“We absolutely understand the sensitivity around guns, so the scenarios we’ve chosen aren’t about portraying violence,” says Mark. Point Blank Shooting has over 200 different shooting scenarios and courses, It uses exceptional shooting realism with the most up to date technology. We worked with the landlord and did everything we could to make it happen and we couldn’t be happier with how it’s worked out.” We go for a private member, speakeasy feel and because it is a basement it has that feeling of going somewhere secret. “We saw Castle Street back at the start of the pandemic when our businesses were closed and we had no money coming in, but it ticked every box. “I spent 20 years in recruitment so I’ve seen how badly people in hospitality and the night-time economy can be treated and I wanted to do things differently, to build and nurture long-term teams who love what they do,” says Mark. After successfully showcasing the idea there, they moved to Deansgate where word of mouth helped the business take off and they were able to expand. The pair built their first Point Blank Shooting in Chill Factore in Trafford Park in April 2019, using Phil’s experience as a master builder. “We thought there must be some kind of virtual shooting experience already but when we explored this further, we couldn’t believe the idea hadn’t already been snapped up’ “I came back and was telling Phil about the trip and what we’d done,” says Mark. With no real-life targets or graphic imagery, it’s all about speed and accuracy, giving people a chance to test their aim and trigger reflexes against their mates or go solo to beat their own personal best.Ĭo-owner Mark Rushton created the concept with business partner Phil Hale after visiting a shooting range with a friend while on a family holiday in Florida. POINT BLANK GUN RANGE SERIESSharp-shooting groups of up to 10 can compete to get the highest scores by shooting there way through a series of courses, individuals can choose from an extensive array of guns in their own personal armoury. Point Blank shooting is a state-of-the-art simulation shooting range and the ultimate, competitive socialising experience, coming to Castle street.įollowing the success of there two other sites in Manchester and Newcastle, Point blank will open its third venue on Thursday 20 th May in the former basement site of Olive restaurant.
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