Be like a responsible hunter.
Get firearm training! Prevent destruction of public land and safety conflicts with other forest users.
Knowledge and skills are necessary for anyone target shooting in multi-use public forest land.
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Always recreational target shoot firing at a solid earthen backstop and know what lies between you, the target and beyond.
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Open container(s) of alcohol and using drugs while discharging a firearm is prohibited.
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Only shoot bio-degradable targets.
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It is illegal to shoot at stumps, vegetation, household appliances, electronic devices, glass, pressurized containers or any type of exploding target.
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Chemical tannerite and tracer rounds are absolutely illegal on Forest Service land.
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Shooting across or along roads, any body of water, trails, campsites and designated parking areas is prohibited.
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Signs, buildings and kiosks are not legal targets.
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Pick-up and haul out all target debris and casings. Using a tarp to catch casings makes pick-up and haul away easy.
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Do your part by modeling appropriate behavior, leaving the area better than you found it.
