HomeMy WebLinkAbout; Police Training Range Project; Police Training Range Project; 2003-06-11CITY OF CARLSBAD
CARLSBAD POLICE DEPARTIVIENT
TRAINING RANGE PROJECT
SITE INVENTORY REPORT
JUNE 11, 2003
Capt. Don Metcalf, Carlsbad Police Department
Lt. William Rowland, Carlsbad Police Department
John Cahill, Cartsbad Recreation Department
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page No.
1. Purpose of Report 1 -4
Current Facility
Current Facility Long Term Use
Encroachment
Environmental Issues
Practical Application
Future Development
CPD Training Range Requirements
DRAFT Butdget Estimates
2. Exhibits 1 Through 4: Current CPD Training Range 5-8
3. DRAFT City Golf Course Project Schedule 9
4. CPD Training Range Site Layout 10
5. Exhibits 5 Through 10: Potential New Facility Components 11 - 16
6. Potential Site Inventory Summary 17 - 18
7. Exhibits 11 Through 28: Site Location Maps 1 Through 18 19 -37
8. New Training Range Options 38 -41
- Option 1: Exclusive Use by CPD
- Option 2: Use Restricted to Law Enforcement Only
- Option 3: Joint Law Enforcement and Public Use
- Summary of Options
Inventory of Existing Private Ranges in San Diego County 42-46
Purpose of Report
This Report has been compiled pursuant to the FY 2002-2003 management
performance goal ID # 250 reference the "Carlsbad Police Training Range"
The goal is to develop site options for leadership team consideration and to
provide the City Council with a facility site report for proposed development of a
new training range. During the course of goal development for FY 2003-2004 a
more comprehensive city wide training facility project was envisioned and this
facility proposal will be incorporated into a new management goal ID# 425.
Current Facility
The Carlsbad Police Department currently maintains a firearms training range in
eastern end of Marcario Canyon. The range is accessed by a gated dirt road that
intersects the 1400 block of Faraday Avenue. The current facility has been in use
for approximately 18 years. It consists of an earthen backstop and side berms
and is enclosed by a chain link fence that is topped with barbed wire. The twelve
shooting lanes extend out 50 yards from the backstop and are constructed of a
partial mix of poured concrete and gravel base. There is an open covered seating
area with cleaning tables. Range storage is compnsed of two CONEX shipping
containers. One owned by Southern California Edison and One owned by the
City of Carlsbad. There is no running water at the site. Restroom facilities are
comprised of two portable toilets that are placed outside the range perimeter
fence. A dumpster which is maintained by Southern California Edison is used for
trash disposal.
Current Facility Long Term Use
While the current facility has been adequate for the last two decades a number of
factors have come into play which lead to concerns about it's long term viability.
These factors are:
Encroachment
As the Faraday commercial corridor has developed a number of businesses have
been built in areas where noise or range related activities might become a
concern. While strict range controls are enforced an accidental discharge could
present a hazard to commercial structures that overlook the range from Aston Ct.
or the 1500 block of Faraday. College Blvd, while greatly elevated above the line
of fire is also down range from our facility. Complaints about range noise have
been received from residents in the area of Hilton and Camino Hills. While the
complaints are rare, during certain weather conditions noise from the facility can
travel a significant distance. New homes being developed on the hil! north of the
range may also have some impact from noise.
Environmental Issues
The site of the range is in a Coastal Wetlands area and the facility is bounded on
two sides by seasonal creeks that empty into Agua Hedionda lagoon. While a
recent inspection for storm water run off has listed this site, as a low risk for
pollution the introduction of lead into the environment remains a very real
concern. The earthen backstop which was in use until late last year is inundated
with projectiles and is in need of mining and reconstruction. To mitigate safety
and environmental concerns the department recently installed a temporary bullet
trap system, which can be used to reclaim all expended projectiles.
Practical Application
'* The current range is limited by a number of factors. Due to it's design only one
» event or training scenario can be conducted at a time. The limited enclosed area
I available does not allow for the regular deployment of weapons that shoot at
I distances greater than 50 yards. Storage is limited to the CONEX box, which is
• not deemed secure enough for the storage of weapons or expensive equipment.
