We Bought a Shooting Park!

[@paulkuske1457]

I’m a high school trap shooting coach in MN. Trap shooting involves almost 12,000 kids in this state. Trap shooting ironically is the safest high school sport! We teach kids a sport and a skill they can use their whole live. I’m so excited for you guys to own that park, to keep it going, you are providing a great place for families to come together and enjoy something we can all participate in. I wished I lived closer, would love to work with you guys!!! Thanks!

[@douglashayes3167]

That even is the most amazing thing to experience!! My son was there 3 years! it was awesome!

[@retrieversqbd]

Thank you for doing what you do! From my view, shooting sports are vital skills and teach a very high level of responsibility and accountability. I started shooting when I was seven years old, trained by a city police officer whose kids were my classmates. It is a discipline and skill to learn how to operate a firearm properly let alone how to actually make contact with a moving target.

[@klj100295]

I suffer big time from depression and sometimes when I feel down there isn’t much I can do to bring myself up because I don’t want to take medicine.. but this channel and the farming channel is one of the few things I can’t spend my time doing and lose track of my sad brain… please don’t stop making your videos it’s helping people in ways you probably never thought would be possible

[@arthurthompson4017]

Pistol range, rifle range, cowboy shooting compentations, high school compentation. Hunting and shooting educational courses. High school districts and State rifle compentation. So many things you can hold there make the most of your facility. A one stop location. Wish I lived near there!

[@Jackal8623]

Indoor pistol/rifle range would be a nice addition. My local range (SE Wisconsin) has one and it's always busy.

[@hawks2252]

I don't know the details, but once you get into pistols/rifles everything changes. Insurance, licenses, staffing levels, etc. Also, everyone around that area has access to a rifle and pistol shooting area for free. Why pay?

[@trh3919]

Farm Rescue Concert Series!! Perfect setup with the camp sites and banquet hall.. Country artists love to shoot guns..

[@karlcole9539]

Archery for sure. Range out to 100 yards. Make it so the area you shoot from is covered with a roof. Spend the money up front on quality targets. 3d archery would be a great addition too but it will be alot of maintenance. Don't let people shoot broadheads at your targets !

[@andysmith3111]

Paintballing for the kids supervised would be fun or something along those lines

[@SinisterMD]

I like how you shoot towards the highway. ;) Yes, I'm fully aware it's far enough away. Just fun.

[@JDDMAX]

USPSA Steel Challenge 8 stages. Its great for all ages. Great group of people and willing to help each other. My Wife and 13yr old son shoot with me. And most gun owners have whats needed in the safe.

[@retrieversqbd]

Archery, for sure. Same for sporting clays. If you have the space/safe direction then rifle and pistol ranges would be a good addition as well. Our local conservation club has a few nice ponds for the fishing crowd too. Best of luck!

[@mikewithers299]

Zach I'm just going to throw this out there (like a clay target) how about tractor pulls? You got em, we like em, and it's fun to watch on your 2nd channel. 🚜

[@Smith04032]

Add a 3-D archery course and techno hunting love the idea of it being a camp ground already restaurant/bar/general shop possibilities ? Excited to see where this Opportunity leads you

[@1jacquesnel]

Now were talking. Shooting and hunting is huge here in South Africa. I am going to love the content from this side, good luck with your venture. Aim small, hit small, one shot kill.

[@RDAmidwest]

At my favorite Metro (area) Gun Club there are often several Whitetail deer 🦌 grazing just beyond range even during active shooting sessions. And beyond that is 35W. The deer figured it out, even surrounded by all that noise & people.

[@bradb5027]

Dig a pond. Stock it with carp. BOW FISHING!!!!👍👍

[@ileenmcminn2062]

Silhouette shooting, cowboy action shooting, archery, or an indoor range since you get a bit of cold weather in Minnesota!

[@2020Tundra]

Maybe consider planting staggered rows of evergreens near the property line and the interstate to help reduce the noise and the distraction of passing vehicles. Congratulations Zach and Becky 🙏 I hope this endeavor turns out to be fantastic for your family in the years to come!!

