Author Topic: Looking for Fun Shoot 2018 location (Read 17413 times))

lizzie · « **Reply #80 on:** January 24, 2018, 08:33:51 AM »

A couple of primary things needed are a good (safe) place for setting up targets and shooting.
A place under cover for setting up the raffle items, and for vendors is needed, then a way to set up for prepping the meal offered to those attending.....my experience is that it's the mid-day meal on Saturday.

ezman604 · « **Reply #81 on:** January 24, 2018, 09:20:12 AM »

Quote from: jimmymc2900 on January 24, 2018, 04:29:46 AM

I don't know what is really needed for the shoot. But I still offer my place. It has room to shoot just about anything you want, A 24' X 40' barn heated and airconditioned, Kitchen, and bathroom. Room to camp at the barn, or I have a house up the road with a pond in the back yard and plenty of room to camp up there. The camping would be primitive. Google map 2900 West County Rd. 750 south Commiskey In. and that is the barn. 2290 west county road 750 south Commiskey In. is the house. It is only a half mile up the road from the barn. All I ask is you let me know a few days before so I can make sure it is mowed and ready.
We are having the Spring Fling there the second weekend in April. Come check it out then if you would like. It will be a lot of fun.

Jimmy

MANY thanks Jimmy. Take a look at the last Fun Shoot event and see the setup that works for us.

https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=120157.240

https://www.flickr.com/photos/36026557@N05/albums/72157681117764034

Liz about summed it up well. We need a safe shooting line (preferably covered) that is at least 100' wide. Even with our setup the last 2-3 years our firing line was still a bit short during the peak attendance times. Some of us tried to accommodate others by giving up or sharing our firing line space. I for one allowed others to freely use my table, chairs and shooting accessories while I milled around and took care of the event business.
Anyway, we would need adequate restroom facilities, a covered and preferred enclosed area for door prizes and vendor setup. And a place to serve the food. I have a 30' canvas as well as a 10' pop-up. I have 6 tables and a few chairs I could bring. We might be able to make it work but I'm just a bit concerned with the parking arrangements for everyone plus those driving RV's. The fairgrounds was a fantastic venue for us, I just wish we still had that available. I guess we have been spoiled with what we had for the last 3 years.

I'm still talking with the folks over on RimfireCentral to see if we can make it happen in Horseshoe Bend, AR. It's at or next to the expo center and might be more capable of handling our bunch. There is an airport right there also. Looking at the area, it appears to be a sportsman's paradise. Rich and others would appreciate the abundance of fishing holes.
Will keep pushing forward and working out the logistics. MANY thanks to all for the help, advice and recommendations.
More to follow.

oldpro · « **Reply #82 on:** January 25, 2018, 03:50:16 AM »

I will also need a spot to rest out of the sun after being poisoned by my so called friends with White Lighting Lol... Not falling for that one this year! Seriously though Liz nailed it. And being prepared for inclement weather that can pop up is a must so a indoor area is almost a must.

Tater · « **Reply #83 on:** January 25, 2018, 12:31:17 PM »

Quote from: oldpro on January 25, 2018, 03:50:16 AM

I will also need a spot to rest out of the sun after being poisoned by my so called friends with White Lighting Lol... Not falling for that one this year! Seriously though Liz nailed it. And being prepared for inclement weather that can pop up is a must so a indoor area is almost a must.

Yeah, we were all pretty packed into the clubhouse last year during the thunderstorm.

tracker1955 · « **Reply #84 on:** January 25, 2018, 09:35:54 PM »

Have you looked at Natchez Trace state park here in Tn. We stayed there with our church group three years ago. They have a rifle and pistol range wide enough and long enough to work for us. Also tent and RV camping, just spread out a bit. There is also a lodge building that can be rented for the rest.

lizzie · « **Reply #85 on:** January 25, 2018, 11:33:02 PM »

Interessting suggesion Tom. Sounds like a good place!

ezman604 · « **Reply #86 on:** January 26, 2018, 12:04:06 AM »

Hmmm....
45 minutes away. And I didn't know they had a range there. I will most DEFINITELY research this one!!!
Will see what I can find out. This is a beautiful place. And fishing too!!!
Many thanks Tom.

OleTomCat · « **Reply #87 on:** January 26, 2018, 01:22:23 AM »

Quote from: ezman604 on January 26, 2018, 12:04:06 AM

Hmmm....
45 minutes away. And I didn't know they had a range there. I will most DEFINITELY research this one!!!
Will see what I can find out. This is a beautiful place. And fishing too!!!
Many thanks Tom.

Only problem I see is that camping is so far from the range, rest of it looks great to me, I might even be able to get the wife to come if the cabins are still available...

Here is the Map: http://tnstateparks.com/assets/pdf/additional-content/park-maps/Natchez_Trace_State_Park.pdf

Hsbgshop · « **Reply #88 on:** January 29, 2018, 04:09:50 PM »

Hello all....

