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IIT moving to Texas. ????

Started by T-Bolt, February 28, 2010, 03:39:40 PM

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T-Bolt

February 28, 2010, 03:39:40 PM
I am an IIT from central Indiana looking to move to Texas but I have some questions that maybe someone can help me with. On my current property I have a shooting range capable of 50 riflemen each with a 4' lane. :--- In Texas I want a property that I can have a range on. The questions is what are the laws involving a range on private land. Any information on Texas would be helpful.

didactic

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February 28, 2010, 03:46:17 PM
Some counties have restrictions about ranges on small parcels.  It applies to parcels less than ten acres, IIRC.

But don't trust my memory!  Check with the county clerk or a lawyer in the county you're looking at, before you sign your name and plunk down your bucks.

And welcome!  Any idea where you'll settle?
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T-Bolt

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February 28, 2010, 03:49:31 PM
We are looking north of Dallas, but nothing has been decided yet.

hawkhavn

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February 28, 2010, 04:26:40 PM
T-Bolt,

If you're looking at Texas, PM Scout, he can be of great assistance with all things in the Lone Star state.

Hawkhavn

p.s. Sure hate to lose a Hoosier but Texas would be a great state to go to.
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spitstickler

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February 28, 2010, 05:40:03 PM
Hey T-Bolt,

Welcome to Texas! There are several IITs in the Dallas/Ft Worth area. Unfortunately I live in the suburbs so I don't really know much about having a range on private land. Like others mentioned, Scout would definitely be a good resource to talk to because he does have a range on his land, as well as the gentleman who hosts the college station events. There may a difference between doing something commercially, vs non-profit (appleseed) or just for personal use.
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starfox

#5
February 28, 2010, 06:34:30 PM
T-Bolt,

We've been looking into it, and it's really a question of land value and local restrictions.  As mentioned, Scout is probably a good resource to figure out local restrictions.  If you're thinking of being anywhere within spitting distance of a municipality or city ordinance, there will probably be some hassle involved.

As spitstickler mentioned, we have a pretty good cadre of IITs in the DFW area, so PM'ing any one of us should get you started on the right track.  We're actively looking for a DAR or host range in the DFW area. 

DFW hungers for Appleseed, we just need the range to meet the need!!
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March 02, 2010, 07:13:38 PM
SOunds like a good idea Starfox. Find him a place in the DFW area so he can set up the DFW DAR for our folks there. ;) Bolt, I got yourt PM and I am willing to help you in any way I can. I live way out from any cities or even any townships. I have the range here on one of the medium size tracks we have of two hundred acres.

That gives me the ability to have actual distance of 700 meters and also keeps me a good distance away from neighbors. About 500 meters from anyone else. 
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vic303

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March 07, 2010, 02:22:01 PM
Collin Co is fairly restrictive-IIRC, you must have more than 10 acres for 22lr, and more than that (can't recall how much) for centerfire.  Plus land values & property taxes are high in Collin Co.
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