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GTA directory => GTA Announcement Gate => Topic started by: avator on January 13, 2020, 06:46:12 PM
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Announcing the first annual GTA Fun Shoot East.
Date: May 16 - 17
Location: Tom Harbin Ag Center
Luverne, Alabama.
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Tom+Harbin+Ag+Center/@31.7415532,-86.2729257,15z/data= (https://www.google.com/maps/place/Tom+Harbin+Ag+Center/@31.7415532,-86.2729257,15z/data=)!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x8ccaa2adcc2cf0e2!8m2!3d31.7415532!4d-86.2729257
Read below for developing details. This original post has been changed due to the developments since inception.
GTA has agreed to sanction this event. This is a game changer... this will become our annual East Coast fun shoot. The annual West Coast fun shoot is in the planning stages for later in the year.
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While I enjoy the GTA fun shoots .... almost 9 hour drive for me .... i would not be able to make it ...
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There are also 2 motels within 5 miles of the location....
Our little town has all the small town comforts. 2 Walmarts are around 20 miles away in 2 directions. The closest commercial airport is in Montgomery some 40 miles away.
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I'm sure you won't be the only one with that issue Geoff. I think there are enough members in this area to support a gathering.
I don't think I could go more than 4 or 5 hours to attend one either.
My hopes would be to start a trend here of members in other areas trying to put something like this together.
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The way things are going we may have more smaller regional fun shoots than one big one. I myself probably won't travel that far but if it is the location of an official fun shoot and I can do something to support it I will.
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Thanks Matt..
Guys like you make us what we are.
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I would try to attend if possible.
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Yeah, you're just down the road Derrick.
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The original date was 15-17 May so as not to interfere with Mother's Day. I'll have to see, Teresa & I might make the 7-1/2 hour drive. Then go on further South to the coast for a few days.
Hmmm....
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Man !!! That would be awesome !!
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That right about the time I was thinking.
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Hmmmm...... "Dave's Farewell Fun Shoot"
... umm.. err... uh... Ok, I'm back.
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Highly feasible. I love primitive camping and naturally airguns. Not too bad of a drive for me either to that neck of the woods. Kids are in school till the 22nd of May here so that may pose an issue. Regardless, a Saturday and Sunday would be great.
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Bill, this is encouraging- thanks for the offer. I doubt I'd be able to make it- VA is a good ways off.
But- well, I'll send you a PM.
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Only reason I would not make it as most with a family know its difficult to do so.
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I'm sure you won't be the only one with that issue Geoff. I think there are enough members in this area to support a gathering.
I don't think I could go more than 4 or 5 hours to attend one either.
My hopes would be to start a trend here of members in other areas trying to put something like this together.
That would be great.
I wish I could make it to AL to meet you and others but it's just too far.
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May is a good ways off.. lots of things can happen. I will contact the ag center and see what's open. I know they have an annual rodeo right around that time. They also have the father/son wild game cook off and other events that folks rent the center for... birthdays, weddings and such.
Peter, very generous... I sent PM.
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I understand that Travis is close to making an announcement about a GTA shoot. We'll want to wait and see what that plan is... I don't want to compete with a GTA sponsored function.
As a loyal member, I think the good of the forum should come first.
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Depending on the dates in May, I would take the 300 mile drive along with El Guappo if he is up to it.
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Lots of active GTA members in this area who will most likely attend once we get a committed date set up.
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Bill, at this time, it is a possibility.
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Thanks Mike.... it will be great to put some faces with some names.... in most cases.. lol
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Bill, when you speak with them again, see if they have electricity available at the pavilions. I may bring my compressor and need power to charge tanks.
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I had planned to ask about that.... I believe there are outlets because they have lights under the pavilion. If nothing else, We live within a quarter mile, tanks could be filled and shuttled with one of our 4 wheelers.
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OK, here's what I have.....
I spoke to Derrick just now on the phone. Again, I told him exactly what we would be doing... shooting air guns in a controlled environment.
They are fine with that.
This is where we are.
The fee is $225 per day. It includes the large pavilion where we can hold sign in, door prizes, raffles and plenty of seating for eating or whatever.
Power sources WILL BE AVALIBLE for compressors. This is also under the cover of the pavilion.
Indoor restrooms with water and lights.
Lots and lots of parking for cars, trucks and RV (no power or water hookups). Also room for primitive tent camping (please pay attention to the following about that)
I specifically asked him what (per day) meant. He told me that he would have no problem with us getting on the property on Friday afternoon and setting things up. Have the event on Saturday. And have Sunday morning to pack up and leave the place as we found it.... all inclusive to the one day rental fee of $225.
We will have plenty of room for safe shooting lanes out to 100 yds.
Here is my proposal....
I will put up the $225 and pick a few airgun related things to award as door prizes and a possible raffle. At least one member has also offered up a rifle as a contribution.
ALL PROCEEDS ABOVE THE COST OF THE RENTAL AND COST OF THIS EVENT WILL BE DONATED TO THE GTA !!!
At this point, Friday, May 15 - Sunday, May 17 is open for us. I want to let them know and book the date as soon as possible.
Your turn...
Give me 5 confirmations that ya'll will be there and I'll make it happen.
I already told Betty Lou that if it falls through that her and I will have a great place to shoot our guns for a day.... :o
All the fine details can be worked out between now and then. We have a few months.
LET'S MAKE THIS HAPPEN !!!!
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And guessing we should plan on bringing pop-up shelters, shooting tables (benches) and chairs. Targets and stands. Air and plenty of lead.
Planning the packing in my head. Hope I don't have to pull a trailer as usual.
LOL
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Watch out for the ATTACK DEER in the area!
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It tried to get me when I visited Bill!
Then it got us a few hours later!
Just as I was warning Bill about it!
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And guessing we should plan on bringing pop-up shelters, shooting tables (benches) and chairs. Targets and stands. Air and plenty of lead.
Planning the packing in my head. Hope I don't have to pull a trailer as usual.
LOL
Yes Dave.... pop ups and shooting tables are a must.
Bring your favorite targets and set ups too...
Remember, I have never been to a fun shoot let alone set one up so, all suggestions and help are welcome. I will set up a marked, safe shooting area.
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Maybe a list of local eateries and if anyone delivers. We could get a mass order together for lunch Saturday. We had pizza delivered to the firing line in HB.
:)
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Surely do NOT want to make it too complicated but there is a LOT of planning and such that goes into a shooting event. LOL
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Surely do NOT want to make it too complicated but there is a LOT of planning and such that goes into a shooting event. LOL
Item one.
BEWARE OF ATTACK DEER!
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Given what the final date is decided on?
I'm willing to travel down and assist.
So.
Item two
BEWARE OF VILLAGE IDIOT
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THIS JUST IN !!!!
I just got off the phone with Pops !!!
Pops is my property owner. Everyone from miles around knows Pops. Now ya'll will too. He's a hoot.
Anyhow... Pops has a BBQ trailer. Some of the best authentic southern BBQ you'll ever find. Pops has committed to bringing and setting up his trailer. Pops has also committed to contacting the local Pepsi Co. and having a drink trailer set up on site. Pops has connections and he will have Pepsi hook us up with banners..... free of charge.
Pops has also volunteered to print up flyers and hang them around town. We have a ton of father/son types around here that don't have any idea how far airguns have come. We have an opportunity to expose some folks to our hobby.
I would suggest any of you with guns for sale.... bring them. Many of these folks have only seen what Walmart sells.
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Given what the final date is decided on?
I'm willing to travel down and assist.
So.
Item two
BEWARE OF VILLAGE IDIOT
The date is set..... May 15 for setup. May 16 for event. May 17 for clean up.
The deer will no doubt be there.... please don't shoot them !!
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I ain't crazy enough to aim a gun at those things!
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Seeing as they are crazy enough to attack a moving car!
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You think a .50 cal would build some excitement?
;D
Can shoot without Donnyfl then with it to show what We can do.
I also have some free motel time I can use.
Can get free time about 20 miles away.
Can bring the AV compressor and extension cords also.
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ALL airguns are welcome and encouraged.
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I'll go over and get some pictures of the site this weekend and post them here. Like I said before .. you can look it up on google maps for the layout.
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Lloyd should come and bring the .58cal beast. Or whatever he has cooked up lately in the laboratory. LOL
And of course bring Marty with ya too!!!
:)
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The more I think about it the more I'm thinking you'll be bringing the trailer. You can leave it at our place and pick it back up on the way back from the Gulf.
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Just checked on the free stuff.
Not available that week.
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No problem! Can sleep in the truck. Will not be the first time I've done that!
Looking at about a 12 hour drive from home.
(OK. They way I drive? let's say about 10)
I base that on 771 miles. Given the maps say about 12 hours? That's cray cray!
An average of 64 MPH? REALLY?
That's California driving around LA!
I travel from Ohio to Utah in 24 hours and averaged 80 MPH!
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HaaHaa
NO thanks Bill. I'm done with all that. I'm coming as a regular member to shoot and watch others work for a change. :)
I'll gladly help some but not going to pack the house to travel again. Who knows though, I may buy a pull behind camper trailer before then.
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Betty Lou and I have been looking for a class C RV. We want to pull the 4 wheeler trailer with it.
Anyhow... I'm about to make the call and reserve the date.
One thing for sure.... at least a few of us will have plenty to eat and shoot.... lol
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Let me know if you need some funds.
I'm all in.
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I got that covered.
I have to go fill out the papers and take a check tomorrow on my lunch break.
I contacted Pepsi and that is all set up. A trailer, cups and enough to serve 400 and a couple banners.
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I work for SMART Alabama LLC. We are a supplier of stamped automotive parts for a major auto manufacturer (not sure if I can post the name).
Our plant manager caught wind of what I was trying to do here..... ok, I flat out told him... lol
He told me to put together a letter of what it was I was doing and our company will support us in the form of donations, door/raffle items or what ever we need. We have a bunch of folding tables and chairs that can be used under the pavilion for registration, door prize/raffle and eating.
The thought just came to me.... I know where I'm going to get all the ice we need now.... we have a couple large ice machines here.
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I am personally going to set up a 30 - 35 yard paintball range. I have some 1500 paintballs on hand.
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How many Painters did you have to kill to get those?
:o
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I know Dez has a P17 I sent him to give away at the fun shoot, and another member sent some o'rings to rebuild 3 P17s. I wont set it in stone that I will or wont go but I for sure will send some stuff to help with some prizes.
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Bill, I’m making plans to be there. Might also have my friend from Jackson if I can peel him away.
I just want you to know I’ve given consideration that this decision has the potential to place me in proximity to both you and Jeff simultaneously, and I have decided to come anyway.
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Bill, I’m making plans to be there. Might also have my friend from Jackson if I can peel him away.
I just want you to know I’ve given consideration that this decision has the potential to place me in proximity to both you and Jeff simultaneously, and I have decided to come anyway.
As I know it the line to shoot Jeff is long so I am building a long range gun so I can do it from the back of the line like 200y away.
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How many Painters did you have to kill to get those?
:o
750 and one half..... I found one rolling around on the deck.... ;)
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Bill, I’m making plans to be there. Might also have my friend from Jackson if I can peel him away.
I just want you to know I’ve given consideration that this decision has the potential to place me in proximity to both you and Jeff simultaneously, and I have decided to come anyway.
It's ok Jason, just wear your little helmet and you should be fine... ;)
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Bill, I’m making plans to be there. Might also have my friend from Jackson if I can peel him away.
I just want you to know I’ve given consideration that this decision has the potential to place me in proximity to both you and Jeff simultaneously, and I have decided to come anyway.
As I know it the line to shoot Jeff is long so I am building a long range gun so I can do it from the back of the line like 200y away.
Hope your good at moving targets... I have a feeling he'll be running from the deer.
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Altho she hasn't posted in this thread yet, Lizzie said she is planning on coming.. she should pop in here soon enough. Then there is the Bama crew... all within just couple short hour's drive.
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I just want you to know I’ve given consideration that this decision has the potential to place me in proximity to both you and Jeff simultaneously, and I have decided to come anyway.
Dang it Bill! I don't think Jason trusts you!
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Disclaimer:
No creek water will be available nor permitted..................... on site ;)
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Longhunter.... Scott,
Rambo may make a guest appearance.... bring running shoes.
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Haha, I think you guys both have a heart of gold. I’m the one you have to worry about.
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I can and will more than likely be there. David
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I can and will more than likely be there. David
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Is it to late to change my plans?
I really REALLY don't wanna get shot!
Item three
No Shooting Village Idiots!
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I would definitely be there, and im sure the guys at the hefling FT club would love to show up too. Ill speak with the match director and see if we can bring knock down targets and silhouettes to populate the range. PM me if you need any thing else. Im in Atlanta but this fun shoot is very doable. count me in!
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whatever you all decide on i would like to go, coming from VT it is a long haul no matter, i got portable compressors and the yh to help fill tanks and if i go i dont sit still so you can count on me to volunteer, VA is nice i have a friend in the forest service there might be able to find us a space if we go regionals............so the best shooters meet at the nationals???,,,,,.........just had an espresso excuse me
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WOW awesome to see so much interest.... thanks to all of you who plan to come and to those of you who plan to participate from afar.
If this pans out well I am not a bit backwards about doing it annually.
This one may be a bit rough around the edges but I can learn and make the next one better.
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Got to start somewhere and the fact you are standing up to head it speaks volumes.
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thanks for the heads up pm Bill, you betcha i'll be there if the "ol'coot" (david)
does............. ;D ;D 8)
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Been around here for some 7 or 8 years.... seen many fun shoots come and go but never got to go to one for one reason or another. That alone is motivation enough for me.
Closest thing to a fun shoot to me has been the hours upon hours that Betty Lou and I spent shooting here at home. It will be a nice change for the possibility of outshooting someone.... ;)
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thanks for the heads up pm Bill, you betcha i'll be there if the "ol'coot" (david)
does............. ;D ;D 8)
LOL.... he has threatened so many time to park his camper in my yard.... he better show up.
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thanks for the heads up pm Bill, you betcha i'll be there if the "ol'coot" (david)
does............. ;D ;D 8)
LOL.... he has threatened so many time to park his camper in my yard.... he better show up.
how far is the motel6 from you....and is the light on ?? ;D
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David is NOT allowed to shoot the village idiot right?
???
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thanks for the heads up pm Bill, you betcha i'll be there if the "ol'coot" (david)
does............. ;D ;D 8)
LOL.... he has threatened so many time to park his camper in my yard.... he better show up.
how far is the motel6 from you....and is the light on ?? ;D
It's close enough that I can almost see the light from here... ;)
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David is NOT allowed to shoot the village idiot right?
???
I made a special rule.... not more than once.
... per customer that is.
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Just had a thought.... wonder if I can rent a dunk tank that activates by pellet shot.
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Bill, I wish I could make it, but it just won't be possible. :'(
Sounds like it will be a lot of fun in any case! ;D
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The date is really close to some important work dates. With a 20 hour round trip, I doubt that I will be able to make it.
.......I feel sad.......
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Bill, I wish I could make it, but it just won't be possible. :'(
Sounds like it will be a lot of fun in any case! ;D
It's not until May.... things may change for you.
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Bill, I wish I could make it, but it just won't be possible. :'(
Sounds like it will be a lot of fun in any case! ;D
It's not until May.... things may change for you.
I doubt I will be able to afford a new car by then... (heavy sigh)
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The date is really close to some important work dates. With a 20 hour round trip, I doubt that I will be able to make it.
.......I feel sad.......
Hopefully it is only the first of more to come.
I wanted to book it when the weather is tolerable. I wanted to book it far enough into the future to have planning time. I wanted to book it to kinda fit in where the HSB event was cancelled (that idea was before Travis announced plan for a GTA shoot). And I had to book it between prior bookings at the site (May 2nd and May 23rd) And I also wanted to avoid Mother's day weekend. So the date kinda picked itself.
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Bill, I wish I could make it, but it just won't be possible. :'(
Sounds like it will be a lot of fun in any case! ;D
It's not until May.... things may change for you.
I doubt I will be able to afford a new car by then... (heavy sigh)
I happen to know a guy that has a big ole truck that has been known to travel around willy nilly. Rumor has it that he has plans to attend. he may even drive by your place and slow down enough for you to toss some camping gear and a gun in the back of the truck and jump in.....
Stranger things have happened, you know.
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Thanks for the heads up Bill! That's still a ways away, but as of now my calendar is clear. I think this would be a blast! Thanks for putting this together!
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I'm in for those dates, and although I can't speak for triggertreat I'll bet he'll be in for it too. Will send him a pm with the link.
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I'm in for those dates, and although I can't speak for triggertreat I'll bet he'll be in for it too. Will send him a pm with the link.
Great... love to meet you and Keith.
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Thanks for the heads up Bill! That's still a ways away, but as of now my calendar is clear. I think this would be a blast! Thanks for putting this together!
I was pretty sure you, John and Kris would be in, considering all 3 of you can hit the site with a rock from where ya'll are.
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Tom & Keith....AWESOME!!!
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This could become the East coast Fun shoot! And i do the West coast....HHHHMMMM thoughts are running wild.
