CO - Front Range get together

[Bob Locke]

Anyone along the Front Range interested in getting together for a day of shooting and fellowship?

[Ceol Mhor]

I'd definitely be interested if it's around Christmas, when I'm back home in Golden...

[labgrade]

Nah! I'm still trying to get all our brass sorted/polished, my shooters cleaned ... & there's still the dishes.: p

Seriously, I've wanted to do that since I heard about TFL & found out about all the CO members .... oughta be a no-brainer.

But, don't most ranges have a visitor limitation, etc. & this beautiful weather's not gonna last forever ......

.... I think most every region's had a TFL-meet except CO ....

[jimpeel]

Depends on where and when.

[Zundfolge]

If I can just find a job there and get moved to Colorado Springs, I'd definitely be up for a get together (but damn, nobody is looking for Graphic Designers there right now :( )

[Bob Locke]

I'm thinking that something in the general vicinity of Denver would allow for the most folks to attend. Not too far from the Springs or Ft. Collins. Are there any public shooting ranges east of there? I'm sure we could manage the rest of it, but we need a place that could accomodate all of us and our "toys". Any of you folks who've been here for a while know of any off the top of your head? What are the restrictions as far as state parks go? There's Barr Lake state park out near Brighton.

As to timing, I think the first weekend in December would be about as quickly as we could pull something together. Definitely open to thoughts, though.

[Zak Smith]

I'm from Fort Collins and would be up for it - depending on the date. Weekends around holidays are generally bad.

[labgrade]

I know of at least a good 1/2 dozen in the NE CO area, there's quiate a few in the Springs & a bunch in the Denver area - a good 100+ miles betwixt the two cities.

May be we do a North/South deal & Denver can .... ahem, well the folks in Denver can go to whichever, or both. Probablly wouldn't line up on the same day ....

[Steve Smith]

I and another TFLer would be happy to help organize the CO get-together!

[Oak '58]

I just wrapped up my last road-trip
for this year, so I'm fairly flexible on
the date. I just moved out east to
Strasburg, haven't found a range out
this way yet. Did all my shootin' at
Cherry Creek State Park when we
lived in Centennial. Hope we can
work something out soon!

[sapienza]

NOCO get-together?

Let's rock-and-roll. I could probably manage to haul along my brother, a sometimes-TFL lurker, too, if you're interested in a potential head-count.

sapienza

[Bob Locke]

Seems to me that the only things we need to do are:

1.) Nail down a place and time, and

2.) Put the word out!

First or second weekend in December sound about right?

The big question in my mind is the "where" end of things. The rest will fall into place pretty easily once that's settled IMO. Need to focus ideas on that train of thought for a bit, fellas.

[WYO]

I'd be interested if you wouldn't mind someone from north of the border.

[Larry Ashcraft]

I'd certainly be interested, even though I'm quite a ways south. I've got plenty of relatives up north I could visit while I'm there.

[gyp_c2]

...I'll hitch with whoever's goin' from Pueblo or the springs...Just say SOON!

[labgrade]

I'll give a hollar at my range's (mumble) Chief-guy tonight & see what's allowable for group shoots & give a report back.

Assuming a weekend day (seems the most likely to pull in a few), it'll be a bit crowded. Buy hey! 30+ TFL-ers with all kinds of "what's the best to kill a Wookie-type rifles" ought to run 'em right off that range section - at the very least. ;)

Back in a coupla .....

[Dr.Rob]

Your newest TFL moderator would be interested.

Labgrade.. wookie rifle?? That was funny.

Lock down a time. I'll try to make it. Anywhere between Fort Fun and the Springs works for me.

Rob

[justice4all]

I would definitely try to make it, but with law school and weekend work it would depend on when and where. I'm in Gunbarrel, between Boulder and Longmont, and the only places I know of are off the road in the forest, and that wouldn't work.

[Coltdriver]

Count me in

[Bob Locke]

What's the general feeling on the second Saturday (the 8th) in December? That ought to work out pretty well as far as being right in between Thanksgiving and Christmas.

I think the range we went to might be a little out of the way for the guys coming from anywhere south of Denver, labgrade. But if we can't come up with other ideas then we'll go with it. Need input from the guys in and around Denver about possible locations since that's the most central area and provides the easiest access. Otherwise we'll be looking at 1.) a lengthy travel for some folks, or 2.) a smaller crowd than we'd probably like. We need to nail down the place ASAP, because everything else is going to spin off of that.

