Upstate ranges targeted by thieves.

Hamman · May 6, 2013

I was just informed by a local deputy that there has been thefts of guns & gear at Philsons crossroads and Newberry public ranges. Posing as fellow shooters they wait for the victims to go downrange to check targets, then stealing whatever they can from the bench. They have also B&E vehicles in the parking area. LE is looking for an older white Toyota pickup with black spray painted bumpers, there is black overspray on the tailgate.

Be careful! Be Vigilant!

Midnight Raver · May 6, 2013

Nice to see you again Hamman, thanks for the info!!!

bigfutz · May 7, 2013

Idiots messing with the wrong crowd!
* Never go to the range alone.
* Never leave your gear unattended.
* Lock your vehicle, and check it periodically if you're there for an extended period.
* Observe the vehicles in the lot when you arrive.
* Introduce yourself and do the smell test (not exactly like dogs do, but with similar result).

What else?

biganimal · May 7, 2013

Never go alone
Someone needs to stay at the bench with the guns
And I always carry a loaded handgun down range

Dave29461 · May 7, 2013

biganimal said:
Never go alone
Someone needs to stay at the bench with the guns
And I always carry a loaded handgun down range

+1

urbancommandox · May 10, 2013

Handgun Hell when I had my ar and there was questionable people. Fresh mag and slung it to carry down range with me.

Midnight Raver · May 10, 2013

Sad to worry about people at gun ranges acting this way. Brother in law was a victim of a car break in while we were in my gun club building back in the early 80s. Even worse to have something like that at a private club!