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Bill, I wish I could make it, but it just won't be possible. :'(
Sounds like it will be a lot of fun in any case! ;D
It's not until May.... things may change for you.
I doubt I will be able to afford a new car by then... (heavy sigh)
I happen to know a guy that has a big ole truck that has been known to travel around willy nilly. Rumor has it that he has plans to attend. he may even drive by your place and slow down enough for you to toss some camping gear and a gun in the back of the truck and jump in.....
Stranger things have happened, you know.
Knowing him he would slowdown just enough for you to toss everything in then when you open the door he will slam on the brakes lol...
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Bill...you know I'm in, and my offer stands to pay for the pavilion rental.
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Shoot yeah count me in for a good ole Southern shoot out. You bring the Pepsi and I'll bring the Kuntry.
Where's the poll for this event?
I have been waiting on admin to make this an official sponsored GTA event. I have no idea just yet what they meant by "There will be a 2020 Fun shoot", so I wanted to keep my options open for that.
I also would like to hear if PA will sponsor the competitions and offer up the certificates to the winners, plus there's the vendor participation and raffles. All of which have always been in my time on here.
Regardless of the pending logistics to be worked out, a lot of hands I haven't shaken yet have already committed to going that I am looking forward to shaking hands with. Plus, there's some friends from previous shoots like Lizzie, Dave and Rocker1 that say they can make it. I sure hope Lloyd will come even though his travel companion (Marty2) cannot. And then there's Travis and co. I sure hope so...At any rate we gonna have some fun and fellowship with what we have, our weapons of choice, which is really the prize.
Tom, get ready to rumble...
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Yippie Ky Yay, heck yea I'm just up the road from y'all Bill. I'm in come h3ll or high water for sure.
BD
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Oh man I hate to miss this one. With the list of characters attending, it could be a classic.
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I see this thread has been moved to the Announcement Gate... Thanks for that.
I also added a poll. Please, even if you've verbally confirmed, hit the poll.
Travis... If you feel this is worthy of becoming a GTA sponsored event then FWIW, you have my blessing. Being brand new to setting one of these things up, I would only ask that someone with experience reach out to vendors, as suggested, and offer them the option to get involved in any capacity they choose.
Again, SMART ALABAMA LLC. https://www.smart-alabama.com/ (https://www.smart-alabama.com/) (the company I work for) has offer to support us.... those details to come. I'm pretty sure I can get other local support.
I would suggest it dubbed "South East Area GTA Fun Shoot" being we are just a bit out of reach of our North Eastern family. That would give those folks the option to get something going in their area. Either way, I still plan on donating the proceeds (above my initial out of pocket expenses. Those being the site rental and cost of the Pepsi trailer w/softdrinks included) to the GTA. I would be transparent with a ledger and ask one of our trusted staff member to co-monitor these funds.
Items donated for door prizes and raffles will become the property of the GTA.
Guns and airgun related items, along with the proceeds from those sales, offered for sale during this event will remain the property of those members.
If this is acceptable to all concerned.... make it so.
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Wish I could, but too far. Good luck and have fun!
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Wish I could, but too far. Good luck and have fun!
Hop on a plane just as I plan to do!
Haha :D
By the time you pay for gasoline and your drive time, it's probably just about as inexpensive to fly. :)
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Hey Lizzie.... you are more than welcome to send what guns you plan to bring directly here. Betty Lou is a stay at home and they will not be left unattended.
This just might avoid some issues from the past that I won't go into.... ;)
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Lizzie, Be sure you don't have the smell of cookies on your hands if you mail Bill your guns!
;)
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Bill, I wish I could make it, but it just won't be possible. :'(
Sounds like it will be a lot of fun in any case! ;D
It's not until May.... things may change for you.
I doubt I will be able to afford a new car by then... (heavy sigh)
I happen to know a guy that has a big ole truck that has been known to travel around willy nilly. Rumor has it that he has plans to attend. he may even drive by your place and slow down enough for you to toss some camping gear and a gun in the back of the truck and jump in.....
Stranger things have happened, you know.
Knowing him he would slowdown just enough for you to toss everything in then when you open the door he will slam on the brakes lol...
What you talkin' about Willis?
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Hahahaha!
Certainly don't want to see my guns end up across the border....I may not be so lucky this time! :D
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Lizzie, Be sure you don't have the smell of cookies on your hands if you mail Bill your guns!
;)
Cookies, did some one say COOKIES. Id shoot the village idiot for Cookies. ;)
BD
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Well... Dad always did say... "Son, if you're going to jump into something you might as well go in sliding sideways and on fire".
So, flame on !!!
This thing has apparently exploded in a very short time.
You may want to go back to the top of the thread and reread the first post.
We have gone from being a little friendly one day get together to a full blown GTA sanctioned and backed annual 2 day event !!!
Arrangements are being made to contact all the typical GTA event supporting vendors to come aboard.
Fortunately I originally planned this a few months in the future so we can take the time to develop the details and make it as enjoyable as any event in the past.
Travis and I had a phone conversation today and the foundation has been set. Betty Lou has grabbed two handfuls of hair and is now in the process of separating them from her head.... that right there is an event to witness.
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Lizzie, Be sure you don't have the smell of cookies on your hands if you mail Bill your guns!
;)
Cookies, did some one say COOKIES. Id shoot the village idiot for Cookies. ;)
BD
NO SHOOTING THE VILLAGE IDIOT!
Guess it's time to look into Body Armour!
What is SWMBO gonna think when Body Armour and Body Bags show up here?
:o
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Lizzie, Be sure you don't have the smell of cookies on your hands if you mail Bill your guns!
;)
Cookies, did some one say COOKIES. Id shoot the village idiot for Cookies. ;)
BD
NO SHOOTING THE VILLAGE IDIOT!
Guess it's time to look into Body Armour!
What is SWMBO gonna think when Body Armour and Body Bags show up here?
:o
Business as usual would be my guess.
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Lizzie, Be sure you don't have the smell of cookies on your hands if you mail Bill your guns!
;)
Cookies, did some one say COOKIES. Id shoot the village idiot for Cookies. ;)
BD
NO SHOOTING THE VILLAGE IDIOT!
Guess it's time to look into Body Armour!
What is SWMBO gonna think when Body Armour and Body Bags show up here?
:o
Business as usual would be my guess.
I will only use my 12fps guns so it should not require Kevlar body armour at least. Know if they are chocolate chip cookies all bets are off. ;D ;D ;)
I am glad to see this go to a GTA sponsored event for sure and am counting down the days. I don't think I have enough fingernails to make it that long though.
I get my sleep apnea nerve stimulation device turned on Feb 3rd so should be caught up on sleep by then so I don't nod off on the firing line at least. 8) 8)
BD
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I suspect the $25.00 vest I bought should handle that.
;D
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I suspect the $25.00 vest I bought should handle that.
;D
I am sure someone can donate a motocross chest protector that would work well also. ;)
BD
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I got ceramic tile and duct tape also!
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I suspect the $25.00 vest I bought should handle that.
;D
I am sure someone can donate a motocross chest protector that would work well also. ;)
BD
From a pellet but, probably not that dang deer.
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I edited the poll so voters can change their vote if they so desire.
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I suspect the $25.00 vest I bought should handle that.
;D
I am sure someone can donate a motocross chest protector that would work well also. ;)
BD
From a pellet but, probably not that dang deer.
I am on Jeff's side if the deer shows up. I am to old and slow to even think about trying to outrun it. So I guess if you can outrun me you will be safe. LOL
BD
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I got ceramic tile and duct tape also!
That post reminded me of this part from the movie, "Shooter" -- the vest scene is just before 1:00.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKEihcQaa_g (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKEihcQaa_g)
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I got ceramic tile and duct tape also!
That post reminded me of this part from the movie, "Shooter" -- the vest scene is just before 1:00.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKEihcQaa_g (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKEihcQaa_g)
Yep that was a classic for sure.
BD
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I guess you're both beat because I couldn't outrun that deer with the Nitro.
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Ok got to get a ghille suit like Hoosier Daddy has so I can be invisible to that deer.
BD
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I was looking forward to seeing Miss Lizzie, Dez & Teresa, Rocker1,Keith and the rest of the gang and meeting some new faces. Don't know if I can make the 10 hr trip. :-\
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Just booked my room at the Rutledge inn so I am set up with lodging. I got a king room for 149.50 for two nights checking in on the 15th and out on the 17th, If you want to book early call the hotel versus booking thru online sights as they beat the best online price I found by 5 bucks.
There number is 1-334-335-3050.
Bill, I will be there to help with setup and teardown. And to feed that deer for Jeff so he will be safe.
BD
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Just booked my room at the Rutledge inn so I am set up with lodging. I got a king room for 149.50 for two nights checking in on the 15th and out on the 17th, If you want to book early call the hotel versus booking thru online sights as they beat the best online price I found by 5 bucks.
There number is 1-334-335-3050.
Bill, I will be there to help with setup and teardown. And to feed that deer for Jeff so he will be safe.
BD
Sounds good Mike... 'ppreciate it.
I'm going to put vacation in for Friday and Monday.
Friday to setup and Monday to play with those great new guns I win in the raffle.... lol
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Just booked my room at the Rutledge inn so I am set up with lodging. I got a king room for 149.50 for two nights checking in on the 15th and out on the 17th, If you want to book early call the hotel versus booking thru online sights as they beat the best online price I found by 5 bucks.
There number is 1-334-335-3050.
Bill, I will be there to help with setup and teardown. And to feed that deer for Jeff so he will be safe.
BD
Sounds good Mike... 'ppreciate it.
I'm going to put vacation in for Friday and Monday.
Friday to setup and Monday to play with those great new guns I win in the raffle.... lol
Sorry to burst your bubble but those raffle guns are going to be mine. ;D ;D ;)
BD
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I was looking forward to seeing Miss Lizzie, Dez & Teresa, Rocker1,Keith and the rest of the gang and meeting some new faces. Don't know if I can make the 10 hr trip. :-\
If you don't make it, and you guys end up having a Midwest regional meet, I want an invitation. One of the reasons I go is because I want to see YOU. I gotta give your wife something to chuckle about! Lol
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This is now a fully sanctioned GTA event we will support it with all our means possible. Ill pay for the rental space out of pocket but please dont be afraid to support this event in the DONATION area. Ill talk with DEZ and see what we can do for vendor support.
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This is now a fully sanctioned GTA event we will support it with all our means possible. Ill pay for the rental space out of pocket but please dont be afraid to support this event in the DONATION area. Ill talk with DEZ and see what we can do for vendor support.
I am glad to hear that this is now fully sanctioned. However I don't agree with you solely footing the bill I think we as a group could come up with the money via a raffle.
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I was looking forward to seeing Miss Lizzie, Dez & Teresa, Rocker1,Keith and the rest of the gang and meeting some new faces. Don't know if I can make the 10 hr trip. :-\
Shawn, it wouldn't be the same without you. Maybe you can come still. It looks like it's gonna be a big meet this time already. I missed last years due to a wedding. Not this time, Lord willing.
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I was looking forward to seeing Miss Lizzie, Dez & Teresa, Rocker1,Keith and the rest of the gang and meeting some new faces. Don't know if I can make the 10 hr trip. :-\
I drove from Central Florida last year through 6 states. David
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This is now a fully sanctioned GTA event we will support it with all our means possible. Ill pay for the rental space out of pocket but please dont be afraid to support this event in the DONATION area. Ill talk with DEZ and see what we can do for vendor support.
I am glad to hear that this is now fully sanctioned. However I don't agree with you solely footing the bill I think we as a group could come up with the money via a raffle.
Not to worry Matt.. we have ways of putting the money back through raffles, tee shirt/hat sales and such.... and I also still have the support from the company I work for. I talked to them again yesterday and told him that the GTA would now be sponsoring the event. He told me that that didn't matter to him and they will still support us. As we get closer to the event it will become clearer which areas we will need that support and make arrangement for them to give it... right now they have committed to us with tables, chairs and ice. Later we will decide if cash or door/raffle prizes would be better.
I spoke to Travis yesterday and we decided to make it a 2 day event. Today I will go and lock in the date with payment.
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Remember folks.... this forum only exists through donations.
These fun shoots and events are not only a means for members to get together for fun and fellowship. They also serve as a means to generate funds to keep our forum running. Donations is our other life's blood.
My hope is to get our local community involved in this one for educational purposes. This area is huge on hunting... young people are exposed to it at a very young age. We can help teach safety. We can also gain exposure to our forum which will go along way with the growth.
Around here I'm known as 'The BB Gun Guy'... ya'll may just be surprised at who will be at this event. I do a bit of elbow rubbing with some of the city and county folks... ;)
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Around here I'm known as 'The BB Gun Guy'... ya'll may just be surprised at who will be at this event. I do a bit of elbow rubbing with some of the city and county folks...
What you saying there Mr Brown. David
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LOL..... Mr. Brown..
We have turkey shoots in the field next to our house as benefits for folks in need for various reasons. The local turnouts are surprising. I expect nothing less from this event.
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So I assume it will be a Saturday/Sunday shooting event or a Friday/Saturday event. May have to change reservations if Friday/Saturday event. Still plenty of time.
BD
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As of right now I am planning to make the trip down to this fun shoot all I will need is a campsite and somewhere to wash off the travel grime. ;D
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As of right now I am planning to make the trip down to this fun shoot all I will need is a campsite and somewhere to wash off the travel grime. ;D
There will be space for tent camping as well as RV parking (no hookups). I'm sure we can find a hose to wash you off.... ;) Remember, I was thinking about a pellet gun activated dunk tank... lol
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As of right now I am planning to make the trip down to this fun shoot all I will need is a campsite and somewhere to wash off the travel grime. ;D
There will be space for tent camping as well as RV parking (no hookups). I'm sure we can find a hose to wash you off.... ;) Remember, I was thinking about a pellet gun activated dunk tank... lol
As long as the water is warm I shaving with cold water ;) ;D
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How early can We start to home stead at the site?
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Don and I chatted on the phone yesterday and I plan to beat him there!
;D
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So I assume it will be a Saturday/Sunday shooting event or a Friday/Saturday event. May have to change reservations if Friday/Saturday event. Still plenty of time.
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Yes... after we decided to make it a GTA event things got a bit bigger. Due to logistical and setup planning, it became apparent that we needed more time so we decided to extend it by one day.
I figure I'll take Friday and begin taping things off and getting some type of layout going. Friday afternoon our traveling members and volunteers should start rolling in.
Friday afternoon and Saturday morning we can to some fine tuning, setup our shooting benches, set up our canopies and benches and mark out the shooting lanes. Open for business shortly there after.
Saturday evening will be a great time for our traveling members to hang out around a campfire and share war stories. Face time. Maybe even get together at a local eatery.
Sunday we can access the turn out for the day and carry on or just enjoy some impromptu shooting amongst ourselves.... we'll go with the flow.
Many will have plans to pack up and head home. Monday Betty Lou and I will do clean up duty. I feel it very important to leave the place at least as good as we found it to insure our welcome for future events.
So far, every single local person that I have mentioned this to has been excited and plan on attending. Most said that this is exactly the type of thing they would like to see more of in our area.
We are not a large town which means word travels very fast. It also stretches far and wide.
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Friday Jeff.
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So I assume it will be a Saturday/Sunday shooting event or a Friday/Saturday event. May have to change reservations if Friday/Saturday event. Still plenty of time.
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Yes... after we decided to make it a GTA event things got a bit bigger. Due to logistical and setup planning, it became apparent that we needed more time so we decided to extend it by one day.
I figure I'll take Friday and begin taping things off and getting some type of layout going. Friday afternoon our traveling members and volunteers should start rolling in.
Friday afternoon and Saturday morning we can to some fine tuning, setup our shooting benches, set up our canopies and benches and mark out the shooting lanes. Open for business shortly there after.
Saturday evening will be a great time for our traveling members to hang out around a campfire and share war stories. Face time. Maybe even get together at a local eatery.
Sunday we can access the turn out for the day and carry on or just enjoy some impromptu shooting amongst ourselves.... we'll go with the flow.
Many will have plans to pack up and head home. Monday Betty Lou and I will do clean up duty. I feel it very important to leave the place at least as good as we found it to insure our welcome for future events.
So far, every single local person that I have mentioned this to has been excited and plan on attending. Most said that this is exactly the type of thing they would like to see more of in our area.
We are not a large town which means word travels very fast. It also stretches far and wide.
Cool, I am only 3 hours away on a slow boat so I can just drive home Sunday evening after its all over rather than change my hotel reservations. I should be there Friday am so can help with setup for sure.
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Thanks Mike.... again, looking forward to it.... I'll make sure you have my personal contact info so we can hook up Friday morning.
Along with anyone else that plans to come in on Friday.
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Looks like your gonna have at lest one visitor to your place before Thursday then!
;)
What cookies should I bring for Rambo?
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Thanks Mike.... again, looking forward to it.... I'll make sure you have my personal contact info so we can hook up Friday morning.
Along with anyone else that plans to come in on Friday.
Yep was going to Pm you to get all that before I leave.
