
                         Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: FRIDAY, September 10, 1993                   TAG: 9309100239
SECTION: CURRENT                    PAGE: NRV-2   EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY 
SOURCE: 
DATELINE: BLACKSBURG                                LENGTH: Short

FOREST SERVICE TO OPEN NEW SHOOTING RANGE

The long-awaited USDA Forest Service public shooting range will open Saturday. The range is approximately eight miles from Blacksburg on Craig Creek Road (Virginia 621), about -mile off U.S. 460.

The shooting range will be open daily from sunrise to sunset. Facilities for rifle, pistol and shotgun use are available, and target frames are provided. Among the posted rules:

Alcohol and controlled substances are prohibited.

Posted firearm-handling requirements must be followed.

Targets must be used; no cans or bottles.

Anyone 16 or younger must be accompanied by an adult.

A range use form is available at the site and must be completed by all users.

The range is free, but contributions are urged to help maintain the range.

Rangers will patrol the site to help users. Call 552-4641.

by CNB