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Special Use Permit
GARFIELD COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT
109 Eighth Street, Suite 303
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Telephone: 970.945.8212 Facsimile: 970.945.7785
Submittal Date: 7/10/2000 Base Fee: $400
Applicant: Glenwood Springs Gun Club
Address of Applicant: P.O. Box2362 Glenwood' Sps. Co. Telephone: 970 984-2488
Special Use Being Requested: Shooting Range Complex.
Zone District: Glenwood Springs Size of Property: 320 Acres
Application Requirements: These items must be submitted with the application
1] J Plans and specifications for the proposed use including the hours of operation, the amount of vehicles
accessing the site on a daily, weekly and/or monthly basis. and the size of any existing or proposed
structures that will be utilized in conjunction with the proposed use. Please submit this information
in narrative form and be specific.
2] If you will be using water or will be treating wastewater in conjunction with the proposed use, please
detail the amount of water that would be used and the type of wastewater treatment. If you will be
utilizing well water. please attach a copy of the appropriate well permit and any other legal water
supply information, including a water allotment contract or an approved water augmentation plan.
3] V A map drawn to scale portraying your property, all structures on the property, and the County or State
roadways within one (1) mile of your property. If you are proposing a new or expanded access onto
a County or State roadway, submit a driveway or highway access permit.
4] ✓ A vicinity map, showing slope of your property, for which a U.S.G.S. 1:24,000 scale quadrangle map
will suffice.
5] t/ A copy of the appropriate portion of a Garfield County Assessor's Map showing all public and private
landowners adjacent to your property. Include a list of all property owners and their addresses.
6] V Attach a copy of the deed and a legal description of the property. If you are acting as an agent for the
property owner, you must attach an acknowledgment from the property owner that you may act in
his/her behalf.
7] For all applications pertaining to airports, the oil and gas industry, power generation and/or
transmission industry, or any other classified industrial operation, you must submit an impact
statement consistent with the requirements of Sections 5.03, paragraphs 1 thru 3; 5.03.07, inclusive;
and 5.03.08, inclusive.
The consideration of this proposed Special Use will require at least one (1) public hearing, for which public
notice must be provided. The Planning Department will mail you information concerning this hearing(s),
approximately 30 days prior to the scheduled hearing. You will then be required to notify, by certified return
receipt mail. all adjacent landowners and publish the notice provided by the Planning Department, in a
newspaper of general circulation. Both these notices must be mailed/published at least 15 days prior to the
public hearing. The applicant shall bear the cost of mailing and publication and proof of mailing and
publication must be submitted at the time of the public hearing.
The information contained within this application is complete and correct, to the best of my knowledge:
Applicant:
Date:
P.O. Box 2362 Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81602-2362
The Glenwood Springs Gun Club Inc. operates a multiple use shooting complex 2 miles South of
Interstate Highway 70. Accessible by County Road 134. The 320 acres used for this complex is leased from the
City of Glenwood Springs. This property is well situated, away from residential areas and has substantial
topographic features providing a well contained, safe shooting environment.
The facility includes the following:
-3 trap ranges;
-2 pistol ranges;
-a target and silhouette range;
-a sporting clays range;
-a paintball range, including a combat enclosure;
-a clubhouse, and several small structures for storage, and supplies;
-5 portable toilets;
The Glenwood Springs Gun Club provides a safe shooting environment for local residents, registered
regional and national level shooting matches, hunting rifle sight -in clinics during the big game seasons, and
numerous other firearm related activities and functions throughout the year. The Glenwood Springs Gun Club
has also been featured on national TV in a segment about the joy of shooting by ESPN.
The range has been open since 1972 and is used regularly by the members of the Glenwood Springs
Gun Club, Garfield County Sheriff Department, Glenwood Springs Police Department, Colorado State
Highway Patrol, Silt Police Department, Division of Wildlife, and others, for qualification and practice. In
addition the Club is used by the general public for numerous other sponsored, and non -sponsored shooting
events and competitions. Including registered American Trapshooting Association trap shoots, National
Sporting Clays Association shoots, United States Practical Shooting Association of International Pistol
Shooters Conference shoots. The range is also used by the Boy Scouts, 4H Clubs, Hunter Safety Programs, and
other community groups.
Each entity using the range sets their own hours and times with the approval of the Club. Use of the
range varies from one to five individuals on off days. Larger groups for practice days, and other events,
generally on weekends. The Club holds regular pistol practice on Monday evening throughout the summer
months, trap and sporting clay practice Thursday evenings and all day Saturdays and some Sundays.
Vehicle traffic generated by the range is limited. Daily traffic is only one to five vehicles per day,
practice days will generate ten to fifteen vehicles, with up to fifty vehicles for special events, and registered
shoots.
Structures at the range are limited to a clubhouse, three trap houses, several small portable storage
buildings. a paintball combat enclosure, and 5 portable toilets.
P.O. Box 2362 Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81602-2362
Sec. 5.03.027 of the Garfield County Zoning Resolution provides standards for Shooting Range
Facilities:
1) Design in accordance with the NRA " The Range Manual ": 2) Sanitary Facilities on site: 3) Lighting on
Ranges: 4) No alcoholic beverages on the range site.
1) Design in accordance with the NRA " The Range Manual ":
See Range report attached.
2) Sanitary Facilities on site:
Portable toilet facilities are provided and convenient to each range. No domestic
water or waste disposal services are available to the site.
3) No lighting is available at the Club:
4) No alcoholic beverages on the range site:
Use of alcoholic beverages on the ranges is prohibited.
RANGE REPORT
As a certified NRA instructor I have examined the Glenwood Springs Gun Clubs range's. Using
the NRA's " The Range Manual " as a guide. I have found all ranges to be in compliance with the
safety recommendations found in the NRA range manual.
