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Posted: 11/27/2018 3:37:32 PM EDT
[#1]
find a private range that allows for night shooting?
I'm a member of a private range and have 24/7/365 access to the property. I've had to sight in rifles under headlight illumination before. haven't taken any NV gear out there yet. |
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Posted: 11/27/2018 3:39:23 PM EDT
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Live in a Gun friendly state near a good range, establish rapport with the range owner if need be and get the local hooked on it.
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Posted: 11/27/2018 3:56:18 PM EDT
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Live in a Gun friendly state near a good range, establish rapport with the range owner if need be and get the local hooked on it. Reaching out to some ranges that I've shot tactical matches at, maybe there will be luck there. |
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Posted: 11/27/2018 4:04:10 PM EDT
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Do you have any National Forest land nearby? I’ve never seen any laws restricting shooting to daylight only.
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Posted: 11/27/2018 4:10:54 PM EDT
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Local range I am a member of. 5 or 6 years ago we did some night shoots, comp matches mainly. But we had a few guys show up and pay to use another range to shoot their nv stuff.
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Posted: 11/27/2018 4:34:39 PM EDT
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im lucky to have some access to private land.
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Posted: 11/27/2018 5:46:21 PM EDT
[#7]
National Forest and BLM
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Posted: 11/27/2018 5:55:57 PM EDT
[#8]
I live in S.A, T.X.. Can someone help me find a place?
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Posted: 11/27/2018 5:58:09 PM EDT
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National forest land is what you seek, but you'll either need to drive up to northern Wisconsin or down to the Shawnee.
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Posted: 11/27/2018 6:14:02 PM EDT
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BLM land is your best bet.
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Posted: 11/27/2018 6:56:33 PM EDT
[#11]
I text the range owner and let him know I'll be shooting. Or I'm on private land.
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Posted: 11/27/2018 7:18:53 PM EDT
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There's a decent club range in Dixon, IL. Might call and see what their access hours are.
Or find a find a farm with a gravel pit. That's where my dad shoots in central IL. |
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Posted: 11/27/2018 7:52:15 PM EDT
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I would ask in the HTF.
Or go to Missouri and shoot with Shelbyguns. 
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Posted: 11/27/2018 11:56:11 PM EDT
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im lucky to have some access to private land. |
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Posted: 11/28/2018 12:30:05 AM EDT
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I would ask in the HTF. Or go to Missouri and shoot with Shelbyguns. 
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Posted: 11/28/2018 8:54:55 AM EDT
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Its an option lol. Theres a Night Run n Gun I will be shooting next weekend. Well just shooting, not the running part. 
I've looked into public land. Might head out to Indiana and do some night hunting, I guess. Some tactical "classes" that have a night shoot portion. But you have to shoot the entire series to qualify...which is frustrating. |
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Posted: 11/28/2018 11:10:45 AM EDT
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I live in S.A, T.X.. Can someone help me find a place? Russ Kellar is the Range owner, great guy. |
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Posted: 11/28/2018 3:22:49 PM EDT
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The running is always the worst part
I've looked into public land. Might head out to Indiana and do some night hunting, I guess. Some tactical "classes" that have a night shoot portion. But you have to shoot the entire series to qualify...which is frustrating. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Its an option lol. Theres a Night Run n Gun I will be shooting next weekend. Well just shooting, not the running part.
I've looked into public land. Might head out to Indiana and do some night hunting, I guess. Some tactical "classes" that have a night shoot portion. But you have to shoot the entire series to qualify...which is frustrating. |
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Posted: 11/28/2018 6:37:26 PM EDT
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getting NV in illinois without private land is like having a sailboat in kansas. Helps to live near public wilderness in the west
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Posted: 11/28/2018 8:19:14 PM EDT
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I know its a ways off but come to the next Cola Warrior Flyover. Its in Iberia, MO around juneish. We do some night shooting after the night runs finish. Quote HistoryQuoted:
I know its a ways off but come to the next Cola Warrior Flyover. Its in Iberia, MO around juneish. We do some night shooting after the night runs finish. Quoted:
getting NV in illinois without private land is like having a sailboat in kansas. Helps to live near public wilderness in the west |
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Posted: 11/28/2018 8:35:57 PM EDT
[#21]
I had to move from VA to AZ.
Now most of my shooting is at night on BLM or National Forest Land. The most popular public shooting spots are totally empty at night. 
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Posted: 11/28/2018 9:42:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Tempting. Not sure if my stomach can handle that kind of thing anymore lol. I’m gonna sail my boat out west to use my nods. 
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Posted: 11/28/2018 9:47:42 PM EDT
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Come shoot you dont have to run. Quote HistoryQuoted:
Quoted: Tempting. Not sure if my stomach can handle that kind of thing anymore lol. I’m gonna sail my boat out west to use my nods. 
