Given the hot and dry summer we're having across the west and the fires that seem to pop up constantly, I'm curious on the attitude you all have for recreational shooting on public land. I have a spot about 15 minutes from my house where I can sight in my rifle and then shoot to about 450 yards. It's really convenient and beats going to the actual rifle range most of the time. Our local forest just entered stage one fire restrictions and it is really crispy up there. Do you guys shoot when conditions are like this? Are you worried of sparking up a new blaze? Is shooting a paper target better than steel? I get a little uneasy, but realize the chances of it happening are slim. Just looking for thoughts. Pray for rain!
Public Land Shooting and High Fire Danger
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if it's crispy out it should definitely be something you're thinking about.
doesn't mean you can't go. just think about the locale your using. are you shooting at steel surrounded by dry grass and rocks? or just checking zero, like you are, with cardboard and paper into a dirt embankment.
common sense IMO.
i'd check to be sure, sometimes they can enact recreational shooting restrictions during stage 1. but usually it's a stage 2 thing afaik
doesn't mean you can't go. just think about the locale your using. are you shooting at steel surrounded by dry grass and rocks? or just checking zero, like you are, with cardboard and paper into a dirt embankment.
common sense IMO.
i'd check to be sure, sometimes they can enact recreational shooting restrictions during stage 1. but usually it's a stage 2 thing afaik
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