BLM Barstow area open for shooting?

[calwoodbutcher]

Called to ask but Barstow field office is closed. Figured someone here would know this.

[Coffeeandgunsandammo]

Also interested to know

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[TurboChrisB]

Go early if you do, it's hot out there.

[Jimboecv]

I tried to reach Carson City office for 3 weeks on fire closures, OK to shoot, etc. Finally got a response via email saying, basically, be safe. That was it. Saw two people in two days, perfect.

[edgerly779]

Why don't you go to blm barstow website and the fire closure order page. It say closed april 29th and shows the boundaries. Took 2 minutes.

[Notpc]

https://www.blm.gov/sites/blm.gov/files/2020%20map%20stage%20II%20and%20III%20plus%20recreational%20shooting.pdf

https://www.blm.gov/sites/blm.gov/files/508%20SIGNED%202020%20final%20CDD%20Seasonal%20Fire%20Restrictions.pdf

Barstow area is currently under stage two. Stage three prohibits target practice.

Stage II Restrictions - Setting, building, maintaining, attending, or using open fire of any kind is prohibited, except campfires within approved fire pits and grills provided for in developed recreation sites; or campfires within the Imperial County Special Recreation Management Areas with a valid California Campfire Permit. Controlled flame devices such as portable stoves and lanterns with shut-off valves,using gas, jellied petroleum, or pressurized liquid fuel are allowed and require a valid California Campfire Permit. Smoking is only permitted within an area that is clear of any vegetation for a minimum of 5 feet in all directions.

Stage III Restrictions - Setting, building, maintaining, attending, or using open fire of any kind is prohibited. Controlled flame devices such as portable stoves and lanterns with shut-off valves,using gas, jellied petroleum, or pressurized liquid fuel are allowed with a valid California campfire permit. Smoking is only permitted within enclosed vehicles or camp trailers.

[calwoodbutcher]

Thank you notpc. Last time before scandemic the site said closed but when I called they said good to go. Gonna go lay on rock like a lizard.

[bronco75a]

It's the desert pick a secluded spot not near a road and start firing. You don't need permission.