Missouri Code of State Regulations
Title 3 - DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION
Division 10 - Conservation Commission
Chapter 11 - Wildlife Code: Special Regulations for Department Areas
Section 3 CSR 10-11.150 - 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.