Hey there folks, long time lurker here.
I recently turned 18 and got an M1 Garand from my father as a gift along with an NRA membership. I've been shooting at the Burnsville Pistol and Rifle Range since I was 15 and I absolutely love that place. The staff there is helpful and the facilities are great but ever since I started getting more into shooting, I've run into some limitations with their range. Shooting in the rifle bay could only be done from the sitting position at a maximum range of 46 yard - which is not a problem for normal plinking but I'm thinking about shooting at longer ranges and in different positions so I can hopefully prepare myself for CMP Service Rifle matches. Besides getting myself into CMP Service Rifle, I just want to have a bit more freedom in shooting my guns outdoors with less limitations so I could become a better shooter.
I've looked into the Dakota County Gun Club but they have a long waiting list. I've tried contacting Faribault Rifle and Pistol Club but I have not yet received any responses and I do not know of anyone who can sponsor me. I live in the Apple Valley area.