[@johnharrar5374]

Good fun! indoor 22 shoots will help get you thru the winter. 5 - stand is good. youth field days to get the younguns involved.

[@bbarker5766]

Most definitely archery!!!! 3D, field, and spots!!

[@TheChopsticks22]

Alexandria is lucky to have a great shooting park and now great owners!!

[@zacsmith7010]

Im 14yrs old and I shoot trap skeet and sporting clays for competition and I would love to see all the things you talked about

[@whitetail2622]

Congratulations guys very cool……I dig all the shooting sports but 3D or any kind of archery range is for sure my favorite also 🏹

[@mattwilder8455]

I heard one of you guys mention concerts. This area could definitely pull a crowd for a decent concert, all it takes is advertising and word of mouth. 👍🏼 Congratulations you guys on your purchase, definitely looking forward to seeing what you guys do with the property 👍🏼👍🏼

[@garybruno4360]

It was really interesting I was sorting through a bunch of empty 12 GA. Hulls and found several boxes of Alexandria Minnesota Shooting Park Hulls. Not sure how old they are, once fired. What a coincidence..

[@nickolasburger3769]

Archery and just open the park up for in state or out of state folks to be allowed to come and use park area for plain target shooting practice to have fun and enjoy different scenery.

[@seanzyw.2603]

Good job, guys! Archery would be my first second would be comp pistol and rifle range.💨

[@bobtowncarguy82]

An archery digital decoy course is always fun. I do 5 stand during the winter almost every Saturday.

[@andrewb1884]

Archery area, a range, an area for people to practice concealed carry situations. (I’m sure they have a name but idk it lol) just an all around sporting park. Glad to see you keeping places like your alive

[@skibik64]

I have shot at that club when they first started hosting the state tournament back in the early 2000's. It was a wonderful club to shoot at. I wish you 4 all the best at making it even better. I haven't shot trap in a few years, actually since COVID started but will have to get back into it this year and maybe head down for a visit and check out the club again.

[@iannorris4927]

For everyone wondering why they are shooting towards the highway, they are using shotguns with bird shot. They know the pellets will fall before they get to the highway and it’s completely safe.

[@dougwandless9129]

It’s called shot not bullets. Think of it as BBs for those that are not familiar with shotgun shells

[@dubious6718]

Until someone loads a slug..

[@BoFinn52]

Just don’t let Alec shoot an unloaded gun.

[@paulkuske1457]

Minnesota has 12,000 high school kids involved in the sport of trap shooting. Nationwide it is the safest high school sport there this! How ironic…..

[@MrCrazycook8]

@@dubious6718 Slugs have range of about 75 yards

[@lindanelson8400]

If you don't already have them, I'd definitely want to see some pistol bays and rifle ranges. Opens the door for many different types of competition, or just plinking.

[@hawks2252]

As a trap shooter, it is awesome that you guys purchased the facility from the previous owner as they moved on to whatever their next thing is. From the general looks of it, it was well maintained, etc. Shooting facilities are getting harder and harder to access and I imagine significant expense are involved (just facility maintenance, insurance, greasing the local council members, etc, etc, etc. ) . Alexandria is growing, and I am sure you will do well! I don't know if you want to do go-cart stuff and get into a motor sports thing? I probably would not, but I don't know the local market - something to think about? When I visit my buddies in Brandon, I will stop by and shoot a few rounds of trap. Maybe I get my 75 patch at your range. As I am sure you guys know, adding a rifle and pistol range is whole different level of everything. Maybe an indoor pistol range is possible, but outdoor rifle changes.

[@rustynail2205]

Congratulations on the purchase. Not a gun owner but fully appreciate all that you guys are doing. Seem like a great group of owners and love the banter back and forth. Can’t wait to see the changes to come next year and looking to follow along. Really would love to see all that you suggested.

[@williamchristianson9473]

We were also there this summer for the Youth Outdoor event day and saw over 5000 people pass thru We were working a booth to promote snowmobiling in Mn. Terrific event and one group handed out free rod and reel sets About 3500 sets handed out good luck with this project Zach and Becky and the others

[@masonczaikowski1759]

Would highly recommend adding a 5 stand course. My local club has a heated semi trailer overlooking the course. It's a blast to do in a winter and a popular league sport for local shooters.

