Is Elk Neck open and ready?

[SRTMO]

Is the range at Elk Neck open for use. Has anything changed other than there now being RSO's? Is it still $10 and are they still open on Sundays?

I wasn't sure if anything changed since the negligent discharge.

 

[3rdRcn]

Is the range at Elk Neck open for use. Has anything changed other than there now being RSO's? Is it still $10 and are they still open on Sundays?

I wasn't sure if anything changed since the negligent discharge.

The RSO program won't start until the thanksgiving weekend, they are open every day but Monday. Monday they are open after 4pm and the fee's are the same.

 

[tzoid]

As Terry stated and to clarify. 10 bucks per day or 50 bucks for the year.

 

[Kim79]

Will there be RSO there all operating hours?

 

[3rdRcn]

Will there be RSO there all operating hours?

Only on Saturday and Sunday at this time.

 

[scribe556]

I went there and everyone there seemed very safe and aware of everyone else. Does anyone do the 50 a year option here? I might do that in January to get the year's "deal".
The only thing is you need to build a target stand (or use string over the beams like some do).

 

[ThePhantomPatriot]

You aren't supposed to hang targets from the baffles.

 

[Lostfantum]

All target frames must be free standing with center of target at 4 foot . Only paper targets are allowed.

 

[rich96c4ce]

Aren't the State ranges closed during deer season? Does that mean firearm season, or all weapons season or firearm and ML?

 

[organized_mayhem]

Aren't the State ranges closed during deer season? Does that mean firearm season, or all weapons season or firearm and ML?

Elk Neck is only closed 1 day a year. A Saturday in September if I remember correctly.

As others have stated. No targets hanging from baffles. Its always been the rule, but many haven't been following it. It is now being enforced on weekends by the Range Safety Volunteers (RSV) on duty.

 

[300RUM]

I believe most of the people I see there (me too) do the $50 for the year except for around deer season then most of the people there pay for the day.

 

[tdt91]

I went there and everyone there seemed very safe and aware of everyone else. Does anyone do the 50 a year option here? I might do that in January to get the year's "deal".
The only thing is you need to build a target stand (or use string over the beams like some do).

you should contact 3rdrcn and get your name on the list to be a range safty volunteer. When we get more experience at this they will put another class together for training and then you will be certified. The bonus is you get the use of the range for free if you are a volunteer. We have been there since Thanks Giving weekend, on the weekends and is been positive for all.

 

[scribe556]

tdt91,

Thanks for the info. I might look into that. All, I didn't use the string method, but was unaware of the no baffle rule. I'll mention it if I see it again.

Thanks.

 

[rrrrrrkevin]

I never did the 50 per year because I asked the guy in the building by the honor box and he explained to me that I had to pay 50 dollars upfront and then I had to pay for my next 5 trips and then I was good for the year.

 

[organized_mayhem]

I never did the 50 per year because I asked the guy in the building by the honor box and he explained to me that I had to pay 50 dollars upfront and then I had to pay for my next 5 trips and then I was good for the year.

Don't know who told you that. You pay $50 and you are good to go. No additional cost. Also you can now buy the yearly permit online and should also be able to buy it any place that sells hunting licenses.

 

[rrrrrrkevin]

it woulda been worth it at one point but I dont seem to go up there much anymore

 

[oddballTankCommander]

If they ever do another class I would like to volunteer to help out.

 

[3rdRcn]

If they ever do another class I would like to volunteer to help out.

Get an application from one of the RSV guys and turn it in to the range office so I know how to get hold of you when we do the next class.

 

[oddballTankCommander]

Do they have the applications at the range with them?

 

[3rdRcn]

Do they have the applications at the range with them?

Yes, I'll be up there next Sunday if you want to chat.