BlueCore Shooting Center - Lakewood

[MuzzleFlash]

... a box of 9mm, for example was $13.99....

I shoot 9mm subguns (which they probably won't allow anyhow). I can load 50 rounds for around half that price. It wouldn't be unusual at all for me to go through 300 rounds in an hour on the range. So that's an extra $42 and I don't get to keep the brass. No way, José.

If they're not making good coin on the ammo, then why require it? If they're worried about the backstop, maybe they should implement a Silver Bullet type policy and prohibit steel core. If they don't want to sort brass, then prohibit aluminum and steel cases.

[DeusExMachina]

I shoot 9mm subguns (which they probably won't allow anyhow). I can load 50 rounds for around half that price. It wouldn't be unusual at all for me to go through 300 rounds in an hour on the range. So that's an extra $42 and I don't get to keep the brass. No way, José.

If they're not making good coin on the ammo, then why require it? If they're worried about the backstop, maybe they should implement a Silver Bullet type policy and prohibit steel core. If they don't want to sort brass, then prohibit aluminum and steel cases.

You should post your collection.

[hip55]

I dropped in yesterday.

One of the owners gave me a tour of the facility- it is very nice. He told me the ventilation system replaces the air in the handgun range every 90 seconds.

We talked about ammo, fees and options that locals have. He explained his views on the ammo situation, with liability of using improper handloads an issue.

He also said they are constantly evaluating policies.

I think if more folks went by and told them their views they would definitely listen.

I also told him about this forum and suggested that they consider a "discount" for the members here, maybe after joining this forum and becoming an "Industry Partner". He said he would consider it.

So I walked away with a good feeling about the place, but in my mind I'm not liking the $20 club fee on top of ammo you have to buy.

The handgun range was almost full though....

[lebru]

was their ammo stuff they reloaded? or factory ammo? if its the same price as walmart, i'll continue to just drive into the mountains for less than $12 bucks in gas.

[Squeeze]

Well...so far Blue Core doesn't have promising results. If a range REQUIRES that I shoot their ammo, I won't be going there...period. I reload to save money and shoot more often. I don't pay high $$$ range fees with a ton of restrictions attached to them. As another user posted, I'll just put $15 in my gas tank and drive to a free outdoor range to shoot. I am glad this forum has been active, so now I don't waste my time or $$$ going to this place. them.

[AirbornePathogen]

Absolutely. 24 bucks to shoot my "tactical rifle" and I have to buy their ammo? And I can't carry concealed on the premises? Screw them. My new place is only a couple-three miles from the Shootist anyway.

[rondog]

Yeah, they really need to sign up here and discuss this with the membership, or at least read these comments. Nothing like going into business with your head firmly up your ass and a "my way or the highway" attitude. There may be legal reasons for this nonsense, but they need to state their case.

[Irving]

The fear of bad reloads is ridiculous. Each bay has walls between it. The only person who should be getting hurt is the shooter, or the person standing over their shoulder. If something goes wrong with reloaded ammo, then ALL the liability falls to the person who reloaded the ammo. Requiring that people purchase ammo from them, only guarantees that they'll be wrapped up into a lawsuit should anything happen.


In reality, a good lawyer will sue everyone that they can anyway, but that is besides the point. Also, their insurance company could require them to force customers to purchase in store ammo. If that is the case though, then they need to shop for a new policy.