I live in Memphis, and I'm looking for an outdoor range to use. The only two options I've found are Memphis Sport Shooting Association (MSSA) and DeSoto Rifle & Pistol Club (DRPC). MSSA would be a lot more convenient for me, but I think I've ruled it out because of the $500 initiation fee. I might only use a range 2 or 3 times a year and can't justify paying a $500 initiation fee for such light use. I also might move out of the Memphis area anytime, and I would hate to have to amortize that fee over a year or less. I also figure DRPC ought to be less crowded because it's farther from Memphis. So that all pretty much leaves me with DRPC as my only real option.
I'm especially interested in using a range during off-peak times when I can have it to myself. Is that possible at DRPC? Are there usually many people there at sunrise on weekday mornings?
I've never shot steel targets and would like to try it, but DRPC doesn't allow members to bring their own steel targets. Does DRPC have any club-owned steel targets for members to use outside of competitions? What about a dueling tree?
I'm also interested in hearing anything else interesting about DRPC that isn't on its website.
I'd also love to hear about any other outdoor ranges in the Memphis area I'm not aware of. One without a membership requirement would be fantastic for my needs.
Thanks!