Code of Maine Rules
09 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE
137 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE - GENERAL
Chapter 5 - STATE OWNED WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS, SHOOTING RANGES AND BOAT LAUNCH FACILITIES
Section 137-5-03 - Shooting Ranges

Universal Citation: 09 ME Code Rules ยง 137-5-03

Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024

A. Hours of Operation

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.

B. Range Safety Officers

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.

C. Targets

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.

D. Loaded Firearms

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.

E. Ammunition

The use or possession of armor piercing, incendiary, explosive, tracer, or steel core ammunition is prohibited.

F. Intoxicating beverages and controlled substances

The use or possession of intoxicating beverages or controlled substances is prohibited.

G. Certain calibers

The use or possession of any firearm chambered in .50 BMG is prohibited.

H. (Not in use)

I. Litter

Depositing litter or refuse is prohibited except in approved refuse containers.

J. Minimum Age

Persons under 16 years of age may not use shooting ranges unless accompanied by a person 21 years of age or older.

K. Prohibited Activities

The following are prohibited on shooting range facilities: bicycles, fireworks, model airplanes, kites, drones, golfing, and pets.

L. Exception for approved training events

The provisions of this section do not apply to training events authorized by the Department.

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