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For those of you interested in finding out more about learning how to shoot. Come join the group and re-live your experience by telling everyone about your time at the range. Or feel free to ask a question - I will try and answer it for you.

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vlad

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vlad Oct 8, 2006 at 11:59 PM

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vlad said "Hey guys, I'm new here and would like to get your thought on boston gun range. I want to go, yet many of the studen"

Hey guys, I'm new here and would like to get your thought on boston gun range. I want to go, yet many of the students at my school are not into range shooting, so I am kind of alone on this one.
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  Gene Oct 9, 2006 at 9:56 AM
  
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  Gene said "Hi Vlad, Great to see you have an interest in the range. It is open to the public 7 days a week. I run a couple o"
  
  Hi Vlad,
  
  Great to see you have an interest in the range. It is open to the public 7 days a week. I run a couple of Hey Lets Go events to bring people up. It might be time for another one soon.
  
  But in the mean while, if you have a car, it is about 45 minutes out of Boston. Feel free to send me a message if you have any questions.
  
  Cheers,
  Gene
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Gene

Pictures are up! + -

Gene Jul 12, 2006 at 1:35 PM

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Gene said "Hey everyone, Some of the pictures from the last range day are posted in the Photos section. PM me with your em"

Hey everyone,

Some of the pictures from the last range day are posted in the Photos section. PM me with your email address if you want more of the pictures.

It was great having everyone over at the range, and Cheers!

Gene

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Eva

How about on the 9th? + -

Jun 22, 2006 at 7:50 AM

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said "shoot (no pun intended) - I have an all day meeting on the 8th ... how about the 9th? Is the place open on Sundays?"

shoot (no pun intended) - I have an all day meeting on the 8th ... how about the 9th? Is the place open on Sundays?
1. Gene
  
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  Gene Jun 22, 2006 at 10:44 AM
  
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  Gene said "Darn - sorry Eva, we can't do the 9th. There is an Safety Class going on that day at the range. I will try and g"
  
  Darn - sorry Eva, we can't do the 9th. There is an Safety Class going on that day at the range.
  
  I will try and get you for one maybe in August.
  
  Cheers,
  Gene
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Gene

Lets see how July 8th is for everyone! + -

Gene Jun 16, 2006 at 7:09 PM

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Gene said "What better way to celebrate the 4th of July then going down to the gun range the weekend after. Hope to see ever"

What better way to celebrate the 4th of July then going down to the gun range the weekend after.

Hope to see everyone there (if not sooner)!

Cheers,
Gene

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Gene

How would Sat June 24 be? + -

Gene Jun 12, 2006 at 6:30 PM

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Gene said "I know June is slowly creeping away from us. I've been busy - as usual - but I wanted to get some of you back down "

I know June is slowly creeping away from us. I've been busy - as usual - but I wanted to get some of you back down to the range (and some of you down for the first time).

So how about June 24? I didn't want to tire people out before Becca's big party on the 17th!

Let me know, but that will be the tentative date.

Cheers,
Gene
1. mr
  
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  mr Jun 12, 2006 at 7:56 PM
  
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  mr said "gene & gang, the 24th sounds great! i cant commit 100% right now, but so far that sounds like a good weekend. if "
  
  gene & gang,
  
  the 24th sounds great! i cant commit 100% right now, but so far that sounds like a good weekend. if anyone else disagree's please feel free to chime in.
  
  cheers
  greg
2. Stella
  
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  Stella Jun 12, 2006 at 8:44 PM
  
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  Stella said "Sorry, I won't be able to make it on that weekend! Maybe next time!"
  
  Sorry, I won't be able to make it on that weekend! Maybe next time!
3. Charlie
  
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  Charlie Jun 13, 2006 at 8:00 AM
  
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  Charlie said "Shoot!(get it?) I won't be around....let me know the next one please!"
  
  Shoot!(get it?) I won't be around....let me know the next one please!
  1. Chris
    
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    Chris Jun 13, 2006 at 2:51 PM
    
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    Chris said "alright - if Charlie AND Stella cant go, then i cant either! haha - seriously, the next 3 weekends are tough...too "
    
    alright - if Charlie AND Stella cant go, then i cant either! haha - seriously, the next 3 weekends are tough...too many events! lets do something in july -
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Gene

Next range day + -

Gene May 30, 2006 at 9:36 PM

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Gene said "Hey everyone, Was trying to pick a weekend for the next range day. I won't be able to run one until at lease June"

Hey everyone,

Was trying to pick a weekend for the next range day. I won't be able to run one until at lease June. So give me some dates that might work for everyone, and I will try and pick a day. Saturday or Sunday will work.

