Outdoor rifle ranges in MD

[JasonMD85]

I just recently picked up an SKS and spent all sunday afternoon trying to find a local outdoor range. Almost every one I called wanted 175+ for a membership that was only good for a few more months. I dont mind paying a little bit of money to join an outdoor range, but it seems a little rediculous to pay more for an outdoor range than I do for my INDOOR pistol range, let alone have to drive 45 mins from my house and it only be good for a couple months.

Any-who, anyone know any good rifle ranges in the Central MD area that I should check out?

 

[Norton]

Elk Neck in North East, MD
Hap Baker in Westminster
Delmarva down past Cambridge

Those are the only ones that I know of that you can do a day pass type thing.

 

[Kharn]

Myrtle Groove Wildlife Management Area (Waldorf's the closest large area) is also available, but the passes all expire on 12/31 and are not prorated for when you buy it. I think they're still $20, you can get one whereever you can buy a hunting license. Do not try to shoot without a permit, its a $125 fine and the sheriff's department loves to ticket people for it.

Kharn

 

[Andras]

Myrtle Groove Wildlife Management Area (Waldorf's the closest large area) is also available, but the passes all expire on 12/31 and are not prorated for when you buy it. I think they're still $20, you can get one whereever you can buy a hunting license. Do not try to shoot without a permit, its a $125 fine and the sheriff's department loves to ticket people for it.

They expire on 7/31, not 12/31.

 

[Kharn]

Shows how long its been since I've been to Myrtle Grove. (or maybe its 12 months from issue for MG? Elk Neck's permits expire with the calendar year)

Kharn

 

[JasonMD85]

Hap Baker does a "day pass?" Interesting, I read that it was yearly membership only. That is the best news ive heard all weekend, except the news about the waves in OC that prompted a day trip Just the info I was looking for, as always, Mr. Norton. Thanks a bunch. You wouldnt happen to know how much a day pass is would ya? BTW If you ever wanna shoot a 7.62 SKS or AR15 (I can round up an M1 garand, a Tompson, a .50 cal muzzle loader and .67 cal musket but id need some time since my friend is in boot right now) gimmie a shout. I still owe ya for the On-Target pistol try out experience

 

[Norton]

Jason,

I think the day pass is $15 for out of county residents. I used to have an annual pass but the 2 hour waits for a bench got pretty old.

That Thompson might be interesting. We can probably shoot that at On Target since it's a pistol caliber

You're already "paying me back" by staying involved in the community. Be there in Annapolis when the gun bill day happens and the deal is sealed!

 

[MikeH]

It usually doesn't take 2 hours to get a bench at Hap Baker, except for the upcoming months leading to hunting season. Expect to see a lot of hunters zeroing and refreshing their skills. I'd avoid the crowd and either shoot the 100/200 position, or just do handguns.