CO - Front Range get together

Bob Locke · November 12, 2001, 01:25 PM

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

Ceol Mhor · November 12, 2001, 01:35 PM

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

labgrade · November 12, 2001, 01:37 PM

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 · November 12, 2001, 02:51 PM

Depends on where and when.

Zundfolge · November 12, 2001, 03:04 PM

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 · November 12, 2001, 03:54 PM

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 · November 12, 2001, 07:15 PM

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

labgrade · November 12, 2001, 09:02 PM

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 · November 13, 2001, 12:02 AM

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

Oak '58 · November 13, 2001, 01:09 AM

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 · November 13, 2001, 04:36 AM

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 · November 13, 2001, 07:44 AM

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 · November 13, 2001, 09:06 AM

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

Larry Ashcraft · November 13, 2001, 01:43 PM

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 · November 13, 2001, 03:24 PM

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

labgrade · November 13, 2001, 03:29 PM

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 · November 15, 2001, 08:07 AM

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 · November 16, 2001, 08:35 PM

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 · November 16, 2001, 09:11 PM

Count me in

Bob Locke · November 17, 2001, 06:15 AM

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!

Let's do it this way: If you even think you might be interested, drop me an e-mail ([email protected]) 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!

labgrade · November 17, 2001, 03:20 PM

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.

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

Bob Locke · November 17, 2001, 09:33 PM

You STAY on the list, pal!

Cutter · November 18, 2001, 11:01 PM

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? · November 21, 2001, 05:35 AM

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 · November 21, 2001, 10:05 AM

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 ....

November 12, 2001, 01:25 PM	#1
Bob Locke Senior Member Join Date: December 19, 1999 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 2,518	CO - Front Range get together Anyone along the Front Range interested in getting together for a day of shooting and fellowship? __________________ "When the people fear the government, there is tyranny. When the government fears the people, there is liberty." - Thomas Jefferson

November 12, 2001, 01:35 PM	#2
Ceol Mhor Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2001 Posts: 1,043	I'd definitely be interested if it's around Christmas, when I'm back home in Golden... __________________ "There goes as if deranged a German soldier, with burning helmet on his head, making horrible noises. A second, as though possessed, yells "Jews...weapons. Jews...weapons." - From an anonymous eyewitness' description of the first battle of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising

November 12, 2001, 02:51 PM	#4
jimpeel Senior Member Join Date: October 11, 1999 Location: Longmont, CO, USA Posts: 4,530	Depends on where and when. __________________ Gun Control: The premise that a woman found in an alley, raped and strangled with her own pantyhose, is morally superior to allowing that same woman to defend her life with a firearm. "Science is built up with facts, as a house is with stones. But a collection of facts is no more a science than a heap of stones is a house." - Jules Henri Poincare "Three thousand people died on Sept. 11 because eight pilots were killed" -- former Northwest Airlines pilot Stephen Luckey

November 12, 2001, 03:04 PM	#5
Zundfolge Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2001 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,749	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 ) __________________ "There's no way to rule innocent men. The only power any government has is the power to crack down on criminals. Well, when there aren't enough criminals one makes them. One declares so many things to be a crime that it becomes impossible for men to live without breaking laws...you create a nation of law-breakers â€“ and then you cash in on guilt." Ayn Rand

November 12, 2001, 03:54 PM	#6
Bob Locke Senior Member Join Date: December 19, 1999 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 2,518	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. __________________ "When the people fear the government, there is tyranny. When the government fears the people, there is liberty." - Thomas Jefferson

November 12, 2001, 01:37 PM	#3
labgrade Member In Memoriam Join Date: November 29, 1999 Location: west of a small town, CO Posts: 4,346	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 ....

November 12, 2001, 07:15 PM	#7
Zak Smith Senior Member Join Date: December 12, 1999 Location: Fort Collins, Colorado, USA Posts: 2,682	I'm from Fort Collins and would be up for it - depending on the date. Weekends around holidays are generally bad.

November 12, 2001, 09:02 PM	#8
labgrade Member In Memoriam Join Date: November 29, 1999 Location: west of a small town, CO Posts: 4,346	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 ....

November 13, 2001, 12:02 AM	#9
Steve Smith Senior Member Join Date: December 9, 1999 Posts: 4,131	Definately! I and another TFLer would be happy to help organize the CO get-together! __________________ Favor the X. Steve Smith NRA Life Member

November 13, 2001, 01:09 AM	#10
Oak '58 Senior Member Join Date: September 16, 2000 Location: Colorado Posts: 113	Sounds great! 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! __________________ Oak ------------------ "Skeptical scrutiny can separate deep insights from deep nonsense."

November 13, 2001, 04:36 AM	#11
sapienza Member Join Date: July 23, 2001 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 55	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

November 13, 2001, 07:44 AM	#12
Bob Locke Senior Member Join Date: December 19, 1999 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 2,518	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. __________________ "When the people fear the government, there is tyranny. When the government fears the people, there is liberty." - Thomas Jefferson

November 13, 2001, 09:06 AM	#13
WYO Senior Member Join Date: February 21, 2001 Posts: 365	I'd be interested if you wouldn't mind someone from north of the border.

November 13, 2001, 01:43 PM	#14
Larry Ashcraft Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2001 Location: Pueblo, CO, Home of Heroes Posts: 251	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. __________________ Larry Ashcraft, formerly TrophyShop

November 13, 2001, 03:24 PM	#15
gyp_c2 Senior Member Join Date: December 28, 2000 Location: Colorado...Louisiana Posts: 387	...I'll hitch with whoever's goin' from Pueblo or the springs...Just say SOON! __________________ >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>g2<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< AVERT

November 13, 2001, 03:29 PM	#16
labgrade Member In Memoriam Join Date: November 29, 1999 Location: west of a small town, CO Posts: 4,346	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 .....

November 15, 2001, 08:07 AM	#17
Dr.Rob Staff Alumnus Join Date: July 28, 1999 Location: Denver Posts: 2,454	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 __________________ You broke into the wrong Rec Room!

November 16, 2001, 08:35 PM	#18
justice4all Senior Member Join Date: November 2, 2000 Location: Grand Junction, CO Posts: 327	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.

November 16, 2001, 09:11 PM	#19
Coltdriver Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2001 Posts: 683	Count me in

November 17, 2001, 06:15 AM	#20
Bob Locke Senior Member Join Date: December 19, 1999 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 2,518	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! Let's do it this way: If you even think you might be interested, drop me an e-mail ([email protected]) 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! __________________ "When the people fear the government, there is tyranny. When the government fears the people, there is liberty." - Thomas Jefferson

November 17, 2001, 03:20 PM	#21
labgrade Member In Memoriam Join Date: November 29, 1999 Location: west of a small town, CO Posts: 4,346	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. Bob, stick me on yer list just fer grins .....

November 17, 2001, 09:33 PM	#22
Bob Locke Senior Member Join Date: December 19, 1999 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 2,518	You STAY on the list, pal! __________________ "When the people fear the government, there is tyranny. When the government fears the people, there is liberty." - Thomas Jefferson

November 18, 2001, 11:01 PM	#23
Cutter Junior Member Join Date: August 2, 2001 Location: Portland, Or Posts: 10	Front Range Shoot 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

November 21, 2001, 05:35 AM	#24
GotGun? Junior Member Join Date: February 22, 2001 Posts: 13	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 ?

November 21, 2001, 10:05 AM	#25
labgrade Member In Memoriam Join Date: November 29, 1999 Location: west of a small town, CO Posts: 4,346	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 ....