Mike Commander Shooting Range a state-of-the-art facility

ALBANY — The Georgia Department of Natural Resources has definitely thrown away the “this is the way we’ve always done it” manual when it comes to the newest rendition of their archery and firearms ranges. It’s a good thing I didn’t take a few firearms when I rode out Leary Road to the Mike Commander Shooting Range to check out the improvements I had been hearing about. If I had, I probably would not be at my computer now.

It’s probably been a decade since I last shot at the range located on Chickasawhatchee Wildlife Management Area. As I pulled into the parking lot, it was immediately apparent a lot of things had changed since then. Today, the range consists of state-of-the-art rifle, pistol and archery ranges as well as a classroom, well-maintained facilities and handicap accessibility.