to fully support the official Lee Kay boycott.
Because I like going out there when it is almost empty.
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But don't because you all should be boycotting Lee Kay...
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Just one little correction... Lee Kay is open on Sundays. They're closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, and holidays. If the holiday falls on a Monday, they likely will be closed on the Sunday preceding.coprtoppe said:I would like to fully support the official Lee Kay boycott.
Because I like going out there when it is almost empty.
I went out on Wednesday afternoon (they are closed Sun-Tues BTW) and I was the lone shooter on the pistol range for the hour+ I was there.
There is a thread about a shooting test of my AK here: http://www.warriortalk.com/showthread.php?t=39001
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One other thing to note... The shotgun center (Great Salt Lake Gun Club) is on the Lee Kay property, but it's run by a private concessionaire... meaning that they have their own hours, days, and prices. Their phone number is 972-2258, and if you're intending to go shotgunning, it would be a good idea to call them to make sure they're open.
You are right, the Kay Center doesn't allow "silencers". The official policy is no restricted firarms of any kind (suppressed, full auto, etc). The root of this policy is twofold.
First, the main reason the place is there in the first place is Hunter Eductation. It's in the deed. This by default sets the rules. You will have huge numbers of young and first time shooters. They are trying to develop basic rifle skills to pass the shooting test. A full auto right next to one of the folks to say the least would be distracting. This brings up another conflict. Since Hunter Education instills the reflex NOT to shoot at another hunter, human silouettes or human liknesses are not allowed. It's been that way for a long time.
Second, since the place is run by the LAW ENFORCEMENT wing of DWR a whole new set of legal items come up with restricted firearms. By law I cannot ask to see the paperwork. The only ones who can are certified LEO's. The vast majority of the folks with restricted firearms are good, law abiding citizens. Not all are and there have been serious problems as recently as two weeks ago. Pending a better way of handling the check, the best solution is just to politely say we're sorry, but no restricted firearms. It's not good, it's not fair, but the state is in a catch 22. No way to win.
First, the main reason the place is there in the first place is Hunter Eductation. It's in the deed. This by default sets the rules. You will have huge numbers of young and first time shooters. They are trying to develop basic rifle skills to pass the shooting test. A full auto right next to one of the folks to say the least would be distracting. This brings up another conflict. Since Hunter Education instills the reflex NOT to shoot at another hunter, human silouettes or human liknesses are not allowed. It's been that way for a long time.
Second, since the place is run by the LAW ENFORCEMENT wing of DWR a whole new set of legal items come up with restricted firearms. By law I cannot ask to see the paperwork. The only ones who can are certified LEO's. The vast majority of the folks with restricted firearms are good, law abiding citizens. Not all are and there have been serious problems as recently as two weeks ago. Pending a better way of handling the check, the best solution is just to politely say we're sorry, but no restricted firearms. It's not good, it's not fair, but the state is in a catch 22. No way to win.
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Went out Fri May 9, had a great time. The RO's were friendly and courteous. Shoot about 2 hours. They even let me pick up around 100 empty 45acp caseing and bring them home. Yes I will be going back.
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The LAST time I was at Lee Kays they told me that I could not OC there. So that became my LAST time there.
It was kinda funny cuz I took my Hunters Ed class there just before my LAST visit there, OCing ( ALL THE WAY THRU THE COURSE). I believe that was about 1+ year ago.
TJ
It was kinda funny cuz I took my Hunters Ed class there just before my LAST visit there, OCing ( ALL THE WAY THRU THE COURSE). I believe that was about 1+ year ago.
TJ
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