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skoodge
08-12-2018, 14:37
Does anyone know the laws for shooting a bow and arrow in my backyard in the middle of the Springs? Best I can find is El Paso county laws against reckless discharge of a firearm or shooting a bow and arrow; but I wouldn't be reckless. I'd have a target and backstop.

Thanks.
Mercula
08-12-2018, 14:59
No helpful info but yea it can be sketchy if someone wants to be a dick. We shot out in the backyard under 20yrds so people couldnt really see us before. There is the whole within 1/4 mi of occupied building thing too.
Wulf202
08-12-2018, 15:00
Not legal.
thedave1164
08-12-2018, 15:03
SSS
wyome
08-12-2018, 15:04
Dunno about the Springs, but The Rock city laws say you can't shoot/discharge firearms/weapons in the city limits. Bow and arrow was considered a firearm/weapon when the officer had a nice chat with me. If I ever find out who ratted me out I'll make sure they get a nice breeding pair of prairie dogs for their troubles...
sellersm
08-12-2018, 15:58
Can’t recall where I found the information, but I remember that it’s illegal. Crossbow is too.


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ben4372
08-12-2018, 19:13
Many municipalities don't allow paintball either. Aurora says no airsoft either, per news story a while ago.
Irving
08-12-2018, 19:43
This is the real reason why archers wear full camo.
skoodge
08-12-2018, 22:28
Well this is disappointing, I guess I won't be buying one any time soon. I'll just have to stick to Duck Hunt [LOL]
theGinsue
08-12-2018, 22:57
Right there with you brother. I have a beautiful Cabela's compound by BowTech and can't find time to get to the range to shoot it. Thing is, last I knew Memorial Park has an outdoor archery range. Last I checked, Memorial Park is withing the city limits...but because it's set up by the city it's exempt from the law.

I learned all about the ridiculous CS law several years back when my son was nearly arrested for shooting airsoft in a nearby park with his friends. Almost got tazed (really, VERY close to getting tazed..guy put his hand on the weapon) when I calmly and politely asked if the law they'd just read to me included 5 year olds with Super Soaker squirt guns because it technically meets the same definition. In actuality, if someone wanted to press the point, discharging a squirt gun in CS CAN get a child arrested (unless the law has since been updated).
sellersm
08-13-2018, 06:59
There used to be an archery range at USAFA. Not sure if it’s still available?


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Hoser
08-13-2018, 08:08
There used to be an archery range at USAFA. Not sure if it’s still available?



Yes. And its an excellent range.
ChickNorris
08-13-2018, 08:11
http://www.wheretoshootcolorado.com/archery

Unsure how current the info is.
CS1983
08-13-2018, 08:57
Bear Creek over off of 21st street - free and 20-30 yards, bring your own targets.

Pelligrinos - 10 bucks, 20 yards, indoor

Archery school of the rockies - Not sure of cost $10?

Cheyenne Mountain State Park - parking $7 (free if DV plates) and includes the 10-80 yard static range. 3D range additional $3.

USAFA - kind of a pain, frankly. But it's a nice range.

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If you want to check out the Cheyenne Mountain State Park one, I have DV plates so we could meet up and shoot static range for free and 3D only costs $3.
wyome
08-13-2018, 13:32
USAFA archery range is amazing... dial in on the targets, then head off into the woods to walk a course
Zundfolge
08-13-2018, 13:34
Bear Creek over off of 21st street - free and 20-30 yards, bring your own targets.

I don't think I've ever actually seen anyone using that range (so it should at least be uncrowded).
Aloha_Shooter
08-13-2018, 21:16
I"ve seen people using the Bear Creek range, have used it myself. Nice place to sling some wood.