So... with the hot topic being gun control, bans, new legislation, and on and on... will Kokohead EVER be fixed?  Hours increased?  Do any of our public officials even care about it anymore?   

they should increase the hours when they see that there are more people.  it only makes sense.

My gut feeling is they just don't care... We're the minority, people who enjoy a currently "unsavory & dangerous" past time in most peoples mind.   A sad statement but one I fear is true.

Boomah

They don't have enough funding from city and county which is why the hours are reduced and days shortened... They can't even charge a fee cause the money goes into the general fund and the range won't see a dime...

Only way to fix range is via volunteers and donation of repair supplies.... Roofing, wood framing, benches, shooting rests, targets etc...

They don't have enough funding from city and county which is why the hours are reduced and days shortened... They can't even charge a fee cause the money goes into the general fund and the range won't see a dime...

Only way to fix range is via volunteers and donation of repair supplies.... Roofing, wood framing, benches, shooting rests, targets etc...

There have been lots of people who have offered to provide the material, labor, etc. However, due to bureaucracy, union and liability issues, repair by volunteers is not allowed. At least for the main rifle and bullseye pistol ranges.

They don't have enough funding from city and county which is why the hours are reduced and days shortened... They can't even charge a fee cause the money goes into the general fund and the range won't see a dime...

Only way to fix range is via volunteers and donation of repair supplies.... Roofing, wood framing, benches, shooting rests, targets etc...

There have been lots of people who have offered to provide the material, labor, etc. However, due to bureaucracy, union and liability issues, repair by volunteers is not allowed. At least for the main rifle and bullseye pistol ranges.

Question: Will KOKOHEAD ever be fixed?

No lol.

They don't have enough funding from city and county which is why the hours are reduced and days shortened... They can't even charge a fee cause the money goes into the general fund and the range won't see a dime...

Only way to fix range is via volunteers and donation of repair supplies.... Roofing, wood framing, benches, shooting rests, targets etc...

At least that is what the RO told me.... But he did say the roof is scheduled to be repaired...

Too bad we can't do like the public schools do through their PTSA members. The schools schedule beautification events that cover everything from painting, repairs, erecting fences, pouring concrete for sidewalks and outdoor stages. All done by volunteer parents, and school chartered clubs and organizations.

Maybe we could bring in some nice potted plants?

Too bad we can't do like the public schools do through their PTSA members. The schools schedule beautification events that cover everything from painting, repairs, erecting fences, pouring concrete for sidewalks and outdoor stages. All done by volunteer parents, and school chartered clubs and organizations.

I'd be down for this

According to the DLNR guys at my hunter's ed. class, the Kokohead Range has never been in more perfect shape!! lol

LOL.. KHON just had a story on the range, guess they had some cameras out there today 

Boomah 

LOL.. KHON just had a story on the range, guess they had some cameras out there today 

Boomah 

what was it about ?

Pretty much what we all talk about here...

0300-0400 shows & people sleeping in their cars just to get a bench, long wait, hours too short for the number of poeple now using the range, the overall state of disrepair, etc.   All pretty positive, no "anti-gun" feel at all.   Apparently the mayor has this "on his radar" and has budgeted funds for improvements.   Guess some senator raised safety concerns as well.   Maybe it'll be on the 2200 broadcast tonight...

Boomah 

here it is
http://www.khon2.com/news/local/story/Public-vying-for-chance-to-shoot-at-public-gun/g2HHbLzrz0iVwIYsn2tARQ.cspx

Can we afford to wait till if n when the budget gets approved? If every person donates just $5 each time they shoot at least once a month we would have enough funds to repair the range within 3 months. Imagine how much money we could get each week. Make improvements during the off days so people can see what their money is going too.  The RO can take the money and elect someone to oversee the funds and direct the volunteers to make the improvements needed. I think it's a simple and easy fix with the right people coordinating the project. If anyone knows of a non profit to run it that would be best and donors can get tax credit.

Can we afford to wait till if n when the budget gets approved? If every person donates just $5 each time they shoot at least once a month we would have enough funds to repair the range within 3 months. Imagine how much money we could get each week. Make improvements during the off days so people can see what their money is going too.  The RO can take the money and elect someone to oversee the funds and direct the volunteers to make the improvements needed. I think it's a simple and easy fix with the right people coordinating the project. If anyone knows of a non profit to run it that would be best and donors can get tax credit.

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There have been lots of people who have offered to provide the material, labor, etc. However, due to bureaucracy, union and liability issues, repair by volunteers is not allowed. At least for the main rifle and bullseye pistol ranges.

The wind this weekend didn't help any went today and it looked like part of the roof on the silhouette side blew off.

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Don't get me wrong, I am all for people volunteering to make improvements to the range. I would be there to help or donate. I was just saying that before people mobilize, just be sure to check with the people are in charge of the range.

Caldwell did indicate that range improvements were coming, but I'm not going to hold my breath. 

Don't get me wrong, I am all for people volunteering to make improvements to the range. I would be there to help or donate. I was just saying that before people mobilize, just be sure to check with the people are in charge of the range.

Caldwell did indicate that range improvements were coming, but I'm not going to hold my breath.

I got ya. Every now and then these threads come up. Maybe instead of fixing the rifle range it could be arranged and more action bays opened up.  These could be built by volunteers. I think it was mentioned before that was how the others were constructed. There's still lots of areas that could be turned into Acton bays, and it would look nice compared to the rest of the range and people could shoot there too as well. I hope/think.