A shopkeeper informed me that there is a Parsi 'shikari' who stays at a farm called Meher Park in the village, who will be able to guide me. As soon as I entered the large gate of Meher Park,a Great Dane and an Argentine Mastiff welcomed me with showing their teeth & growling at me furiously from the verandah. A large wild Boar trophy instantly took my attention. A parsi gentleman Mr.Merwan Irani is the owner of this Armory. They are into buying-selling and repairing fire arms as well as are authorised agents of Prcihole Air Rifles & Pistols.He and his son are renowned shooters and are active in the District Rifle association.There is a make-shift 10mtr range too.We had a long chat on the common interests,from Dogs to farming & offroading to shooting etc.
He informed me that 'Palghar District Rifle Association' doesn't have own range.There is one in VIVA collage in Virar,which is accessible to very few shooters..All the other shooters practice normally in the backyards and occasionally use MRA range in worli.
Their Address is- Meher Armory, Meher Park, Meher Villa,Dungipada,Palghar(E).Pin:401404
Me too had asked locally for the range and the gun shop - but no luck. Google threw me up some sweet trekking spots though, when asked for "Palghar range". So no chances of any prax in Palghar whenever I visit. Have to go there to attend a wedding reception end of Nov, but towards Mahim side. BTW, is it the residence of the former MH champ in 10m & 50m ? (No, they do not know me socially or personally 
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