I The lack of electricity to the site necessitates the use of a generator to run
) electrical target systems or lighting for nighttime use. The lack of running water
^ limits the employee's ability to adequately clean up following range activities and
^ necessitates the use of the portable toilets, which are not comfortable to all
; employees. While acceptable at the time the range was built, to meet current
safety standards the range should have a taller and thicker backstop (bullet
; impact area) taller and longer side safety berms and an overhead baffle system
; to contain errant shots and keep them inside the range perimeter.
• Future Development
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. While no additional commercial development is anticipated in the area, the
1 current range is within the municipal golf course site plan. If that project is
^ ultimately successful the range will be one of the first areas to be developed in
^ that project.
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J CPD Training Range Reguirements
In late 2002 the CPD firearms training team conducted a review of department
firearms facility and training needs. This team consists of 1 Lieutenant, 3
Sergeants, 2 Corporals and 3 Officers. The team represents a broad range of
firearms and training expertise. The needs of potential, law enforcement, range
customers, was also taken into account during this evaluation.
• Based on our analysis the minimum facility requirements include not less than 10
individual shooting lanes at a minimum of 25 yards unobstructed distance, 10
lanes at a minimum of 50 yards alternately configurable for combat "shoot and
move" training and 6 lanes at a minimum of 100 yards. All lanes must be
completely enclosed along their perimeter with a wall or berm system capable of
retaining ali types of ammunition that may be used in the facility. An
environmentally safe, bullet trap system must be installed along the full length of
the impact area. Active shooting areas must be equipped with an overhead
baffling system for safety and sound mitigation. The shooting stations and impact
area should be covered. Water, sewer and electrical services are a must. The
facility should include dedicated restroom, weapons cleaning and storage
facilities and should have permanent lighting systems for use at night.
Amenities that would add significant value for our own training and the long-
range marketability of the facility include: advanced targeting systems pop up
and turning, a live-fire shoot house for tactical training, classroom space, a
dedicated armory and ammunition storage area and a room designed for the
PRlSim interactive training system. PRlSim is a second-generation, laserdisc
based, interactive shooting simulator which, when properiy configured, can be
used for training up to four officers in realistic use of force scenarios.
As an additional benefit, unused space behind the perimeter walls can be
configured for the secure storage of property and vehicles. Storage for evidence,
especially large items, department equipment and vehicles is always In short
supply. The development of a dedicated armory and ammunition storage facility
would free up space for future expansion within the safety center building
delaying or eliminating the need for expansion of the facility.
A properiy designed and equipped range can generate significant cost recovery
revenue through reduced training and overtime costs and lease/rental revenue
from other law enforcement agencies, training vendors, equipment
manufacturers and competitive shooting events.
Draft Budget Estimates
Cost estimates for the proposed firearms training facility vary widely depending
on site size, design, type of backstop, construction materials and target control
equipment. Site selection will have a significant impact on costs specifically
related to property acquisition, infrastructure development and possible sound
mitigation.
Components for any new facility include:
Backstop
$900-$2500 per linear foot, depending on construction materials and design
specifications.
Shooting lanes
$5,000-$15,000 per lane. Includes site preparation, targeting systems, protective
berms and baffling.
Classroom & Armory Space
$300 - $500 per square foot finished
Live Fire Shoot House
$50,000 - $75,000 depending on design and construction materials
PRlSim interactive training system
$50,000- $100,000
Proposed Facility Costs
A conservative cost estimate based on our proposal for a range consisting of: 26
shooting lanes, 10 @ 25 yards, 10 @50 yards and 6 @ lOOyards, 125' of
concrete enclosed granulated rubber backstop, a 1500 sq ft armory/classroom
building, a 750 sq ft shoot house and a dedicated Interactive training system,
plus design and development costs would be in the area of 1.25 to 1.5 million
dollars. This figure does not include property acquisition and infrastructure
development costs which would be dictated by the site selection.
