For Those who camp at Friendship Take Heed!

[mushka]

My question is what do you get for an $800.00 campsite?

 

[BackDraft]

Also, here’s the agreement. I have no dog in this fight, other than being a member. I’m posting so folks can read the actual document and not have to rely on someone else’s interpretation.

 

[ETipp]

That's the kind of money you have to pay to camp down there for the two shoots. They priced me out of attendance a couple decades ago.

Where is this and why do they charge so much, other than they can?

 

[FishDFly]

Read Backdraft's post and you will know, you can camp year round, though there is a limit on how long you can stay at a time. Fees also removes some fees, not having to pay to shoot in June and Sept.

 

[Johnny Tremain]

Get more peeps out of shooting, yeah there is a good club to belong to.
Takes the sport right out of it

 

[Rifleman1776]

Another nail in the coffin.

 

[FishDFly]

Another nail in the coffin.

How would you run the place if you were in charge?

 

[Barry Strickland]

I will try to inform a little more information on the camping charges. I usually get a place near the pistol range. My contract is for nine nights in the "B" section. For the September Championships it is $30 a night which is $270 for the nine nights. The Spring shoot is also the same price. So, that would be $540 for the 18 nights for both the shoots. This area just a electric hook-up without sewer or water.
The Heritage campground is more expensive as they have full hook-up there as Robin mentioned.
As you can see the prices are reasonable as compared to most commercial campgrounds.
The big drawback is you cannot get your $ back if later you decide to cancel your reservation.
Barry

 

[Flint.]

The big drawback is you cannot get your $ back if later you decide to cancel your reservation.
Barry

Or if the NMLRA cancels your reservation.

 

[wganz]

So much for my dream of shooting at NMLRA Friendship.
#ForgetThatStuffs

 

[longcruise]

I would have no issue with the liability waiver. As said, they are required for almost any activity where you pay to play. Last one i recall was one of those ax throwing places.

 

[LongWalker]

I received it from a friend via email on Monday. From what is coming out via backchannel and Facebook--that the majority or the BOD was not made aware of these changes and/or did not approve these changes --it sounds as if the Bylaws (Art. V, Sect. 1) were ignored or violated. . . . But with the broad authority given to the Executive Committee, who knows?

There have been comments have been made by various visitors to the range for other events regarding the "RV park" being an "eyesore". Given the movement towards making the range a "shooting park", this might be one way of beginning to eliminate what some might see as a problem.

 

[Kentuckyjed]

Thought about going, maybe just to visit, probably not this time.

 

[FishDFly]

There are plans in the future to plant trees in areas to make some areas more appealing.

Will admit some places where the trailers are parked calling them an eye sore is being polite.

 

[Frogman88]

Our world is changing. I get tired of saying WASNY. We Ain't Seen Nothing Yet. But,

 

[FishDFly]

I have to agree.

 

[Kentuckyjed]

I did notice when looking at the camping areas the lack of trees or any type of shade. Got used to going to rendezvous where there usually is and I like it like that.

 

[Kentuckyjed]

And for the cost. Most events I have gone to the prices seem to be more reasonable for primitive camping, and firewood is available along with water,

 

[FishDFly]

You either camp or have to drive a considerable distance to a motel. We are not into gang bathrooms and showers, thus it is motel time.

 

[springfield art]

$800.00?!!!!! For WHAT?!

Yeah, I'd stay in nearby motel with hot water and no insects!