Range Cleanup Day, June 25th - South Site [Archive] - Colorado AR-15 Shooters Club Discussion Forums

WillysWagon

06-21-2011, 11:05

With the recent ‘bad publicity’ in the Gazette on irresponsible shooters in the Pikes Peak National Forest, I want to organize a Range Cleanup Day. I’m shooting for this Saturday, June 25th at the South Site area. Next weekend is the 4th of July weekend, so didn’t want to do it then and I feel it’s important to jump on this quick. I will be taking ‘Before & After’ pics of the work we did and post them on the site to show the awesome work we did.

I may also script an e-mail to send to the local media to let them know not ‘all shooters’ are dragging up water heaters and computers to shot at and we don’t shoot at tree’s. I’ll be bringing trash bags, rakes, water, soda and snacks for us to eat as we work. This will be more of a cleanup/hanging out type day rather than shooting. Not to say I won’t bring a plinker or 2 to have some fun with J

It was mentioned in another thread about not having your pic taken as to not be associated with a ‘Gun Club’. That’s cool, but come up and help out anyway, I won’t snap a pic of anyone, just the work being done !

Let me know if you can make it so I'll know how much drink & snacks to bring.

I'll be there about 7:30 in hopes of getting the main range area blocked off from shooters so we can clean.
As far as trash dumping, haven't worked that out yet, but I know I can dump several bags (some pallets too) in the dumpster at work.

Thanks,
Kyle

glock21

06-21-2011, 11:12

How far is the south site from denver?

WillysWagon

06-21-2011, 11:20

Just over an hour I think, not positive though.

TEAMRICO

06-21-2011, 11:32

What time and where can we dump the trash after, any landfills or just to the nearest hippies house?
Id like to be there to load up the truck and help out.

Scanker19

06-21-2011, 11:40

I'll be the first, what time? I'll bring my truck and help with the snack a bit.

ghettodub

06-21-2011, 11:42

Wish I could. Got a wedding to go to on Saturday...bleh...

hollohas

06-21-2011, 11:46

How far is the south site from denver?

About 1.5-1.75 hours if you take the scenic route (Hwy 285 to Pine Junction, turn left at the light on CO 126, turn right in Deckers on Hwy 67.)

WillysWagon

06-21-2011, 11:58

I'll be there at 7:30 in hopes of blocking the main range off for cleaning.
For trash dumping, I can take a couple of pallets and several bags to dump at work. I'll take the rest of the bags home to put in my garbage can for regular trash guys to get. Last time I was up there, I didn't see any appliances, just a few pallets.

Ronin13

06-21-2011, 12:25

Wish I could. Got a wedding to go to on Saturday...bleh...

[LOL] That's so crazy! I have a wedding to go to on Sat too! He's one of my best friends that I grew up with so ordinarily I'd just skip the proceedings and go straight to the reception after I did some shooting/cleanup... Oh well.

Jeff350

06-21-2011, 12:48

It wasn't TOO bad when I was up there last weekend. I didn't see any major trash left there, just millions of shotgun wads, spent shell casings, and broken clays.

I wish I could make the clean-up. I will be down for the next one!

leatherneck448

06-21-2011, 12:51

im gonna be in raton at the whittington center on saturday. sorry I cant make it guys, I'd love to help

islandermyk

06-21-2011, 12:53

This is my time to contribute. I believe I can make it out there this Saturday and help out in the cleaning project... and maybe shoot off a few rounds?[Coffee]
Please shoot me directions starting on I-225 goin south or a physical address I can Google... I'm located in Aurora. I've never been there so I'd hate to get lost and not show up.
PM me [Beer]

Scanker19

06-21-2011, 13:53

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=111844454099970657498.000479c1cf7537e8510af&z=9

Here is a map from our site under places to shoot. It has everything on it so you'll want to find the spot north of woodland park on 67.
I hope many more will join in.

Rico I think 2-4 has a few open dumpsters.........[ROFL1]

Byte Stryke

06-21-2011, 14:44

Cant make it this weekend.
already have plans :(

WillysWagon

06-21-2011, 15:52

Cant make it this weekend.
already have plans :(

No problem, I'm confident some 'jackwagon' will mess it up soon enough.
I'll do another cleanup later in the year.
This may be something good for others to do to their 'local range'.