Individual component cost estimates
125' of backstop @ $1500 per $187,500
26 shooting lanes @ $10,000 per $260,000
1500 sq. ft. classroom/armory @ $300 $450,000
750 sq. ft. shoot house $ 75,000
PRlSim interactive system $ 75,000
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CARLSBAD CITY GOLF COURSE PROJECT
DRAFT PROJECT SCHEDULE
2003 - 2006
2003
July
August
September
2004
California Coastal Commission Hearing on CDP
City Council action on Golf Course Project and financing plan
Initiate golf course redesign; initiate re-issuance of permits; begin
on-site archeological work; initiate off-site mitigation property
acquisition for chaparral habitat
March
May
June
August
September
2005
Complete on-site archeological work
Complete redesign; complete permit acquisition; pre-qualify bidders
for construction of (1) Golf Course; (2) Buildings; (3) Bridge over
College Blvd.
Initiate financing plan; go to CC to authorize bidding
Open and award Golf Course construction bids; existing CPD
Training Range closes
Initiate Golf Course construction; existing CPD Training Range Is
mined, excavated, and graded for golf course use
November
December
Golf Course construction completed; turf maturation period begins
Golf Course Operator assumes management and maintenance
control of facility
2006
April Golf Course opens for public play
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CARLSBAD POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAINING RANGE PROJECT
POTENTIAL SITE INVENTORY
Date: June 11, 2003
Site No. Site Name
1.
2.
Southcoast Asphalt
Lake Caiavera
Squires Dam
Carisbad PSSC "A"
Faraday Avenue
Trash Transfer "A"
County Agg "A"
Melrose Avenue
Site Location Citv Owned General Comments
Hwy 78 & College Blvd. No
Tamarack Ave. access Yes - CMWD
Buena Vista Reservoir Fronts Buena Vista Drive Yes - CMWD
Cannon Road access
S/S of CPD building
Building pad(s)
Yes - CMWD
Yes - City
No
Existing Trash Transfer No
Facility
North of PAR, East of ECR No
North of PAR, East of No
Private ownership; may require City of Oceanside
cooperation; large commercial project planned;
potential acquisition cost may be prohibitive.
Draft range site plan prepared; location north of future
extension of Cannon Road; adjacent City of
Oceanside residential; new Caiavera Hills school
3000' west of site; "hard line" preservation area in City
HMP; City water recharging project pending.
Existing residential adjacent; 1 school nearby.
Existing residential adjacent; RBVHS nearby.
Very small site; require reconfiguration of parking lot;
adjacent skateboard park facility; habitat down slope a
question; immediate access to CPD.
No longer available; buildings constructed in 2002 &
2003. ^
County of San Diego owned; close to CPD; good site
size and access; would require relocation of existing
business services.
County of San Diego owned; close to CPD; airport
flight path a limitation; no current nearby residential;
access off Loker Way.
Remnant parcel adjacent future extension of Melrose
in Carisbad; adjacent "Raceway" site; airport flight
path a limitation; fill for Melrose a limitation.
Site No. Site Name Site Location Citv Owned General Comments
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
Raceway Property
County Agg "B"
Darwin Court
Trash Transfer "B"
Dryden Court
Palomar Oaks Way
Mahr Reservoir
CMWD Yard
North of PAR No
Carisbad PSSC "B'
North of PAR, East of ECR No
off Darwin and Aston No
adjacent existing Trash No
Transfer Facility
Dryden and Palomar Oaks No
South of PAR No
East of RSFR extension No
Rear yard area of CMWD Yes - CMWD
Within existing yard area Yes - City
Within future Raceway development; airport flight path
a limitation; no direct access at this time.
County of San Diego owned; airport flight path a
limitation; access off Loker or PAR; close to CPD; no
current residential nearby.
Privately owned building(s); adjacent and north of
airport runways; CPD nearby; limited outdoor access.
County of San Diego owned; very small site; limited
expansion opportunities; near CPD; good access.
Privately owned existing building pad(s); airport flight
path a limitation; adjacent City Golf Course site; oddly
shaped site; near Callaway Golf test range.
Privately owned remnant parcel; riparian corridor
adjacent; difficult access off PAR; oddly shaped site;
existing residential nearby.
Privately owned; unknown habitat conditions; long
distance from CPD; may belong to Villages of La
Costa.
Good access; near CPD; north of airport flight path;
would require relocation of existing CMWD uses;
could be first phase development of a larger City-wide
Training Facility on this site using the existing CMWD
building and site remainder.
North of existing CPD building; former CUSD trailer
and City car wash area; may conflict with PW Center
Project; good access; no current nearby residential.
550 1,100 Feet
Site 1 - Southcoast Asphalt (Private)
mi Potential Firing Range Site
500' Buffer Interval '
City Boundary
Site 2 - Lake Caiavera (CMWD)
BH Potential Firing Range Site
500' Buffer Interval '
City Boundary
550 1,100 Feet
Site 3 - Buena Vista Reservoir (CMWD)
mi Potential Firing Range Site
500' Buffer Interval '
City Boundary
Site 4 - Squires Dam (CMWD)
m Potential Firing Range Site
^9^^ 500' Buffer Interval
0 550 1,100 Feet /\ City Boundary
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0 550 1,100 Feet
Site 5 - Carlsbad Public Safety
and Service Center (City)
m Potential Firing Range Site
/ 500' Buffer Interval '
City Boundary
550 1,100 Feet
Site 6 - Faraday Avenue (Private)
mi Potential Firing Range Site
V 500' Buffer Interval '
A/ City Boundary
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550 1,100 Feet
Site 7 - Existing Trash Transfer ''A"
(County of San Diego)
mi Potential Firing Range Site
500' Buffer Interval '
City Boundary
550 1,100 Feet
Site 8 - County Agriculture A''
(County of San Diego)
mi Potential Firing Range Site
/V 500' Buffer Interval '
City Boundary
550 1,100 Feet
Site 9 - Melrose Avenue (Private)
im Potential Firing Range Site
V 500' Buffer Interval '
/V City Boundary
0 550 1,100 Feet
Site 10 - Carlsbad Raceway (Private)
mi Potential Firing Range Site
500' Buffer Interval '
Ay City Boundary
550 1,100 Feet
Site 11 - County Agriculture ''B"
(County of San Diego)
^1 Potential Firing Range Site
/V' 500' Buffer Interval '
City Boundary
0 550 1,100 Feet
Site 12 - Darwin Court (Private)
im Potential Firing Range Site
V 500' Buffer Interval '
/\/ City Boundary
0 550 1,100 Feet
Site 13 - Existing Trash Transfer ''B^'
(County of San Diego)
im Potential Firing Range Site
500' Buffer Interval '
City Boundary
0 550 1,100 Feet
Site 14 - Dryden Court (Pivate)
mi Potential Firing Range Site
V 500' Buffer Interval '
City Boundary
Site 15 - Palomar Oaks Way (Private)
0 550 1,100 Feet
mi Potential Firing Range Site
500' Buffer Interval '
/V City Boundary
0 550 1.100 Feet
Site 16 - Mahr Reservoir (Private)
m Potential Firing Range Site
500' Buffer
City Boundary
0 550 1,100 Feet
Site 17 - CMWD Yard (CMWD)
im Potential Firing Range Site
500' Buffer
City Boundary
0 550 1,100 Feet
Site 18 - PSSC Car Wash Area (City)
mi Potential Firing Range Site
500' Buffer
City Boundary
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* Advantages:
CPD TRAINING RANGE OPTIONS
Following is a brief synopsis of the different options for operating a shooting
range. I have listed the some of the advantages and disadvantages of each
option. Any range constructed could conceivably serve anyone of the three
options. However, a range open to public use would obviously increase liability,
as the knowledge, previous experience, and abilities of shooters would vary
considerably. Additionally, the number and qualifications of range personnel
could vary considerably based upon the choice made.
Option I - Exclusive Use by Carlsbad PD
Range Always Available
Maintenance Costs Reduced
Longevity of Range Increased
Reduced Sound affecting surrounding areas
Disadvantages:
Other Agencies shut out
No maintenance Income
Reduces Regional Cooperation
Commentary:
This would be the most efficient type of range, as it would be used exclusively by
our own officers under the direction of our own range staff. This would greatly
increase the longevity of the range as well as greatly reduce the cost of
operation, it is estimated that after the installation of a quality range trap, it would
cost approximately $8000.00 to mine the lead for each 125.000 rounds
expended. At that level we would anticipate the range would need to be mined
approximately every 2 years.
