Target Shooting and Shooting Ranges

PURPOSE: This rule establishes provisions for target shooting and use of shooting ranges on department areas. Target shooting is permitted on designated public shooting ranges or by special use permit. Shooting hours on unstaffed ranges are one-half (1/2) hour before sunrise to one-half (1/2) hour after sunset. Range use shall be in accordance with posted range rules or as directed by the range officer listed on the special use permit, and is contingent upon the right to inspect permits, firearms, and ammunition by an agent of the department or certified law enforcement officer. Only paper targets attached to provided target holders may be used on unstaffed target shooting ranges, except that on portions of shooting ranges restricted to shotguns with shotshells, only clay targets may be used. Use of incendiary, including tracer ammunition, armor piercing, or explosive ammunition is prohibited. Fully automatic firearms are permitted only with a special use permit. Range use fees are required at some areas. Possession of alcoholic beverages is prohibited on all ranges and associated parking lots. Groups of more than ten (10) people must obtain a special use permit prior to use of a range. AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. This rule previously filed as 3 CSR 10-4.115. Original rule filed April 30, 2001, effective Sept. 30, 2001. Amended: Filed June 5, 2002, effective Nov. 30, 2002. Amended: Filed Sept. 29, 2004, effective Feb. 28, 2005. Amended: Filed Oct. 10, 2008, effective April 30, 2009.