The misinformation in this thread is astounding.
First off, in my experience, when I became a member and paid my fees my membership did not become official and the clock didn't start until I received my FOB and ID card, which was after the ATT was issued (as in I paid in March and the annual membership began in April). So I never lost 3 weeks of the year while waiting. Also, there are times of the year when far more ATTs are being processed so being patient is just part of the CFO game.
Secondly, for everyone saying that walk ins take priority over members, you couldn't be more wrong in this assessment. There are two range bays, one exclusively for members and their guests, the other is mainly for walk ins, however, anytime that I have been there and all lanes on members range was full I simply moved over to the walk in range and used a lane there with no issue. I have never been there and not been able to get a lane, especially due to walk ins taking them all (and I shoot every week exclusively on weekends). Because they stagger the walk ins into staged time slots this simply doesn't happen! If you feel this is that much of a concern, I would suggest using the extra hour when they first open the doors for members only. Sure that means you're going at 9-10am, but then you do not have to deal with any unsafe walk ins taking selfies. And on that note, acting like shooting with walk ins is somehow unsafe is disingenuous. The fact is every walk in that is shooting has a personal range officer with them monitoring their every action. The same cannot be said for the members and frankly I feel equally safe shooting in either range.
Lastly, I'd like to address the complaints about the pricing. If it's too much for you, don't go there. A large part of the high price is the convenience of location. Sure I could pay half what they charge and go much farther, but you'll lose those 'savings' in gas, vehicle mileage and maintenance not to mention precious time driving in that lovely GTA traffic. Time is money as they say.
Now with all that being said, there have certainly been times in the store where I have stood around waiting for service while all the staff was tied up dealing with non members and I'll be the first to admit that is frustrating as all hell. Are my phone calls always responded to in what I would consider a timely fashion? Not always. And I'd be lying if I said the ventilation system doesn't suck (or blow). The air flow and movement is straight up Terrible (with a capital T)!! Would I like to not be limited to pistol calibers and buckshot? Hell yeah! Luckily that is being addressed (to what extent it will be improved remains to be seen).
One final point, again regarding walk ins and non members. I personally applaud Target Sports for the number of unlicensed shooters they introduce to the sport (I was in those excited to be there shoes a few years ago) and provide a positive first experience (especially the incredible amount of females). Gunnies love to talk about spreading the sport to the masses, that is until it inconveniences their own range time it seems.
TL;DR
No range is perfect. If this one is not for you, go somewhere else, and be sure to spend as much time on the internet praising that range as you have complaining about this one. I have a mostly positive experience at this range and with its staff. Obviously everyone's mileage may and will vary!
Sorry for the essay, and good luck to you all!
