BlueCore Shooting Center - Lakewood

[Irving]

When it was Green Mountain they made me give up my concealed carry gun to go into the rifle range. Didn't make any since to me, but it was their property.

I would have walked. Dumbest rule I've heard yet.

[Akyla]

Stopped by today to see what the ammo prices were to go shoot on their range (my son's karate dojo is across the street). It appears that they aren't open yet. There is nothing in the display cases and tools and stuff everywhere.

I'll update when I see anything new.

[MuzzleFlash]

When it was Green Mountain they made me give up my concealed carry gun to go into the rifle range. Didn't make any since to me, but it was their property.

Yep I had to leave all pistols and pistol ammo with them up front to enter the rifle range.

There's a reason we speak of them in the past tense.

[Mobat555]

Stopped by today to see what the ammo prices were to go shoot on their range (my son's karate dojo is across the street). It appears that they aren't open yet. There is nothing in the display cases and tools and stuff everywhere.

I'll update when I see anything new.

I called yesterday and they said hopefully by the end of the week.

[lebru]

hmmm...said they'd be open 3/31 and still not open.


I had high hopes, but I see them failing soon.

[mrghost]

hmmm...said they'd be open 3/31 and still not open.


I had high hopes, but I see them failing soon.

3/31 was likely just a target date (no pun intended) and delays can happen. I'm sure they'd rather be fully prepared to make the best first impression than open the doors too soon...

[lebru]

3/31 was likely just a target date (no pun intended) and delays can happen. I'm sure they'd rather be fully prepared to make the best first impression than open the doors too soon...

true, but even their websites business model doesn't give me high hopes.

[sic_semper_tyrannis]

Looks like the "range rules" page has been updated:

•You are required to purchase our ammo to shoot at our pistol range, in the following calibers: .9mm, 223, .357, .38, .380, .40, .44, .45, and 7.62x39
•You may function test and train with your self supplied, personal defense pistol ammunition, up to 1 box of 50 rounds.
•You may provide and shoot your personal ammunition on our rifle range, to include specific hunting loads and sight-in for AR style rifles.
• **All training and multiple magazine firing of all AR/Tactical style rifles will be conducted on our pistol range, and the shooter will be required to purchase and shoot our ammo.

So, I interpret this quite simply: You have to buy their ammo, even for .223, and apparently AR shooting will take place on the pistol range.

And here is their updated range rules:

•Firearms must be unloaded and cased unless on the firing line.(Exceptions for Law Enforcement)
•The range officer is in charge of the range at all times.
• Ear and eye protection must be worn at all times.
•No one is allowed in front of the firing line.
•Always point firearms downrange.
• Place targets at eye level.
•Do not shoot the floor or ceiling of the range.
•All rounds must impact the bullet trap / backstop.
•No rapid fire. (you must control the firearm)
•Drawing from the holster is prohibited, unless you have prior approval.
•Shooters under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
•Food and drink are prohibited in the range.
•Smoking/smokeless tobacco is prohibited in the store and the range.
•Shell casings must be swept past the firing line.
•You may pick up your own brass.

•No private instruction of any kind is allowed on the premises.

I bolded the last two rules, as everything else is standard. This shows that you CAN collect your own brass. However, the "no private instruction" thing is somewhat disconcerting. So, if I bring a date to the range, am I not allowed to show her how to shoot? Am I going to have to pay some tactical ninja to give my girlfriend lessons? (This is rhetorical of course, because I wouldn't put up with that BS for a second).

Also, here is a gem of a quote I found on the main page:

"No other range in Denver brings this much real world and combat experience together in one facility. BluCore personnel have deployed to combat zones all over the world conducting operations against the most dangerous terrorists in the most extreme conditions."

That right there, coupled with the absurd ammo policy, tells me everything I need to know about this place. It sounds like a bunch of holier-than-thou Tactical Teds who have way too much ego to run an effective business. I'm sure they will sell plenty of Extreme Shock ammo there.

[mrghost]

If I remember correctly, Green Mountain didn't allow rifles on the pistol lanes, so that would be a plus for the new crew.

As far as the no private training rule, I would guess that it's a similar rule that most gyms have and aimed at any kind of formal, "professional" instruction and not so much the "here baby keep your finger off the trigger and eye focused on the front post" informal date training and they probably worded the way they did to give themselves some flexibility with enforcing it.

I'm going to have a couple of rifles to sight-in soon and will most likely do it at BlueCore, so I'll reserve further judgment till I've checked it out in person.

[opie011]

Looks like the "range rules" page has been updated:

•You are required to purchase our ammo to shoot at our pistol range, in the following calibers: .9mm, 223, .357, .38, .380, .40, .44, .45, and 7.62x39
•You may function test and train with your self supplied, personal defense pistol ammunition, up to 1 box of 50 rounds.
•You may provide and shoot your personal ammunition on our rifle range, to include specific hunting loads and sight-in for AR style rifles.
• **All training and multiple magazine firing of all AR/Tactical style rifles will be conducted on our pistol range, and the shooter will be required to purchase and shoot our ammo.

So, I interpret this quite simply: You have to buy their ammo, even for .223, and apparently AR shooting will take place on the pistol range.

And here is their updated range rules:

•Firearms must be unloaded and cased unless on the firing line.(Exceptions for Law Enforcement)
•The range officer is in charge of the range at all times.
• Ear and eye protection must be worn at all times.
•No one is allowed in front of the firing line.
•Always point firearms downrange.
• Place targets at eye level.
•Do not shoot the floor or ceiling of the range.
•All rounds must impact the bullet trap / backstop.
•No rapid fire. (you must control the firearm)
•Drawing from the holster is prohibited, unless you have prior approval.
•Shooters under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
•Food and drink are prohibited in the range.
•Smoking/smokeless tobacco is prohibited in the store and the range.
•Shell casings must be swept past the firing line.
•You may pick up your own brass.

•No private instruction of any kind is allowed on the premises.

I bolded the last two rules, as everything else is standard. This shows that you CAN collect your own brass. However, the "no private instruction" thing is somewhat disconcerting. So, if I bring a date to the range, am I not allowed to show her how to shoot? Am I going to have to pay some tactical ninja to give my girlfriend lessons? (This is rhetorical of course, because I wouldn't put up with that BS for a second).

Also, here is a gem of a quote I found on the main page:

"No other range in Denver brings this much real world and combat experience together in one facility. BluCore personnel have deployed to combat zones all over the world conducting operations against the most dangerous terrorists in the most extreme conditions."

That right there, coupled with the absurd ammo policy, tells me everything I need to know about this place. It sounds like a bunch of holier-than-thou Tactical Teds who have way too much ego to run an effective business. I'm sure they will sell plenty of Extreme Shock ammo there.

Totally agree with you here. Most likely, actually I won't use their range. Just stupid to have to buy their ammo...might as well have to buy their guns to shoot at their range!