Let's start by stating this is WAY OUT IN THE BOONIES! It is in northwestern Colorado (north east of Greeley area) in a small area known as Ault. Technically it is located on Pawnee National Grassland which is through the USFS. It is one of the FEW outdoor FREE ranges I have found in Colorado.
There are rules and law enforcement does frequent the area to practice! Shotguns are not allowed to be fired here. ALWAYS practice safety! Bring your own target, equipment (firearm, ammo, ear plugs, etc).
It has dirt berms providing 25, 50 and 100 yard shooting opportunities.
- 100 yard lanes: Rifles only with targets at 50 yards and 100 yards only
- 50 yard lanes: Hand guns & rifles only w/ targets at 25 yards & 50 yards only
- 25 yard lanes: Hand guns only, w/ targets at 7, 15, or 25 yards only
The site includes a parking area, informational kiosk, restroom facilities, and 30 shooting lanes with 26 benches and shade structures. No trash facilities are on site. So whatever you take with you, take it back when you leave!
One of my son's and I have been here a few times to practice. He is a firearm enthusiast and I grew up around them. No, I am not afraid of them. I lived in farm/hunting country in HS and it was part of life. Only in the city, does it seem people are afraid of them. It isn't the gun, its the person.
Rules:
No clay pigeons allowed.
Rifles and hand guns only. No shotguns as of June 1, 2016.
Alcohol is not permitted.
Firearms shall only be discharged from designated shooting stations.
No tracer rounds or incendiary rounds allowed. No exploding targets.
Shoot only at authorized targets. This is limited to paper, cardboard or manufactured metallic targets at Baker Draw.
Wood backing not allowed; however, wooden frames are.
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/observing.
No automatic fire or simulated automatic fire "bump firing."
No pets allowed.
Remove all shell casings, target debris, trash, etc. Pack it in; Pack it out! Area around the site is closed to shooting to enhance safety.
Again, be respectful and responsible when visiting this location. I would hate to see it taken away by Colorado Parks & Wildlife who is the designee for the site location. They do monitor the area and again, law enforcement uses it for training too. read more