So Jeff will be there early to get that deer warmed up for the weekend I see, better hide the chocolate chip cookies from me. I get unpredictable on a chocolate high. ??? ;)
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Hey! That Deer charged me twice!
Once going into Bill's place then again as He and I were going out!
I am bringing the .50 and will claim self defense if it's still around!
Body Armour should be here in a few days along with a couple body bags.
Did you know body bags were so cheap?
:o
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Looks like your gonna have at lest one visitor to your place before Thursday then!
;)
What cookies should I bring for Rambo?
Flesh flavored... ;)
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If ya'll would... you folks planning to come and set a bench/canopy on the shooting line, please give me a heads up so I can gazinda, stratpilate and sidewalk chok some spaces.
I see 15 committed and 3 maybes so far.
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gazinda, stratpilate
:o
I speak not this obscure language!
Must be a Cleveland thing?
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Would love to attend but it being 13hrs away I will have to pass.
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Being I travel extensively?
I plan a route through Lexington, Kentucky.
I've been through Louisville and Nashville and can say....
Probably not a smart way to go!
Mapping software will tell you it's faster but get caught in traffic or accidents!
I also plan to travel to avoid rush hours!
Means I'll be the Ghost in the dark!
;D
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Don't come through Nashville between the hours of 3:30 to 6:30 pm on Friday. It will cost you at a minimum another hour delay, if sunny and there are no major incidents or shootings. They think nothing of shutting the interstate systems down for hours on end for the littlest of things, too. Otherwise, the speeds run 80 mph plus for most speeders outside those times and beyond the bottleneck points.
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I'm heading south Tuesday or Wednesday from Northern Ohio.
I'll go through Lexington, KY to avoid Louisville and Nashville.
Maps will tell you it's slower and longer?
But trust me! I know what can happen and how often it does!
Many times the longer route is the fastest since so many people just blindly follow what GPS tells them.
I also know rush hours and plan around that as I travel.
I get 5 hours drive time on a full tank of fuel.
That's 2 stops and I'm in Alabama. Takes about 10 minutes to fill up.
If I roll from home at 1 AM? I avoid a lot of traffic problems on my way.
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Made two trips back and forth from Ohio when we moved here in 2013. That's 4 times in Nashville and it cost us two days layover each time... :o
It wasn't about the traffic.... I just can't seen to drive through Nashville without stopping for a 2 day party. 8)
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Anyways......
I just got back from the courthouse. The GTA Fun Shoot East is officially booked !!!
We got a little extra bonus tossed in. We now have full access to the grounds and the inside facility. This inside facility has a large banquet area just perfect for vendors to set up shop if they choose. It also provides space for folks to set tables and sell their junk used guns if they choose. What this does is, if vendors spend time and money to come to our event and it rains out, they are still set up to sling their wares indoors. With the pavilion, our canopies and other covered areas, we should not be bothered by a little rain here and there. WE WILL SHOOT AIRGUNS RAIN OR SHINE !!!!
It also provides another set of indoor restrooms and a kitchen. I've only been in the banquet room so I'll have to see what else is in there.
I pick up the keys on Friday morning and turn them back in Monday afternoon.
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Sounding more like the setup we had in KY. Awesome...thanks Bill.
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Anyways......
I just got back from the courthouse. The GTA Fun Shoot East is officially booked !!!
We got a little extra bonus tossed in. We now have full access to the grounds and the inside facility. This inside facility has a large banquet area just perfect for vendors to set up shop if they choose. It also provides space for folks to set tables and sell their junk used guns if they choose. What this does is, if vendors spend time and money to come to our event and it rains out, they are still set up to sling their wares indoors. With the pavilion, our canopies and other covered areas, we should not be bothered by a little rain here and there. WE WILL SHOOT AIRGUNS RAIN OR SHINE !!!!
It also provides another set of indoor restrooms and a kitchen. I've only been in the banquet room so I'll have to see what else is in there.
I pick up the keys on Friday morning and turn them back in Monday afternoon.
AWESOME!!!!!
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When I visited Bill I saw this place.
Actually pulled in to wait for him to get off work.
Then I got a stare from some one and moved down the road a bit.
People that have seen my truck probably understand why I get stares.
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Jeff, as you found out, we are a very small community who govern ourselves.... WE DO NOT DIAL 911 !!!
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Jeff, as you found out, we are a very small community who govern ourselves.... WE DO NOT DIAL 911 !!!
Yep. And as you seen my Truck stands out! It's big and sports many antennas!
Almost like the Men In Black would step out! LOL
I figure many think it's a Government truck as is my intention!
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Lol.... pretty sure eyes where on you from about 25 miles out...
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Lol.... pretty sure eyes where on you from about 25 miles out...
That truck does draw eyes! And has probably helped save me from trouble in some areas.
That's a whole nother thread on stories!
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Again.... I'll get some pics posted this weekend of the layout. I use my rangefinder to get some basic measurements. I would like a couple suggestions as far as the directional layout. We have a couple options.
There is also a rodeo pen that short range shooting, or games, can be set up in. In my mind it can be set up for two types of shooting in two separate areas ...... safely.
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Anyways......
I just got back from the courthouse. The GTA Fun Shoot East is officially booked !!!
We got a little extra bonus tossed in. We now have full access to the grounds and the inside facility. This inside facility has a large banquet area just perfect for vendors to set up shop if they choose. It also provides space for folks to set tables and sell their junk used guns if they choose. What this does is, if vendors spend time and money to come to our event and it rains out, they are still set up to sling their wares indoors. With the pavilion, our canopies and other covered areas, we should not be bothered by a little rain here and there. WE WILL SHOOT AIRGUNS RAIN OR SHINE !!!!
It also provides another set of indoor restrooms and a kitchen. I've only been in the banquet room so I'll have to see what else is in there.
I pick up the keys on Friday morning and turn them back in Monday afternoon.
Whew.... I'm going out for a smoke.... I feel like I just had a satisfying round of intimacy.
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Whew.... I'm going out for a smoke.... I feel like I just had a satisfying round of intimacy.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH :D
(Serious face on now.....it's sounding like a GREAT set-up! Thanks for all the leg-work you're doing!)
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We will be having a gun Raffle to help with finances and dont forget to donate to keep the tradition going folks!!!
https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?action=treasury (https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?action=treasury)
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I kicked in some to start.
Would have done more but the body armour had to come first.
???
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I kicked in some to start.
Would have done more but the body armour had to come first.
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very generous Jeff! Thanks so much
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There will be more at a later date.
But I ain't jokeing about the body armour!
;D
That Rocker1 has been after me for years now! I'm not gambling he don't go all loopy this year!
::)
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I can be there saturday at dawn to help set up... im also thinking that i'll camp there too... hammock and sleeping bag should be ok on May. let us know if there will be a fee for camping. on sunday ill stay to help clean up and then drive home... should not be that bad of a commute
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I dropped some in the hat too, but I sent it directly to the PP account as F&F to prevent the loss of a percentage.
:)
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I'll be there days early to help Bill.
(Lord knows he's gonna need it!)
Then I'll be around to insure everything is cleaned up properly before I leave.
The body armour is to be sure Rocker1 only wounds me so I can complete the clean up.
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We won't even get access until Friday noonish.
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We won't even get access until Friday noonish.
Then I guess I'll just wander around your area for a few days.
I'll figure it out.
There's a great outlet store I can spend some time at.
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;) Bill if I get there early I'm sure I can find someplace to pitch a tent and rest up for the paintball contests. I prefer to shoot them one at a time not the entire rack like some folks have been known to do ;D ;D
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Lol...
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I'm checking to see if I can get a free room near Troy.
If I do? Your are welcome to stop there with me Don.
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I wish our place was big enough to invite everyone to come stay.. it's just not. So how do you choose which one to offer it too? According to Betty Lou and Rambo.... you don't... :o
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I figure that if I get there a little early I can stop by for some chocolate chip cookies and a cold adult beverage since Betty Lou owes me for that 880 that she is always outshooting you with ;D ;D ;)
If my Old English Bulldog was a little smarter I might have decided to bring him with me but there are times that he is as dumb as a rock , loveable but dumb. ;D
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Heres the support Raffle good luck all
https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=167744.0 (https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=167744.0)
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Don!
I have a room for 2 booked in Troy for Wednesday with a check out on Friday.
It was free using some points I have built up.
8)
It's 2 double beds at a Super 8
Around 20 miles from Bill's place.
As we travel I'll keep in touch with you and plan on meeting there.
OK?
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Don!
I have a room for 2 booked in Troy for Wednesday with a check out on Friday.
It was free using some points I have built up.
8)
It's 2 double beds at a Super 8
Around 20 miles from Bill's place.
As we travel I'll keep in touch with you and plan on meeting there.
OK?
Sounds good to me
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Check in is 3 PM.
I should be there by then as I plan to leave home around 1 AM
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Ok thanks Jeff the adult beverage will be on me
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After the drive down?
I'll only need a couple!
:o
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After the drive down?
I'll only need a couple!
:o
I will probably leave early Tuesday morning and try for Cherokee NC for day one and finish the drive on Wednesday
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Then We meet in Troy.
Gives us a day or so to drive over, check the site, get Rambo to like us, and have Betty Lou wonder who the *(&^ is pulling in!
;D
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Then We meet in Troy.
Gives us a day or so to drive over, check the site, get Rambo to like us, and have Betty Lou wonder who the *(&^ is pulling in!
;D
ROFLMBO
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Ya'll better leave them college girls alone over there. Their teams aren't called the Troy Trojans for nothing. :o
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Ya'll better leave them college girls alone over there. Their teams aren't called the Troy Trojans for nothing. :o
::) ::) I'm leaving that one alone ;D ;D Besides at my age a romp with a coed will definitely cause my demise either down there or when I got home and SWMBO starts asking why I am smiling so much
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On second thought.... it may be a reason to use the armor and body bags.
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I was looking forward to seeing Miss Lizzie, Dez & Teresa, Rocker1,Keith and the rest of the gang and meeting some new faces. Don't know if I can make the 10 hr trip. :-\
If you don't make it, and you guys end up having a Midwest regional meet, I want an invitation. One of the reasons I go is because I want to see YOU. I gotta give your wife something to chuckle about! Lol
:D
I showed your post to my wife and she started laughing saying "Oh is it time to go see your GTA girlfriend?" ;D
My decision will be based on how my Dad is doing by then, the last 6 months have kinda sketchy.
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I was looking forward to seeing Miss Lizzie, Dez & Teresa, Rocker1,Keith and the rest of the gang and meeting some new faces. Don't know if I can make the 10 hr trip. :-\
I drove from Central Florida last year through 6 states. David
Yeah but you had someone to keep you company. Ten hours in the car by myself the voices might drive me mad, MAD I tell ya! MAD! :o
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May 16-17 is the Annual GTA fun Shoot East please mark it down in your calenders
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Its now in the calendar
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Yep and flyers can now be printed and begin showing up around town here. I have help doing that.
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I can send down a 100' tape if you like so you can get some actual distances. I can mail it or send it with Jeff.
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I'll get Pepsi to make up the banner and get it displayed at the end of the road. This is where they hang the banners for the annual rodeo and other events at the Ag Center. The rodeo sign is permanent and they adjust the date each year. It's already there for the weekend before the Fun Shoot.
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I can send down a 100' tape if you like so you can get some actual distances. I can mail it or send it with Jeff.
I already have a big spool one. There is also one of those roller ones at work I can use. I have my range finder as well. Betty Lou and I are going to go down and take some preliminary measurements this weekend. We'll post pics here.
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I can send down a 100' tape if you like so you can get some actual distances. I can mail it or send it with Jeff.
I already have a big spool one. There is also one of those roller ones at work I can use. I have my range finder as well. Betty Lou and I are going to go down and take some preliminary measurements this weekend. We'll post pics here.
Fine Ill keep my tape lol.
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LOL Matt... I know you want to help, I also know you want to be here. I felt the same way about past shoots.
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Oh, I almost forgot..
Christie, at the courthouse where I booked the event today told be that the Local 4H group has a guy that runs a BB gun educational group with local kids. She said she will contact the guy and invite them to the shoot. She said the guy is always looking for help.... this just may start something for me getting involved in that.
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We also have the CMP program up the road in Anniston, Al. I'll reach out to them.
I've spoke to Tommy before about other things.
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Oh, I almost forgot..
Christie, at the courthouse where I booked the event today told be that the Local 4H group has a guy that runs a BB gun educational group with local kids. She said she will contact the guy and invite them to the shoot. She said the guy is always looking for help.... this just may start something for me getting involved in that.
That would be wonderful!
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Oh, I almost forgot..
Christie, at the courthouse where I booked the event today told be that the Local 4H group has a guy that runs a BB gun educational group with local kids. She said she will contact the guy and invite them to the shoot. She said the guy is always looking for help.... this just may start something for me getting involved in that.
That would be wonderful!
Yes it would Lizzie..
I just shot Tommy at CMP an e-mail with a link to this thread.
Hope Jeff don't scare him off.... lol
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Oh, I almost forgot..
Christie, at the courthouse where I booked the event today told be that the Local 4H group has a guy that runs a BB gun educational group with local kids. She said she will contact the guy and invite them to the shoot. She said the guy is always looking for help.... this just may start something for me getting involved in that.
That is super cool!
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Speaking of the annual Rodeo..... There is an elevated announcement booth like the ones at most sporting venues. I wonder if we can gain access to the PA system for making announcements. On rodeo nights, we can sit on our front deck and listen to all the action.
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Sounding more and more like I am going to miss one historically GREAT event. (heavy sigh)
Looking forward to seeing LOTS of photos from the event!
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Not to worry... Dave and I both have
droids drones.
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Sounding more and more like I am going to miss one historically GREAT event. (heavy sigh)
Looking forward to seeing LOTS of photos from the event!
I'm surprised you can't make it.
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Hope some show up with some of the big boy guns so we can show some of these locals where the industry has gone. Best I can do is my Sumatra. From there it will be the Nova Freedom and some of my lego builds.
Also got some oldies to show where we came from.
Might even have a nice little vintage pistol in the box to raffle off.... ;) ;)
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I'm bummed it is not working with my work season load at that time, on the bright side when I retire I plan on touring all the great airgun events for sure.
Awesome how so many things are seemingly coming together, and the future repercussions are looking very positive, I better stop following this thread, or I will quit my cushy job and run away to join in on the GTA fun and games ;D
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Hope some show up with some of the big boy guns so we can show some of these locals where the industry has gone. Best I can do is my Sumatra. From there it will be the Nova Freedom and some of my lego builds.
Also got some oldies to show where we came from.
Might even have a nice little vintage pistol in the box to raffle off.... ;) ;)
I will be bringing my .25 FX Crown , Evanix Air Speed .25 semi auto , my .30 Marauder and probably the Air Arms .177 S510, Evanix RS II .22, Diana D460 and my Gamo Swarm
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I was thinking of bringing the FX Crown Continuum and the Raptor Mini. By then I hope to have both equipped for the option of swapping between .22 and .25. It will be like having 4 rifles, but only having to lug along 2!
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AG's are like Lays Potato chips one or two is never enough
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This is doable. 357 miles for me. Let you know.
Is the Arkansas shoot still on?
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How could this be the first fun shoot east when we've been having them for over four years in SC, with a big one every fall for the last two years?
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This is doable. 357 miles for me. Let you know.
Is the Arkansas shoot still on?
Arkansas was cancelled iirc.
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This is doable. 357 miles for me. Let you know.
Is the Arkansas shoot still on?
Arkansas was cancelled iirc.
Very much so canceled Dez posted in the original 2020 fun shoot saying so.
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If ya'll would... you folks planning to come and set a bench/canopy on the shooting line, please give me a heads up so I can gazinda, stratpilate and sidewalk chok some spaces.
I see 15 committed and 3 maybes so far.
I will have an 8ft table/bench and canopy of the 10ft by 10ft size for my spot.
BD
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We also have the CMP program up the road in Anniston, Al. I'll reach out to them.
I've spoke to Tommy before about other things.
Bill, the CMP range is 10 minutes from my house and I know Matt there who is one of the range directors so I can act as a liaison between you and tommy or matt if need be to help you out.
BD
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I'll be there days early to help Bill.
(Lord knows he's gonna need it!)
Then I'll be around to insure everything is cleaned up properly before I leave.
The body armour is to be sure Rocker1 only wounds me so I can complete the clean up.
Better have some for front and back since Rocker1 and me my be teaming up on you. Especially of there are chocolate chip cookies involved. ;D ;D ;)
BD
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We also have the CMP program up the road in Anniston, Al. I'll reach out to them.
I've spoke to Tommy before about other things.
Bill, the CMP range is 10 minutes from my house and I know Matt there who is one of the range directors so I can act as a liaison between you and tommy or matt if need be to help you out.
BD
Thanks Mike... I'll give him a day or so to respond to e-mail. Then you can go knocking on the door.
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How could this be the first fun shoot east when we've been having them for over four years in SC, with a big one every fall for the last two years?
So true Al...
