Rampart Shooting Range Cleanup - 25 April 09

[68Charger]

On behalf of those of us that couldn't make it...
I'd just like to take a moment to thank everyone that pitched in...

THANK YOU!

I could not make it due to a previous commitment (I was out of town),
but a sincere thanks to anyone that participated...

[CrufflerSteve]

Thank you for your good work. I used to shoot there when I lived in the Springs. I always took out way more than I brought but some people cannot clean up after themselves.

I guess there was one good thing that came out of it. After going once on a warm Saturday afternoon I was so horrified by the unsafe behavior that joined a gun club. First Izak Walton, then BLGC.

Steve

[Pancho Villa]

Thanks guy!

I didn't know about this or I would have allotted time for it...I was actually there when ya'all showed up. I was the guy with a big gash on his forehead from rushing a shot

[Chief_of_Scouts]

Went to Rampart to do a little pistol shooting today. Just 2 weeks after the big cleanup, it was trashed. Tape from VHS tapes all over the place. TVs, computer monitors and all sorts of other trash on all the ranges.

I would have taken a picture to post here, but it is just too disturbing how inconsiderate some people are. They just don't get it.

Additionally, had to be extra careful because of some people up there trying to scoop up spent brass before it even hits the ground after being ejected.

I think I can write Rampart Range off of my places to visit anymore.

[Ridge]

God, that pisses me off. I'm glad I dont live near there, because I'd be likely to buttstroke them with my AR a few times...

Hell, when we cleaned the place up, when we stayed and shot, people were at the pistol range putting up targets and then leaving them there after they were done...they just dont fucking get it.

The nature fairy doesnt show up and clean up all your shit when you leave, people!

If you dont take care of the place, then they might just close the place down, and rightly so. You people dont deserve it! Have fun paying to get into a range where you cant shoot your favorite CRT or lead-lined refrigerator...

[kidicarus13]

Sounds like a hopeless situation. That's why when people find a good place to shoot they are hesitant to tell anyone else about it.

[theGinsue]

You're right; they don't get it and never will.

I quit going to Rampart years ago when (a) I became disgusted by the constant growing mounds of garbage up there, (b) I realized that most of the folks going there had no idea about Range etiquette/safety, and (c) when I had too many people eying me and my guns in what looked like they were weighing their chances of robbing me successfully.

With all that said, I had intended to go to the clean-up to do my part for the shooting sport. Now, I'm inclined to believe that closing the place down might be best - except that the displaced shooters might start coming to where I go.

[Pancho Villa]

Does anyone know the park's stance on firearms being carried around?

I'd like to give my suspension a rest and hike my way up to the range.