Bayfield Lions Club Shooting Range
Shooting Range in Bayfield, CO
Bayfield Lions Club Shooting Range
Shooting Range in Bayfield, CO
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An image of the shotgun range.
Shooting Range
Shooting at Bayfield Lions Club
The Bayfield Lions Club Shooting Range consists of a rifle/pistol range, a shotgun range and an archery range. The hours of operation are 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, April 1 through October 31 and 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, November 1st through November 30th, seven days a week. All ranges will be closed from December 1st to March 31st. The ranges are generally unsupervised so it is up to the user to observe safety precautions and it is greatly appreciated when you take down your targets and pick up your brass and trash.
Accessing the Archery Range
The Bayfield Lions Club Art Davis range is a free public gun range located at 4499 County Road 223, Durango, Colorado and can be found on Google using that address. Valid hunting or fishing or Colorado State Wildlife Area Pass is not required to access this property.
- Public access allowed April 1–Nov. 30.
- Public access allowed 9 a.m.–8 p.m., April 1–Oct. 31.
- Public access allowed 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Nov. 1–30.
Rifle/Pistol Range
The rifle/pistol range consists of covered firing line with 6 concrete benches for rifle and 2 pistol positions. There are target backers located at 15, 25, 50, 75 and 100 yards. Targets and ammunition are not available but can be purchased at the many sporting goods stores in Durango such as Wal-Mart on US 160 towards town , Goods for the Woods in Bodo Park, Big Five Sporting Goods across US 160, and Gardenswartz on Main Street in the downtown area. Automatic rifles/pistols are not allowed on the rifle/pistol range as well as shotguns unless you are using slugs.
A view of the rifle and pistol range.
A view of the shotgun range.
Shotgun Range
The shotgun range consists of a covered area and a concrete firing line. There are no target throwers so you must provide your own as well as clay pigeons and ammunition. Rifles/pistols are not allowed on the shotgun range nor are shotguns shooting slugs.
Archery Range
The archery range consists of a concrete firing line and target butts at 15, 25 and 35 yards.
A view of the archery range.
Shooting Safety
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Wear hearing and eye protection
While shooting at the range, you must wear hearing and eye protection at all times.
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Always Keep Firearm Pointed in a Safe Direction
Never point your gun at anything you do not intend to shoot. This is particularly important when loading or unloading a firearm. In the event of an accidental discharge, no injury can occur as long as the muzzle is pointing in a safe direction. Continually check the area for other users.
A safe direction means a direction in which a bullet cannot possibly strike anyone, taking into account possible ricochets and the fact that bullets can penetrate walls and ceilings. The safe direction may be “up” on some occasions or “down” on others, but never at anything not intended as a target. Even when “dry firing” with an unloaded gun, you should never point the gun at an unsafe target.
Make it a habit to know exactly where the muzzle of your gun is pointing at all times, and be sure that you are in control of the direction the muzzle is pointing, even if you fall or stumble. This is your responsibility, and only you can control it.
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Treat All Guns as Though They are Loaded
Never assume a gun is unloaded — always check for yourself! Treating every firearm as if it is loaded creates a safer environment for all. Firearms should be loaded only when you are ready to shoot. Whenever you handle a firearm, or hand it to someone, always open the action immediately, and visually check the chamber, receiver and magazine to be certain they do not contain any ammunition.
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Keep Your Finger Off the Trigger until You are Ready to Shoot
Never touch the trigger on a firearm until you actually intend to shoot. Keep your fingers away from the trigger while loading or unloading.
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Know Your Target and What’s Beyond
Your safe zone-of-fire is that area or direction in which you can safely fire a shot. It is "down range" at a shooting facility. Be sure you know where your companions are at all times. Never swing your gun or bow out of your safe zone-of-fire. Don’t shoot unless you know exactly what your shot is going to strike. Be sure that your bullet will not injure anyone or anything beyond your target.
NOTE: Be aware that even a .22 short bullet can travel over 1 1/4 miles and a high velocity cartridge, such as a .30-06, can send its bullet more than three miles. Shotgun pellets can travel 500 yards, and shotgun slugs have a range of over half a mile.
You should keep in mind how far a bullet will travel if it misses your intended target or ricochets in another direction.
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Unload Firearms When Not in Use
Leave actions open, and store sporting arms in cases when traveling to and from shooting areas. Take bolts out or break down shotguns if necessary. Know how your equipment operates. Store and transport firearms and ammunition separately and under lock and key. Store firearms and bows in cool, dry places. Use gun or trigger locks and guards when not in use.
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Don't Drink Alcohol or Take Drugs
Alcohol and drugs impair normal physical and mental body functions and mustn't be used before or while handling firearms.