Possible new range in Bellevue.

[maroonandwhite]

Just wanted to let you guys in the Bellevue are know that there MAY be a new shooting range opening up in the old Regal Cinema building. I received a flyer in the mail yesterday stating that a few investors were looking at putting one in there. They are having a meeting about it at some point in time. I don't know if it will come through but keep your ears open. It makes sense that this would happen right when I move to Lebanon.  :rofl:

[KahrMan]

That would be cool.  That building has sat empty since the flood. 

[Trekbike]

I received a flyer in the mail yesterday stating that a few investors were looking at putting one in there. They are having a meeting about it at some point in time. 

 

Thanks for the heads up.   Who sent out the flyer?    Seems odd to send out a flyer at this stage unless it was asking people to voice their support or disagreement.    

[maroonandwhite]

To be honest I didn't recognize the name and don't remember it. It wasn't really a flyer but a small printed note letting us know we could attend a discussion about it. It was a very "preliminary" letter.

[monkeylizard]

That would be AWESOME unless their prices are crazy stupid high.

[Sam1]

That would be great, the armory is over 30 minutes away now so we don't go shooting very much any more.

[monkeylizard]

Plus they want an arm and a leg...a kidney too if you have a stray high shot.

[KahrMan]

Here is more information:

 

http://bellevuemessenger.com/2014/11/firearms-training-and-indoor-range-planned-for-regal-cinemas-property/

 

 

By Vince Troia, Bellevue Messenger â€” Owners of a Nashville firearms business are in negotiations to open a state-of-the-art firearms training and indoor shooting range facility on the vacant Regal Cinemas property on Highway 70 South near Interstate 40.

 

The facility would become the largest such operation in Nashville and one of the largest in Middle Tennessee, according to Anthony Folk, co-owner of F&K Arms and Ammo, a two-year-old Charlotte Pike business that’s looking to expand in a big way in Bellevue.

 

Folk confirmed F&K’s plans but noted that the company has yet to close on the sale of the 7-acre Regal theater property that was shuttered after the 2010 Flood.

 

“We have a purchase agreement, but we have a long way to go too,” said Folk, who along with co-owner Ian Kelly were approached by investors about 18 months ago to expand their internet retail sales business. “We think we have a high chance of success, but we needed to be sure the Regal property was feasible and structurally sound....”

 

http://www.regalrange.com

[monkeylizard]

I've never heard of F&K. After some Google Fu, I'm not hopeful for the range. If their range prices are like their firearms prices, I'll keep driving an hour to Gallatin.

[xjsnake]

Here's an article

 

http://www.tennessean.com/story/money/real-estate/2014/11/07/indoor-gun-range-target-former-regal-bellevue-theater/18659379/

[Sam1]

Here is more information:

 

http://bellevuemessenger.com/2014/11/firearms-training-and-indoor-range-planned-for-regal-cinemas-property/

 

 

http://www.regalrange.com

 

Hopefully they're going to put more money into the range than they have into their website.

[Dustbuster]

Hopefully they're going to put more money into the range than they have into their website.

They will!! There's 7 likes at the bottom of the page!

It'd be nice to have if they do it right. Good location. Hopefully they won't price themselves into orbit. Or charge for stupid crap like other places.Most folks west of Bellevue don't need a range or gunshop.
If they had a portion of the bldg dedicated to a virt sim, that would be cool! Hopefully they're not 2 years too late. I never heard of these guys either unless it's the tiny shop between best buy and Napa auto parts?

[Sam1]

It'll definitely be interesting because that is a massive project, I just hope the guys aren't getting in over their heads as compared to what they are running now.

 

Hope they get something set up there because it will be awesome for us, but that's a multiple million dollar project and they have to compete with the Armory for a range & guns as well as Gander Mountain now for guns & supplies.

[tnhawk]

I'd like to see them open a range in Bellevue if the prices are reasonable.  I'm in the area several times a month and would like to find a place to practice in the evenings.

[DBTN]

The place sounds great.  The guy they have slated to be the head range guy knows his  stuff and will bring a wealth of knowledge.  

[monkeylizard]

 I never heard of these guys either unless it's the tiny shop between best buy and Napa auto parts?

 

It's not them.

[K191145]

Great, close to home for me. Hope it happens.

[Peace]

https://www.google.com/maps/@36.1488746,-86.8645556,3a,75y,354.1h,91.33t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1s_mQ3aM0GlXX7zEzM9Ocrwg!2e0!6m1!1e1

 

 

this matches the given address for them.  I, too, hope they get their financial forecast right.  That is an expensive property, and building out a range is an expensive project.....  whew.

Edited November 10, 2014 by Peace

[kieefer]

I'm not aware of how much tactical training is available in the Nashville area but offering training, having rifle lanes and a gun shop sounds good to me.
Having a range on that side of town can only help promote firearm awareness and encourage more folks to use it.

As far as prices goes, who doesn't shop around anyway?

Big plus for that area IMO.

Add to it that a Beretta plant will be in Gallatin, Tennessee may end up being the most gun friendly state in the Mid-South [emoji2]

[Sam1]

Heard on the radio a bit ago that they were even looking to put an archery section in there.  31 lanes + an archery shoot in there place will be like disney world if they follow through with it.

[Guest NashvegasMatt]

Would be exciting. I work right across at the Orange box and would love a place close to me.

[xjsnake]

For those that have followed this. Looks like the range is a go! I drove by today and saw that they had put up a sign on the front of the building. Basic info is here http://www.regalrange.com/

[monkeylizard]

[Sam1]

Regal Range?  was that because they were too cheap to buy new signage? lol!

[Dustbuster]

Sounds good! Can't wait!