03gsxr1000
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- Jul 4, 2010
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Is there any place one can go to shoot outdoors that isn't an outdoor shooting range, that won't get you arrested or harassed by people or police?
Where to shoot outdoors for fun
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- Jul 29, 2014
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I don't even 'shoot for fun' on my hunting farms. I go to ranges. OP, what is your local? Very often, there are ranges nearby you can either join or pay to shoot...for fun.
Years ago we used to shoot at Whiteford Quarries, but that place was a tragedy waiting to happen.
kalister1
R.I.P.
Maryland Law requires permission of the Land Owner to shoot.
This and for public land, there is no permission coming unless it is hunting and you are following seasons, blah, blah, blah.
Some counties you can shoot on private land if you have the land owner’s permission.
Basically these days in this state unless you know a person it’s a range or nothing.
davsco
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think the website is motocove.com. the cove, west of winchester, has a range of sorts that is pretty casual. outdoors, no lanes or anything.
madmantrapper
Ultimate Member
What area are you in?
Blacksmith101
Grumpy Old Man
- Jun 22, 2012
- 22,294
Arizona come to mind but west Texas is a little closer.
Ungermc
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- Jul 29, 2014
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This is where I shoot. I love it. Most of the time, I'm the only one there for a good 2 hours or so.
They are also working on a 750 yard range due to open sometime in 2019.
There are a few outdoor ranges within the George Washington National Forest. The closest one is about a 3.5 hour drive from Montgomery County. Not worth it for a single trip, but a nice spot if you happen to be down there for another purpose in the forest.
5.56blaster
Ultimate Member
My yard. Amen!
RedTide
The Water's Fine
This place looks amazing. My kids need some fresh air away from electronics. And who the hell am I kidding...so do I.
+1 for motocove, haven't shot there but have ridden many times, great technicals and rocks for a go fast atv.
This might be my spring camping trip :dancing banana:
Greenridge has a nice little range. It isn't that long though, 150 yards, if that.
davsco
Ultimate Member
rode quads there a few years back, will never ride there again, rock (boulder) city, just beat the crap out of us.
went there yesterday to their range. they cleaned it up a lot, used to be pretty literally a dump, shot up tv's etc. they have benches out and maybe 8-10 big steel plates, plus of course you can set up targets, clays, etc. i forgot my rangefinder but the RO said it didn't quite go out to 100 yds.
Well, Elk Neck State Park has a shooting range. Not sure if that's what you're looking for. It's still a range, but is on public land. I haven't gone there (too far to drive for me), but have heard it's decent. 100 yard rifle/shotgun range, 50 yard pistol range, plus archery range and a sheet range (but no thrower provided).
From the photos, the range facilities look well maintained. Annual pass runs you $50 ($25 if you're 62 or older), or $10 for a day pass. Cheaper than any private shooting facility.
On the website I linked above, scroll down to "Shooting Range" near the bottom of the page for details.
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