Newbie Range Transportation Question

[paperwork351]

Lands administered by National Park Service ( and US Forest Service) default to the same carry laws as the surrounding State . ( Notwithstanding specific Federal rules for government buildings, localized rules for specific recreation facility , etc .)

But 8n general BW Pkwy follows Maryland law , and GW Pkwy follows VA law , except for the couple hundred yards by Teddy Roosevelt Island that pass through DC ( DC law there) .

That's what I thought. Things haven't changed.

 

[Mark75H]

It’s the paper bag in your lap that I question. Becomes moot on October 1 when the handgun has to be in a locked case.

 

[Biggfoot44]

That's what I thought. Things haven't changed.

What has changed , is than Aug 1 2023 , is that Army Corps of Engineers recreation facilities became the same way .

 

[fishgutzy]

Something else to consider. Several ranges require that all magazines be empty to enter the range, even if one has a carry permit. Of course LEO's are exempt from these rules.
Criminals love ranges with these rules. Much safer to target guns for theft from those exiting.

 

[Biggfoot44]

Something else to consider. Several ranges require that all magazines be empty to enter the range, even if one has a carry permit.

That's individual Range policy . ZERO legal basis , and very minimal practical purpose .

 

[Pale Ryder]

I’m always up for a range day.
A range bag with targets, tape, ear/eye pro, etc. may permanently reside in my vehicle.

 

[fishgutzy]

That's individual Range policy . ZERO legal basis , and very minimal practical purpose .

Yup.
I prefer ranges that allow holstered carry with mags pre loaded. More so if a range is by the hour rather than day pass.

 

[minux]

OK, wanted to update everyone.

I got some items and made some trips.

It is a really cool hobby.

Appreciate everyone's advice.

I definitely handle my 9MM easier than my 357, but I am getting used to the short barrel.

My understanding.... in HoCo, you can't shoot anywhere, regardless of acreage, right? In other words, even if you bought a farm with 20+ acres, you can't shoot on it, right?

I know in PA, this is totally different.

 

[Biggfoot44]

I'm sure our favorite very expansive Lawyer , formerly if HoCo will stop by with all the details .

IIRC - Certain locations and details , you could Actually Hunt certain things in season .

But informal or semi formal target shooting / practice , big negatory .