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BB Gun Shooting for Kids
Posted on 11/8/26 at 1:03 pm
Posted on 11/8/26 at 1:03 pm
Where can I take my 11 year old to shoot a BB gun or air rifle? It appears that they are regulated the same as a fire arm. I'm looking for a place in the Baton Rouge area. Willing to drive a bit.
This post was edited on 11/8/26 at 1:08 pm
Posted on 11/8/26 at 1:14 pm to BTRDD
Every time I complain about my small town having zero amenities, it’s a thread like this that reminds me of why I don’t live in a city 
Try Waddill Outdoor Center on Flannery.
Try Waddill Outdoor Center on Flannery.
This post was edited on 11/8/26 at 1:15 pm
Posted on 11/8/26 at 3:28 pm to ConnectTheDots
Agree with you CTDs! I live in a subdivision with large lots and some sloping yards. We have a target attached to the side of a pine tree between mine and my neighbor’s houses. We shoot a metal target with spinning circular steel discs. I can sit on my rear deck and shoot the target anytime. 
Posted on 11/8/26 at 3:50 pm to Yewkindewit
It does suck having to drive 30-40 minutes to the closest walmart or decent restaurant. But there’s just something about being able to burn stuff and shoot a gun whenever I want
Posted on 11/8/26 at 4:33 pm to BTRDD
Not knocking you for trying to do the right thing OP, BUT, why not just the back yard?
They are quiet, BB’s don’t travel far…
A good target and your set.
I shoot my pcp in my back yard all the time. Sometimes with multiple buddies with PCP’s.
There are a couple air gun ranges through BREC around BR.
They are quiet, BB’s don’t travel far…
A good target and your set.
I shoot my pcp in my back yard all the time. Sometimes with multiple buddies with PCP’s.
There are a couple air gun ranges through BREC around BR.
This post was edited on 11/8/26 at 4:36 pm
Posted on 11/8/26 at 6:56 pm to ConnectTheDots
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But there’s just something about being able to burn stuff and shoot a gun whenever I want
My dad always said the best thing about living out in the country was being able to pee off the back porch anytime you want.
Posted on 11/8/26 at 7:37 pm to Shut Up Mulllet
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Not knocking you for trying to do the right thing OP, BUT, why not just the back yard?
They are quiet, BB’s don’t travel far…
A good target and your set.
We actually have this, but it isn't the same as getting out on the side of the road. When we are out in Madisonville, we go to the Lake at the Light House and shoot. There just isn't a place like that here.
I thank everyone for the suggestions. We will checkout the range that was suggested.
Posted on 11/8/26 at 9:05 pm to BTRDD
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Where can I take my 11 year old to shoot a BB gun or air rifle?
Backyard plinking since I was 5
Still have my daisy from the early 1980s sitting on the back porch.
Posted on 11/9/26 at 7:55 am to BTRDD
There is a pellet rifle range at the Airline Hwy BREC park near Highland Rd.
Posted on 11/9/26 at 8:02 am to BTRDD
There's an air rifle range at the state fairgrounds. Also, your kid is old enough for 4H. It might be a little late to join, but check with your school 4H leader. I know Ascension has a great 4H shooting sports program. EBR has one too. It's a great place to start. They teach hunter's education and have coaches that will show proper shooting technique, sight picture, etc. Air rifle and BB are both disciplines in the program, along with archery, shotgun, 22 rifle, air pistol, 22 pistol, muzzleloader, etc. The Louisiana 4H shooting team has won the National Championship the last few years in a row.
If you live in a neighborhood, you can make a BB target for the back yard. Air rifle is probably a little too powerful for comfort in a small backyard target, but it's doable. A cardboard box full of stuffing is all you need for BB.
If you live in a neighborhood, you can make a BB target for the back yard. Air rifle is probably a little too powerful for comfort in a small backyard target, but it's doable. A cardboard box full of stuffing is all you need for BB.
This post was edited on 11/9/26 at 8:07 am
Posted on 11/9/26 at 8:13 am to BTRDD
Airgun range at the state fair grounds on Airline Hwy
Posted on 11/9/26 at 10:16 am to BTRDD
Just get a metal plinking target and set it up in the back yard. Use Dust Devil Frangible BB's. They disitergate on impact and wont ricochet.
Posted on 11/9/26 at 10:20 am to PHNBK
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Dust Devil Frangible BB's
Learned something new today!
Posted on 11/9/26 at 11:14 am to BTRDD
BREC has an air gun range.
This post was edited on 11/9/26 at 11:17 am
Posted on 11/9/26 at 11:21 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
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Dust Devil Frangible BB's
Learned something new today!
No joke, how have I never heard of these? I'm curious how they do if you shoot someone on accident?
Posted on 11/9/26 at 11:27 am to baldona
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No joke, how have I never heard of these? I'm curious how they do if you shoot someone on accident?
Unless they are made out of metal, I doubt they'd notice or appreciate the distinction
Posted on 11/9/26 at 11:31 am to Joshjrn
I wonder how they'll work in my full auto CO2 powered rig
Definitely going to try them. Steel BB's ricochet worse than anything else on earth. I wish lead BB's worked decently.
Definitely going to try them. Steel BB's ricochet worse than anything else on earth. I wish lead BB's worked decently.
Posted on 11/10/26 at 8:49 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
I don't know if I'd want to run those in our competition BB guns. They're single shot, muzzle load, and we use match grade precision .177 unplated chrome steel ball bearings. I don't even load BB's that fell on the ground because I don't want to put any dust in the barrel.
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