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I’ve never really been into long range. I might throw a little lead from the AR out to 100, but most of my time is spent shooting the Tikka T1x 22LR at 50 and the pistols up close. If you join, maybe we’ll run into each other sometime.

Sorry to hear about the wrist! That's a bummer. I did see that they're working on getting a 200 yard range in their handbook, and I can deal with a 100 yard range for a year or two while that's developed. A lot of my time lately has been spent on PCCs inside of 50 yards so that's not a deal breaker for me. Thanks for the info! It's much appreciated.

I am a current member. I joined last year and shortly after, I fell and shattered my wrist. So my first year was a waste. Since then they lost the lease on the property they have been at for many years. They moved to an adjoining property and have one pistol range, one pistol with steel plates and a 100 yard rifle range. They are working on plans for a 200 yard range. They no longer have a skeet range, but the cost per year has been lowered to reflect that. I’ve been up there a couple times this year as weather permits, and will continue to frequent the range more and more as the weather gets better and time permits. As long as your discipline isn’t long range or shotgun, you should be happy with a membership.

I've been looking for a local outdoor range/club to join, and Gatlinburg Sportsman's Club has come up as being within a reasonable distance for me. Their rules and bylaws all look very reasonable to me, but before I commit I'd love to chat with others about their experience and maybe ask a few questions. If any current or former members are out there, I'd be very thankful if you'd share your general experience.

I have only used Roy's Gunworks out by New Market. He milled a Glock slide for me. Good work.

Shout out for Uncle John's in Lenoir City and Frontier Firearms in Kingston.

Bada Bang in Sevierville. Open for almost two years.

Used ta be... Check your inbox.. leroy.

Long time lurker, first time poster here. A friend from work and I were looking at joining ORSA, but we can't find much on the actual amenities. There's some youtube videos showing IDPA/USPSA matches there, but no real overviews of the property and the various ranges, specifically rifle/pistol plinking and the indoor pistol range. Does anyone know if there are tours available, or 'public days' to check out the property? Or even if there's a local ORSA member that would be willing to bring us in for a look around (hell, we can even make it a range day if you want)? Also, the information in the ORSA FAQ says you need a sponsor or a membership to a shooting organization, but the membership form only mentions a sponsor. Does anyone know what the actual current requirements are? Thanks for any insight you have.

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Can use a couple of guys next week to clean out a barn in Lenior City couple days work

I would love to, but I'm just too gimped... I'm a great GOA cheerleader. They are good folks... leroy...

I will prob be there Saturday to check it out.

I’m very interested in this. I’m a GOA member but have always thought of them as a law specific group. This is to be there first convention and I’m interested. I’ve been to the NRA convention but always felt like they was “elite” and the donors were the minions and peasants. Perhaps with all of the corruption is the reason why I switched full support over to GOA. Just checking out to see if anyone is going. It’s the 17&18 of August at the Knox convention center.

Craig's Firearm Supply (S.Knox) Volunteer, as stated above. Bobby is good people. Carroll's Firearms (Sweetwater - a little outside the area)

New to Knox 2 years ago as well and missing regular range time. I am retired so maybe we can get together some weekday if your schedule is flexible. I imagine the weekends at the range are packed.

Great American gun show April 27 th and 28 th. At Lenior City National Guard Armory

I've only been there once, many years ago. Range officers were very over-bearing. I haven't heard anything about it in a long time.

I'd like to know, also. I've been in Knoxville for about 2 years and done no shooting. I need to fix that. This range is close but the hours are weird and the staff is, also.