Author Topic: GTA FUN SHOOT EAST (Read 38636 times - 2 votes)
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Earl · « **Reply #220 on:** January 17, 2020, 03:13:32 PM »

Quote from: BackStop on January 17, 2020, 08:21:59 AM

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.

tracker1955 · « **Reply #221 on:** January 17, 2020, 03:34:20 PM »

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.

avator · « **Reply #222 on:** January 17, 2020, 03:37:23 PM »

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.

avator · « **Reply #223 on:** January 17, 2020, 03:52:25 PM »

Quote from: tracker1955 on January 17, 2020, 03:34:20 PM

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 !!!

ezman604 · « **Reply #224 on:** January 17, 2020, 04:06:44 PM »

Quote from: OleTomCat on January 17, 2020, 12:42:39 AM

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!!!

avator · « **Reply #225 on:** January 17, 2020, 04:13:51 PM »

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.

lefteyeshot · « **Reply #226 on:** January 17, 2020, 05:05:50 PM »

I shoot with Al. I will try to get him to come. I'll be coming. I'll be 69 May 16.

avator · « **Reply #227 on:** January 17, 2020, 05:11:17 PM »

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.

Springrrrr · « **Reply #228 on:** January 17, 2020, 06:07:48 PM »

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

lefteyeshot · « **Reply #229 on:** January 17, 2020, 06:14:05 PM »

Bill you asked earlier. I'll have a couple of tables and a 10'x10' pop-up.

avator · « **Reply #230 on:** January 17, 2020, 06:19:05 PM »

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.

avator · « **Reply #231 on:** January 17, 2020, 06:23:11 PM »

Quote from: lefteyeshot on January 17, 2020, 06:14:05 PM

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.

avator · « **Reply #232 on:** January 17, 2020, 06:26:23 PM »

Luverne, Al. has one traffic light.... please don't shoot it out.... lol

Privateer · « **Reply #233 on:** January 17, 2020, 06:30:23 PM »

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

gendoc · « **Reply #234 on:** January 17, 2020, 06:50:45 PM »

Quote from: avator on January 17, 2020, 06:19:05 PM

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

avator · « **Reply #235 on:** January 17, 2020, 06:54:22 PM »

Quote from: gendoc on January 17, 2020, 06:50:45 PM

Quote from: avator on January 17, 2020, 06:19:05 PM
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

avator · « **Reply #236 on:** January 17, 2020, 06:55:13 PM »

Quote from: Privateer on January 17, 2020, 06:30:23 PM

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.

gendoc · « **Reply #237 on:** January 17, 2020, 06:57:57 PM »

Quote from: avator on January 17, 2020, 06:54:22 PM

Quote from: gendoc on January 17, 2020, 06:50:45 PM
Quote from: avator on January 17, 2020, 06:19:05 PM
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.....

avator · « **Reply #238 on:** January 17, 2020, 07:00:52 PM »

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.

Privateer · « **Reply #239 on:** January 17, 2020, 07:11:38 PM »

SWMBO is gonna check about coming with me this year!

She takes some fantastic pictures and plans to hang out and take pictures.

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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