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PA Game Commission - SGL 230 Cumberland County

Pennsylvania
Public rangeOutdoor
About this range Moderate evidence

SGL 230 Cumberland County is a Pennsylvania Game Commission public shooting range operated under the agency's statewide State Game Lands range network (Southcentral Region). Rifle (9 firing points at 300 yds — long-range), handgun (25 firing points at 25 yds — exceptionally large handgun complement), and archery (12 firing points at 10–50 yds). A premier south-central PA range with 300-yard rifle and 25-position pistol capacity. Pennsylvania's airgun-positive state framework permits airgun use at PGC ranges under standard rules; shooters carry a $31.97 annual range permit or current PA hunting or furtaker license, plus a secondary form of ID. Open 8 AM–sunset Mon–Sat and noon–sunset Sun (with seasonal exceptions during firearms deer and bear seasons). Range users are responsible for clean-up and may not collect brass while the range is active.

Airgun policy at this range STATE-LEVEL TIER A (EXPLICIT): EXPLICITLY airgun-positive at PGC state ranges. Pennsylvania Game Commission state public shooting range. All PGC outdoor public ranges are airgun-friendly per state agency framework. Rifle: 300 yd (9 firing points); Handgun: 25 yd; Archery: 10|20|30|40|50 yd. Standard PGC range rules: cease-fires when others downrange, paper/cardboard targets only on designated frames, no exploding targets.
Restrictions / notes Coordinates: 40.27380803, -77.18981505. PA hunting/furtaker license OR PGC Range Use Permit required (carried but not displayed). Some ranges close during specific hunting seasons.
Disciplines

What gets shot here

Pest control / Hunting

AIRGUN (PGC outdoor ranges confirmed airgun-friendly); rifle, handgun, archery

Venue type

About the venue

Pennsylvania Game Commission state public shooting range on State Game Lands 230; Southcentral region

Pennsylvania state policy · NOT specific to this range
Tier A

Restrictive — confirm rules carefully

EXPLICITLY airgun-positive at PGC state ranges

Evidence 58 Pa. Code § 141.22 lists air rifles among permitted small game devices. Per direct PA project source: PGC outdoor state ranges have dedicated airgun bays. PGC range rule sheets accommodate airguns under standard rifle/pistol categories. PA statute 18 Pa.C.S. § 6304 separately addresses air rifle local-ordinance preemption.

State-level restrictions Some Special Regulations Areas (Philadelphia, Allegheny) restrict centerfire firearms but permit airguns; locally-imposed restrictions may apply (PA preemption is limited).

This describes Pennsylvania 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.