As further proof of the safety of these ranges and the people that supervise or use them. The
Glenwood Springs Gun Club has an impeccable safety record. Over the last twenty eight years there
has been well over one million rounds fired within this facility without an unsafe incident. With this
record I consider these to be very safe shooting ranges. Providing all safety rules are followed, as in
the past there should never be any concern that these ranges are unsafe.
Respectfully Yours;
Robert M. Dobbs
Certification ID # AXK5246J
Ratings Held (IPA and IVA)
LAND OWNERS ADJACENT TO GUN CLUB PROPERTY.
M. Carter Jolley Jr.
717 Cooper Ave.
Glenwood Springs, CO. 81601-3425
John F and Lisa Huffman
P. O. Box 116
Gypsum, CO. 81637
City of Glenwood Springs
806 Cooper Ave.
Glenwood Springs, CO. 81601
LEASE AGREEMENT
THIS LEASE AGREEMENT, is entered into by and between the CITY OF GLENWOOD
SPRINGS, COLORADO ("Lessor"), and the GLENWOOD SPRINGS GUN CLUB, INC. ("Lessee"),
to be effective April 1, 1994, no matter what date actually signed by the
parties.
WITNESSETH:
Lessor, for and in consideration of the rents herein reserved and of the
benefits derived by the City of Glenwood Springs as a result of the keeping of
the covenants, agreements, and conditions contained herein on the part of the
Lessee, does hereby grant a non-exclusive Lease to Lessee for the following
described property:
A tract of land in Garfield County, Colorado, being a portion of Section
11, Township 6 S., Range 90 W. of the Sixth Principal Meridian, being more
particularly described as follows: All that portion of the S 1/2 of t e
S 1/2 of the NW 1/4 of said Section 11 lying easterly of County Road 134,
and all portions of the SW 1/4 and the SE 1/4 of said Section 11, as shown
on the map attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit "A".
Section 1. Use of Premises.
The leased premises, as described herein, shall be used by Lessee for the
following purposes only:
A. Access over and maintenance of the access road which extends
easterly from County Road 134, being in the SW 1/4 of Section 11, as
designated on the attached Exhibit "A".
B. Maintenance of a security gate on the road described in Paragraph A,
said gate to be regulated according to rules and regulations
promulgated pursuant to Section 2 of this Lease.
C. Reconstruction, maintenance and operation of a target range and
pistol silhouette range in the area designated as "C" on the
attached Exhibit "A".
D. Maintenance and operation of the existing trap shooting range in the
area designed as "D" on the attached Exhibit "A", and maintenance
and operation of a trap shooting range in the area designated as "E"
on the attached Exhibit "A".
E. Reconstruction, maintenance and operation of a sporting clays course
in the areas designated as "A" and "E" on the attached Exhibit "A".
F. Such other specific activities in specific locations upon the leased
premises as shall be expressly approved in writing by the City
Manager of the City of Glenwood Springs according to the procedures
and conditions set forth herein.
G. The pistol range and shotgun range (identified by the highlighted
area on Exhibit A) shall be under the control of the Lessor. This
portion of the leased premises shall be separated from the remainder
of the leased premises by fencing or other median as soon as
possible. In the event Lessee wishes to utilize this portion of
the leased premises, a request shall be made with the Chief of
Police. Under those circumstances when Lessee's member(s) utilize
these ranges, Lessee shall be responsible for providing insurance
and indemnifying Lessor.
Section 2. Promulgation of Rules. Regulations. and Schedules for Use of Leased
Premises.
Lessee shall maintain with the City Manager of the City of Glenwood Springs
a current list of rules and regulations for use of the leased premises. Such
rules and regulations shall provide generally for the preservation of the public
health, safety and welfare and shall provide for public access to the leased
premises at times to be agreed upon between the Lessee and the City Manager. Any
amendment to such rules and regulations shall be subject to the prior approval
in writing of the City Manager.
Furthermore, on or before May 1st of each year, Lessee shall submit to the
City Manager of the City of Glenwood Springs an annual schedule of organized
shooting events to occur on the leased premises. Said schedule shall be
expressly approved in writing by the City Manager prior to the commencement of
any organized shooting events.
A copy of said rules and regulations and schedules will be maintained on
file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Glenwood Springs.
Section 3. Term.
This lease shall be for a term of six (6) years commencing on April 1, 1994
and terminating .on April 1, 2000. Lessee agrees to pay Lessor as rental for the
leased premises an annual rent of $10.00, due and payable on or prior to April
1st of each year during the lease term commencing on the 1st day of April, 1994.
Section 4. Renewal and Extension
A. This lease may be renewed at the option of the City Council of the City
of Glenwood Springs. Lessee shall notify the City Manager of the City of
Glenwood Springs, Colorado, its desire to renew this Lease at least six (6)
months prior to the termination date of the Lease. Within two (2) months of the
receipt of said notice, the City Council shall expressly determine either to
renew or not to renew this Lease. Lessor reserves the right to amend the terms
of this Lease pursuant to any renewal.
B. If, at any time, Lessee proposes to install major improvements upon the
leased premises, including by way of example permanent buildings, Lessor agrees
to consider an extension of this Lease and enter into good faith negotiations for
said extension.
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Section 5. Non -exclusivity.
This lease is non-exclusive and Lessee acknowledges the existence of two
pre-existing City Leases for all or part of the leased premises as follows:
Twenty (20) year coal Lease to Alan D. Gray dated July 20, 1978,
subsequently assigned to New Castle Energy Corporation, providing for
exploration and development of coal resources; and
Both of said Leases contain the following language: "The City may use the
surface of the subject lands so long as such use does not interfere with the
safety of the City's licenses, the Lessee's employees and the Lessee's
operations."
