BlueCore Shooting Center - Lakewood

[hip55]

I told them that I would spread the word here, and told them about this forum.

They thought I was referring to AR15.com.

I made sure that they knew I was talking about this forum.

[FireMoth]

Hope they can keep it open.

From Foothills, to K2, to Green Mountain, that facility hasn't had a lot of luck

[Hayes]

Does long gun = ar15? If so, I can't wait for them to open.

[FireMoth]

Facility when it was re built as K2 got (5) rifle points, seated only, 100yds with electronic target carriers. back stop was rated .50BMG, but they put a kybosh on the heavy iron when it changed hands to green mountain. don't know what the new guys are doing with it.
Its all subterranean, and though well ventilated, its LOUD. bring good ear pro for the rifle range.

[lebru]

GMFSC allowed ar15's if you were a "member". Members paid 120 a year, and only got 2 dollars off each range trip. The last owner decided to do that because some punk brought his ar15 there and rapid fired some rounds down range and ended up destroying some tracks.


but as firemoth said, their backstops were rated to .50bmg and said anything to that size was more than welcome. and yes, bring double hearing protection because you will need it. I wore ear plugs and electronic shooting ear muffs and still walked out with ringing ears.

all in all it is a really nice and clean facility, good lighting, up to date tracks with digital range read outs.

[FireMoth]

The previous failures had to do, in my opinion, with mismanaged and non existent retail operations.
Like movie theaters make money on concessions, ranges sell ammo, guns, supplies. K2 did ok, they just didn't know what their customer base wanted really, and didn't give them selves over run room on the facility.
GMFSC didn't have anything. range fees alone just cant support a business.

If they figure out what people want to buy, and have a good little guns hop upstairs, they can make it work. but it wont without.

[opie011]

GMFSC allowed ar15's if you were a "member".

I've taken my AR in there and they've never questioned me on being a "member" and that was right before they closed!

I hope this new management will do a good job. It's the only indoor range my wife likes!!!

[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.

[colomason]

I had visited this Range while it was in the hands of the previous owners and could not get out of there fast enough, they were rude obnoxious and did not have time for customers, the range itself was ok for an indoor facility,
the problem was mostly with bad attitudes, those people are most likely still unemployed and in my opinion are unemployable with their very rude personalities. the guys at BlueCore need to be aware of this Bad Taste left behind and will need to work hard to ensure this does not happen again and promote high quality service to build their reputation on, One mistake here guys and it will stay with you, that being said, I wish them the best of luck with their new venture.

[jims]

BluCore Shooting Center is offering Memberships at 10% off this weekend only (Friday, Saturday and Sunday)!!! Come on in and get your membership before the price goes up. We are expecting the 100 yard rifle range to be open next week and will be raising the membership price at that time. The hundred yard range looks totally awesome!!! Extremely well lit, clean and user friendly...

Come on out and see us!

Happy Father's Day