But this will be the first one here at this location and we hope to continue to have it annually. There is also one being planned for later this year. That one will become GTA Fun Shoot West.
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Hope some show up with some of the big boy guns so we can show some of these locals where the industry has gone. Best I can do is my Sumatra. From there it will be the Nova Freedom and some of my lego builds.
Also got some oldies to show where we came from.
Might even have a nice little vintage pistol in the box to raffle off.... ;) ;)
In gunna show up with my
"Power junky" guns 8)
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How could this be the first fun shoot east when we've been having them for over four years in SC, with a big one every fall for the last two years?
So true Al...
But this will be the first one here at this location and we hope to continue to have it annually. There is also one being planned for later this year. That one will become GTA Fun Shoot West.
Actually Bill, this should be called the GTA Fun Shoot SOUTHEAST. Yeah, I am biased... (grin)
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I suggested that.... for now we'll just keep what we have... for this year at least.
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I suggested that.... for now we'll just keep what we have... for this year at least.
;)
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We also have the CMP program up the road in Anniston, Al. I'll reach out to them.
I've spoke to Tommy before about other things.
Bill, the CMP range is 10 minutes from my house and I know Matt there who is one of the range directors so I can act as a liaison between you and tommy or matt if need be to help you out.
BD
Thanks Mike... I'll give him a day or so to respond to e-mail. Then you can go knocking on the door.
Let me know when you hear from him.
BD
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Actually Bill, this should be called the GTA Fun Shoot SOUTHEAST. Yeah, I am biased... (grin)
Luverne, Alabama is definitely SOUTHEAST.
Call it anything you want.
I am just glad to be having GTA FUN SHOOT EAST or SOUTHEAST, but that is too far for me to travel from Lexington, KY.
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I'm bringing an entire case of paintballs we can use as targets if we have some kind of a rack, I received these as a birthday gift last year from my daughter and haven't had a chance to explode any of them yet but am looking forward to it.
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When the announcement about the cancellation of the GTA fun shoot in HSB was posted I decided to try to put something together. At the onset, it had nothing to do with GTA. I was going to do a fun shoot regardless. I asked permission to announce it in the forum, gathered ideas and went with it. "GTA" was not even included in the title. A short time later the powers that be here at the GTA decided to get behind it. Plans for a West coast fun shoot were already being discussed. It was decided that there would be two fun shoot this year. One west of the big ditch and one east... hence the names East and West.
Any man jack, or woman, in here can jump in and put together a fun shoot in any location on this planet of you're liking.... and call it whatever you like. However, when sponsorship gets involved they have a say in these matters. I welcomed the offer, why wouldn't I? This forum is my home away from home. Whatever I can do within my meager power to help it grow to serve our family and the airgun community as a whole, I'm in.
My plan was to pass all proceeds of this event along to the GTA, whether it was $20 or $200. Just so happens that GTA getting involved will increase that windfall exponentially. That will benefit each one of us.
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I'm bringing an entire case of paintballs we can use as targets if we have some kind of a rack, I received these as a birthday gift last year from my daughter and haven't had a chance to explode any of them yet but am looking forward to it.
Thanks Tom.... I have 3/4 case (1500) that I'll be bringing as well. DEz and I have discussed the (rack). We will have 2x4s with holes drilled in them. DEz has golf tees to place in the holes for the paintballs to sit on. You can shoot from ours or we can drill some up for you.
Each register line sight will include a space for a 10x10 canopy w/shooting bench/table (supplied by the shooter). Each will have a designated and marked shooting lane. These lanes will reach out a distance of up to 100yds. (I estimated that by sight, I will measure it this weekend). What ever targets, pellet traps, reactives... ect. will be also supplied by the shooter.
"STOP SHOOTING" will be announced periodically for target checks and changes to promote safety.
NO SHOTS WILL BE FIRED ALONG THE SHOOTING LINE WHEN SOMEONE IS IN A SHOOTING LANE OR YOU WE BE ASKED TO LEAVE.... or at least put your guns away.
Also, this will be an open event.... there will be folks there with little or no experience with airguns the likes of what we have. There with be younger folks there.
PLEASE BE AWARE OF WHAT IS AROUND YOU !!!
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How could this be the first fun shoot east when we've been having them for over four years in SC, with a big one every fall for the last two years?
Sure nuff Al, this is NOT the first East side fun shoot. Initially they were held in Charleston and another location in SC before moving to Gene's home in Belton, SC. There it was for at least 4 years. And you have had a fantastic localized shooting event for quite a while also.
As Bill stated, with my change in status the HSB event was cancelled at the discretion of the new forum owner. He stated he planned on having an East coast as well as a West coast event to cover as many members as possible. Since I probably could not attend either that far away, Bill and I tossed the idea around to have just a friendly get together, like yours, in Luverne, AL. Well...it grew in a VERY short time. Seems many would come to such a venue. Then Bill lined up food and drink. Then the city and his company offered support. Wow....did it grow quickly. Travis decided this could qualify as the "East coast" event. Granted, it's not exactly on the East coast but with the expected turnout, we could not let it pass unsupported. We will see. We still have time for it to grow even more. We have asked our sanctioned vendors to support it also. We will just have to wait and see how it goes, much like the first time in KY or AR.
But no disrespect was intended to the original Fun Shoot nor your event when it was called the first ever East Coast GTA Fun Shoot. I wish you were closer, many of us would gladly turn the setup over to you and make your event THE East Coast Fun Shoot. :)
Thank ya sir for putting yours together. Getting together and having a good time is what it's all about!!!
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WOW !! I really had no idea of the histories of the GTA fun shoots let alone the names of them, other than the few that have happened in the short years I have been here. I can assure you Al, nothing was intended to steal anyone's thunder.
I too wish all could attend.... lots of faces to be put with names around here.
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I shoot with Al. I will try to get him to come. I'll be coming. I'll be 69 May 16.
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That's awesome Tim..... here in the south (at least at our company) birthday folks put a safety pin on their shirt and people pin money to them. I've seen folks walking around with stacks pinned to them.
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Bill, can you get a special price deal at one of the closest motels for us. Even if that doesn't pan out, can you suggest one or two to call?
Thanks
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Bill you asked earlier. I'll have a couple of tables and a 10'x10' pop-up.
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There is the Rutledge Inn within a mile of the shoot site. It's about the only one within 25 or so miles that I would recommend. 3 or four had already booked before I even thought about contacting the Motel. I'll try to reach out to them and see id they will discount retro.
Edit.... I just called the Rutledge Inn. The girl that answered said that as far as she knew they stopped doing group rates but, the manager will be there in the morning and I can call back.
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Bill you asked earlier. I'll have a couple of tables and a 10'x10' pop-up.
Yes sir,,, 10' lanes will be marked out. Bring your own canopies and shootin' tables. Favorite targets/pellet traps/stands as well.
Concerning pellet traps... we will have upwards of 100yds to set targets. Beyond that is field and woods. If you are one to want to contain your pellets.... for whatever reason... brings a means to trap them. If not, let the lead fly.
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Luverne, Al. has one traffic light.... please don't shoot it out.... lol
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Hmm.
I don't remember any traffic light.
???
Motels in Troy are about 22 miles away.
I'm planning to bring:
EB XVI .22
DAR Gen 2 .25
Evanix RS .30 Mini-Carbine
Evanix .50 Sniper
AV compressor
Body Armour
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There is the Rutledge Inn within a mile of the shoot site. It's about the only one within 25 or so miles that I would recommend. 3 or four had already booked before I even thought about contacting the Motel. I'll try to reach out to them and see id they will discount retro.
Edit.... I just called the Rutledge Inn. The girl that answered said that as far as she knew they stopped doing group rates but, the manager will be there in the morning and I can call back.
if any are left by now, the rooms are $70 a night....which is already a good price.
if you come down south another 120 miles, your looking @ $150 a night
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There is the Rutledge Inn within a mile of the shoot site. It's about the only one within 25 or so miles that I would recommend. 3 or four had already booked before I even thought about contacting the Motel. I'll try to reach out to them and see id they will discount retro.
Edit.... I just called the Rutledge Inn. The girl that answered said that as far as she knew they stopped doing group rates but, the manager will be there in the morning and I can call back.
if any are left by now, the rooms are $70 a night....which is already a good price.
if you come down south another 120 miles, your looking @ $150 a night
Gulf Coast
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Hmm.
I don't remember any traffic light.
???
Motels in Troy are about 22 miles away.
I'm planning to bring:
EB XVI .22
DAR Gen 2 .25
Evanix RS .30 Mini-Carbine
Evanix .50 Sniper
AV compressor
Body Armour
Nice.... I'd like to get my hands on all those guns.
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There is the Rutledge Inn within a mile of the shoot site. It's about the only one within 25 or so miles that I would recommend. 3 or four had already booked before I even thought about contacting the Motel. I'll try to reach out to them and see id they will discount retro.
Edit.... I just called the Rutledge Inn. The girl that answered said that as far as she knew they stopped doing group rates but, the manager will be there in the morning and I can call back.
if any are left by now, the rooms are $70 a night....which is already a good price.
if you come down south another 120 miles, your looking @ $150 a night
Gulf Coast
and of course, there is more than 1 red light at that location..... ;)
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I'm gonna bring my 30 and 60 min CF tanks and bug Jeff and DEz to top them off so I don't have to fill guns with my Vevor at the shoot.
Thinking about selling off my 100cf and 80cf aluminum scuba tanks. I also have the MKII compressor that needs a high side seal job. That's gonna sell cheap.... Like to sell off enough of this kinda stuff to buy one real nice gun. Believe me, I have a bunch of it that just don't get shot.
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SWMBO is gonna check about coming with me this year!
8)
She takes some fantastic pictures and plans to hang out and take pictures.
;D
I showed her a picture of Rocker and told her I was bring Body Armour because of him.
Be warned David! She can be a MEAN one! LOL
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SWMBO is gonna check about coming with me this year!
8)
She takes some fantastic pictures and plans to hang out and take pictures.
;D
I showed her a picture of Rocker and told her I was bring Body Armour because of him.
Be warned David! She can be a MEAN one! LOL
She sure is sassy I could see her unleashing heck on David for sure.
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Thanks for the info on the Rutledge Inn, just made a reservation for Keith and I for Fri/Sat. Will have my 10x10 pop-up and my table.
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Great Tom.... Keith and Dillon helped me out so much when I was setting up my synrod. It will be great to meet both of you.
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Great Tom.... Keith and Dillon helped me out so much when I was setting up my synrod. It will be great to meet both of you.
You to Bill, and thanks for setting this up for us. It's sounding like the best one yet already!
Thanks again Tom! I'll be working on a few target ideas that don't take up too much space in the vehicle.
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I also got a 2/3rds full box of paintballs and will have some other reactive targets as well as some FT fall over resettable targets with me and likely some others I can get made up by then.
I also got a room at the Rutledge inn for Friday/Saturday for 149.50 tax included. Phone number is 1-334-335-3050
I have not even thought about all the guns I will be bringing with but for sure the 25 brod, 22 mutant, 177 TX200 with AGT 22mm skirtless piston kit, 177 gen1 Mrod, FWB 124, 1720T and prod, 25 flash, and as many more as I can fit in the truck. Its an extended cab long bed so lots of space to fill.
Are we there yet. ::) ??? ;D ;D
BD
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The fact is that many of us here in Alabama and surrounding area are within a few short hours of each other. I'm always open to day hangouts on the weekend and such. I have a 3 acre field right next to the house that we can pile up on and shoot 50 - 60 yds. on a Saturday or Sunday. Just not enough room to host an event like this on.
Those 3 acres have been sold off but I have permission to be on them until the new owners begin to develop them.... a couple years down the line.
Any time you , more local, folks want to get together, we can make it happen.
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The fact is that many of us here in Alabama and surrounding area are within a few short hours of each other. I'm always open to day hangouts on the weekend and such. I have a 3 acre field right next to the house that we can pile up on and shoot 50 - 60 yds. on a Saturday or Sunday. Just not enough room to host an event like this on.
Those 3 acres have been sold off but I have permission to be on them until the new owners begin to develop them.... a couple years down the line.
Any time you , more local, folks want to get together, we can make it happen.
Sounds good Bill, I may take you up on the offer once my apnea device get activated and I can resume a normal sleep routine with restorative sleep benefits. Feb 3rd is the rebirth date for me. ;D ;D
Like wise if you or any local shooters have a hankering to try out some FT matches or some long range 100 yard plinking our club is located in Heflin ,AL at 1200 Evans bridge road., Google for directions. There is also a 100 yard archery range next to our sight in range as well as a 3D archery course across the road with our FT courses. This is all owned and maintained by the city of Heflin so its well kept with bathrooms on site. We try to shoot the first weekend of each month weather permitting. We shoot Saturday mornings at 8am and Sunday afternoons at 2pm. The range is open 7/365 for sight in/plinking at your leisure and FT course is open all weekend on match weekends so if you cannot make it on match start time just shoot when you can. Your first match is free and then only 5 dollars per match on honor type system.
We shoot HFT only right now which is based on UK rules of 12fpe limit with any gun/scope combo and scope can be set to any power/parallax desired but once you address the first target no further scope adjustments are allowed. Targets are 8 to 45 yards and shot from prone, kneeling or standing with some unsupported lanes and some supported lanes using trees or pegs in the ground for support. We also have a sticks class for us old geezers that are not capable getting up and down off the ground from prone/kneeling positions,( namely me the old geezer). ;) I use a stool and bipod on the prone lanes and kneeling lanes stool only no bipod.
We are in the process of trying to get a fun shoot scheduled for some time in April so when it gets finalized I will post a thread on the forum for those that may be interested. It should have fun plinking, long range shooting/matches and FT matches for a two day event also.
BD
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Sounds good Mike....
Well, I jumped on the wheeler this morning with intentions to take measurements and pic..
What I found was stock trailers and show cows everywhere. Evidently the had a cow judging contest going on this weekend. I was able to have a look around inside the building that we will have access to.... you guys are really gonna like this setup.
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Found this place in Andalusia this morning called Dirt Cheap. Looked like an unkept Odd Lots. Stuff everywhere..
I guess they do buyouts and such..
Shopped around and they had signs that read "Up to 90% off ticket prices".
I picked up 2 10x10 Ozark Trail easy up canopies for $23 each.
SCORE !!!
So we got our shooting bench canopy and another one to put our stuff in that we plan to sell.
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That is a score as they are 80 each at WM.
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Yep, exactly the sticker price. Got em for 70% off. You had to check them over, some of them had the canopy missing from folks opening them. I found one that was never opened and the other had the canopy tied to the handle in a plastic bag. I set that one up when we got home.... took all of 10 minutes. Found a miss stitch on a piece of velcro.... strip of duct tape and done.
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Hmmm, We got a Dirt cheap here also so need to go see if they have the same deals.
Thanks for the heads up.
BD
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WOW! I haven't traveled in a long time, so $70 per night sounds REALLY expensive to me for a *cheap* hotel/motel room.
Sorry... just had to say it.
Fixed/limited income may have a lot to do with that equation.
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What about rimfire 22's but no larger calibers? That was ok in Horseshoe Bend so I am just asking if ok here.
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Sorry Bob, I think we'll want to limit this one to airguns. I've already committed to that when I booked the site.
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Not many "nice cheap rooms" available these day, now if you are comfortable with run down flea bag style economy rooms they can be had for 50 or so a night. Not my cup of tea.
I live on a fixed income as well but manage my dollars responsibly also.
Just had to say it.
BD
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Just had to say it.
BD
;D ;)
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WOW! I haven't traveled in a long time, so $70 per night sounds REALLY expensive to me for a *cheap* hotel/motel room.
Sorry... just had to say it.
Fixed/limited income may have a lot to do with that equation.
I have been looking around online at local accomodations, and found a place in Troy that is 45 dollars nightly. I think it may have been a Quality Inn ???
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Not many "nice cheap rooms" available these day, now if you are comfortable with run down flea bag style economy rooms they can be had for 50 or so a night. Not my cup of tea.
I live on a fixed income as well but manage my dollars responsibly also.
Just had to say it.
BD
Actually, on my occasional road trips and travels away from home for 2-3 days at a time, I often find the older places in town to be pretty fun to stay in. I have met some really cool people doing that. When I went to Arkansas a couple of years ago, I stayed in Jasper the first night....just drove down there and found a place on the river that was only about 50 dollars per night. The owners had been there since the place had been opened in the 50's, if I'm not mistaken.
It was old, and not the prettiest place I've stayed in, of course, but it was nice enough. Clean, the AC worked, had cable tv and Wi-Fi service. I find places like that to generally be lots of fun.LOL
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I'll attend.
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Be good to meet you Carter.
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Not many "nice cheap rooms" available these day, now if you are comfortable with run down flea bag style economy rooms they can be had for 50 or so a night. Not my cup of tea.
I live on a fixed income as well but manage my dollars responsibly also.
Just had to say it.
BD
Actually, on my occasional road trips and travels away from home for 2-3 days at a time, I often find the older places in town to be pretty fun to stay in. I have met some really cool people doing that. When I went to Arkansas a couple of years ago, I stayed in Jasper the first night....just drove down there and found a place on the river that was only about 50 dollars per night. The owners had been there since the place had been opened in the 50's, if I'm not mistaken.