Gadsen is a great place to shoot. Can't wait to go back. |
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Posted: 11/28/2018 11:20:04 PM EDT
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Come shoot you dont have to run. Seems like everyone has a great time though, maybe I’ll have to make a trip. |
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Posted: 11/28/2018 11:22:06 PM EDT
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I had to move from VA to AZ. Now most of my shooting is at night on BLM or National Forest Land. The most popular public shooting spots are totally empty at night. I was just out there a few weeks ago and it was a dream. I’m thinking about scheduling a trip to just come shoot in the desert. I would hate to be a nuisance or stumble into someplace I shouldn’t pop off rounds. |
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Posted: 11/28/2018 11:35:05 PM EDT
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Lease some land. It’s not hard to find land to shoot on, if you make it clear you don’t care about hunting.
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Posted: 11/29/2018 1:47:34 AM EDT
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That has my attention. Not a big fan of puke so the whole thing wasn’t up my alley for the most part. Seems like everyone has a great time though, maybe I’ll have to make a trip. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Come shoot you dont have to run. Seems like everyone has a great time though, maybe I’ll have to make a trip. |
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Posted: 11/29/2018 10:26:24 AM EDT
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I live in S.A, T.X.. Can someone help me find a place? |
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Posted: 11/29/2018 10:41:10 AM EDT
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I live in S.A, T.X.. Can someone help me find a place? I got to zero my IR laser one time before day light saving time because it was dark enough yet at 7am. |
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Posted: 11/30/2018 1:38:30 PM EDT
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im fortunate enough to own 400 acres in the mountains.
the only down side is im the only one who has nods. A buddy of mine has some also but hes over an hour away. When I shoot at night I try to go as far back into the property as I can because I know the neighbors can hear the shots even 3/4 mile away. I ended up getting a cheaper IR laser and putting it on a 15-22 so its not as bad. |
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Posted: 11/30/2018 6:26:57 PM EDT
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Ha! No, I'm leaving the state due to lack of places to shoot LR, certainly no night shooting(CC,TX). I'm all done relying on others. I got to zero my IR laser one time before day light saving time because it was dark enough yet at 7am. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I live in S.A, T.X.. Can someone help me find a place? I got to zero my IR laser one time before day light saving time because it was dark enough yet at 7am. Bullf-16 in this thread https://www.ar15.com/forums/General/OMFG-NIGHT-VISION/5-2155360/?page=22&anc=75894350#i75888393 |
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Posted: 11/30/2018 6:56:55 PM EDT
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I live in Oregon. I can shoot at night in about 87 million places.
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Posted: 12/1/2018 3:10:14 PM EDT
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There's a GD thread with someone posting dead hogs almost nightly using NV in TX. He even posted maps of his tracks. Bullf-16 in this thread https://www.ar15.com/forums/General/OMFG-NIGHT-VISION/5-2155360/?page=22&anc=75894350#i75888393 Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I live in S.A, T.X.. Can someone help me find a place? I got to zero my IR laser one time before day light saving time because it was dark enough yet at 7am. Bullf-16 in this thread https://www.ar15.com/forums/General/OMFG-NIGHT-VISION/5-2155360/?page=22&anc=75894350#i75888393 I'm not going to be a parasite on someones ass begging to shoot on their land or trying to horn in on someone's hunting spot. People generally don't want people they don't know well shooting on their property. I don't blame them, I wouldn't either. They don't like hogs tearing up shit but one guy won't make a dent in the population. It isn't worth the risk of getting some tard in there shooting livestock, machinery, etc. |
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Posted: 12/1/2018 7:04:43 PM EDT
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Nowhere near me and I am not going to take up hog hunting. Like I said, I am done relying on others. I'm not going to be a parasite on someones ass begging to shoot on their land or trying to horn in on someone's hunting spot. People generally don't want people they don't know well shooting on their property. I don't blame them, I wouldn't either. They don't like hogs tearing up shit but one guy won't make a dent in the population. It isn't worth the risk of getting some tard in there shooting livestock, machinery, etc. |
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Posted: 12/1/2018 7:52:39 PM EDT
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I got lucky enough to find a range somewhat local, about an hour away, that allows night shooting. I wouldn't mind finding something closer, but I'll take it.
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Posted: 12/1/2018 7:53:24 PM EDT
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My local club allows for shooting up until 8:00PM (due to noise ordinances). I can shoot at night during the winter months. I also tend to show up during their executive board meetings, so everyone in charge of the range knows me and has had the opportunity to test out my gear.
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Posted: 12/1/2018 11:29:02 PM EDT
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My local club allows for shooting up until 8:00PM (due to noise ordinances). I can shoot at night during the winter months. I also tend to show up during their executive board meetings, so everyone in charge of the range knows me and has had the opportunity to test out my gear. I ended up getting back in touch with a buddy who has land. Offered to let me come down and do some day shooting and night hunting. To say I’m excited would be an understatement |
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Posted: 12/2/2018 12:18:21 AM EDT
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Maybe Chicago? Nobody will even notice.
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