I really want to shoot a mannequin, i know i know i'm twisted and slightly devious, but i really want to do it. I recently got two used mannequins for free and i want to shoot at them and Ft Dix seems like the best place since i can get them out there 200 yards.

 

I know i can call the range 14 and ask and i will, but if the answer is no from them, then i am wondering if anyone knows a range that would allow this.

Maybe its a legit question... honestly i have no clue call them. Prob easier than posting a thread...

I would call them to make sure - Contact info is on their website - http://www.range-14.com/

 

I HAVE however seen people shoot not a mannequin but a bust (head and shoulders)....

I know i can call them, i was curious for opinions and discussion anyway... especially if anyone know a range in NJ or PA that would allow anything without question.

The only outdoor range I visit is EFGA and I know you cant do that there. But if you find a range that does, give me a holler. That sounds like fun!

I would call them to make sure - Contact info is on their website - http://www.range-14.com/

 

I HAVE however seen people shoot not a mannequin but a bust (head and shoulders)....

 

I have done this there without issues but I had it to where it couldnt move at all. BUT STILL CALL TO CONFIRM.

"Glass bottles, bowling pins, plywood (more than 1/8 of an inch thick), batteries, produce of any kind, sports balls including but not limited to, golf balls, baseball, softball, tennis balls, stuffed animals, manikins heads or bodies, archery 3 d targets, toys, electronics, solid wood, and books are NOT permitted to be shot on Range 14."

 

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"Glass bottles, bowling pins, plywood (more than 1/8 of an inch thick), batteries, produce of any kind, sports balls including but not limited to, golf balls, baseball, softball, tennis balls, stuffed animals, manikins heads or bodies, archery 3 d targets, toys, electronics, solid wood, and books are NOT permitted to be shot on Range 14."

 

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OP is in luck then. He wants to shoot a mannequin! Tough luck on their misspellings!

hmmm.. Maybe I just got lucky that day. Out at 100 yards it was staked.

I'm just glad you didn't actually have to pay for used mannequins

how about the zombie target? does that count as a mannequin or is it good to go? http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/ecf2/

i would imagine it would be fine. its made to be shot at so its not gonna shred to a million pieces in an hour like a real mannequin which im sure is their reasoning. but idk.

no books what about phone books for penetration test

All targets not purchased at Range 14 need to be inspected by an RO. The RO basically told me that they don't want wood splintering and ricochets and stuff like that.

 

If it was me, I'd say no to a mannequin as I don't want to see what looks like a person down range when the call to go hot is given.

"Glass bottles, bowling pins, plywood (more than 1/8 of an inch thick), batteries, produce of any kind, sports balls including but not limited to, golf balls, baseball, softball, tennis balls, stuffed animals, manikins heads or bodies, archery 3 d targets, toys, electronics, solid wood, and books are NOT permitted to be shot on Range 14."

 

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Golf balls are some of the best shooting fun you can have!

They are great to shoot...

where can you shoot any of these fun targets that r14 wont allow?

WMAs are pretty much a free-for-all, but limited to .22, shotgun and muzzleloaders.

 

Stafford Forge often looks like a junk yard. Lotsa stuff lying around, like computer monitors, frying pans, toys and whatnot. I do wish people would clean up after themselves. I forsee a day when the state clamps down on WMAs due to the mess.

Stafford Forge often looks like a junk yard. Lotsa stuff lying around, like computer monitors, frying pans, toys and whatnot. I do wish people would clean up after themselves. I forsee a day when the state clamps down on WMAs due to the mess.

 

I tell my kids this every time we go there. Numerous times we have spent a few hours cleaning up other peoples' mess. It's sad to say that a few ignorant people are going to end up ruining it for the rest of us.

Same here. Whenever I make a trip down range , I'll pick up stuff on the way back.

I tried googling around a bunch for stafford forge and i see a website about it, but it's only about hiking trails and where the place is. Does anyone have detailed information about where/when/how you can shoot there. Like where would i go to shoot, and can i go anytime, and yes, i'll clean up my mannequin afterwards

Nothing with large ears.

I don't think any range would allow it especially if it almost looks like a real human...

Plus, if the mannequin is a good quality one you can get good money for them!