So, if you want to shoot your "Black" rifles or shoot long range (300 meters) for $5.... Ft Lewis Range 15 is the way to go.
It is open to the "public." Depending on how busy they get they may push the rule on having a military sponsor... Hint: get there early and get in line and most likely you'll have no problems. I strongly recommend you get there early as it gets busy around 11-12 until about 2pm.
Hint: bring exact change. Stand in line, sign in (name and "CIV"), say Civilian and either Rifle or Pistol, hand over your $5, go behind you and grab a target (rifle or pistol) and you're good to go.
Do Not Use the Post to get access to Range 15. Use the back gate (East Gate). This is a non secured recreational part of Joint Base Lewis McChord (JBLM). If you go through the post - they may want to inspect your firearm and/or question you further... Just don't go there. Depending on what the MP/civilian knows they may hassle you way more than you ever want on a Federal Military Installation.
Simple Facts:
1) It's still a military reservation so no conceal, keep all ammo seperate from firearms (no loaded firearms).
2) $5 for civilian and you get a free target
3) 25, 50, 100, 200, 300 meter distances with 300 meter steel gong. Pistol is 10 and 20 meters.
4) Shoot from all positions (standing, kneeling, bench, prone, sitting). They have benches but it's best to bring your own "sandbags" and a spoting scope.
5) semi rapid fire is allowed
6) Use the East Gate!
7) Only open on weekends - hours are: 10am - 4pm
8) Firing line is covered.
http://www.jblmmwr.com/nw_adv_ranges.htmlhttp://www.jblmmwr.com/pdf/nw_adv/shoot ... 20info.pdfSo, directions. I-5 to Hwy 512 (East) towards Puyallup. Get onto Hwy 7 to Spanaway/Parkland (Pacific Hwy) PLU exit - go East towards Mt Rainier (about 6 miles). At the Roy "Y" you'll make a Right to Roy. You'll see the East Gate entrance on your Right (about 3 miles). Range 15 will be on your Right (about 2 miles).
Just went there Saturday (April 2). Great day since it was suppose to be raining but wasn't. Still got busy and windy at times. Good day!