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Iron Mountain Road Shooting Range (BLM, CA)

California
OutdoorPublic welcome
Address Iron Mountain Road Shooting Range, Shasta County, CA (BLM-managed land). GPS: 40.6415, -122.4571
Hours Typically daylight
Website blm.gov
Airgun policy at this range STATE-LEVEL TIER C (implied permit): CDFW ranges open to firearms; CA has strict airsoft law. BLM-BLM-Managed qualifying recreational shooting range on federal land in Shasta County, CA. 600 acres. Firearm, Sport Shooting. Airguns are unrestricted on BLM public lands for recreational target shooting at qualifying sites. Safety features: Other Public Safety Design or Features (only). Recently designated as a "Special Recreation Management Area" with a primary objective to develop an implementation level plan for managing the range, including developing facilities and establishing operationg procedures. Additional outside support/funding needed to accomplish this. Cost for construction and maintenace of a more developed range outside of current FO budget.
Restrictions / notes BLM public-land recreational target shooting rules apply. Verify open status with local BLM Field Office (Redding Field Office, Northern California District). GPS: 40.6415, -122.4571. Some BLM areas have seasonal closures; check before visiting.
Disciplines

What gets shot here

Firearm, Sport Shooting

Venue type

About the venue

BLM BLM-Managed qualifying recreational shooting range (BLM); Northern California District, Redding Field Office

California state policy · NOT specific to this range
Tier C

Implied permit — state framework is airgun-friendly but rules are silent.

CDFW ranges open to firearms; CA has strict airsoft law

Evidence CA has SB 199 marking compliance for airsoft. CA permits airgun target use; CDFW ranges open to firearms.

State-level restrictions Tier 2 marketplace state. LA County has enhanced regulatory authority over BB devices. SB 199 marking required for airsoft sales.

This describes California state-level airgun law. Rules at this specific range may be stricter — always confirm with the range directly before traveling.

Last verified 2026-05-03
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Important

Always call ahead.

Range policies change — sometimes mid-season. Indoor lanes update caliber rules, clubs revise membership requirements, and public ranges suspend airgun access without warning. Confirm current policy by phone or website before you make the trip.