Special to the HT
MEEKER | The Meeker Sportsman’s Club is pleased to announce the re-opening of their pistol range following the completion of facility improvements. Last year, the club applied for and was awarded a Shooting Range Development Grant from Colorado Parks and Wildlife to help fund the $72,000 project. Construction began in earnest this February to take advantage of the mild winter weather.
Prior to improvements, the club’s pistol range was simply a large open area with earthen berms to allow for safe shooting. Following the improvements, the pistol range now includes the addition of multiple concrete pads, a large covered firing line, a permanent target stand with ranged shooting distances, and other general upgrades to the parking access and waste facilities. These improvements will not only enhance the experience of club members and public visitors alike, but they were also specifically designed with several groups from the community in mind. This includes our youth 4-H shooters practicing for county and state competitions, local law enforcement agencies (CPW, RBCSO, and MPD) who train and qualify at the club, and those participating in education opportunities such as Hunter Ed and CCW classes.
Concrete and construction work was completed by local contractor, Douglas Johnson, and the club received generous in-kind contributions in the form of equipment labor and road base from local CPW staff, Rio Blanco County, and the Town of Meeker. Additionally, club members volunteered more than 150 hours of their time over the three months of the project.
As of April 11, the pistol range is fully re-open for regular use. For more information about upcoming club events that are open to the public, range closures, or how to get your club membership, follow the Meeker Sportsman’s Club on Facebook and visit them at meekercoloradosportsmansclub.com.
Thanks to a grant from Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the Meeker Sportsman’s Club has upgraded its pistol range. According to organizers, the improvements were specifically designed with several community groups in mind: youth 4-H shooting sports, local law enforcement agencies for training, and hunter education and concealed carry classes. For information on joining the Sportsman’s Club, visit www.meekercoloradosportsmansclub.com