I just looked through a few threads to see if there was anything in my area.
But as I had hoped there isn't.
Currently we go to Lauhorner a lot. Actually we go there exclusively because we can't find anything else.
but it's an indoor range. 30yds.
Which is "okay" at best for the .22, but I don't think I wanna waste to much AR ammo there...

I have seen several listing for "state parks." Can I just go and setup targets and start shooting?
We really need somewhere else to go.

Most state parks that have a range are "supervised" ranges, meaning they have a ranger there. you will need eithr a day-pass or an annual pass. They are not pricey.

The rules are fairly strict regarding rapid fire... no more than three shots fired "rapidly."

The rangers are generally friendly, but they don't put up with any horse play. A long time ago, the ranges were unsupervised, and there was always trash eveywhere, and idiots would show up blasting away unsafely.

You can only shoot at paper targets, but they also allow you to shoot at clay pidgeons laid out on the back-stop.

yeah. in my area there is a total lack of this ranges.
Which sucks.
There are a few sportsman clubs around here. And the range in Vandalia is supposed to be pretty good.
I'm going to try a range in troy before x-mas.
It's the only other "cheap" range around.