The United States is famous for allowing its citizens access to weapons. Although this has triggered several tragedies, it remains a tradition for many to practice shooting and there is a special place in New York that offers this sport in a very different way.
This place is the only one in the Big Apple where you can mix shooting practice with the best of Italian gastronomy. This is Tiro a Segno, a historic and exclusive club with various amenities.
Not everyone knows that this place, whose façade is simply made of brownstone bricks just like the rest of the buildings on the street, located in Greenwich Village, is home to the oldest Italian heritage club in the country.
The place is usually visited by different celebrities and politicians. It is famous for its rich traditional cuisine, but also for having a whole tradition regarding shooting practice.
The club was founded in 1888. It was basically designed for sportsmen who practiced their hobby of hunting in a private reserve located on Staten Island. But now, facilitates shooting practice directly on the spot, but in a curious way, given that the area to do so is located in the basement.
John Vincenti, the club’s vice president of operations, told the outlet The New York Post which is currently more of a family, social and business club, but which shooting practices are the most sought after. In fact, members come at least a couple of times a week to do this activity.
The club offers its members an exclusive shooting range.
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Shots and food, the combination at this Italian club in New York
In the Tiro a Segno club members can practice your aim with .22 caliber weapons, but, also, enjoy classic Italian dishes.
However, they don’t accept just anyone. According to Vincenti, they carry out an entire research process with the intention of keeping the environment in harmony. And, although he did not specify exactly What is the cost of being a member, yes he said it is similar to others in New York, so it is estimated at around US$5,000 a year.
He also recalled that there is a strict dress code which requires men to wear a shirt with a collar and jacket.
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