Lessee further acknowledges that the Lessor may, in the future, use or
enter into agreements for the use of the premises for any and all lawful
purposes, including but not limited to municipal facilities and other
recreational purposes which are compatible with Lessee's activities; however, it
is mutually understood and agreed by the parties hereto that the use of the
property for other recreational purposes shall be subject to the prior approval
of both parties.
Lessee further acknowledges that the Lessor may require the modification
or relocation of Lessee's facilities and activities for the safety and
convenience of existing and prospective users of the leased premises. In the
event a modification or relocation of facilities is deemed necessary by the
Lessor, the City Manager of the City of Glenwood Springs shall provide Lessee
with ninety (90) days advance written notice to modify or relocate said
facilities. In the event an activity of the Lessee is deemed to pose an imminent
danger to persons or property on or off the leased premises, the City Manager of
the City of Glenwood Springs may order an immediate halt to said activity and
Lessee shall comply with said order forthwith.
Section 6. Other Uses of Premises by Lessee.
Upon request by the Lessee, the City Manager of the City of Glenwood
Springs may approve uses of the leased premises over and above the permitted uses
set forth in Section 1 of this Lease. Such approval shall be in writing and
shall set forth specifically the activity to be permitted, its location within
the leased premises, and any and all additional conditions necessary to protect
the public safety and welfare.
Section 7. Revocability.
The Lessor may revoke this Lease upon three (3) months written notice if
the Lessor determines the Lessee's activities have become incompatible with any
other lawful use of the leased premises or if any provision of this Lease is
breached by the Lessee.
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Section 8. Grace Period_for Inaccessibility.
In the event Lessee is required to remove, relocate or modify any of its
facilities according to the terms of this Lease and the leased premises are
inaccessible due to snow, ice, flooding, mudslides, or any other natural cause.
Lessee shall be allowed a reasonable grace period for the removal, relocation,
or modification of said facilities until the leased premises become accessible.
Section 9. Indemnity and Insurance.
Lessee hereby agrees to hold harmless and indemnify Lessor from any loss,
claim, demand, injury, obligation, or liability of whatever nature (including
attorney's fees) resulting from or arising out of or in connection with the
occupation, use, or operation of the leased premises by Lessee. Lessee shall
obtain and maintain in effect at all times during the term of this Lease a policy
or policies of liability insurance wherein Lessor is named as an additional
insured with coverage of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence. Lessee shall
provide Lessor with a Certificate of Insurance or duplicate original policy
evidencing such coverages to be in effect as of the commencement of the Lease and
each time either the insurance policy or the Lease is renewed. Lessee further
agrees to make provision for the immediate notification of the Lessor in the
event said policy is cancelled.
Section 10 Ownership of Improvements.
Any and all improvements to the leased premises including road and drainage
improvements, permanent buildings, fences and gates, or other structures shall
remain as property of the Lessor upon the termination of this Lease.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, any and all mechanical appurtenances, target and
trap equipment, or other portable equipment or structures owned by Lessee shall
be removable at the option of Lessee, so long as waste to the leased premises
does not occur due to said removal.
Section 11. Notice.
Every notice, approval, consent or other communication authorized or
required by this Lease shall be directed to the following addresses unless a
change of address is provided by written notice:
Lessee:
Lessor:
Glenwood Springs Gun Club, Inc.
P.O. Box 2362
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
City Manager
City of Glenwood Springs
806 Cooper Avenue
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
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Section 12 Maintenance and Security.
Maintenance and security of Lessee's improvements to the leased premises
shall be the responsibility of the Lessee. Nothing in this Lease shall be
construed to impose maintenance upon the Lessor, and Lessor shall not be liable
for any loss or damages suffered by Lessee from Lessee's use of the premises.
Section 13. partial Invalidity.
If any of the terms, covenants, conditions, or provisions of this Lease
shall, for any reason, be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of the Lease
shall not be affected thereby, and each remaining term, covenant, condition and
provision of this Lease shall be valid and be enforced to the fullest extent
permitted by law unless the invalidity of a provision defeats the purpose of this
Lease.
Section 14. Binding Upon Successors.
All of the covenants, conditions, and agreements contained in this Lease
shall be binding and inure to the benefit of the respective parties hereto as
well as their respective successor in interest of any kind.
Section 15. Assignment.
This Lease shall not be assigned nor sublet by the Lessee.
Section 16. Section Titles.
The section titles used in this Lease are for convenience only and are not
to be used to construe or interpret this Lease.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have set their seals and the signature of
their executive officers, effective Apri , 1994.
ATTEST:
amela K. Oliveira, City Clerk
ATTEST:
?odeski, Secretary
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GLENWOOD SPRINGS GUN CLUB,' INC.
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Linden Burnsworth, President
Section 12. Maintenance and Security.
Maintenance and security of Lessee's improvements to the leased premises
shall be the responsibility of the Lessee. Nothing in this Lease shall be
construed to impose maintenance upon the Lessor, and Lessor shall not be liable
for any loss or damages suffered by Lessee from Lessee's use of the premises.
Section 13. Partial Invalidity.
If any of the terms, covenants, conditions, or provisions of this Lease
shall, for any reason, be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of the Lease
shall not be affected thereby, and each remaining term, covenant, condition and
provision of this Lease shall be valid and be enforced to the fullest extent
permitted by law unless the invalidity of a provision defeats the purpose of this
Lease.
Section 14. Binding Upon Successors.
All of the covenants, conditions, and agreements contained in this Lease
shall be binding and inure to the benefit of the respective parties hereto as
well as their respective successor in interest of any kind.
Section 15. Assignment.
