[REDHORSE]

I thought I would start a little Google Earth project for our fellow Cali shooters.

Objective: Mark and locate all the indoor/outdoor shooting facilities in California on Google Earth.

Google Earth can be downloaded from here: http://earth.google.com/downloads.html

For those that haven't used GE (Google Earth), it is a mapping program utilizing satelite photos. It has many neat features, which include 3D elevation & GPS coordinates. You can use it just like MapQuest, Yahoo Maps, etc.. to get directions.

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PLEASE feel free to ADD any new shooting facility or shooting area: other indoor ranges, outdoor ranges, and your favorite desert/mountain spots to shoot that are legal.

If you are marking an outdoor shooting spot that isn't a range, please try to include BLM or US Forestry links showing that shooting area is an authorized shooting spot.

I will try to incorporate the updated placemarks and NEW locations onto a master (*.kmz) file.

There is a couple of ways you can help with updating the master file.
* You can post the GPS coordinates & info on this thread and I can manually input them onto the master file.
* You can SAVE (File => Save As...) your Placemarks as a *.kmz file and then host or email the file to me. I will then import them into the master file.

To get the GPS coordinates. Put a Placemarks onto the spot your trying to mark on Google Earth. Try to be as accurate as possible. There are several ways on placing a Placemarks. Click the thumbtack pin on the lower right or [CTRL] + N : To insert a new Placemark. You then have Name & Description field you can fill. Click OK to place the pin.

You can right-click the Placemarks to move the pin or edit the info. If you click the "Advanced" check box, you will see a "Location" tab that will have the GPS coordinates.

DOWNLOAD this file to get the current master list.

Shooting Ranges SOCAL.kmz Ver 0.07 (June 1, 2006) Link: http://www.freewebs.com/socal_websho...OCALranges.kmz

[REDHORSE]

Angeles Shooting Range


Piru Shooting Range:


West End Gun Club


Lytle Creek Shooting Range

[ocabj]

I didn't see IFG on the list:

http://www.ocabj.net/files/inland_fish_and_game.kmz

[REDHORSE]

Originally Posted by ocabj

I didn't see IFG on the list:

http://www.ocabj.net/files/inland_fish_and_game.kmz

I actually have that one already. It is in the *.kmz file (it has 37 placemarks on it) I posted in my first post.

I was just posting a few screenshots of some of the shooting ranges to get people interested in Google Earth. I'm not going to post a screenshot of every range though.. lol

I appreciate your post very much, as that's exactly how I would like others to add new placemarks to the main file. It will make adding other points of interest very easy.

[bear308]

sounds like a good idea, however I can't get the link for your .kmz file to work.

[REDHORSE]

Originally Posted by bear308

sounds like a good idea, however I can't get the link for your .kmz file to work.

Update:
First post will always have the most recent version of the Google Earth file.

[bear308]

pm sent

my god why do we need seven characters?

[subway]

sorry for being the dumb guy, but what kind of software can open a ".kmz" file? My PC asks me what software to use as soon as I click on that link.

thanks

[REDHORSE]

Originally Posted by subway

sorry for being the dumb guy, but what kind of software can open a ".kmz" file? My PC asks me what software to use as soon as I click on that link.

thanks

That is a Google Earth extention ".kmz". Download the software below.

Google Earth can be downloaded from here: http://earth.google.com/downloads.html

[REDHORSE]

Updated file once again.

Over 140 California shooting ranges marked!

If you have a range that isn't yet marked, please pass the info (address or GPS coordinates) and I'll add it.

[kennisonxgs]

Beautiful. I love it!

[speacock]

Got one more:

Santa Margarita Gun Club
http://www.santamargaritagunclub.org/

33 17 53 N 117 22 34 W

Sean

[REDHORSE]

Thanks Sean, added that range...

[anotherted]

Is it just me or is there no Burro Canyon (34 14 54N 117 50 36W) or SGVGC (34 09 25N 117 55 17W)??

[REDHORSE]

Originally Posted by anotherted

Is it just me or is there no Burro Canyon (34 14 54N 117 50 36W) or SGVGC (34 09 25N 117 55 17W)??

Those were some of the first ones I added. Did you download the file and look at it?

[anotherted]

[Randomebayguy]

having to come back to this thread and have to upload or re-download google earth files seems like kinda a pain.. i just implemented a custom mapping app for my company that uses google maps to map locations of shipping destinations for our truck drivers. the google maps API is really easy to use. im sure i and anyone else that feels like helping could come up with some sort of web page that shows all these gun range and BLM coordinates along with the info with them. dunno if calguns would be interested in hosting it or if this is even an idea anyone thinks would be handy.

*shrug* just throwin that out there.

[SDJim]

Originally Posted by REDHORSE

If you have a range that isn't yet marked, please pass the info (address or GPS coordinates) and I'll add it.

Project 2000 Shooting Range
2082 Willow Glen Dr
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 442-9971

32 45.58N
116 53.3466W

Yes it looks like it's in the middle of a quarry. Because it is. Well off to the side at least.

[REDHORSE]

Originally Posted by SDJim

Project 2000 Shooting Range
2082 Willow Glen Dr
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 442-9971

32 45.58N
116 53.3466W

Yes it looks like it's in the middle of a quarry. Because it is. Well off to the side at least.

Yea, I've looked at that one a few times. I just wasn't sure if that was the range bldg or it belonged to the Quarry. Thanks for clearing that up. Can you confirm that I got it right in the picture below. Thanks!

Added to the database.

[SDJim]

Originally Posted by REDHORSE

Yea, I've looked at that one a few times. I just wasn't sure if that was the range bldg or it belonged to the Quarry. Thanks for clearing that up. Can you confirm that I got it right in the picture below. Thanks!

