Looking for a NON SMOKING gun club to join - suggestions?

[Shooting in Heels]

I live in the Merrimack Valley and would like to join a gun club - please give me suggestions? I would like to hear the good and the bad so I can make a wise decision. Thanks!

 

[MisterHappy]

Well, its not the Merrimack valley, but Southborough Rod & Gun Club is smoke-free inside the buildings.

 

[ColdDayInHell]

I haven't been in an indoor range you can smoke on. Some lobbies sure, but never ranges...

 

[boscru]

no clubs i know of allow smoking at indoor range. lead & gunpowder fumes are much safer. im not being facetious, but whats the problem with cigar smoke at the outdoor range?

 

[Greek]

Nothing wrong with the smell of a fine cigar

 

[Terminator03]

no clubs i know of allow smoking at indoor range. lead & gunpowder fumes are much safer. im not being facetious, but whats the problem with cigar smoke at the outdoor range?

I was actually thinking the same thing! I personally can't stand being around smoking, but was thinking "WTF?" when I read this thread because the shit you breathe at most indoor ranges is probably quite a bit worse than a little second hand cigarette or cigar smoke!

 

[jayrf929]

I'm looking for a club that isn't to loud. I hate the constant BANG BANG BANG! I mean WTF!!!

 

[rocket500]

Pretty sure all guns smoke.

 

[HuntMaine]

Check out the Centerville Sportsmans Club in Dracut. Smoking only outside.

 

[Asaltweapon]

I know of no club that forbids smoking in the MV area. I've smoked many a fine cigar on the outdoor shotgun ranges with friends and guests. I don't know anyone stupid enough (nor do I care to) to smoke in a pistol range. I've also had the privilege to enjoy adult beverages at many clubs and have never, not once had a problem with drinks and guns in over 30 years.

Second hand smoke should be the least of anyone's worries with lead and all the other crap going on.

 

[Asaltweapon]

Check out the Centerville Sportsmans Club in Dracut. Smoking only outside.

Do you remember the woodstove in the range? Them guys were crazy a few years ago. The only place I ever heard of shooting black powder indoors.

 

[Hiltonizer]

apt username is apt.

 

[Hush]

So you're looking for a woman's range?

 

[exo]

Guys, the OP is clearly a new shooter and by the name I'm guessing also female. Try not to attack right out of the gate, eh?

I don't know of any clubs in this part of the country that ban all smoking on the premises. Most do not allow (or are forced to not allow) smoking indoors.

 

[99105]

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[01SVTvert]

Good to see good old NES is alive and kicking when it comes to making new members feel welcome.


Sorry not in the area so I have no leads that would help you.

 

[uhupong]

MFS has pretty good air ventalation but very hot inside during summer, and freezing cold in the winter.

 

[warwickben]

I think you'll have trouble finding a club that don't allow smoking at all in there grounds . Most gun owners don't like the idea of taking freedoms away from others etc .
I've never seen a indoor range that you can smoke in , besides original bobs but that's a cast iron stove in the corner lol.

You could allways join a club and if it bothers you that much you could ask for them to setup a smoking area out of the way. Granted I can see that turning into a shit storm .

 

[Fixxah]

I'm looking for a gun club with valet parking.

-Proud to be dad every day, a licensed plumber most days, and wish I was a shoemaker on others.

 

[boscru]

i'd love to enjoy an adult beverage AFTER range time but banned at my club. i understand the logic and i'll live with that, but if they ban smoking outdoors i'm gone. i also think i'm detecting a liberal troll in the op

 

[Sniper (+)]

Looking for a club where women are banned from wearing perfume.

 

[jibbr71]

Guys, the OP is clearly a new shooter and by the name I'm guessing also female......

Or Atilla..... Has anybody seen them both in the same place, at the same time?

 

[Spanz]

this thread is a spoof, right?

 

[wmccurdy53]

You are participating in a sport that exposes you to lead dust/vapor in the air, but are worried about a little second hand smoke?

 

[Nicole]

*sigh* Come on guys.

My very first club allowed smoking inside the buildings (not on the indoor ranges). I am not a smoker and HATE the smell. This meant I spent minimal time in the clubhouses, usually had to shower when I got home, and discouraged me from joining teams or coming to meetings. I didn't try to change that, and the OP isn't suggesting trying to change it either, - she (presumably) just wants to try to find a club that is more in line with her preferences.

Oh noes! A person seeking to freely associate with other people who have similar concerns & priorities, without government involvement. Burn her - she's a witch!

Clubs that have no or less smoking are out there in the world. I know of a male member-only club that has a liquor license and banned smoking indoors about 2 years ago. The MEN at that very traditional club got sick of the smoke and voted to change their policy.

To the OP - keep looking. Unfortunately I don't know your area well at all and can't recommend anything. Also, if you post an avatar that goes with your screen name, you'll probably end up with a fan club. They're visual around here.

 

[falcon123]

Nothing wrong with the smell of a fine cigar

Some of the old timers are still chewing on the same cigar from 1962. Not exactly a fine cigar.

 

[dragonballzz]

Not only do cigars and ciggys smell like poopy, they hurt EVERYBODY around the smoker.

 

[ColdDayInHell]

*sigh* Come on guys.

My very first club allowed smoking inside the buildings (not on the indoor ranges). I am not a smoker and HATE the smell. This meant I spent minimal time in the clubhouses, usually had to shower when I got home, and discouraged me from joining teams or coming to meetings. I didn't try to change that, and the OP isn't suggesting trying to change it either, - she (presumably) just wants to try to find a club that is more in line with her preferences.

Oh noes! A person seeking to freely associate with other people who have similar concerns & priorities, without government involvement. Burn her - she's a witch!

Clubs that have no or less smoking are out there in the world. I know of a male member-only club that has a liquor license and banned smoking indoors about 2 years ago. The MEN at that very traditional club got sick of the smoke and voted to change their policy.

To the OP - keep looking. Unfortunately I don't know your area well at all and can't recommend anything. Also, if you post an avatar that goes with your screen name, you'll probably end up with a fan club. They're visual around here.

Good point.

 

[CdP]

On an unrelated note, I wonder why we can't get any women to take up shooting?

/sarcasm

 

[chinalfr]

I'm looking for a gun club with valet parking.

-Proud to be dad every day, a licensed plumber most days, and wish I was a shoemaker on others.

Beware what you wished for. MRGCI do offered valet service, only on NES event. Not only valet service, your ride will get up-to-date service and pimped up.

Ps. I don't smoke, but I don't mind smoker near me.

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