New here and to shooting where can I go for free

[msmmccullough]

Where can I go for free to practice shooting. In ranges are spendy. I live near Molalla.
I just recently purchased a handgun had some classes now I just need a place to go.

Thanks

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[Joe13]

National forest

Find a dirt road and drive....

 

[Knebel]

Anywhere in state and national forest that has a backstop. Don't shoot on trails,over water or streets.

 

[PhoKingPanda]

Check out the outdoor shooting area thread on this website and you should be able to find somewhere good

 

[gryghin]

Welcome to NWFA. Glad you found the forum.

Right now, there are no organized cleanup activities because of Covid-19, but the announced cleanups are a great way to learn where to go safely and what are the proper ways to shoot on public land.

Here's a good resource:

Target Shooting

Target shooting is a popular activity in the Tillamook State Forest. Each year, hundreds of shooting enthusiasts come to try out new guns a...

tillamookstateforest.blogspot.com

 

[JohnnyMac]

Welcome to the club.

 

[fredball]

Welcome Aboard

 

[joken]

Don't shoot trees $500 fine

 

[turbo_vanner]

check out sawtell/family camp rd. and Crooked Finger rd. out SE of you. Google maps or google earth will help you find some clearings to check out.

Always make sure there is a good backstop, and know what is behind your backstop. Stumps ARE NOT a good backstop. Dont shoot over or towards waterways, roads, trails, campers, etc. Bring a shovel and a couple gallons of water in case of fire, and a trash bag to pick up after yourself, and others if the mood strikes you.

 

[msmmccullough]

Check out the outdoor shooting area thread on this website and you should be able to find somewhere good

I looked at that thread and did not see any recent areas close to me.

 

[PhoKingPanda]

I can't think of anywhere really close to you but then again everywhere I go to shoot is at least an hour or so drive. And as for recent posts I've noticed that you have to go to the end of the threads. My best suggestion would be to pick a place and just make a day trip out of it. I'm still pretty new to this whole shooting areas thing myself . Best of luck with your adventure

 

[MannyGlocks]

msmm,

What motivated you to buy a handgun?

Target practice?

Self defense?

Both?

 

[Knebel]

....and what did you get?

 

[msmmccullough]

msmm,

What motivated you to buy a handgun?

Target practice?

Self defense?

Both?

More for safety, my son is worried about me going places by myself. Then the more I shoot the funnier it is getting. I purchased a Smith & Weston easy shield 380 and I love it.

 

[PhoKingPanda]

I've heard alot of good things about the ez's and I really want to get my wife the 9mm for her concealed but haven't been able to find one for her to put her hands on before we buy it. Glad to hear you found something you like to shoot, that's important because it promotes practice and training. And that's the only way to get better .

 

[CJWinOR]

If you go shooting out in the forest, don't go alone. Just two weeks ago I and a friend had an "interaction" with what appeared to be a tweaker couple, then a group of "migrants" on the same trip.

 

[msmmccullough]

I've heard alot of good things about the ez's and I really want to get my wife the 9mm for her concealed but haven't been able to find one for her to put her hands on before we buy it. Glad to hear you found something you like to shoot, that's important because it promotes practice and training. And that's the only way to get better .

My daughter got the Smith &Weston 9 mm, not compact like mine but she really loves it..we are taking shooting classes together. I like the easy but it racks easily and the clip it is easy to load, plus there is less recoil. I have all hands so it is a great fit for me.

 

[msmmccullough]

If you go shooting out in the forest, don't go alone. Just two weeks ago I and a friend had an "interaction: with what appeared to be a tweaker couple, then a group of "migrants" on the same trip.

Yeah I wouldn't go by myself, trying to sweet talk my son or daughter to go with me.

 

[PhoKingPanda]

I definitely don't go alone either. I'm going to try and make it out to Indian Henry I think on Saturday with a friend and hopefully can get my wife to come with also. I haven't been up there in years and my buddy wants to sight in a scope and said that's a good place so hopefully it goes well.

 

[no3l]

If you go shooting out in the forest, don't go alone. Just two weeks ago I and a friend had an "interaction: with what appeared to be a tweaker couple, then a group of "migrants" on the same trip.

lol the "tweaker couple" or "migrants" were probably like spiders. Scared of you more than you of them.