The drawback to this type of range use Is that it shuts out other agencies that
have shared our range in the past. Shooting ranges are becoming increasingly
more difficult to construct do to the increased residential growth. Sound
attenuation is a serious problem and with the land use issues in North County, it
is not likely that any outdoor ranges will be constructed anywhere along the
coastline in this county. If the range were opened up to fulltime use by other
agencies, and assuming 5 days usage per week, it is estimated that the range . ^
would have to be mined at least once a month, if not more often. Given this
situation, the range would need to generate at least $8,000.00 a month in ^
revenue to offset the additional costs. This does not take Into account additional ^\ ^ .
costs that high usage would create. Without further study, it is difficult to predict ^ ^
what the actual usage would be. It would be dependent on the capabilities of the ^ ^ A
range (number of lanes, distance, type of weapons allowed). These
aforementioned factors would also determine the amount we could effectively
charge for the rental ofthe range. 1 38
Option II - Use restricted to Law Enforcement Only
Advantages:
Provides Venue for other Agencies
Improved Regional Concept
Potential Revenue for Maintenance of range
Disadvantages:
Increased costs (mining and maintenance)
Reduced Longevity
Increased Sound Impact on Neighbonng Areas
Scheduling issues
Commentary:
Our current range has been used extensively in the past by multiple outside
agencies. Officers from The North County Bureau of the F.B.I, The North County
Bureau of the Drug Enforcement Administration, State Lifeguard and Fish and
Games Rangers, Oceanside Police Department, The Narcotics Task Force, the
Secret Service, The security force ofthe San Onofre Nuclear Generating facility,
and the California Highway Patrol have all used our range in recent months.
Currently, our range and the Escondido Police Department range are the only
two active outdoor law enforcement ranges in the North County. The San Diego
Sheriff's Department does have a small indoor range facility in their Vista Sub-
station.
By opening our facility to outside law enforcement agencies, we continue to be a
team player in the regional law enforcement concept. It gives us the opportunity
to see what other agencies are doing in the way of training. Scheduling would be
a concern with the multi-agency use scenario. It would require increased effort
on the part of our range staff to insure that the range was properly scheduled and
would also increase the maintenance schedule considerably. The capabilities of
the range (length, type of weapons allowed) would also have a significant innpact
on the usage.
Another area that could be explored would be some type of Joint Powers
Agreement with the other agencies where all contnbuted to the construction of
the range in return for pre-determined used of the facility. This option ahs not
been investigated but could be explored if so directed.
Option III - Joint Law Enforcement and Public Use
Advantages:
Revenue Stream for Maintenance
Local shooting site for enthusiasts
Increased public/police contact (potential gun safety classes, etc)
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Disadvantages:
Increased Exposure and Insurance questions
Sound exposure to neighboring areas
Heavy use of range, greatly increased maintenance costs
Scheduling Issues
Potential safety issues with armed people in the vicinity of the PD (Site Sensitive)
Commentan/:
There are two possibilities for a joint Law Enforcement/Public use facility. The
first would be a single range that would have allotted hours for Law Enforcement
use and allotted hours for public use. This would indicate a singular range set up
^ with the division being made by scheduling. The second possibility would be
similar to the Orange County SherifTs Range, which is a two-sided range. In this
set up the public and Law enforcement co-exist at the same time. The division is
made by the physical construction of the building rather than by scheduling.
In either case, this type of range facility would be far more costly to run, but
should in turn create a steady flow of revenue for the city. At this stage we have
investigated the other public ranges in the county and we have a general idea of
what type of revenue they are generating. It would be very difficult to predict any
type of accurate figures without knowing what the configuration of the range
would be (number of lanes, length, type of weapons allowed, etc.). It is safe to
assume, however, that the range would receive significant use by the public. It is
also safe to assume, based on the experiences of other ranges, that a range m
and of itself, will not be self-supporting. Most successful public ranges offer a
variety of other services including training classes and the sale of weapons and
ammunition.