It was old, and not the prettiest place I've stayed in, of course, but it was nice enough. Clean, the AC worked, had cable tv and Wi-Fi service. I find places like that to generally be lots of fun.LOL
I agree Lizzie, I much prefer the older places also and find them to be fun and more welcoming to stay at compared to the corporate cookie cutter places most every town has nowadays. I also like to be close to the events I attend versus having to drive farther to save a few dollars. Gas adds up to costs incurred in the big picture IMO.
BD
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WOW! I haven't traveled in a long time, so $70 per night sounds REALLY expensive to me for a *cheap* hotel/motel room.
Sorry... just had to say it.
Fixed/limited income may have a lot to do with that equation.
I have been looking around online at local accomodations, and found a place in Troy that is 45 dollars nightly. I think it may have been a Quality Inn ???
Yes Lizzie, if I'm not mistake that is right next to Julia's Buffet. Great southern breakfast/dinner all you can eat for a little over $10. I think Friday nights is seafood.
Betty Lou and I eat breakfast there quite often. Friendly folks and they recognize and speak to us as friends each time. They know where we are from,(Ohio) where we live and where I work. LOL.... they know our drink order but ask us each time.
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Cool Bill! Perhaps I will go ahead and book there!
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Oh ok, I thought you had Rutledge Inn booked. I know that Jeff and Don got a place in Troy... I didn't catch the name of the place though. They are coming in a day or so early and plan to camp at the sight for the weekend.
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I am booked at the Rutledge inn for Friday and Saturday.
BD
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A few others are as well, Mike.
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Bill will there be parking for the self contained(RV) crowd. I don't need hook ups just a place to park.
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Bill will there be parking for the self contained(RV) crowd. I don't need hook ups just a place to park.
Yep, plenty of room.
Today is MLK day and is recognized as a holiday here in the south with many closings, including our company. WOOHOO a paid extended weekend for me! I saw yesterday that the bovine show had moved out of the Ag Center. So, I'll be able to get over there today and take some pictures and measurements to post here.
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We will mark off an area for rv and tent camping separate from visitor parking. Also a place for member/vendor parking that will be convenient for unloading and setting up. All those details can be worked out.
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There will be a sign in sheet for those wanting a 10 x 10 shooting lane space. All members that have already committed here will have a space reserved.
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I also plan to speak to the bordering land owners just to give them a heads up on what we will be doing...
Not to worry, plenty of room for safe shooting... communication is just a thing we do here in the south... ;)
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Bill will there be parking for the self contained(RV) crowd. I don't need hook ups just a place to park.
Ya mean we will get to meet you? YAAAAYYYYYY!
:D
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noise restrictions, muzzle blast without an LDC (big bores)
and even some with ?
maybe thats been covered already....i couldnt find it, if it was.
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LOL John.... I don't know about your neck of Alabama but here, if neighbors don't hear guns shots coming from your property for a 24 hour period, they come and see if everything is ok.
Loud and proud, Brother... ;)
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LOL John.... I don't know about your neck of Alabama but here, if neighbors don't hear guns shots coming from your property for a 24 hour period, they come and see if everything is ok.
Loud and proud, Brother... ;)
you ever heard a Doug Noble AF texan HP .457 ? it doesnt go supersonic,
but its about like my ruger sp101 357mag with my hot handloads ;)
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Speaking of big bore and longer range...
I have about 40 1'x3'x2mm high strength steel blanks that I paint with white latex house paint and apply 1/2" orange yardsale stickers on. Ya'll can knock the heck out of them... ;)
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LOL John.... I don't know about your neck of Alabama but here, if neighbors don't hear guns shots coming from your property for a 24 hour period, they come and see if everything is ok.
Loud and proud, Brother... ;)
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!
Truth! Lol
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Speaking of big bore and longer range...
I have about 40 1'x3'x2mm high strength steel blanks that I paint with white latex house paint and apply 1/2" orange yardsale stickers on. Ya'll can knock the heck out of them... ;)
sounds fun, compare damages for the title of ..POWER JUNKIE 8)
thats what we do here on the farm.
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LOL John.... I don't know about your neck of Alabama but here, if neighbors don't hear guns shots coming from your property for a 24 hour period, they come and see if everything is ok.
Loud and proud, Brother... ;)
you ever heard a Doug Noble AF texan HP .457 ? it doesnt go supersonic,
but its about like my ruger sp101 357mag. ;)
Not familiar with that particular gun but, I shoot all manners of gun on my property, Betty Lou and I have airgun shooting sessions that sometimes last until daylight and beyond.
Also, as mentioned, at he the neighbor's, we host shotgun turkey shoots.
BTW.... I refuse to hush any of my guns that didn't already come hushed.
.... anytime Rambo needs to be called home, we shoot a gun out the door and he comes a runnin'. Kinda like the dinner bell folks have.... lol
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AGAIN... PLEASE !!!
No PB guns !!!
I made this promise when I booked the event. I suppose they allow PB events but I told them we were and airgun strictly forum and will limit this event as such.
Umm... I also had to sign a form that there will be no alcoholic beverages or dancing.
Ok, i get the dancing part but no creek water... really?
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no creek water... really?
so distilled water is fine ? ;D
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no creek water... really?
so distilled water is fine ? ;D
Evidently, yes sir, providing it don't make you dance.
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no creek water... really?
so distilled water is fine ? ;D
Evidently, yes sir, providing it don't make you dance.
gotcha ;)
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I reckon it has to do with property damages.... I didn't know slam dancing was a thing in the south.....
So funny, they have annual Brahma bull riding rodeos but no dancing.
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Got a room booked at the Rutledge for the 15th and 16th. $70 a night. Bill, sign me up for one of those 10' lanes.
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Got a room booked at the Rutledge for the 15th and 16th. $70 a night. Bill, sign me up for one of those 10' lanes.
You got it Tim, thanks
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Ladies and Gentlemen... Welcome to the Tom Harbin Ag Center. Home of the first annual GTA Fun Shoot East...
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Watch where u step...LOL
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Watch where u step...LOL
also, in late spring... nobody eat the pattie flowers :o ;D ;)
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Definitely Loud and Proud in the Heart of Dixie. Gunshots here are a way of life in the country.
I'll need a 10x10 spot also.
Never did dance on creek water just fell down all the time trying to dance, 2 left feet ;D ;D ;) Those days are long gone now.
BD
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Watch where u step...LOL
also, in late spring... nobody eat the pattie flowers :o ;D ;)
Especially the purple ringed ones. ;)
BD
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These next pics show the paved parking area. The grassy perimeter of this paved area will be designated for RV and tent setup. It's about 50 feet wide and surrounds two sides of the paved area.
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Dagnabbit..... Betty Lou just brought me a plate of food.... I got lots more pics to post
.... be right back.
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ok, where was I?
Oh yeah...
The actual 'arena' area is surrounded by fence with bleachers on both sides. There is an elevated announcer's booth over looking it. This fenced in area measures 50yds. wide by 80yds long. That will support 15 10x10 shooting lanes about 60yds each. These next pics show that area. In the back ground you can see the relationship to the pavilion and the indoor building for vendors to set up if they so desire. The second and third pic also shows the outside restroom house. More restroom inside. The pictures were taken from the top of the stairs leading into the announcer's booth.
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Not to worry.... that area should be dried up come event time.... we've had a bunch of rain here in the past few days.
You can also see the grassy public parking space for visitor in the third pic above..... plenty of room and out of the line of fire. We'll tape off 'danger areas'.
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These next pics show the area right behind the arena. The first pic shows where shooting 10x10 shooting canopies/spaces can be placed.... room for well over 25 spaces. the second pic shows that this area provides up to 140 yds of safe shooting lanes for you 'big boys' to shoot.
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Next we have the public 'out of danger' public parking area and the fence keeping folks separated from the 'danger zone'.
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Now, ya'll tell me.... is this not perfect or what? !!!!
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looks like an excellent throw down place to me 8)
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Now, ya'll tell me.... is this not perfect or what? !!!!
Looks like a winner to me for sure.
I need a 10x10 on the 140 yard range area.
Checked my local dirt cheap yesterday and no canopies in stock right now but still got time to maybe get lucky.
BD
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By my figures... that's 40 10x10 shooting lanes in and outside of the 'arena'.
I wasn't able to get inside the building today but, there is ample room in there for exhibits and such. The pavilion is roughly 100' by 200' for registration and raffle/door prizes. Between that and the building will be the food and drink trailers. Everything is in great relationship to all areas. Fences are in place everywhere to keep folks and lead away from each other. We can also add caution tape to control tracffic.
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Now, ya'll tell me.... is this not perfect or what? !!!!
Looks like a winner to me for sure.
I need a 10x10 on the 140 yard range area.
Checked my local dirt cheap yesterday and no canopies in stock right now but still got time to maybe get lucky.
BD
Mike, the Fred's here in town recently closed it's doors but, if you have one locally, they had good deals on them too. Pretty sure you can also find a good deal online with plenty of time for shipping.
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Looking good Bill!
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My mind is going 1000 mph with this thing.... random thoughts flying in and out.
For example... I think all shooters can see the top of those steps at the announcer's booth. That would be a good spot for a green and red flag signaling when it's safe to go downrange and set/change targets.
2 days gives us plenty of 'bench time'. I would hope all attending members can volunteer to trade off "flag duty".
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Once again..... this will be my first time attending a fun shoot of any kind, let alone setting one up. I appreciate all input from those with experience.
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but no dancing.
Maybe we should invite Kevin Bacon.
;D
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... lol, only you, Jeff.
in the words of Detective Joe Kenda.... "My My My.... I don't know about you but, I'm excited."
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Spoke to the owner of the mansion seen across the road from the Ag Center in some of the pictures and let him know what and when we were planning. He was also excited to join in. One more bordering land owner to speak to.... I'm sure he will be just as welcoming.
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If anyone has any requests for any other specific pictures just gimme a holler. It's just a short 4 wheeler run down the road from here... ;)
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When it comes time to change targets just call out a "CEASE FIRE!" with a bull horn.
That's what was done before.
Line Crew then watch to be sure all Guns are stowed and keep an eye on things.
A special Guy needs to watch Rocker1 if I walk out!
If he shoots me I'd probably start dancing around and then we are in trouble!
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When it comes time to change targets just call out a "CEASE FIRE!" with a bull horn.
That's what was done before.
Line Crew then watch to be sure all Guns are stowed and keep an eye on things.
A special Guy needs to watch Rocker1 if I walk out!
If he shoots me I'd probably start dancing around and then we are in trouble!
You're probably right... flags won't work... I hear Rocker1 is color blind.... at least that would be a good excuse he might use.
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When it comes time to change targets just call out a "CEASE FIRE!" with a bull horn.
That's what was done before.
Line Crew then watch to be sure all Guns are stowed and keep an eye on things.
A special Guy needs to watch Rocker1 if I walk out!
If he shoots me I'd probably start dancing around and then we are in trouble!
You're probably right... flags won't work... I hear Rocker1 is color blind.... at least that would be a good excuse he might use.
only color i bet he see's right now other than black & white is
YELLOW !!!
ask him, he will tellya about his new toy 8)
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only color i bet he see's right now other than black & white is
YELLOW !!!
ask him, he will tellya about his new toy 8)
Pretty sure he see RED when I'm around!
;D
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Maybe I should reserve a lane.
And I'm THINKING of bring the Rochester.
Not sure if I'd ever get it back out of the area though!
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Maybe I should reserve a lane.
And I'm THINKING of bring the Rochester.
Not sure if I'd ever get it back out of the area though!
no worries, down here when you say that name....folks think you talk'n about
a tractor implement.
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Maybe I should reserve a lane.
And I'm THINKING of bring the Rochester.
Not sure if I'd ever get it back out of the area though!
no worries, down here when you say that name....folks think you talk'n about
a tractor implement.
If Betty Lou ever sees the Rochester?
Bill has to decide who to shoot!
:o
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Maybe I should reserve a lane.
And I'm THINKING of bring the Rochester.
Not sure if I'd ever get it back out of the area though!
Just don't show it to Betty Lou.... that was her gun at one time.... lol
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Maybe I should reserve a lane.
And I'm THINKING of bring the Rochester.
Not sure if I'd ever get it back out of the area though!
no worries, down here when you say that name....folks think you talk'n about
a tractor implement.
If Betty Lou ever sees the Rochester?
Bill has to decide who to shoot!
:o
'prolly myself.
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Now, ya'll tell me.... is this not perfect or what? !!!!
Looks like a winner to me for sure.
I need a 10x10 on the 140 yard range area.
Checked my local dirt cheap yesterday and no canopies in stock right now but still got time to maybe get lucky.
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Mike, the Fred's here in town recently closed it's doors but, if you have one locally, they had good deals on them too. Pretty sure you can also find a good deal online with plenty of time for shipping.
Yep got one of them also and got time for sure. Wally world is only 40 bucks so no worries if I cannot find a discounted one.
I think a bullhorn or one of those CO2 powered air horns will be best to signal cease fire versus colored flags myself.
I will gladly volunteer for intervals of line duty as well.
Excited, Is it time yet, Are we there yet. ;D ;D :D ;)
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Yeah, I'll pick a couple up.
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If anyone has any requests for any other specific pictures just gimme a holler. It's just a short 4 wheeler run down the road from here... ;)
How about a large high def picture of Jennifer Aniston from last night's SAG (Screen Actors Guild) awards show ;) ;D
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If anyone has any requests for any other specific pictures just gimme a holler. It's just a short 4 wheeler run down the road from here... ;)
How about a large high def picture of Jennifer Aniston from last night's SAG (Screen Actors Guild) awards show ;) ;D
I'll ask her for one... 8)
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My mind is going 1000 mph with this thing.... random thoughts flying in and out.
For example... I think all shooters can see the top of those steps at the announcer's booth. That would be a good spot for a green and red flag signaling when it's safe to go downrange and set/change targets.
2 days gives us plenty of 'bench time'. I would hope all attending members can volunteer to trade off "flag duty".
Ya just yell -several times- "HOT RANGE!", and glance around the crowd with the "eye".
This bunch is generally safety- minded in a shooting range situation.
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Yeah, I'm probably over thinking.
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Yeah, I'm probably over thinking.
....with good reason!
It really has been my observation, though, that yelling hot range or hot line will cause a chorus to join in, helping insure that no one gers hurt.
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Actually that's what we do on our FT course but we are a bunch of loud mouths so not very easy to ignore. ;D ;D ;) There are generally only a few of us shooting most times as well as compared to hopefully a lot more at this event with big bore loud and proud guns.
BD
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The 60yd range and 100+yd range are separated so one will not affect the other.
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I have a room for 2 nights at the Super 8 in Troy.
That's for Wednesday and Thursday nights. Then We camp at the meet sight.
I chose Super 8 as it's a Wyndham place and I used some points to get it for free.
;D
I figure Thursday Don and I (and SWMBO if she actually does come with me) can drive over and eyeball the joint.
Plus I want to hit that discount place near there!
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The 60yd range and 100+yd range are separated so one will not affect the other.
Speaking without knowing the layout, we typically set out our own targets within our shooting lanes at varying distances 25, 50, 75, 100...I'm hoping I won't have to move the entire table setup just to shoot at a different distance.
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No Keith. There are just 2 areas to set up lanes. One is max 60 yds and the other is max 120+. You can set your targets in your lane anywhere you like. I will use a 60yd lane because I really don't shoot past that and don't have guns tuned for beyond.
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You are also welcome to invite folks to your lane to have a shooting session with. Providing you don't interfere with lanes on either side.
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Then I would say reserve me a 10x10 spot on the 100+ yard line. I'll set up to shoot 50 yard targets and set a 100 yard target stand to shoot for qualification for NUAH...with witnesses. Hopefully...
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Then I would say reserve me a 10x10 spot on the 100+ yard line. I'll set up to shoot 50 yard targets and set a 100 yard target stand to shoot for qualification for NUAH...with witnesses. Hopefully...
+1 here as well, if possible.
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DEz I knew that there was a reason that Rocker1 likes you ;)
I will have to go to the Brookhaven range before the fun shoot and see if I can still hit with tight groups at the 100 yard range with the Marauder .30 and my Crown .25
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Yep I need to practice up for my NUAH qualifying in front of witnesses. I can hit our 4" spinner at 100 yards 5 plus times in a row with my mutant but have yet to keep 5 shots inside 4MOA on paper, I always have one flyer. :-[ ??? :o
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DEz I knew that there was a reason that Rocker1 likes you ;)
I will have to go to the Brookhaven range before the fun shoot and see if I can still hit with tight groups at the 100 yard range with the Marauder .30 and my Crown .25
Marauder .30 cal...That I wanna see.