I’m the fellow who has been in contact with Dave about a shoot/Show combination with rimfire guys in Horseshoe Bend, AR. We tried to make contact on the rimfirecenteal message board to no avail. I tried emailing him directly and that didn’t work.....so here I am trying it here in your camp..

I hope you’ll have me gracefully.

Since this is a complex topic with many concerns and questions on both sides, I’d like to make myself available here to maybe help out in a decision.

I am the owner of the Expo center in HSB and also the property owner that can host a firing line adjacent to the Expo grounds. Camping is very possible and very private. All of this is within walking distance of the Expo.

Anyway, thanks for the invite here and the opportunity to talk with all of you in a direction to make our hobbies the best they can be.

Eric

ezman604 · « **Reply #89 on:** January 29, 2018, 04:19:16 PM »

Hey Eric, fantastic to have you aboard. After I approved your membership I added a comment to your introduction. But I'll follow up here also. My contact info is below my avatar. You can email or private message me. Believe me, we won't have the same issues here as we saw on RFC.

I'm excited about the possibility of us combining events. It would be fun and educational for us all, I'm certain!!!
Drop me a message and we can exchange phone numbers. I can be reached or can call you any weekday after 5:30pm central and just about any time on the weekend.
Again, welcome. I'm looking forward to speaking with you very soon!!!!
SAFE & Happy Shooting!!!!
Dave

Oh, and just for you to get an idea, take a look at this thread. This is last years event and you can see how we were set up.
https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=120157.0

If you wish, skip to around page 12-13 to see most of the pictures.

Privateer · « **Reply #90 on:** January 29, 2018, 06:56:16 PM »

I'm seeing a 11 or 12 hour drive in my future.

You know the Daisy Museum is only another 4 hours west don't you?

triggertreat · « **Reply #91 on:** January 29, 2018, 07:11:51 PM »

I still have my fingers crossed for Natchez Trace State Park, TN. The AK one would add ~ 4 more hours compared to KY.

ezman604 · « **Reply #92 on:** January 29, 2018, 10:53:45 PM »

I can't get anyone from NT to reply to my messages. Crazy thing is the message went to The American Gun Owners Alliance in PA? I have the phone number for the park office, I will call them tomorrow.
I have place a poll about Horseshoe Bend, AR. I just had a great conversation with Eric and we were both feeling each other out as to what we need/want. We are still trying to figure out if this will work for all of us.
Any members close to Horseshoe Bend? Can maybe meet up with Eric and take a look for us? Might be a road trip this weekend for me and the better half.

Earl · « **Reply #93 on:** January 29, 2018, 11:17:50 PM »

Quote from: eezapz2101 on November 27, 2017, 03:44:37 PM

hello
what about a big and crazy idea?
have you guys considered taking that event south of the border? we have nothing like that in mexico
i live in san felipe baja california mexico, where the SCORE BAJA 250 OFF ROAD RACE takes place.
im shure something can be arranged, we are in need of activity turism and plus everything its cheaper down here in mexico jeje

heres the map
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i just felt like putting it out there.

Dave, PLEASE DO NOT consider Mexico or California!!!

ezman604 · « **Reply #94 on:** January 29, 2018, 11:22:31 PM »

I think I have ruled those out with my 6 hour one way travel limit.

OleTomCat · « **Reply #95 on:** January 30, 2018, 01:39:28 AM »

Ar would be to far for me, Tn is a long enough drive....

Tater · « **Reply #96 on:** January 30, 2018, 01:54:54 AM »

Quote from: OleTomCat on January 30, 2018, 01:39:28 AM

Ar would be to far for me, Tn is a long enough drive....

Probably the same here.

Booger · « **Reply #97 on:** January 30, 2018, 07:40:50 AM »

Cali is out for me too. My X is living there and the state is not big enough for both of us.

mobilemail · « **Reply #98 on:** January 30, 2018, 09:21:58 AM »

I drive to Jonesboro for work sometimes, this is no different. I would be there if work and other life stuff allow it.

Does this place have any bike trails?

ezman604 · « **Reply #99 on:** January 30, 2018, 10:00:03 AM »

Still researching but it's tough to find a location that I think we need to be comfortable and enjoy. And one that is within a suitable travel range for most. I guess we could just throw up canopies about anywhere and get by. But to have a really enjoyable event, there are certain things we need. I'm going to call Natchez Trace State Park today since my online messages are not being returned. We need more choices folks, this is tough. I need/would like to stay within roughly 6 hour drive from middle West TN. We need a shooting range of probably 200 yards long by roughly 100' wide. We need some indoor facilities for the raffle items as well as vendor setup. We need rest room facilities and would be a BIG plus to have a kitchen area. We need camping space. Some preferably with water, waste and power. It's tough to find....believe me.
Any other suggestions/recommendations/ideas you have PLEASE let me know.

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