Dragon Man...

[Martinjmpr]

Went there today for the first time. Did the museum tour. Took almost 4 hours!

Impressive place, interesting guy.

I'm assuming many/most here have gone but it was a first for me.

They were doing a machine gun shoot this weekend, so lots of folks there.

Compares in many respects to Rambler Ranch in Elizabeth because it's not so much a "museum" as it is a collection of "stuff."

Nevertheless, a very impressive collection, to say the least.

[Hoser]

He does have a collection of stuff.

That is about all I have nice to say.

[BPTactical]

He does have a collection of stuff.

That is about all I have nice to say.

x2

[<MADDOG>]

He does have a collection of stuff.

That is about all I have nice to say.

X3, with the exception of I do not believe he sees the type of people on this forum as his "customer base".

[TheGrey]

He was an absolute asshole to me on the phone.

I'm glad you had fun- it's always good for a long look, admiring nifty stuff.

[CS1983]

I’d rather wear a Klan outfit on East Colfax than set one foot on his property.

[APEXgunparts]

Went there today for the first time. Did the museum tour. Took almost 4 hours!

Impressive place, interesting guy.

I'm assuming many/most here have gone but it was a first for me.

They were doing a machine gun shoot this weekend, so lots of folks there.

Compares in many respects to Rambler Ranch in Elizabeth because it's not so much a "museum" as it is a collection of "stuff."

Nevertheless, a very impressive collection, to say the least.

Surprised they were able to have an MG shoot.
Funny I didn't see it advertised.

Oh, I have been on Mel's place once, sometime in the mid nineteen nineties, personally I have no interest in ever returning.
That's just me, learning from my friends experiences.

Richard

[BladesNBarrels]

Got to admit, he must be a survivor.
I thought he was in all kinds of deep trouble with ownership questions of his inventory and licenses.
I bought a Class 3 years ago from the actual owner of one of the firearms hanging on the wall.
Sent a certified check to his home registered mail.
He emailed and said he doesn't sign for anything and I had to wait 6 weeks to get my check back.
Haven't been to his place since.

[Squeeze]

Guy definitely has a seriously cool collection. One that would make Liberal heads explode almost instantly. Guy has the personality of a prolapsed anus. Went to his range once and will never return due to unsafe conditions.

[Martinjmpr]

Guy definitely has a seriously cool collection. One that would make Liberal heads explode almost instantly. Guy has the personality of a prolapsed anus. Went to his range once and will never return due to unsafe conditions.

We had originally considered shooting as well but the museum tour took almost 4 hours and by the time it was done we were exhausted and hungry, so we left. I guess it's a good thing if the range is as dangerous as you say.

As far as Mel himself, yes, he is kind of a cartoon clich? of a "right wing gun nut."

We were wondering what happens to all the NFA stuff when Mel dies. I presume it's likely held in some kind of trust but man, that's going to be a PITA to dispose of.

Personally, my biggest interest wasn't in the weapons it was in the vehicles. I used to belong to a military vehicle collectors organization (and at one time I owned a 1952 Dodge M43 ambulance that I'd hoped to restore) so the garage with the vehicles in it was my favorite part.

Mel's collection of historic military vehicles is truly amazing, I don't know of another private collection like it. And that fact that most of them run is remarkable.