Any current/former members of Gatlinburg Sportsman's Club?

[evenvolume]

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.

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[K8DFI]

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. 

[evenvolume]

38 minutes ago, K8DFI said:

They are working on plans for a 200 yard range.

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.

[K8DFI]

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. 

[cknight8]

I'm a current member going on 6-7 years now.  I loved the old property, nice ranges.  The new place, not so much... and on top of all the recent struggles...they just emailed that the pistol #2 range with steel targets is now .22 rimfire only.  I'm looking for elsewhere to take my membership