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Hunters Can Test Shotguns at State Firing Ranges
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- The Illinois State Police has announced its firing ranges will be open on Nov. 14 to hunters for sighting in and test-firing shotguns before deer hunting season.

Firing ranges in Joliet, Pontiac, Pawnee, Effingham, Pecatonica, and LaSalle will be available to the public from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The annual program is offered in cooperation with the Department of Natural Resources.

Reservations can be made by calling ahead to the state police district offices. Targets will be provided. There's no charge for use of the range.

Participants must have a valid firearm owner ID card and transport the firearm legally by having it unloaded and in a case.

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11 03 09 by Newsroom
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