Entries by Jacquelyn Clark

What Makes The Double D Armory General Purpose AR-15 Great?

This is a locally manufactured (Greenwood Village) AR-15 that we carry.  Not many folks recognize the brand, so we wanted to highlight some of the unique features and quality components: It’s super light.  6.2lbs for the whole rifle.  According to Double D, it’s the lightest rifle out there with a 15″ handguard. Quality Lothar Walther barrel.  […]

Inaugural Ladies Locked ‘N Loaded Event

We hosted our first Ladies Locked ‘N Loaded event here at Bristlecone on Tuesday 3/10, and it was a big success.  Approximately 70 ladies joined us for the “Pistol Speed Dating” experience on our range, where they were able to sample 12 different handguns in about 45 minutes with help from our skilled Range Safety […]

BLOG: First Time Range Experiences

I recently invited two groups of girlfriends to join me at two different indoor shooting ranges’ Ladies Nights. Most of the women had never shot a firearm, but were interested in learning how to safely and confidently operate one. Because Bristlecone is dedicated to attracting new and seasoned female participants, I was very interested in […]

NSSF Range Report – A Look Into the Future

06 August 2014 By Carolee Anita Boyles Shooting ranges are changing; that fact is indisputable. As more women and families are becoming involved in the shooting sports, many ranges are trying to create a friendly atmosphere that will appeal to families. At the same time, however, ranges still need to stay in touch with their […]

Bristlecone Shooting, Training & Retail Center obtains Special Use Permit

By Jacquelyn Clark For Immediate Release July, 2014 Lakewood, CO – After a vote by the Lakewood Planning Commission in June, locally owned Bristlecone Shooting, Training & Retail Center was awarded a Special Use Permit. The decision was unanimous and came after a review of Bristlecone’s application and Neighborhood Meeting held in late March. The […]