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boeman · ***Power User*** Offline Joined: Jun 16, 2007 Posts: 28

This is an incredibly silly question but I'm very curious.

Are there any artillery ranges where civilians can pay to fire artillery for fun in the US or Canada?

I know artillery rounds are very expensive so I'm certainly not inquiring about the use of contemporary ammunition. Still, a flash, a bang and a corresponding thump with smoke and fire would be nice. I would also surmise that a crew would be provided to allow you to attempt various gun procedures under controlled circumstances.

Thanks.

Roy_A_Lingle

Hi Boeman! Hi Folks!

I don't have clue. I would try searching the www for reinactment organizations. I have seen a number of cannons on the History channel shows. Also search the History channel shows for credits. Gunney has had a number of heavy weapons on his show that they fired. My guess would be that there are a few out there some where in the US.

Good Luck!
Sgt, Scouts out!

Kurt_Laughlin · ***Power User*** Offline Joined: Jan 24, 2006 Posts: 577

The N-SSA has a gigantic Civil War shooting match twice a year in Winchester VA. Among the weapons fired in competition are mortars and field guns, both black poweder muzzle loaders.

KL

Doug_Kibbey

The Knob Creek guys may be able to accomdate, though it's not their main thing...

www.machinegunshoot.com/index.html

BB-61

boeman,

Check with these guys they might be able to help you.

Camp Grayling Historic Long Range Artillery Competition:

www.museumandcollector...index.html

BB-61

boeman · ***Power User*** Offline Joined: Jun 16, 2007 Posts: 28

Thanks for the responses everyone!

Here's to hoping I'll find something with artillery dating from 1914 and up (but of course, willing to settle for American Civil War era cannnons)!

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