Other questions that would need to be answered in this situation would include
such things as Liability issues for the city and the possibility of a third party
contractor to run the public side of the range. Again, it would seem prudent to
determine if a public range is a viable option for the City before many of these
details are explored in depth.
There is one major concern on the part of the range staff regarding a public
range at the two pnmary sites. In both cases it would place civilians well within
range of the police department with weapons of all varieties. Given today's
current terrorist activities, having armed, unknown persons in close proximity to
the Public Safety Center is a definite safety factor worth considering.
Summary
Prior to any type of extensive work being done on a new range, it is our opinion
that a decision would need to be made as to which of the above options the City
wished to pursue. Option one and two could probably co-exist on the same
facility with out major incident, once the financial details were worked out
If the third option were chosen, decisions would need to be made regarding the
* type of facility to be constructed and how it would be managed (internally or
externally).
Another issue to be considered is how the Shooting Range will fit into the greater
• plan for a citywide training facility. Currently the citywide training facility is set on
5 a three-year goal. If the proposed golf course continues fonward, it is likely that
• construction would begin in October of 2004. If this date proceeds fonward it
• would be necessary to design and build a replacement shooting range prior to
• the beginning of construction to avoid a loss of training capability.
^ Questions to be considered by City Leadership:
s 1. Relationship of shooting range to the citywide training facility.
m 2. Which option the city would like to pursue.
t 3. Direction to staff to proceed with more in-depth cost analysis and design
'* based upon the decisions relative to questions 1 and 2.
- ATTACHMENTS:
1. Synopsis of current private ranges available in San Diego County.
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If you have any comments about any of these ranges, or if you know of a range
that I've missed, or if you work at one of these ranges .and want to say something
or correct some info, let me know!
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niscoimt Gun Mart Range 2000 Oceanside Shooting
Academy Pala Range
Lemon Grove Rod & Gun San Dieeo Shotgun PwnrVin r^nrriHn OfiiTmintJ' South Bav Rod & Gun
Club Club Sports XVailtill'J «^\JlXiU.>J \^aill^i.iifi,
South Bav Rod & Gun
Club
Mirainar Marine Corns
American Shooting
Center
Archery Conipetition Comments?
I am unaffiliated with any of these ranges, and haven't even been to most of them. The information was
most likely taken over the phone or picked up at a show.
Summary
Range Cost Distance Restrictions
American Shooting Center ? 12 miles rifle, pistol, shotgun
Discount Gun Mart $7.00 2 miles Shot and handgun calibers
only
Lemon Grove Rod & Gun Club Membership 30 miles ?
Miramar Marine Corps Pistol $5 12 miles Military Only
Range $5 12 miles Military Only
San niegQ_Shotgun Sports ? 12 miles Shotgun sports only
Oceanside Shooting_Academv $7.00 35 miles rifle, shotgun, handgun
Pala Ranse $20
Membership+$7.5 0 50 miles 7
Ranae 2000 $10 + $2/hr 25 miles rifle, shotgun, pistol, archery
Rancho Corrido Campground $25 45 miles 100 yards max
South Bay Rod & Gun Club $7 30 miles Less than 16 inch carmon
I arbitrarily chose Lindbergh Field as the center of San Diego, so that's what the mileage is measured
from. Measurement is as exact as me looking at a Thomas' Guide and counting thumb widths.
American Shooting Center
Cost:
$8 public, $6 law enforcement, $5/hour handgun rental, $10/hour rifle rental,
must use range ammo
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Restrictions:
Telephone:
Address:
Saturday
10am-
8pm
Sunday
10am-
8pm
Rifle, pistol shotgun, up to 300 Winchester Magnum.
279-7233
5590 Ruffm Road, San Diego (Clairemont area), 92123
Monday
10am-Spm
Tuesday
10am-8pm
Wednesday
10am-8pm
Thursday
10am-8pm
Friday
12pm-7pm
Memberships costs range from $300 for an individual to $450 for a family (law enforcement individual
annual cost is $250). Memberships give you full use ofthe range.
