Howdy from Westminster!

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07-09-2006, 19:24
Driftwood

Howdy from Westminster!

Hi All!

New guy from Westminster here. I'm fairly new to firearms ownership but have taken basic pistol classes and have my CCW permit but currently I've been looking for more range time and places to shoot. I'm also researching where I can get some more advanced training around the area. I'm aware of Gunsite in AZ and Thunder Ranch but am looking for something quality in the Colorado area first. Any recommendations? (I guess I should post this in another area of the forum, too)

Another question: I'm so discouraged that I haven't been able to find any good places to shoot in this state! I think a lot of it has to do with my ignorance of such matters, but the other half of my cynicism has been my failure at finding a good shooting range or club to join in the Denver/Boulder area. I've ran up to 2 year waiting periods, ranges closing down (e.g. K2FTC), etc etc. Help!!! Recommendations?

...sigh...rant over. :P
07-09-2006, 19:32
MPfiveengineer

Welcome
07-09-2006, 19:38
Marlin

Welcome, We hold our monthly shoots out in the woods. The north one is above Lyons and the south on is outside of Woodland Park. That one is this Sat. {Barring Floods}
07-09-2006, 19:38
7idl

welcome aboard :cool:

check out the other forums we have for training and shooting events.
07-09-2006, 20:14
2ndChildhood

Welcome!

I've heard real good things about classes from Jim Torrez http://www.tacticalskillsinstitute.com/ from several different sources now.
One source is fellow COAR15 guy Newracer.
07-09-2006, 23:05
pickenup

Welcome from another newbie.
07-10-2006, 00:26
HunterCO

Welcome come to a club shoot best people you will ever meet and the best time you can have shooting. :mrgreen:
07-10-2006, 17:35
Bumblebee Bob

Welcome aboard!

You'be certainly come to the right place for finding a place to shoot. Get together with those front range guys. They shoot all the time.
07-10-2006, 19:52
Driftwood

Thanks guys for all the info!

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Originally Posted by Marlin

Welcome, We hold our monthly shoots out in the woods. The north one is above Lyons and the south on is outside of Woodland Park. That one is this Sat. {Barring Floods}

So what does it take for a new guy like me to come to one of your shoots? Any secret handshakes or passwords? :P

I'd be interested in coming to the Lyons meet sometime. That'd be waaaaay cool!
07-10-2006, 19:56
Driftwood

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Originally Posted by 2ndChildhood

Welcome!

I've heard real good things about classes from Jim Torrez http://www.tacticalskillsinstitute.com/ from several different sources now.
One source is fellow COAR15 guy Newracer.

Thank you for the recommendation! From looking at his site it seems he is quite qualified and fairly inexpensive. I'll have to look into him more.
07-10-2006, 19:59
2ndChildhood

Quote:

Originally Posted by Driftwood

So what does it take for a new guy like me to come to one of your shoots? Any secret handshakes or passwords? :P

I'd be interested in coming to the Lyons meet sometime. That'd be waaaaay cool!

I'm trying to round up a few folks for an off-month shoot at the Lyons site 7/15.

All it takes to come to a shoot is transportation. :mrgreen:

Seriously, we have the expected safety rules, try to leave the place cleaner than we found it, shoot what you got, introduce yourself, ask nice and just about any of us will let you try our guns. Some guys even go so far as to talk you into trying their guns (thanks psychol3oy!)
07-10-2006, 20:21
Gman

Welcome to the forum! Check out the 'stickies' for the meeting locations. Just show up and be friendly. No secret handshake necessary. [wink]
07-10-2006, 20:23
Marlin

Pretty much what 2Ch said. We don't teach the secert handshake untill after Your 6th shoot. :P
07-12-2006, 21:44
hosshess

Re: Howdy from Westminster!

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Originally Posted by Driftwood

I'm also researching where I can get some more advanced training around the area. I'm aware of Gunsite in AZ and Thunder Ranch but am looking for something quality in the Colorado area first. Any recommendations? (I guess I should post this in another area of the forum, too)

Try Vallhalla I had the pleasure of a 3 day tactical medic class that was instructed in part by Rob Picus of SWAT magazine fame. Absolutley excellant course and facility. Top notch. Don't look at the memebership stuff or you will be depressed with the prices. Look instead at their offered trainings. http://www.valhallashootingclub.com/courseList.asp I highly recommend this facility in Montrose. I think they can compete well with GS and TR.
07-13-2006, 19:33
Driftwood

Re: Howdy from Westminster!

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Originally Posted by hosshess

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Originally Posted by Driftwood

I'm also researching where I can get some more advanced training around the area. I'm aware of Gunsite in AZ and Thunder Ranch but am looking for something quality in the Colorado area first. Any recommendations? (I guess I should post this in another area of the forum, too)

Try Vallhalla I had the pleasure of a 3 day tactical medic class that was instructed in part by Rob Picus of SWAT magazine fame. Absolutley excellant course and facility. Top notch. Don't look at the memebership stuff or you will be depressed with the prices. Look instead at their offered trainings. http://www.valhallashootingclub.com/courseList.asp I highly recommend this facility in Montrose. I think they can compete well with GS and TR.

Thanks brother! I've actually heard of them before and yes, I've already unfortunately seen their prices.