Issue 4 Roanoke Rifle & Revolver Club ~ P.O. Box 12453 ~ Roanoke, VA 24025 April 2014 RRRC supports Franklin County High School AIR FORCE JROTC Shooting Team The Firing Line HEADLINE NEWS BULLETS Final notices for non-paid renewals of membership dues have been mailed. You must respond before March 31st. Since gate cards have been deactivated, please return them for a refund of the deposit. Reminder–Work hours are always billed in arrears! Even if you do not renew your membership, you may owe the “Range Improvement Fee” for 2013. ATTENTION: SPEED LIMIT ON GUN CLUB DRIVE AND CLUB ROADS IS 10 MPH!! If you see dust – SLOW DOWN! You may be denied range use or have your membership cancelled if you ignore this rule. Important Reminder: We remind you that it is YOUR Club and YOU have the right and obligation to question anyone that you believe is not a member. Guests must be accompanied by a member while on Club property – No Exceptions!! Roanoke Rifle and Revolver Club expresses our deepest sympathy to the family of Owen Grogan Jr., upon his untimely death. Owen was a member of RRRC and Games Director of Virginia Amateur Sports. RRRC worked alongside Owen in many Commonwealth Games. Owen was a great man who will be greatly missed. Unless you live in a cave, they have been featured on TV, the FRONT page on the Roanoke Times, and national magazines. They have been shooting only four years and have been winning and setting records. Their list of other accomplishments is long. They have competed in Anniston, Alabama; Clinton, Ohio; postal matches, and the Olympic Training Center in Colorado. And the NRA is doing an article on them. Who are they? The Franklin County High School Air Force JROTC Shooting Team! It is great to have a local group do so well on a tight budget. They practice at the Armory in Rocky Mount. RRRC is proud to be supporting them. RRRC is proud to be helping to support them. Friends of NRA We Support: 4H, Scouts, JROTC, Youth and Women programs. Save the Date: Banquet on Saturday, August 23 at the Salem Civic Center. Raffle: Currently, we have a raffle for a true Model 1873 Winchester Short Rifle in .38/.357. $10 dona- tion. Call Harvey Bulaski on 540-293-4571 to buy yourself a ticket or two.
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Issue 4 Roanoke Rifle & Revolver Club ~ P.O. Box 12453 ~ Roanoke, VA 24025 April 2014
RRRC supports Franklin County High School AIR FORCE JROTC Shooting Team
The Firing Line
HEADLINE NEWS BULLETS
Final notices for non-paid renewals of membership dues have been mailed. You must respond before March 31st. Since gate cards have been deactivated, please return them for a refund of the deposit. Reminder–Work hours are always billed in arrears! Even if you do not renew your
membership, you may owe the “Range Improvement Fee” for 2013.
ATTENTION: SPEED LIMIT ON GUN CLUB DRIVE AND CLUB ROADS IS 10 MPH!!
If you see dust – SLOW DOWN! You may be denied range use or have your membership cancelled if you ignore this rule.
Important Reminder: We remind you that it is YOUR Club and YOU have the right and obligation to question anyone that you believe is not a member.
Guests must be accompanied by a member while on Club property – No Exceptions!!
Roanoke Rifle and Revolver Club expresses our deepest sympathy to the family
of Owen Grogan Jr., upon his untimely death. Owen was a member of RRRC and
Games Director of Virginia Amateur Sports. RRRC worked alongside Owen in
many Commonwealth Games. Owen was a great man who will be greatly missed.
Unless you live in a cave, they have been featured on TV, the FRONT page on the Roanoke Times, and national magazines. They have been shooting only four years and have been winning and setting records. Their list of other accomplishments is long. They have competed in Anniston, Alabama; Clinton, Ohio; postal matches, and the Olympic Training Center in Colorado. And the NRA is doing an article on them. Who are they?
The Franklin County High School Air Force JROTC Shooting Team!
It is great to have a local group do so well on a tight budget. They practice at the Armory in Rocky Mount. RRRC is proud to be supporting them. RRRC is proud to be helping to support them.
Friends of NRA We Support: 4H, Scouts, JROTC, Youth and Women programs. Save the Date: Banquet on Saturday, August 23 at the Salem Civic Center. Raffle: Currently, we have a raffle for a true Model 1873 Winchester Short Rifle in .38/.357. $10 dona-tion. Call Harvey Bulaski on 540-293-4571 to buy yourself a ticket or two.
