Trashed Shooting Areas

[Steves32]

I shoot BLM near Calico and it can be a mess sometimes. With my shooting gear, I bring trash bags and a rake. I really don’t mind but if you think a lecture will fix things, you are in for disappointment. I clean up so I can shoot w/ a clear conscience. I did my part.

[bronco75a]

I shoot BLM near Calico and it can be a mess sometimes. With my shooting gear, I bring trash bags and a rake. I really don’t mind but if you think a lecture will fix things, you are in for disappointment. I clean up so I can shoot w/ a clear conscience. I did my part.

Earlier this year a few times early in the morning around 9 am I saw a van come into several different areas with what I believe were juvenile offenders and they forced to police up all the brass and garbage left behind. I think this is a regular occurrence in that area.

[The Shootist]

Earlier this year a few times early in the morning around 9 am I saw a van come into several different areas with what I believe were juvenile offenders and they forced to police up all the brass and garbage left behind. I think this is a regular occurrence in that area.

That's a good thing! There should be more programs like this....I don't know who these people are but there are a heck of a lot more of them than us who clean up after ourselves...Maybe they are like meh someone else will come along shortly to clean up and could care less....In my head I would love to use these types as targets

[OCEquestrian]

Dont be surprised when more of these shooting area are shut down because of the ongoing trash problem.....

[jonnyt16]

I live near Sparks and while I've never been shooting near Boca, I take my boys there once in a while to ride their motorcycles. If you ever want to do a shoot and clean up day, shoot me a message.

BLM here does get a little trashed too but nothing like I was used to seeing in CA.

Same here. My little shooting spot I go to near my house always has some broken glass and whatnot laying around but for the most part it's not that bad. Definitely worse back in Cali.

Oh, and I'm down for a shooting/cleanup day at Boca too just let me know.

[Skip_Dog]

[QUOTE=Steves32;20693648]if you think a lecture will fix things, you are in for disappointment. QUOTE]

I think we all still need to lecture everyone you talk to about the importance to clean up after themselves. If we say nothing we do not even have a chance at changing one persons mind. Bring it up in the conversation. Hey nice weather for shooting ehh? Hey what are you shooting? Its hot out you need a cold water? (In front of their kids or others) Hey do you need a garbage bag to clean up when your done? I have extra bags right here. You know if we shooters don't clean up they will shut it down out here. I would like to have a place to bring my kids and grandkids to shoot in the future. Guilt works some times.

[IVC]

This is a very old debate and, much like every time before, we miss the key point - common areas need to have dedicated cleaning staff/volunteers since self-cleaning has never worked.

Take the most uppity opera theater with patrons who wouldn't fart when alone in their front yard because they find it uncouth, remove the janitors for a single day and look at what the bathroom will look like. It's not about being slobs, it's about small things adding up.

I am not aware of a single area where humans (or animals) congregate that is kept clean without someone having the task to keep it clean. City protests, concerts, 4th of July celebrations, theaters, hospitals, university parks, office buildings, etc. You name it, it has to be cleaned.

[sMp]

I make it a point to pack out more trash than I bring as well as collect more brass than I shoot.
It looks good if you happen to encounter a Ranger.
I blame my boy scout upbringing but it's just common sense really. But who has that these days??

[ar15barrels]

It's a sad reflection of society. Ad campaigns might help, but who will pay? Same for trash cans

Trash cans are just target holders when placed at public shooting areas.
Same as signs.

[Skip_Dog]

Picking up paper targets and brass left over from another shooter is one thing. Packing out TVs metal boxes ect... that people just want to shoot to sh!7 is another. If you bring it out to shoot take it home. Period.

[Bansh88]

Picking up paper targets and brass left over from another shooter is one thing. Packing out TVs metal boxes ect... that people just want to shoot to sh!7 is another. If you bring it out to shoot take it home. Period.

I pulled a 40" flat screen from one of my spots. A-hole had the nerve to do it on a private property range. Worse yet, I knew the guy who left it there.
He has since apologized.

[OCEquestrian]

This is a very old debate and, much like every time before, we miss the key point - common areas need to have dedicated cleaning staff/volunteers since self-cleaning has never worked.

Take the most uppity opera theater with patrons who wouldn't fart when alone in their front yard because they find it uncouth, remove the janitors for a single day and look at what the bathroom will look like. It's not about being slobs, it's about small things adding up.

I am not aware of a single area where humans (or animals) congregate that is kept clean without someone having the task to keep it clean. City protests, concerts, 4th of July celebrations, theaters, hospitals, university parks, office buildings, etc. You name it, it has to be cleaned.

This isn't even a matter of that...appropriate / wood targets left behind by filth shooters wouldn't be a problem. The PROBLEM is the MORONS bringing inappropriate "stuff" to shoot at that they would otherwise have thrown out (read TRASH) and leaving it... electronics (TV's/ Computers), Auto parts, glass, ceramics (toilets/sinks), appliances (refrigerators, microwaves), empty beer / soda cans etc... THese people are bringing their GARBAGE out to shoot at, not legitimate, safe targets.

When someone is seen shooting at items like these on public ranges, authorities / ranges should be notified ASAP. These MORONS need to be issued citations to drive home the stupidity of their actions.

Trash cans are just target holders when placed at public shooting areas.
Same as signs.

^^^^^^^ This too... and the damage is done by the same MORONS as above.....

[jonnyt16]

When someone is seen shooting at items like these on public ranges, authorities / ranges should be notified ASAP. These MORONS need to be issued citations to drive home the stupidity of their actions.

Spoken like a true equestrian.

[OCEquestrian]

Spoken like a true equestrian.

So YOU support letting people haul their trash to shoot at on public land and leave it without recourse? What does "equestrian" have to do with it?? I understand how this issue is used against US ALL.......clearly your myopic viewpoint has you paling checkers instead of chess in this issue and probably many more...

I suppose you will be one of the outraged hypocrites who will scream bloody murder when the anti gun groups and anti trash DFS/ BLM bureaucrats permanently close the shooting areas... yup you will be all butt hurt and surprised, screaming your 2nd amendment rights are unfairly restricted...

Guess what EVERYONE... with rights come responsibility!

[hunterb]

If responsible gun owners / shooters want ranges on public lands to remain open, they had better start to "self police" and I suggest the NRA /CRPA step up start a "we tip" hotline to DFS / BML Rangers to report those people while they are still there. Gun owners need to be willing to turn these criminals in and be willing to testify in court if nessisary.

THIS is a great idea. Narc out those P.O.S's before they ruin it for everybody.

This isn't even a matter of that...appropriate / wood targets left behind by filth shooters wouldn't be a problem. The PROBLEM is the MORONS bringing inappropriate "stuff" to shoot at that they would otherwise have thrown out (read TRASH) and leaving it... electronics (TV's/ Computers), Auto parts, glass, ceramics (toilets/sinks), appliances (refrigerators, microwaves), empty beer / soda cans etc... THese people are bringing their GARBAGE out to shoot at, not legitimate, safe targets.

When someone is seen shooting at items like these on public ranges, authorities / ranges should be notified ASAP. These MORONS need to be issued citations to drive home the stupidity of their actions.

100% AGREE!!