Another great informative look at a bit of local history I knew nothing about. One of my earliest memories was of the mural across the front of Harold's Club (on a visit here from our home in Long Beach), + that bizarre parking garage that grabbed your car + stuck it up on a shelf, which totally fascinated my 5 year old self. One of the things that took some getting used when I first moved here was that the little village to our west that you referenced was called VURD-eye, the way you said it. I doubt if the Piazzo Brothers would've pronounced it that; but when in Reno....
I remember Chet and Link Piazzo very well. I used to watch their TV Show, and shop in their store, where I would buy fishing tackle. They were true icons of our local community, and it saddens me that they are now a part of our local past.
Thanks for this bit of local history. When I read Harold Smith, Jr.’s bio “ I want to quit winners”, he mentioned his son’s ( supposed) innocence on being told he sure shoots a mean gun. Dad was worried it was the prelude to a crooked poker game, or something. What I wondered about was - why a gun? Was shooting that big in Reno? I now see it must have been because of the meet and greet at this place. Had no idea it was such a big, ongoing thing.
Hey Steve, huge (younger) fan! Re: your documentary, most computers sold in the last 7+ years don’t come with disc drives and most people literally have no way to play a DVD because we stream everything. I bet if you uploaded your documentary to UA-cam and monetize it you’d end up making more than DVD sales and the reach would be much larger.
Great video!! I pulled trap in jr. high and shot in leagues for quite a few years. My aunt & uncle would take the family to the national shoot nearly every year. I remember Ohio and I believe Silver Dollar (?) in Florida - north of Tampa. There are probably still some plastic 'wads' laying around by the old trap houses and stations!! Trap Shooting is now a statewide school sport in MN, too. Thanks for the history!!
I don't want to sound like a know it all but in 1957 Ben Avery in Phoenix Az shooting range opened it was an still is the largest shooting range in the nation. That also includes the trap an skeet range. All this is according to there website. I love all your videos!! Thank you for your time
25 Straight, Full Choke episode! The totem pole at 7:41 I believe was from the California Indians Organization. Probably the same one that was at the Sage Hill Gun Club years later. Dead and out!
I would like to suggest a video about the world record set by the professional shooter Tom Frye, in Reno in 1959. I can't find a whole lot about it (such as where it was done) but I would bet it was done that this club. I was fascinated by this when I was a kid because I owned the same model of .22 rifle Tom Frye used to set the record (Remington Nylon 66).
When the Serena Springs housing development was built on part of the gun club land (around early 2000's) they were required to remove 6 inches of top soil due to all the lead in the soil.
Wow, I was hoping you'd review this spot!. I can add just a tiny bit to your history: in summer/fall 1981 the club was used as a BLM wildland fire fighting crew station - the fire apparatus was parked in the main parking lot and there was some small house we used for down time (couches, tables etc...). The gun club was closed (at least during that summer) but everything for it was still there. We had access to the buildings and would occasionally wander thru the main guest areas and look at the old memorabilia.
This is probably not an odd question, but my mother has several not-so-rare, but maybe rare U.S. currency. What is the best place to go to in order to get an honest appraisal? Thanks! Kirk, from South Reno, Demonte Ranch.
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Steve, I am a native here, Saints, 1952. I watch your videos all the time and consider you a gift to this community.
Thanks man! I appreciate it!
He is a treasure. Hes doing more than anyone to preserve the great history of this great and unique city! ❤
You know you're a local who's been around for awhile when saying, "way out here on the Pyramid Highway"! I miss those old days.
Remember the cattle guards in Pyramid around Wedekind Rd.?
Another great informative look at a bit of local history I knew nothing about. One of my earliest memories was of the mural across the front of Harold's Club (on a visit here from our home in Long Beach), + that bizarre parking garage that grabbed your car + stuck it up on a shelf, which totally fascinated my 5 year old self. One of the things that took some getting used when I first moved here was that the little village to our west that you referenced was called VURD-eye, the way you said it. I doubt if the Piazzo Brothers would've pronounced it that; but when in Reno....
Ah, the Pigeon-hole Parking! I would have loved to have seen that in person. Thanx!
I remember Chet and Link Piazzo very well. I used to watch their TV Show, and shop in their store, where I would buy fishing tackle. They were true icons of our local community, and it saddens me that they are now a part of our local past.
Thanks for this bit of local history.