06-21-2011, 17:29

Would the forest service block the area for a few hours? Much safer that way, and good for them to see that somebody cares.

Elhuero

06-21-2011, 17:48

I wish I could go[Mad]

jplove71

06-21-2011, 18:01

Would the forest service block the area for a few hours?Perhaps someone could call and ask? Maybe arrange for a coordinated effort between the USFS and those of us that go to do a clean up.

jerrymrc

06-21-2011, 18:17

I have to work.[DrillS]

alxone

06-21-2011, 18:24

ok ill fess up , since big mat tried to get the last one going i have been going to south site 2-4 times a week . picking up trash , tv's , mountains of shotgun hulks , brass , lead , steel and all sort of shot up sh*t (i do recycle a lot of it to help pay for gas). spending 20-40 hours a week cleaning up has helped a lot (the place is cleaner ). i usually get there around 7-8 am and leave around 5-6 .
the main area is a real mess but i have sort of gotten lane 2 in order (8 hours with a rake and 3 full trash bags later , but its a nicer lane to shoot in (as i have been told by many shooters ) .
wish i could make saturday (have plans to take my father out) but for those of you who cant make this one , feel free to meet me any monday or wednesday (yes ill be there tomorrow just like last week)
i always have a spare trash bag for a fellow shooter .
hope i dont sound like an ass and also hope you guys have fun and get tons done

jplove71

06-21-2011, 18:28

I have to work.[DrillS]
Call in sick. :)

Jeff350

06-21-2011, 18:29

alxone

06-21-2011, 18:37

Well you must be the reason the lane I was shooting in last weekend was relatively clean! Thank you for your efforts to keep our shooting area open.
thanks , i have a good time (even if i walk around mumbling f*k*ng slobs ) , get to hang out in the hills and get plenty of trigger time [Tooth]

Scanker19

06-21-2011, 20:47

If any one from Longmont is going to go to this PM i have a favor to ask.

Half Live

06-21-2011, 21:10

I was just planing on going down in the next week or 2 but I work the 25th.

WillysWagon

06-21-2011, 21:25

Thanks for all the work you've done alxone, it showed the last time I was up there !!!! Hopefully, the work we do this weekend will compliment. To those going, I look forward to seeing you all there. I even have a new toy to bring [Beer].

theGinsue

06-21-2011, 21:50

From: http://www.co-ar15.com/forums/showthread.php?p=42222#post42222

South Shooting Spot

SOUTH SHOOT N39 08.603 W105 07.697 7864 ft

If you go to Google Maps (http://maps.google.com) and enter this GPS LAT/LONG (N39 08.603 W105 07.697) into the search block it will bring you to the location of the South Site.

Looking forward to seeing as many of you there as can make it!

Oh yeah, don't forget to bring your leaf rakes - it makes getting those pesky shotgun shell hulls together so much easier.

ETA: alxone: (1) You don't sound like an a$$; and (2) I can't thank you enough for your efforts for all shooters.

hammer03

06-21-2011, 22:14

Spent a good amount of time last weekend picking up trash and steel and shells and bottles/cans/car parts (tail lights? really?) at the top of the hill, and hopefully left it better than I found it. I'm just thankful for a place to go and want to pitch in when I can. I'm out of town this weekend, otherwise I would love to help, I'll keep an eye out for the next cleaning day.

spleify

06-21-2011, 22:20

I will try and make this but no promises I have family in town the next two weeks.

streetglideok

06-21-2011, 22:30

I'd be game if I didnt work saturdays. Im usually off wednesdays and sundays. Hope you guys have a good turnout.

It would be interesting to see if you get someone from the media to come out and cover a story of shooters cleaning up a range. I wouldnt care if my picture was taken, I have nothing to hide about being involved in firearms. Others may have different reservations about their pictures taken though.

Scanker19

06-21-2011, 23:39

I will try and make this but no promises I have family in town the next two weeks.

Bring them, we could always use more forced labor...er...I mean moral support, yeah, moral support, that's the ticket.

islandermyk

06-22-2011, 00:13

N39 08.603 W105 07.697

okay... I think I got it [Tooth]... Hope to be there by 0730.
Will there be any off-roading involved to get to the sight?