This Lease shall not be assigned nor sublet by the Lessee.
Section 16. Section Titles.
The section titles used in this Lease are for convenience only and are not
to be used to construe or interpret this Lease.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have set their seals and the signature of
their executive officers, effective Apri , 1994.
ATTEST:
amela K. Oliveir-, City Clerk
ATTEST:
aJN Godeski, Secretary
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March 23, 2000
Lyndon Burnsworth
P. O. Box 2267
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
RE: Gun Club Lease and Special Use Permit
Dear Mr. Burnsworth:
At its regular meeting on March 16, 2000, City Council approved a 120 -day extension of
the Lease Agreement executed between the City and the Glenwood Springs Gun Club. Inc. on
April 1. 1989. for use of a portion of the City's property in South Canyon as a firearms range.
The original lease is scheduled to expire on April 1, 2000. With this extension. the new
termination date of the lease would be August 1. 2000. All other terms and provisions of the
original agreement shall remain in full force and effect during this period.
The extension of the lease was approved by City Council on the understanding that this
additional 120 days would be used by the Gun Club to obtain the necessary permits from
Garfield County to allow the range to operate legally. In addition. this time would provide an
opportunity for the City and the Gun Club to negotiate a new lease.
At the same meeting. City Council also approved the Gun Club acting as a legal
representative of the City in applying for and proceeding with the County's procedures for
obtaining the necessary permits for legal operation. This letter is intended to be used as the
City's memorialization of that approval and. as such, may be provided to Garfield County as
evidence of the Gun Club's designation by City Council for purposes of obtaining the requisite
permits.
If the terms of this letter fairly and accurately represent your understanding. please sign a
copy of this letter and return it to the City Attorney for the City's files. If you have any questions
in this regard. please contact me or the City Attorney.
Very truly yours.
Sam Skramstad. Mayor
RECEIVED AND ACCEPTED:
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P.O. Box 2362 Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81602-2362
July 26, 2000
Garfield County Building and Planning Dept.
109 8th Street, Suite 303
Glenwood Springs, CO. 81601
Dear Jeff Laurien,
Regarding your letter of July 19, 2000.
Because of the many different shooting sports, and groups using the Glenwood
Springs Gun Club, the management have set perimeters to allow shooting
Sunday through Saturday from 8:00 AM to 9:OOPM, or dusk which ever may
come first.
The exception to this rule would be law enforcement, which conducts some
night training courses in the dark. Obviously these training sessions commence
after dark and run till the end of the session.
Sinerely,
Robert M. Dobbs
President, Glenwood Springs Gun Club.
P.O. Box 2362 Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81602-2362
Revised 27 25 / 1998
Please Note: Safe operation of our shooting ranges requires strict aherence to the
following rules. These are rules, not just suggestions. Club Bylaws provide for severe
penalties for violations of these rules.
Rifle/Pistol Area Range Rules
1. Ranges are for use by members and escorted guests ONLY, except for participation
in events open to the general public. Members are responsible for the actions and
close control of family and guests.
2. No cross shooting. Your bench must be in line with your target. Shoot only proper
targets attached to the club's target holders. Bullets should not hit the wooden target
supports or target numbers. Bullets must impact the BERM below midline. Do not
shoot glass, tin cans, trash, or the ground.
3. Coming to or from the firing line guns are to be unloaded and completely clear of
ammunition. Unless shooters on the line are firing guns must be racked or the action
open (i.e., unloaded, magazine out) or as ordered by the Range Master during a
sanctioned event.
4. Call for a cease fire, and verify this with every other shooter at the firing line before
going down range. Do not handle guns on the firing line while anyone is down range.
5. No fully automatic firing is permitted. Tracer, explosive, or incendiary ammunition
or targets are prohibited.
6. When more than one member is on the range, those present appoint a Range Officer
to give "commence fire" and "cease fire". All members are always responsible for safe
facility use and must take immediate action to stop an unsafe situation.
7. No alcohol is permitted on the firing line. No one impaired by alcohol or medications
is permitted to use the ranges. Do not smoke at the shooting benches.
8. Always control your muzzle. Point your gun at the back berm during loading,
unloading, or when making adjustments or repairs.
9. Proper containers are required for powder, primers, and the like.
10. Damage to club property or unsafe use of guns is never permitted. Members must
correct an observed unsafe situation and must report damage/unsafe conditions to
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A Father's Advice To His Son
If a Sportsman true you'd be,
listen carefully to me.
Never, never let your gun
pointed be at anyone;
that it may unloaded be
matters not the least to me.
When a hedge or fence you cross,
though of time it causes a loss,
from your gun the cartridge take,
for the greater safety's sake.
If `twixt you and neighbouring gun
birds may fly or beasts may run,
let this maxim e'er be thine:
Follow Not Across The Line.
Stops and beaters oft unseen
lurk behind some leafy screen;
calm and steady always be:
Never Shoot Where You Can. Not See.
Keep your place and silent be:
game can hear and game can see;
don't be greedy, better spared
is a pheasant than one shared.
You may kill or you may miss,
but at all times think of this:
all the pheasants ever bred
won't repay for one man dead.
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6 = Sporting clays range
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B,C,D,E and G = Storage building
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11. Clean up after yourself. Put all "dud" ammunition in the trash cans.
12. Use of eye and ear protection is required for all persons on the firing line beyond
the signed point.
13. Shootinghours:8:00 AM to 9:OOPM Sunday through Saturday. With the
exception of law enforcement personal.
14. Event chairman controls the range during club -sanctioned events. The chairman
will try to accommodate casual member use of ranges during events when possible.
Specific rules for plinking range
(General range rules also apply)
1. Shotguns loaded with birdshot or buckshot may not be fored at the club's target
holders at any time. Slugs may be fired at the 25 and 50 yard target holders.