Discount GunMart
Cost:
Restrictions:
Telephone:
Address:
Saturday
9am-
10pm
Sunday
$7.Q0/booth plus $5.00 per extra person; up to three persons per booth.
Handguns, or rifles in handgun caliber, or shotguns (with lead shot-no steel shot
or slugs) only.
10am-
9pm
276-8730
1510 Morena Boulevard (Linda Vista area)
Monday
lOam-6:30pm
Tuesday
10am-9pm
Wednesday
10am-9pm
Thursday
10am-9pm
Friday
10am-10pm
Discount Gun Mart happens to be the nearest range and gun store, so it's where I shoot most. It is an
fndo™rYou can purchase targets and ammunition, and rentals are available. See the their web
page for more information.
Take the Morena Boulevard exit from the 5, take a left (if you're coming South on 5) or ^ "ght (if
you're coming North on 5) towards Morena Boulevard. Go left at the first stophght. It's about two
blocks down, just before the Arco station, on the left.
Lemjmi^Ye_Rod^ GunO^
From San Diego take 18 East to Tavern Road exit. Go South on Tavern until it becomes Japatul Road.
TvTnght on Sycuan Truck Trail Road and follow along ridge three miles. Range is on the nght.
"The range is locked, members have keys. Club membership is limited, 225 I think Membership is $60
per yeS discount fo^ seniors. No fee to shoot, but open only to members and guests. Club holds ^
Ses open to public, usually on weekends. Rifle, pistol, shotgun (trap & sportmg clays) a«jhot
Matches include Trap (Fridays at 5:30 pm), NRA Sportmg Rifle {^^ Sundays at 9 am). Fan Shoot (2
Saturdays for members and friends). Sporting Clays (4* Sundays at 9 am, cost for 50 birds is $12
members/$15 nomnembers), and IPSC (Linea del Fuego, 3rd Saturdays at 9 am). Club meets first
Tuesday of each month at Lemon Grove VFW Hall.
"We also have a buddy and amiie shoot every Friday night from 5-10 p.m. The trap machine is cr^ed
up for very fast birds, at distances of up to 120 yards. This is not for amateurs!" They also often have
special events, so give them a call and find out what's up.
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Pala Range
On the Pala Indian Reservation. From San Diego take 115 North to Highway 76. Go east on Highway 76
five and a half miles to Pala Mission Road. Turn left onto Pala Mission Road. Go eight tenths of a mile,
turn left on the dirt road just before the dip in the road. The range is three quarters of a mile down the
road.
This is the furthest one I'm listing. From San Diego proper, it's still m San Diego County, but only
barely. It'll take a good hour to get out there.
"I paid $20.00 for a one year membership, and $7.50 a visit. It's a decent outdoor range. It's swamped
on the weekends, I usually go Monday thru Thursday, no one there. There are no target stands, made my
own. There are benches. Over all it's not a bad rifle range."
Miramar Marine Corps pistol range
Cost: $5.00 per day
Restrictions: Military only, pistols only.
Telephone: 858-577-4099(M-F) 858-577-1788 (Sat/Sun)
Address: Range B East Miramar (Marine Corps Air Station)
Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
10:00am-4:00pm 10:00am-4:00pm Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed
The Miramar Marine Corps pistol range is open only to Active Military, Reserves, Retired Military,
MiUtary dependents, DOD employees, and their guests.
San Diego Shotgun Sports
Cost: $6.00 per round (members: $4.50/round)
Restrictions: Shotgun sports only.
Telephone: 858-278-3173
Address: 9400 Miramar Gun Club Road, San Diego
Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8am-4pm 8am-4pm' Closed llClosed 8am-4pm Noon-8pm 8am-4pm
1^ /^JA/ S/yMT Oceanside Slioollng Academy
Cost:
Restrictions:
Telephone:
Address:
Saturday
10am-10pm
Sunday
10am-10pm
$7.00 first shooter, $3.50 each additional; daily rates only
Handguns, Rifles, Shotguns.
