Range Schedule [Calendar Coming Soon]
The schedule request for the next year goes to MRC in October, and we always request more range use than we are finally approved for.
At the beginning of each calendar year the schedule and range assignments by MRC are firmly fixed. However, throughout the year changes regarding whether a range can be used and by whom does change for a wide variety of reasons. The following are some examples:
- Range cancellations occur most frequently due to official range users (e.g., military and police) requiring a range for official use taking precedence over their use by Historical Range Users (e.g., MRPC, Meade Rod and Gun Club (MR&GC).
- Range cancellations also occur when work needs to be done in the impact area, such as an animal census by Wildlife Refuge staff.
- Less frequently, throughout the year MRC will make adjustments regarding which Historical Range User will use a particular range, mostly due to opportunities to conduct a special event.
- Finally, MRPC will request and obtain approval for the use of a range in excess of its immediate requirements. These are identified on the schedule by the letters “MRPC” rather than a recognized club activity such as Club Rifle, or Weapon Craft. Club members requiring a range should look for these opportunities prior to asking to use a range not already assigned to MRPC for use.