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Celebrate National Shooting Sports Month

By moabtimes.com · August 20, 2026 · 1 min read
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Utah News spotted this story published August 5, 2026 at moabtimes.com. Full coverage may follow as more sources report.

August is National Shooting Sports Month, making it a great time to visit a shooting range. Established ranges are also a safer option for wildfire prevention, especially if youre planning to target shoot with firearms during the current hot, dry conditions.

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