Hot Brass range in Springfield

[mikeyp]

Looks new

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You can rent and shoot a 50 cal in their range, the rifle range is 90', they must have a serious backstop?

 

[tuna]

I haven't tried the range yet, but the store looks real nice. Prices are decent too.

 

[mikeyp]

I haven't tried the range yet, but the store looks real nice. Prices are decent too.

Gun prices only or in general? For rentals it says you have to use their ammo, I know 50cal isn't cheap lol just want to make sure it's not rapey(if we go out there)

 

[BUMPA01603]

Pulling the trigger on a 50 cal is a lot like pulling the handle on a slot machine! Lots of fun, but you have to pace yourself when it's $3-$4 a pull

 

[1903Collector]

Guess kids under 15 are out of luck...unless i read the rules wrong. No reloads either.

 

[amm5061]

Is it actually .50 BMG? .50 Beo sounds more likely. Or .50 AE. Shooting a .50 BMG at 90' is just a waste.

 

[mikeyp]

Is it actually .50 BMG? .50 Beo sounds more likely. Or .50 AE. Shooting a .50 BMG at 90' is just a waste.

From their FB page

Hot Brass

 

[mikeyp]

 

[TomMontana]

Is their target market Asian teenagers? Shooting rifle indoors is no bueno.

 

[mikeyp]

Is their target market Asian teenagers? Shooting rifle indoors is no bueno.

There's other pics, I was just showing the ones with the 50. Maybe Asians like 50BMG?

 

[1903Collector]

That must be brutal indoors!!

 

[Al-Jim19]

I hope they run a tight ship. The only thing I’m afraid of are issues like they had at the smith and Wesson range. I never went but I heard horror stories about it. A large public range like that could be great at getting a new generation acquainted with shooting.

I’d also love to rent the .50 just because I’ve never shot one.

 

[Hillx21]

I hope they run a tight ship. The only thing I’m afraid of are issues like they had at the smith and Wesson range. I never went but I heard horror stories about it. A large public range like that could be great at getting a new generation acquainted with shooting.

I’d also love to rent the .50 just because I’ve never shot one.

My understanding was you needed to have LTC/FID to be on the range. Not that having a license says much. I was shooting at Smith's range when I was maybe 12 or 13 and don't remember anything "horror story"-esque.

 

[mikeyp]

My understanding was you needed to have LTC/FID to be on the range. Not that having a license says much. I was shooting at Smith's range when I was maybe 12 or 13 and don't remember anything "horror story"-esque.

From the site

LANE RENTAL
We are a PUBLIC range, you do NOT have to be a member to rent a lane and/or firearm at Hot Brass.

NON-MEMBER FIREARM LANE RENTAL:

NON-MEMBERS - MUST HAVE A FIREARMS PERMIT (OUT OF STATE PERMITS ARE ACCEPTED FOR FIREARM RENTALS such as CT, NY, etc.), ALL MASS LAWS APPLY FOR TRANSPORTATION/POSSESSION OF FIREARMS, AMMUNITION, AMMUNITION COMPONENTS

•$26.95 per person for 1 hour of FIREARM shooting; add $15.00 to share a lane with a friend.
•$10.00 gun rentals (excluding 50 cal, Specialty Guns, Machine Guns/Suppressors- Must purchase shop ammo for ALL rentals)

* Class A LTC holders, 21 and over are allowed to rent/shoot high or low capacity handguns and high or low capacity long guns

*FID CARD holders must be 18 or older and allowed to rent/shoot low capacity long guns

* FID CARD holders under 18 must share a lane with a FIREARMS permitted person OVER 21 years of age

* ALL FIRST TIME CUSTOMERS MUST PASS A SAFETY TEST*

Bow Lane Rental:

• • $20.00 per person for 30 minutes on a BOW lane; add $10.00 to share a lane with a friend

>Don’t Have a Massachusetts Firearms License?

+Schedule a LIVE FIRE personal range session with one of our certified instructors for only $85 ($35 for each additional shooter, limit 3 shooters per instructor). Rent the gun of your choice and purchase shop ammunition.