Added to the database.

That's it. From looking at it, you'd never guess it was out there, let alone a 100yd indoor range.

I've never used it, but they appear to have a nice setup.

[REDHORSE]

Just bumping this thread.

Anyone have any more ranges or shooting spots to add??

I know there have been some closures of the outdoor areas in San Diego areas. I will have to go back and add some notes to the next update to reflect the changes.

[PistolPete75]

http://www.aplacetoshoot.net/

33951 San Francisquito Canyon Road, Saugus, CA 91350
(661) 296-5552

this is my local range where i like to shoot.

[PistolPete75]

and then there is FIRING LINE when it's after hours!

Firing Line Indoor Shooting
(818) 349-1420
18348 Eddy St
Northridge, CA 91325

and Agoura Hills Target Range (great PPT transfer fees) $35
5040 Cornell Rd
Agoura Hills, CA 91301
(818) 706-1710

[maurice05]

is there any blm land listed on this im tryng to find some as close to los angeles as possible and if any one can recommend some please im me or post it

[Fjold]

5 Dogs Range - Bakersfield

35 degrees 36'26.85
118 degrees 55'58.15

[Mute]

Nicely done.

[REDHORSE]

Originally Posted by PistolPete75

http://www.aplacetoshoot.net/

33951 San Francisquito Canyon Road, Saugus, CA 91350
(661) 296-5552

Already in the database

Originally Posted by PistolPete75

and then there is FIRING LINE when it's after hours!

Firing Line Indoor Shooting
(818) 349-1420
18348 Eddy St
Northridge, CA 91325

and Agoura Hills Target Range (great PPT transfer fees) $35
5040 Cornell Rd
Agoura Hills, CA 91301
(818) 706-1710

Both already in the database

Originally Posted by Fjold

5 Dogs Range - Bakersfield

35 degrees 36'26.85
118 degrees 55'58.15

Already in the database

Thanks guys, but I already had all those in the database. Like I posted on the first page, I think the list is over 156 ranges, so I have most of the regular, well known ranges already on there. Still looking for more to add to the list, so your input is appreciated.

When you load the Google Earth file. The shooting ranges are divided into three categories: Indoor Range (41), Outdoor Range (92), and Outdoor (desert/forest) shooting spots (23). Make sure the three categories are check marked so they show up on your Google Map as pin marks. Then check to see if the ranges you know of, are marked or not. If they're not marked...let me know and I'll add them to the next version of the file.

I found a bunch a large list of skeet & sporting clays ranges. I'll have to cross reference that list with my Google Earth database to see which ones I don't have. http://www.claytargetsonline.com/list.php/CA

[dfalcon217]

It'd be nice to see more open multi caliber BLM land on there. Any ideas?

[acousticmood]

Very Cool!

FYI San Gabriel Valley Gun Range is deceased.

[Nefarious]

Originally Posted by dfalcon217

It'd be nice to see more open multi caliber BLM land on there. Any ideas?

BLM and Desert shooting areas, although BLM should not be too hard to find... those little off the beaten path desert areas are. Would love to have those added into the list.
I now must download google earth at home instead of just using it here at work

[dfalcon217]

Originally Posted by Nefarious

BLM and Desert shooting areas, although BLM should not be too hard to find... those little off the beaten path desert areas are. Would love to have those added into the list.
I now must download google earth at home instead of just using it here at work

I saw those, nearest is only about 6o miles away. not bad at all

[REDHORSE]

Originally Posted by acousticmood

Very Cool!

FYI San Gabriel Valley Gun Range is deceased.

Yea, sad that SGVGC was close. I really liked that range.

I have an updated Google Earth file, I just haven't provided a link to it yet. I was in the middle of adding more ranges, from a list I found. But, I forgot where I left off, from the list I was using.

It can take me a while to find some of these ranges, as the directions are hard to follow.... as most of the directions are for locals to follow... that know the area. I have to follow roads, as if I was actually driving...to find many of the remote gun clubs/ ranges.

I'll post a link to the updated file soon.

[acousticmood]

Originally Posted by dfalcon217

I saw those, nearest is only about 6o miles away. not bad at all

OT?
What's the best way to definitelfy map out BLM land? I'm just paranoid that I'll be shooting or hunting in the wrong spot. Being in Rancho I'm not far from the outer areas and really want to know. Esp. with coordinates that I could plug into the gps.

Signed,

Lost in Cucamonga

[acousticmood]

Originally Posted by REDHORSE

Yea, sad that SGVGC was close. I really liked that range.

I have an updated Google Earth file, I just haven't provided a link to it yet. I was in the middle of adding more ranges, from a list I found. But, I forgot where I left off, from the list I was using.

It can take me a while to find some of these ranges, as the directions are hard to follow.... as most of the directions are for locals to follow... that know the area. I have to follow roads, as if I was actually driving...to find many of the remote gun clubs/ ranges.

I'll post a link to the updated file soon.

Thanks for going through this effort - This is a great resource for home and for when I travel.

[rod]

33-44' 52"
116-50'01"

or anywhere along the truck trail

[dfalcon217]

Originally Posted by rod

33-44' 52"
116-50'01"

or anywhere along the truck trail

Is this where you are talking about?

Mapquest Find

[double_action]

Glass Factory

34°30'21.64"N
119°45'11.92"W

[rod]

Originally Posted by dfalcon217

Is this where you are talking about?

Mapquest Find

Yup.

[acousticmood]

Cool Thanks

[brettbarbaro]

What a great idea, and what a great service to the community! I just wanted to say thanks.