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April Bang Ping

Postby selurcspi on Mon Apr 12, 2021 4:21 pm

OK, as we can use outdoor ranges if we follow the social distancing rules, the May Steel Shoot is a GO for April 17th.
So, here we are, The first April Bang Ping that we can shoot in 3 or 4 years,.

I've checked with the club, they have no problem with it, although we will have to do our social distancing thing and provide our own masks and sanitizer etc. One other caveat, the club, it officers and organizers of the shoot in no way accepts any responsibility should anyone contract any medical condition due to the their attendance at the Shoot.

Here we go.
OK. What's needed? Just like the Second rule of gunfights states......Bring a Gun!......
New this month we will modify the stages to allow for any caliber to compete. Going forward this will be reviewed each month until ammunition supplies return to something approximating normal.

Holster, not needed for a Tyro, and the main match but if you have one, I would advise bring it. No holster, the start position will be Cooper Ready, that means shooting side elbow on the belt, forearm and barrel parallel to the ground, support hand relaxed at the side. You cannot shoot Man v Man without a holster. The trigger MUST be covered. Due to the requirement to knock over the targets, a serious defensive caliber will be needed. Mag carriers are a big help, also we recommend you bring 4 magazines. If you don't have sufficient magazines, bring a friend with an Uplula.

Round count, in a perfect world 80 for the main match and 20 for Man v Man. If you have the slightest idea you might miss, bring more....lots more. I don't miss much but I still bring 200

Hearing protection, if you want to be able to talk with your grandkids bring it, learning sign language at 50 isn't easy.
Eye Protection, good quality sunglasses, safety glasses or prescription glasses are MANDATORY, they should wrap around the side or have side panels.
Think of your shooting glasses as your American Express Card, don't leave home without them. We're shooting at Steel, bullets shatter, pieces of them bounce.
Clothes...This is Minnesota, bring snow clothes, rain gear, sunscreen, shorts....you get the picture...be a boy scout.
Hydration, bring something to drink, it may be hot (or cold) so bring water or something else (non-Alcoholic).
Food, the town is six miles from the range and there are no facilities on site, bring some lunch, you might get hungry otherwise.
Start Time, Setup will be at 8:30, Safety Briefing will start at 9:30, if you are not there for the safety briefing, I'm sorry but you will not be able to shoot the match.

COF, Four stages, each of 4 strings with the best three times to count. The winner will be the one with the lowest total time for the 12 runs.

$15 for Non Members, $10 for Members. (Gopher Campfire Club Members)

Membership.. If you sign up for membership, the Steel Shoot counts as a club league so you pay only the $45, not the higher rate. Memberships will be available on the range.
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Re: April Bang Ping

Postby LarryFlew on Thu Apr 15, 2021 11:58 am

If you thought you can't beat anyone, due to medical and then Covid I have not shot a gun in 2 years so now is your chance to come out and beat someone.
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Re: April Bang Ping

Postby LarryFlew on Sat Apr 17, 2021 6:37 am

Sorry, last minute plans changed. GOOD LUCK ALL
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Re: April Bang Ping

Postby Drizzle on Sat Apr 17, 2021 7:28 pm

Sorry I missed it, family ReU, the first in 18 months took precedence. Hope to make it soon.

From the results, looks like a big crowd for April, and it's not even raining sideways.
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