Shooting Ranges may be subject to numerous local, state and federal regulations, just like other activities and operations.  The links on this page represent relevant State and Federal references that may directly or indirectly impact your range. Other laws, permits, procedures, etc. may also apply and this page should not be regarded as all encompassing.

Michigan

• Michigan Environmental Regulations Fact Sheet (pdf file)
• Part 31, Water Resources Protection
• Part 111, Hazardous Waste Management 
• Part 115, Solid Waste Management  (pdf file)
• Part 201, Environmental Remediation
• Best Management Practices at Active Shooting Ranges   Operational Memorandum 111-23 (pdf file)

Federal

• Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

• Clean Water Act

• Superfund Emergency Response Program

Miscellaneous

• Court Decision in Connecticut Coastal Fishermen's Association v. Remington Arms Co.

• Characterization and Remediation of Soils at Closed Small Arms Firing Ranges; produced by ITRC's Small Arms Firing Range Team.This document serves as a tool for planning and evaluating lead soil remediation systems.