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Keith, I want to stretch the legs on miss Liberty so a 100+ lane is good for me too so reserve One for Keith and I. I was hitting a 1" steel gong at 100 yards last year without breaking a sweat with her, I really want to test how far she'll go before gravity wins. ::)
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Well all
I spoke to Matt at the CMP yesterday as he is the "South Competition Center Supervisor" and he was very receptive to our invite to come join in on the fun shoot. He said he believes the dates we have set were open on the CMP schedule but would have to check to be sure. He also said that they do outreach programs along with the 4H in this type of setting so would contact them as well to see what could be arranged. The home base for 4H in Alabama is in Montgomery so just up the road from our venue.
He should be in contact with me in the coming days to let me know what can be arranged, They likely will set up a exhibit inside the building to show the style guns used in the CMP competitions as some do crossover between 10 meter and FT use. Also they may need some outdoor space for some silhouette courses to be setup for our fun shooting.
I will keep all informed as I hear more details about what they are willing to make happen.
BD
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Keith, I want to stretch the legs on miss Liberty so a 100+ lane is good for me too so reserve One for Keith and I. I was hitting a 1" steel gong at 100 yards last year without breaking a sweat with her, I really want to test how far she'll go before gravity wins. ::)
Lol, we might get a lane. Sounds like most of AL will be there. I wonder if we can back our vehicles up to the shootings lanes like in the past.
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Keith, I want to stretch the legs on miss Liberty so a 100+ lane is good for me too so reserve One for Keith and I. I was hitting a 1" steel gong at 100 yards last year without breaking a sweat with her, I really want to test how far she'll go before gravity wins. ::)
Lol, we might get a lane. Sounds like most of AL will be there. I wonder if we can back our vehicles up to the shootings lanes like in the past.
I sure hope we can Keith cause my tired old joints do like to walk very far at one time. ;D ;D
BD
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Thanks for doing that leg work for me Mike. They had not got back to me. Not sure if I mentioned above but, the girl in the courthouse that I signed up with told me there was a local guy that did the 4H thing. I'm sure CMP will reach out to him.
Kieth... yes there will be room on the 100+ yd spaces to get your truck to your lane. The 60yd lanes are inside the actual outdoor arena. It will be a short walk to those as we can't get vehicles inside the fence.
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However..... some of the plans I have in my head may change when others get here on Friday. They may have better ideas for the layout.
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Thanks for doing that leg work for me Mike. They had not got back to me. Not sure if I mentioned above but, the girl in the courthouse that I signed up with told me there was a local guy that did the 4H thing. I'm sure CMP will reach out to him.
Kieth... yes there will be room on the 100+ yd spaces to get your truck to your lane. The 60yd lanes are inside the actual outdoor arena. It will be a short walk to those as we can't get vehicles inside the fence.
Yea I will let Matt know when he contacts me about if they are going to participate or not that there is a local 4H member in the area that he could contact. If you can get his name that would help I am sure.
BD
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I'll give Christina a call.
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Yeah, I'm probably over thinking.
....with good reason!
It really has been my observation, though, that yelling hot range or hot line will cause a chorus to join in, helping insure that no one gers hurt.
Be careful. While at the local outdoor range I have had folks fire downrange when I was retrieving targets. Yes, I did call out to the rest of the line before going out onto the range and got responses from *most*, but ONE IDIOT did not hear the rest of them and fired while I was downrange. This was with FIREARMS, not AGs.
This is an *uncontrolled* range... in that there is no range master.
Needless to say, as it was crowded that day, the offender was asked to leave in NO uncertain terms by nearly everyone on the line.
I feel lucky...
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We'll make every effort to make sure that does not happen.
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We'll make every effort to make sure that does not happen.
That only has happened once for me on that range, but it did make me HYPER vigilant about making sure that EVERYONE was on the same page when ANYONE was downrange.
I have had a couple of people thank me for being an AH about it and a few who called me an AH.
Better safe than wounded or dead.
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DEz I knew that there was a reason that Rocker1 likes you ;)
I will have to go to the Brookhaven range before the fun shoot and see if I can still hit with tight groups at the 100 yard range with the Marauder .30 and my Crown .25
Marauder .30 cal...That I wanna see.
Yes the Marauder is pretty as well as accurate. It's dressed in a Boyd's Blaster TH stock and 24" barrel under the shroud makes for great accuracy with slugs
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DEz I knew that there was a reason that Rocker1 likes you ;)
I will have to go to the Brookhaven range before the fun shoot and see if I can still hit with tight groups at the 100 yard range with the Marauder .30 and my Crown .25
Marauder .30 cal...That I wanna see.
Yes the Marauder is pretty as well as accurate. It's dressed in a Boyd's Blaster TH stock and 24" barrel under the shroud makes for great accuracy with slugs
I remember that build.
BD
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DEz I knew that there was a reason that Rocker1 likes you ;)
I will have to go to the Brookhaven range before the fun shoot and see if I can still hit with tight groups at the 100 yard range with the Marauder .30 and my Crown .25
Marauder .30 cal...That I wanna see.
Yes the Marauder is pretty as well as accurate. It's dressed in a Boyd's Blaster TH stock and 24" barrel under the shroud makes for great accuracy with slugs
I remember that build.
BD
Yes Lloyd did an amazing job on the build
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DEz I knew that there was a reason that Rocker1 likes you ;)
I will have to go to the Brookhaven range before the fun shoot and see if I can still hit with tight groups at the 100 yard range with the Marauder .30 and my Crown .25
Marauder .30 cal...That I wanna see.
Yes the Marauder is pretty as well as accurate. It's dressed in a Boyd's Blaster TH stock and 24" barrel under the shroud makes for great accuracy with slugs
I remember that build.
BD
Yes Lloyd did an amazing job on the build
Lloyd always does top notch work for sure. I still have his redesign of my non sealable Hipac units he made for me that are holding air with no issues.
BD
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DEz I knew that there was a reason that Rocker1 likes you ;)
I will have to go to the Brookhaven range before the fun shoot and see if I can still hit with tight groups at the 100 yard range with the Marauder .30 and my Crown .25
Marauder .30 cal...That I wanna see.
Yes the Marauder is pretty as well as accurate. It's dressed in a Boyd's Blaster TH stock and 24" barrel under the shroud makes for great accuracy with slugs
I remember that build.
BD
Yes Lloyd did an amazing job on the build
Lloyd always does top notch work for sure. I still have his redesign of my non sealable Hipac units he made for me that are holding air with no issues.
BD
Congrats! I remember Lloyd offering me a .30 cal barrel and parts back in 2018. I turned him down at the time, not wanting to mess with what I already had going with my Marauders.
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I’m putting this in my calendar. I’ll try my best to get there.
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That would be great.
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I’m putting this in my calendar. I’ll try my best to get there.
Hope it works out for you to be able to make it.
BD
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I would like to propose a competitive event if something like this isn't already on the schedule. In the early days of competitive mountain biking every race had an event called the "Huffy Toss" wherein participants would compete to see how far they could throw a Huffy bicycle. I propose the Cheap Airgun Toss! Participants will compete to hurl box store brand airguns for distance and style. I have some guns I will donate!
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Carter, I know of several times when I wanted to toss one of my air rifles.
I think this would be an interesting event. I vote for it.
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I could see We may need some stand by to get the Old Guys off the event field when they trow out their backs and such!
;D
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I could see We may need some stand by to get the Old Guys off the event field when they trow out their backs and such!
;D
Jeff, didnt you know that Ol'Guys keep everything ???
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I could see We may need some stand by to get the Old Guys off the event field when they trow out their backs and such!
;D
Jeff, didnt you know that Ol'Guys keep everything ???
I'm hoping they do throw old AG's out there!
I was planning to be the recovery Guy!
;D
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I said it would be an interesting event. I didn't say I was going to throw anything. ;) ;D
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I volunteer to try to heave Rocker1 down range.
;D
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Oh great now I have to practice my discus throwing skills as well as breathing and heart rate control. If I throw one out there I sure aint worried bout going to get it back.
Glad to know I am not he only ones that keeps everything, I still have my Levi jean jacket from high school. ;D ;D :o 8)
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I volunteer to try to heave Rocker1 down range.
;D
You be first in line. David
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LOL..... fun idea but on a serious note...
As I have been saying all along, this Fun Shoot will be open to the public to expose our hobby/sport to all ages who think an airgun is a 'toy' you buy at Walmart. We'll want to promote and teach safety among other things.
Pretty sure we won't be chunking anything but pellets down range.
Sorry to be the killjoy.
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Ill put you on my list Bill, so far Jeff is the only one and that his fault. David
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LOL.... plenty of time for after hour shenanigans.... ;)
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I bet Rambo would volunteer for referee. ;D
BD
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I would like to propose a competitive event if something like this isn't already on the schedule. In the early days of competitive mountain biking every race had an event called the "Huffy Toss" wherein participants would compete to see how far they could throw a Huffy bicycle. I propose the Cheap Airgun Toss! Participants will compete to hurl box store brand airguns for distance and style. I have some guns I will donate!
Once Rocker1 gets beat using his FX, he'll be tossing that FX across the field...Get ready.
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I checked my on call calendar at work and I am free the weekend of the fun shoot. My wife and I plan to drive down from Chattanooga on Friday. I have yet to purchase a PCP Air rifle so looking forward to being at a place were I can see what everyone is shooting. The only Air Rifles I have found around Chattanooga are break barrels but I am interested in a PCP. As a possible new convert to the Air gun world I am looking forward to the event in May.
Is there an address for the location the Fun shoot is going to be at.
I wanted to do a map quest to see exactly where it is. Thanks Tom.
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I checked my on call calendar at work and I am free the weekend of the fun shoot. My wife and I plan to drive down from Chattanooga on Friday. I have yet to purchase a PCP Air rifle so looking forward to being at a place were I can see what everyone is shooting. The only Air Rifles I have found around Chattanooga are break barrels but I am interested in a PCP. As a possible new convert to the Air gun world I am looking forward to the event in May.
Is there an address for the location the Fun shoot is going to be at.
I wanted to do a map quest to see exactly where it is. Thanks Tom.
Tom Harbin AG center, Luverne , AL
BD
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I volunteer to try to heave Rocker1 down range.
;D
You be first in line. David
I'm bringing Body Armour this year.
8)
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I've seen you Jeff.... pretty sure you'll just have to turn sideways and he won't even see you.. lol
Stick your tongue out and he'll think you're a zipper.
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He is a bean pole lol.
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I volunteer to try to heave Rocker1 down range.
;D
You be first in line. David
I'm bringing Body Armour this year.
8)
Better make sure its full wrap around armour like they wore in merry old England in king Arthur's days. ;D ;D ;)
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I've seen you Jeff.... pretty sure you'll just have to turn sideways and he won't even see you.. lol
Stick your tongue out and he'll think you're a zipper.
After our little visit yesterday, I agree with you, Bill.
But if he hid out in his truck, it might take a couple days to find him. It ain't a truck for sissies.
And he shared the story about the "attack deer". ;D ;D ;D
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I've seen you Jeff.... pretty sure you'll just have to turn sideways and he won't even see you.. lol
Stick your tongue out and he'll think you're a zipper.
After our little visit yesterday, I agree with you, Bill.
But if he hid out in his truck, it might take a couple days to find him. It ain't a truck for sissies.
And he shared the story about the "attack deer". ;D ;D ;D
Yep... good thing the Nitro acted as full body armor.
I might suggest he wears his armor to bed... that deer will have full access to his tent.
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If it's any consolation... deer hunting season ends Feb 10th here. Maybe the deer will have forgotten about being chased around the woods by guys trying to kill them by then....
... then again,,, maybe not. :-\
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You Guys are mean!
:'(
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Who do think trained that deer. ;D
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Pretty sure that deer drinks out of the same creek that I do.
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Seems this location is more south than east. Makes it a 16hr. drive for me. I'm too old to put that much time in the saddle!:-((
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Yes Sir Paul, you are correct. We are just a short 2 hours from the Gulf Coast.
This fun shoot was not intended to be The Fun Shoot East at it's inception, it just evolved into that. If it works out that future GTA Fun Shoot East events are held in a different, more geographically correct location, I still hope to put on a yearly fun shoot here with or without the support of the GTA.
Heck, we could call it The Crazy Deer Fun Shoot for that matter.
Educating and exposing our sport here in our neck of the woods was, and is my goal.... along with some face time with other like minded members of our forum.
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You have no idea of how it pains me not to be able to make it. My wife an I generally do not take the usual 1-2 week vacations and I look forward to many long weekends which include BB guns! I haven't seen any suggestions for setting up a FT range. If you can gather enough resettable targets I'm sure there would be plenty of folks interested in participating. You would need the type which are reset by pulling a string. Just a thought...
pv
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You have no idea of how it pains me not to be able to make it. My wife an I generally do not take the usual 1-2 week vacations and I look forward to many long weekends which include BB guns! I haven't seen any suggestions for setting up a FT range. If you can gather enough resettable targets I'm sure there would be plenty of folks interested in participating. You would need the type which are reset by pulling a string. Just a thought...
pv
As previously mention..
This is not only my first attempt at setting one of these up, it will also be the first one I ever attended. I've yet to shoot FT as well... no idea what that entails.
Many of our members will be here on Friday to help me set up and fine tune the layout. Any and all input from them will be welcomed and implemented. There is plenty of room for options.
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You have no idea of how it pains me not to be able to make it. My wife an I generally do not take the usual 1-2 week vacations and I look forward to many long weekends which include BB guns! I haven't seen any suggestions for setting up a FT range. If you can gather enough resettable targets I'm sure there would be plenty of folks interested in participating. You would need the type which are reset by pulling a string. Just a thought...
pv
Gabe and me are planning on talking with our match director to see if we can bring several FT targets to setup for a small course hopefully. I have three of my own I use at home as well as three of the resettable squirrel target with washers welded in to make 1/2" kill zones that can be a challenge at 30 to 50 yards.
So do not count out a small course of 10 or maybe even 15 targets to enjoy.
I am glad I don't do creek water anymore, but then I was a happy drinker when I did enjoy it. ;D ;D ;)
BD
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Hi Bill, I think I am going to plan to be there, and may talk my brother into coming along with. You may actually see more of the SC Low-Country funshooters coming too.
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Sounds great David... the more, the merrier.
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Just a quick update on the possibility of having a small FT match at the fun shoot. Our match director is planning on attending the fun shoot with Gabe and myself. He is all in for having a 10 lane mini FT course as well as some 25 meter benchrest competitions also. We are in the process of joining the US air rifle benchrest club so we can hold official matches at our club.
I have not heard back from the CMP as of yet but was going to touch base with Matt tomorrow to see if he has any update.
Looks like its going to be a good time for all who can attend the event
BD.
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I think we have a perfect spot to set that up. Inside the bull ring is 50yds x 80yds with bleechers on both sides. 80 to 100 yds of safety zone on the end of it.
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I specifically moved to Ar-Kansas so wouldn't have to fly to the fun shoot again... >:(
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Matt, that is so cool.
Best laid plans of . . . .
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I specifically moved to Ar-Kansas so wouldn't have to fly to the fun shoot again... >:(
So drive! ;D You are a lot closer than you were! :P
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I think we have a perfect spot to set that up. Inside the bull ring is 50yds x 80yds with bleechers on both sides. 80 to 100 yds of safety zone on the end of it.
That should be plenty of room for both courses I would think. We can figure it out on Friday.
The FT course in going to be based on UKHFT rules with targets set from 8 to 45 yards and shooting position are prone, kneeling and standing off hand. There is supported kneeling and off hand positions as well but not sure if they will be used at the fun shoot due to no trees that are normally used on our home course. There is also a sticks class for those that have trouble getting in to a prone or kneeling position that allows for a stool and bipod. So in sticks you shoot from stool and bipod on prone lanes, stool only on kneeling lanes.
Here are the rules for UKHFT but we do modify some of them to suit the game here in the US.
https://www.sites.google.com/site/ukahft/2017-rules (https://www.sites.google.com/site/ukahft/2017-rules)
The benchrest is only 25 meters and we will be bringing 3 or 4 benches and chairs to be used for that game. It will be light varmint guns at 12 fpe and heavy varmint guns at 20 fpe levels.
https://www.usairriflebenchrest.com/ (https://www.usairriflebenchrest.com/)
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Matt, that is so cool.
Best laid plans of . . . .
I was joking, but did look forward to the short drive.
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I think we have a perfect spot to set that up. Inside the bull ring is 50yds x 80yds with bleechers on both sides. 80 to 100 yds of safety zone on the end of it.
That should be plenty of room for both courses I would think. We can figure it out on Friday.
The FT course in going to be based on UKHFT rules with targets set from 8 to 45 yards and shooting position are prone, kneeling and standing off hand. There is supported kneeling and off hand positions as well but not sure if they will be used at the fun shoot due to no trees that are normally used on our home course. There is also a sticks class for those that have trouble getting in to a prone or kneeling position that allows for a stool and bipod. So in sticks you shoot from stool and bipod on prone lanes, stool only on kneeling lanes.
