Where to shoot in Longmont

[Ed_S]

I'm thinking about purchasing an AR15 but I have no idea where I can practice around the Longmont area.

Tried searching everywhere but have come up with nothing.

Anything out door would do. After several years in the Infantry I'm used to sitting and lying in the dirt.

Any help greatly appreciated.

Ed.

[Sucka]

http://www.co-ar15.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3161

North Site shouldn't be to far of a ride for you. I still haven't been, but i'm itchin to go.

[JohnTRourke]

ya gotta drive.
north shoot area (see above)
left hand canyon (I wouldn't, but you can)
Boulder Rifle club (in the fall, for non-members, 15 year waiting list)
Front Range Gun Club (SE loveland, members only)
Weld county range (east of Ault) (members)
There's another range open to the public further east of WCR. Anyone remember the name?

and then Pawnee Grasslands (also east of ault)

[Ed_S]

Cheers for the replies.

North Shoot Area looks ok and a good excuse to play in the car on the way:)

Just out of curiosity where on Left Hand Canyon? Passed this area before but never seen of heard anything before!

This is what I'm thinking of buying: http://www.atlanticfirearms.com/programming/expand.asp?Prodid=151

[Sucka]

Just drive up (for me) the 36, take a left on Lefthand Canyon Dr, and there are 2 turnouts that i saw where people were shooting. I checked it out, but didn't shoot. I went on a weekend, lot of yahoos to backup the things i read here, not my cup of tea. The Lyons spots must be what, 30 minutes from you? I would just go there.

[Ed_S]

I can definately do without the yahoos!

Thanks for the info!

[Ed_S]

Any one know what the deal is on this? There's no signs anyway along Nelson Rd (next to Triple Creek Ranch)?

Checked out Left Hand Canyon! You were right!

[vim]

I believe you're describing the north range for the Boulder Rifle Club.

[Ed_S]

I asked a friend at work and he said it was too.

It appears to be hardly used which sucks! They'd make a fortune if they rented it out!

Looks like I'll be checking out the North Shoot Area.

[vim]

It grinds me also.

I have to drive past that empty range to get up the St. Vrain. Even if I just want to adjust sights or shoot a .22 target pistol, I just keep on truckin'.

Welcome to life in Boulder County.

[Ed_S]

They don't even mention it on their website:(

Has anyone been on the public days? I'm assuming it's maxed out then?

[vim]

I believe all public activity occurs on the south range and that the north range is for members only.