Interesting,
I have never heard the fire concern for a maintained outdoor range, but I suppose it is possible. I know it is of concern on the national forest ranges and public lands.
Interesting,
I have never heard the fire concern for a maintained outdoor range, but I suppose it is possible. I know it is of concern on the national forest ranges and public lands.
Last edited by fatdog; 01-01-2019 at 10:50 AM.
I too suspect a failure to detect and prevent steel-core ammo being used is the primary reason. Wonder if this restriction is going to be permanent. I'm told SEG in Ashburn put the same restriction in place a few years ago, but range members objected loudly enough that they dropped it.
Range flash fire? Forward to about 1:20.
https://www.firefightingnews.com/exp...ght-on-camera/
I agree that the magnet test for steel core ammo is likely the reason and steel jacket will fail the test.
Isn’t that how shooters paradise on rt. 1 in Woodbridge burn down?
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@Chuck Haggard can tell you about fires on outdoor ranges,
Last edited by HCM; 01-01-2019 at 06:44 PM.
I received an email reply from the NRA HQ Indoor Range Manager today regarding questions I posed concerning this new ammo policy on steel-jacketed projectiles. Here's the meat:
- Policy was put in place due to continued use of steel-core.
- Said steel-core was sometimes used unknowingly and sometimes deceptively.
- Backstop damage in the tens of thousands of dollars since 2016.
- Policy likely to be permanent.
- Range regulations and Ammo FAQ being updated to reflect new policy.
- Now stocking acceptable 7.62 x 39 and 7.62 x 54R for sale.