**MEMBERS & NON-MEMBERS CAN BRING THEIR OWN FACTORY AMMUNITION (NO RELOADS) FOR THEIR PERSONAL FIREARMS*....No steel jacket or steel core.

**ALL RENTAL GUNS REQUIRE SHOP PURCHASED AMMUNITION*

>HOT BRASS STAFF RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHECK ALL AMMUNITION ON OUR PREMISES AND HAS THE RIGHT TO REFUSE SERVICE TO ANYONE<

 

[tuna]

Gun prices only or in general? For rentals it says you have to use their ammo, I know 50cal isn't cheap lol just want to make sure it's not rapey(if we go out there)

I was just looking at guns for sale. The range seems a little pricy for membership to me, but ok to get a quick hour in without the mwmbership.

I like my outdoor range that allows me to bring my kids and isn’t over the top with safety nazis. I also like to make a day of it.

 

[thorin]

I'll check that place out for sure. Drive by W Springfield all the time.

 

[free]

There's other pics, I was just showing the ones with the 50. Maybe Asians like 50BMG?

Just like they used to like killing our American boys overseas a few years back.

 

[mikeyp]

I was just looking at guns for sale. The range seems a little pricy for membership to me, but ok to get a quick hour in without the mwmbership.

I like my outdoor range that allows me to bring my kids and isn’t over the top with safety nazis. I also like to make a day of it.

My friend and I were thinking of going at some point for the 50, but it's a mission

 

[mikeyp]

Just like they used to like killing our American boys overseas a few years back.

There are 48 Asian countries, and a lot more various ethnic groups in those, that's a pretty sweeping statement lol

 

[MMArtist]

WTF are you going to do with a 50cal on a 30 yard range?

$425 for a limited membership that only gives 30 minutes range time on weekends and an hour on weekdays... lmao.

$315 for a LE membership.. Most of the ranges wave the fee completely.

A full membership is $575

Kendall has always been a rapist.

Id rather spend the $575 on some really good cold weather gear and shoot at any of the beautiful outdoor ranges we have in Western Ma. Then you can you know use a holster.. move around.. you know real shooting.

 

[Rob Boudrie]

My understanding was you needed to have LTC/FID to be on the range. Not that having a license says much. I was shooting at Smith's range when I was maybe 12 or 13 and don't remember anything "horror story"-esque.

It reduces the chance the renter is using rental to obtain a suicide gun.

 

[Hillx21]

It reduces the chance the renter is using rental to obtain a suicide gun.

Ah good point. I didn't consider that.

 

[rwl1955]

i also read this article, looks pretty nice but pricey. After 65 yr old $225.0 a year, I'm 2 yrs away. I'll check it out, GF lives in Westfield.

 

[rwl1955]

Just like they used to like killing our American boys overseas a few years back.

WTF are you talking about? I work with many Asians, mostly Cambodians who survived the Killing Fields. Many Asians are big fans of the 2nd Amendment, guess why?

 

[shapiroeric]

I'm local and will check the new store out.....range prices are insane IMO but I'm sure they'll keep busy....a friend just bought an unlimited membership for $575....he's brand new to firearms and though it was a good deal......I told him I have an unlimited membership to Agawam for $120 a year.....and there's a nice inside and outside range....

Anyways, I hope they do well as their local and put $millions into that complex.....really did a nice job with it.....maybe I'll buy a new gun....

 

[drgrant]

That fee schedule is absolutely insane, even @ MFL for off the street people isn't nearly that expensive.

-Mike

 

[tuna]

I definitely won't pursue a membership there, but the range fee isn't too bad for a quick trip. I belong to Worthington, $30 for the year but it's a good hike from me.

 

[TC McQuade]

It's 1 mile from the new MGM's Casino it appears to be a destination range to attract tourists similar to what's out in Las Vegas

 

[Glockster30]

It's 1 mile from the new MGM's Casino it appears to be a destination range to attract tourists similar to what's out in Las Vegas

Since you mentioned MGM casino, does anyone know if they wand patrons?

 

[Al-Jim19]

Since you mentioned MGM casino, does anyone know if they wand patrons?

Also interested in this...nobody I know who has gone yet is a gun guy. My gut says no though...