Scanker19

06-22-2011, 00:41

It's rough, but I can get my Camry in there.

Gman

06-22-2011, 06:03

Planning on shutting it down, eh? I've been planning for over a week for a party of 3 or 4 to do some plinking at the south site this Sat. morning. What are you expecting to do if non-club members were planning on using the area this Sat?

I regularly take out more than I bring whenever I go shooting in a public area. I keep black trash bags in my range bag.

I'll have to check with the wife to see if this won't be a problem for our schedule to extend the day to come out and clean up and then do some shooting.

alxone

06-22-2011, 07:11

thinking about making some postings (for the park) that say "please do not shoot trees.clean your mess -thanks your fellow shooters " or something like that .also looking into some trash cans fixed to a poll or chained up (gotta call the park ranger first )

the top 5 worst things left behind
1 ear plugs (tops my list cause its gross )
2 stuffed animals (really the stuffing gets everywhere and yep that stuffing is plastic )
3 shot gun hulks and inner parts (plastic in general but shotgun bits are the worst )
4 glass (just a hazard , like no one else wants to put up targets without getting cut )
5 electronics (t.v.'s and computers )

things that help
trash bags
gloves
rake
buckets (for brass and other small recyclables)
good attitude (i tried to do it in a bad mood thinking it would cheer me up , i was wrong)
good weather (obvious reasons )
water!!!! ( drinking and washing up )

if you bring the wife and or kids you can always swing by the river on the way back to soak the feet in (well at least me and my lady like to ). the drive from denver is nice (about 2 hours from 5 points) , lots of deer and critters to look at .

looks like i might be able to make it sat , also running late today (getting the lady to go ) so if anyone was lookin snag a trash bag or say hello ill be around from 11-6

spaceCADETzoom

06-23-2011, 19:38

I think I'll make it. New to Colorado and was scoping out the places to shoot, so I drove by the site last Sunday, didn't get a chance to shoot--just wanted to figure out where it was to go shooting this week. I guess I can be there early to lend a hand!

Scanker19

06-23-2011, 22:49

spaceCADETzoom

06-24-2011, 06:31

If you need someone to follow up there let me know. I'll be leaving out there around 730.

Sure, 0730 would work (it'll instill some disipline in me to get up that early on a Saturday if someone else was leaving at the same time) :) Want to meet on the 24 on the way up? Say at the Rudys? Or whatevers convenient

WillysWagon

06-24-2011, 14:49

Got the Jeep loaded up with boxes, bags, rakes, shovels and some extra gloves. I've got some Pepsi, water & Gator Aid cooling in the fridge and will throw them in the cooler with ice in the AM. I bought some snacks for us to munch on while we work, nothing fancy though. If someone wanted to bring an extra cooler with ice, that would be cool. I've got more bottled water than will fit in mine.
See you guys in the morning [Beer]

TEAMRICO

06-24-2011, 19:12

Truck is loaded, ready to go, Im leaving straight from work tomorrow morning so I doubt anyone will beat me there.
Reminds me, gotta get the drinks loaded!
Bringing my Draco, Saiga 12 and RPK if anyone wants to shoot them, just bring some ammo and I wont mind letting you test them out. They need to be broke in anyways.
See ya there in the AM.

Oh yeah, I WONT tell you where I work or where Im parked tonight!!!!!
Rico

Scanker19

06-24-2011, 19:21

I may not make it now. I don't have enough gas and now I'm broke, but I'm going to try to make it.

WillysWagon

06-24-2011, 20:19

Oh yeah, I WONT tell you where I work or where Im parked tonight!!!!!
Rico

Hahaha, it's all good. Mines locked up in the garage [Beer]

islandermyk

06-24-2011, 20:22

If I got this right... I'll be there as well... hoping that I don't get lost... [Eek3]

jplove71

06-24-2011, 20:26

I'll be there. If there is anyone that is willing to carpool or needs/wants a ride, send me a PM.

alxone

06-24-2011, 22:04

gonna take the lady's truck , so please dont tease me about the betty boop steering wheel cover .

Gman

06-25-2011, 00:27

Well, my outing fell apart. I won't be able to make it. Sorry, guys.

