Skeet shooting Ranges or Open areas?

[Darthv8der]

Was curious if anyone knew of a place around the New Orleans area for shooting Clays? Either an actual range/club or even just an open field that you wont get in trouble for shooting in? I have a hankering to shoot and pistol ammo is still a bit ridiculous to find. I am pretty new to the area so I dont have a lot of local knowledge on where is acceptable to shoot. Any Ideas?

 

[tallwalker]

High Point Shooting Grounds in Belle Chasse near the naval station maybe? I have shot some tournaments there but it has been a while now. Seems I remember they don't have skeet or trap, but they do have 5-stand and a nice sporting clays course. If you have never tried it, I highly recommend sporting clays. Kind of like golf with shotguns.

 

[Darthv8der]

Have you ever been to the South Louisiana Gun Club? I work right down the road from High Point and I didnt even know it! I will have to go check it out.

 

[trout25red]

There is a skeet range in Avondale that is in the shadow of the Huey Long Bridge. I went about a year ago, so I assume it is still open.

 

[Darthv8der]

Yah I think that is the South Louisiana Gun Club. How were the prices? I was thinking of going by there tomorrow to check it out.

 

[trout25red]

I'm sorry I don't remember the costs. I believe it was about $20 per person. There is also a membership that makes sense if you go often.

 

[brooksmd]

Honey Island has a 3 position skeet area. Clays can be launched away from shooter or towards and both at the same time. Also have a rabbit machine. Range fee is $6 for the day and I think $3 per box of shells which covers the cost of the clays. Very nice facility. Check out their website.

 

[DWT]

FYI, the South Louisiana Gun Club is open Wed, Thurs., Sat., Sun., from 1-6:PM. Trap/skeet only, $10.00/round(25 targets), open to the public, #7.5, 8, 9 shot only.