Went to top gun range in Houston, Tx. Guy there said no steel bullets..Anyone know why? Think i can shoot them anywhere else? Perhaps an outdoor gun range? The are monarch FMJ 9mm steel rounds..Thanks!
Indoor ranges and ranges that provide steel targets don't like them because of the additional wear and tear on their equipment. Some outdoor ranges don't allow them because they can strike sparks when they hit rocks and cause a fire. Others don't care. Best to call ahead or check the range's web site, if any, to see what they allow and don't allow.
However, I cannot under any circumstance travel with loaded rifle magazines in my car. Those I have to load at the range because it would be illegal for me to travel to the range with loaded magazines. Even if I don't have a rifle in the car, I cannot possess loaded rifle magazines while traveling. All long guns (shotguns included) must be unloaded and secured in the vehicle, including magazines or tubes. There are several states with restrictions against traveling with loaded rifle magazines, so I'd suggest you check your state laws first, and if it is permissible in your state, then find out if the range will allow it too.
