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      I’ve placed a sign on the backstop at the 50 yd Line to alert all shooters about refraining from shooting anything more powerful than Rimfire Rifles or Pistol Caliber Rifles until we can get the Dozer back out there. 

Latest construction on the Handgun Range:  Screen Dividers between Shooting Stations to act as brass catchers/walls.

CRO’s Report:

Results are in from Sunday’s IDPA Classifier Shoot.  Also, Jim Warren and I have agreed to postpone Classifiers until the weather changes in the Fall.  We have to stand out in the heat more than the competitors, although this time we did get relief a few times (phew!).  Complete info is on the IDPA page.

Secretary’s Report:

First, let’s hear from Kathryn:

A motion was made to form a committee in the Fall to do the Survey on the Range (weather will be a lot cooler and the leaves will be falling off and much easier to see the land.)  PASSED  Mr. Jim has tried to get in touch with Mr. Carl Palmgren…

Now, regarding the Swinging targets — All have been removed… Pulled for the time being; 2 replacements have been made to replace those that have been badly damaged – but they need to be more at an angle.  ** Would like to redo swinging targets w/10 deg angle slants… The 2 that have been remade need to be angled…  Mr. Morris will pick up…**  Would also like to see about replacing the .22 swinging targets too… also maybe see about putting up  WARNING signs.

Mr. Bob Wilson mowed the  rifle  range… we need to see about finding a brush hog… as Mr. Troy’s was stolen…  (Editor’s/CRO’s note:  Thank You, Mr. Wilson!)

There is also a possibility of changes to the Gun Club application… So that we can have a badge for spouses and minor children so that it would be easy to identify members… they  will be printed from a computer… Also to sign a wavier every year so that it is a Liability release… Thinking of making the changes in September or October.

If we become a 100% NRA club it will open up doors to get discounts on insurance and also allow Grants to where we would be able to do Range inprovements… We would also like for a Member from the Old Fort Gun Club to come to one of our meetings to explain on how it helps… Possibly Aug meeting, before our dues are due.

It was also discussed about how they had their range set up.

Thor Industries is having a Big shoot next month… August 28, 2010 … It will kinda be like the Oklahoma Full Auto Shoot…  Thor Industries is not directly related to the Old Fort Gun Club  but they do some work in conjunction with the Old Fort Gun Club, in case anyone is interested.

I (Kathryn) will now be handling email membership cards, and some communicatons…  the new email address for the Gun Glub is as follows:  muskogeegunclub@ymail.com

There is also a swap meet that will take place August 7th, 2010 at 10am.

CRO’s Report:

Let’s talk about the SWAP MEET first.  Weather isn’t a problem, folks.  Troy backs his generator up to the Club House and we have lights inside and also A/C… for all you wimps out there.  These Swap Meets are becoming more important to us as time marches on in this political climate.  It may well become one of the few remaining means for a buyer to meet a seller without having to fill out a Form 4473 (is that the right number?)

Along those lines, I’ve been considering a Members Only Area here on the Website, for the purpose of information exchange, trading, selling, buying, etc.  I’ll have to make it password-protected to keep the general public from viewing it, of course.  Must get with Shane on that one…

Also, in process of creating a calendar/schedule that’s located here on this website.  Please bear with me.

How’s that expression go?  Oh, yeah… Better late than never…

The Friends of NRA Banquet is this Saturday (17th) evening starting at 6:00 pm.  For all those interested, tickets are available at the door for $20.00 each.  Attire is casual.  Event lasts approximately 2 – 3 hours and will include our contribution to be auctioned off.  Location is the American Legion Hall in Muskogee, just before you enter Honor Heights/entrance to VA Hospital.  I didn’t attend last years Banquet, but know a few members who did and who can provide feedback for anyone interested.  Just contact me and I’ll pass along their email addresses.

For those not on the email list and the general public who may be interested, our next IDPA Match is set for this next Sunday, the 18th, at 9:00 am.  It will be the Classifier:  90 rounds, eye and ear protection required.  Concealment garment not required.  Highly recommended preparation work:  visit the official IDPA website and study the Classifier.  First-time shooters get to run the Stages for free.  All others cough up $5.00 donation to keep us in supplies.

     Todays Range Report brings news from this weekends two events:  the SWAP MEET and the IDPA Match.  Of course, it rained all day, but that didn’t stop our intrepid bargain hunters and shooters… or was that bargain shooters and hunters…?  I couldn’t keep track of all the goings on at the Swap Meet, but Troy didn’t break free until after 1:00, so I assumed things went pretty good.  Now, as far as the IDPA Meet, it turned out to be challenging, somewhat amusing and downright funny, in that order.  Yes, definitely a thinking man’s game this time around.  You’ll find more info, pics and videos here.