California specific question about shooting rocks?

[NeedleCrook]

I would like to get out and practice shooting at different angles and ranges, building positions, off tripod, bipod, and everything else. But my question is, California being what it is, where can I shoot? I assume I’m safe on BLM land, not sure about national forest or wilderness. From what I’ve read, as long as there isn’t a fire ban- which is everywhere it seams.

Has anyone had any issues shooting rocks or steel targets at long range on BLM land? This may be a stupid question and I’m sure for the most part, you’d never get caught doing it, but I’d like the peace of mind knowing it is legal.

 

[willfrye027]

Check with the specific field office. Many areas are restricted and you cannot target shoot. Some have a target shooting season. Research the specific area. Be smart and don’t start a fire, also.

We hiked in steel to a particular spot and also cleared out the dead grass from around it, but still don’t shoot in the heat of summer. When you hit steel, it sparks.

 

[eLightfoot]

I set up an shoot steel in the NF

 

[NeedleCrook]

Man I just called the California desert district office and asked. Was told the only area you’re allowed to shoot is by Palm Springs called berdoo canyon road- I’ve been there, it’s a s**t show. It’s also flat.

 

[AM_Hunter]

In SoCal a majority if not all NF is closed to target shooting a majority of the year. Double check the NF website of the area youre interested to confirm but SB and Angeles are usually closed to anything outside of designated shooting area. Currently SB NF has an order that extends no shooting until Jan 15, 2025. No idea if they will extend that further. Angeles also has a no shooting order in.

BLM for the most part you are ok to shoot in, we shoot steel all the time on BLM but double check the area for shooting or fire closures on their website.

 

[fisherman983]

Pretend your shooting squirrels or crows or something small that has no bag limit and open season year round. Just happens that you miss every shot and every squirrel runs off after the shot.
Oregon has similar rules as do the private timberlands that offer the visibility and distance to shoot. That never stops me. I'm always shooting at crows and there's nothing they can say to stop me as it's perfectly legal.

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