Posted: 6/16/2008 5:15:04 PM EDT
| I was thinking of going to Dixon Memorial WMA this week. What do I need to bring besides my weapons, ammo and targets? It will be my first time going there, and I have to drive up from Adel so I need all the info I can get. Thank you |
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I visited Dixon one day on the way home from work. They have target stands. It even has a concrete sidewalk on one side to walk all the way to the berm. 2 sides, 100 yards and I think the other side is 25 yards. Will distance it when I go. I have yet to shoot at that range, hope to this weekend. |
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FIRING RANGE RULES Permissible Firearms Only firearms utilizing single projectile ammunition may be fired on DNR managed firing ranges. However, shotguns utilizing multiple projectile ammunition may be fired at stationary targets for purposes of assessing shotgun patterns and in areas specifically designated by DNR for shotguns. Any weapon prohibited by GA Code Section 16-11-122 (i.e., sawed-off shotguns, or sawed-off rifles, machine guns, submachine guns, dangerous weapons, or silenced weapons as defined in that section) and any weapon firing more than once with a single trigger pull shall not be allowed on DNR firing ranges. Muzzle loading firearms must be loaded only with black powder or Pyrodex®. Firearms using centerfire cartridges .50 caliber or larger are prohibited. General Range Rules No alcoholic beverages (as defined in O.C.G.A. 3-1-2) shall be possessed on any DNR managed firing range. No person under the influence of alcohol or drugs is permitted on a DNR firing range. No smoking is permitted on or near the firing line. Non-shooters must remain at least six feet behind the firing line whenever any shooter is at the firing line. Tracer or any ammunition considered to be incendiary or explosive is prohibited on the firing range. Targets must be constructed of paper, cardboard, or similar material that will not shatter or cause bullet ricochet. Metal targets may be used for special events if approved by DNR in advance. Ground level targets must be positioned so that a bullet will not strike flat ground before the backstop; all targets must be located so that a bullet will strike between the base and half-way up the backstop. No shooting at flying or thrown objects is allowed except with shotguns and shot shells in areas specifically designated by DNR for such shooting activities. All children (16 years old or younger) shooters must be accompanied by an adult shooter 18 years old or older. All objects, trash, targets, and spent cartridge hulls must be removed by firing range users when leaving the range. Range use is allowed only in accordance with range hours and dates posted at the firing range. Shooters shall fire only at the target directly down range of that person’s position. All persons using DNR firing ranges must wear adequate hearing and eye protection. Authority O.C.G.A. Title 27; O.C.G.A. §27-1-4 FIRING RANGE RULES Gun Handling Rules Any firearm must be unloaded and either cased or have its action open, except when it is at firing line and is being used for firing. In the event of a firearm malfunction, the shooter must keep his/her firearm pointed down range, unload as soon as possible, and advise all persons at the firing line of the malfunction. In the event of a malfunction of another shooter’s firearm, all firearms must be unloaded with actions open for the duration of the malfunction. All firearms on the firing line must be grounded, unloaded, with actions open whenever anyone is downrange. Muzzles must be pointed downrange for all firearms on the firing line. The muzzle of every firearm when in the firing position must be in front of the front edge of the bench upon which it rests. All loading of muzzleloaders must be by single charge dispensers; pouring powder from larger containers directly into a muzzleloader is prohibited. Loading muzzleloaders must be done at least six feet behind the firing line whenever another muzzle loading firearm is on the firing line. Shooters must be at the firing line before capping or priming muzzle loading firearms. In the event of a hangfire, muzzle loading firearms must be kept pointed downrange until the problem is corrected. Containers of black powder or Pyrodex® must remain closed except when needed for filling a single charge dispenser. Authority O.C.G.A. Title 27; O.C.G.A. §27-1-4 |
Well I went to the range today and I enjoyed it very much, only shot for about an hour or so before it started getting dark. The AR I built functioned flawlessly and so did the Bersa Thunder I purchased at the gun show this past weekend. I would suggest a roll of duct tape to hold the targets up for anybody that plans on using this range. I brought thumbtacks think that the target stands had backers, but I was wrong oh well you live and you learn.
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Went today. It's 3.5 miles from the main road. This is going in:    Here is the range:    My main reason for going was to break in and zero this M15A4 I built with a stainless steel barrel that I blackened. A Mini-SASS, so to speak:  I put a bunch of Georgia Arms 55gr FMJ through it and it didn't blow up.  Just about the time I got it zeroed and was getting ready to do the final zero with some match ammo, this rolled in:    So, I called it a day. No, I wasn't worried about me or the rifle getting wet, but the targets were getting wet and it kinda screwed up the whole deal. |
| be careful with the suppressor there. they are not technically allowed. i had a guy see something on the rules about black powder, and when i started sighting in my muzzleloader, he called the dnr. dumbass got a good talking to by the officer that showed up. my buddy had his can on his rifle and the officer told him to put it in the car until he left. he was cool about it and said he aint breakin the law if he doesnt get caught. |
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So, now if it I edit out the pics of it, there is still your mention of it. Also, as pointed out in the post below yours, the range rules reference a Georgia law that contains an exception if you have the NFA paperwork. |
Cool, although the way the wind has blown there the last couple of days, the fans might not be needed. Lights? How late is that range open? I have not been able to find a sign showing their hours. |
| i think they are suppose to close at dark, but nobody says anything. the officers and deputies get out there every once and awhile. they drive their cars thru the gate and park on the range. then, they turn on the emergency lights and practice that way. a few years ago there a was a problem with hoodlums tearing up everything. now, you can pretty much do what you want as long as everyone is respectful. it's actually a very nice place to shoot. |
Someone said something about some punks shooting up the outhouse. |
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i59.photobucket.com/albums/g293/rx7turbo929/waycross/DSC06572.jpg Funny thing is that road looks like most of the roads between waycross and jesup. Next tie I'm done that way I'm going to have and get out there. Robert |
That was some serious wind for a while there. Of course, as soon as I left, I got paged because one of my cellsites had lost commercial power during all that, so I would have been leaving about then anyway. 
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