“Freedom isn’t free” - just ask any soldier! Visit: www.anysoldier.com
Highlights from the March Board Meeting:
Our annual donation to Friends of NRA was approved.
A $1,000 grant was approved for the Franklin County Air Force JROTC for Small Bore competition.
Still to be completed:
The Five-Year Strategic Plan calls for current aerial photographs of the club to be taken. Any member with pilot credentials who is interested in helping us achieve this goal is requested to contact Jim Sharrow at 389-9832.
Monthly Board Meeting - 7:00 PM The monthly RRRC Membership meeting will be held at the Roanoke Rifle & Revolver Club clubhouse. The Board of Directors strongly encourages members to attend. We look forward to seeing you at our meetings held
on the third Tuesday of each month. If you are interested in what is being discussed - attend the meetings.
Visit us at www.roanokerifle.com or call (540)330-7775 for information and business.
“The Firing Line” submission deadline: Thursday, April 24, 2014
2014 Gun Show Schedule Roanoke Civic: Sat - 9am - 5pm; Sun - 10am - 5pm - NEW HOURS SUNDAY
August 30 – 31 / October 25 - 26
C & E Salem Civic Center: Sat - 9am-5pm; Sun - 10am-5pm
May 17 - 18 / July 19 – 20 / October 4 – 5 / December 20 – 21
Please contact Al Steed, Jr. at [email protected] to help represent VCDL at our local gun shows.
RENEW YOUR NRA MEMBERSHIP @ WWW.ROANOKERIFLE.COM
Renew your NRA Membership
on-line through our website! You’ll save and you’ll be supporting
RRRC through this NRA link.
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RRRC Forum Notice from Jody Baldwin:
Due to the overall lack of interest in the DWF forum this feature will be removed
from the site. An option has been added to the website where you can send
questions directly to all Board members. You can access this feature by visiting
Let’s hope April weather is better. We did get to have the March board meeting as
scheduled. Now it seems Mother Nature wants to send March out with a bang with more
SNOW.
The work on the five stand is getting done as weather permits. When done, we will have a
grand opening. All of the ranges are in good shape. The new building on C range is up. The
road in the club is in good shape considering the weather. There are some soft spots in the
road so please try not to drive over them. When setting targets please stay on the gravel so
the ranges don’t get torn up. When the weather breaks we will get the road in good shape.
That’s all for now and remember: Bring your kids, grandkids, nephews and nieces out to shoot
or come to some of our matches! And, most of all, have a good time at the range!
Stay warm and keep your powder dry.
Till next time,
Thanks,
John (Bill) Cash.
TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting
Saturday, May 17th
Roanoke Rifle & Revolver Club / 8:45 am – 5:00 pm
Basic knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for owning and using a pis-tol safely
Efficient, effective handgun training Learn about pistol parts and operation, ammunition, gun safety and shooting fundamentals Engaging, informative and entertaining Experienced shooters improve marksmanship, correct problems
Qualifies for Concealed Carry Permit Female Certified NRA Instructor on staff Range Time Included on premises >30% Hands-on training Pistol, *ammunition, targets provided Course Fee $95
The Utah Concealed Firearm Permit is recognized by Virginia and 35 other states. That widespread recognition makes it good to have as an interstate traveler. Those who plan on carrying out of state may find it useful to have this as a second permit. The 4-hour class required to apply for this permit will now be offered at the clubhouse. Interested applicants should be club members and hold a Virginia Concealed Weapon Permit.
Current Available Work Hours
Every year we are faced with members who claim that work hours were not made available to them. For this reason, we will be posting assignments as they become available throughout the year to ensure that all members are aware of these opportunities.
Please contact me for further information regarding any of the listed positions, or to discuss duties in further detail. Assignments will be filled on a first come, first serve basis.
This program was a huge hit with the general membership, Match Directors, as well as our neighbors. Because of this, we will be continuing to monitor the roads and ranges for many of our 2014 matches. I would like to add that virtually 100% of the members that participated in this program commented that it was a quite enjoyable way to get in their work hours. I urge you to please consider signing up so we can keep this program run-ning.
SPRING EGG SHOOT
We are looking for several members to assist in getting the range ready for the Egg Shoot. Positions are available for Friday, April 25th, as well as Saturday, April 26th. The work roster usually fills quickly for this event, so if you are interested please contact me at your earliest convenience to better your chances of getting on the list.
