Apple Creek Conservation Area — Attraction in Missouri

I’ve always loved coming here since 1999. I usually end up engaging in at least a few conversations by the end of the day. The community of folks who patronize the range is just awesome. I’ve yet to find any better class of folks anywhere else, period. Most if not all folks here are more than willing to lend a hand or offer advice to anyone in need of either.

I watched a complete stranger give up a chunk of their ammunition to some folks who had arrived and found that they had forgotten theirs at home. I’ve even given out ammo that I no longer had use for to folks who were running a little short or just plain weren’t ready to pack up and call it a day yet. And I have been offered tips and advice over the years that I still follow to this day. In fact, I learned most of my skill and valuable knowledge of gun safety from folks out here. I have never encountered any “gate keeping” of any kind in the more than twenty years of my patronage here. Like I said… The community is world class in my book and always friendly and helpful. You get, and you give.

As for the range itself, always cleaned and maintained on Tuesdays and ready for another week of shooting. Not that folks who come here would ever leave trash on this fine range. I’ve never seen the place in unruly condition, not once. The rule signs are visibly posted at the walkway entrance and are very clear and concise in their word format. Well enough that no one should have to second guess on any of the required safety and conduct regulations.

Lots of different lanes for different shooting styles and firearm types. I have never had to wait for a bench on any of my trips here. In fact, I have seldom if ever seen the place packed to capacity. But I mostly frequent early morning weekdays when I visit so that may be why. Updates to the layout seem to be on par with the sport as the world turns and progresses in the years. I’ve never been left contemplating a score under five stars. I will be teaching my children all of the knowledge that I have acquired from the many people and visits at this excellent range and I will definitely be teaching them here. A family tradition to...

DNR has set up a nice, public firing range. It's a bit remote, but a great resource. The downside? There is no Range Officer and safety is on your own. I've seen people set up to shoot out in FRONT of the red firing line (put them at 7 yards from the 15 yard Target) on the right side of the pistol range, while there were active shooters behind the red firing line (where they belong) on the left side of the same pistol range. It's days like that you turn around...

I have been going here since I was a kid. The public range is really nice and goes out to 200 yards. There are also shotgun and archery ranges. The range is closed on Tuesdays to the public. The horse trail is mostly gravel and can double as a hiking and mountain biking trail. The areas are not connected, so you have to make sure you take the right road for what you are looking for. Overall, it is a really nice...