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Free Shooting Range In Arkansas
11 years 4 months ago - 11 years 4 months ago #27140
by jtallen83
Free Shooting Range In Arkansas was created by jtallen83
I found a real nice range that is free and open to the public sunup till sundown. It is is the Ozark National Forest 8 miles north of Clarksville Arkansas on Hwy 21. They have it divided in two sections, one has 7, 15, 25, and 50 yard stations, the other side is 50, 75, and 100 yards. They have nice benches for each that have seats that can rotate around the whole bench so lefties are not left out. I've been there the last two Sundays now and had a good time, not just shooting but meeting new like-minded friends.
I only brought my 1911 with me but wish I had brought my AR-10, maybe I can talk the wife into bringing it down. I'm a little nervous about keeping it in my POV or motel room but maybe I can talk one of my new found range friends into storing it for me. The gun culture is strong here and the local shop, E-Z Pawn & Gun, has good prices on the ammo they have. He even has a pile .22 and 9mm on hand.
A retired postal worker is the volunteer rangemaster there. He keeps the target holders repaired and the trash picked up so if you're there be sure to thank him. They were going to close it due to budget constraints but he convinced them he could keep it up and running without park service help. If you want to make his day leave some brass in the box at the range board and he will put it to good use. He has a 300 Blackout he makes cases for out the left behind 5.56. Sounds like he loads about everything I've heard of.
Being a government worker now I have as much or more time on my hands than when I was home on disability. This range will help me occupy some of that time :twothumbs:
Now if the Best Western wouldn't mind if I bolted my reloading press to the table I can occupy the evenings as well
Sure hope I can find a similar facility when the move me to the Shawnee National Park in Illinois.
Anyone here know of any ranges in southern Illinois?
I only brought my 1911 with me but wish I had brought my AR-10, maybe I can talk the wife into bringing it down. I'm a little nervous about keeping it in my POV or motel room but maybe I can talk one of my new found range friends into storing it for me. The gun culture is strong here and the local shop, E-Z Pawn & Gun, has good prices on the ammo they have. He even has a pile .22 and 9mm on hand.
A retired postal worker is the volunteer rangemaster there. He keeps the target holders repaired and the trash picked up so if you're there be sure to thank him. They were going to close it due to budget constraints but he convinced them he could keep it up and running without park service help. If you want to make his day leave some brass in the box at the range board and he will put it to good use. He has a 300 Blackout he makes cases for out the left behind 5.56. Sounds like he loads about everything I've heard of.
Being a government worker now I have as much or more time on my hands than when I was home on disability. This range will help me occupy some of that time :twothumbs:
Now if the Best Western wouldn't mind if I bolted my reloading press to the table I can occupy the evenings as well
Sure hope I can find a similar facility when the move me to the Shawnee National Park in Illinois.
Anyone here know of any ranges in southern Illinois?
Last edit: 11 years 4 months ago by jtallen83.
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11 years 4 months ago #27152
by jtallen83
I can't comment on the details of the job in a public forum, unlike most I'm taking the employee handbook seriously! You can count on the fact that I will push for the right things to be done and follow the rules given. I have to as I have a two year probationary period due to my disability. After that I can get career status and raise all the hell I want!
until then its :banghead:
Oh yeah, and document, document, document!
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Sharkey wrote: Ya know, I knew damn well things were going to work out well for you JT. Sounds like you are doing well, making friends AND getting in some range time. God Bless ya man. Nice to know things are looking up and moving in such great directions for you. :thumbs: :thumbs:
I can't comment on the details of the job in a public forum, unlike most I'm taking the employee handbook seriously! You can count on the fact that I will push for the right things to be done and follow the rules given. I have to as I have a two year probationary period due to my disability. After that I can get career status and raise all the hell I want!
until then its :banghead:Oh yeah, and document, document, document!
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11 years 4 months ago #27173
by jtallen83
Cool,
one of our jobs is just 20 miles north of Danville, I've heard of a longer range south of here but nobody had a name. Now if I can find a place to stash the rifle,I can't have firearms in my govt. vehicle and hiding an AR-10 is a whole lot harder than my 1911.
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13fcolt wrote: I've been to that range many times. There is another like it, in Danville should you find yourself in Yell county, called peeler gap range. I used to frequent both when I lived there.
Also, there is not ONE SINGLE hotel I would ever leave firearms in. Especially around there.
Cool,
one of our jobs is just 20 miles north of Danville, I've heard of a longer range south of here but nobody had a name. Now if I can find a place to stash the rifle,I can't have firearms in my govt. vehicle and hiding an AR-10 is a whole lot harder than my 1911. Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
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