Jay Henges Shooting Range

A: Well, I just read the info on the site, and it sounds like they need to rebuild the trap. I'm guessing 6-9 months after they sign a contract.

- Greg Kramer (6 years ago)

A: The range reopened this weekend 10/15/20.

- Brian McGuire (4 years ago)

A: The range remains closed pending a satisfactory resolution from the contractor, Action Target. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is continuing to seek a resolution regarding the rifle/pistol range at the Jay Henges Shooting Range and Outdoor Education Center in High Ridge. The range remains closed until further notice due to safety issues with the facilityΓÇÖs bullet trap. The rifle/pistol range was designed to be a full-containment range. However, structural plates of the bullet trap have separated over time, leaving unsafe gaps where projectiles could escape. MDC has been pursuing the issue with the contractor, Action Target of Provo, Utah since the problem developed and is currently awaiting a satisfactory resolution. No estimate as to when the range will be reopened can occur until then. However, MDC is seeking a lasting and safe solution as soon as possible

- Jay Henges Shooting Range (5 years ago)

A: I've wondered this too. Why did we need a multi-million dollar range at Henges and at August A. Busch. We're shooters, looking for a cheap place to have fun and shoot not a Vegas resort. A dirt berm is and was 100% sufficient and a lot cheaper to construct and maintain. I'm not sure why there was a decision to make every range into a "5 star" range and drop a ton of tax payer money in to them.

- Andrew Grant (6 years ago)

A: There is a safety issue with the trap itself. Plates have slipped allowing the opportunity of projectiles not to be directed into the trap. We have been working with contractors to correct the issue, which has taken longer than anticipated. While we are working to resolve the issue, we have no estimate as to when it will reopen. The shotgun trap fields, pattern board, static archery range and outdoor education center building remain open for public use and programs.

- Jay Henges Shooting Range (6 years ago)

A: I'm thankful tax dollars are being used for something useful. An upgrade is well deserved and I am thankful.

- Bob Anders (6 years ago)

A: I appreciate your interest in the range and understand your frustration with the closure. Since the range improvements were completed in 2010, the Department has periodically experienced ongoing problems with the improvements. We have tried to work with the contractor to address these problems and to ensure the range meets the contract specifications. Unfortunately, we havenΓÇÖt been able to move forward with correcting the problem because of potential litigation and a lack of cooperation with the contractor. Instead of waiting any longer, staff are actively working with outside legal counsel to select experts that will evaluate and document the damage to the existing bullet trap. Once the damage is documented we will then remove the existing trap and replace it with a new bullet trap. We want the range to be available to the public as soon as possible, but we also have to ensure that the range is structurally sound and safe for public use. At this time there is no expected reopening

- Jay Henges Shooting Range (5 years ago)

A: I took a MO conservation class there last fall, and specifically asked the agent for a definitive answer. He told everyone he couldn't give us one, but that they've tried multiple times to hire contractors to come in and fix it, but no one has been able to. There apparently is no clear fix, and most contractors say it all needs to be ripped out and fully replaced. MOC refuses to allow that to happen, since it will prove they screwed up in the first place, and continue to try and find a solution to just fixing it instead of replacing it. Please read my original review. It talks about this.

- M B (5 years ago)

A: Thank you for the insight Mike. That doesnt surprise me in the least.

- James Simpson (5 years ago)

A: I asked once about this when I showed up after they had already closed to shoot trap. They told me they can't control what Google puts down for operating hours. Google controls what hours are shown if you look up 'Jay henges shooting range'. You have to go to their .gov website where it outlines everything, including dates and times that they are open/closed with the yearly hour change.

- Patrick Dempsey (3 years ago)

A: The plan is early Fall. Trap and archery are open now

- Jay Henges Shooting Range (4 years ago)

A: Pistol and rifle range which is closed for replacement is usually 4 dollars per hour. Trap is 4 dollars per round of 25 birds. Archery and pattern board are 4 dollars per hour as well.

- Jay Henges Shooting Range (5 years ago)

A: Call them

- MYSLACS LLC Lawn & Landscapes (Maverick R) (7 years ago)

A: You cease fire every 15 minutes

- Mad Moe (7 years ago)

A: Call them

- MYSLACS LLC Lawn & Landscapes (Maverick R) (7 years ago)