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Hello Everyone!
I just purchased my first handgun (Ruger P95 9mm) and I was very excited to see such an active community up here in the northwest. It's nice to see that this forum is so active and helpful . I've been doing some research trying to find an area to do some shooting but I'm having a pretty difficult time.
I'm basically looking for a place to go out and shoot maybe 30-60 rounds every 3-4 months, just to keep a feel for my gun. While this is the first gun that I've owned, I do know how to use them. I'd sign up for a gun club or use an indoor range but that seems expensive for how little shooting I'm planning on doing. I've read about Browns Camp but after some of the stories I've read (and heard from friends) I'd really like to avoid that place if at all possible.
Now I've read that it's legal to shoot on BLM owned land but I haven't been able to find a good map of specific locations that shooting is allowed or disallowed. I've tried contacting the BLM and the department of forestry but I haven't heard anything back yet.
Does anyone have any suggestions for some short range shooting on BLM land in the Washington county\Tillamook county areas that are safe but fairly low traffic? If not, does anyone have a link to a map that may be helpful in finding a spot to shoot?
Thanks for any help you all can provide
I just purchased my first handgun (Ruger P95 9mm) and I was very excited to see such an active community up here in the northwest. It's nice to see that this forum is so active and helpful . I've been doing some research trying to find an area to do some shooting but I'm having a pretty difficult time.
I'm basically looking for a place to go out and shoot maybe 30-60 rounds every 3-4 months, just to keep a feel for my gun. While this is the first gun that I've owned, I do know how to use them. I'd sign up for a gun club or use an indoor range but that seems expensive for how little shooting I'm planning on doing. I've read about Browns Camp but after some of the stories I've read (and heard from friends) I'd really like to avoid that place if at all possible.
Now I've read that it's legal to shoot on BLM owned land but I haven't been able to find a good map of specific locations that shooting is allowed or disallowed. I've tried contacting the BLM and the department of forestry but I haven't heard anything back yet.
Does anyone have any suggestions for some short range shooting on BLM land in the Washington county\Tillamook county areas that are safe but fairly low traffic? If not, does anyone have a link to a map that may be helpful in finding a spot to shoot?
Thanks for any help you all can provide