Hap Baker, OK to shoot AR Pistol?

[MudPuppy]

Think I've seen one post alluding to this not being allowed, I couldn't determine if it was an authoritative answer or just something overheard in a bar once.

I'm not asking to shoot on the pistol line, I'd like to zero my lovely little Frankenpistol and try my hand at 100M targets.

 

[straightsilver3]

No go on pistol AR SBR'S are OK But if the weapon doesn't have a stock No. Others can chime in but even the pistol side I would say No unless it's pistol cal

 

[HarCo2ANewb]

I was told no as I could not shoulder it and get the muzzle into the box. The Fudds then told me it probably wasn't even legal. YMMV

 

[amoebicmagician]

I was told no as I could not shoulder it and get the muzzle into the box. The Fudds then told me it probably wasn't even legal. YMMV

It seems like every time I go to the AGC range I run into a fudd with ridiculous information he wants to pass along to me.

I've been told that AKs have been illegal in MD since the 90s, I've been told muzzle brakes are illegal, I've been told vertical foregrips on rifles are illegal, I've been told that mild steel 7.62x54R light ball ammo is armor piercing and you can get five years per bullet you're in possession of, I've been told if I have any handgun that the MD govt does not have specifically registered to me that it is a federal offense, etc, etc

 

[NateIU10]

It seems like every time I go to the AGC range I run into a fudd with ridiculous information he wants to pass along to me.

I've been told that AKs have been illegal in MD since the 90s, I've been told muzzle brakes are illegal, I've been told vertical foregrips on rifles are illegal, I've been told that mild steel 7.62x54R light ball ammo is armor piercing and you can get five years per bullet you're in possession of, I've been told if I have any handgun that the MD govt does not have specifically registered to me that it is a federal offense, etc, etc

Oh man, I'm violating every one of those "laws"...

 

[amoebicmagician]

Oh man, I'm violating every one of those "laws"...

that's what I like to hear.

carry on

 

[MudPuppy]

No go on pistol AR SBR'S are OK But if the weapon doesn't have a stock No. Others can chime in but even the pistol side I would say No unless it's pistol cal

Yeah I was pretty sure the pistol range would be a no go and I fully understand that the backstop may not have been constructed with rifle cartridges in mind not to mention rounds that inadvertently go over the backstop...

Bummed...

Any other ranges friendly to these beasties within sane driving distance of MoCo?

 

[Doctor_M]

It seems like every time I go to the AGC range I run into a fudd with ridiculous information he wants to pass along to me.

I've been told that AKs have been illegal in MD since the 90s, I've been told muzzle brakes are illegal, I've been told vertical foregrips on rifles are illegal, I've been told that mild steel 7.62x54R light ball ammo is armor piercing and you can get five years per bullet you're in possession of, I've been told if I have any handgun that the MD govt does not have specifically registered to me that it is a federal offense, etc, etc

This sounds like the agenda for the next legislative session.... I know, I shouldn't even joke about things like that.

 

[daggo66]

Yeah I was pretty sure the pistol range would be a no go and I fully understand that the backstop may not have been constructed with rifle cartridges in mind not to mention rounds that inadvertently go over the backstop...

Bummed...

Any other ranges friendly to these beasties within sane driving distance of MoCo?

Backstop? It's a pile of dirt just like the rifle range.

 

[daggo66]

What is a FUDD?

 

[Multifaceted]

What is a FUDD?

A derogatory term used for those who shoot traditionally for sport only. It originates from Elmer Fudd.

 

[dev]

I believe at Hap no pistols on the rifle range and no rifles and no rifle cartridges on the pistol range with the exception of .22 LR in a pistol.

This begs the question if the Five-seven is ok to shoot at the pistol range.

 

[F8L_Funnel]

try this and see what they say:

 

[jcarpenter]

Fudds?

So what does "shoot traditionally for sport only" mean exactly? If you shoot at something it is sport......unless less it is self defense. But very few shoot a lot in actual self defense. And self defense practice is sport. So I am confused at the definition. Anyone help clear this up for this poor befuddled fudd?

John C

 

[mopar92]

Think hunting and trap shooters.
"I only need the one" types. Maybe has an old riot gun or a revolver but that's it. Doesn't understand technology improves.
Think Amish gun owner.

 

[Russ D]

What if they have scope? I see in another thread you can shoot a regular pistol with a scope, so why not an AR pistol with a scope?

 

[xref]

Think I've seen one post alluding to this not being allowed, I couldn't determine if it was an authoritative answer or just something overheard in a bar once.

I'm not asking to shoot on the pistol line, I'd like to zero my lovely little Frankenpistol and try my hand at 100M targets.

This isn't surprising as they won't let you shoot a shotgun there without a site of some sort aka ghost ring. In the case of the shotgun it is highly ridiculous as the weapon shoots where you point it.


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[dev]

This isn't surprising as they won't let you shoot a shotgun there without a site of some sort aka ghost ring. In the case of the shotgun it is highly ridiculous as the weapon shoots where you point it.


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In Hap's defense I have seen those with bad sights damage the target frames.
I'm terrible with a bead and I know I will damage something unless I have a rear sight.

 

[dev]

What if they have scope? I see in another thread you can shoot a regular pistol with a scope, so why not an AR pistol with a scope?

That thread surprised me especially the post coming from the RO.
Does this mean if I strap on a red dot to one of my pistols I'm I good to go.
I have no interest to do so but it's quiet interesting none the less.

 

[covertpanda]

I believe at Hap no pistols on the rifle range and no rifles and no rifle cartridges on the pistol range with the exception of .22 LR in a pistol.

This begs the question if the Five-seven is ok to shoot at the pistol range.

I shot my G21 on the rifle range and I've seen several guys shoot handguns on the rifle range. Granted this was several years ago; maybe there was a policy change and/or this was not in line with existing policy at the time. Semi-related, those things are crazy fun!!! I ran one through a couple IPSC type pistol stages during a practice; now I want one.