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Ive heard there was another that is still useable a little bit further up the road. I seen one that probably was used in the past, but it specifically sayed no shooting in the little canyon thing, its probably a half mile from the first one.
Assault is a type of behavior, not a type of hardware.
there's 1 or 2 in every crowd...
I'm new to Colorado (moved here from VT in August). I'd heard of Left Hand Canyon from a friend, who described it as a mythical wonderland where Jeeps and firearms are welcome... My wife and I have ARs and an assortment of other toys, and are looking for a good, relaxed place to shoot (outdoors, where you can shoot at a little bit of a distance) and this sounded good to us.
That sucks that people trash it, but unfortunately it's not shocking. There were a few places like this in Vermont, where you were welcome to go out and shoot for free or almost free (some had donation boxes), and there are always some white trash idiots shooting whatever they drag out from their trailer (I showed up once and some guy was blasting a bowling ball with a .308... How's that for a great idea?) and when they're done, they just leave it and walk away. TVs, kitchen sinks, brake rotors, lawn mowers, snow shovels, the bible, self-help books on tape, you name it.
Has anyone considered a clean-up day? It serves 2 purposes, it helps keep the area usable, and it shows the authorities (and non-gun folks) that not all gun owners are disrespectful losers. I'd be down with spending a few hours some sunday on that.
-Caleb
I think I've seen a few clean up days posted on here before. Usually, people always report that they pack out more trash than stuff they brought in. Jackmode and I went shooting last Saturday and left with two additional trash bags that were full.
On a side note, I totally want to shoot bowling balls and brake rotors! I'd at least clean them up though. I'm seriously considering bringing a large tarp to stand on next time. It will make picking up the brass SOOOOOOO much easier.
"There are no finger prints under water."
The mess there was even worse due to the post and cables because no one cleans up their shotgun shells. Do yourself a favor and find an alternate spot. These pictures are several years old.
Why are you posting pictures that are several years old?
I was up there this morning. Lots of cases everywhere plus a selection of aluminum cans and plastic bottles.
Why can't people pick up their cases and trash? Saying that the North Site is covered in cases too!
Last edited by Ed_S; 09-18-2009 at 20:38.
To be honest, in an effort to steer people away from Lefthand and on to a more user friendly cleaner area. I have been in the area of the canyon a few times since the post and cables went up and each time it was an equally disgusting mess.Originally Posted by LeJerk
I was honest in my representation of the pictures but they accurately reflect my experiences in the canyon.
But I'll tell you what I'll get up there in the next few weeks and snap a few of the current environment.
Since I live in the area, where is a cleaner more user friendly place to shoot?
Feel free to PM me if it's a secret
I tend to drive east of town to shoot at Colorado Rifle Club north of Byers.If I could find a spot that was reasonably inactive that I could consistently make time to head to in the Mountains I'd be right on it. But in recent years I play hereSince I live in the area, where is a cleaner more user friendly place to shoot?
Feel free to PM me if it's a secret
I've only used the North Site and Lefthand but would equally like to know if there are any other close locations.
I was up at Lefthand this morning at 0830 and had it to myself, bliss! Not that I'm anti social, just wary of other 'shooters' I don't know.
I shot 100 rounds and picked up 100 cases, not really hard.
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