Range at the Game Lands (205) off of Rt. 100?

[JLeahy]

hint, there is another range within 20 minutes of the 100 range that is also SGL and free.

I have NEVER had any company anytime I have visited that range.

Where is this one located? PM me if you want to keep it that way lol.

[soularcher]

REMEMBER,
That all Pa game comm laws are stricly enforced at the ranges, you need to read and understand all the funny little laws like magazine capacities and so on if you do not want to be cited and fined out the ass.

Been there done that, saw an officer hide behind an unmarked vehicle, and repeatedly come out and fine at least 7 people there. they are sneaky, looking to catch people even on the SLIGHTEST infringement. Let's just say that you better mind your ps and qs there, there are NO WARNINGS! They will fine you there for anything. I met aguy that was there with a bunch of other shooters, and they all supposedly got fined for shooting 10 minutes earlier than the designated start time.

[Dredly]

Been there done that, saw an officer hide behind an unmarked vehicle, and repeatedly come out and fine at least 7 people there. they are sneaky, looking to catch people even on the SLIGHTEST infringement. Let's just say that you better mind your ps and qs there, there are NO WARNINGS! They will fine you there for anything. I met aguy that was there with a bunch of other shooters, and they all supposedly got fined for shooting 10 minutes earlier than the designated start time.

yeah I've been there a few times where people got busted... always for doing stupid shit that was directly in violation of the rules. Got spoken to once over having a folding stock on my SKS and was "encouraged" not to see how fast I can swap mags w/ 3 rounds each in my AK hehe

3 rounds / mag x 5 mags is way more fun then 3 rounds at a time :P

I actually saw someone get a fine for not cleaning up his trash... I thanked the warden for that one :P

[1iarrowking]

What's that place like? I was thinking about going up there until I can get into a club.

The game lands in Pittsburgh could be an experience, I was wondering if this one is a little more sane.

thanks

Your going to drive 250 miles to get to a free gamelands range! You could probably join a club for three years for what your going to spend on gas.

[melD]

No, I've only lived here in the wonderful Lehigh valley since October of last year. I was a westy before that.

[soularcher]

You can join Ontelaunee if you're looking for something in that area. It's 20 bucks a year, and they have 25, 50 100, 200, and 300 yard ranges. they are also talking about putting in a 500 or 600 yard range. World class traps, and a decent 3d archery path too. The club is awesome, it is almost never crowded when I go there, and no pesky wardens to fine you for shooting 15 minutes before range hours, or for having more that 3 rounds in the gun at once.

[1813benny]

Ontelaunee patrols the ranges regularly and many things are not allowed, including:
-No mid-range shooting
-No fully automatic rifles
-Paper only targets

This is just to name a few. The rules are posted on the range and guests are NOT allowed due to insurance reasons.

You also must have your membership card visible at all times while there.

[soularcher]

Ontelaunee is awesome. I have never had a problem there. Personally, I appreciate the fact that they check IDs, and keep it for paying members only. The people are always friendly, you just need to wear your membership id, and unlike the gamelands, it isn't annoyingly full of people, no waiting for benches, no hyper ticket crazy wardens to fine you for evrything and anything that they can.

Again, just my opinion.

[soularcher]

Has anyone heard that the game commission has approved the requirement of permitsto use the public shooting ranges? For those shooterts that do not display a valid hunting license, a permit will need to be purchased to use the ranges. The change will be effective as of April this year.

[A-5]

If you guys are looking for a place to shoot Alburtis rod and gun club is fairly easy to join. 45 for the first year 20 for the years after that. Just ring the bell and tell the bar tender you would like to join I haven't heard of anyone turned down yet, so if they put a hold on memberships I apologize but I think you can join. They have a separate pistol range, 50, 100 yard rifle range. They stock the mine shaft with dandies (trout) also. they have 150 acres to hunt but I do not hunt there usually. The hunting to me would only be a archery spot.