No rules followed except range cold or range hot.observed person shoot at a target two lanes over because he didn't want to wait to put his own target most. most people just want to empty a clip as fast as they can and let their girlfriend have a go with no experience I saw a young lady Shoot a semi auto pistol with extra long clip with one hand and very little control. no supervision is a bad idea no range office kaos. The no blue sky baffles at shot a million times. cost tax payers to repair. read more

Great 100 yard gun range. I love it. Great for handguns and rifles!!!! Make sure you get there early on Saturdays! read more

Nice 100 yard range, until the SMIBs and the yahoos show up and obliterate the target stands so no one else can use them and violate the range rules. That's rare, but does happen Most of the time it's rule abiding people that are all there for the same reason. They had a RSO there for a wile but the last few times I went there, he wasn't there. They definitely need one there full time. There's occasionally a few wannabee RSOs. They have good intentions, but can be a little bossy and annoying The DNR Police do come by and check for permits occasionally, and when they do, it's amazing how many don't have one or are clueless that they need one. The annual ones are still $20 and the day ones are still $5. Overall, it's a nice range. But bring everything you need. And make a quadrillion percent sure that the range is cold before crossing the fire line. read more

Nice outdoor range. No one looking over your shoulder. Would love to have them move to Prince George's County. :)

Please note this is not a gun/rifle review as Myrtle Grove is also a nice place for advanced and beginner fishermen. I found Myrtle Grove through the DNR trout stock schedule. It's a nice 40 minute drive that I don't mind taking...I've been roughly four times and quite often I run into a few locals each occasion. Ample parking and a short walk to the fishing area...the pond is stocked maybe 4 times per year and with the amount of fish stocked you'd think it was a gold mine...well that's not always the case hence I keep coming back hoping to strike gold....is it possible...you bet....I've caught my 5 limit catch on 2 occasions and have been skunked just once. I like those odds...there's some sweet spots around the pond but you have to use the clues to find them.....with the Lilly pads are cut down the amount of debris is very low. There are rumors that say there are crappie, bass, bluegill, and trout available. Great place to fish with kids since it's a short walk from the car to the pond. Only negative is there isn't a bathroom I've located besides the woods lol. I've seen some bikers explore the area too which is also pretty nice. Even when it's a few people the place feels tranquil...but the gun firing could alarm some but it doesn't bother me as I come to fish and to fish I will go pretty much anywhere. There is a canoe launch and only electric motors are allowed so it doesn't seem to bother the fish. Bring your license as DNR is frequent at this location. It is quite the dirt road to the pond but I saw a hemi charger do it and that's rear wheel drive. There's isn't a lot of trash cans so please be respectful and clean up after yourself...it's fisherman code to properly dispose of your materials. Until next time myrtle grove read more

Myrtle Grove WMA - Stocked Rainbow Trout...the trickiest fish around. - Gun/Rifle Ranges Near Me - La Plata, Maryland

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Super cheap as far as gun ranges go. $5 per person range few and you can stay as long as you want (as long as there aren't other people waiting). Range is entirely outdoors, so plan to dress accordingly with the weather. Some things to know: you must bring ALL of your own gear. That includes guns, ammo, ear/eye protection, targets, clothespins, etc. There's no office or rental area. This is definitely a range frequented by experiences gun enthusiasts (and the vast majority are male. When I went my group were the only females there. Doesn't bother me, but if you're the type of person who feels uncomfortable in that situation you might want to choose a more mainstream range). Respect the rules of the range and know what you're doing and it'll be a great experience. Don't expect anyone to hold your hand or guide you, though (unless they're in your group, then that's for you all to discuss amongst yourselves) read more

Myrtle Grove WMA - Shooting at Myrtle Grove in a chilly fall day - Gun/Rifle Ranges Near Me - La Plata, Maryland

A nice cheap range out in the middle of nowhere. You must bring your own equipment and ammunition. A daily permit is $5. A 100yd range is shared for pistol/rifle/shotgun use. Additional areas are made available for clay pigeon shooting (shotgun), and archery. On the 100yd range, 8 benches are provided with removable solid rests, movable wooden frames with netting and clothespins are supplied for supporting paper targets. read more

Best public outdoor range in Maryland by far! And it's pretty cheap too, daily permits are $5 per person and seasonal permits are $20. You can stay as long as you want (so long as they don't have a line, if so, proper etiquette is an hour). The only down side is there's no place to buy targets, rent guns, eye/ear protection or buy ammo, so you better pack everything you need! read more

Myrtle Grove WMA - Playing with the new M4 - Gun/Rifle Ranges Near Me - La Plata, Maryland

Best outdoor range available for the general public in the entire Washington, DC metro area. Max range 100. Two ranges--Rifle & pistol and sporting clays. Dirt road entrance. So so turkey hunting on the WMA, too. Five bucks but worth $20. Nice! Range Master/Ranger was a little strange but harmless I guess. read more

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Had an awesome experience at Myrtle Grove today. This was my first visit and I will definitely be going back. Everyone there was very involved with ensuring everybody understood the range rules and worked together to ensure a safe and enjoyable session. read more

Yes, the range is a cheap place to shoot and one of the only places around to get your trigger time in. My only complaint is the total lack of range safety officers there. The "one round per second" rule may as well not be there, and I've lost count of times I've seen someone muzzle flagged or been flagged as someone is un casing a firearm. Thankfully, I've never heard of anyone getting shot there, so my complaint about the lack of safety might be a reach, but it still concerns me. Go check this place out! read more

This is a nice range but is woefully behind the times. It does not open until 9am, yet there is no range manager. It closes at 5pm, yet during the summer months the sun is up well past 8pm. It's packed on weekends and theres lots of waiting on weekdays too. It should be 3x bigger. You may bet an annual license for $20 at DNR or Walmart. read more