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Sage Pistol League (BLM, CA)

Inyokern, California
OutdoorPublic welcome
Address 2 miles west of South Brown Rd (old 395), Inyokern, CA 93527 (BLM-managed land, Kern County). GPS: 35.54226, -117.8006
Hours Typically daylight
Phone (760) 377-4967 Website jmallard.com/sage.htm
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 Kern County, CA. 17 acres. Firearm, Sport Shooting. Airguns are unrestricted on BLM public lands for recreational target shooting at qualifying sites. Safety features: Berms, Buffer Distances, Other Public Safety Design or Features. Managed as SR25-08 Sage Pistol League Special Recreation Permit through Sep 2029. BLM Ridgecrest is working to transitioning to R&PP Lease.
Restrictions / notes BLM public-land recreational target shooting rules apply. Verify open status with local BLM Field Office (Ridgecrest Field Office, California Desert District). GPS: 35.54226, -117.8006. Some BLM areas have seasonal closures; check before visiting.
Disciplines

What gets shot here

Silhouette

Outdoor Pistol (up to 450 yd); Outdoor Rifle (up to 450 yd); Rifle Silhouette; Pistol Silhouette; Muzzleloading; Archery; Airgun

Venue type

About the venue

BLM BLM-Managed qualifying recreational shooting range (BLM); California Desert District, Ridgecrest 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.