We have been tracking developments at the Coyote Point shooting range for sometime; most recently here. It closed for renovation last May 9th. There are two different communities involved out at the range--law enforcement which needs a certain amount of range time to stay sharp and the public. Back on June 26, 2016, I commented
There is some big news in yesterday's Daily Post. It reports that the Supes will vote on Tuesday on whether to accept a $5.2 million dollar donation for Tom Seibel and John Arrillaga to remodel and expand the range.
"The project will modernize the 54-year old range as well as add an approximately 7,000 square foot indoor range to used only for law enforcement training. The public will still have access to the outdoor pistol and rifle range."
The supes accepted the donations and that enclosed, sound-proofed, ricochet-proof indoor range is now a reality. I was able to attend the Grand Opening tour a week ago and got a first-hand view of both the old and the new. The new indoor range is impressive with low-light conditions (if desired), running and turning targets, lead dust containment, 25 yard distances and capability to go up to .308 caliber rifles. This is what our law enforcement needs for true "gun control", i.e. hitting what you aim at.
The story on the public range side is a bit murkier as you would expect when you don't have a $5.2 million gift to work with. The public range is operated by the Coyote Point Rifle and Pistol Club and its website notes that
Phase II, the improvement of the outdoor 100 yd range to be used by both Law Enforcement and the public is underway. This will be completed some time in the first quarter of 2018.
It looks a lot like it probably did in 1962 when the range opened. Hopefully some nice renovations will allow the public to get some practice in at a nice facility during the hours of 7:00 PM and 10:00 PM Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays as it has for years; with some tournaments on the weekends. Here's a photo of the new indoor range.
Great news to expand it. Anything to promote safe gun ownership in our community.
Now I can bring the kids and nephews to learn how to use guns properly for sport or to defend themselves.
Thank you for the post.
Posted by: louise andersen | September 28, 2017 at 08:07 AM
Well that is great but I can still hear all the shooting from my home off of Peninsula as of yesterday.
Posted by: Joanne | September 28, 2017 at 01:16 PM
Is it as loud as it used to be?
Posted by: Anne | September 28, 2017 at 07:57 PM
FYI:
Noise levels of firearms:
.22 caliber rifle 130dB
.223, 55GR. Commercial load 18" barrel 155.5dB
.243 in 22" barrel 155.9dB
.30-30 in 20" barrel 156.0dB.
7mm Magnum in 20" barrel 157.5dB.
.308 in 24" barrel 156.2dB.
.30-06 in 24" barrel 158.5dB. In 18" barrel 163.2dB.
.375 18" barrel with muzzle brake 170 dB.
.410 Bore 28" barrel 150dB. 26" barrel 150.25dB. 18" barrel 156.30dB.
20 Gauge 28" barrel 152.50dB. 22" barrel 154.75dB.
12 Gauge 28" barrel 151.50dB. 26" barrel 156.10dB. 18" barrel 161.50dB.
.25 ACP 155.0 dB.
.32 LONG 152.4 dB.
.32 ACP 153.5 dB.
.380 157.7 dB.
9mm 159.8 dB.
.38 S&W 153.5 dB.
.38 Spl 156.3 dB.
.357 Magnum 164.3 dB.
.41 Magnum 163.2 dB.
.44 Spl 155.9 dB.
.45 ACP 157.0 dB.
.45 COLT 154.7 dB.
The distance gun fire can be heard is dependent on too many factors to give even a rough estimate. The same report can be heard for many times the distance in one direction than it is heard in another direction. Depending on wind directions, topography, temperature and pressure differences, etc.
The answer is indeterminate.
What can be heard one day from a particular distance under prevailing conditions might not be heard the next day under differing conditions...or even a few minutes later.
Posted by: Research Monkey | September 29, 2017 at 04:37 AM
Well...still hear it even from inside the house along with trains, planes, cars etc. Gunshots though make me nervous.
Posted by: Joanne | September 29, 2017 at 09:56 AM
What is the db for a commercial airliner revving its engines for takeoff?
Posted by: Mom | September 30, 2017 at 11:46 PM
I'm glad that I brought up the renovation need to Tom Siebel over dinner a couple years ago at SFYC after some racing with him. I'd met the range master and other sheriff deputies where we discussed Bay Area closing ranges and the need for renovation at social gathering on Burlingame Ave with with my friend, Bob Doerr, several months prior to my Siebel dinner. Remember that scene, Bob?
Siebel and I and Mike Harvey are from the same home town.
I can't wait to try it out with my Sig Sauer P238.
Posted by: I can't wait to try it out with my Sig Sauer P238. | October 06, 2017 at 08:18 PM
Unless you are a LEO you are out of luck. And it doesn't sound like you are. Time to call Bob, Carol, Tom and even Alice.
Posted by: Confused | October 06, 2017 at 11:36 PM