Anything east of Denver off of I-70 that anyone can think of?

On Monday, I'm interviewing for the assistant manager position at my favorite restaurant in Greeley: Bubba's Bar-B-Que. If I get it, I may be in a position to help out with some great grub! Then again, putting me in charge of a BBQ place would be akin to having an alcoholic run a liquor store! :D

Let's do it this way: If you even think you might be interested, drop me an e-mail (patriot_bob@yahoo.com) in the next day or two and I'll assemble a mailing list. Then we can communicate more fluidly than everyone checking back on this thread every day or two for info. Anyone who wants to put something out after that can drop it to me and I'll forward it. If we go with the 8th, that gives us three weeks. Not a LONG time, but the CO TRT has certainly done more on shorter notice!

This has a LOT of potential for a TON of fun! I'm psyched! :D

[labgrade]

Hmmm .....

So far = nuttin' concrete in the least from my end. Looks to be that I'll have to hit a board meeting, present what we're up to & get a thumbs up from the BoD. Next BoD meet isn't till mid-Dec - I just missed the last one this past Thurs. :(

I agree that something a bit more central (E of Denver area maybe) would be better than my range "up here" - would allow something a bit more convenient for all.

& yeah, "wookie-killers." ;) I figure if we can bring even 1/4 of the stuff thought up in the "what if"-threads, we'll have ourselves some hum-dingers. :eek:

Bob, stick me on yer list just fer grins .....

[Bob Locke]

You STAY on the list, pal! :D

[Cutter]

When I'm in Denver I usually con one of my buddies to go to the Boulder Rifle and Pistol Club's Defensive or Steel matches. They are usually a lot of fun and combination indoors and outdoors. I was hoping to drive down to Pueblo and do a 3gun match USPSA style if I could con my buddy to join me( want to use his Ar 15 and Benelli). I think the 3 gun is Dec. 22?
Cutter

[GotGun?]

Hi folks,

Another CO lurker checking in here.
I do live in Boulder but please spare me the jokes,
I'm not from there originally.

I'll check with the Colorado Rifle Club (near Byers) about a group gathering.
They have a 1000 yd range but frown on 50 cal.
What "toys" did you guys have in mind ?

Speaking of toys - big toys -
the next 50 Caliber / Machine Gun Fun Shoot will be in May.
For those of you who missed the one in September,
it's just south of Ft Morgan.
Camping and food is available on site.

You can rent a spot on the line and rent your toy to others (if you like) -
or you can rent almost anything else or just spectate.
Full-auto Ma Deuce anyone ? Fired a 37mm lately ?

I'm editing the video for that show as we speak.
Some clips will be on my website soon.
Bookmark http://www.rmgo.org/ for dates or check with the
Fifty Caliber Shooters at the next gun show.

I'll ask about using the same property for a private gathering
but I suspect there may still be issues.

What sort of attendance numbers could we realistically expect ?

[labgrade]

GotGun?

Were you the guy with the professional camera/video equipment at the 50 cal shoot?

I was doing sign-in & general pokin' around for the Dudster ....

[GotGun?]

that was me -

did you get a chance to see any of the video at Tanner ?

[labgrade]

Nope. Did get my own on tape, but I'm certain it's nowhere close to your quality. +, no editing planned. Figure the Cam-Corder on the tripod & $1/4million worth of stuff down-range - what's not to like? :D

[brass shower]

count me in :D

[Bob Locke]

Sorry for the delay in posting. I'm out in Virginia with the wife's family for Thanksgiving.

Anyone got any low-down on a possible spot for the get together since I've been gone?

[GotGun?]

I'll be meeting with the owners of the property where we had the 50 cal / machine gun shoot on Sat.

how many people realistically ?
what kind of shooting, calibers, ranges are we looking for ?

is 20 minutes south of Ft Morgan too far ?

[gorlitsa]

Are you still planning on 8 Dec?

[Bob Locke]

20 minutes south of Ft. Morgan is not too far for ME, but the folks from south of Denver might find it a tad too far. And I'd say that any range that can accomodate a bunch of .50s would be fine for what we're likely to have appear! :D

I'm starting to wonder if we're going to need to split this into North of Denver - South of Denver based on range availability.

I think we're probably talking about 15-20 people at the most as far as that goes. I'd appreciate it if you'd talk with the owner about using that property, though.

