Rocky Mountain Vintage Rs

Rocky Mountain Vintagers is a shooting club based in the Denver and Evergreen area that brings together shooters who appreciate the time-honored side-by-side shotgun and rifle. Founded on the principle that shooting these classic firearms should be about enjoyment, camaraderie, and respect—not competition and medals.

The club's mission centers on appreciating both historical double guns and modern side-by-sides. Whether it's a family heirloom from antiquity or a newly manufactured double barrel, members gather for informal outings at shooting parks and in the field.

"No stress of competition, no scoring of targets hit or targets missed, no trophies or medals, just the fun of being together, visiting and shooting flying."

Rocky Mountain Vintagers emphasizes three core values:

• •Proper gun etiquette - Safety and responsible handling come first
• •Sportsmanship - Respect for the sport and fellow shooters
• •Camaraderie - Men, women, and young adults shooting together in a relaxed setting

The club explicitly welcomes gentlemen and gentlewomen of all experience levels, and good food and drink are part of the experience at most events.

The club hosts 12+ events throughout the year:

• •Summer Smoker Seminars run monthly on topics like sidelocks/box locks, bourbon appreciation, and hunting dog care.

Membership Tiers: - Single membership: $70/year - Couple membership: $100/year - Associate membership: $20 per event

General Questions: Bruce Koranski, Chairman 303-906-3602 | [email protected]

Membership/Payments: Peter Lindquist, Treasurer [email protected]

The club maintains a comprehensive resource page connecting members to:

• •Powder suppliers - Alliant, Hodgon
• •Firearm brands - AyA/Aguirre y Aranzabal, Zoli USA, M.W. Reynolds, Poli
• •Gunsmiths - Bertram's side-by-side gunsmithing, John Kelley, Dale Tate
• •Specialty organizations - L.C. Smith Collectors Association, Parker Gun Collectors Association, The 16GA Society, German Gun Collectors Association
• •Sporting venues - Black Canyon Wings and Clays, Kiowa Creek Sporting Clays, Three Quarter Circle Sporting Clays, Heritage Sporting Club
• •Publications - Shooting Sportsman Magazine, Shotgun Life, The Double Gun Journal, The Field
• •Hunting partners - Pheasants Forever chapters, Freedom Hunters, Outdoor Buddies

The club maintains an active blog with past event recaps, hunting recipes, and articles on double gun topics. Recent posts cover the 2026 Polar Bear Shoot, banquet photos, and hunting memories.

Members celebrate what they call "the inherent joys of shooting the time honored side by side." The club notes that double guns appeal to traditionalists, collectors, and hunters who value craftsmanship, historical significance, and the pure mechanics of side-by-side shooting—no semi-automatic complexity, just barrels, triggers, and the fundamentals.