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.
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