And yes, we're still looking at Dec. 8th because of a number of factors.

[Steve Smith]

Hey guys, sorry I'm late. At least two of us from Colorado Springs would be interested, but north of Denver is a long way to go. Can we go somewhere further south, or CRC in Byers? The 8th? I guess that's what I get for not paying attention.

[Morgan]

December 8th is the Clear Creek IDPA match. I'm probably working anyway, so I won't have to make that choice...

[hasher]

I'm in from the Springs but the 8th is out for me a I have to go to the Annual Las Vegas Rugby Tournament

Hasher

BTW, Bob I need to come and see you real bad if you get that job. I am from Kansas City and am jonsong real ba for some good Q.

[Steve Smith]

I will be out of town for the next week. Hopefully the get-together isn't on Saturday, because I won't know about it. See ya.

[Bob Locke]

Anyone else starting to think that maybe we ought to put this off until the Spring to give ourselves a little more time to work out the details?

[Larry Ashcraft]

I'll go along with that. We had a small 1911forum.com gathering at my place last spring and it turned out great, small but great.

[gorlitsa]

How about early, early January? As in, before the sixth? You'd probably have two extra attenders, who would otherwide be out of town until summer.....

Just a thought. ;)

[sapienza]

Well, I can speak for about 3 Fort Collins shooters who would like to attend some sort of get-together, but we're lazy cusses who would prefer to keep it in the Northern half of the state ... we're in Fort Collins (if anyone's keeping track of everyone's location)

sapienza

[Bob Locke]

You northern guys (like me) want to do something this Saturday, and then we'll put something large scale together for the Spring?

[First On Race Day]

I'm from Trinidad CO (please, no wise cracks) and am interested except I'm flying back on 08 Dec. Count me in for the spring if everything goes okay in the world.

[vitiaz]

Count me in. :cool:

The week between Christmas and New Years would be good for me(I'm on vacation). CRC would be fine with me.

[Steve Smith]

I'm in for January or Spring...name it early.

[Bob Locke]

CHERRY CREEK STATE PARK SHTG CENTER
Allan Duckworth
12500 E. Belleview Ave
Englewood, CO, 80111
Phone: 303-693-1765

Just found this on the CSSA web page.

How does Englewood grab everyone as a potential spot for the get-together? If it's cool, then I'll call Mr. Duckworth and see if we can make some sort of reservation. This is the description:

25, 50, 100 yd rifle, handgun. Trap, wobble trap, double trap, hand trap, sporting clays tower. Private instruction avail. Private party dates avail. Retail store. I25 to Belleview, east 3.5 miles. General hours 9-5 Sat, Sun, 10-5 Mon, Thu, Fri. Extd hours and days Sep and Oct.

Thoughts?

[labgrade]

Gawd! Bob. I hate having to even drive anywhere towards Denver, let alone (sorta) in ..... :barf:

But, yes, I will forego my disdain & apprehensions for the greater good. ;)

What's the tag ($-wise) look like for a goodly amount of us to play a bit there? Is it an hourly thing, do we get to have certain parts to ourselves .... & etc. ?

Inquiring minds.

Personally, I'd rather go for a Pawnee Grasslands weekend CO TFL campout & general all out gun-fest. Wide open, we decide what 'n when (we are certainly most capable of safety first!), ... a blue sky & no worries, Mate. ;)

'Course, that's just me ....

[Bob Locke]

Hadn't thought about an overnighter. That would certainly allow for more participation as folks could head out for one or both days.

Not sure about cost on the other range, but I'll find out in the next couple of days.

[GotGun?]

Friends, neighbors, countrymen - plan on coming to the next Machine Gun / 50 cal Fun Shoot on May 3,4,5 near Fort Morgan.

hopefully, everyone can make at least one of these days - and there's camping and food on site if you've got more time.

I can setup a tent with a TFL banner for folks to meet - maybe a tailgate BBQ. OR if some of you have big toys, you can get together to share a spot on the firing line - no pun intended.

Stop by the Fifty Caliber Shooters at any of the gun shows to see some of the video - or visit the Rocky Mtn Gun Owners web site for specifics - there's some good info about the last shoot on their site http://www.rmgo.org/

be there - or B-Square

Scott

[Ridge_Runner_5]

So, this ever gonna happen?:rolleyes: