Our History

[trx_sc_title title_style=”accent” link_style=”default” title=”Range History” subtitle=”The Honey Island Shooting Range is located in the Pearl River Wildlife Management Area at exit 5B on Interstate 59 near the town of Pearl River Louisiana.” description=”Prior to September of 1993 the range was operated by the State of Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. It was closed due to maintenance issues. Since September of 1993, Southeast Louisiana Firearms Safety, Inc. (SELFS Inc.) has operated the range. SELFS Inc. is a non-profit, federal tax-exempt corporation, entirely composed of volunteers, which operates the range for the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. SELFS’ primary goal is to provide the public with a safe, supervised place to shoot. Some of the founders were Dan Keiser, President, RSO #2, Peter Graffagnino, Vice President, RSO #3, Jimmy Fowler, Secretary, RSO #1, James LeBlanc, Treasusrer, RSO #4 and Ed Shamis, Legal Counsel, RSO #5. Their vision, leadership, determination, and outstanding efforts resulted in the organization we have today. Which by the way, 2023 is SELFS 30th anniversary.”]

Range Timeline

1993

In September of 1993 the rifle berm was only 190 feet wide and 16 feet high. The rifle line itself was 100 feet wide with 6 firing positions. The pistol line was 50 feet wide with a 6 foot berm.

1996

In 1996 we built a covered check-in station at the range.

1998

In 1998, Honey Island Shooting Range, added four additional firing positions to the rifle line.

2004

In 2004 the rifle berm was expanded to 210 feet wide and 30 feet tall with fifteen covered firing positions. The pistol berm is now 150 feet wide and 15 feet tall. The pistol line now has 30 firing positions.

2007

In 2007 the Learning Center was built.

[trx_sc_title title_style=”accent” link_style=”default” title=”Team of Professional || Combat Veterans”]

1978

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1980

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1994

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2001

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2014

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