outdoor FMJ allowed in DFW?

[Fighta1337]

I went to Alpine over here by ft worth and i wasnt allowed to shoot FMJ .223 there.

does anyone know if Elm Fork , or any outdoor ranger/indoor rifle rangle will let me shoot fmj?

im cheap

 

[Mike D Texas]

Elm fork only allows FMJ on the 25 and 50 yards ranges.


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[Fighta1337]

awesome, can u stand and fire on the 50?

 

[kabob]

awesome, can u stand and fire on the 50?

Yes, you can. I try to get a bay in the "LE & Tactical" area as it has a 10 yard (I think that's the distance) and a 50-yard target so I can shoot my pistols and .45 carbine simultaneously. That bay also has shooting rests for rifles if you don't want to shoot off-hand.

 

[BigBoss0311]

Gibsons outpost allows fmj on all lanes. they go out to 200.

 

[ROGER4314]

FMJ not allowed? Honestly, I've never heard of such regulations. What is their reason?

Flash

 

[deemus]

FMJ not allowed? Honestly, I've never heard of such regulations. What is their reason?

Flash

Here in DFW, Elm Fork is the only one I know of that DOES allow FMJ, and its on the tactical 50yd range.

I think some attorney must make the decision for them. Heard several reasons and they weren't the same.

I think it something about FMJ having greater ricochet potential? Or they possibly go further intact, and can do damage down range.

 

[Renegade]

FMJ not allowed? Honestly, I've never heard of such regulations. What is their reason?

Flash

More prone to ricochet.

 

[mitchntx]

Went to Alpine to shoot at some clays a couple Sundays ago and the ammo police was out in force.

Don;t go aften, but this was the first time they thoroughly went through my bag.

 

[srstaff]

Here in DFW, Elm Fork is the only one I know of that DOES allow FMJ, and its on the tactical 50yd range.

I think some attorney must make the decision for them. Heard several reasons and they weren't the same.

I think it something about FMJ having greater ricochet potential? Or they possibly go further intact, and can do damage down range.

I have fired fmj on the regular 50yd range.

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[ROGER4314]

but this was the first time they thoroughly went through my bag.

They searched your property? I'm glad that I am a member of two private clubs. I would never put up with that crap!

Flash

 

[Mike D Texas]

I have fired fmj on the regular 50yd range.

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You can shoot FMJ on the regular 50 yards range but have to do it seated.

You can shoot standing in the tactical range.


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[kusai]

Yup one of the managers went thru my range bag when I was changing target and I totally asked him not to do so "AGAIN"

 

[BigBoss0311]

Gibsons outpost or top gun (only allowed at 100)

 

[deemus]

Gibsons outpost or top gun (only allowed at 100)

Never heard of those. Where are they?

 

[Southpaw]

Yup one of the managers went thru my range bag when I was changing target and I totally asked him not to do so "AGAIN"

Unbelievable!!!

 

[ROGER4314]

Yup one of the managers went thru my range bag when I was changing target and I totally asked him not to do so "AGAIN"

Men tend to puff up and start tough talking so I'll avoid that here. I keep my hands OFF of the property of others. I also expect others to keep their flippin hands off of what's mine. That crap won't fly with me and I get awfully ugly about it. If he ASKED to look in my bag, I might even accommodate him but just helping himself especially in my absence...........bad plan! That sucker needs a tune up.

Flash

 

[benenglish]

That sucker needs a tune up.

How much do rat traps cost these days? I haven't bought one in a long time...

 

[Elmerfudge]

I'll make a comment since I'm the weekend range officer at Alpine on the hand trap range. We have signs posted at each trap stating 7 1/2, 8 and 9 shot only. We do 100% ammo checks because of people violating that policy. The reason - heavier/larger shot can travel too far to other ranges or houses. I always announce the policy and ask to see a shooters ammo before they start. I would estimate that 10% of shooters have 4, 6 or even 7 steel shot. I've even found people trying to shoot trap with 00 buckshot. I am always courteous and respectful. If I find ammo not permitted, I ask the shooter to put it in their car or truck. Most violators do so by accident and are apologetic. A very few get angry and I've even caught some trying to sneak the illicit ammo back to their traps. I've never kicked anyone off the range but I have made it clear twice that those people play by our rules or leave. We're into safety at Alpine. I'd hate to see someone on a Sporting Clay position get hurt because someone used #4's on my hand traps.

Anybody want to discuss this in more detail, I'll be at Alpine's hand traps on Saturday and Sunday. See you there!

 

[ROGER4314]

You announce the rules, ask to see their ammunition to ensure the rules are being complied with. I don't think we have a problem. Post #13 says he went to change targets and the manager went through his bag while he was downrange. I have a problem with that and anyone else with a backbone would, too.

Flash