Is Owl Hollow open today?

[Peace]

...I thought I heard someone say they would be closed today. Anyone know of anywhere in MdTN that is open today? Happy New Year!

[Caster]

Owl hollow?
Charlie Haffner Memorial range you mean? Or Charlie's range for short. The last few years of "Owl Hollow" was a debacle.

Charlie is closed every Monday and Thursday, as well as the first full weekend of the month. Today is neither so I would say Yes, he's open.

[wileecoyote]

[quote name="Caster" post="1087341" timestamp="1388588131"]Owl hollow? Charlie Haffner Memorial range you mean? Or Charlie's range for short. The last few years of "Owl Hollow" was a debacle. Charlie is closed every Monday and Thursday, as well as the first full weekend of the month. Today is neither so I would say Yes, he's open.[/quote] What ever happened to owl hollow? I used to go there years ago, then heard that it was closed for a time after I had moved away, then heard it might be open again.

[Peace]

Yep.  that seems to be my short hand for CHMR.  ... I just think of it as the range on Owl Hollow Road - I don't know about any other Owl Hollow (?)

 

of course this is a range which is shares the awesome distinction of the oldest continually open range in the country... was founded by and is named after - for all I can tell, a wonderful person... and is now run by... well, a good guy cut from the same cloth.

 

-so I didn't mean any disrespect for that... I apparently just remember places of business by location.

Edited January 1, 2014 by Peace

[wileecoyote]

It was previously called "owl hollow gun club" back when I was a member. Charlie enrolled me in his living room. I later dealt with some of his family for renewals, but I think he was still alive when I moved away. They were always nice to me. I had heard of some complaints about the range often being left a mess, and uneducated or irresponsible people shooting dangerously, and of some people shooting when it was supposed to be closed including too early in the morning. I didn't worry much about it, though, as the range was kind of decrepit and informal anyway, so I just followed the rules and always picked up more trash than I created. Never had a problem there in several years, and rarely saw other shooters there. It wasn't until I moved away that I heard rumors of some problems with the family members, the club being closed at some point, and then a possible re-opening. Hope it is still running and is better than ever. It would be a shame to lose another good place to shoot.

[RED333]

Charlies range on "Owl Hollow Rd" is still open, dont know about today.

[Dustbuster]

U can call CHMR / owl hollow and check number is on their site at CHMR.US
strategic edge is open if you're a member. Edited January 1, 2014 by Dustbuster

[Will]

If You can do it it is best to go on a weekday,only a few people there. Sat. Sun has the big crowd but still OK . Cost is $90 and

still a bargain if You have nowhere to shoot. See above for days closed.

[Father Goose]

How does paying at the range work? Who do I give the funds to for day shooting or for the annual pass?

[Peace]

Annual pass goes to Charlie's son.   Is he Charlie too?  I believe shooting for the day is available for guests of someone who is a member.

 

Members, is that correct?

[Trekbike]

Usually Charlie is around to collect your money and sign you up.

[Father Goose]

Thanks guys!

[TrickyNicky]

I gotta get down there and pay up for the year. Edited March 15, 2014 by TrickyNicky

[NashvilleStage]

Check out http://www.chmr.us

 

Is the website out of date? It says the yearly membership is $60 (not $90), and the range is closed each Thursday + the first full weekend of each month (no mention of Mondays).

 

It's been several years since I've been out there, so I'm not sure what is correct.

 

Yes, Charlie (Jr.) is the gentleman who runs the range. He lives on-site & usually comes down the hill to say hi. He was very nice & easy-going the couple of times I spoke with him.

[Father Goose]

I'll be checking this place out around 3:45 today. Nashville Armory had a 1.5 hour wait and the range area staff had the typical "I hate the world" demeanor.... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[RED333]

I'll be checking this place out around 3:45 today. Nashville Armory had a 1.5 hour wait and the range area staff had the typical "I hate the world" demeanor.... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

You aint the first to see this

[Tempest455]

Yes its $90 now.

[jhc77]

Yes its $90 now.

Yikes!

[Father Goose]

You aint the first to see this

 

Pretty ridiculous. I think this is a fair picture of their service policy -->   :bat:

 

I think next time I go - if there is a next time - I will say something.

 

 

 

 

Yes its $90 now.

 

Yup, paid this today. Still worth it I feel. Great place, great owners, and scenic drive to boot.

Edited March 22, 2014 by Father Goose

[Father Goose]

Anyone know what the annual holiday schedule is for the range?

[Dustbuster]

Here ya go!




Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 of course it ate my spelling.

[Father Goose]

Thanks! I knew about that, but I was wondering more specifically about holidays themselves.

[Father Goose]

Anyone know how the traffic is coming from the North because of Friday's tanker explosion?

[RED333]

840 to 431 is gona be the best way to go, stay off 65 south bound till the bridge is cleared.