Construction at Pawnee started

[newracer]

http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/ne...TELPRDB5428399

GREELEY, Colo.– A temporary area closure will be in place on the Pawnee National Grassland during construction of the Baker Draw Designated Shooting Area, planned to start Saturday.

The U.S. Army Reserves are constructing this site, allowing the U.S. Forest Service to stretch funding and providing the Army with a training opportunity. The Army asked for an area closure during the approximately two weeks of construction, to provide for the safety of both the reservists and the public. This training exercise will include heavy equipment in the area. After the two week exercise, reservists may be back on weekends to complete portions of the project.

The closure includes National Forest System lands around the shooting area. The closure is located east of Weld County Road (CR) 57, and mostly north of CR 96, with some areas south of CR 96 included. The entire area, including roads, is restricted from public use, as is shooting within or into this closed area. A map is available online at http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_...rdb5428390.pdf. The public needs to follow all signs on the grassland and allow the reservists to safely do their work.

The new designated shooting area is located near the intersection of CR 96 and CR 63. The site will include a parking lot, dirt berms, 30 shooting lanes with 26 shooting benches, an information kiosk, and potentially shade covers. Once completed, the area will be open from dawn to dusk.

Construction of this site was made possible through two grants. The National Rifle Association provided one grant for $25,000 and the Colorado Parks and Wildlife provided a second for $97,000. Support of the project was also provided by Weld County and the ARP Foundation, providing needed road work and help getting materials. The analysis and decision for this site occurred in 2011.

Once the construction is completely finished, the site will be open for general public use. The district will plan a grand opening event for early this fall.

[beast556]

That is cool that this finaly happend.Hopefully it is nice and people dont fuck it up.

One other thing I forgot, I'm pretty sure when this opens up they will restrict all shooting in pawnee to the range only.

[JMBD2112]

That is cool that this finaly happend.Hopefully it is nice and people dont fuck it up.

One other thing I forgot, I'm pretty sure when this opens up they will restrict all shooting in pawnee to the range only.

I hope not, unless they have a 1k range, and it's free.

[islandermyk]

To bad if this happens.... now you could only shoot on flat surfaces and not down hill.

Oh well... guess i gotta find mountains to shoot on.

[Great-Kazoo]

To bad if this happens.... now you could only shoot on flat surfaces and not down hill.

Oh well... guess i gotta find mountains OR ROOF TOPS to shoot on.

[trlcavscout]

It is a very nice range. But it doesn't exist so nobody go!

[merl]

It is a very nice range. But it doesn't exist so nobody go!

http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/arp/recarea/?recid=80588

The Baker Draw Designated Shooting Area is located near the intersection of Weld County Roads 96 and 63. It has berms providing 25, 50, and 100-yard shooting opportunities. There is a parking area, information kiosk, and 30 shooting lanes with 26 shooting benches available. Users must "pack-in, pack-out" all spent shells and targets. No trash or restroom facilities on site.
Rules & Regulations

• Rifles and hand guns only.
• Alcohol is not permitted.
• Skeet shooting is not allowed.
• Firearms shall only be discharged from designated shooting stations.
• No tracer rounds or incendiary rounds allowed.
• Shoot only at aughorized targets. This is limited to paper, cardboard, or metallic targets. No clay pigeons allowed at designated site.
• Ensure weapons are unloaded or holstered when moving them between vehicles and the firing line.
• Eye and ear protection must be worn at all times while shooting or observing.
• Remove all shell casings, tarbet debris, trash, etc.
• The area adjacent to the site is closed to recreational shooting to enhance safety.

Note the last item in the list if you used to shoot that area >100yd or shotgun.