I've done a few projects already with the shooting range inside shipping containers.  The last one was on Kauai and it was I believe two 40' containers.  It comes as a system with ventilation and A/C.  All you need are some concrete blocks to set the containers on and provide anchorage points.  I'd have to look it up, but I want to say that the containers were something like $300k delivered to the site.  I recall thinking that it was "do able" if someone wanted that system on their property. Of course given sufficient amount of land. 

I believe this one was rated to .308.  We did the commissioning after the installation and the air flow is among one of the checks that we do as part of that process. 

$300k for a personal range, yikes.  Go look,for a property with a big accessible lava tube.  Lot cheaper.

I've done a few projects already with the shooting range inside shipping containers.  The last one was on Kauai and it was I believe two 40' containers.  It comes as a system with ventilation and A/C.  All you need are some concrete blocks to set the containers on and provide anchorage points.  I'd have to look it up, but I want to say that the containers were something like $300k delivered to the site.  I recall thinking that it was "do able" if someone wanted that system on their property. Of course given sufficient amount of land. 

I believe this one was rated to .308.  We did the commissioning after the installation and the air flow is among one of the checks that we do as part of that process.

WOW! That was a lot more than what I was hearing. Oh well, forget that solution. I think a well designed earth berm will have to do for my practicing.

I've been involved in a small way in the commissioning of my current project. Interesting stuff. My part was actually after the commissioning and air flow had to be readjusted.

$300k for a personal range, yikes.  Go look,for a property with a big accessible lava tube.  Lot cheaper.

I guess that could work on the BI.  Your property, but you would have to make sure you take care of the ventilation (which is not easy) and the lead. 

Knowing what I know of BI and lava tubes, I would be very wary of doing stuff like shooting in them.  Even in West Maui. . .

WOW! That was a lot more than what I was hearing. Oh well, forget that solution. I think a well designed earth berm will have to do for my practicing.

I've been involved in a small way in the commissioning of my current project. Interesting stuff. My part was actually after the commissioning and air flow had to be readjusted.

I think you can get cheaper ones for maybe handgun caliber only.  The one we had installed also didn't have the "best" ventilation.  As in not stainless steel for the fans and A/C. 

Yeah, the commissioning was interesting.  A coworker and I were shadowing the "range guy" who was set to retire.  We had the airflow meters and were going around different parts of the container to check the airflow.  This one has some pretty good acoustic and ballistic panels on the sides and top, so the acoustics were pretty interesting as well. 

I think you can get cheaper ones for maybe handgun caliber only.  The one we had installed also didn't have the "best" ventilation.  As in not stainless steel for the fans and A/C. 

Yeah, the commissioning was interesting.  A coworker and I were shadowing the "range guy" who was set to retire.  We had the airflow meters and were going around different parts of the container to check the airflow.  This one has some pretty good acoustic and ballistic panels on the sides and top, so the acoustics were pretty interesting as well.

I've noticed as I get older that weird acoustic properties make for interesting thought processes. For instance the other day I had just come home from work and I heard my wife yelling and crying out for help from upstairs. I ran upstairs, grabbed my house gun and there she was in the shower like nothing was wrong. I couldn't figure out where the cries for help came from. As it turns out she had left the TV on downstairs and on the ID Channel which has one hour shows of people getting murdered. From where I was standing it sure sounded like the screams were coming from upstairs. You can imagine what I was thinking.

I've noticed as I get older that weird acoustic properties make for interesting thought processes. For instance the other day I had just come home from work and I heard my wife yelling and crying out for help from upstairs. I ran upstairs, grabbed my house gun and there she was in the shower like nothing was wrong. I couldn't figure out where the cries for help came from. As it turns out she had left the TV on downstairs and on the ID Channel which has one hour shows of people getting murdered. From where I was standing it sure sounded like the screams were coming from upstairs. You can imagine what I was thinking.

I could, but I won't. . . 

I don't judge. If you want find ways to justify busting in on the wifey while she's in the shower, then by all means. . .

Anyways, took this one sideways.   

 

I have a bad habit of not selling my guns as well. And I fully regretted thinning my herd before I moved in 2008. In hind sight, it was probably the best thing to do. Unfortunately, I have a few sentimental pieces myself. But if you can't shoot them, I think they would be better off with someone who will shoot and appreciate them. JMHO

My home is in Ocean View Ranchos. Is your home going to be in Ocean View as well or another subdivision? I have heard of the makeshift range in the Manuka State Park. I also heard a rumor that they were going to fence the area making it harder to get to. But I cannot verify that. If the Manuka State Park is still available to shoot at you will need to get your Hunting license and shoot only the approved type firearms. And pretend to be sighting in your gun if approached by the authorities. At least that is my understanding. My lot is 3 acres so I was considering building a large dirt berm range on my property where I can shoot at a minimum air/pellet guns and maybe Colibri type .22's or maybe full on .22's. Not sure but if the price is right I have heard of a company that makes an indoor range inside a container. That would be pretty cool.

Inspector Yes Ocean View.We have 2acres.Once I get settled in we're going to have to get together and have a couple of beers.

I've noticed as I get older that weird acoustic properties make for interesting thought processes. For instance the other day I had just come home from work and I heard my wife yelling and crying out for help from upstairs. I ran upstairs, grabbed my house gun and there she was in the shower like nothing was wrong. I couldn't figure out where the cries for help came from. As it turns out she had left the TV on downstairs and on the ID Channel which has one hour shows of people getting murdered. From where I was standing it sure sounded like the screams were coming from upstairs. You can imagine what I was thinking.

So you're gonna have to replace the TV you shot?

Inspector Yes Ocean View.We have 2acres.Once I get settled in we're going to have to get together and have a couple of beers.

It'll have to wait a couple of years since I am still here on Oahu. But it sounds good.

I have to wait until this project I am on finishes. I have one job I am looking at that is actually on the Big Island. So if it is possible to get that job I can move back. Otherwise I am stuck here until I qualify for SS.

where I can shoot at a minimum air/pellet guns and maybe Colibri type .22's or maybe full on .22's.

You shoot airguns?  That's pretty much all I'm plinking with.  I have a good 50-75 yard range in my back yard where I shoot my .22 and .25 airguns.  My poor 'ol powder burners unfortunately sit on the sidelines.

Um... I have a hard time believing any of this.

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If the Manuka State Park is still available to shoot at you will need to get your Hunting license and shoot only the approved type firearms. And pretend to be sighting in your gun if approached by the authorities

I have yet to hear of anyone being hassled by DLNR at Manuka.

You hear different?

I have yet to hear of anyone being hassled by DLNR at Manuka.

You hear different?

Now that you point that out, I may be getting Manuka confused with other areas. I take back what I said. I cannot say with any impunity that it was Manuka that I heard people were hassled by DNLR.

I did hear though from someone (can't remember who) that DNLR was going to fence in the area. Have you heard anything about that?

I did hear though from someone (can't remember who) that DNLR was going to fence in the area. Have you heard anything about that?

Nope, but it has been a while since I went down there to shoot.

They try to shut that down and all hell may break loose with guys pulling off Saddle road to find a remote place to shoot.   

A few years ago here on 2AHawaii, some guy posted some videos of himself and another guy up there blasting away with an AR and AK.  He pulled the videos for some reason.  Not target shooting, just playing operator shooting cardboard boxes.

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Welcome to the forum.
Why don't you introduce yourself in the sticky thread.
Then tell us where you got that 72 HR. Info from.
Also curious about that 2 week hold you mentioned.

Sorry - newb... unfamiliar with the 'sticky thread'.
The 72hrs and 2 weeks come from dealing with the Maui PD.


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