Outdoor Shooting In Nor Cal

[Jpach]

this thread has one misleading title

[Philthy]

Of Course.. I'm not destroying anything. I'll guarantee that. I think it's allowed at the place in Santa Barbara because there was always stuff up there people would leave and TONS n TONS of shells on the ground but if it's not like that at these places I obviously will NOT do it there. I only brought that up because it seemed like it was okay to do that there. You'd see everyone there bringing something up there to shoot, excluding paper targets!

What does BML stand for and what is BML land?

I've been to that place in the mountains above Santa Barbara (I was actually in Isla Vista...). That place was so isolated that you could probably dump a body and it wouldn't be found. That place was outta control. I was down there in 01/02 and people had all sorts of crazy stuff I had only seen in movies. It was fun though.

My friend swore that this one house on the way up was Matrix's house from Commando.

I believe that BLM stands for "Bureau of Land Management."

My friends go up to Cow Mountain to shoot/dirt bike. I haven't been myself.

Speaking of refrigerators, I was at a BLM area in Sonora and there was a CAR there. It had been burnt and swiss cheesed so many times I have no idea what make/model it was.

[ZirconJohn]

Cow Mountain is GREAT if you don't mind the fellers on the next shootin' bench with a gun in one hand, and a beer in the other!

I drove all the hale the way up there once in 2002, never even got out the truck. The guy throwin' clay fer his buddy with a can of beer in the free hand. Aint been back there since, and I live in Ukiah!

Yup, I still hear horror stories about that place... it's crazy up there!

[Norcalkid]

Yes "Bureau of Land Management." They used to have a free pamphlet with all of their land listed and what was OK to shoot there( a lot of shotgun only places). It was mostly for hunters but would probably help you.


from the blm website:


Hunting and Target Shooting

Hunting is permitted on public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). State of California hunting regulations must be followed on Federal lands.
Target Shooting is allowed on public lands. However, you must provide your own targets and remove your debris when you leave your site. It is illegal to deface or destroy trees, signs, outbuildings, or other objects on federal lands that are for the public's enjoyment. CFR 8365.1-5 (a) (1) & (2). Please use paper targets only. Shooting glass objects is prohibited.
When you are finished target shooting, we require you to remove all your targets, gun shells, clay pigeons, and any and all items used for your target shooting.
Bureau of Land Management California policy is to allow the use of firearms on public lands, as provided for in state law, and to cooperate with state authorities in the enforcement of firearms regulations.
Persons have the permission of the Bureau of Land Management to possess and use firearms, including lawfully registered assault weapons, on BLM-administered public lands, except when prohibited by other applicable laws and regulations.
Proper Access to public lands must be through public roads. Crossing private lands to access public lands is not permitted unless you first obtain permission from the private landowner. Surface management maps may help you in locating public (Federal) lands.
Safe and prudent actions should be followed at all times, (for example shooting with a berm). As you know, the BLM is a multi-use agency, so please be aware of the other public land visitors who may be utilizing the same areas for other recreational uses, i.e., camping, hiking, biking, and rock-hounding.
If you have specific questions on areas that may be appropriate for hunting or shooting, you are encouraged to contact the BLM Field Office having jurisdiction over the area:


Field Offices:

Bureau of Land ManagementAlturas Field Office708 W. 12th St.Alturas, CA 96101Phone: (530) 233-4666Fax: (530) 233-5696Contact us by Email Bureau of Land ManagementArcata Field Office1695 Heindon RoadArcata, CA 95521-4573Phone: (707) 825-2300Fax: (707) 825-2301Contact us by EmailBureau of Land ManagementBakersfield Field Office3801 Pegasus DriveBakersfield, CA 93308Phone: (661) 391-6000Fax: (661) 391-6041Contact us by EmailBureau of Land ManagementBarstow Field Office2601 Barstow RoadBarstow, CA 92311Phone: (760) 252-6000Fax: (760) 252-6098Contact us by EmailBureau of Land ManagementBishop Field Office351 Pacu Lane, Suite 100Bishop, CA 93514Phone: (760) 872-5000Fax: (760) 872-5050Contact us by EmailBureau of Land ManagementEagle Lake Field Office2950 Riverside DriveSusanville, CA 96130Phone: (530) 257-0456Fax: (530) 257-4831Contact us by EmailBureau of Land ManagementEl Centro Field Office1661 S. 4th StreetEl Centro CA 92243Phone: (760) 337-4400Fax: (760) 337-4490Contact us by EmailBureau of Land ManagementFolsom Field Office63 Natoma StreetFolsom, CA 95630Phone: (916) 985-4474Fax: (916) 985-3259Contact us by EmailBureau of Land ManagementHollister Field Office20 Hamilton CourtHollister, CA 95023Phone: (831) 630-5000Fax: (831) 630-5055Contact us by EmailBureau of Land ManagementNeedles Field Office1303 S. Hwy 95Needles, CA 92363Phone: (760) 326-7000Fax: (760) 326-7099Contact us by EmailBureau of Land ManagementPalm Springs South Coast Field Office690 W. Garnet Ave., P.O. Box 581260North Palm Springs, CA 92258-1260Phone: (760) 251-4800Fax: (760) 251-4899Contact us by EmailBureau of Land ManagementRedding Field Office355 Hemsted DriveRedding, CA 96002Phone: (530) 224-2100Fax: (530) 224-2172Contact us by EmailBureau of Land ManagementRidgecrest Field Office300 S. Richmond Rd.Ridgecrest, CA 93555Phone: (760) 384-5400Fax: (760) 384-5499Contact us by EmailBureau of Land ManagementSurprise Field Office602 Cressler StreetCedarville, CA 96104Phone: (530) 279-6101Fax: (530) 279-2171Contact us by EmailBureau of Land ManagementUkiah Field Office2550 North State StreetUkiah, CA 95482Phone: (707) 468-4000Fax: (707) 468-4027Contact us by Email State Office and District Office:Bureau of Land ManagementCalifornia State Office2800 Cottage Way, Suite W-1834Sacramento, CA 95825-1886Phone: (916) 978-4400Fax: (916) 978-4416TDD (916) 978-4419Contact us by EmailBureau of Land ManagementCalifornia Desert District22835 Calle San Juan De Los LagosMoreno Valley, CA 92553Phone: (951) 697-5200Fax: (951) 697-5299Contact us by Email

[BigEd925]

seems like you need to pay a $50 a year membership and only $7 to shoot every time. Its much less of a hassle and the range cleans up, all you have to do is sweep your station. Check out United Sportsman INC in Concord, they also have trap and skeet.

[glockfu]

About how far are these places from San Francisco? Estimated drive times or miles would help me determine if it's worth the trouble or not. I sure do miss shooting outside the range confines. Thanks for all the info guys

[bill104]

Google shooting ranges near san fran

About how far are these places from San Francisco? Estimated drive times or miles would help me determine if it's worth the trouble or not. I sure do miss shooting outside the range confines. Thanks for all the info guys