I just found out that the Taunton Rifle and Pistol outdoor range will be closed indefinitely. I got a new rifle this week and I cant even try it out. Anyone know of a outdoor range in the Taunton area open to the public? Thanks
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Respectfully, I would suggest asking if a donation would help them get squared away.i would ask for a refund or credit for diminished services...
I am figuring it was because of this. http://www.tauntongazette.com/news/b...ar-rifle-range
Raynham — State police from Middleboro are investigating a report of an errant bullet striking a vehicle Monday afternoon on Route 24 in Raynham.
State police spokesman Lt. David Wilson said the vehicle was approaching the Interstate 495 north interchange on Route 24 south at about 12:30 p.m. when a piece of copper became lodged in the windshield.
There were no reports of injuries.
Police questioned members of the Taunton Rifle & Pistol Club near the Raynham Middle School on Titicut Road to determine if the metal item was a bullet fired from the shooting range.
The range is about 700 yards from the highway interchange.
“The investigation is still continuing,” Wilson said.
Raynham Police Chief Louis Pacheco said there have been no incidents of stray bullets at the shooting range in recent years.
Posted Feb 18, 2010 @ 08:44 PM
Last update Feb 18, 2010 @ 09:58 PM
Raynham — State police from Middleboro are investigating a report of an apparent stray bullet that stuck a vehicle Monday afternoon on Route 24 in Raynham.
State police spokesman Lt. David Wilson said the vehicle was approaching the Interstate 495 north interchange on Route 24 south at about 12:30 p.m. when a piece of copper became lodged in the windshield.
There were no reports of injuries. The name of the driver has not been released.
Police questioned members of the Taunton Rifle & Pistol Club near the Raynham Middle School on Titicut Road to determine if the metal projectile was a bullet fired from the shooting range.
The range is about 700 yards from the highway interchange.
“The investigation is still continuing,” Wilson said.
Raynham Police Chief Louis Pacheco said there have been no incidents of stray bullets at the shooting range in recent years.
Club president Eric Dewhirst is cooperating with the investigation in hopes that it will clear the club of being the source of the bullet.
“We don’t feel it came from us and we want to make sure it didn’t come from us,” he said.
Adding, “And nobody’s even sure it’s a bullet.”
About four or five members were at the club at the time of the incident, he said, but noted that others gun enthusiasts were also in the surrounding wooded area.
The Taunton Rifle & Pistol Club was founded in the 1950s. The club also operates an indoor range on East Britannia Street in Taunton.
“We’ve had an excellent safety record,” Dewhirst said.
When something similar happened at Southborough Rod & Gun, the outdoor range was out of commission for a year and a half, and there was no attempt by anyone to let the members know what was going on. I gave up on that club and joined Harvard.
Why in the world would it take indefinitely to figure this out and get the range back open?
When something similar happened at Southborough Rod & Gun, the outdoor range was out of commission for a year and a half, and there was no attempt by anyone to let the members know what was going on. I gave up on that club and joined Harvard.
That is NOT what I wanna hear. But thanks for the warning.
Each "incident" (that was not caused by a BR&P shooter on the range) created a "downtime" of 1 year before the ranges reopened, after massive and expensive renovations were done.
Another small (and poor) club that I used to belong to was shut down for 18 months due to a skip-shot that happened from another club in the town. Took a lawyer (who I don't think really helped) and >$14K in renovations (which the club didn't have, they borrowed from the members) before the selectmen and police chief would ALLOW them to reopen.
It looks like I may have to take a look at Woodcock.