What Life Should be Like - The Laramie County Shooting Sports Complex

LewSchiller · June 16, 2013, 10:21 AM

We just got back from Cheyenne where we went as a vendor to the Wyoming Sportsman's Gun Show.
While there we had the opportunity to visit the adjacent Laramie County Shooting Sports Complex and meet with Keith Tast, the facility manager. All I can say is - if only we had such a well run well equipped facility !!!
It was built within the past 2 years. State of the art 14 lane indoor range - indoor archery and air pistol - outdoor range which they're building out to include skeet and trap - fantastic staff - Volunteer Instructors willing and eager to help new shooters - Full class schedule including Hunter Safety and Concealed Carry - it's just plain awesome! The NRA has provided grant money to the facility - they offer NRA programs and have volunteer NRA certified instructors

It about brought tears to my eyes. In Metro Denver gun owners are being made to feel like pariahs at best. It was such a moving experience to see a municipal facility dedicated to shooting sports education, training and enjoyment.

This is a shining example not just of an excellent county government, but also of just what the NRA can do for a willing community in terms of grant money and program support.

Congratulations to all involved!

deepcreek · June 16, 2013, 11:16 AM

Sounds nice I will have to check it out sometime when I am up in that area.

buffalo · June 16, 2013, 11:22 AM

Good to hear there are more GOOD shooting places out there,if your ever in Phoenix check out the Ben Avery range complex. Its not indoors but it has over 50 rifle/pistol lanes just at one of the ranges,also skeet,archery,etc,etc.

June 16, 2013, 10:21 AM	#1
LewSchiller Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2013 Location: Metro Denver Colorado Posts: 227	What Life Should be Like - The Laramie County Shooting Sports Complex We just got back from Cheyenne where we went as a vendor to the Wyoming Sportsman's Gun Show. While there we had the opportunity to visit the adjacent Laramie County Shooting Sports Complex and meet with Keith Tast, the facility manager. All I can say is - if only we had such a well run well equipped facility !!! It was built within the past 2 years. State of the art 14 lane indoor range - indoor archery and air pistol - outdoor range which they're building out to include skeet and trap - fantastic staff - Volunteer Instructors willing and eager to help new shooters - Full class schedule including Hunter Safety and Concealed Carry - it's just plain awesome! The NRA has provided grant money to the facility - they offer NRA programs and have volunteer NRA certified instructors It about brought tears to my eyes. In Metro Denver gun owners are being made to feel like pariahs at best. It was such a moving experience to see a municipal facility dedicated to shooting sports education, training and enjoyment. This is a shining example not just of an excellent county government, but also of just what the NRA can do for a willing community in terms of grant money and program support. Congratulations to all involved! Last edited by LewSchiller; June 16, 2013 at 11:59 AM.

June 16, 2013, 11:16 AM	#2
deepcreek Senior Member Join Date: March 30, 2013 Location: Colorado Posts: 320	Sounds nice I will have to check it out sometime when I am up in that area.

June 16, 2013, 11:22 AM	#3
buffalo Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2009 Location: SW Florida Posts: 103	Good to hear there are more GOOD shooting places out there,if your ever in Phoenix check out the Ben Avery range complex. Its not indoors but it has over 50 rifle/pistol lanes just at one of the ranges,also skeet,archery,etc,etc.