Shooting Range
The Michaux Target Shooting Range located on Birch Run Road in Franklin Township, Adams County, offers a 70 yard rifle range as well as a 25 yard multi-distance pistol range. A valid DCNR range permit is required. Permits are available for purchase at the Michaux State Forest District office during weekdays.
Range Highlights
Rifle range
Pistol range
- 6 covered shooting stations
- Movable target holders (from 3 to 25 yard positions)
Safety
To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience please follow our safety regulations:
Always wear eye and ear protection
A range master must be assigned and present when 3 or more shooters are on site
Dial 911 for emergencies
No children under the age of 10 are permitted on range.
Alcoholic beverages are prohibited
Permit Fees
Annual
- PA Resident $30 / Family $40
- Non-Resident $36 / Family $48
30 Day
- PA Resident $15 / Family $20
- Non-Resident $30 / Family $35
A valid DCNR issued permit is required to use the facilities. Permits are available for purchase at the Michaux State Forest District office Monday thru
Friday between the hours of 8 am and 3:30 pm.
Target Range Rules
Single projectile ammunition only
A range master must be appointed when 3 or more individuals are using the range
Dispose of spent brass, targets, and other forms of litter on the range premises in the trash receptacles provided or by other lawful means
Firearms must be unloaded except while in the act of shooting and in accordance with range master’s instructions
No more than 3 live rounds in firearm at the rifle range
No more than 6 live rounds in firearm at the pistol range
No discharging of a firearm on the range except from a designated shooting station at a designated target
Only 1 un-cased weapon at a time per shooting station
Remain at the staging area pavilion until a shooting station becomes available
Michaux target range is a tobacco free facility. Use of tobacco products is prohibited, including but not limited to, smoking, chewing, and vaping
Shooters between ages 10 and 15 must be supervised by an adult (one shooter per adult). Children under the age of 10 are not permitted on range
30 minute shooting limit when others are awaiting turn
The listed family permit holder must be on
prohibited acts
Using or attempting to use range when it is closed
Possessing ammunition or weapons not permitted for range use in the staging area or on range
Possession of alcoholic beverages, drugs or under the influence of such substances while on range premises
Using the range without a valid DCNR issued permit
Failure to follow range master’s instructions or safety procedures
Aggressive, disorderly, negligent, or violent behavior directed towards range users or property
Prohibited Items
High velocity .50 caliber firearms
No semi-automatic rifles on range during high use period (Labor Day until the Friday before the regular firearms deer season)
Armor piercing, incendiary, explosive, bird shot, shot shells, and tracer ammo
Target Range Rules Strictly Enforced under State Law
Hours of operation
The 1st Monday following regular firearms deer season thru May 15th:
Closed May 15th thru the 1st Monday after July 4th for critical bird nesting season
The 1st Monday after July 4th until the Sunday prior to Labor Day:
Labor Day until the Friday before the regular firearms deer season:
Closed during regular firearms deer season.
