Just got a notice in the mail that fall 2021 will be the last machine gun shoot at Knob Creek range in Kentucky. We have made a lot of friends there in the last 35 years . All will be missed
Last Knob Creek shoot
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Come on down. This last one should be a good one. Pm me and we can meet there. I will be on the line
That is going to be a crazy time, but a packed crowd too. Last time I was scheduled to go was the year of the flood. I'm sure everyone has seen those pictures.
I too would bet insurance is the issue.
It's been a long and successful run!
Damn.
Where will ABC get their fake news footage now?
Where will ABC get their fake news footage now?
On my bucket list....damn....
If I’m going, I guess October is my last chance. It’s 11 hours from my house. And that’s going through Memphis, so I better tack on another 3-4 hours.
If I’m going, I guess October is my last chance. It’s 11 hours from my house. And that’s going through Memphis, so I better tack on another 3-4 hours.
Take a camper and hope you can find a place to set it up. If not you may have to stay in Memphis. There will be no place to stay and probably no place in the campgrounds if you don't already have a reservation.
I have been to the shoot several times and it was always a great time. My understanding is the same gentleman has been organizing and coordinating the shoot for eons and he is getting into his golden years and wanting to spend his time doing other things. Didn’t sound like there was anyone else who was willing to step up and do all the work.
Yes, parking is bad, really bad. Has been for 10 or more years. Camping spaces are all gone and hotels were booked years in advance. My last time was the year before the floods. There were some fun times, but like everything else, it got expensive.
Hi,
Can anyone confirm whether it is the organizing gentleman is just getting too old or the venue itself is ending it??
Sincerely,
Theis
Can anyone confirm whether it is the organizing gentleman is just getting too old or the venue itself is ending it??
Sincerely,
Theis
I'm local to the range, Kenny, the owner, isn't too old. I believe he's in his early 60s. He owns the range, and also organized the Machine Gun Shoots. I have a family member who is retired who shots there 1-2x a week. He asked Kenny why this was the last year for it, according to him Kenny said it's a liability for his insurance, and having last minute cancelations (I'm assuming vendors).
Just make sure you take plenty of cash. With ammo prices what they are, the fees to shoot someone's machine gun is going to be through the roof. But you will come away with the biggest smile you've ever had.
I appreciate the tip. Yeah I have one or 2 I want to pull the trigger on.
How are the vendors and all?
It's been years since I went. I had plans to go when they flooded. Haven't been able to make it back after that. I can't imagine what they will have for the finale, but I bet it will be big.
Liability issues huh? Geeee who would've thought? 
In all seriousness though I know I have talked lots of shit about that range and it's patrons and machine guns in general, but I in no way shape or form EVER wanted it to end for those who enjoy it. I hope and pray you all find a new spot for the expensive full auto fun you enjoy.
In all seriousness though I know I have talked lots of shit about that range and it's patrons and machine guns in general, but I in no way shape or form EVER wanted it to end for those who enjoy it. I hope and pray you all find a new spot for the expensive full auto fun you enjoy.
When did you make the reservations? I would have thought the area would have sold out immediately after the announcement, if not before. Years ago, you'd have to book the next year when checking out.
Cant wait to see how some media spins the final shoot as domestic terrorism training.
They might be lazy and reuse the knob creek film they used to depict a Turk/Kurd fire fight.
They might be lazy and reuse the knob creek film they used to depict a Turk/Kurd fire fight.
Any hide member attending the shoot feel free to stop at the big cannon on left side of the range ( first thing as you enter the firing line ). I would enjoy putting faces with names. Just ask for RAD most of the guys up know me.
Gray haired old fat guy
Rad
Gray haired old fat guy
Rad
I'll be there Friday. When I heard it was going to be the last one I made arrangements that day to go.
Well that first day was something else. My buddy got there an hour before me and was stuck in traffic. I parked about 2 miles away and walked in. When I found him in traffic he was still over a mile out, and an hour later he texted me that he was turning around and calling it a day.
I had a great time though!
I had a great time though!
An amazing experience.
Definitely a crazy time, I'm glad we went on Friday vs Saturday.
I heard numbers upwards of 15k people.
Definitely a crazy time, I'm glad we went on Friday vs Saturday.
I heard numbers upwards of 15k people.
I’m aware. Just thought you or others might have something super cool to share.
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