2. Members may place swinging metal targets (for .22 cal and the like) at the club's
marked location only. Full -metal jacketed ammunition may not be fored at metal
targets.
Specific range rules for the 100z200 yard rifle range
(General range rules also apply)
1. Targets must be posted only on the club's target holders at 100 yards and 200
yards. Special club -provided target holders may be posted during special events. For
casual member use, the club will provide special target holders to be used at specific
distances.
2. No pistol or revolver with barrel length less than 2" may be used on this range.
3. Shooters on the range must ensure that everyone is back from down range before
the "commence fire" command is given.
4. Target numbers MUST NOT be used as targets.
Specific rules for the pistol range
(General range rules also apply)
1. No guns may be handled in the range shelter or in any uprange location while
anyone is down range. During matches, guns may be handled on the plinking range.
2. Target stands and other equipment MAY NOT be removed from the pistol range.
Target stands are to be used with WOODEN LATH.
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3. Do not shoot the railroad -tie wall or match props marked "No Target."
4. All metal targets must be reactive (i.e., they must move or fall when hit) and must
be positioned at right angles to the line of fire.
5. All rounds must be directed into the southberm.
6. Keep muzzle pointed at the south berm while loading, unloading, adjusting, or
repairing guns.
7. Shoot from up rangeof the 30 -yard line ONLY when the other half of the range is
not occupied. NO rifle fire is permitted from any distance then the other half of the
range is OCCUPIED.
8. This is the best range for holstered pistol use and is useful for basic handgun
orientation.
Skeet and Trap Field Rules
1. Action of gun is to remain open while at the facility except when it is your turn to
shoot.
2. Gun MUST NOT be loaded until you are in a shooting position.
3. Gun MUST be pointed down range while loading.
4. Load no more than 2 shells at skeet stations 1 through 7 or trap doubles. Load
no more than 1 shell at skeet station 8 or trap singles.
5. In case of gun or ammunition malfunction, the gun MUST be pointed down range
until cleared.
6. NO hulls are to be PICKED UP during a skeet or trap round.
7. Do not walk in FRONT of the low house or the trap house while the release
mechanism is in the hands of the puller.
8. No intoxicating beverage is permitted on or in the vicinity of the range at any time.
9. No one is permitted in skeet or trap houses without permission of the Range Master
or shoot management.
10. No ammunition heavier than 3 drams of powder and number 7 1/2 shot is
permitted.
11. In all instances not covered by established safety rules, the decision and direction
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of the Range Master or shoot management will be final.
12. Proper eye and ear protection MUST be worn by all persons beyond the POSTED
SIGNS.
Shotgun patterning board
1. No lead shot larger than #2.
2. Warning: Beware of ricochet!
3. Eye and ear protection are required down range of the instructional sign.
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Glenwood Springs Gun Club, Inc.
* RA NGE CO"2t1NDS X eree �, ;.r :4; A.
Shooters to firing line
Load 5 rounds and holster
Ready on the right(Shooters signify by raised hand)
Ready on the left (Shooters signify by raised hand)
Ready on the firing line
Commence firing
Cease firing (whistle)
Clear all handguns
Is the range clear
Holster an empty handgun
Go forward, remove and replace new target
* SAFETY PROCEDURES
1. Bring all handguns to the range unloaded, and load only on command when
on the firing line.
2. Keep handgun holstered unless on firing line. When drawing your handgun,
keep the :nuzzle pointed down range at all times.
3. Never go forward past the firing line until the range is clear.
4. Never leave firing line without first unloading and holstering your handgun.
5. In case of malfunction, keep handgun pointed down range, unload and holster,
and leave firing line when range is clear.
6. In case of misfire, keep handgun pointed down range for at least 10 seconds,
replace the round and continue firing.
7. Use of alcoholic beverages during shooting events is prohibited.
Please refrain until the guns are put away.
* for other than handguns will be published later.
GLENWOOD SPRINGS GUN CLUB
Range Rules for Shotgun
1. The action MUST be open at all times unless shotgun is on
a rack.
2. Keep the muzzle pointed down at all times.
3. Load only one shell and load shotgun only when on the
firing line just prior to your turn.
4. Shooters on the firing line must keep shotguns pointed
downrange.
5. When changing stations, keep muzzle down and shotgun
pointed downrange. When changing from station 5 to
station 1, make sure action is open and empty and keep
muzzle pointed down. Walk behind shooters on the line.
6. In the event of a misfire, keep shotgun pointed downrange
for a few seconds, remove and discard shell, reload and
call for another bird.
7. Score keeper is the range master. His or her orders are
the law.
8. Please, no beer or alcohol drinks during shoot.
The above rules are a few which the club enforces since
a shotgun can be an extremely dangerous weapon if not handled
properly. We stress gun safety and common sense.
Good Shooting!
Any members breaking 25, 50, 75, or 100 straight will
be awarded appropriate medals at the annual club dinner.
Glenwood Springs Gun Club, Inc.
General Silhouette Information
1. South Canyon Pistol Range -Currently "Hunters Pistol"
CHICKEN -25 meters
PIG -50 meters
TURKEY -75 meters
RAM -100 meters
2. Conventional Class
a). 10 inch barrel max.
b). any straight wall pistol case cartridge
c). factory metal sights only
d). any grip or tuning modification is ok
e). offhand shooting position only
3. Unconventional Class
a). Any handgun not fitting in the Conventional Class but must be a straight
walled pistol case
4. No full metal jacketed bullets
5. Reserve the right to exclude any cartridge doing excess damage to the targets
6. Shooting proceedure:
a). All shooting is to be done offhand
b). one round is 40 shots -10 fired at each set of animals
c). Score is the number of animals knocked off the stand out of 40 possible
d). Shooting is done left to right -out of sequence targets don't count
e). Shooting is five rounds -reload and reset targets. Fire five more
7. Note:
Silhouette Shooting like golf is fun because you can watch your score
improve. Few shooters -even good shooters score higher than 20 out of
40 possible! There is a lot of satisfaction in knocking down that ram
at 100 meters.
