Leadville Rod & Gun Club
Leadville , CO
Address: Pistol Range at McWethy Drive/CMC Road/CR41, Leadville, CO. , Leadville , CO
When/Where/Type/Notes:
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Both Centerfire and 22 Rimfire allowed at this range
Effective August 1st, 2021, The Smith & Wesson M&P 15-22 rifle can again now be used at Project Appleseed clinics. Check details on our How to Prepare page: https://appleseedinfo.org/how-to-prepare/
Please Read: How to Prepare for an Event
Safety Notice:
Rifles must be cased and left in vehicle until after the Safety Briefing. Do Not bring your firearms out until instructed to bring them to the firing line. No loaded firearms on the range unless on the firing line and load command has been given. Eye and ear protection required. No illegal firearms are allowed. Some ranges are .22 rimfire only. At ranges that allow centerfire no rifle cartridges over 8mm cal are allowed.
Range Fee: None
Capacity: 20
Camping Available:
Leadville Rod & Gun Club has an area that trailers and tent campers can use. It is very primitive – a piece of gravelly ground. It can be reached through their second gate off of Gun Club Road. Directions from Denver: (approximately 90 miles) I-70 W to Hwy 91 S (Copper Mountain/Leadville, exit 195). Hwy 91 S to Hwy 24 W to County Road 6/Gun Club Road (south side of town), turn left, go .6 miles to arched galvanized gate on your right. The gate is the entrance to trap range and clubhouse where you can pick a piece of gravelly ground to camp on. Latitude 39° 14.33’ Longitude 106° 17.81’ These are not directions to the Pistol range. See below.
For other campgrounds, reserve early!
Sugar Loafin RV Park & Campground
303 Hwy 300; Leadville, CO 80461
Phone: 719-486-1031, 3.5 miles
Leadville Corral RV Park
Located at the south end of town just off US Highway 24
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Hotels:
Numerous in Leadville, book early.
Alps Motel 207 Elm Street, Leadville, CO 80461
800-818-2577, 1 mile
Columbine Inn & Suites 2019 N. Poplar Street, Leadville, CO 80461
800-954-1110, 2 miles
Delaware Hotel 700 Harrison Avenue, Leadville, CO 80461
800-748-2004, 1.4 miles
Mountain Peaks Motel 1 Harrison Avenue, Leadville, CO 80461
888-771-4470, 1 mile
Super 8 1128 S. Highway 24, Leadville, CO 80461
800-261-3637, 1 mile
Timberline Motel & Apartments 216 Harrison Avenue, Leadville, CO 80461
800-352-1876, 1.1 miles
Directions:
Pistol Range - From Denver (approximately 90 miles): 1-70 W toward CO 470/Grand Junction to Hwy 91 S (Copper Mountain/Leadville, exit 195). Highway 91 S to Hwy 24 W. Turn left at the Colorado Mountain College (CMC) lighted kiosk. This is the junction of Hwy 24 and CR41/CMC Road/McWethy Drive on the south side of town. Drive .25 miles toward the CMC campus. The arched galvanized gate at the 3rd left is the entrance to the Rifle and Pistol Ranges. If you reach CMC, you have gone too far. This is where the Project Appleseed event will take place.
GPS: 39.237373,-106.299973
State Laws to be aware of:
It is the responsibility of attendees to know and comply with all Colorado and Federal Firearms Laws.
Misc:
Please be aware than an e-mail may be sent to students on the Friday before the event weekend. It will contain information important to the event.
NOTE: If you are having a problem finding .22 ammunition please contact us using the contact information below.
Centerfire rifles welcome - bring your .22 and save on ammo cost though - or bring both.
Please leave your rifles in the car until asked to bring them to the firing line. Please, no handguns (concealed or open) on the firing line. Bring layered clothing, a windbreaker, and lightweight gloves, eye protection and hearing protection. Leadville weather could range from sunny in the 80’s to overcast and windy with high country snow flurries/hail in the 30’s or lower. Bring rain gear, jacket, a lunch, snacks, and plenty of water. A shooting jacket will be extremely helpful for the high power shooting, and a shooting mat, e.g., a 4’ x 7’ carpet scrap, will be desired for prone and sitting. If rain or snow is expected, bring a tarp to put your mat on.
This is the highest club in America. If you like feeling dizzy and having difficulty catching your breath, then you’re exactly who we want to see. At 10,102 feet in altitude this is the highest Appleseed in the country. Why would you want to miss out on that? Come shoot in the clouds with us!
The Appleseed Project made FOX NEWS
http://video.foxnews.com/v/4324345/appleseed-project/
http://video.foxnews.com/v/4314305/mixing-history-with-guns/
For more information contact:
Name: Jim Heath Email Address: CO@appleseedinfo.org Phone: 719.287.4199
Name: Private Message to 'oneshot_onehole' on the Appleseed Forum Phone: 719.495.8039
Instructors Resources: PDF