Public Ranges in the state of Pennsylvania.

[justashooter]

Originally Posted by Al-Mumit

Personally, I go off into the middle of the state and shoot far away from people, either on private property (with owners permission of course) or far enough into the hills that nobody will hear/bother you. Some friends and I fired off a couple rifles & handguns out near Centralia, PA without incident a few weeks ago.

good plan. go somewhere you can't see the landowners and shoot the place up a bit. you can't see them they have no ownership rights, yes?

reminds me of that guy who came down off the hill behind my place one saturday morning in his deer hunting get-up. said he was party hunting with one of my neighbors as he walked past my kitchen. had to tell him the entire hillside belonged to me and that the fence 1000 feet up the hill was the line.

[fingers80002]

Originally Posted by LifeInPa

Ah damn.

The one on Route 6 is where I planned on going, since thats the nearest range to me. This one in Sunset Hill is a private range? Does this range have a web link? I am fine will firing the gun in a non-rapid way but I think this law is a load of shit. If they want to limit the amount of rounds I can put downrange in a certain amount of time I can live with that, but having to reload the rifle after firing just three rounds is just stupid IMO. Maybe 10, but 3 is too low.



Thanks for the welcome WhiteFeather. I plan on following the rules, but IMO it's a very stupid rule. Like I said in my response to Rovert why not just limit the amount of rounds you can put downrange in a certain period of time? Then I wouldn't have to reload my rifle every three shots. Now I need some recommendations for private ranges, I will also do a search. Please though feel free to throw some names out. Thanks again.



Yeah I heard about the fines, this guy that informed me of this stupid rule got in trouble with the same people that enforce these rules. It had something to do with his ATV and they gave him $110 fine. You seem to be a member of a private range how much do you pay for the privilege?

The three round limit is there for a reason.
The SGL ranges are paid for by hunters, so the rules are structured that way.
Imagine trying to sight in your deer rifle, and have some EBR or AK guys with 20-30 30 rnders taking over the range you paid for..........

[LifeInPa]

Originally Posted by fingers80002

The three round limit is there for a reason.
The SGL ranges are paid for by hunters, so the rules are structured that way.
Imagine trying to sight in your deer rifle, and have some EBR or AK guys with 20-30 30 rnders taking over the range you paid for..........

I can understand that. Now where can I go if I want to shoot a rifle with a 25-30 round clip? I only want some options, I think thats fair.

[WCO,R.W.J]

Here are the SGL Shooting Range Regulations

PA Title 58

Subchapter J. SHOOTING RANGES


Sec.


135.181. Rifle and handgun ranges.
135.182. Ranges, State Game Lands No. 176.


Cross References

This subchapter cited in 58 Pa. Code § 135.41 (relating to State Game Lands).

§ 135.181. Rifle and handgun ranges.
(a) General provisions. In addition to § 135.2 (relating to unlawful actions) and except as provided in § 135.182 (relating to Ranges, State Game Lands No. 176), the following pertain to lands under Commission ownership, lease or jurisdiction, designated as rifle or handgun ranges:

(1) Rifle and handgun ranges are open from 8 a.m., prevailing time, until sunset Monday through Saturday and from 12 noon to sunset Sundays, unless otherwise posted; except the Sunday immediately preceding the regular antlered and antlerless deer seasons and the regular bear season, when the hours are 8 a.m. to sunset.

(2) A range may be reserved for exclusive use by an organized group from January 1 through October 1. An organized group desiring to reserve the range shall make necessary arrangements through the appropriate regional director or a designee at least 20 days in advance.

(3) An individual may not use the range when in use on days when it is reserved by an organized group.

(4) An individual or an organized group using the range is responsible for keeping the area clean and free of debris, and may not discard, deposit, leave or throw litter except in approved refuse containers. Range users shall remove targets from range backboards when shooting is completed and prior to leaving the range.

(5) The Commission is not responsible for anyone injured on the range. An individual using Commission owned ranges does so at his own risk and assumes all responsibility for injuries to a person or property caused by or to him.

(6) When more than one person is using the range, a range officer shall be designated.