P.O. Box 2362 Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81602-2362
RECEIVED SEP 1 5
2008
Amendment to Glenwood Springs Gun Club's Special Use Permit Application.
Glenwood Springs Gun Club would like to include Paintball, and Archery
to their Special Use Permit Application.
Please include these shooting sports in our original application.
Thank you,
Robert M. Dobbs
President: Glenwood Springs Gun Club.
September 14. 2000
Garfield County
Attn: Planning Department
109 8th Street
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
RE: Glenwood Springs Gun Club Application
To Whom It May Concern:
The Glenwood Springs Gun Club has leased property from the City in the South Canyon
area for many years. The most recent lease was set to expire on April 1. 2000. At the Gun
Club's request and in order to allow for completion of the special review process, the lease was
extended by City Council for an additional four (4) months through July 31, 2000. and. again.
extended through November 30, 2000. Assuming the Gun Club acquires the required special use
permit. the City and the Gun Club have agreed to begin negotiations toward the execution of a
new long-term lease. „_„.),A.,(._Co-•0. lr�.� 8 0.re,-p"
The City is aware of the Gun Club's application before you now and has. as the owner of
the property, authorized the Club to proceed with obtaining the special use permit for the range.
If you need additional information related to the application and pertaining to the City's
ownership of the property, please do not hesitate to contact the City Attorney or the City
Manager at 945-2575.
Very,. ours,
S ath tad
Mayor
c: Teresa S. Williams
Mike Copp
Robert Dobbs
806 COOPER AVENUE GLENWOOD SPRINGS, COLORADO 81601 70 945. FAX;:
Robert M. Dobbs
Glenwood Springs Gun Club, Inc.
P. O. Box 2267
Glenwood Springs. CO 81602
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SEP 15
447
August 15. 2000
RE: Gun Club Lease and Special Use Permit
Dear Mr. Dobbs:
At its regular meeting on August 3, 2000. City Council approved an additional 120 -day
extension of the Lease Agreement executed between the City and the Glenwood Springs Gun
Club. Inc. on April 1, 1989. for use of a portion of the City's property in South Canyon as a
tirearms range. The original lease expired on April 1. 2000 and was extended by letter dated
March 23. 2000. through July 31, 2000. This second extension. as requested. provides the Gun
Club with ample time to complete the special use permit process with Garfield County. It's new
expiration date is now November 30. 2000 All terms and provisions of the original agreement
shall remain in full force and effect during this second extension period.
This second extension of the lease was approved by City Council on the understanding
that this additional 120 days would be used by the Gun Club to obtain the necessary permits from
Garfield County to allow the range to operate legally. Apparently. this was not accomplished. as
promised by the Gun Club. during the first extension of the lease. In addition to the special use
permit process. this time will provide the opportunity for the City and the Gun Club to negotiate
the terms of a new lease.
Please be advised that. should significant progress not be made regarding the obtaining of
a special use permit. the City will not entertain requests for additional extensions of the lease.
If the terms of this letter fairly and accurately represent your understanding. please sign a
806 COOPER AVENUE GLENWOOD SPRINGS, COLORADO 81601 970/945-2575 FAX: 945-25 7
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copy of this letter and return it to the City Attorney for the City's files. If you have any questions
in this regard, please contact me or the City Attorney.
Very truly yours.
Sam` ' amstad
Manor
AGREED AND ACCEPTED:
By: c/J�d.�l .e
Title: 6- e5 �i2 T `�
Date:
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RECEIVED SEP 1 5
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March 23. 2000
Lyndon Burnsworth
P. O. Box 2267
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
RE: Gun Club Lease and Special Use Permit
Dear Mr. Burnsworth:
At its regular meeting on March 16. 2000. City Council approved a 120 -day extension of
the Lease Agreement executed between the City and the Glenwood Springs Gun Club. Inc. on
April 1, 1989. for use of a portion of the City's property in South Canyon as a firearms range.
The original lease is scheduled to expire on April 1. 2000. With this extension, the new
termination date of the lease would be August 1. 2000. All other terms and provisions of the
original agreement shall remain in full force and effect during this period.
The extension of the lease was approved by City Council on the understanding that this
additional 120 days would be used by the Gun Club to obtain the necessary permits from
Garfield County to allow the range to operate legally. In addition. this time would provide an
opportunity for the City and the Gun Club to negotiate a new lease.
At the same meeting, City Council also approved the Gun Club acting as a legal
representative of the City in applying or and proceeding with the County.s procedures for
obtaining the necessary permits for legal operation. This letter is intended to be used as the
City's memorialization of that approval and. as such, may be provided to Garfield County as
evidence of the Gun Club's designation by City Council for purposes of obtaining the requisite
permits.
If the terms of this letter fairy and accurately represent your understanding, please sign a
copy of this letter and return it to the City Attorney for the City's files. If you have any questions
in this regard. please contact me or the City Attorney.
