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  • callcameron
    Junior Member
    • Jun 2009
    • 12

    Place to shoot in Fort Bragg

    Can anybody tell me of a place to shoot in or close to Fort Bragg, CA? Preferably an outdoor, open range (i.e. no range master).

    I'm planning a family reunion and I'd like to include shooting.
  • #2
    jben
    CGN/CGSSA Contributor
    CGN Contributor
    • Oct 2008
    • 1993

    Check out Redwood Practical Shooters.

    Dedicated to: Firearms Safety, Training & Education Redwood Practical Shooters is an officially recognized and affiliated club with the International Defensive Pistol Association, IDPA and is an affiliated National Rifle Association club. All range rules contained in the official IDPA Rulebook shall be in full effect at all times. Club policy shall not contravene IDPA […]

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    • #3
      callcameron
      Junior Member
      • Jun 2009
      • 12

      Thanks. I've contacted the president of the club. Anybody know of some good clear places to shoot in the redwoods? I'm not looking for a regulated range, just a place to shoot.

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      • #4
        jben
        CGN/CGSSA Contributor
        CGN Contributor
        • Oct 2008
        • 1993

        You're talking about an area that is all private property, private timberland or Jackson Demonstration State Forest. I could be wrong, but I think you're out of luck finding a place to (legally) "just shoot" unless you have an in with a large landowner or know a forester with Campbell Timberlands or Mendocino Redwood Company.

        Good luck!

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        • #5
          callcameron
          Junior Member
          • Jun 2009
          • 12

          What is the deal with "Jackson Demonstration State Forest"?? What the heck does that mean? I've seen the signs, but I didn't know what they meant.

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          • #6
            jben
            CGN/CGSSA Contributor
            CGN Contributor
            • Oct 2008
            • 1993

            The State owns something like 8 "demonstration" forests and they're operated by CDF. Their purpose is to conduct research on forestry, allow the public to see forestry/logging in action and to produce revenue to the state through logging.

            Jackson does allow public access and apparently does allow hunting in season. If they allow hunting I suppose there is a chance they have a shooting range somewhere. But I've never heard of it.

            Give them a call:

            For More Information
            California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
            Jackson Demonstration State Forest
            802 North Main
            Fort Bragg, CA 95437
            (707) 964-5674

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            • #7
              Interloper
              Veteran Member
              • Nov 2009
              • 2680

              My hometown! I know exactly where you want to go!

              Go south of town on hwy 1 to just after the little town of Caspar. Turn left (Away from the ocean) on Caspar Little Lake Rd. (also known as County Rd. 409). This road is paved for many miles, then it's gravel for a few. You come to a "T" in the road and the sign says "Little Lake Rd." Turn left and go just a few miles and you'll come to a huge gravel pit. This is where the locals shoot. There are no tables or formal targets. Bring your own gear and pack out your trash.

              I used to spend every weekend out there blasting merrily away. Total driving time from F.B is maybe 20 minutes.

              If you need any more directions, PM me. I wonder if I know your family? Good luck!

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              • #8
                soldierboy
                Member
                • Jan 2012
                • 163

                Originally posted by Interloper
                My hometown! I know exactly where you want to go!

                Go south of town on hwy 1 to just after the little town of Caspar. Turn left (Away from the ocean) on Caspar Little Lake Rd. (also known as County Rd. 409). This road is paved for many miles, then it's gravel for a few. You come to a "T" in the road and the sign says "Little Lake Rd." Turn left and go just a few miles and you'll come to a huge gravel pit. This is where the locals shoot. There are no tables or formal targets. Bring your own gear and pack out your trash.

                I used to spend every weekend out there blasting merrily away. Total driving time from F.B is maybe 20 minutes.

                If you need any more directions, PM me. I wonder if I know your family? Good luck!
                Thank you very much for this info
                (o\ ! /o)

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                • #9
                  mygeaux
                  CGN/CGSSA Contributor - Lifetime
                  CGN Contributor - Lifetime
                  • Mar 2016
                  • 111

                  JSDF is also home to some rocking MTB trails. You can access via a short climb from the gravel pit. Probably a mess after this last storm but the locals keep the trails in great shape so it probably won't be long until they're cleaned up.

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