Anyplace in south central PA I can shoot my shotgun for familiarization?

[jayjack]

Bought my first shotgun, a Stevens 320.
I just want to fire a couple of boxes and place it under my bed.
So I don't want to join another club a single range session.
The public range in Michaux State Forest doesn't allow shotguns.
The private ranges I found not requiring memberships either want only slugs or at least a 22" barrel.
Gettysburg area.

[JaySmith]

State game range. It's $36/yr, dawn until dusk, come and go as you please.

https://www.pgc.pa.gov/HuntTrap/Stat...s/default.aspx

[streaker69]

Don't know about Gettysburg, but in Lancaster, there's the Sportsman Shop in Blue Ball, indoor range, Moor's Outdoors in Willow Street, indoor range, and Trop's Gun Shop near Etown, I have not been there since the moved from their original location. I know that both the Sportsman Shop and Moor's are very nice people and nice ranges.

[jayjack]

Indoor ranges that permit shotguns?
Wow. I didn't think that was a possibility and didn't look for such.
thanks.

[tl_3237]

Sportsman's Shop:

Are shotguns permitted?

Yes, shotguns are permitted with slugs only. Shotguns must be shot at a minimum distance of 20 yards.

https://thesportsmansshop.com/range/faqs/

[Delkal]

Look for a local range that has public trap shoots. Your score won't matter.

[Shodan]

State game range. It's $36/yr, dawn until dusk, come and go as you please.

https://www.pgc.pa.gov/HuntTrap/Stat...s/default.aspx

This. Or get a hunting license and use your new shotgun to hunt also.

[Rural Ruger]

Club dues are often about the same as SGL fees and sometimes have other benefits. For what it's worth

[jayjack]

Look for a local range that has public trap shoots. Your score won't matter.

I was thinking of that.
But unsure of looking like an idiot before 5 people as I learn the mechanics and function of a weapon I never used before.

[RockIsland]

I was thinking of that.
But unsure of looking like an idiot before 5 people as I learn the mechanics and function of a weapon I never used before.

It's a pump shotgun. Don't overthink it too much.

You can get 12 ga snap caps to practice with too.