Where to go for shooting a pistol - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

eggeegg · 2007-12-22, 03:46 PM

I heard there are no indoor ranges here anymore and I know of a shooting range off Damonte. Any place else that's ideal to shoot a pistol? For handguns, isn't there some law that you have to be a mile away from congested area to fire? I would think someone firing a gun a mile away from a house on the edge of town would still make people uncomfortable. Is there a website where I can get such info for this area?

Bob Danger · 2007-12-22, 04:57 PM

East of Carson up by the dump, that's the only place I know of.

moose · 2007-12-22, 05:20 PM

If you go behind Rattle Snake Mountain and go right on the main dirt road. then after about mile, there is a shooting range.

Bob Danger · 2007-12-22, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by moose

If you go behind Rattle Snake Mountain and go right on the main dirt road. then after about mile, there is a shooting range.

You can't shoot pistols there.

M3n2c3 · 2007-12-22, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob Danger

You can't shoot pistols there.

Why don't they allow firing pistols?

Bob Danger · 2007-12-23, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by M3n2c3

Why don't they allow firing pistols?

It's Sage Hill Clay Sports.

wrxkidid · 2007-12-23, 12:19 AM

so only shotguns??? The only place I have been is the one in Carson...

left footed whooten · 2007-12-23, 04:56 PM

Out by Boca and stampede there is a range.

NevadaSTi · 2007-12-23, 07:47 PM

Wahoe County Shooting Range, on Pyramid Highway. About 26 miles out of Spanish Springs. Other then that, I drive up into the hills behind Spanish Springs.

Have fun, and safe shooting.

dustinr · 2008-01-01, 09:36 PM

I80 East towards Fernley; get off on exit 36 and cross north back over I80 and when the pavement ends go straight through the fence and follow the dirt road back maybe 1/2 mile and you'll find a big pit where a lot of people have been shooting for years.

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Fernle...wloc=addr&om=1

(cust and paste this into browser if it doesn't work)

eggeegg · 2008-01-02, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob Danger

East of Carson up by the dump, that's the only place I know of.

I've ended up going here a couple times. I like how there are big mounds of dirt between some of the shooting areas to help block the wind as well as you don't have to worry about people on the other side shooting near you and vice versa.

ScottyS · 2008-01-02, 11:58 AM

You weren't there on Sat, were you? I was at the regular rifle range testing an A.I. for a friend and my buddy sees a modded white WRX go by and says "every time I think about getting an Impreza, I see one all teened out and decide I don't want that image". Haha, then he makes some comment about CRX owners having a boycott on showers.....

eggeegg · 2008-01-02, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ScottyS

You weren't there on Sat, were you? I was at the regular rifle range testing an A.I. for a friend and my buddy sees a modded white WRX go by and says "every time I think about getting an Impreza, I see one all teened out and decide I don't want that image". Haha, then he makes some comment about CRX owners having a boycott on showers.....

i was there Sat. morning until 1030ish. maybe the rally pig sticker and wheels make it look teened out?

moose · 2008-01-02, 12:52 PM

If you want some where else, go I-80 east to the Lockwood exit and follow it to the Mine dump or whatever it is.At about 300yds before the entrance of the dump, there is a dirt road it's kinda rough at first, so thats how you know it will be the right road. Follow it for 1/2 mile or so. When you get there there will be forks in the road on the left side and there will also be a mountain of gravel on the left.

ScottyS · 2008-01-02, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by eggeegg

i was there Sat. morning until 1030ish. maybe the rally pig sticker and wheels make it look teened out?

So it was you. Nah, from where we were all you could see was tint, shiny lips, and melon shooter. Have any luck with shooting? Those bays are pretty nice for pistol/carbine work.

eggeegg · 2008-01-02, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ScottyS

So it was you. Nah, from where we were all you could see was tint, shiny lips, and melon shooter. Have any luck with shooting? Those bays are pretty nice for pistol/carbine work.

It was cold and windy but bearable. That morning there was frost sprinkled on the path to the range so I misjudged one of the many potholes. I was sure I damaged a front strut but currently all seems good...so far.

It was pretty fun. We had a frozen turkey to shoot at as well as some steal plates and tennis balls. Went through 250 Wal-mart .40 bullets ($60) that morning. Kind of an expensive hobby.

ScottyS · 2008-01-03, 12:13 PM

Good deal, that road can get trashed for sure. No kidding on the expensive!

Wait, were you shooting at some stainless water tank plates? Some guys brought them over to the rifle range later and we took some shots at them with the .223....crazy.

eggeegg · 2008-01-03, 12:44 PM

Ya we gave those away to the guys next to us. Our pistols couldn't penetrate them but I think the rifles could.

