myrtle grove today

[rickyp]

this is the email I got back from DNR today when I asked about the shooting range.

Tracey Spencer -DNR- <tracey.spencer@maryland.gov>
To handgunhunting@yahoo.com Today at 4:34 PM
Hello Ricky:

Thank you for contacting MD DNR with your question about the Myrtle Grove WMA Shooting Range.

Our DNR Engineering and Construction Staff are in touch with the contractor doing the work and they are monitoring the progress of the range repairs. Our goal is still to re-open the Myrtle Grove WMA Shooting Range on August 27, 2016.

Thank you,
Dave Heilmeier


David Heilmeier
Southern Region Manager
MD DNR Wildlife and Heritage Service
6904 Hallowing Lane
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
(410) 535-0282
david.heilmeier@maryland.gov

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Customer Service -DNR- <customerservice.dnr@maryland.gov>
Date: Wed, Aug 17, 2016 at 11:04 AM
Subject: Fwd: myrtle grove shooting range
To: Tracey Spencer -DNR- <tracey.spencer@maryland.gov>

 

[buellsfurn]

So no pavilion over the shooters area?

its never had a pavilion

 

[rickyp]

It needs to be lot longer too
But that isn't going to happen either.

 

[DaemonAssassin]

I moved to Maryland earlier this year, went through all the hoops to get my HQL, got myself my first handgun last week -- a nice shiny new Glock 19 -- and then I discovered Myrtle Grove is closed temporarily

I guess if MG doesn't reopen on schedule, I'm going to have to take a road trip somewhere. I gotta test this thing out!

You could always go to MSAR... *snicker*

 

[Mdeng]

You could always go to MSAR... *snicker*

There are better options right here in Charles county for an indoor range. Freds as St. Charles Sportsmans Club for example. SCSC has memberships available. While both are indoor only it beats not getting the needed trigger therapy.

 

[traveller]

It needs to be lot longer too
But that isn't going to happen either.

The DNR range exists for local hunters to get proficient with their firearms. SoMD counties are shotgun and muzzle loader only, for DNRs purposes 100 yards are perfectly sufficient.

 

[rickyp]

The DNR range exists for local hunters to get proficient with their firearms. SoMD counties are shotgun and muzzle loader only, for DNRs purposes 100 yards are perfectly sufficient.

If that was the case then why did they put the dirt burns up at 30 yards for handguns?


It may have started out as a sight in range but over the years it had evolved in to a recreational range out of necessity. This is the only public shooting range in southern md.

 

[buellsfurn]

There are better options right here in Charles county for an indoor range. Freds as St. Charles Sportsmans Club for example. SCSC has memberships available. While both are indoor only it beats not getting the needed trigger therapy.

SCSC the last I looked into joining was about 12-18 months ago I was told you had to no someone to even have a chance of getting in has that changed . Their was also a rumor they purchased some land for a new out door range

 

[rickyp]

St Charles sports club did buy some land in welcome with the intention of building a new outdoor range. However that isn't going to happen due to A.H. neighbors complaining about everything. Last I heard they are going to sell it and try find somewhere else.

 

[ARMatt]

Any new word on if MV is going to reopen this weekend?

 

[BigRick]

Any new word on if MV is going to reopen this weekend?

 

[rickyp]

Any new word on if MV is going to reopen this weekend?

In the email I got from them and shared they assure me they woukd. I work not far from there I can stop by tomorrow after work and see if they have made any changes.

 

[ARMatt]

In the email I got from them and shared they assure me they woukd. I work not far from there I can stop by tomorrow after work and see if they have made any changes.

That would be great! Keep us informed

 

[Isaakb]

-- a nice shiny new Glock 19 --

You bought a shiny Glock? I thought they all came brick shaped in Matte black.

 

[smokeeater09]

That would be great! Keep us informed

Bad news guys, just got back from the range. There is a NEW sign posted--"All ranges will be closed until 1:00 pm September 7..." The good news is that there were about 10 guys down in the pit turnin' and burnin' so the might actually make this new date.

 

[Mdeng]

St Charles sports club did buy some land in welcome with the intention of building a new outdoor range. However that isn't going to happen due to A.H. neighbors complaining about everything. Last I heard they are going to sell it and try find somewhere else.

That would be news to the members. I won't discuss club business here though. Please don't spread rumors that you don't have real knowledge about.

 

[Mdeng]

SCSC the last I looked into joining was about 12-18 months ago I was told you had to no someone to even have a chance of getting in has that changed . Their was also a rumor they purchased some land for a new out door range

No problem getting a membership if you are willing to have a background check done.

The club owns just over 300 acres in Welcome, Maryland. It is currently being used for hunting, hiking and fishing. There are several ponds on the property.

 

[Slurms]

Bad news guys, just got back from the range. There is a NEW sign posted--"All ranges will be closed until 1:00 pm September 7..." The good news is that there were about 10 guys down in the pit turnin' and burnin' so the might actually make this new date.

I had a feeling this would get delayed

The website now says Sept. 9 at 1pm:

"Due to construction delays the Myrtle Grove WMA Shooting Range will remain closed until September 9, 2016. The Range will re-open at 1:00PM September 9th after a previously scheduled Shooting Qualification. The Range will be closed for necessary repairs to the baffle structures, berms, and backstop. Use of the Myrtle Grove Shooting Range will not be permitted during this time. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your patience during this Range closure. "

http://dnr2.maryland.gov/wildlife/Pages/publiclands/southern/myrtlegrove.aspx

 

[traveller]

St Charles sports club did buy some land in welcome with the intention of building a new outdoor range. However that isn't going to happen due to A.H. neighbors complaining about everything. Last I heard they are going to sell it and try find somewhere else.

I remember this being a different property. Somewhere around Marbury.

 

[buellsfurn]

No problem getting a membership if you are willing to have a background check done.

The club owns just over 300 acres in Welcome, Maryland. It is currently being used for hunting, hiking and fishing. There are several ponds on the property.

one of my customers he seamed to be a senior member of the club told me you had to be sponsored by a current member was the only way to get in. I worked with a guy that was is pretty well invested into the club Andrew L. I called their and left a message for him he either didn't get it or wasn't interested so I just dropped it .