GENERAL GROUNDS MAINTENANCE
We need 2-3 members who would be willing to help rake and seed the trenches cut into the 5 stand field, as well as the trench cut by AEP when the power was routed to the tractor shed. NOTE: This assignment will need to be performed during the week to avoid disrupting range activities.
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CURRENT AVAILABLE WORK HOURS FOR MEMBERS
MATCH NEWS
Bend of Trail Well, the long winter is over. Cowboy season has just got started and this year looks promising. Our Shoot dates are the 4th Sunday of each month except for MAY. Dates are: April 23rd, May 18th, June 22nd , July 27th, Aug. 24th, Sept. 28th, Oct. 26th, and Nov. 23rd.
State Match setup is Wednesday August 27th - State Match will be August 29th through August 31st {Labor Day Weekend}
Our May Shoot will be a “Josey Wales” Shoot based on the movie. Josey Wales carried a lot of Pistols; didn't particularly care for Rifles. Each stage requires 4 Pistols and a Shotgun. On two of the stages, we add a Rifle also. We like to shoot a lot.
Our June Shoot is our “Wild Bunch” Match based on the movie of that name in 1968. This movie was based on a time right after the turn of the Century (early 1900s) when Automatic Pistols had just come out. We use 1911 45ACP Pistols , a lever Rifle and 1897 Pump Shotguns with a full load {6} in the magazine. We still dress Cowboy. This match gives our shooters the chance to pull out some of their other guns and clean the dust out of the bores.
Then it's down to basics. We spend the summer shooting and honing our skills for the State Championship. Then the Regionals.
We’ll have a picnic to go along with our October match.
Come on out and join us. Cowboy Action Shooting is a fun way to enjoy your 2nd Amendment Rights. We are a family sport with categories for all ages. Boys and Girls. We dress up in period clothing. We shoot revolvers, lever action Rifles (in Pistol caliber), and double barrel, lever or pump Shotguns. To us, the whole target is a “Bull's Eye”. All you got to do is hit it. But there are a bunch of steel targets out there and the sequence changes each Stage. Some of our shooters are serious, some not so serious, and some just enjoy shooting for the fun of it.
Visitors welcome. We were all visitors at one time or another till we saw how much fun it was and joined in. Not only can you shoot locally but there are other clubs near where you can also shoot. We host the Virginia State Championship here at RRRC. Many of us also travel to West Virginia, Maryland, North & South Carolina, Florida, etc., for their State Championships. And to the North East Regional Championships You can shoot as little or as much as you want to. Start out with a pair of blue jeans, long sleeve shirt, work boots and a Cowboy hat. Part time we're shootin', part time we're socializing. But we're having fun all the time. You do not need to join SASS to shoot local Cowboy Action at RRRC.
RRRC has many shooting venues. Get the most from your membership. Join in one or more of them. Watch the other venues. Spectators are welcome at all the shoots we have here. Bring a friend and double your fun. Call me for info:
Tom Wills, Match Director 540.890.6375 - [email protected] Vinton VA
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MATCH NEWS
ROANOKE EGG SHOOT HOSTED BY ROANOKE RIFLE & REVOLVER CLUB
APRIL 26th 2014 MAIN EVENT SCORE SHOOT
ALL SHOOTING FROM BENCH
ENTRY FEE: $ 20 PER GUN - $10 FROM ENTRY FEE WILL BE FOR PRIZES. ENTER UP TO THREE DIFFERENT GUNS
ALL GUNS will shoot 5 - 2.5” ( 60mm) clays at 330 yds. 5-3.5” ( 90mm) clays at 425 yds. and 5-4.5”
clays at 500 yds. With 20 rounds only NO SIGHTERS, All in one setting, 10 min time limit. Shooters
can shoot targets in any order. Auto tie breakers are by yardage.
CLASSES
OPEN CLASS - Anything goes, 30 lb. limit, No rail guns. You can enter 2 different guns.
PURE FACTORY CLASS - Pure Factory class - Trigger job or replacement, and bedding only. I would rather allow a replacement, due to some factory guns have adjustable triggers, and to keep from a bad trigger from showing up at the match. If you have a brake or plate added to the stock, it can be removed. No factory custom ex 40X, Cooper.
RULES
BOLTS OUT OF GUNS AT ALL TIMES!
Bolts out of guns at all times, auto bolt locked back. Only replace bolts when given command by range officer.
HAVE EXTRA AMMO! SOME HAVE RUN OUT OF AMMO DUE TO SHOOTOFFS!
