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Paul Huryk
01-08-2014, 03:10 PM
I'm working on my first fiction novel and while doing heavy research, did not find something online - spent about 4 hours searching for it.

Where is the nearest military base (to NJ) that has a tank firing range? I was under the impression Ft Drum has one, but couldn't find anything to confirm. I know Ft Knox has the armor training school and there are armored divison HQ in TX and KS.

Anyone help me out on this info?
V
01-08-2014, 03:34 PM
tank? hmm. i do not know exactly. but i would say yes. I've been there several times and to see tanks on maneuvers is very rare. I have seen Bradleys firing at dix but maybe just a mounted 50 cal.

Ft Drum in upstate ny doesn't have tanks at all but most large bases have the capability.
Mike
01-08-2014, 03:37 PM
I thought fort Dix had one
Paul Huryk
01-08-2014, 04:01 PM
tank? hmm. i do not know exactly. but i would say yes. I've been there several times and to see tanks on maneuvers is very rare. I have seen Bradleys firing at dix but maybe just a mounted 50 cal.

Ft Drum in upstate ny doesn't have tanks at all but most large bases have the capability.

My buddy's dad was a company Sgt for the NJ NG , retiring about 20 years ago - they used to drill at Ft Drum - he was in tank maintenance. Figured they might still be doing something up there.

Still looking...
unstable bob gable
01-09-2014, 08:53 AM
They should put a tank firing range in Camden...:kneeslap:
Paul Huryk
01-09-2014, 01:33 PM
They should put a tank firing range in Camden...:kneeslap:

UBG, you are too funny...

They do have the New Jersey there - would like to see that thing fire!
unstable bob gable
01-10-2014, 03:40 PM
ubg, you are too funny...

They do have the new jersey there - would like to see that thing fire!

Hell yeah! "Crack house to the starboard side....FIRE!!!"
Ian
01-13-2014, 07:32 AM
Camp Lejeune has tank live fire ranges, kinda far from NJ though.
Slow-V6
01-14-2014, 10:49 AM
Maybe FT. Meade in Maryland?
ar0ck
01-14-2014, 08:01 PM
Maybe FT. Meade in Maryland?

They do not have a range there for tanks. Its a small base, I spent a year there!
Slow-V6
01-15-2014, 09:22 AM
They do not have a range there for tanks. Its a small base, I spent a year there!

Damn.. I say just take your tank to Camden NJ..You should be fine as that whole place is a gun range..
Paul Huryk
01-15-2014, 09:37 AM
Damn.. I say just take your tank to Camden NJ..You should be fine as that whole place is a gun range..

Just don't park it there or someone might steal it...