The basics
As a service to the public, the Boulder Rifle Club (BRC) opens portions of its south range to the public for target shooting on its public range days
- All activities are controlled by BRC Range Officers (RO) to ensure everyone's safety
- Most rifles and pistols are allowed
- See below for information on fees and about restrictions on types of firearms, ammunition and targets
- Eye and ear protection is required
- Youths (under 18) must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
- Pets are not allowed on the property
- The club does not sell ammunition nor does it rent firearms
- The range may be closed at any time and for any reason. Adverse weather is the most common cause for range closure
- Illegal drugs are not permitted on BRC grounds
- Anyone under the influence of illegal drugs, cannabis, or alcohol is not allowed on our property
- Anyone may be asked to leave at any time and for any reason
- Additional rules may be in effect at any time
- First come, first served, on a space-available basis. We do not take reservations
Fees
Dates in April through August: $20 per person, youth shoot free with a paying adult
Dates in September and October: $20 per person, youth shoot free with a paying adult plus an additional $10 per rifle after the first rifle
NOTE: we can only accept cash or check at this time; no credit or debit cards
Important guidelines
- Firearms brought to the range must be unloaded and cased
- Firearms chambered for .50BMG or of similar cartridge size are NOT allowed
- Exploding targets and incendiary ammunition are NOT allowed
- Full-auto, bump, and rapid fire are NOT allowed
- Drugs, including alcohol, and those persons under the influence of drugs, are NOT allowed
- You will be required to show personal identification. If you are unwilling or unable to do so please don’t come
- You will be required to read, understand, and sign a waiver form. Shooting has inherent risks (see statute below)
The use of our range is subject to the our range rules and the discretion of the Range Officer on duty. Our goal is to provide a safe and pleasant sport shooting experience for all of our guests. As a result our range rules are strictly enforced. Should you have a question about our range rules or the safe operation of your firearm then please ask a Range Officer. Should you be unwilling or unable to comply with our range rules or the verbal instructions from the Range Officer then you will be asked to leave.
Inherent risk
Note that the Boulder Rifle Club is a qualifying sport shooting range, and the following Colorado statute applies to anyone who enters the property –
13-21-111.8. Assumption of risk – shooting ranges.
(1) Any person who engages in sport shooting activities at a qualifying sport shooting range, as defined under section 25-12-109 (2) (d), C.R.S., assumes the risk of injury or damage associated with sport shooting activities as set forth in section 13-21-111.7.
(2) For purposes of this section, “Engages in Sport Shooting Activities” means entering and exiting a qualifying sport shooting range, preparing to shoot, waiting to shoot, shooting, or assisting another person in shooting at a qualifying sport shooting range. The term includes being a spectator at a qualifying sport shooting range and being present in the range for any reason.