Target Shooting Outdoors

December 3, 2020

Question: Is it illegal to shoot targets recreationally along the San Joaquin River as long as you do it responsibly? (Tom)

Answer: CDFW does not regulate target shooting nor keep track of all the potential target shooting areas available to the public. There are numerous resources available to find recreational shooting areas, including CDFW’s R3 web page. This issue basically comes down to county shooting ordinances and landowner permission. You will find most cities do not allow discharge of firearms within their city limits, so contact the local Sheriff’s Office to see what county areas may be open.