EGG SHOOT NO CLASSES PICK YOUR BEST GUN
START WITH 5 MIN. WARM UP
2 SHOTS – ONE EGG - 500 YDS. ONE SHOOTER AT A TIME.
ALL THAT HIT AN EGG WILL HAVE A SHOOT OFF.
HAVE EXTRA AMMO! SOME HAVE RUN OUT OF AMMO!
$ 2 PER TRY (2 SHOTS) – ENTER AS MANY TIMES AS YOU
HAVE MONEY OR AMMO. ALL MONEY PAID BACK TO THE
SHOOTER FOR EGG SHOOT.
OTHER EQUIPMENT
SCOPE – ANY
REST: FRONT – FROM MACHINE REST TO BI – PODS
REAR – SAND BAG - NO ONE PIECE REST.
SPOTTER – ALLOWED
IDPA by Simon LeRay Our March match was cancelled due to the weather. Let’s hope April Showers stay
away for our next match on April 12th. We have some good stages planned. We even have one with the "occasional
shots out to 35 yards." It should be a humbling experience for a few shooters.
Please be sure to keep May 10th free on your calendars as this is the annual VCDL shoot. Match fee is $20 and in-
cludes lunch, prizes, and some special stages designed just for this match. In addition, we will be hosting a charity match
for the Children’s Miracle Network on September 13th. This will be a 10-stage match, and will include lunch and a
prize table. Please keep this date free and spread the word.
Smallbore Match - Modified Rifle distances 40-60-77-100 meters This is a shoot-a-lot match and have a lot of fun. - You may reenter once. 60 rifle shots at the sil-houettes and 25 pistol shots at 25 yards. Any sight, any firearm, .22LR, no magnums. The object is to knock all the silhouettes down with the fewest shots. There are two chickens, three pigs, two turkeys and three rams. Call Harvey Bulaski on 540.343.9040 for information.
2014 Clays Range Safety Officer Work Days
Remember your work date! If you cannot serve or if you’re interested in serving as a Clay’s Range Safety Officer, Contact Sam Mayes at (540) 343-8889.
Please notify Sam of any schedule changes.
Skeet Workers: We have two volunteers who will serve as last resort substitutes for you in the event that you cannot find a replacement for your scheduled work date. They are Wayne Parker (540) 989-8761 and Phil George (540) 982-1998. Remember, if you do not work your date, you will not receive credit for the work hours. Thank you for being conscientious Skeet/Trap & 5 Stand Range Safety Officers. Others are depending upon you!!!
RRRC logo patches & decals in the retro colors of blue and white are available for purchase. Both patches and decals are 3” in diameter. Patches are $3.50 each. Decals are $1.50 each and are available in either an inside or outside adhesive style. Order your RRRC patches and decals by completing the order form below (please print): Name:
Address:
RRRC Patches: Quantity: _____ x $3.50 each = $ _____ RRRC Decals: Quantity: ______ x $1.50 each = $ _____
Total: $_______
Check if you want to order an inside sticker _____ or an outside sticker _____
Make check payable to: Roanoke Rifle & Revolver Club, P.O. Box 12453, Roanoke VA 24025
Month Date Day Pullers
April 5 SAT Carl Grove SAT Ed Winstead April 6 SUN Robert Smallwood SUN Ken Hall April 12 SAT Tony Harrell SAT Jim Hart April 13 SUN Tony Harrell SUN Randy Duehner April 19 SAT Charlie Hurd SAT Jim Hart April 20 SUN Tracy Scheffling SUN Don Prinzback April 26 SAT Butch Morris SAT Steve Moore April 27 SUN Ed Wood SUN --
LC-9 Pistol Raffle
RRRC is selling raffle tickets for a chance to win a Ruger LC-9 Pistol. This is a special National Rifle Association Camo Edition, complete with magazine, lock and soft case. Proceeds will benefit RRRC Shooting Programs. Tickets are on sale for this special NRA Camo Edition Ruger LC-9 through July 15th, or when all tickets are sold! A limited number of only 500 tickets is available and they’re going fast! Each ticket is $5 or 5 tickets for $20. To purchase your ticket (s) or to obtain additional information, contact Bill Padgett at (540) 353-7050 or at [email protected]. Thank you for supporting RRRC programs!
