Montana Shooting Sports Task Force Seeks Public Input on Future Facilities

April 27, 2026
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Montana's shooting sports scene is gearing up for a major upgrade, and it's a win for every 2A enthusiast who believes in grassroots-driven infrastructure. The newly minted Montana Shooting Sports Task Force—born from House Bill 899, championed by Rep. Kerri Seekins-Crowe—is hitting the ground running, calling on everyday Montanans to shape the future of shooting facilities across the state. Coordinated by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP), this group isn't just window dressing; they're tasked with a thorough audit of current ranges, from public spots to private clubs, delivering actionable recommendations by October 2026. The real game-changer? An open online survey where you can weigh in directly—because nothing says pro-2A like putting power back in the hands of shooters, not bureaucrats. This isn't mere bureaucracy; it's a strategic play in the broader fight to fortify Second Amendment strongholds. Montana, already a beacon for gun owners with its permissive laws and vast public lands, faces growing pressures from urbanization, environmental regs, and anti-gun lobbies nibbling at range access. By crowdsourcing input, the task force sidesteps top-down mandates, ensuring facilities evolve to meet real needs—like modernizing safety standards, expanding youth training programs, or building multi-use complexes that double as competition venues and family intro-to-shooting hubs. Imagine state-of-the-art ranges that host everything from silhouette shoots to tactical training, boosting local economies through tourism and events while training the next generation of responsible owners. For the 2A community, this means more resilient infrastructure against closure threats, echoing successes in states like Arizona and Texas where public-private range investments have turned skeptics into supporters. The implications ripple far beyond Big Sky Country: as red states like Montana lead, it sets a blueprint for others battling range shortages amid ammo taxes and lead bans. If you're a Montanan (or just a 2A patriot), hit that survey now—your voice could greenlight the ranges of tomorrow. This is how we build: not with apologies, but with action. Stay vigilant, shooters; the future's in your sights.

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Montana’s shooting sports scene is gearing up for a major upgrade, and it’s a win for every 2A enthusiast who believes in grassroots-driven infrastructure. The newly minted Montana Shooting Sports Task Force—born from House Bill 899, championed by Rep. Kerri Seekins-Crowe—is hitting the ground running, calling on everyday Montanans to shape the future of shooting facilities across the state. Coordinated by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP), this group isn’t just window dressing; they’re tasked with a thorough audit of current ranges, from public spots to private clubs, delivering actionable recommendations by October 2026. The real game-changer? An open online survey where you can weigh in directly—because nothing says pro-2A like putting power back in the hands of shooters, not bureaucrats.

This isn’t mere bureaucracy; it’s a strategic play in the broader fight to fortify Second Amendment strongholds. Montana, already a beacon for gun owners with its permissive laws and vast public lands, faces growing pressures from urbanization, environmental regs, and anti-gun lobbies nibbling at range access. By crowdsourcing input, the task force sidesteps top-down mandates, ensuring facilities evolve to meet real needs—like modernizing safety standards, expanding youth training programs, or building multi-use complexes that double as competition venues and family intro-to-shooting hubs. Imagine state-of-the-art ranges that host everything from silhouette shoots to tactical training, boosting local economies through tourism and events while training the next generation of responsible owners. For the 2A community, this means more resilient infrastructure against closure threats, echoing successes in states like Arizona and Texas where public-private range investments have turned skeptics into supporters.

The implications ripple far beyond Big Sky Country: as red states like Montana lead, it sets a blueprint for others battling range shortages amid ammo taxes and lead bans. If you’re a Montanan (or just a 2A patriot), hit that survey now—your voice could greenlight the ranges of tomorrow. This is how we build: not with apologies, but with action. Stay vigilant, shooters; the future’s in your sights.

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