I want to do some shooting ranges in National forests in GA and SC. My first time to an outdoor range was last week. I have some questions for the experienced out there:
1. When everyone quits shooting and I walk downrange to post a new target, I left my pistol on the table at the firing line. It was unloaded and slide locked back, but I felt uncomfortable knowing I had left a pistol unattended. Can I holster it on my hip and walk downrange? With it loaded? Can I enter and exit the range area with a holstered pistol? I have a GA CCW if that matters. What about in South Carolina where I have no special permit?
2. The range had 4 shooting benches covering about 1/2 of the firing line. I shot standing up. Is that ok, or do you have to use benches? With a rifle?
3. Transporting a pistol in the console or glove box is legal in both states. How do I transport my rifle? I currently do not have any form of rifle case. I drive a SUV, so there is no trunk. Do I need a lockable case, or can I use a cloth rifle case with a mere zipper? I know it has to be unloaded.
Here is a link to the range rules. The fourth makes it sound like Holstered pistols are not allowed when going downrange, but that seems safer to me. www.fs.fed.us/conf/rec/shooting.htm
Thanks.
[This message has been edited by No4Mk1* (edited April 13, 2000).]
1. When everyone quits shooting and I walk downrange to post a new target, I left my pistol on the table at the firing line. It was unloaded and slide locked back, but I felt uncomfortable knowing I had left a pistol unattended. Can I holster it on my hip and walk downrange? With it loaded? Can I enter and exit the range area with a holstered pistol? I have a GA CCW if that matters. What about in South Carolina where I have no special permit?
2. The range had 4 shooting benches covering about 1/2 of the firing line. I shot standing up. Is that ok, or do you have to use benches? With a rifle?
3. Transporting a pistol in the console or glove box is legal in both states. How do I transport my rifle? I currently do not have any form of rifle case. I drive a SUV, so there is no trunk. Do I need a lockable case, or can I use a cloth rifle case with a mere zipper? I know it has to be unloaded.
Here is a link to the range rules. The fourth makes it sound like Holstered pistols are not allowed when going downrange, but that seems safer to me. www.fs.fed.us/conf/rec/shooting.htm
Thanks.
[This message has been edited by No4Mk1* (edited April 13, 2000).]