(7) An individual under 16 years of age may not use the range unless accompanied by a person 18 years of age or older.

(8) The appropriate regional director or designee may close a range by posting signs to that effect.

(b) Prohibited acts. At a rifle and handgun range located on land under Commission ownership, lease or jurisdiction, except when authorized by the appropriate regional director or a designee for military or law enforcement training, it is unlawful to:

(1) Possess a loaded firearm, except at an established shooting station on the firing line.

(2) Discharge a firearm, except from an established shooting station on the firing line at a paper target placed on a permanent target backboard.

(3) Discharge armor piercing, incendiary, explosive, tracer or multiple projectile ammunition.

(4) Be intoxicated, use or possess an intoxicating beverage or controlled substance on the range.

(5) Possess an automatic weapon.

(6) Possess, load or discharge a firearm that contains more than three rounds of single projectile ammunition, except as provided in subsection (c).

(7) Shoot clay birds anywhere except areas designated by the Director by signs stating that clay bird shooting is permitted.

(c) Exceptions for a handgun range. At a Commission range specifically designated as a handgun range, it is permitted for an individual to load and discharge a handgun containing a maximum of six rounds of single projectile ammunition at any one time. Other rules and regulations pertaining to shooting ranges under Commission ownership, lease or jurisdiction shall be in effect.

[Curmudgeon]

Originally Posted by LifeInPa

Yeah I just want to take a quick trip, not a 5 hour voyage. I don't mind paying for membership at a range but it has to be reasonable.

Thanks for the invite, but I work Sunday's.

I have seen many ranges with very reasonable prices in my area (York County). You just have to look around. Worst case scenario, start a thread looking for ranges in your area, folks will start offering up ideas.

The SGL ranges are nice because they are so open, and free. But you gotta get past their regulations.

[offshorebear]

I have a friend who is a member of Pike County Sportsman. It's around 12 bucks a year and they have an outdoor range.

[fingers80002]

Originally Posted by LifeInPa

I can understand that. Now where can I go if I want to shoot a rifle with a 25-30 round clip? I only want some options, I think thats fair.

Don't know, because I've never seen a 30 rnd clip........

[LifeInPa]

Originally Posted by Curmudgeon

I have seen many ranges with very reasonable prices in my area (York County). You just have to look around. Worst case scenario, start a thread looking for ranges in your area, folks will start offering up ideas.

The SGL ranges are nice because they are so open, and free. But you gotta get past their regulations.

Yeah right now I am looking for some private ranges in my area without much success. I found one that looks decent but they don't post prices on the website and I am concerned they are going to demand like $25 for an hour of use. I already started a thread on the topic, hopefully I get some hits. As for the SGL ranges I have given them up as a viable option. I plan on going to one on Friday but I will only load the magazine for three rounds. Just so I can get a feel for the rifle and see if it's sighted correctly.

Originally Posted by offshorebear

I have a friend who is a member of Pike County Sportsman. It's around 12 bucks a year and they have an outdoor range.

So if you pay the $12/year you have unlimited access to the range without any silly restricts like 3 rounds in a magazine?

Originally Posted by fingers80002

Don't know, because I've never seen a 30 rnd clip........

Yes I always say clip when I am supposed to say magazine, I am still trying to break the habit.

[fingers80002]

Originally Posted by LifeInPa

Yeah right now I am looking for some private ranges in my area without much success. I found one that looks decent but they don't post prices on the website and I am concerned they are going to demand like $25 for an hour of use. I already started a thread on the topic, hopefully I get some hits. As for the SGL ranges I have given them up as a viable option. I plan on going to one on Friday but I will only load the magazine for three rounds. Just so I can get a feel for the rifle and see if it's sighted correctly.



So if you pay the $12/year you have unlimited access to the range without any silly restricts like 3 rounds in a magazine?



Yes I always say clip when I am supposed to say magazine, I am still trying to break the habit.

Hang around awhile and EmptyMag will get your habit broken......

[LifeInPa]

Originally Posted by fingers80002

Hang around awhile and EmptyMag will get your habit broken......

Heh, I have been trying to break the habit for years. He is going to have his work cut out for him.