Point Blank range coming to Merrillville

[wtburnette]

Using my Google-Fu I couldn't find anything about shootings or disgruntled employees... and since you've been there from day one I suspect you would know.

The only thing I turned up that was negative were reviews like this:

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[/FONT]This was the worst I could find. I did find plenty of comments about high prices, but that's what you get a big-box stores. If you want a more casual environment with lower prices, shop at smaller family owned businesses that are hungry. I love my local Gander Mountain for their selection, but good grief their prices are beyond bad to the point they're laughable. But when I need something on short notice, I swing in and grab it.

Exactly right.

I've been going to the Carmel and Greenwood Point Blank locations since they opened and I don't have anything bad to say about them. Yes, their prices are a little higher than BGF when they were around, but they're comparable to other ranges. The facilities are clean and well lit, their staff are reasonably knowledgeable and friendly. The targeting systems work like they should and the ventilation system is better than any other range I've been to since BGF burned down. I go every weekend and will continue to go there, at least until BGF reopens.

 

[ckyoursix]

Just happen to see this thread. I was at GM in Merriville last week, and was told that this range was coming. If you don't have a range on your property (hickok45) you are going to have to pay what the owners want.

 

[lonehoosier]

Updates?

 

[ckyoursix]

Point Blank is now open in Mokena. Ad in the Southtown states "Free five-shot test fire of any firearm in our rental case." Also unlimited ammo to go (including 22lr). Open seven days a week.

 

[lonehoosier]

Any updates?

 

[hobiepro]

I just trades E-Mails with Point Blank, inquiring about the status. They replayed , they have begun construction and expect to open spring 2017.

 

[PMR]

I drove by the location on 12/14, there was a sign in the ground, Point Blank coming soon or something like that but they didn't break ground as of then. If I'm over that way tomorrow I'll do a drive by again...

 

[2A_Tom]

I'm going to my SIL's for Christmas. I will take pics, maybe

 

[PMR]

Went by there today, will try to post these pics...and a BIG thank you to Big Tanker for putting on YouTube how to put up pics!!!

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[2A_Tom]

Thank you.

 

[chef larry]

Road trip today.

 

[rennocneb]

Ive shot at the one in greenwood and its nice. Just sucks to always wait for range time no matter when you go it seems lol.

 

[chef larry]

Was by their Merrillville location over the weekend and see the construction company was starting put to footings in and grading the site.

 

[chef larry]

Was by there Friday the 27th and nothing new going on. Must be waiting till warmer weather to continue.

 

[wtburnette]

Ive shot at the one in greenwood and its nice. Just sucks to always wait for range time no matter when you go it seems lol.

To consistently get in and get a lane quickly, I go when they open. Usually have the least amount of hassle. Otherwise it's hit or miss. Sometimes I've gone in the evenings and it's been dead and other times packed. Same with lunch time. I like shooting early anyway, so it works for me

 

[PMR]

I was over that way today...

 

[chef larry]

I was over that way today...

They were busy this week.

 

[2A_Tom]

Beat me to it.

 

[repeter1977]

Wahooooooo a close gun range I won't have to spend an hour each way going to.

 

[chef larry]