S-3 Operations & Training

kaneohe bay range recreational fire program

Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH) hosts a Recreational Firing Program aimed at enhancing marksmanship skills and promoting firearm safety. The program is open to active-duty military personnel and their guests, local, state, and federal law enforcement officers, as well as Department of Defense civilians and contractors assigned to MCBH. All participants are required to provide their own firearms and ammunition.

Please refer to the chart below for updates and range closures. It provides the most current information regarding the ranges' status.

Rec Fire availability is tentative and any updates for availability, personnel should contact the range control SNCOIC at 808-496-5663.

contacts

For any questions or concerns, please contact the Range SNCOIC:

• Phone: (808) 496-5663

• Email: corey.kolb@usmc.mil

how to sign up for the recreational fire event

Step 1: Email the following information to corey.kolb@usmc.mil:
•    Full Name
•    Rank/CTR/CIV
•    Weapon Serial Number
•    Weapon Type
•    Caliber
•    Make and Model
•    CLEOC Registration Number
•    Email Address

Step 2: Read and complete the Recreational Activity Indemnity and Hold Harmless Agreement.

Step 3: Email the completed agreement and the information from Step 1 to corey.kolb@usmc.mil.

Step 4:Arrive behind the range control building (Bldg. 1584) for check-in at 12:30 p.m.
•    Directions: From the MCBH gates, follow the posted signs to the range entrance and designated parking areas.
•    Parking: Ensure you have pre-approval from the SNCOIC and possess a Parking Pass adequately displayed in the front window of your vehicle. Shooters without these items may not park closer to the check-in station. Parking passes are issued to those with disabilities and properly displayed handicap plaques or license plates.

The following site is for directions from the main gate of MCBH.
https://www.mcbhawaii.marines.mil/Portals/114/WebImages/Departments/OperationsTraining/Gate-entry-directions.jpg

The following site is for range entrance and parking.
https://www.mcbhawaii.marines.mil/Portals/114/WebImages/Departments/OperationsTraining/Parking-and-check-in.jpg

For any questions regarding the monthly recreational fire event, please contact the Range SNCOIC at the email provided in Step 1.

program basics

• Event Timing: The recreational fire event is held on the first Friday of every month. Check-in begins at 12:30 p.m. The ranges go hot at 1:00 p.m., and the final cease-fire will be called no later than 4:05 p.m.
   
• Eligibility: This event is open to military personnel and their guests, local, state, and federal law enforcement personnel, and DoD civilians and contractors working on MCBH.
   
• Firearm Restrictions:
   
• Range R2: Designated for pistols and shotguns only, with calibers not to exceed .45
   
• Range R5: Designated for all weapon systems, with calibers not to exceed .50.
   
• Registration Requirement: All firearms must be registered with the State of Hawaii and the MCBH Provost Marshal's Office (PMO).
   
• Age Requirements: The minimum age to participate is 12. Individuals between the ages of 12 and 18 who are not active duty service members must be accompanied by an adult.
   
• Safety Gear: Closed-toe shoes, ear protection, and eye protection are mandatory for all shooters. Observers may only approach the firing line if they wear the required safety gear.

• Spent Brass: Shooters are responsible for the collection and proper disposal of their own spent brass. While range personnel may assist in specific circumstances, the primary responsibility remains with each individual shooter.

• Professionalism and courtesy: All individuals participating in the monthly Recreational Fire event at MCBH Kaneohe Bay Range—including range personnel—are expected to always conduct themselves in a professional and courteous manner. Failure to uphold these standards may result in immediate removal from the range and disqualification from future participation in the event.