Oh second idea I had is I might run diffent level sessions for people that have already participated in one. Afer about three-four sessions, I might qualify people for a Mass State/ NRA pistol safety cerificate. What do you think?

Cheers,
Gene
1. heather
  
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  heather May 31, 2006 at 8:44 AM
  
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  heather said "Hey Gene, I'll be up in Laconia, NH for Bike Week from 6/14-6/18...other than that, as it stands right now, pre"
  
  Hey Gene,
  
  I'll be up in Laconia, NH for Bike Week from 6/14-6/18...other than that, as it stands right now, pretty much any Sun. works for me.
  (Eilis, wanna tag team again? ;-D)
  
  Re: qualifying for the pistol safety certificate, does that include a written test? Also, does it allow you to carry, or is that something completely different?
  
  Thanks again for organizing!!
  Peace,
  H
  1. Bryt
    
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    Bryt May 31, 2006 at 9:17 AM
    
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    Bryt said "Hi, Heather. The Massachusetts Basic Firearm Safety certificate does not allow you to carry. The Massachuse"
    
    Hi, Heather.
    
    The Massachusetts Basic Firearm Safety certificate does not allow you to carry.
    
    The Massachusetts Basic Firearm Safety certificate allows you to start the process of _applying_ to get an FID (Firearms Identification Card) or LTC (License to Carry-Class A or B) permit in Massachusetts; either of which you'll need to have in order to purchase a gun in Massachusetts.
    
    In my experience (which is not broad in this arena), a written test is usually given. I don't know if it's actually required though.
    
    Namaste,
    Bryt %)
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  Bryt May 31, 2006 at 9:32 AM
  
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  Bryt said "Hi, Gene, I'm possibly free either June 24th or 25th at this point, but I've already got a range trip with some o"
  
  Hi, Gene,
  
  I'm possibly free either June 24th or 25th at this point, but I've already got a range trip with some other folks tentatively scheduled for Sunday, June 11th. I'll try to make it if I can afford the time & money, but please don't weight my availability overmuch in the date decision.
  
  Thanks!
  Bryt %)
  PS-I think having more people with Mass./NRA Basic Pistol Safety Certificates is a good thing!
3. Dennis
  
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  Dennis Jun 3, 2006 at 1:05 PM
  
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  Dennis said "Gene, Weekends other than June 10-11 look good so far, and I'd be game for the next level. I hope I can make the "
  
  Gene,
  
  Weekends other than June 10-11 look good so far, and I'd be game for the next level. I hope I can make the next one. Thanks for organizing,
  
  Dennis
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Chris

hola + -

Chris May 31, 2006 at 8:26 PM

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Chris said "i would be up for trying to break stella's record"

i would be up for trying to break stella's record

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Eva

Sundays? + -

May 31, 2006 at 10:23 AM

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said "all Sundays except the weekend of the 11th ... work for me ... thanks for asking!"

all Sundays except the weekend of the 11th ... work for me ... thanks for asking!

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Dennis

Intense but absolutely fun! + -

Dennis May 11, 2006 at 9:56 PM

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Dennis said "Gene emphasized safety above all and made time to explain the general nuts and bolts of various guns (handguns, rifl"

Gene emphasized safety above all and made time to explain the general nuts and bolts of various guns (handguns, rifles, shotguns, semis/autos, etc.) with a handgun disassembly, for some great background. Shooting in the range was pretty intense - I was sweating trying to focus repeatedly on the bullseye - but it was absolutely fun! Overall, it was definitely a great educational experience and would recommend it to anyone.

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Rebecca

It's safe, it's fun, you can do it! + -

Rebecca May 8, 2006 at 7:49 AM

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Rebecca said "Yes, this is very safe. Thought they give you a real gun and real bullets, there are a lot of precaution you'll lear"

Yes, this is very safe. Thought they give you a real gun and real bullets, there are a lot of precaution you'll learn. And with a pro like Gene who's taught hundreds of ppl including the Boston Police, you'll be in terrific hands. Check it out!

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