Safe Distance?

[Adam Striegel]

When shooting at an outdoor range, even with good berms, how far away would you consider a "safe distance" for a house behind said berm?

Not going to be shooting .50 cal's or anything. 9mm, 5.56, 7.62, maybe the occasional .45.

 

[Jason1]

I'm sure the NRA has recommendations....most ranges are built keeping these standards in mind.

 

[Adam Striegel]

I dug around on their website earlier, but my mojo must be off because I can't find anything other than basic shooting safety. (Don't point dangerous end at self)

 

[kaiserb]

I dug around on their website earlier, but my mojo must be off because I can't find anything other than basic shooting safety. (Don't point dangerous end at self)

Call NRA they publish a Range Design Manual that is quite informative.

 

[Adam Striegel]

Apparently all I needed to know was the proper name. Googling RAnge Design Manual answered my question. Thanks

 

[jtischauser]

My house is 50 yards from my side berm. As long as you're shooting into rather than over the berm it shouldn't matter how close it is unless noise is an issue

Call NRA they publish a Range Design Manual that is quite informative.

By informative I hope u mean duh common sensical!

 

[aeropb]

Is the berm between you and your house? Meaning if there was no berm from where you are shooting, you'd be shooting at your house?

 

[Adam Striegel]

No, there would be a lake, then an uphill incline. There's a house on the other side, but I'm not sure of the distance. I'm guessing about 1.5 miles.