[@scottgragg6587]

love it. When my son son was between ages 8-11 he was on a skeet shooting team. We resided in Bourbon county, hence the team was called the Bourbon Shooters. The funny thing is one of his teamates had a Benelli shotgun, that was 15 years ago, he's a Husband, Father and a Farmer as I type this. Strive for The Lord's Blessing Everyday, be the best version of yourself possible. We all have it within us. Peace to all.

[@ross7684]

I'm a sporting clays and archery fan...and I camp in the Alex area. Bring it on! Perhaps offer vacation packages which include shooting at the ranges and fishing on some of the local lakes in the Alex area. Maybe partner with local hotels or resorts for folks who don't have campers? Local resorts offer "day excursions" to the shooting park as part of a package?

[@gusser888]

love to see ARCHERY at the park,congrats guys!!

[@andjp7382]

That is awesome Zack! From the camera view that hwy needs to be covered, ie, trees, bushes or a fence? It looks like a big distraction and a good excuse for missing targets! Trap excuses :) Now if i go to nationals for my sons shooting i might need to drive so we can stop by there on our way through! You could start a Jr. league ( 6th through 12th grade) for trap and bow! Got to get the kids into it and they always have a great time!

[@exotictones1054]

5 stand w lights n sporting clays will help your bottom line if you hold tournaments. Contact the texas shooting spots center.we always watch zac.

[@craigjohnsoc9029]

Our local middle school and high schools have archery teams. That might be a good place to host some events for the schools

[@scottrose7728]

3-D archery!!! Sweet investment and hopeful it brings children and family. Wish I lived closer than Ohio.☹️

[@stevenlinsley1867]

5 stand and sporting clays are both a ton of fun. Definitely add that.

[@bobkyllo578]

Perhaps a paintball course? Do you have any connections with people that can bring heavy artillery? Down here we have a gun store that has a customer appreciation day. Many different events going on but one thing they do is offer the chance to shoot a full auto gun. Yes you pay to shoot but people get a heck of a kick out of it. But that often you can shoot something that is fully automatic. Youth gun training? Perhaps that would go well.

[@chrissyfrancis8952]

When I was a kid learning to shoot my bow, my dad took me to shooting ranges that had targets along a path (in PA, forested mountain & open fields with moving targets) which was kind of like hiking trails & targets at different distances. Was really fun.

[@kylejonesUB]

Where in PA? I grew up doing the same, in NW PA, Erie area.

[@chrissyfrancis8952]

@@kylejonesUB I grew up in Altoona, went to college at PSU for my BS/MA, then moved to Jersey Shore PA, close to Williamsport PA. I was my dad’s first “son” until my brother was born when I was 9😂. I shot the bow at an annual event in Forksville PA, which was quite the set up. So we practiced on ranges with the same kind of 🎯s. Loved it. Was like nature trail walks while shooting things.

[@rdmah75]

Shade trees would be a big plus in the rv areas. Small shelters, just a roof with seating. To be family friendly, possibly a swimming pool, also a children's play area. Our family had a reunion there years ago. The complaints were. No Shade and nothing for the children to do.

[@banjobenson9348]

swimming pool would bring in huge liability I bet and maintainence

[@longrangeredneck1335]

Not sure on how much space you have available but prs 22 nrl22 matches draw alot of people and you only need 1-400 yards really prolly 300 yards and its a ton of fun

[@jackschoen224]

Just got done at the high school championship shot like shit but had a great time so excited to see what you guys can bring to the park. Ive been shooting there almost a decade now and have been watching your youtube a for quite a few years now keep up the great work!

[@ichigokurosaki2725]

How about a 1/4 mile drag strip, Tractor pull, motor cross track, paintball, and even a corn maze?

[@SpIowa]

5 stand and sporting clays are a huge attraction especially for youth and their parents in Iowa

[@scottjones5968]

Love it! Can't wait to see what you guys do with the place! Definitely add archery!

