I'm a new gun owner living in Durham NC glad to be a part of the group. Does any one know any good free local out door ranges in the area
My father I believe is a member don't know his name on hereWelcome to the forum @Lostchildjr90
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Went there actually pretty nice for a free rangeWelcome, neighbor!
@Average Joe is right - the closest free range is the NCWRC-owned and open to the public Caswell Shooting Range. It's about 45 minutes from Durham. Five 100-yard rifle lanes and five 25-yard pistol lanes. Don't mistake this for Caswell Ranch, which is a private range that you'll pass on your way to the public range. Here's a pretty good list of public and private ranges across the state: https://www.ncwildlife.org/Outdoor-Activities/Shooting-Ranges.
The public range fills up very fast, especially on weekends. If you want to go shooting on a nice Saturday (9a-5p) or Sunday (1p-5p), plan on arriving at least 30 minutes before opening and expect to see vehicles already lined up outside the gate. The place is small and crowded, and there are some questionable visitors to say the least. But it's free, and you get what you pay for.
Thanks went and checked it out pretty laid back and not a bad range just don't like the drive but got to do what I got to do for nowWelcome, neighbor!
@Average Joe is right - the closest free range is the NCWRC-owned and open to the public Caswell Shooting Range. It's about 45 minutes from Durham. Five 100-yard rifle lanes and five 25-yard pistol lanes. Don't mistake this for Caswell Ranch, which is a private range that you'll pass on your way to the public range. Here's a pretty good list of public and private ranges across the state: https://www.ncwildlife.org/Outdoor-Activities/Shooting-Ranges.
The public range fills up very fast, especially on weekends. If you want to go shooting on a nice Saturday (9a-5p) or Sunday (1p-5p), plan on arriving at least 30 minutes before opening and expect to see vehicles already lined up outside the gate. The place is small and crowded, and there are some questionable visitors to say the least. But it's free, and you get what you pay for.