In the next week, the U.S. House of Representatives could consider the EXPLORE Act, an outdoor recreation package that would, among other things, provide for more recreational shooting opportunities on federal lands. The Range Access Act, included in this larger package, would require the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the U.S. Forest Service, after consultation with local stakeholders, to build recreational shooting ranges in each BLM district and National Forest in underserved areas where opportunities don’t already exist. These opportunities would allow for more access to public shooting ranges for target practice, a place to sight in rifles before hunting season, and venues for in-person hunter safety courses, all without competing against private ranges that offer the same opportunities.

Call your U.S. Representative at (202) 225-3121 and ask that they request a floor vote on this important industry priority before the close of the 118th Congress.