BOUNDARY MAPS CAN QUICKLY BECOME OUTDATED
tional signage and volunteer trash collection.
“Frankly, I think BLM, Metro and the Forest Service ought to blitz these areas with a zero-tolerance, total enforcement period,” he said. “Coupled with an educational program, word-ofmouth would likely make this effective. Even one dedicated cop could do wonders.”
Those groups are working to get the word out.
“The Southern Nevada District of BLM has been partnering with Clark County, Metro, Nevada Highway Patrol and local recreation groups to provide outreach
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and educate recreational shooters on the rules at some of the popular shooting areas, and we plan to continue this outreach in the future,” BLM spokesperson John Asselin said.
But even the most informed can find the information hard to parse out. As new construction changes the landscape, areas that were once remote enough to shoot or hunt in safely become illegal. Boundary maps become outdated faster than they can be printed.
Metro spokesman Jay Rivera recommends bypassing the guessing game by going to a designated space to shoot, such as the Clark County Shooting Complex.
“It’s a great place for shooting, and you can do it safely,” Rivera said.