YOU CAN PREVENT ABUSES LIKE THIS. SHOOT RESPONSIBLY & PRESERVE YOUR PUBLIC LANDS

Target shooting can be a safe and fun activity when you do your part to think of others and protect natural resources. Responsible use of firearms is permissible on most public lands within the Salt Lake Field Office; however, there are several areas where target shooting closures have been implemented to ensure public safety and prevent resource damage. Click on the links to the right and read below to learn more about how you can shoot firearms on public land and help maintain public resources at the same time.

BASIC GUIDELINES FOR TARGET SHOOTING ON PUBLIC LAND: 

• Safety First. Always use common sense. Never shoot towards other people, vehicles, structures, roads, trails, or livestock. Post a lookout to watch for hazards.
• Fire: Check current fire conditions with BLM. Don’t shoot near dry vegetation. Avoid shooting on hot, windy days. Do not shoot at rocks or steel objects. Be prepared; keep a shovel, fire extinguisher and extra water on hand. 
• Stop Trigger Trash. Use paper or clay targets. Don’t shoot at glass, steel, home appliances, electronics, or furniture. Remove ALL targets, spent casings, shotgun shells, other trash, and debris after shooting. Dumping or littering on public land is a crime.
• Ammunition: Use or possession of tracers or incendiary ammunition, explosives, and pyrotechnics is NOT permitted. Use of steel-core and/or armor-piercing ammo is NOT recommended due to increased safety hazards.
• Targets: Use and/or possession of explosive targets is prohibited on public lands. This includes, but is not limited to, targets composed of the substance "Tannerite" or sold under the name "Star Exploding Targets".  See Fire Prevention Order.
• Vehicles: Keep all vehicles on existing roads and trails. Don’t drive or park on vegetation; you could cause damage or a wildfire.
• Permits: Commercial, competitive, or organized group activities require a BLM permit. Check with our office for details. Call 801-977-4300.

- TARGET SHOOTING CLOSURE AREAS

- RESPONSIBLE SHOOTING

- FIRE PREVENTION ORDER

 ***WARNING: EXPLOSIVES SUCH AS TANNERITE OR STAR EXPLODING TARGETS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON PUBLIC LANDS

RESPONSIBLE USERS HELP KEEP PUBLIC LANDS OPEN. 

Taxpayers like you foot the bill for cleaning up after other people's bad behavior. Irresponsible or unlawful conduct can result in loss of privileges and access for everyone.

To get more information, obtain a permit, or report violations, contact the BLM Salt Lake Field Office. Cash rewards up to $250 are available for information leading to the arrest or conviction of any person(s) violating public land regulations.

Phone: 801-977-4300.

THANK YOU FOR PROTECTING PUBLIC RESOURCES!