***GTA Fun Shoot/Airgun Show 2015***

[ezman604]

I'm putting together a spreadsheet for Hargis. I need folks to let me know if you need a RV hookup or a camping spot. I have Rick Eusler and uncle paulie & Dockey 454 reserved for RV spots. If any others need them, please shoot me a pm or email. We have I believe 11 full hookups free of charge.
Thanks.

[Pappy]

Dave, if you are putting together an agenda for each day, that would be a great asset.  If your bogged down with enough already, I would completely understand.  Just a suggestion.
Thanks;


Pappy

[ezman604]

Dave, if you are putting together an agenda for each day, that would be a great asset.  If your bogged down with enough already, I would completely understand.  Just a suggestion.
Thanks;


Pappy

It most definitely will be drawn up and handed out at the event and hopefully before. A little premature because I have not gotten FIRM commitments from some folks. We are working on it though.

And yep, a bit bogged with many tasks already.
LOL

[Pappy]

Excellent, and understood ..... lots of logistics, and your efforts are certainly not going unnoticed here.
Thank you, again.

Allan

[ancient1one]

Anyone from CNY/Syracuse area looking to share in fuel costs and split the driving? I have a 4 door pickup. Send me a PM if interested. 

[ezman604]

OKAY...good info here.
Hargis just contacted me and said if you book at the Sparta Ramada (which has a restaurant and pool) give them code "GTA". That will get you a two queen bed room for $69!!!
You have to call them to get this rate, you can't do it online.
Call (859) 567-7223.

[smack6969]

Just booked today.   

FYI - Gal @ Ramada had a hard time finding the event looking for GTA. 

It is listed in the Ramada computer as GTA Gateway to Airguns.

Cheers

[454 Big Block Chevy]

I will note, i found a Paintball shop roughly 15 minute drive.  I will donate the use of (hopefully i'll get it back) the male/male foster adapter i have, so that MOST folks will be able to fill to 3000 or 4500 psi from a paintball shop, you WILL need to take your full setup (scuba tanks will need the full fill station to have your tank filled).  IF the shop is willing, maybe we can do a bulk buy in, pay a single fee, and for the duration of a few days, we can just go top off for nothing?  DEZ want me to try and square something like this with them?  They might enjoy the "show time" they get... post up a banner for them or something?

[ezman604]

Ed, there's still a lot of planning and negotiating going on for our event. We are asking the paintball shop to attend and bring the refill station. We are also looking at the local FD & Rescue to see if they might bring their HPA fill equipment also. We're working it.

[ezman604]

Also looking for suggestions or donations for targets for the Fun Shoot. I can build some stands but we need target ideas for the new venue.
We are used to having a lot of trees to hang reactive targets from and just plinking away from 20-80 yards. This year the range is virtually flat and open. I have some spinners and knockdowns I will bring but these are only good for .177 & .22 low to mid power. Any high power or .25 and above will most likely destroy them.
I have some and can buy more Shoot-N-C targets and I can make some 2x12 target stands. These are also set up with foam balls on dowels that make good reactives too. The boards are also drilled for golf tees. For our springer/PCP competition shooting.
Any ideas and contributions would be great. I'm also pondering the firing line setup. I'm thinking a rotating line so everyone can get a chance at the variety of targets. We can reserve an area for homesteaders too. Those that have their own targets they prefer and aren't interested in rotating through the targets.
It's YOUR event, I'm just the arranger. LOL
Ya'll throw your ideas and target ideas/donations and I'll run with them.
We do have planned a poker shoot and Hargis will be offering up cash prizes for the winners. We are also trying to plan a long distance (100-200 yard) competition. Will see how that pans out.
Would also ask for any new items you folks would like to donate to the event for door prizes/raffle items. Anything and everything shooting related accepted and appreciated.

[Geoff]

I am one that plans to bring my own targets, so an area where I can set them up to shoot would be nice.  My only question will be if I leave them overnight or pack them up when I am ready to stop for the day.

[ezman604]

We will have security there so leaving them should be no problem. We also have some camping onsite, like at Gene's. Some in RV's also. So I think we will be covered as far as security. But if you are more comfortable packing up in the evenings, that is kewl too. We will probably have room in the concession building to temporarily stash stuff. I MAY also pull an enclosed trailer, not certain if I need to yet. If I do, it can be used as locked overnight storage.

[Geoff]

good to know, thanks Dave

[mudduck48]

That is nice. Have one here in Ventura, county Ca. We have the Ojhi Valley gun club range not to far from here where they hosted the 1984 Olympic shooting. They have a lot of area for RV parking. They have a 200 yard range. Move over alittle and they have a 600 yard range. I know it will never happen, but it sure beats driving back east, for us on the left cost any way. 

[tomII]

I'm very glad you sent the email so I didn't miss this one. It's only about 3 or so hours from us so we are planning on attending. It sounds like a great time and a good excuse to pick up a new air rifle- saving on shipping and what not LOL.

[marty2]

Would love to attend but unfortunately I have a Motorcycle event that same weekend that I haven't missed in 9 years.