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Month Date Day Pullers May 3 SAT Carl Grove SAT Ed Winstead May 4 SUN J.D. Seneff SUN Mike Smith May 10 SAT O.V. Rutledge SAT Phil George May 11 SUN Chuck Tyma SUN Patrick Borlik May 17 SAT Tony Harrell SAT Don Prinzback May 18 SUN Randy Kuehner SUN Tracy Scheffling May 24 SAT Sue Brozovsky SAT John Brozovsky May 25 SUN Ed Wood SUN Linwood Jones May 31 SAT Sue Brozovsky SAT John Brozovsky
The “Firing Line” Allies of 2014
For a generous contribution of $10 per year, you can become a 2014 patron of “The Firing Line”. Your donations will offset the cost of printing and mailing. A list of “Allies” will be published in each issue. The
dates shown indicate when the pledge expires.
Send the name you want published and payment to: Roanoke Rifle & Revolver Club, P.O. Box 12453, Roanoke, VA 24025. Many “thanks” for all of your support!
March 2014
John Yahemiak, Sr. Ben Mewald
May 2014
Trader Jerry’s -Salem
June 2014
Clay Nobel 2014
August 2014
Owen Grogan, Jr. 2014
October 2014
True Blue Beauty–2014
November 2014
Pete Sensabaugh 2014 Louis Wilkerson 2014 Mark Colleluori 2014
January 2015
Donald Nichols James Tobey Tom Bowles
John Juranich Jim Sharrow Bill Padgett
Jason Jones Barry Shelley Ralph Lane
Tom Grooms Richard Lavinder
Wayne Root Peter Via
David Sharrier Jim Sutphin
Donald Cook James Collins
Charlie Clampitt Shawn Jennings Lanny Decamp
Tim Reith Barry Mountcastle Andrew Wilkerson
Adams Custom Rifles: Custom built & long range precision rifles. Dennis Adams (owner/FFL 07, (540) 819-5874, website: Adamscustomrifles.com, email: [email protected]
Ken’s Leathercraft: Custom made holsters. Want or need something “special”? Built to buyer’s specifications at very competitive prices. Stop by at 6760 South Indian Grave Road, Boones Mill, VA 24065. (540) 774-6225 or at www.Kensleathercraft.com and let us know what you need.
Trader Jerry’s (two locations to serve you): Aaron Cochran at [email protected], 724 W 4th Street, Salem, VA 24153 at (540)389-8095 or Chad Cochran at #34 Claypool Hill Mall, Cedar Bluff, VA 24609
or at (276)964-4867. Call for quotes or special orders - no deposit! “We love to match prices, just ask!!”
Trapper Dan Trading: 15780A Stewartsville Road, Vinton, VA 24179 (540) 492-2562 or [email protected].
W & M Gun Repair: Eddie Webster at 3607 Alean Road, Boones Mill, VA 24065,
Mike Puckett Linwood Jones
Graham Stephens MD John Yahemiak Sr.
Mike Holley Robert Helms Alex Helms
Harry Shumate Jr. Charles Karl
Michael Stegall Lenny Decamp
Teresa Via William Leaman
Julia Crump Danny Irvin
Seth Patriacca
Dan Wesson Items Wanted
I’m interested in purchasing Dan Wesson revolvers and accessories, such as barrel assemblies, tools, cases, etc. If you have something and want to sell please contact Jody Baldwin at (540) 556-0158 or [email protected]. Please put “Dan Wesson” in your subject line.
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$ MARKETPLACE $ Vendors – For Sale – Wanted
Bobby Fleshman John Stroebel David St. Clair Frank Biscardi Wayne Hunt
Rodney Murphy Tom White
George Kevorkian Jr. Robert Brittain Ed Fitspatrick Dan Johnson John Maynard
October 2015
John Reed
Schedule of Events Membership/Board Meeting ~Tuesday, April 15, 2014 ~ Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Roanoke Rifle & Revolver Club Clubhouse at 1305 Gun Club Road, Hardy, VA (540) 330-7775
Roanoke Rifle & Revolver Club, Inc. P.O. Box 12453 - Roanoke, VA 24025-2453
Website: www.roanokerifle.com
The purpose of our club will be to provide a common meeting place where all manner of firearms enthusiasts
may gather to enjoy their avocation.
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We are affiliated with the National Rifle Association (NRA), Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP), National Skeet Shooting Association (NSSA), National Sporting Clays Association (NSCA), National Bench-rest Shooters Association (NBRSA), Virginia Shooting Sports Association (VSSA), United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), Single Action Shooting Society (SASS), Virginia Citizens Defense League (VCDL), Inter-national Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA), and Cowboy Fast Draw Association (CFDA)
SMALL BORE MODIFIED April 5 Harvey Bulaski, (540) 343-9040