When I read Harold Smith, Jr.’s bio “ I want to quit winners”, he mentioned his son’s ( supposed) innocence on being told he sure shoots a mean gun. Dad was worried it was the prelude to a crooked poker game, or something. What I wondered about was - why a gun? Was shooting that big in Reno?
I now see it must have been because of the meet and greet at this place. Had no idea it was such a big, ongoing thing.
Crazy and interesting days back then! Cheers!
Hey Steve, huge (younger) fan! Re: your documentary, most computers sold in the last 7+ years don’t come with disc drives and most people literally have no way to play a DVD because we stream everything. I bet if you uploaded your documentary to UA-cam and monetize it you’d end up making more than DVD sales and the reach would be much larger.
Thank you!! Excellent work!
Keep them coming! I can't get enough!!
Watched again. As fascinating as the first time!!!!!!
Nice! We love repeat viewers!
Excellent job. Thanks for your hard work.
I shot in a trap shooting tournament in the early 70'S there. That place was amazing.
Very interesting. I always enjoy your videos. I can tell you put a lot of effort and research into it. Can’t wait for the next one!
Another well-researched and amazing story. Thanks, Steve!
Another great video Steve!. As a Reno resident from 1995 to 2002 I love seeing the history and it's also nice to see what going on in town currently.
Thanks - glad to keep you in the loop!
Another fantastic video. Thank you again for sharing.
Great video I loved it Thanks
Great video!! I pulled trap in jr. high and shot in leagues for quite a few years. My aunt & uncle would take the family to the national shoot nearly every year. I remember Ohio and I believe Silver Dollar (?) in Florida - north of Tampa. There are probably still some plastic 'wads' laying around by the old trap houses and stations!! Trap Shooting is now a statewide school sport in MN, too. Thanks for the history!!
As always. a fantastic video! Thanks.
That was cool, very informative.
Keep em coming Steve
Enjoyed another good video thanks for the history
I don't want to sound like a know it all but in 1957 Ben Avery in Phoenix Az shooting range opened it was an still is the largest shooting range in the nation. That also includes the trap an skeet range. All this is according to there website.
I love all your videos!! Thank you for your time
I worked at the Sage Hill gun club as a teen and got to run a game of trap for Dan once.
25 Straight, Full Choke episode! The totem pole at 7:41 I believe was from the California Indians Organization. Probably the same one that was at the Sage Hill Gun Club years later.
Dead and out!
what i wouldn't give to find a pair of Pappy's "Harold's Club" suspenders!
I think that totem pole in one of the pictures was moved to the sage hill gun club which was closed a few years back.
The club was featured in an episode of the Nevada produced TV series of the 1950's STATE TROOPER
Oooo I wanna see!
m.ua-cam.com/users/results?sp=mAEA&search_query=State+trooper+tv
I would like to suggest a video about the world record set by the professional shooter Tom Frye, in Reno in 1959. I can't find a whole lot about it (such as where it was done) but I would bet it was done that this club. I was fascinated by this when I was a kid because I owned the same model of .22 rifle Tom Frye used to set the record (Remington Nylon 66).
When the Serena Springs housing development was built on part of the gun club land (around early 2000's) they were required to remove 6 inches of top soil due to all the lead in the soil.
I believe it!
Wow, I was hoping you'd review this spot!. I can add just a tiny bit to your history: in summer/fall 1981 the club was used as a BLM wildland fire fighting crew station - the fire apparatus was parked in the main parking lot and there was some small house we used for down time (couches, tables etc...). The gun club was closed (at least during that summer) but everything for it was still there. We had access to the buildings and would occasionally wander thru the main guest areas and look at the old memorabilia.
Cool - thnaks for sharing!
Some people shoot straighter after hitting up the bar!🤣
That used to flood badly and regular! Along with the unr's farm up the road!
Shot trap out there with my Mom and Dad all the time as a kid
For every piece of clay target there's a few pieces of lead
This is probably not an odd question, but my mother has several not-so-rare, but maybe rare U.S. currency. What is the best place to go to in order to get an honest appraisal? Thanks! Kirk, from South Reno, Demonte Ranch.
I'm guessing here, but maybe a local gold / coin dealer?
clicked the like button but it did not register a like
It might have worked anyway - thanx!
Would love to have a beer with you man! Thanks again for what you do!!!
Interesting trap history in the western US. @tgsoutdoors