I can't see myself paying $30/month to be a member out there or paying additional money to be part of the training group if there still is such a thing.
I'd love for some match directors and others who've done business there (or tried to, at least) in the last two years to chime in. Statistically speaking, some are guaranteed to have had good experiences but I seriously doubt that it's been the majority. I've personally been there on at least threee occasions when matches were delayed because the back office didn't have its crap together. It's happened to me personally on two occasions.
My experience: (Hope no one gets butt hurt)
I have been a member of USSA since 2011. My wife and I joined under a trigger time membership. At the time there was a push to get new members so the price for a 3 year membership was $20 a month for the family. This was a great deal in my mind. I was enrolled in the training group for not much more a month. I was already fairly advanced by that time and was training under Steve Aryan for the most part and most of the time is was 2 or less people. During those years, the range was in great shape, but also had very small amount of memberships. The attitude in the pro shop was less than stellar but was on par with other gun shops that I have been to. Still by far the best outdoor shooting facility I have had a chance to shoot at.
I believe ~2 years ago the management changed along with the County taking over a chunk of the property. The 3 year discounted memberships went away along with the high value training group prices. The folks behind the counter are steps above the previous management and service. One of the biggest beefs I have with gun shops, is the look on their face when you step in the door. I know this is not a 5-star restaurant that I am dropping money at, but when they give the since that it is a membership based gun club they should treat you like a member not a nuisance. That being said, the folks there now are pretty nice, but you would probably have to work pretty hard for them to remember you.
Pros: The people are okay/better than average. You do get your own bay and flexibility to switch when you want. You are your own range master. About 20-25 min from most places around Tulsa. Decent selection of firearms to look at - prices are not show stoppers. Typical firing line style ranges if that your cup of tee, 300 yard (hardly anyone is on).
Cons: Cost - Unless you go more than twice a month, you are not making your membership worth it. Hella expensive training group. Range conditions - When it rains there is mud for days, berms are pretty shot up, most of the target are pretty shot up and paper target are usually at midget height (no offense to smaller folks). No big pluses to being a member - 5% discount in pro shop woo hoo.
Bottom Line: 3-1/2 out of 5 Stars. Forget about what people have said about the past, only worry about how they operate now. Based on my current experience, it is a fine line for me to re-up my membership every year. However, there are not too many places you can go outdoors, be in your own bay, and have a great time without someone looking over your shoulder the whole time.
All of the experiences and comments I related were based on current management.
My experience: (Hope no one gets butt hurt)
I have been a member of USSA since 2011. My wife and I joined under a trigger time membership. At the time there was a push to get new members so the price for a 3 year membership was $20 a month for the family. This was a great deal in my mind. I was enrolled in the training group for not much more a month. I was already fairly advanced by that time and was training under Steve Aryan for the most part and most of the time is was 2 or less people. During those years, the range was in great shape, but also had very small amount of memberships. The attitude in the pro shop was less than stellar but was on par with other gun shops that I have been to. Still by far the best outdoor shooting facility I have had a chance to shoot at.
I believe ~2 years ago the management changed along with the County taking over a chunk of the property. The 3 year discounted memberships went away along with the high value training group prices. The folks behind the counter are steps above the previous management and service. One of the biggest beefs I have with gun shops, is the look on their face when you step in the door. I know this is not a 5-star restaurant that I am dropping money at, but when they give the since that it is a membership based gun club they should treat you like a member not a nuisance. That being said, the folks there now are pretty nice, but you would probably have to work pretty hard for them to remember you.
Pros: The people are okay/better than average. You do get your own bay and flexibility to switch when you want. You are your own range master. About 20-25 min from most places around Tulsa. Decent selection of firearms to look at - prices are not show stoppers. Typical firing line style ranges if that your cup of tee, 300 yard (hardly anyone is on).
Cons: Cost - Unless you go more than twice a month, you are not making your membership worth it. Hella expensive training group. Range conditions - When it rains there is mud for days, berms are pretty shot up, most of the target are pretty shot up and paper target are usually at midget height (no offense to smaller folks). No big pluses to being a member - 5% discount in pro shop woo hoo.
Bottom Line: 3-1/2 out of 5 Stars. Forget about what people have said about the past, only worry about how they operate now. Based on my current experience, it is a fine line for me to re-up my membership every year. However, there are not too many places you can go outdoors, be in your own bay, and have a great time without someone looking over your shoulder the whole time.
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