Is this event held the same time every year? I would really like to make it to one. The MC event I attend is held around this same time every year.

[ezman604]

Yep Marty, our event is always in May and usually around the middle of the month. We just dodge other events like Mother's Day and other gun related annual events.
Wish you could be there. Maybe next year.

[QVTom]

I just spoke with Hargis Davis, the owner/operator of the fair grounds.  Wow, what a great guy!  I can say with authority that we the GTA  and all others that are attending are in for a first class treat.  Hargis is a shooting enthusiast of all disciplines and he knows what shooters want and need when participating in an event like the GTA fun shoot.  Congratulations DEz on landing this venue!

If your are on the fence or your plans can be cancelled and reworked I highly recommend you attend this event.  Be there! I will

Tom

[ezman604]

Yep, Hargis is one outstanding guy. We chat once or twice a week now going over the event. We both feed off each other and keep each other stoked about the event. It really is going to be monumental and lay the groundwork for even better things to come. VERY exciting times.
Today we discussed the shooting competitions and the prize money. Yes, prize money. He is not only giving us the entire facility at no cost this year but also putting up $1000 total in prize funds. What we are thinking of doing is a poker shoot. We will have 10 rounds with $100 to the winner of each round. We will also have our usual springer/PCP paintball competition with trophies and prizes for the top two of each category.
Now, with the increased interest in big bore, we are adding another new competition. Let's face it, we weren't too comfortable shooting big bores at Gene's. We COULD but we only had like 75 yards and the noise MAY have be cause for more blue uniform visits. We had permits but...
Anyway, the thoughts are a 100 yard steel plate. One shot instant elimination for big bores. That's anything over .257 cal. Trophies and maybe prizes like gift certificates or cash. Will have to see on this one. But you can count on us having more events and more prizes to offer than ever before. This is because we are growing and because of YOUR support!!!
Hargis will also be holding a training class for range safety officers Friday 16th. If you attend, you can become a certified NRA range safety officer. NEAT!!!
And speaking of range safety, we will be following all range safety rules and ask that you abide by those rules to keep this a safe and fun event. We will have local LE folks there as range safety folks as well as EMS (and hope we don't need them). We want to have fun but safely!!!
I have talked with him about the Saturday meal. His crew will be serving up food (you can purchase) throughout the event. He says folks come from all around for his burgers. So we are in for a treat. We generally have a meal Saturday lunch time furnished by GTA. I plan on smoking 5-6 Boston Butts there and having them fresh with all the fixins. His folks will serve it up but for the most part, it's a throw it on the table and you shuffle through and serve yourself type deal. We're still working out the details but this is what I am planning.
LOTS of raffle items, T-shirts & caps for you to purchase to show your GTA pride and help support your forum. Actually we aren't making much on these items, it's really just to get the merchandise out to you.
Throughout the event, please purchase raffle tickets. THOSE do bring in funds to pay for the event and keep the forum going. At any time, we will gladly accept donations also. Please see me if you feel a desire to do so. It will be GREATLY appreciated and used appropriately!!! We may purchase a "Thank you" gift for Hargis to not only show our appreciation for ALL he is doing for us but to butter him up for next year in hopes he will want to do it again. LOL
Also please keep in mind this event is larger than in the past and takes a lot of coordination. We can use help in many areas like ticket sales, target setup and just all kinds of things. Please volunteer a little time to help so all of us can have SOME time to shoot and enjoy the event. I know I would greatly appreciate it since I wind up working most of the time and get very little trigger time. I don't mind at all, I'd rather see you enjoy yourself. But I wanted to toss that out for you. Besides, Teresa told me to say that. And I gotta do what the boss says. LOL
The vendor list is growing. I'm excited that Tom is coming and brining the .357 Slayer to show off. Several vendors are bringing airguns and related equipment to offer up for sale. Bring plenty of cash, I expect to see some really good bargains.
If you craftsmen and women wish to bring your personally made items to sell, please do!!! This is your chance to shine. Also please bring any airguns, pieces/parts or airgun related items to sell or trade. We encourage it and I actually look forward to wheeler dealer bartering.
I hope to get a little time to build some of my folding gun racks and bring to sell. Will see though, I am booked pretty solid and have very little time for my projects these days. Making those is therapy for me!!! Will see, I hope to bring a few.
Anyway, as Tom said, if at all possible, COME ON OUT. I guarantee you will enjoy it!!!
And I'm looking forward to seeing my buddies from years past. And to shake the hands and put a face to those of you I haven't met in person before. It's a Fun Shoot/Airgun Show, but it's mainly a GTA family reunion as any of the long time attendees will tell you.
Safe travels and hope to see you there!!!

[linsfreak]

just bought two targets and I will bring my old one.

one of these

https://www.pyramydair.com/product/gamo-squirrel-field-target-w-4-kill-zone-reducers?a=464

and one of these.....

https://www.pyramydair.com/product/stoeger-arms-steel-spinner-1-arm-2-plates?a=4514



Bring this old one to

https://www.pyramydair.com/product/gamo-rocker-pellet-trap-resets-with-center-shot?a=312