Williamson Co. Sheriff's Office firing range opened for hunters | Events

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - Williamson County Sheriff Bennie Vick would like announced the Sheriff's Office Firing Range will be open to persons that would like to sight in their hunting guns for the upcoming firearm deer season.

The Range will be open to the public from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 10.

According to Sheriff Vick, hunters are invited to come and sight their firearms at the Range. The Range provides a safe and controlled environment for this activity.

The Range is equipped with shooting benches and sand bags. Marked distances range from 25 yards to 200 yards.

Hunters can bring shotguns, muzzleloaders and pistols to the Range. The Sheriff's Office will provide targets, however hunters may bring their own targets if they wish.

Directions to the Williamson County Firearms Range are as follows:

• Route 13 east of Marion to Stilley's Mill Road (Tru Bilt is on the north side of Route 13 at Stilley’s Mill Road.)
• Turn north on Stilley's Mill Road to Philadelphia Road
• Turn east on Philadelphia Road and go to the dead end
• You will see the Range signs at the first gate.

If you have any questions, you may contact the Williamson County Sheriff's Office at 618-997-6541 ext 9, and ask for Deputy John Fleming. You may also email Deputy Fleming at jfleming@wcsheriff.com if you have any questions.

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