Very to - _ ours
Sam Skramstad. Mayor
806 COOPER AVENUE GLENWOOD SPRINGS, COLORADO 81601 970/945-2575 F, -2597
RECEIVED AND ACCEPTED:
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EASEMENT A GEE EIN r'
THIS EASEMENT AGREEMENT is made this day of�? 996, by and
between TODD LEAHY and WADE DAVIS ("Leahy/Davis"), and CITY OF
GLENWOOD SPRINGS ("City"),
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WITNESSETH:
WREREAS, the City owns certain real property located in the County of Garfield, State of
Colorado as described on Exhibit "A" attached hereto ("City's Property"); and
WHEREAS, Leahy/Davis own property adjacent to the City's property as described on
Exhibit 'B" attached hereto ("Leahy/Davis Property") and have no vehicular or utility access to their
property as described on Exhibit "B" attached hereto ("Leahy/Davis Property"); and
WHEREAS, Leahy/Davis and the City of Glenwood Springs desire to formalize their
agreement related to utility and access through the City's property and to the Leahy/Davis Property
on Exhibit "C" (vehicular access) and on the property described on Exhibit "D" (utility access)
attached hereto,
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the promises and covenants contained
herein, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the City of Glenwood Springs
does hereby grants, bargains, sells and conveys to Leahy/Davis a non-exclusive access easement,
appurtenant to the lands described in Exhibit "B" attached hereto, which easement shall be across the
lands described in Exhibit "C" attached hereto and the City of Glenwood Springs further grants,
bargains, sells and conveys to Leahy/Davis an utility easement twenty feet (20') in width in and across
the property described in Exhibit "D" attached hereto for the purpose of installing, maintaining and
repairing an electric utility line which easements shall be subject to the following terms, conditions
and limitations:
1. Limitations. The access easement shall be fifteen feet (15') in width and limited to an
unpaved, unmaintained roadway.
2. Purpose. The purpose for the access easement shall be for the development and use
of no more than two (2) separate single family residences and accessory uses on the Leahy/Davis
Property at all times. Additional development on the property shall subject this easement to
renegotiation and possible termination.
3. Hunting. There shall be no hunting or discharge of firearms at anytime upon the
access easement or anywhere upon City Property (except and authorized through the Gun Club). In
the event that Leahy/Davis should violate this provision, a penalty of $500.00 plus confiscation of the
firearm(s) would be imposed. This penalty is in addition to any criminal penalty which might be
involved in such action.
4. Gun Club Grate Leahy/Davis agree to continue to close and lock the Gun Club Gate
located on South Carryon Road if the Gun Club is the Lessee of the City's property. In the event
Leahy/Davis fail to close and lock the gate, Leahy/Davis shall be subject to liability for all damages
incurred as a result of their failure to lock and close gate.
1Kcisma,tion. In the event the City desires to relocate the easement, such relocation
shall occur upon the mutual consent of both parries, which consent will not be unreasonably
withheld.
6. Compensation. For consideration of the access easement, on or before September 30,
1996 Leahy/Davis shall pay 3200.00 per year until the year 2026 whereby at such time the access
easement shall be paid in full and the utility easement shall be granted at no charge to Leahy/Davis.
7. Munallncienl. Each party agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the other
party, their officers and employees, from and against all liabilities, claims and demands on account
of injury, Ioss or damage, including without limitation, claims arising from bodily injury, personal
injury, death, property loss or damage, or any other similar loss, which arises out of or are in any
manner connected with this Agreement. This indemnification is intended to cover all damages, court
costs, and reasonable attorneys' fees or any other amounts awarded by the Court having jurisdiction
over such matter.
LN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Easement Agreement on the day
and year written above,
Robin S. Clemons, City Clerk
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CITY OF GLENWOOD SPRINGS,
COLORADO
Marc Adler, Mayor
TODD LEAHY
WADE DAVIS
P.O. Box 2362 Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81602-2362
July 26, 2000
Garfield County Building and Planning Dept.
109 8th Street, Suite 303
Glenwood Springs, CO. 81601
Dear Jeff Laurien,
Regarding your letter of July 19, 2000.
Because of the many different shooting sports, and groups using the Glenwood
Springs Gun Club, the management have set perimeters to allow shooting
Sunday through Saturday from 8:00 AM to 9:OOPM, or dusk which ever may
come first.
The exception to this rule would be law enforcement, which conducts some
night training courses in the dark. Obviously these training sessions commence
after dark and run till the end of the session.
Sincerely,
/i79'cla
Robert M. Dobbs
President, Glenwood Springs Gun Club.
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P.O. Box 2362 Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81602-2362
Revised 27 25 / 1998
Please Note: Safe operation of our shooting ranges requires strict aherence to the
following rules. These are rules, not just suggestions. Club Bylaws provide for severe
penalties for violations of these rules.
Rifle/Pistol Area Range Rules
1. Ranges are for use by members and escorted guests ONLY, except for participation
in events open to the general public. Members are responsible for the actions and
close control of family and guests.
2. No cross shooting. Your bench must be in line with your target. Shoot only proper
targets attached to the club's target holders. Bullets should not hit the wooden target
supports or target numbers. Bullets must impact the BERM below midline. Do not
shoot glass, tin cans, trash, or the ground.
3. Coming to or from the firing line guns are to be unloaded and completely clear of
ammunition. Unless shooters on the line are firing guns must be racked or the action
open (i.e., unloaded, magazine out) or as ordered by the Range Master during a
sanctioned event.
4. Call for a cease fire, and verify this with every other shooter at the firing line before
going down range. Do not handle guns on the firing line while anyone is down range.
5. No fully automatic firing is permitted. Tracer, explosive, or incendiary ammunition
or targets are prohibited.
6. When more than one member is on the range, those present appoint a Range Officer
to give "commence fire" and "cease fire". All members are always responsible for safe
facility use and must take immediate action to stop an unsafe situation.
7. No alcohol is permitted on the firing line. No one impaired by alcohol or medications
is permitted to use the ranges. Do not smoke at the shooting benches.
8. Always control your muzzle. Point your gun at the back berm during loading,
unloading, or when making adjustments or repairs.