Here are the rules for UKHFT but we do modify some of them to suit the game here in the US.
https://www.sites.google.com/site/ukahft/2017-rules (https://www.sites.google.com/site/ukahft/2017-rules)
The benchrest is only 25 meters and we will be bringing 3 or 4 benches and chairs to be used for that game. It will be light varmint guns at 12 fpe and heavy varmint guns at 20 fpe levels.
https://www.usairriflebenchrest.com/ (https://www.usairriflebenchrest.com/)
BD
Looks like we found someone to run the FT matches..... ;)
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Wondering why you are thinking of using the UK rules. They are so complicated compared to the US rules. I've been shooting FT for about 6 years and as I have no plans to compete in the UK, why would I want to compete under their rules? Below is some info from the AoA website.
https://www.airgunnersofarizona.org/field-target-rules-page.html (https://www.airgunnersofarizona.org/field-target-rules-page.html)
pv
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I think we have a perfect spot to set that up. Inside the bull ring is 50yds x 80yds with bleechers on both sides. 80 to 100 yds of safety zone on the end of it.
That should be plenty of room for both courses I would think. We can figure it out on Friday.
The FT course in going to be based on UKHFT rules with targets set from 8 to 45 yards and shooting position are prone, kneeling and standing off hand. There is supported kneeling and off hand positions as well but not sure if they will be used at the fun shoot due to no trees that are normally used on our home course. There is also a sticks class for those that have trouble getting in to a prone or kneeling position that allows for a stool and bipod. So in sticks you shoot from stool and bipod on prone lanes, stool only on kneeling lanes.
Here are the rules for UKHFT but we do modify some of them to suit the game here in the US.
https://www.sites.google.com/site/ukahft/2017-rules (https://www.sites.google.com/site/ukahft/2017-rules)
The benchrest is only 25 meters and we will be bringing 3 or 4 benches and chairs to be used for that game. It will be light varmint guns at 12 fpe and heavy varmint guns at 20 fpe levels.
https://www.usairriflebenchrest.com/ (https://www.usairriflebenchrest.com/)
BD
Looks like we found someone to run the FT matches..... ;)
That was the plan. ;D
BD
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Wondering why you are thinking of using the UK rules. They are so complicated compared to the US rules. I've been shooting FT for about 6 years and as I have no plans to compete in the UK, why would I want to compete under their rules? Below is some info from the AoA website.
https://www.airgunnersofarizona.org/field-target-rules-page.html (https://www.airgunnersofarizona.org/field-target-rules-page.html)
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Our club shot the AAFTA game for years so am very familiar with it and was in the hunter class, we held the southern open for many years. There was a decline in monthly turnout of shooters so we are trying the UK game in an effort to attract more shooters into the sport. The UK game allows for far less expensive equipment to be required to be competitive to have a equal chance of winning. We are trying to get father/son shooters out from their backyards to have some fun.
I understand your stance but actually the rules are far less complicated than AAFTA IMO. You use any gun/scope combo you desire but are limited to 12fpe and once you address the first target you cannot adjust the scope. So the key is to set your scope to have the clearest image possible from 8 to 45 yards. If you do not want to give it a try that's fine, its your choice.
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Unfortunately, I will not be making the 20 hour drive to the fun shoot. I'd be on the road round trip about twice the amount of time as I would spend at the meet. That said, I still feel the 12fpe rule would eliminate many of the would be participants. I doubt I'd want to detune one of my pcp's just for this event. JMHO, but as I won't be there...have at it!
pv
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This FT will only be one of the things we have planned.... there will be lots of other things to do. As far as not being there... I get it... pretty sure I won't be attending the GTA Fun Shoot West coming up later in the year as crossing time zones does strange things to my mind and body.
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Unfortunately, I will not be making the 20 hour drive to the fun shoot. I'd be on the road round trip about twice the amount of time as I would spend at the meet. That said, I still feel the 12fpe rule would eliminate many of the would be participants. I doubt I'd want to detune one of my pcp's just for this event. JMHO, but as I won't be there...have at it!
pv
I was not sure if you were coming or not so all is good. I do understand about detuning a gun for this game as well. I have enough guns to have several 12fpe and 20fpe guns in .177 so not an issue for me. My original FT mrod is still at the 18.5fpe from the AAFTA matches we used to shoot. I enjoy the UK matches and actually have so far had better score than I ever had in AAFTA.
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Just want to take a moment to thank BackStop for the generous donation of 6 P17 pistols to be used as game prizes at the Fun Shoot.
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Just want to take a moment to thank BackStop for the generous donation of 6 P17 pistols to be used as game prizes at the Fun Shoot.
When I donated one I also asked another member that was doing the seal kits if he was interested in donating and he sent 3 kits.
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Just want to take a moment to thank BackStop for the generous donation of 6 P17 pistols to be used as game prizes at the Fun Shoot.
When I donated one I also asked another member that was doing the seal kits if he was interested in donating and he sent 3 kits.
Thanks and your donation as well as the three ring kits will most definitely be at the event.
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Yes Matt, Thank You... I don't think I was aware of your donation.... or maybe I'm just old and missed it.... yeah, probably that. ;)
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Just want to take a moment to thank BackStop for the generous donation of 6 P17 pistols to be used as game prizes at the Fun Shoot.
When I donated one I also asked another member that was doing the seal kits if he was interested in donating and he sent 3 kits.
Thanks and your donation as well as the three ring kits will most definitely be at the event.
Glad to have something to offer up. I may have some more stuff to send also.
Yes Matt, Thank You... I don't think I was aware of your donation.... or maybe I'm just old and missed it.... yeah, probably that. ;)
I sent it to Dez a few months ago.
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Bill
2500 miles is too far for me to drive and tow my 32' Toyhauler RV.
I'll have to wait for a closer option ............ :(,
Can you do one thing, for our site,...... make sure you get a photo of this DEER, whipping on Jeff,
the deer that has Jeff all twitter-patted, Is it that tough a critter?? LOL.
Jeff, I can loan you my Second Chance III vest, it stopped a 30/30 Win at 25'....... ;) ;D
Tia,
Don
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Yes Matt, Thank You... I don't think I was aware of your donation.... or maybe I'm just old and missed it.... yeah, probably that. ;)
Yeah Bill, I sent you a message a while back on this one.
:)
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Dang! Hey Bill you need a hand getting out from under that bus? LOL!
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Hurry, Bill; I hear the "Beep - Beep" of the bus backing-up. ;D ;D
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Common now that's rough guys we all know he is senile.
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The Deer: Jeff told me personally that is was a very large deer and very ferocious. And it didn't get any less scary the second time he saw it attacking. I really feel sorry for Bill because it was his Nitro that was almost destroyed. ;)
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Nice try guys but, Betty Lou wins the prize for cracking 'old' pokes at me.
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Nice try guys but, Betty Lou wins the prize for cracking 'old' pokes at me.
Bill you still qualify as young until 70+ :P :P :P
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Gee, thanks a lot, Don.
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How come I don't feel as young as I qualify to be. ??? ;)
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How come I don't feel as young as I qualify to be. ??? ;)
BD
It ain't the years. It's the miles. :P
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... and don't try rolling back your odometer.... it's illegal.
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How come I don't feel as young as I qualify to be. ??? ;)
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It ain't the years. It's the miles. :P
Well lots of miles on this old scooter trash body for sure. ;D
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... and don't try rolling back your odometer.... it's illegal.
My Odometer has been broken and stuck on 5000 miles for years since it seem that old shovels only run that far before needing a rebuild. Quit counting years ago.
I done need no speedo to tell me how far or fast I am going my butt does a fine job of that. ;)
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I haven't heard anyone say "scooter trash" in years. We are really dating ourselves. Uh wait! This isn't the "how old is our membership" thread! :D
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I haven't heard anyone say "scooter trash" in years. We are really dating ourselves. Uh wait! This isn't the "how old is our membership" thread! :D
Once scooter trash always scooter trash, guess its just a way of life. Learned to ride before i could walk. ??? 8)
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::) ::) If it wasn't so far I was thinking the Road King would be fun. But discretion being the better idea I will stick to plan "A" and load up the Rogue for the trip to the Fun Shoot East ;D ;D
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very much looking forward to it..
I know I haven't posted much about it lately but work has really got crazy.
We have about 3 months to go before the shoot and believe me, I think about it everyday. I pass the Ag Center at the very least 4 times a day. Each time I imagine it full of airguns and shooters.
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Awesome Bill!!! Lets see If we can get some more stuff to have for door prizes etc.
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There are a few things in the works but we can always use more. Remember, this Fun Shoot will be open to the public. Any and all will be able to buy tickets. That said, we may want to think about what we will raffle and offer as door prizes. Most of our members are already set up to fill PCP guns. The locals will be newcomers mostly. Break barrels, C02 and pumpers will most likely attract more interest because of the support equipment thing with PCP.
A nice little 2k gun and hand pump may also be attractive.
On the other hand, we don't want to forget about our experienced members. They will want the bigger boy toys. I have my MKII compressor that needs a little help that I wouldn't feel right offering as a prize but, it will be for sale..... cheap.
DEz sent a couple boxes of organizational stuff. That will be very helpful.
I have about 40 1'x2' steel blanks that make awesome targets. Paint both side white and apply about 40 yardsale stickers to each side. That's 80 dimes to shoot at.
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Travis, let the vendors know that we have a large indoor space for them to setup and sell their wares. This facility will provide space for this Fun Shoot to grow for several years to come.
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O'kay. All this enthusiasm is getting to me. I wasn't sure I was going. Now it is starting to sound interesting. If I am not laid up recovering from surgery I will be there. Of course the folks at Workers Comp are just waiting for me to commit to something like this so they can bring the hammer down. This might be the juju I need to get them moving. ;D
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I have a few items I will be bringing to donate to door prizes as well. I will get back with Matt at the CMP to see if he is able to commit any support for the fun shoot also.
Bill if you could get hold of Christine I believe you said it was to find out the local 4H director that would help on my end to pass along to Matt at the CMP.
I'd ride my shovel down but not near enough room for all my guns, tables, canopy and FT equipment on it and me still have a place to sit on it. I bet I would get a police escort there real quick. ??? ??? 8)
Getting anxious myself as well, Is it May yet. ;D ;D
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Sorry Mike... Like I said... work has been stupid. Lost a key player on my team and I have to fill in until I can find and train a replacement. May seems a long time off but there is still a lot to do and that time will pass quickly. Heck, it's the end a Feb. already.
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Understand for sure, just when you get a chance if possible to get his name so I can pass it along.
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Gotcha
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12 ft pounds really. Why ?? David
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12 ft pounds really. Why ?? David
I tend to agree, but if there is enough room to setup FT separately from the rest of the happenings, I guess why not. Typically, and respectfully, all targets out in the field have been fair game in the past. Most will ask, but that can get sketchy after awhile.
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How much room is needed for FT? Sorry, I never shot FT. Will a space separate from the rest of the benches that measure 50yds x 80yds do it?
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The UK game we shoot now is based on the 12fpe limit in the UK but the target can handle up to 20fpe without issue which is the limit for the US AAFTA rules.
The main difference between the UK game and the US AAFTA game is equipment costs required to be competitive against other shooters in each game. UKHFT is 12 fpe only and any gun scope combo can be used at any power/parallax settings but once you address the first target no scope or gun adjustments are allowed for the rest of the match. Shooting position are prone, kneeling and standing or for us old geezers a sticks class which is off bucket ( stools ) and sticks ( bipods ) So you have to have your scope set to be able to see clear enough from 8 to 45 yards to hit the kill zone and use bracketing to judge target distances and know your guns trajectories at those ranges. A miss is 0 points, a faceplate hit without dropping target is 1 point, dropping the target is 2 points and each target is shot twice per lane so a 10 lane course would be total of 40 points for a perfect score. In this game a 200 dollar gun and scope has as good a chance of winning as a 4000 dollar gun and scope based on how well the shooter knows his gun and ability..
The AAFTA game is comprised of three classes WFTF which is 12 fpe only and any scope power or parallax setting that can be adjusted and clicked during the match and you sit on a bum pad, kneeling or standing, open class which is 20 fpe limit and same scope rules of clicking and adjusting and shooting positions, hunter class which is 20fpe limit from bucket and sticks with max 16 power scope level and adjustable parallax but no clicking allowed. Targets are 10 to 55 yards and scored as a miss or faceplate hit as 0 points and dropping the target as 1 point with two shots per target. So a 10 lane course would be a total of 20 points for a prefect score. So obviously in this game money rules in that a 4000 dollar plus setup has a huge advantage over a 200 dollar setup regardless of shooters ability and knowledge of his gun. When you can use an 80 power scope that can range down to 1 foot increments and see the hairs on a flys legs at 55 yards its far easier to hit the kill zone. I have shot with others in AAFTA that have 8000 plus in their guns and scopes.
I am not sure if the small course we would set up will be for AAFTA rules of 10 to 55 yards for targets or for the UK game we shoot now which is 8 to 45 yards.
So a lane is generally 5 to 8 yards wide and out to 80 yards will be more than enough for setup of targets at varying ranges. I see no reason that 5 yards width per lane would not be plenty of spacing. If we setup 10 lanes then that would be 50 yards in width. Can do less lanes if needed due to space limitation. Shooting will be done from sitting, prone, kneeling, standing and bucket and sticks ( bipods ) so no need for any benches or chairs.
The targets get reset by strings attached to them that are placed at the shooting position so can be reset workout need to go down range while shooting is in progress. I am sure we will have a scored match or two for those that want to compete, but also see no reason that the targets cannot be shot at ones leisure all day provided proper safety guidelines are followed. Common sense is key here just as on any other shooting range.
Yes a 50 by 80 yard area should be plenty of room for a 10 lane course to be setup for all to enjoy.
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Perfect... the bull ring is 50yds x 80yds and fenced to keep wonderers out. It has bleechers on both sides. This is adjacent to the 120 - 150 yd range.
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Perfect... the bull ring is 50yds x 80yds and fenced to keep wonderers out. It has bleechers on both sides. This is adjacent to the 120 - 150 yd range.
Should work out perfect for sure.
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No new posts since Feb 26th, just checking in due to the coronavirus thing, is everything still on track for May? If anything has been posted about this I've missed it, otherwise still planning to attend, if not I need to cancel my hotel reservation so I won't get billed for it.
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No new posts since Feb 26th, just checking in due to the coronavirus thing, is everything still on track for May? If anything has been posted about this I've missed it, otherwise still planning to attend, if not I need to cancel my hotel reservation so I won't get billed for it.
Been wondering the same thing ???
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Sorry for not posting.... as of right now the plan is still a go. Of course if this virus thing continues to grow and more restrictions are put on social gatherings, we have to make a new plan. I'm just taking it day by day right now.
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Just a little off topic SWMBO and I were planning a few days in the mountains from 3/29 to 4/3 but the place we were going to stay has closed due to the Covid-19 virus >:( >:(
Now we will have a whole week to paint and do yard work. Oh joy !!!! ::) ::) :P :P :P
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I wonder if the Rutledge Inn has plans of
Shutting down ??
When I get time today, I will call them.
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Myself am just going to see how this virus situation plays out over the next month or so. Unfortunately I am one of the high risk geezer individuals with having heart issues, lung issues and diabetes so got to be vigilante in staying clear of any chances of being in contact with contagious individuals.
Time will tell.
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Not to worry, way back in 1981, Dean Koontz predicted this would happen and it would disappear as quickly as it appeared, so it should be long gone by the time of the Fun Shoot! ;D Besides, I saw this on the internet, so it must be true! :o
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Lol.. yep, lots can happen in 2 months.
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As I predicted, as soon as I committed to going my doctor would give me a surgery date. Yep, March 25. I might be ambulatory by mid May so I am back in the "we'll see" category. >:(
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Yep there have been more predictions of the world ending from climate change going back to the 60s and yet we are still here so all things do pass eventually including us.
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We're still shooting in SC, every month for the past five years.....
This month we will be adding hand sanitizer and Clorox wipes right next to the remoil.....
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Well spoke to Matt at the CMP today and they are officially closed completely until June 1st and possibly longer so they will not be attending our fun shoot in any capacity as it stands now. If we decide to postpone the fun shoot till after June 1st then I will revisit with Matt to see if they will attend.
He did say the upper management was open to attending till the covid-19 started.
BD
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I will contact the courthouse and see how much notice I need to give them to postpone. If it's, like, 30 days we have a month to see where this deal is going.
That is, if the courthouse is even open.... I understand the Governor has ordered them closed.
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Was gonna post some pictures of a reactive spinner target that I'm making about 10 of to bring to the fun shoot but forgot the announcement gate won't let me load pictures, will put them in the Darkside, a moderator can move them from there if they chose.
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I will contact the courthouse and see how much notice I need to give them to postpone. If it's, like, 30 days we have a month to see where this deal is going.
That is, if the courthouse is even open.... I understand the Governor has ordered them closed.
Yea its a definite waiting game right now. I was wondering if your plant is closing down for 10 days starting Monday since the Honda plant here in Lincoln is and all of its local suppliers are as well. Lots of folks out of work and staying home.
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Yes, they shut us down at the end of the night shift on Friday.
We supply Hyundai in Montgomery. They were shutdown on Wednesday after a team member tested positive for the virus.