[@kylejonesUB]

How's the RC scene in your area? Planes, trucks, that sort of thing. Wide open spaces are good for both.

[@larrydavidson3402]

Best of luck to the four of you, and may success always be at your door.

[@robertgiguere7137]

You need a pistol and rife range and a protected range for the special advance equipment. How about a radio controlled airplane field. That group is usually a cool group.

[@matthaglund248]

Great work!! I’ve been there with my son when he shot in high school!! Very happy to see this!!

[@stevenicoson6670]

Thanks for the interesting video. Most enjoyable. Thanks for giving us a rundown on the shooting park. Quite a bit larger than I had thought. You have a lot of room to work in and expand if you need too. Nice you have all those camping sites. Will be interesting to see what you four investors do with the place. Having room for 300 people for an event is a great plus. I am sure all of you will do well. Thanks for showing us around giving us the rundown on the facility. Thanks Zach. The Iowa Farm Boy.

[@troyp467]

i take it that's plenty of distance to the road for trap shooting? I would have thought you needed more space. Mostly shoot rifles so all the red glags are going off in my head shooting towards a road like that but pretty sure they wouldn't let a range be there if it wasn't fine.

[@Jakob-Schmitz]

Coming from a person who is on a high school trap team I hope you continue to host the state tournament and make it even better

[@GreybeardGeek]

Bit too far from Atlanta to visit, but this looks great. Do consider sporting clays--they are a bit more hunting-focused, and that is a target market. Also consider adding Target Focused Life to the permanent channel links here. (Probably should back-link to Millennial Farmer, too.)

[@waterskiingfool]

Drive by there all the time. Hope it's a successful business for you

[@konopelskifarms]

3D archery range would be sweet. The more technical the range the better crowds you’ll get. Definitely want distance shoot from stands or different heights and moving targets. Would take off like a wild fire. When I was a kid local towns would do weekend turkey shoots all the time. Always a great way to bring out a family crowd. I’d get FBN involved in sponsoring some type of events. Simplot Nutrien Mosaic Syngenta any big name AG company get them involved put up a poster for them and the place could really take off. Looks sweet. Enjoy the shooting while you still can.

[@teenagefarmer]

What you guys are doing is awesome. Keep up the good work

[@Garrett572xpg]

Add a paintball field. Then have equipment rentals for campers. Or mini golf course.

[@scotthodgen5647]

Event ideas for Alexandria Shooting Park: - Turkey shoot & polka dancing (not at the same time) ...you betcha. - After each Christmas, you could host a "BYOT" (bring your own tree) Christmas tree sporting shoot to de-trim your Christmas tree and officially transition from Christmas season. - RC car (or airplane) sporting shoot - Arial video familiarization training and video editing training event (sponsored) - more to follow...

[@scotthodgen5647]

BYOT Christmas Tree shoot would involve bringing your partially decorated tree and shooting the decorations off the tree.

[@scotthodgen5647]

Also, you could host a chuck wagon cook-off event with western story-telling and cowboy poetry (I promise, it's real).

[@derekgolliher9452]

Shot there all 4 years of high school for the state shoot. Definitely the highlight of the summer and trap season. It was fun then, I can imagine how it will be with the new owners!!

[@lucascady4992]

There's not enough Archery ranges out there, definitely do that!!! 3D range, 10 stations per range!!!

[@3gasman]

Zach is thinking a few rounds with the planter in a corn and bean rotation.

[@sparkythebuilder]

I know it would be very expensive to set up but adding some areas to have 3-gun would be awesome! Of course, a rifle and pistol range would also be nice.

[@hawks2252]

everyone around that area has access to a rifle and pistol shooting area for free. Why pay?

[@KevinMn1]

Been there a couple times when my son was in the high school trap league and it’s a great place. A little windy at times though! Can’t wait to see what you guys do with it.

[@vinis7787]

If you have acreage for long range rifle that would be a great addition

[@tomnugent845]

I think you should try a hybrid of top golf and trap, that would be a challenge!

