Making the Most Out of Shooting on Public Land

By NRAHQ

Note: This article was originally posted on NRA Blog: http://bit.ly/2jadCr5

USA -(Ammoland.com)- For some shooters, heading to the nearest indoor range to sight-in and enjoy an afternoon of target shooting is a convenient option to get in trigger time in a safe, controlled environment.

However, not everyone has access to an indoor range, and many indoor facilities aren’t big enough to accommodate sighting in scopes for longer range shooting.

Public lands offer an excellent option for hunters looking to dial in before chasing their game, for recreational shooters that need longer shooting lanes, or for those that don’t live within reasonable proximity to an indoor facility. Many of these facilities don’t offer the amenities that commercial ranges have on site, so you’ll need to know what to bring, and more importantly, what rules to follow to protect yourself, others, wildlife and the environment.

There are a number of ways to find public shooting land in your area. First, visit your local Department of Natural Resources or state-equivalent agency’s website. Here you’ll likely find a list of public facilities that allow recreational shooting, months and hours of operation, rules and regulations, maps, applicable costs, and other pertinent information to help you …Read the Rest

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