Outdoor Writer Report post Posted May 5, 2020 ABC15 Arizona 14 hrs · The BLM started construction today on one of the five shooting ranges and said it could open in six months. The Bureau of Land Management's Phoenix District said Monday said it would break ground and begin construction this week on the first of five planned outdoor recreational shooting sites in Arizona. About this website abc15.com Bureau of Land Management plans to build 5 recreational shooting ranges in Arizona 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stanley Report post Posted May 5, 2020 Interesting. I think it's cool that they are doing this. That being said, I'm super curious about how it will be managed. In reading the story, it appears that these will be very small set-ups (small compared to Usery or Ben Avery). 4.5MM+ people in the valley, so of course demand is through the roof!!! So again, I'm really curious how it will be managed. Staffed?? Or just sort of open with "gentleman's rules"?? Either way, I like that they are doing it. S. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Outdoor Writer Report post Posted May 5, 2020 I'll see what I can find. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Outdoor Writer Report post Posted May 5, 2020 11 minutes ago, stanley said: Interesting. I think it's cool that they are doing this. That being said, I'm super curious about how it will be managed. In reading the story, it appears that these will be very small set-ups (small compared to Usery or Ben Avery). 4.5MM+ people in the valley, so of course demand is through the roof!!! So again, I'm really curious how it will be managed. Staffed?? Or just sort of open with "gentleman's rules"?? Either way, I like that they are doing it. S. Here's a good article that explains more of the details. https://www.yourvalley.net/stories/five-recreational-shooting-sites-in-phoenix-area-approved,135325 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThomC Report post Posted May 5, 2020 BLM has millions of square miles of shooting ranges now. Why have shooting ranges that congregate people. Oh I get it, it is for idiots that dont know how to behave without supervision. 😷 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stanley Report post Posted May 5, 2020 2 hours ago, ThomC said: BLM has millions of square miles of shooting ranges now. Why have shooting ranges that congregate people. Oh I get it, it is for idiots that dont know how to behave without supervision. 😷 Hmmm..... I guess I really don't see a problem with it. I'll still go out in the hills and shoot, and sometimes I might be tempted to check-out one of these places. Guess everyone who has ever gone to Ben Avery or Usery must be an idiot.... 🙄🤣 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
knothead Report post Posted May 5, 2020 Now I wish they would start easing the crowding at current lakes and make some more. Build them along and use the CAP water. When was the last time AZ made a new lake? Yet our population keeps growing exponentially. Seriously, it makes me feel good when I see our tax $ go to more ways we can recreate outdoors. You younger fellas should be the loudest voices or you will not have anything. I don't have answers just ideas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JSR Report post Posted May 5, 2020 If Biden wins these projects will be discontinued on DAY ONE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
452b264 Report post Posted May 6, 2020 16 hours ago, JSR said: If Biden wins these projects will be discontinued on DAY ONE Only if he can remember to follow up. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Outdoor Writer Report post Posted May 6, 2020 Construction to begin shortly..... https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-breaking/2020/05/05/first-5-recreational-shooting-sites-begin-construction-blm-phoenix-district-land/3085823001/?fbclid=IwAR0XxlHzKz12Qskfw6AGVwIWnMgxCDGdxonE6gOiS_eIrw5nG-aUIhl5H3o Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
