State Game Land shooting range. French Creek

**The Unknown 1087** · March 4th, 2009, 09:13 PM

So if I work Tuesday night I wont be able to go to the indoor shooting range over in Manhiem, I'll head out later in the week to French Creek State Park's shooting range.

http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/statepar...enchcreek.aspx

Now I know the rule with having no more then 6 rounds in the magazine. If I have the magazine (carry mag) fully loaded and just leave it elsewhere in the car is that fine?

Also, since they only have a 50yrd range. If NO ONE else is around am I allowed to get closer? I suck at 50yrds. I figured I would ask, then to go on a day no one is around and get closer and get a fine or whatnot.

God I can't wait to get a membership lol.

**tl_3237** · March 4th, 2009, 10:02 PM

Be careful at French Creek.. IIRC they are not considered a pistol range so the limit is technically 3 rounds in ANY weapon. Only designated PISTOL ranges allow 6 rounds in a handgun.

Also I believe that it doesn't matter about # of rounds in magazine. Technically its rounds in weapon. Don't put any mags INTO the weapon with excessive round count. Out of weapon mags are not limited.

**The Unknown 1087** · March 4th, 2009, 10:09 PM

Originally Posted by tl_3237

Be careful at French Creek.. IIRC they are not considered a pistol range so the limit is technically 3 rounds in ANY weapon. Only designated PISTOL ranges allow 6 rounds in a handgun.

Also I believe that it doesn't matter about # of rounds in magazine. Technically its rounds in weapon. Don't put any mags INTO the weapon with excessive round count. Out of weapon mags are not limited.

Thanks for the reply, so no more then 3? Alright.

Any ideas if I will get into trouble for getting closer then 50yrds if no one is around?

**MartinBrody** · March 4th, 2009, 11:54 PM

Any ideas if I will get into trouble for getting closer then 50yrds if no one is around?

You can only shoot from "established shooting stations on the firing line". See the pics from that range of the rules below.

They hand out citations pretty regularly at this range, if you are breaking the rules, expect to get a fine.

**The Unknown 1087** · March 5th, 2009, 12:14 AM

Originally Posted by MartinBrody

You can only shoot from "established shooting stations on the firing line". See the pics from that range of the rules below.

They hand out citations pretty regularly at this range, if you are breaking the rules, expect to get a fine.

Thanks!

Looks like I'll be practicing for 50yrds then when I go there haha.

**Whiskey Delta** · March 5th, 2009, 12:37 AM

Doesn't Rule one violate PA law?

Persons may not possess a loaded firearm except at the firing line???

Fuck that noise.

I'd NEVER go shooting at a public range without my holstered sidearm.

Too many fruitloops coming in looking to make a score.

I'll NEVER go back to French Creek either.

Had too many bad incidences there with the shooting "public". Goddamn lunatic asylum that place is...

Make SURE you leave someone at ALL times at the firing line to police your stuff.

I would avoid going alone as well....