F.A.Q.
shooting is allowed in a safe direction only
If you have a question please email us at info@carsonrapc.org and we will answer your question and post both the question and answer here for everyone to learn.
How
6/1/15 Can I shoot a 50Cal there?
NO - the rifle range is about 300 yards, all bullets must impact the backstops.
6/1/15 Can I shoot full auto's there?
Only in the private bays with the required insurance
6/1/15 How much is it to use the Range
05/11/2015 - Are there targets and target stands provided?
Yes the range can be reserved for private events, however there are some rules that apply to everyone (both business / individuals or Clubs) who are interested in setting up reservations.
9/14/14 Can people shoot clay pigeons at the end past the pistol bays?
9/14/14 Can shotguns be used at the rifle and pistol range. UPDATE 7-1-2015
Who can participate-
What is a Service rifle -
What is a Vintage Service Rifle –
Shooting Match General Info-
Shooting Match General Info-
How
6/1/15 Can I shoot a 50Cal there?
NO - the rifle range is about 300 yards, all bullets must impact the backstops.
6/1/15 Can I shoot full auto's there?
Only in the private bays with the required insurance
6/1/15 How much is it to use the Range
- Currently it is free to use this City Park. (Fees might be coming as amenities (like restrooms) are installed).
- We do accept donations to help cover ongoing improvements to the facility.
05/11/2015 - Are there targets and target stands provided?
- No, you will need to bring your own targets and supplies.
- Only standard Paper - cardboard - steel - targets allowed. NO Shooting GLASS or other Dangerous items. Please place targets so that bullets impact the backstop.
Yes the range can be reserved for private events, however there are some rules that apply to everyone (both business / individuals or Clubs) who are interested in setting up reservations.
- 1st: the reserving party must have a copy of their insurance retainer on file with the Carson City Rifle and Pistol Club and the City must be named as a secondary insured ($1 Million rider policy is required)
- 2nd: the reserving party must have the bay reserved with the Clubs Range Reservation Officer.
- 3rd: the reserving party is only allowed to reserve the range no more than 16 hours per month.
9/14/14 Can people shoot clay pigeons at the end past the pistol bays?
- No, Shooting is only legal in designated - developed shooting bays - stations.
9/14/14 Can shotguns be used at the rifle and pistol range. UPDATE 7-1-2015
- Yes - Shotguns are now allowed in the last 4 shooting bays ONLY - No Trap or Skeet Type Shooting - Targets & shot must stay in shooting bay
- Anyone who fails to clean up their spent shells is subject to citation and fines for littering - Trash cans are provided use them.
Who can participate-
- anyone (However anyone showing unsafe firearms handling and / or failing for follow POSTED range safety rules will be warned or may be asked to leave if the behavior is continued).
What is a Service rifle -
- M16, M14, M1 and commercially manufactured versions.
What is a Vintage Service Rifle –
- Any service rifle of a type made before 1950
- A center fire Rifle with metallic sights and a magazine capacity of no less than five rounds.
Shooting Match General Info-
- Magazine change required in rapid fire stages, magazines or stripper clips maybe loaded with eithe
Shooting Match General Info-
- All slow fire stages are loaded in the rifle singly.