(760) 721-4388
618 Airport Road, Oceanside, 92054
Monday
10am-10pm
Tuesday
IQam-lOpm
Wednesday
10am-10pm
Thursday
IQam-lOpm
Friday
10am-10pm
They also have training available, firearms for sale or rental, and Tuesdays are Ladies Nights at the
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Oceanside Shooting Academy. The cost is for all day, with in/out privileges, according to e-mail.
Fish and Game Association Inc. Rang_e 2000
Cost: $10 pubHc/$5 members for the fu-st hour, $2 per additional hour; $4 for 25 birds
at trap.
Restrictions: Handguns, rifles, bows, and shotguns.
Telephone: 442-9971
Address: 2082 Willow Glen Drive (Rancho San Diego area)
Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8 am-Spm 9am-
4pm Sam-5pm 8am-5pm 8am-7pm closed 8am-5pm
A "climate controlled" semi-indoor range. Range safety officers. Firearms safety classes. Hunters safety
classes. It is one mile east ofthe Rancho San Diego Golf Course. No rentals. Trap shootmg is open
Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday. They have eight rifle lanes and eight pistol lanes. If you
want to shoot shotgun at static targets, they have a "slugs-only" rule. They will also rent handguns and
spotting scopes.
This is probably the closest full range to San Diego proper. There are other archery ranges, however.
Memberships: $35 individual, $40 family. There is a $3 membership "setup" fee.
Rancho Corrido Outdoor Shooting Range and Camping Resort
Cost: |$25, $5 if camping
Restrictions: 100 yards max
Telephone: 760-742-3755
Address: 14716 Highway 76, Pauma Valley, CA
Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9am-4pm 9am-4pm 9am-4pm 9am-4pm 9am-4pm 9am-4pm 9am-4pm
"Includes fishing, shoofing range, horeshoes. playground, swimming pool, clubhouse, fire rings, and
acres of grass... and much more!" Blackpowder shooters welcome. They have an archery range as well,
but el nino has cut them off fi-om it; it is closed until the river goes down. Camping is $ 19/night for 1 -2
people in tents, $24 if you need electrical/water hookups. Members can shoot for $8; membership is $99
per year. (5/31/98)
South Bay Rod & Gun Club
Cost: $7.00, unlimited.
Restrictions: "Anything less than a 16-mch cannon."
Telephone: 464-6421, 468-3070, 465-5383
Address: 1020 Marron Valley Road, Dulzura
Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
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Yearly membership $40, unlimited access, outdoor range. Fire anything. It is volunteer-staffed, so it is
"usually" open 7-5 every day. Many lanes.
Archery Ranges
The Pub]icJJiogting_R£mse also allows archery. There are two archery-only ranges in San Diego,
Performance Archery off of Miramar Road (450-9454) and San Diego Archery and Outfitting in El
Cajon (449-2697). Both of tiiose are indoor ranges. There is also a generally unsupervised outdoor
archery range in Balboa Park, near the zoo and behind the Old Globe.
Competition
There are a number of shooting clubs in San Diego. Besides the Lemon Grove Rod & Gun Club and the
South Bay Rod & Gun Club, which both have their own ranges, there is
Linea de Fuego
A "Practical Shooting" or "Action Shooting" club. There are four clubs making up Linea de
Fuego, the San Diego Section of the International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC):
• Reservation Shooting Club meets at 9am on the second Saturday ofthe month at the Pala Indian
Reservation.
^ • The Lemon Grove Rod & Gun Club meets at 9am on the tiiird Saturday of the month, at (of
course) the Lemon Grove Rod & Gun Club.
^ • The Pala Practical Shooters meets at 9 am on the fourth Saturday of tiie montii at the Pala Indian
Reservation.
' Call John Hurst before 8pm at 562-3385 for more information, and the LdF MatchLine HotLine at 676-
9LDF for current match info and times.
: DCM
: You can find DCM competitions, at various times, at most of the "full" ranges. Call and ask.
• DCM is "Director of Civihan Marksmanship", altiiough it has actually been superceded by the
^ "Corporation for the Promotion of Rifle Practice and Firearms Safety". It involves quahfying witii
^ an Ml and then purchasing an Ml from the Corporation at a good price.
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