jmoore
10-06-07, 16:12
Having joined the list a week or two back after getting my first AR carbine, I now am beginning to look for training. Any & all feedback on the following questions will be greatly appreciated.
1) Is The Site still training civies? I know Blackwater "leased" the facility for all of 07, but what about 08? I've sent e-mails to both The Site and to BW, but have yet to receive a reply from either.
2) While I would prefer to train closer (i.e, within driving distance) to central Illinois, I certainly wouldn't mind heading back to Gunsite. I was very impressed with their 250 and 350 courses. Question: Is the Gunsite Lodge still in business? It is VERY close to the ranges - and a nice place. I know they had a falling out with Gunsite, and haven't been "listed" on the lodging list for quite a few years. I can't find them on a Google search however. I can find a Ravens Roost Bunk House - and I'm wondering if that is the renamed lodge? Still can't get a link to work that has a phone number, though.
3) Gunsite lists a few 3-day carbine training classes in Indiana. Anyone know where that might be?
4) Finally - any other places you would suggest that are within a days drive of central Illinois? Am looking for anything between March/April and August.
Many thanks!!!!!
john
1) Is The Site still training civies? I know Blackwater "leased" the facility for all of 07, but what about 08? I've sent e-mails to both The Site and to BW, but have yet to receive a reply from either.
2) While I would prefer to train closer (i.e, within driving distance) to central Illinois, I certainly wouldn't mind heading back to Gunsite. I was very impressed with their 250 and 350 courses. Question: Is the Gunsite Lodge still in business? It is VERY close to the ranges - and a nice place. I know they had a falling out with Gunsite, and haven't been "listed" on the lodging list for quite a few years. I can't find them on a Google search however. I can find a Ravens Roost Bunk House - and I'm wondering if that is the renamed lodge? Still can't get a link to work that has a phone number, though.
3) Gunsite lists a few 3-day carbine training classes in Indiana. Anyone know where that might be?
4) Finally - any other places you would suggest that are within a days drive of central Illinois? Am looking for anything between March/April and August.
Many thanks!!!!!
john