Land use.

Hey all,

I’m looking for something a little different than a traditional gun club setting and wanted to ask if anyone in the Lancaster / York / Chester County area has experience with this.

I’m hoping to find private land where I can:

legally shoot rifles & pistols

set up targets safely

operate within clear rules

pay a fair monthly or yearly fee

treat the property respectfully

Basically: renting or leasing access to a small piece of land for responsible recreational shooting.

I’m willing to:

sign liability waivers

carry insurance if required

follow safety rules / range rules established by the landowner

use chamber flags, safe backstops, etc.

maintain or improve the property if needed

pay for targets, lumber, cleanup, etc.

I’m a long-time shooter with hunter education, stop-the-bleed training, and experience running small groups safely. I’m just looking for a peaceful, no-drama place to practice without the politics or complications of certain clubs.

Ideal setup:

At least 5–10 acres with safe directions

Natural backstop or ability to build one

Quiet area

Landowner who wants extra rental income or someone to help maintain the place

What I want to avoid:

giant commercial ranges

ranges with hostile or political board drama

places where rules change without notice

memberships run like a high school student council

If you or someone you know has land and might be open to renting shooting access — or if you’ve done this before and have advice — I’d appreciate any leads.

Feel free to comment or DM me. Thanks in advance!