As of now, we are shut down through March 31st. They will completely sanitize our plant and all will be screened (not tested) for symptoms before allowed back in the plant.
Thankfully, I am a salaried employee and my pay will continue. Many are not. We employ around 750 people at our plant.
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I guess I'm lucky, my Home Depot in Nashville is still open. If they do begin to close stores in and around Nashville my understanding is that my store will be the last to close, it has always been their big money-making store. We could end up with people at my store that are from other stores if more people choose to stay home, we have had about 32-35 employees who have chosen to stay home at this point. Home Depot stepped up and has given all its full-time employees an additional 80 hours of sick pay. At 65 I hope I don't need to use it but may stay home voluntarily if the number of C19 cases continues to rise in Nashville.
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On the upside traveling through Birmingham daily has never been smoother! Even malfunction junction is flowing like water. I make it home from work in record time lately. Sorry... Having a "glass half full" moment...
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I guess I'm lucky, my Home Depot in Nashville is still open. If they do begin to close stores in and around Nashville my understanding is that my store will be the last to close, it has always been their big money-making store. We could end up with people at my store that are from other stores if more people choose to stay home, we have had about 32-35 employees who have chosen to stay home at this point. Home Depot stepped up and has given all its full-time employees an additional 80 hours of sick pay. At 65 I hope I don't need to use it but may stay home voluntarily if the number of C19 cases continues to rise in Nashville.
I think they are also taking into consideration that folks need building supplies for repairs from the recent hurricane/tornado in and around Nashville.
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Hardware/home repair stores are considered essential stores and are not subject to closure in Alabama at this point as of yet. Things may change.
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Lowes where I work has cut store hours and are now closing at 8:30 PMMonday through Saturday and close on Sunday at 7 PM
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I would definitely attend if the event was to happen.
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Great to hear.... we're taking it day by day.
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Bill, glad to hear you’re taking it day by day and haven’t shut it down. Also glad to hear you’re open to moving the date if necessary. I kick myself for not going last year when it was here in Arkansas. But I do HVAC and typically I’m swamped right now, it’s hard to take time off for much March/April til around September/October. So even your shoot was iffy for me, but I have to say, I love Alabama! I was stationed at Ft. McClellan in Anniston for 5 years (92-97) and have a lot of friends that stayed after they got out of the Army. I was there for our reunion last summer. Right now I’m getting upside down so there’s probably no way I could make the shoot even if things get back on track. But I’m not going to say I can’t make it still, if the date gets moved, as we are all taking it day by day. So if the date gets moved and for some reason things work out, boy I’d love to come. We’ll all keep hanging on, and of course I’ll keep watching this thread.
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Yes..... moving the date is an option. As of right now it would be illegal to bring this many people into close proximity of each other even if we wanted to.
When I have options I will post them to see if we can find a date which best fits all of us.
As for now, it's just a wait n see thing.
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well i'm cancelling reservations at the rutledge, i really dont think this stuff will
clear by then...no matter what our wonderful governor says ???
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I'm holding out till the last few days before the shoot to cancel unless the fun shoot is officially rescheduled.
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Still in holding pattern as well.
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Spoke with Travis as to which direction we should go. Next week I will contact the courthouse to see what our options are for postponing or cancelling. None of us know when this thing might blow over and what the turnout would be even if it does.
The company I work for is the largest employer in our county. We are shut down with plans to open early next month. Our communities are being strained. Our state is still under the 'stay at home' order as of this morning.
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NY Gov. Cuomo has extended the stay at home order to May 15 and will extend it further depending on the number of new cases and hospital admissions vs discharges also the status of possible treatment options along with the availability of both antibody and viral tests. He has also upped the face covering mandate to anyone out in public and close proximity to others.
Right now I am ready to find someplace with zero other people and a good trout stream ::) ::) ::) :P :P
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Spoke with Travis as to which direction we should go. Next week I will contact the courthouse to see what our options are for postponing or cancelling. None of us know when this thing might blow over and what the turnout would be even if it does.
The company I work for is the largest employer in our county. We are shut down with plans to open early next month. Our communities are being strained. Our state is still under the 'stay at home' order as of this morning.
Bill, it looks like Texas and Alabama *may* be the leaders in re-opening.
The economic fallout is going to be MUCH worse than the virus.
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Trade lives for economy?
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what he said ^^^^
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Trade lives for economy?
Apparently you don't know much about the "Great Depression" and the lives lost because of it.
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The country will come back from a recession, loved ones don't come back from the grave.
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The country will come back from a recession, loved ones don't come back from the grave.
The numbers simply don't support destroying the economy of the USA. Believe it or not.
More people will die if the economy is not "allowed" to work than this virus could ever cause to die.
The flu is STILL causing more deaths than Covid-19 as I write this. However, we have never shut down the US economy for the flu.
People will still die after the economy is re-opened. MORE people will die if the economy is not re-opened.
We didn't shut down the economy for AIDS and it was a CERTAIN death sentence when it was first detected/diagnosed.
The longer the economy is shut down the more people will eventually die because of economic reasons. Much more than the C-19 could ever do.
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The country will come back from a recession, loved ones don't come back from the grave.
The numbers simply don't support destroying the economy of the USA. Believe it or not.
More people will die if the economy is not "allowed" to work than this virus could ever cause to die.
The flu is STILL causing more deaths than Covid-19 as I write this. However, we have never shut down the US economy for the flu.
People will still die after the economy is re-opened. MORE people will die if the economy is not re-opened.
We didn't shut down the economy for AIDS and it was a CERTAIN death sentence when it was first detected/diagnosed.
The longer the economy is shut down the more people will eventually die because of economic reasons. Much more than the C-19 could ever do.
+1 And for the record I am in the highest risk category for death from this virus.
BD
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We didn't shut down the economy for AIDS and it was a CERTAIN death sentence when it was first detected/diagnosed..
that is gotta be the most non sensical comment of this thread. what? AIDS is transmitted like Covid 19? that is plane asinine. No. the economy is not going down the toilet and we will make it through. One thing is certain, we goota be here for it to be an economy. Some people fear losing comfort more than their lives... Dont bother responding to this... when someone close to you is hanging on the brink on an ICU you can come back and argue your pennies.
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CDC estimates that the burden of illness during the 2018–2019 season included an estimated 35.5 million people getting sick with influenza, 16.5 million people going to a health care provider for their illness, 490,600 hospitalizations, and 34,200 deaths from influenza
from the CDC report.
so far this year in the US only:
Covid 19: 40403
Flu: 5228
the only difference is that the flu killed from Jan 1st. Covid is a "late starter", lets say... still think is "like the flu"?
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We didn't shut down the economy for AIDS and it was a CERTAIN death sentence when it was first detected/diagnosed..
that is gotta be the most non sensical comment of this thread. what? AIDS is transmitted like Covid 19? that is plane asinine. No. the economy is not going down the toilet and we will make it through. One thing is certain, we goota be here for it to be an economy. Some people fear losing comfort more than their lives... Dont bother responding to this... when someone close to you is hanging on the brink on an ICU you can come back and argue your pennies.
very good LD 8)
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CDC estimates that the burden of illness during the 2018–2019 season included an estimated 35.5 million people getting sick with influenza, 16.5 million people going to a health care provider for their illness, 490,600 hospitalizations, and 34,200 deaths from influenza
from the CDC report.
so far this year in the US only:
Covid 19: 5902
Flu: 5228
the only difference is that the flu killed from Jan 1st. Covid is a "late starter", lets say... still think is "like the flu"?
How do we know that some of those deaths attributed to COVID were not actually from flu? We don't. It's entirely possible that COVID was here and making people ill in late Nov or early December. That being said, flu death projections by the CDC are for up to 60,000 +. We won't know for quite some time what the real numbers, on either flu OR Covid....that is if we ever DO really know the numbers.
And now....back to the topic at hand....the GTA Funshoot, not COVID or death.
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sorry about the snafu... entered Covid state deaths vs US count... yep, we are at 40403
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lizzie, i apologize for the number change... just realized that i was about 35k off.
we can go back to all we want but lets just let that number sink in...
so a projection of 60k+ for the year is still going to be surpassed and then some by this new disease... numbers are numbers.
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Not to derail this thread but at this time no one can say how many will/have died from the flu or actual covid-19, but here is the CDCs statistics from 2010/2011 flu season to 2017/2018 flu season. In link scroll down to "how many adults die from flu each year." In 2017/2018 flu season the number was an estimated 79,000. It has risen every year in the report.
https://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/season/flu-season-2018-2019.htm (https://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/season/flu-season-2018-2019.htm)
How many adults die from flu each year?
Flu deaths in adults are not nationally notifiable. In order to monitor influenza related deaths in all age groups, CDC tracks pneumonia and influenza (P&I)–attributed deaths through the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) Mortality Reporting System. This system tracks the proportion of death certificates processed that list pneumonia or influenza as the underlying or contributing cause of death. This system provides an overall indication of whether flu-associated deaths are elevated, but does not provide an exact number of how many people died from flu. As it does for the numbers of flu cases, doctor’s visits and hospitalizations, CDC also estimates deaths in the United States using mathematical modeling. CDC estimates that from 2010-2011 to 2017-2018, influenza-associated deaths in the United States ranged from a low of 12,000 (during 2011-2012) to a high of 79,000 (during 2017-2018). The model used to estimate flu-associated deaths uses a ratio of deaths-to-hospitalizations in order to estimate the total flu-related deaths during a season. For more information: How CDC Estimates Burden.
BD
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lizzie, i apologize for the number change... just realized that i was about 35k off.
we can go back to all we want but lets just let that number sink in...
so a projection of 60k+ for the year is still going to be surpassed and then some by this new disease... numbers are numbers.
No...on this thread, covid and death does not matter. Take it to one of the covid or coronavirus threads if you aren't intetested in the Funshoot.
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if you aren't intetested in the Funshoot.
I am. actually still going if we are still having it. my intertest on the Fun shoot has nothing to do with the hidden political banter masquarading as health concern. so please if you are going to "moderate" my comments and then make it sound as if im trolling the thread, make it a general moderation to all parties involved. Or just ban me if you please. Have been here long enough to see through the BS. With all do respect.
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if you aren't intetested in the Funshoot.
I am. actually still going if we are still having it. my intertest on the Fun shoot has nothing to do with the hidden political banter masquarading as health concern. so please if you are going to "moderate" my comments and then make it sound as if im trolling the thread, make it a general moderation to all parties involved. Or just ban me if you please. Have been here long enough to see through the BS. With all do respect.
LD please take a deep breath an respect the moderators we try hard to keep things balanced around the forum and Lizzie is as fair minded and non political as it gets. You have been a member in good standing for a long time and I have known you on this forum since before I became a mod or you had left Long Island. We are all stressed over the present situation and we all need to remember that no matter the storm some will always pay a higher price than others.
My wife's mom is in a nursing home 3 hours away and her 80 y/o father is living home alone the same 3hrs away. On top of that she is a pediatric RN working in the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Dept. She gets all her information first hand through email from NYU Langone where she works. Numbers do not give a complete picture they are just statistics . My wife is living the reality of Covid=19 every day at work in the hospital :( :( :( :( :(
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if you aren't intetested in the Funshoot.
I am. actually still going if we are still having it. my intertest on the Fun shoot has nothing to do with the hidden political banter masquarading as health concern. so please if you are going to "moderate" my comments and then make it sound as if im trolling the thread, make it a general moderation to all parties involved. Or just ban me if you please. Have been here long enough to see through the BS. With all do respect.
If AM interested in the Fun shoot, and had planned to attend (I usually fly out yearly for the event)- and am hoping it will still happen this year.
This is Bill's thread about an event he is hosting for all who want to come, and it is NOT the place for political discussion. Period. There are at least a couple of threads in the back room concerning The coronavirus, and you are perfectly welcome to post in those.
And just fyi.....I did not moderate your comments. I simply told you guys that this is not the place for discussion of the viral issue, so take your thoughts on the virus to the appropriate threads and forum board, and why in the heck you'd think I was in the least bit interested in "banning" you, is beyond my imagination.
Simply leave the politics, disease and death comments out of Bill's thread, and take them where they can be discussed.
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The country will come back from a recession, loved ones don't come back from the grave.
The numbers simply don't support destroying the economy of the USA. Believe it or not.
More people will die if the economy is not "allowed" to work than this virus could ever cause to die.
The flu is STILL causing more deaths than Covid-19 as I write this. However, we have never shut down the US economy for the flu.
People will still die after the economy is re-opened. MORE people will die if the economy is not re-opened.
We didn't shut down the economy for AIDS and it was a CERTAIN death sentence when it was first detected/diagnosed.
The longer the economy is shut down the more people will eventually die because of economic reasons. Much more than the C-19 could ever do.
Wow.....I apparently missed several politically-charged posts in the thread. Please see my last post above, which was a reply to one of Lily'sdad's post. This applies to the posts which have taken this thread off its intended course.
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Lizzie, guys. I apologize. Let’s bury this as we might ( hopefully) rub shoulders and laugh about it at the shoot. Im still looking forward to it and to see you all. Again, i apologize sincerely.
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Apologies here as well.
BD
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The whole thing is getting the better of a lot of us.. making us edgy and what not. I have even been a little shorter with Betty Lou and Rambo lately.
To make matters worse.. we had some pretty bad weather blow through here last night and we had been without power for the past 18 hours. Power lines and trees down everywhere. So far one death reported... a tree fell on a mobile home killing one.... and BTW, that's one more death than the virus has killed in our county.
Alabama is one of the states expected to open back up before most others but, the chance of the fun shoot happening on time, if at all, is still hard to determine.
The courthouse is still closed but I was able to get ahold of the probate office and renew the stickers for my tags. I asked if they would transfer me to the office that schedules the events at the AG Center and I was told they were closed and nobody was manning the phones.
Unfortunately that is all the info I can provide at this time.
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Lizzie and Don..... thanks for looking out in my absence..... ;)
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I was finally able to contact the Events Department at our local courthouse today. They have been closed due to the pandemic. They are the folks that handle the scheduling for events held at the Ag Center.
At their advice I cancelled the May 16th - 17th Fun Shoot East. At this point, our state is still closed to these types of events for at least the next 2 weeks. The closure may even be extended beyond that.
I would hope to plan a Fun Shoot in the fall of this year but nobody knows how this thing is going to play out.
For those of you who have made raffle and door prize donation we have options:
1) We can hang on to the items and see what happens in the fall.
2) I can transfer the items to the GTA for forum raffles or support of other planned events.
3) I can return the items to those who donated them.
If you choose to have them returned, please allow time for me to do so. I only have the USPS as an option for shipping and I'm not sure if they are even accepting packages for shipping right now... I'll check into that if needed.
Betty Lou and I were sooo looking forward to this Fun Shoot and we are very sorry for any inconvenience it may cause some of you. We will now look forward to the next opportunity to host one.
Please, everyone stay healthy and safe.
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Thanks for the update, Bill! This pandemic has really impacted a lot of things! Hopefully things will return to normal soon and we can all get back to our lives! Stay safe and healthy!
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No problem Paul..
I really wanted to make some sort of announcement sooner but I wasn't able to contact anyone in this department of the courthouse. We feel that even if we were permitted to have this event, the turnout would not be good. So, we will wait until we can insure that this event will be a fun shoot for everyone (see what I did there? ;) ).
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Thanks Bill for letting us know, and for all of your many efforts to put this shoot together for us. I understand the cancellation, but was really looking forward to going.
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This will happen Keith.... sooner or later. Even if it's on a smaller scale, it will happen.
The Ag Center is just too perfect of a venue for us not to have a Fun Shoot there eventually.
Trust me, ya'll do not want to attend an outdoor event in the heat of mid summer in this area of lower Alabama.
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Thanks Bill for the heads up as I was looking forward to the fun shoot as well but also had mixed emotions as to being safe at the same time since I am in the high risk category as well. The usps is till accepting package since I just sent one out yesterday at least here in oxford.
I will be eagerly awaiting when we can get it back scheduled to be able to put faces to names.
BD
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I will continue to follow, Bill. When you can pick a new date, I sure hope I can make it.
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Thanks Bill for the update. It's tough for all of us but much safer as well. October would be better weather wise unless mother nature decides to have other plans.
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Good decision, Bill. My Judy and I were discussing the event two days ago. We had decided not to attend if it was in Mid-May. Mid-summer would have been okay by me (South Louisiana born); but others would have suffered. In the fall will be much more enjoyable. I will be watching.
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Oh, well if it ends up being held this fall, then I may be able to attend!
Yeah... I know... my post just canceled the event... (chuckle)
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If it wasnt so far away id be super interested. If we could get an event closer to new england like Virginia area id be there.
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If it wasnt so far away id be super interested. If we could get an event closer to new england like Virginia area id be there.
We shoot in SC every Month. In Oct we have a three day event.
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Bill , Not surprised I look forward to trying to attend in the fall if the Fun Shoot happens then
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If it wasnt so far away id be super interested. If we could get an event closer to new england like Virginia area id be there.
That sounds like fun! I'd love to see Virginia, and a fun shoot would be a great excuse for the trip!