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Target practice is legal in Capitol Forest, as long as it complies with *WAC 332-52-145 Firearms and target shooting .

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*WAC 332-52-145 Firearms and target shooting
(1) What is recreational target shooting?
Recreational target shooting is the use of a firearm or bow and arrow on targets and the sighting in of rifles or other firearms on
department-managed lands. The department regulates and enforces target shooting on department managed lands.
(a) The department may restrict target shooting for the reasons set forth in **WAC 332-52-100.
(b) Persons shall not target shoot carelessly, recklessly, or without regard for the safety of any person, or in a manner that
endangers, or is likely to endanger, any person, pet, livestock,
wildlife or property.
(c) Persons shall not discharge tracer or incendiary ammunition or projectile devices on department-managed lands. For purposes of
this subsection, "incendiary" means causing or designed to cause fires, such as certain substances or bombs. "Tracer ammunition"
means a bullet, projectile, or shell that traces its own course in the air with a trail of smoke, chemical
incandescence, or fire, so as to facilitate adjustment of the aim.

(2) Does recreational target shooting include hunting?
No. This section does not apply to hunting activities, which are subject to the rules and regulations administered by the Washington
state department of fish and wildlife.

(3) Where is target shooting permitted?
(a) Persons may target shoot in:
(i) Developed recreation facilities specifically designed for target shooting; or
(ii) Areas with an unobstructed, earthen backstop capable of stopping all projectiles and debris in a safe manner. Persons shall not
target shoot in any other location.
(b) Persons shall not shoot within, from, along, across, or down roads or trails.
(c) Persons shall not shoot on, at, across, along, down, from, or within five hundred feet, of:
(i) Recreational facilities that are not specifically designed for target shooting;
(ii) Residences;
(iii) Businesses;
(iv) Structures;
(v) Other areas as restricted;
(vi) Areas designated or posted as no shooting.
(4) What may be used as a target?
(a) Items that are commercially manufactured for the specific purpose of target shooting or similar targets privately manufactured by
the person(s) engaging in target shooting that are
consistent with this section.
(b) Unauthorized targets include but are not limited to:
(i) Natural features, except earthen berms or banks used as backstops for target shooting;
(ii) Vegetation;
(iii) Structures;
(iv) Gates;
(v) Vehicles;
(vi) Signs;
(vii) Other department improvements;
(viii) Appliances;
(ix) Furniture;
(x) Glass;
(xi) Privately owned or occupied structures;
(xii) Pets, service animals or livestock;
(xiii) Wildlife;
(xiv) Explosive and incendiary items;
(xv) Garbage of any kind.
Persons shall not target shoot at unauthorized targets.

(5) When is target shooting permitted?
Unless otherwise posted, persons shall not target shoot one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise.

(6) Is possession of a loaded firearm in or on a motor vehicle permitted on department-managed lands?
Persons shall not possess a loaded firearm in or on a motor vehicle, except as provided by state law.

(7) Who is responsible for disposing of spent items resulting from target shooting?
Persons who target shoot shall dispose of spent items and remove all shell casings, targets, ammunition packaging, or target
fragments resulting from their activity, with the exception of biodegradable clay targets. Failure to remove any such debris is
prohibited.

(8) Any violation of this section is a misdemeanor except a violation of subsection (7) of this section is an infraction under chapter
7.84 RCW.

**WAC 332-52-100 Managing recreation and public use.
(1) Can DNR limit recreational activities and public use on department managed land?
(a) The department may limit any recreation activity or public use on department-managed lands to:
(i) Protect public safety, natural resources, or other property.
(ii) Execute its management and administrative obligations if any recreation activities or public use unreasonably interferes with the
department's ability to carry out those obligations.
(b) All persons shall comply with any department-posted restrictions that limit recreational activities.
(2) Any violation of this section is an infraction under chapter 7.84 RCW.