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New Federal Shooting Ranges: Access and Usage Rules

This act aims to facilitate the creation of designated shooting ranges on federal forest and public lands. This will provide citizens with more places for recreational target shooting, while protecting existing private shooting ranges from negative impacts. The act ensures that the use of these ranges will be free of charge and safe.
Key points
More shooting locations: New, specially prepared shooting ranges will be established on federal lands, accessible to everyone.
Safety and convenience: Ranges will include safety features like berms, designated firing lines, and benches, and may also have shade, trash containers, and restrooms.
No fees: Using these designated shooting ranges will be completely free for citizens.
Protection of existing ranges: New ranges cannot negatively impact existing private shooting ranges.
Cooperation with local communities: The government will cooperate with local authorities, organizations, and citizens when planning shooting ranges.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_9183
Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Blake D. [R-UT-1]
Process start date: 2022-10-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Range Access Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9183.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-10-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • More shooting locations: New, specially prepared shooting ranges will be established on federal lands, accessible to everyone.
  • Safety and convenience: Ranges will include safety features like berms, designated firing lines, and benches, and may also have shade, trash containers, and restrooms.
  • No fees: Using these designated shooting ranges will be completely free for citizens.
  • Protection of existing ranges: New ranges cannot negatively impact existing private shooting ranges.
  • Cooperation with local communities: The government will cooperate with local authorities, organizations, and citizens when planning shooting ranges.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Moore, Blake D. [R-UT-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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