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The eyebrow and backstop that was installed in 2014 failed due to several reasons. That backstop is the last component for attempting to keep rounds from leaving the range. Designs are being done to develop a new system with longevity in mind and possibly the ability to easily...
The Maryland Forest Service has closed all public shooting ranges at Elk Neck State Forest as of today, March 19, 2020 at 4:00 PM. This closure has been implemented with public safety in mind amidst the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak and to ensure compliance with the Governor's Executive Order...
I do not want this post or thread to spiral. We report unsafe acts or significant violations as we are required to do. These happen all of the time and most times involve our volunteer range officers in the middle.
The suppressor issue is one that we are to let NRP know about. That is...
I was that employee that came to the ranges over the weekend and interacted with you. As always with this site, information is always not relayed.
When I arrived, there were two persons on the pistol range down range changing a target. Both smoking and entered the firing line pavilion...
The signs were in place yesterday afternoon. The start date for the contractor was not decided upon until JUNE 28, 2019. Once completed, the range will still be under roof.
You are correct on the 54" being the height needed to avoid hitting the baffles and to not fall short of the back stop. Our RSO staff are asked to ensure the target center is checked or adjusted as needed.
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Elk Neck State Forest will be closing all facilities on Friday, January 22, 2016, in the afternoon. This closure affects the shooting ranges, hiking trails, driving trails and the Arboretum Area. It will remain closed for the duration of the snow storm that is predicted for this...
All ranges at Elk Neck will be closed this Saturday, September 12, 2015 for our Junior Hunter Field Day with Northern Chesapeake Sportsman for Kids. Please pass along as the ranges are closed all day.
As of now, we have 150 kids we will be introducing to the shooting sports and hunting...
There is. We are always in need of volunteer range safety officers. The more we have, hopefully the better experience you will have.
Our current group is exceptional but they are too few and have other commitments outside of the range.
With respect to the other concerns, I would suggest a town hall type meeting with all that want to attend. That way, you can ask a question or voice a concern and we will answer and explain in detail. If one is asked that we cannot answer, we will get the answer for you.
We will be shortening the entire pistol range down to 25 yards. It will involve removing the retaining wall and extending the berm and eyebrow over all 6 lanes.
Secondly, we will be eliminating the "blue sky" sight from the firing line.
At the same time, Cecil County will be doing...
Elk Neck State Forest Pistol Range announces
temporary closure during weekdays in July and August
North East, Md. (June 30, 2015) — The pistol range at Elk Neck State Forest will be closed Monday through Friday from July 27, 2015 through August 28, 2015 to complete two maintenance projects...
We will begin our annual range baffle repair projects on July 13, 2015 at Elk Neck. We will be working on them every Monday until repairs are completed. Work will begin at 0730 each Monday and finish up each Monday around 1230.
We need your help, we are looking for anyone that would like to...