Elk Neck Shooting Range Permit Question
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whatevah
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Also remember that only the shooters need a day pass or permit. Most people going are there to shoot, but occasionally I see family members just tagging along.
shooting again
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You can get the permit online. https://compass.dnr.maryland.gov/dnrcompassportal
Lostfantum
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Or get yearly permit at Walmart, Dicks or anywhere that sells hunting and fishing licenses.
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And some of the shooters display them on their range bags using the bright orang holders! It makes it easy for us older volunteer ENSF RSO's to check if they have permits!
I had a few of them on the pistol and rifle range last Sunday.
Jolt
Member
Glad I paid my 50 bucks for the annual pass. Absolutely perfect day to be at EF. All 12 lanes full most of the morning and mid afternoon with others waiting on deck. Everyone well behaved
Daiuy
Active Member
- May 31, 2013
- 137
Its a great place to shoot and the permit is the best way to go. Too bad they don't pro-rate the cost. If you buy one during the year the price is the same. Seniors get a break and only pay $25.00 for the year.
I was the RSO on Saturday and the rifle and shotgun ranges were steady througout the day.
HotWheelsUMD
Active Member
I went a lot the last few years but haven't been in a year or so. I've heard more and more stories contrary to your "well behaved" observation. I've always worried that one jack*ss would end up getting that place closed down.
Intercooler
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- Jun 10, 2012
- 779
I put mine in the orange holder. Yea!
TomisinMd
Ultimate Member
Back in the day, yes it was. The last few times I went last year my head was on a swivel. I did not feel safe at all. Sorry to say I won't go there again.
I joined a private club and it's heaven!
Was that during the week or on the weekend?
I found the folks on Saturday (Aug 3) to be well-behaved. A few minor issues about taking way to long to get targets set but no gross safety issues.
Curious to when the problem shooters show up. Do we need to get more RSO volunteers for the weekends or are the infractions occuring during the week?
TomisinMd
Ultimate Member
The issues I saw were weekend. Heavy AR / girlfriend time on the rifle range. moderate (but more issues) on the pistol range. Tons of muzzle sweeps from both males and females on both ranges. One guy who refused to clear and drop his pistol on a range cold, and got nasty about it when I called him on it.
My brother and I stood on the hill and watched each range for 20 minutes and said, no way...
IMHO, one guy cant cover both. And the guy in orange we saw was yapping it up with a friend behind the pistol range.
I went there since I was 8. Never again. I joined a private club.
For sure one RSO cannot cover all the ranges but I feel most of our RSOs do a fair job. Remember that these guys are volunteers! Consider being a volunteer RSO at ENSF so that we can reduce the 'anxiety' level and promote a safer shooting experience.
Intercooler
Active Member
- Jun 10, 2012
- 779
I went tonight. Just me! I go early on Saturdays and usually... just me. It's all in the timing and when it starts to get a head count I'm out. Usually by 11:00 I'm done!
enginenerd
Member
- Jul 10, 2013
- 71
What private clubs do you recommend as an alternative?
Jolt
Member
The weekends usually are fine when there is a RSO on duty. I have every other Friday off and like to go then. That's when I usually see a lot of bad behavior. Weapons being handled on the line when it's supposed to be cold and people are downrange. I always try to politely state the safety rules whenever I see unsafe acts. Most people will usually stop what they're doing and apologize or at worst stop and give me the dagger stare.
One time 2 guys came hustling up loaded down with multiple rifles when the line was cold and started pulling them out of the cases and setting up on the bench. I told them they shouldn't be handling them with people down rage.
Their reply, " It's OK, they're not loaded"
Exit, stage left!
One time 2 guys came hustling up loaded down with multiple rifles when the line was cold and started pulling them out of the cases and setting up on the bench. I told them they shouldn't be handling them with people down rage.
Their reply, " It's OK, they're not loaded"
Exit, stage left!
TomisinMd
Ultimate Member
I got really lucky for a private club. A guy I work with said he was in one, and took me as a guest (we're allowed one guest to take). After a visit I said hell yeah, he sponsored me, and got myself on the waiting list. They said come as often as you like once I was on the list. Went to a few meetings, and got voted in. Took about 4 or 5 months to finally get my card at Pilottown Rod and gun club in Conowingo. I know theres a club around Oxford, and one in Lancaster County up in this area. That's all I know of.
I'm really spoiled rotten now.
I'm really spoiled rotten now.
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