Ramone
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If you want to do some research, come to Tidewater. Off the top of my head, there are 6 indoor ranges/shops within an hour's drive in Norfolk & Virginia Beach. Most, to my outside eye, make more on the shop side than the range. Most are around 50- 75 ft, with various levels of cleanliness/ maintenance.
Rates run about $15.00/hr and up, most have rules that include no drawing from holster, no double taps, etc., that seem to be flexible if it's not crowded, and all seem to require a short video or flyer covering rules and Safety, with a short test on the first visit.
Rules regarding reloads and brass recovery are varied, but seem to be similarly flexible. I don't think any require that you buy your ammo from them, but I usually buy a box to reload my EDC pistol and Mags with.
I'd think a way to get around charging a fee for bringing your own ammo would be to offer a discount for those that purchase ammo.
Obviously, there's going to be a lot more than building a range and opening for business, and a lot is going to depend on local state and municipal regulation.
Here's a few links to my locals:
http://www.colonialshooting.com/vab/
http://www.bobsgunshop.com/
http://superiorpawnva.net/firearms-range/indoor-range/
Rates run about $15.00/hr and up, most have rules that include no drawing from holster, no double taps, etc., that seem to be flexible if it's not crowded, and all seem to require a short video or flyer covering rules and Safety, with a short test on the first visit.
Rules regarding reloads and brass recovery are varied, but seem to be similarly flexible. I don't think any require that you buy your ammo from them, but I usually buy a box to reload my EDC pistol and Mags with.
I'd think a way to get around charging a fee for bringing your own ammo would be to offer a discount for those that purchase ammo.
Obviously, there's going to be a lot more than building a range and opening for business, and a lot is going to depend on local state and municipal regulation.
Here's a few links to my locals:
http://www.colonialshooting.com/vab/
http://www.bobsgunshop.com/
http://superiorpawnva.net/firearms-range/indoor-range/