[@waynedub1167]

Oh I'm only and hour and a half away from y'all and have been looking for a range.

[@SnowManson]

Sporting Clays and Archery animal field would be awesome additions. Prefer those over skeet & trap.

[@kristopher87]

You need to get Matt from demo ranch up there and do some Colabs with other prominent spot shooters and archers like Cameron Hanes

[@Harry-yv7oe]

Congratulations on your shooting park. We need to help the next generation learn how to safely shoot and enjoy the sport.

[@MattHuey]

Love watching gun videos...i follow Donut Operator, Brandon Herrera, Unsubscribe Podcast, Garand Thumb! Gotta follow those dudes!!💯🔫🔫🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@kevincollins8014]

That is so awesome congratulations guys! I'd sure love to come out and fire off a few rounds with y'all soon

[@jjseibert]

Add archery and possible repair and maintenance.

[@johnsandell4501]

Congratulations on your purchase. Diversify into all shotgun sports that you can afford. Sounds like a nice facility.

[@MNsportsman]

We need a rifle range with some distance in this area, open all year. An indoor pistol/ rifle range would be amazing!

[@joshhilton3914]

So I have been watching you for years now and have enjoyed your videos. My buddy and I drove through Alexandria this fall going to eden south dakota to phesent hunt and I said to him hey this is where they millenial farmer guy is from and now you go and buy a shooting park. I love it we have a local club here in michigan where I am from that we shoot all the time. Thanks for the great content! Best of luck with the shooting park !

[@DavidSmith-cb8uf]

I liked how you guys were plinking the targets along the horizon. Just like at the carnival shooting ducks. Plink plink plink. How many points do you get hitting a semi vs a pickup truck vs a car or motorcycle? : )

[@gnarlyalso]

How about.....trap shooting, from a moving combine! lol + it's better to be around, than a square.

[@stevenlehman2408]

Can't wait to see how far your group takes this.

[@jeffreyanderson5304]

Awesome video Zach can't wait to see another one at the shooting range I think archery would be cool

[@jeffreyanderson5304]

I think it would be awesome to see moving targets as well at the shooting range

[@robertquast9684]

8000 kids will be showing up in July over about 10 days. Good luck with your purchase

[@RRRIBEYE]

Bird Dog Field Trials would be a sweet add - and it looks like you have plenty of room for that! Potential sporting dog clubs, AKC, etc for sponsors! *EDIT* Also corporate sponsors like Mercury, Evinrude, Lowe, Lund, etc for waterfowl hunters - perhaps you also could lease water access for Water Dogs?!

[@ernestrstephensjr9715]

Be nice to see traditional (flintlock/cap&ball) muzzleloaders also inlines long range shooting

[@jonstephens682]

I’m a very keen skeet shooter in England so may have to come over and shoot at this place.

[@banjobenson9348]

Food trucks , Beer Taps, mosquito killers you know, the frozen tundra , planting and harvest season, that shortens the year for sure.

[@storminnormanddick2484]

Thanks to Zach and Onyx for coming to Lisbon to race, hope you enjoyed our track and congrats to you both for running well

[@Firstfocalplane]

50 yard bay(s) for 3 Gun and USPSA pistol competitions! Doooo it!!!

[@justing4840]

Would you want to sponsor 2 wissota midwest modifieds we usually race ogilive raceway and ceder lake speedway?

[@philiplemer4444]

It would be nice to hopefully see you guys trying and include something for the rifle and pistol community as well As archery and skeet and trap shooting

[@ronaldluckie2834]

I like the archery idea.

[@BoFinn52]

Axe/Hatchett/Knife / Blowgun ranges too? Cool!

[@carsonarnsdorf7226]

Ready for hi school league in June

[@hegsZ71]

Not sure if you have the available space, but long range rifle shooting would be awesome. It’s very hard to find a place to shoot safely beyond 500yards..

[@joepercifield5017]

this brings back memories , I have not shot trap for 45 years. but I had aa 27 yard handicap.

[@jeffhennings6579]

Pretty cool big shooter myself 31 year employee at Remington here in ilion NY