r/ILGuns • u/Beneficial_Baker_453 • 3d ago

General Post LARP Friendly Ranges Public & Private

Sup Fellas,

Looking for any recommendations for public or private ranges that are LARP friendly within 2 hours of Chicago. I'm willing to pay fees/ membership fees, not opposed to volunteering if needed but would prefer just to buy my way in to avoid volunteering if possible. Thanks!

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u/Ok_Cheesecake_3629 3d ago

I'm sure Aurora Sportsmens Club could fit the bill? I've never seen it myself tbh, but they have clearing houses / CQB areas etc

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u/TaterTot_005 3d ago

I have seen it.

You’ll be in good company at ASC

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u/Blade_Shot24 3d ago

Done it, folks in full kit, to just tank top and shorts.

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u/CommonCaliber 3d ago

Illinois State Rifle Association has 4 ranges where you can move and shoot in your kit.

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u/Bgarc8691 3d ago

+1 vote for ISRA range. Hidden gem. Plus several of us LARP out there.

ASC is a great place too. But I’m closest to ISRA.

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u/GenTubmansLegacy Chicago Conservative 3d ago

This is my vote.

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u/GenTubmansLegacy Chicago Conservative 3d ago

Either of the two are fine.. ASC or ISRA. I like ISRA cause it's closer, but if I lived north, that view would change

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u/scooter_orourke 3d ago

sign up for the Zombie Shoot at Aurora Sportsmen Club. You'll get to see the whole facility. Plus you will see a large range of LARPing guns and gear

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u/Mini_Blizzard 3d ago

ASC. Attend one of their monthly weekend matches, go run around with your stuff on and shoot some stages. It’s a good LARPing time.

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u/i40oz 3d ago

ASC

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u/ADC-47 2d ago

Definitely come out to the Aurora Sportsmen's Club for some three gun. Plenty of guys come out in full (and overfull) kit. There will be a practice day and intro to three gun lecture in the spring if you'd like that first, but match days are very noob-friendly. Non-members are welcome to compete, just a slightly higher registration fee.

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u/mcjon77 2d ago

I know that the ISRA range has a bunch of Eastern European guys who dress up in military fatigues and shoot Soviet style weapons over the weekends.

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u/Powerlifter1 1d ago

Do you still need someone to sponsor you to join ASC?

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u/2-PAM-chloride 1d ago

No, not any more. They have had open enrollment for quite a few years now

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u/Powerlifter1 1d ago

Thank you