2007-12-22, 03:46 PM	#1
eggeegg EJ22 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 137 Car: 2006 Subaru WRX Sedan Trying is the first step towards failure.	Where to go for shooting a pistol I heard there are no indoor ranges here anymore and I know of a shooting range off Damonte. Any place else that's ideal to shoot a pistol? For handguns, isn't there some law that you have to be a mile away from congested area to fire? I would think someone firing a gun a mile away from a house on the edge of town would still make people uncomfortable. Is there a website where I can get such info for this area? __________________ Stage 2 (XPT); Cobb DP; SPT intake, heatshield, CBE, radiator shroud, turbo shield; STI pink springs;Whiteline 20-24mm RSB; Kartboy End Links; rally pig sticker; 5zigen FN01R-C 17x8 w/ 225/45/17 RE960 AS PP; Hella twin supertones

2007-12-22, 04:57 PM	#2
Bob Danger Tape Terrorist Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Melmac Posts: 1,792 Car: ? Class: Retired! Warning: Prolonged eye contact may cause insanity	East of Carson up by the dump, that's the only place I know of. __________________ A fronte praecipitium a tergo lupi.

2007-12-22, 05:20 PM	#3
moose EJ22 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 446 Car: 1998 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS Class: getting beat in DSP Pain doesn't affect me, I affect pain.	If you go behind Rattle Snake Mountain and go right on the main dirt road. then after about mile, there is a shooting range. __________________ I hope that after I die, people will say of me: 'That guy sure owed me a lot of money!'"

2007-12-23, 12:19 AM	#7
wrxkidid EJ205 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Incline Village, NV Posts: 1,232 Car: 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd. 5.7l Class: None :/ Cory, just put a 4g63 in it.	so only shotguns??? The only place I have been is the one in Carson... __________________ Mosey down the road.

2007-12-23, 04:56 PM	#8
left footed whooten EJ251 Real Name: Dylan Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Truckee Posts: 539 Car: 06 WRX wagon CGM Class: Stuck working weekends	Out by Boca and stampede there is a range. __________________ I'd rather drink muddy water and sleep in a hollow log

2007-12-23, 07:47 PM	#9
NevadaSTi EJ251 Real Name: Brian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Minden, Nv. Posts: 989 Car: 1994 Toyota 4Runner Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once	Wahoe County Shooting Range, on Pyramid Highway. About 26 miles out of Spanish Springs. Other then that, I drive up into the hills behind Spanish Springs. Have fun, and safe shooting. __________________ The last living thing on earth will be me. I'll step on the last cockroach.

2008-01-01, 09:36 PM	#10
dustinr EJ18 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 99 Car: '04 Porsche Turbo X50, '05 STi, '05 Evo MR, '02 Ducati 998, '02 Ducati MH900e love the quote "Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum"	Shooting place... I80 East towards Fernley; get off on exit 36 and cross north back over I80 and when the pavement ends go straight through the fence and follow the dirt road back maybe 1/2 mile and you'll find a big pit where a lot of people have been shooting for years. http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Fernle...wloc=addr&om=1 (cust and paste this into browser if it doesn't work)

2008-01-02, 11:58 AM	#12
ScottyS EJ205 Real Name: It is real! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: RNO Posts: 2,367 Car: 1998 Impreza Wagon, 1991 Legacy Turbo Sedan, 2003 Nissan Xterra Class: tvFree Yes, I'll fix it for you. Again.	You weren't there on Sat, were you? I was at the regular rifle range testing an A.I. for a friend and my buddy sees a modded white WRX go by and says "every time I think about getting an Impreza, I see one all teened out and decide I don't want that image". Haha, then he makes some comment about CRX owners having a boycott on showers..... __________________ "Trend Number One is that people aren't getting any smarter." Dogbert

2008-01-02, 12:52 PM	#14
moose EJ22 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 446 Car: 1998 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS Class: getting beat in DSP Pain doesn't affect me, I affect pain.	If you want some where else, go I-80 east to the Lockwood exit and follow it to the Mine dump or whatever it is.At about 300yds before the entrance of the dump, there is a dirt road it's kinda rough at first, so thats how you know it will be the right road. Follow it for 1/2 mile or so. When you get there there will be forks in the road on the left side and there will also be a mountain of gravel on the left. __________________ I hope that after I die, people will say of me: 'That guy sure owed me a lot of money!'"

2008-01-03, 12:13 PM	#17
ScottyS EJ205 Real Name: It is real! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: RNO Posts: 2,367 Car: 1998 Impreza Wagon, 1991 Legacy Turbo Sedan, 2003 Nissan Xterra Class: tvFree Yes, I'll fix it for you. Again.	Good deal, that road can get trashed for sure. No kidding on the expensive! Wait, were you shooting at some stainless water tank plates? Some guys brought them over to the rifle range later and we took some shots at them with the .223....crazy. __________________ "Trend Number One is that people aren't getting any smarter." Dogbert

2008-01-03, 12:44 PM	#18
eggeegg EJ22 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 137 Car: 2006 Subaru WRX Sedan Trying is the first step towards failure.	Ya we gave those away to the guys next to us. Our pistols couldn't penetrate them but I think the rifles could. __________________ Stage 2 (XPT); Cobb DP; SPT intake, heatshield, CBE, radiator shroud, turbo shield; STI pink springs;Whiteline 20-24mm RSB; Kartboy End Links; rally pig sticker; 5zigen FN01R-C 17x8 w/ 225/45/17 RE960 AS PP; Hella twin supertones

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