SCDNR range has nine added shooting lanes, many upgrades
The James O. Thomason Shooting Range in Spartanburg County near Pauline recently dedicated a new pistol shooting range.
The pistol range offers nine shooting lanes for public use, three of which are barrier free. Several other upgrades were completed during the time the range was shut down for the construction of the pistol range. These upgrades include new shooting benches, barrier-free access, improved parking area, sidewalks and concrete flooring in the rifle sheds.
“Shooting ranges are one of the priorities of our Hunter Education program,” said Alvin A. Taylor, director of the S.C. Department of Natural Resources. “Shooting ranges such as this new pistol range in Spartanburg County offer shooting opportunities across the state, and allow people to be introduced to firearms in a safe manner.”
Funding for the pistol range came in part from the Pittman-Robertson Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act, which provides funding to states from an excise tax on firearms and ammunition. The rifle portion of the Thomason Range originally opened in 2004.
The range is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit SCDNR’s website, www.dnr.sc.gov for directions.
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