09-137 C.M.R. ch. 5, § 03 - Shooting Ranges
The commissioner may set hours when a shooting range is open for public use. These hours shall be posted prominently at the entrance to each shooting range.
The commissioner may designate range safety officers to monitor public use of shooting ranges. Users of shooting ranges must comply with the directions of Department authorized range safety officers.
On rifle and pistol ranges, the only allowable targets are paper targets attached to approved target frames, and steel targets. On shotgun ranges, only clay targets may be used. Explosive targets are prohibited on all Department shooting ranges.
The possession of a loaded firearm or the discharge of a firearm from any location other than an established shooting station is prohibited. Exception: Holstered lawfully carried pistols are allowed to be loaded on the range outside of an established shooting station.
The use or possession of armor piercing, incendiary, explosive, tracer, or steel core ammunition is prohibited.
The use or possession of intoxicating beverages or controlled substances is prohibited.
The use or possession of any firearm chambered in .50 BMG is prohibited.
Depositing litter or refuse is prohibited except in approved refuse containers.
Persons under 16 years of age may not use shooting ranges unless accompanied by a person 21 years of age or older.
The following are prohibited on shooting range facilities: bicycles, fireworks, model airplanes, kites, drones, golfing, and pets.
The provisions of this section do not apply to training events authorized by the Department.
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