
The proposed facility in Lake Zurich would span 15,000 square feet, including a 9,000-square-foot shooting range, as well as 3,000 square feet of retail and 2,000 square feet for classrooms and administrative space.

In documents submitted to trustees, Shoot Point Blank said they would need to invest $2.6 million to complete the real estate deal in Lake Zurich and another $1.35 million in capital and equipment before opening. We can’t spend $4 million and not have our name on the building.” Changing our name? We’re not going to be able to do that, so that’s going to be a make-or-break for us. “We certainly want to be good corporate citizens in the neighborhood.
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Membership in that community is simple: be responsible and take full ownership of your firearm, by knowing how to safely fire, clean and store it.But during the recent board meeting, Kevin Allee, vice president of real estate for Shoot Point Blank, suggested the company would consider working with village officials to address concerns. We intend all customers to leave our stores satisfied that their questions were answered, more comfortable with their knowledge and skills, and with a feeling that they are part of a larger network of hobbyists and owners. We are, first and foremost, enthusiastic supporters of firearms as a hobby. And it concludes by creating as sense of community that lasts long after the sale. It continues by stressing education and practice as the best ways to gain proficiency and peace of mind with a new firearm. It begins by answering every question, small or large, with the same knowledgeable, considerate approach. Instilling that confidence is perhaps the most important goal of our Shoot Point Blank staff. Though they purchase firearms, shoot on our ranges, and attend our classes for a number of reasons?protection, recreation, competition?the thing they have in common is a desire to live more confidently. Those customers are a diverse group, including men and women of all ages and origins, all of whom deserve the same great retail experience Shoot Point Blank provides.

Shoot Point Blank has no agenda, except to serve the responsible firearm owner, whatever their background or skill level. Shoot Point Blank continues to expand its operations, with multiple new stores opening each year, all with the same great selection and high standards, employing over 250 skilled firearms associates and educators. Hundreds of thousands of customers have flocked to Shoot Point Blank?s growing number of locations across the Midwest to get the kind of support that?s been so hard for new and experienced firearm owners and hobbyists to find elsewhere. From that very first store in Cincinnati, Shoot Point Blank has created a friendly, welcoming environment, with showrooms that are clean, brightly lit, fully stocked, and well organized?the perfect atmosphere in which to educate and engage with the firearms community.? Half a year later, in November of 2012, Shoot Point Blank opened its doors for the first time. Seeing few such establishments in place, Tom decided to found his own.

Tom wondered why gun shops and shooting ranges seemed to be so different.? Everyone should be able to purchase a gun or shoot at an indoor range in an atmosphere that?s fun and educational, with sales staff that are anxious to share their knowledge and experience with shooters of all levels. We all know what good retail shopping experiences look like. TO PROMOTE RESPONSIBLE FIREARM OWNERSHIP AND USAGE THROUGH AN ENGAGED, HONEST, AND KNOWLEDGEABLE TEAM EFFORT In February 2012, Tom Willingham was disappointed by service at two different local firearm stores.
