Anyone know if you can shoot an air rifle at a state range like the one at Clinton WMA?
Mack
Mack
Air rifles at state ranges
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Anyone know if you can shoot an air rifle at a state range like the one at Clinton WMA?
Mack
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The one near me says rimfire rifles, shotgun slugs and muzzleloaders only. That in my opinion disqualifies air guns
I did. Needed to zero my new Benjamin.
Those restrictions are mainly safety restrictions I believe. First, you can only use what you can hunt with (no pistols for example). Second no high-powered centerfires (even though you can hunt with some of the lower calibers).
Air guns are toys (well, in every other state they are) and clearly aren't as powerful as blackpowder rifles - so all the berms will be able to handle them . Since you can hunt with them, and are .22 or lower caliber, I think they are allowed.
True, they aren't specifically called out on the signs, but its only been less than two years you are allowed to hunt with them, so it doesn't surprise me the signs at the ranges aren't up to date.
Obviously, all of the above, plus 5 dollars gets you a cup of coffee at Starbucks. Take it all with a grain of salt.
Those restrictions are mainly safety restrictions I believe. First, you can only use what you can hunt with (no pistols for example). Second no high-powered centerfires (even though you can hunt with some of the lower calibers).
Air guns are toys (well, in every other state they are) and clearly aren't as powerful as blackpowder rifles - so all the berms will be able to handle them . Since you can hunt with them, and are .22 or lower caliber, I think they are allowed.
True, they aren't specifically called out on the signs, but its only been less than two years you are allowed to hunt with them, so it doesn't surprise me the signs at the ranges aren't up to date.
Obviously, all of the above, plus 5 dollars gets you a cup of coffee at Starbucks. Take it all with a grain of salt.
BTW: if you really want to know, contact NJ DFW via their online form. You will get an answer within 1 to 2 business days. They always answer my questions that I have like this. When you get the answer, post it here. I'm curious what the "official" answer is - I would be absolutely shocked if airguns are not allowed.
Well, I guess I should have just looked at their website - answer is already there:
NJDEP Division of Fish & Wildlife - Hunter Training Areas
NJDEP Division of Fish & Wildlife - Hunter Training Areas
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Ugh - I became "that guy." They updated the regs, but I didn't check. Thanks.
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its all good! I had to get a letter from the president of our shooting range allowing me to shoot air guns recently.
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