9. Proper containers are required for powder, primers, and the like.
10. Damage to club property or unsafe use of guns is never permitted. Members must
correct an observed unsafe situation and must report damage/unsafe conditions to
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1,2, and 3 = Trap -house's Each is 8'X8' by 2.5' high
4 = Rifle target and silhouette ranges
5 = Pistol ranges
6 = Sporting clays range
A= Clubhouse 12'X60'
B,C,D,E and G = Storage building
F= Combat enclosure, used by ESI for law enforcement training.
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the appropriate chairman
11. Clean up after yourself. Put all "dud" ammunition in the trash cans.
12. Use of eye and ear protection is required for all persons on the firing line beyond
the signed point.
13. Shootinghours:8:00 AM to 9:OOPM Sunday through Saturday. With the
exception of law enforcement personal.
14. Event chairman controls the range during club -sanctioned events. The chairman
will try to accommodate casual member use of ranges during events when possible.
Specific rules for plinking range
(General range rules also apply)
1. Shotguns loaded with birdshot or buckshot may not be fored at the club's target
holders at any time. Slugs may be fired at the 25 and 50 yard target holders.
2. Members may place swinging metal targets (for .22 cal and the like) at the club's
marked location only. Full -metal jacketed ammunition may not be fored at metal
targets.
Specific range rules for the 100z200 yard rifle range
(General range rules also apply)
1. Targets must be posted only on the club's target holders at 100 yards and 200
yards. Special club -provided target holders may be posted during special events. For
casual member use, the club will provide special target holders to be used at specific
distances.
2. No pistol or revolver with barrel length less than 2" may be used on this range.
3. Shooters on the range must ensure that everyone is back from down range before
the "commence fire" command is given.
4. Target numbers MUST NOT be used as targets.
Specific rules for the pistol range
(General range rules also apply)
1. No guns may be handled in the range shelter or in any uprange location while
anyone is down range. During matches, guns may be handled on the plinking range.
2. Target stands and other equipment MAY NOT be removed from the pistol range.
Target stands are to be used with WOODEN LATH.
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of the Range Master or shoot management will be final.
12. Proper eye and ear protection MUST be worn by all persons beyond the POSTED
SIGNS.
Shotgun patterning board
1. No lead shot larger than #2.
2. Warning: Beware of ricochet!
3. Eye and ear protection are required down range of the instructional sign.
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Glenwood Springs Gun Club, Inc.
* RANGE C aN•\ ND S XBeymwotbxAuxnykiLynio
Shooters to firing line
Load 5 rounds and holster
Ready on the right(Shooters signify by raised hand)
Ready on the left (Shooters signify by raised hand)
Ready on the firing line
Commence firing
Cease firing (whistle)
Clear all handguns
Is the range clear
Holster an empty handgun
Go forward, remove and replace new target
* SAFETY PROCEDURES
1. Bring all handguns to the range unloaded, and load only on command when
on the firing line.
2. Keep handgun holstered unless on firing line. When drawing your handgun,
keep the muzzle pointed down range at all times.
3. Never go forward past the firing line until the range is clear.
4. Never leave firing line without first unloading and holstering your handgun.
5. In case of malfunction, keep handgun pointed down range, unload and holster,
and leave firing line when range is clear.
6. In case of misfire, keep handgun pointed down range for at least 10 seconds,
replace the round and continue firing.
7. Use of alcoholic beverages during shooting events is prohibited.
Please refrain until the guns are put away.
* for other than handguns will be published later.
GLENWOOD SPRINGS GUN CLUB
Range Rules for Shotgun
1. The action MUST be open at all times unless shotgun is on
a rack.
2. Keep the muzzle pointed down at all times.
3. Load only one shell and load shotgun only when on the
firing line just prior to your turn.
4. Shooters on the firing line must keep shotguns pointed
downrange.
5. When changing stations, keep muzzle down and shotgun
pointed downrange. When changing from station 5 to
station 1, make sure action is open and empty and keep
muzzle pointed down. Walk behind shooters on the line.
6. In the event of a misfire, keep shotgun pointed downrange
for a few seconds, remove and discard shell, reload and
call for another bird.
7. Score keeper is the range master. His or her orders are
the law.
8. Please, no beer or alcohol drinks during shoot.
The above rules are a few which the club enforces since
a shotgun can be an extremely dangerous weapon if not handled
properly. We stress gun safety and common sense.
Good Shooting!
Any members breaking 25, 50, 75, or 100 straight will
be awarded appropriate medals at the annual club dinner.
. Glenwood Springs Gun Club, Inc.
General Silhouette Information
1. South Canyon Pistol Range -Currently "Hunters Pistol"
CHICKEN -25 meters
PIG -50 meters
TURKEY -75 meters
RAM -100 meters
2. Conventional Class
a). 10 inch barrel max.
b). any straight wall pistol case cartridge
c). factory metal sights only
d). any grip or tuning modification is ok
e). offhand shooting position only
3. Unconventional Class
a). Arty handgun not fitting in the Conventional Class but must be a straight
walled pistol case
4. No full metal jacketed bullets
5. Reserve the right to exclude any cartridge doing excess damage to the targets
6. Shooting proceedure:
a). All shooting is to be done offhand
b). one round is 40 shots -10 fired at each set of animals
c). Score is the number of animals knocked off the stand out of 40 possible
d). Shooting is done left to right -out of sequence targets don't count
e). Shooting is five rounds -reload and reset targets. Fire five more
7. Note:
Silhouette Shooting like golf is fun because you can watch your score
improve. Few shooters -even good shooters score higher than 20 out of
to possible! There is a lot of satisfaction in knocking down that ram
at 100 meters.