Black Mesa Ranger District

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<p>Black Mesa Ranger District is the westernmost ranger district on the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. Located only 2 1/2 hours from the Phoenix Metro area, the district is a popular destination for residents of the valley looking to escape the summer heat.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Guidelines for Target Shooting on The Black Mesa Ranger District </strong></p><p>You may NOT discharge a firearm or any other weapon (including paintball guns, air guns, archery, slingshots, etc):</p><ul><li>Within 150 yards of a residence, building, campsite, developed recreation site, or occupied campsite</li><li>Across or on a Forest Developed Road, across a body of water or stream, or across a canyon</li><li>In any manner or place whereby any person or property is exposed to injury or damage as a result of such discharge (36CFR 261.10d)</li><li>With any tracer bullet or incendiary ammunition (36CFR 261.5b)</li></ul><p>Choose a remote area with an earthen backdrop. ALWAYS know where your bullets are going. Look at a map, know before you go.</p><p><strong><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd505118.pdf" rel="nofollow">CLICK HERE</a> for Shooting Restrictions within the Black Mesa RD area including the Rim Lakes Recreation Area. </strong></p><p><strong><a href="https://fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5413574.pdf" rel="nofollow">MAP</a>  of Rim Lakes restricted shooting area</strong></p>

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