Scanker19

06-25-2011, 05:11

Ok I'll make it.

islandermyk

06-25-2011, 15:23

Really cool meeting you guys! [Beer]
Had a good time... wouldn't mind doing a few more clean up days [AR15]
Guys enjoy and take care!

Scanker19

06-25-2011, 15:35

Really cool meeting you guys! [Beer]
Had a good time... wouldn't mind doing a few more clean up days [AR15]
Guys enjoy and take care!

Yes, was nice to put faces to handles. Everyone who didn't go missed a good time.

I'd like to beg Ginsue not to ban me due to the bugs.[Flower]

alxone

06-25-2011, 16:43

Yes, was nice to put faces to handles. Everyone who didn't go missed a good time.

+1
had a good time , got to shoot some very nice guns . not to rub it in for those that did not make it but here is a short list of goodies that we had some fun with
m1a
m1 carbine
8mm mauser
m1 garand
ak and ar both made an appearance
and the shooting highlight for me was the full auto suppressed m3 grease gun!!!!!!
ok so maybe that last one was to rub it in a little [Neene1]

hopefully more folks can come out next time [Tooth]

theGinsue

06-26-2011, 02:44

I'd like to beg Ginsue not to ban me due to the bugs.[Flower]

Still considering it

[Finger lingering over the BAN button]

[Coffee]

Great meeting you folks and a HUGE THANK YOU for helping to clean this place up.

Another HUGE THANK YOU to alxone for all of his regular hard work out there. The results of your efforts were very apparent to me.

alan0269

06-26-2011, 08:52

Sorry I wasn't able to make it guys! We just had too much going on yesterday (family wise) and I couldn't break away. Hopefully I can make the next one.

I've got my two boys trained that we always leave with more than we went with, so much so that they just automatically grab trash bags, etc to take without being asked to do so anymore [HiFive]. Hopefully some of the people that have been leaving all the crap out there for the rest of us to clean up will catch on and at least start taking some of their trash with them (not holding my breath) so that these clean-up days can turn into more of a shooting get together and less of a cleaning trip, along with showing that some of us gun totin' folk ain't just bass-ackwards red necks that don't give a shiat about nuttin' but drinkin', shootin', and killin' stuff.

Thank you to everyone that was able to go out and make a difference!

alxone

06-26-2011, 10:50

Great meeting you folks and a HUGE THANK YOU for helping to clean this place up.

Another HUGE THANK YOU to alxone for all of his regular hard work out there. The results of your efforts were very apparent to me.
thanks the ginsue [Tooth] .
standing offer for anybody that wants help out ill be there every monday and wednesday (im there by 8am) . will gladly give you a free trash bag and let you use my water (for drinkin and washing up) also for every full bag of trash you bring me (from south site only) ill ether let you use up some of my ammo (in my guns ) or give you one en-bloc clip full of 30.06 (sorry thats what i have) . please keep in mind im not rich and dont have a retail store so this comes out of my pocket just as a thank you from one shooter to another .

for those that plan on making it just pm me (the night before ) with a time you plan on being there so i can be at the front of the park

maybe a mod will make this offer a sticky
offer stands till the park is clean or i run out of ammo to share [Tooth]

BlasterBob

06-26-2011, 13:03

will gladly give you a free trash bag and let you use my water (for drinkin and washing up) also for every full bag of trash you bring me (from south site only) ill ether let you use up some of my ammo (in my guns ) or give you one en-bloc clip full of 30.06 (sorry thats what i have) . please keep in mind im not rich and dont have a retail store so this comes out of my pocket just as a thank you from one shooter to another .

Boy, Alex is an OK guy. His generosity shows that he is really one thoughtful shooter. If I lived about 150 miles closer, I'd gladly help with some of the clean up details but I'm just a "little" too far South.
Here's to ya Alex [Beer]

islandermyk

06-26-2011, 19:38

Boy, Alex is an OK guy. His generosity shows that he is really one thoughtful shooter. If I lived about 150 miles closer, I'd gladly help with some of the clean up details but I'm just a "little" too far South.
Here's to ya Alex [Beer]

+1 for Alex [Beer]... Hell of guy to hangout and shoot with! Lucky guy got to shoot that full auto, suppressed grease gun [UZI]