Posted: 8/27/2008 8:20:33 AM EDT
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I think I'm going to head out there with some friends this weekend. What are the rules? Double taps/hammered pairs allowed? Rapid fire? How do you set up targets? Are there places to hang up paper targets? Shooting tin cans and plastic bottles allowed? Thanks. |
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Paper targets only. And they usually have clotheshangers to hang your targets up on the chickenwire/post holders. And you may or may not get chewed out by the RO's for controlled pairs or double taps. In my experience there, it really all boils down to who is on duty and what kind of mood they're in. |
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There are two range officers that work at JP. Both of them are good guys. If you show up looking like a competent shooter, that is respecting everyone around you, and respecting the equipment, double taps will not be an issue. I make it a point very time I go there to stop and talk to the range officer for a few minutes. If you really want to butter them up, tell them you don't reload, and ask them what calibers they save ;) If you show up with a whole crew, shoot like an ass, and your crowd of friends disrupts other peoples passtimes, then chances are you will be watched like a hawk. I have never seen either of the range officers ask for permits, but it is clearly posted at the 25 yard range that all handguns have to be accompanied by a valid permit holder. Usually, when you are ready to change your targets, you wait for a little while, standing beside your bench, looking at the other shooters. After one or two of them notice you standing there, you look down the line, and raise your hand. Eventually everyone will notice ( sometimes this can take a few minutes), and you can holler out clear to go down range? All should raise their hands, and nod. At least that is what I've been doing for the past 10 years or so, and what I see a lot of others do there as well. Paper targets only, no can or any other cool stuff. Please don't shoot the target holder posts, they get irate when they have to replant a post. Please Please Please be sure to sign in at the DNR station before you shoot. For one, it is a requirement, and for two, it helps for funding. They used to have a really nice little campground there, but nobody used it so now it's not allowed. Enjoy the range. They also have a bird observatory, gobs and gobs of good mushroom hunting in the spring and fall, great hunting areas, and a pretty good archery range. Jasper Pulaski state park is one of my favorite areas in Indiana. ETA: no rapid fire. |
Nothing more frustrating when the posts resemble shot up popsicle sticks. I bring my own clothes pins just in case some asshole shot up the ones provided by the range. 
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I don't understand that statement and I was planning on collecting my brass so I can reload. We have to police our own casings anyway, right? Thanks for the info guys. I will make sure my friends and I do not shoot like asses. |
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I've done double taps and hammer down and never had a problem. I'm can't comment on rapid fire, although I see someone above says it is NOT allowed. My experience is that as long as you're being responsible, and not acting like a clown, they won't bother you. I'd suggest bringing some clothes pins...half the time I go there are not enough available to properly attach my target. Just act responsible, be respectful of the other shooters, and have a good time. As stated above, make sure you sign in (it's in a different entrance than the range itself)...I believe that's about the most I've had to deal with any of the range officers as far as business talk is concerned. |
You do not have to police your brass, you can just leave it where it lies. ( there are many people who scavenge there, so if you reload, it is usually slim pickens. The sign in station is on the same road as the range. If you come in from 421, you will see the big JP sign on the North side of the road. turn in there, and you will see a check in station. right beside that building is a building with two open doorways that have no doors. the sheets are there. |
