ChicagoSigFan Posted May 31, 2012 at 03:50 PM Posted May 31, 2012 at 03:50 PM I just purchased my first AR15 platform - actually an Mk12. I signed up for a precision rifle class later this summer, but I've never shot or even handled an AR before. I don't want to be a complete newbie in the class, so I need some formal or informal training on the basics of AR15 operation and maintenance. Does such a thing exist anywhere within a reasonable distance of Chicago?
Bud Posted May 31, 2012 at 03:54 PM Posted May 31, 2012 at 03:54 PM what's a reasonable distance? I can help you for free but the range (Sandy Ford Sportsman Club) I use is is 10 miles south of Ottawa off I-80.
GarandFan Posted May 31, 2012 at 04:12 PM Posted May 31, 2012 at 04:12 PM There is a guy up at Bristol Ranges (O'Malley) who teaches a very basic AR operator course. Alternatively, you can just go out to a range and learn how to use the damned thing! Spending time on AR15 dot com you can learn a lot about maintenance. Often in these cases, experience is the best teacher.
Vade Posted May 31, 2012 at 09:21 PM Posted May 31, 2012 at 09:21 PM There is a guy up at Bristol Ranges (O'Malley) who teaches a very basic AR operator course. Alternatively, you can just go out to a range and learn how to use the damned thing! Spending time on AR15 dot com you can learn a lot about maintenance. Often in these cases, experience is the best teacher.Sorry to sorta high jack but doesn't that range only allow single load? I'm actually looking for a new place to shoot/train too since Ottawa range closed. I'm almost close to Maxon shooting range in desplaines
GarandFan Posted May 31, 2012 at 09:25 PM Posted May 31, 2012 at 09:25 PM Yes, they used to. One of my complaints about that range has been what some consider its "over-regulation." Yet it's a big range, with lots of stations, lots of people, so the "regulation" camp certainly has good points. I think now they allow loading of 5 or 10 rounds at a time, but want you to fire them relatively slowly. Its not like you can go up there and bump-fire lots of magazines. That's OK with me. It's their range, after all. You wanna bump-fire or run full-auto stuff, you will have to find a range other than Bristol.
anonymous too Posted May 31, 2012 at 11:27 PM Posted May 31, 2012 at 11:27 PM Dewey Oxberger joined the Army because it was free, although his intention was to lose weight with the ultimate goal of becoming a lean, mean, fighting machine. Sorry, couldn't help myself.
Blackhawk067 Posted June 1, 2012 at 02:29 AM Posted June 1, 2012 at 02:29 AM We got real lucky after Ottawa closed down. A good man with lots of land who lives by a buddy of mine's parents house has allowed us free reign to go out and play as often as we'd like. Berms already built thanks to his kids who ride motocross and no residents within range of the average rifle. Even some of the local Will County officers have expressed an interest to come out and shoot with us. I've only been back in Illinois about a year (was in Florida for the last 7 or 8), but most of the cops I've talked to are very pro 2A, which is nice.
ChicagoSigFan Posted June 1, 2012 at 04:07 PM Author Posted June 1, 2012 at 04:07 PM what's a reasonable distance? I can help you for free but the range (Sandy Ford Sportsman Club) I use is is 10 miles south of Ottawa off I-80. Thanks Bud. I think Sandy Ford is a little farther than i was hoping for. Hopefully I can find something closer, but I appreciate the generous offer of your time!
chip Posted June 4, 2012 at 12:53 AM Posted June 4, 2012 at 12:53 AM Iggy Keyes from the TV Show Top Shot (and I) teach an intro to AR15 class in Lombard. PM me for details.
URI Training Division Posted June 15, 2012 at 03:02 AM Posted June 15, 2012 at 03:02 AM We teach an AR15 class in the Marengo area and Crystal Lake. Former Army recon instructor with combat experience. PM me for more info.
pyre400 Posted June 15, 2012 at 01:16 PM Posted June 15, 2012 at 01:16 PM I'm actually looking for a new place to shoot/train too since Ottawa range closed. I'm almost close to Maxon shooting range in desplaines I'm not sure if you're referring to Buffalo, but I believe they are reopening today, with all but the plinking pit back in operation. http://www.buffalorangeshootingpark.com/
Vade Posted June 15, 2012 at 03:59 PM Posted June 15, 2012 at 03:59 PM I'm actually looking for a new place to shoot/train too since Ottawa range closed. I'm almost close to Maxon shooting range in desplaines I'm not sure if you're referring to Buffalo, but I believe they are reopening today, with all but the plinking pit back in operation. http://www.buffalorangeshootingpark.com/ yeah but the plinking pit is the only real reason to make it a trip down there. I'm all for supporting them but it's very far from my home so I don't think I can make it out there for something I can do closer to me. Times are tough
Glock21 Posted June 15, 2012 at 04:33 PM Posted June 15, 2012 at 04:33 PM I'm in the south suburbs (Crete) and I can do a private thing for you around your schedule. Get ahold of me at: info@fortressdefense.com 708-522-8060
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