Post by: ElkTacos on January 01, 2022, 01:20:41 PM
The clubs that offer public access are good for a person like me that has not spent any time on a waitlist, but that could also mean the clubs are geared toward drop in shooters, but I wouldn't know unless I ask around so here I am. I'll go check out Tacoma soon. I've joined separate archery clubs and gun clubs in the past but an all in one home would be ideal. Thanks for any insights, I've got a lot to figure out since moving here but this is a good place to start.
Post by: buckfvr on January 01, 2022, 01:30:36 PM
Post by: wadu1 on January 01, 2022, 03:16:50 PM
Tacoma Sportsman's Club is all inclusive they offer a lot. They are also a sponsor of HW. The Club has beginning trap/skeet classes, pistol/rifle classes and archery classes. For ranges they have member only rifle/pistol. The public ranges have pistol and rifle out to 200 yards that are open all year. The archery ranges are also open year-round, they also offer special 3-D shoots during the year on longer walking courses. They have a 12 station Sporting Clays course that is shot every 3rd Sunday January - September. The rifle committee has 600-yard shoots almost every month.
One of the unique aspects of TSC, as a member if you volunteer 20 hours a year your annual dues reduce down to $50. To get your 20 hours they have club cleanup, working the kid's trout pond at the Sportsman's annual kid's fishing derby and more. for more information see the link below.
http://tacomassportsmensclub.com/index.html (http://tacomassportsmensclub.com/index.html)
Yes, I'm bias toward TSC, I'm also on the BOD, feel free to PM me with questions.
Post by: Special T on January 01, 2022, 05:31:19 PM
Post by: millerwheeler on January 01, 2022, 09:56:17 PM
Post by: Rat44 on January 02, 2022, 04:36:54 AM
Great facility and people.
It can get crowded at times .
Be aware that they Do Not allow rapid fire.
And if you are a handloader and pistol shooter your brass gets mixed up with everybody else's on the floor.
No separated firing stations.
Those are the only issues that I have with them.
Highly recommend if your close by.
Post by: ElkTacos on January 02, 2022, 09:58:58 AM
First of all, welcome to the HW site.
Tacoma Sportsman's Club is all inclusive they offer a lot. They are also a sponsor of HW.
Thanks I'm happy to be here. After finding the forum and then browsing around it for awhile to get familiar with it, it's a great place and has been helpful even before I posted a question. TSC sounds like it has it all!
Be aware that they Do Not allow rapid fire.
And if you are a handloader and pistol shooter your brass gets mixed up with everybody else's on the floor.
I do reload though i'm sure like all of you i'm getting lower and lower on certain components. That makes retaining the brass even more important. I'll take extra care to recover what i can.
A little more specifics on you location would be helpful. Ut im guessing SE of Seattle.
I'm near Kent at the moment but will be moving north east.
I have been a member at sportsman club for many years still lots too offer and some great people
Great! I'm looking forward to checking it out, thanks for the reply.
Post by: highside74 on January 02, 2022, 11:36:39 AM
The only thing Tacoma does better is archery. Everything else Nisqually punches Tacoma in the face. :twocents:
Post by: GWP on January 02, 2022, 11:41:05 AM
Or, if they still offer it, become a life member and still volunteer if you wish! Did that years ago and have never regretted it.
There is also a walking path with a couple ponds I have used for dog training. Great place with good folks.