Prince George's County Trap and Skeet Center
The Prince George's County Trap and Skeet Center is a premier shooting range facility located in Glenn Dale, Maryland. As the name indicates, the center primarily specializes in providing facilities for trap and skeet shooting, making it an ideal destination for both professional shooters and novices. They have fully automated trap and skeet fields that are well-maintained to ensure optimal shooting conditions, along with a lighted skeet field that allows for nighttime shooting.
For new shooters, the center provides training and courses to help them get started, with experienced trainers available to guide you through the process. For the seasoned shooter, the center offers a comprehensive pro shop stocked with all the necessary gear and accessories, from firearms to ammunition.
The range also hosts various monthly shooting events, competitive leagues, and NRA-sanctioned firearm training courses. It welcomes school, scout, and organized youth groups to promote youth shooting sports. Additionally, the venue can be hired for private events, boasting of a clubhouse and picnic areas suited for birthday parties or corporate functions.
Reading Material
If you are going to be a gun owner or head to the shooting range, you must know how to handle firearms safely. Here are a couple of easy-to-read gun safety book options for your to consider.
Shooting Range Gear
If you are heading for the shooting range for the first time, consider the following list of items to have with you.
- Firearms
- Ammunition
- Eye Protection
- Ear Protection
- Shooting Targets
- Staple Gun or Tape (for attaching targets)
- Range Bag
- Cleaning Kit for Firearms
- Shooting Gloves