Are your Gun Ranges Reload Friendly?

[HighCaliber]

I am reasonably new to firearms and also reloading which I was surprised to find out I love to do.

When I started shooting 2 years ago some ranges did not allow reloads but it allowed Georgia Arms and remanufactured ammo. One was also able to sneak in ammo in used boxes.

I now see a growing trend in my area where not only no reloads are allowed but the range *federal police state* officers "will check your ammunition prior to entering the range".

They claim this to be for our safety and yet do not ban guns with unsupported chambers.
They also all have come up with their own brand of ammo; I believe this to be the real motivation for both banning and policing the customers ammo boxes. It makes business sense to ban other cheap sources of ammo to push their own brand. I believe this to be their right as business owners.

I just deeply resent being lied to and hate how they treat the American public as if they were stupid and gullible all the time.

I want to buy my own reloading equipment ( I currently work for a registered reloading small ammo factory ) but am anticipating not being able to shoot anywhere due to this growing trend.
I even thought about buying an acre in the middle of the state to be able to keep my freedom.
( I have researched places in Florida where one can just go and shoot but was told most land is now privately owned.).

Is this a problem in your state? Where do you shoot your reloads? Have you had to deal with ranges that ban reloads and or remanufactured ammunition?

I would appreciate if you could relate any insights and your experiences

[Irving]

Usually when a range is checking ammo, it is to check for steel core, which is hard on the traps.

[cysoto]

Some indoor ranges discourage their patrons from bringing in ammunition and (for obvious reasons) they would much rather prefer that shooters purchase their ammo at their facility. In general, most ranges do not care if you shoot factory vs reloaded ammo as long as it doesn't damage their equipment (i.e. steel core bullets).

[Irving]

I recommend not asking or saying anything about it in person. If you are curious, call on the phone and ask before you go in, but not while you are standing there in person.

[Hoser]

No restrictions other than steel core or tracer rifle ammo in this are that I am aware of.

[cstone]

If it doesn't attract a magnet, no one has ever said anything to me.

Anyone running a business would like to maximize their profit. Try to sneak in some JuJuBe or soda into a movie or bring your own beer to a football/baseball stadium. Just another reason why I don't go out to the movies or sporting events much.

[HighCaliber]

Thanks guys.

I did check both their websites and called on the phone before deciding on a membership - and that was when I had it heavy handed to me that they were opening customers boxes and checking their ammo and that even commercially remanufactured ammo was not allowed.

One big chain here in Florida started this trend ( the owner of Shootstraight also owns Magtech - which incidently I have had malfunctions with and think very poorly of it ) and now another chain is saying they have removed the rule due to ammo shortage ( it is good for business so they can lift the rules..) but will go back to reinforcing it once they get their own brand of ammo produced.

Glad to hear other areas are still relatively free.

I will hold back from buying my reloading press for now to see how things shape up in the near future.

[Zombie Steve]

It's my gun... I'll shoot what I want through it.

Seriously, there are too many places to shoot around here for me to deal with such nonsense.

[SamuraiCO]

No problem with Centennial. They also have no problem when I pick up my brass and will even give me some extra if someone next to me is popping off .45's and their brass lands next to mine. They will also let you draw from holster for CCW practice after showing proper technique.

[rondog]

I've had rat bastards at indoor ranges refuse to let me shoot lead bullets, "jacketed only". Fug 'em.