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Down Range
The Newsletter of the Pioneer Gun Club
Kansas City / Bates City, MO November 2014 Volume 17, Issue 11
This is reckless.
This is stupid.
This is dangerous.
This is vandalism.
So Knock It Off!!!!!
It’s hard to make
improvements on
Club facilities if
we have to keep
making repairs
made by careless
idiots.
Because of all of this destruction anyone found shooting on the range without signing in will be asked to leave immediately. Anyone refusing to leave will have to appear before the eboard at the next meeting and will have their gate card turned off until then.
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Negligent discharges .................................... 1
Sight In Days ............................................... 2
Thoughts from the President ........................ 3
Defensive Pistol Class ................................. 4
RSO Range Report ...................................... 5
Lost and Found ............................................ 6
Concealed Carry Classes ............................. 7
2nd VP Report ............................................. 8
Officer & Division Contact Information ..... 9
Division Reports............................. 10, 13-15
Sight In Days Flyer .............................. 11-12
November Calendar .................................. 16
December Calendar ................................... 17
C o n t e n t s
PIONEER GUN CLUB – NOVEMBER 2014
Sight-In Days
Public Sight-In days will be upon us in November, the 8th and 9th to be
precise. Flyers will be available soon at both ranges and please take some
and hand them out, post them at businesses (make sure they let you) and tell
your friends. This is for one weekend only and we help the public hunter get
their rifles on target so they place their shots accurately. There is a flyer
with this newsletter and available on the web site for you to print out if you
cannot make it to the range to pick some up.
Want to help out your club and help a hunter get sighted in? It’s easy, we run
two days and need about 8 to 12 coaches (helpers) each day. You can help for 4 hours or 8 hours or both days. Its
fun and we feed you for free. During any down time the talk around the table can get interesting when someone starts
talking about a favorite rifle or a favorite load or an unusual rifle they just helped sight in. It is a great way to make a
new friend, renew friendships and have a good time. Give me a call and let me know. All you need to bring is a
front rifle rest and a spotting scope and if you don’t have one I can loan you one. Call me, Ed Camp at 816-333-7559
and let me know.
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PPC/Bullseye Building: Still some work to be done. Thanks to Terry Wright the heating and air conditioning units are up and running. Thanks Terry.
Dues Increase: The club members present at the October meeting voted to raise the club dues to $200.00 starting in 2015. Half of the increase will go to improving or building a new indoor range and the other half will be dedicated to safety—primarily installing baffles on the pistol ranges. We are working of getting set up so you can pay your dues on your computer or phone. We have his some snags in getting this done. If
you have any knowledge on how to do this contact Connie Baum or Jack Smart.
Monday Trap Shooting: The Monday evening trap shoot officially ended on October 26th. However, there will be shooting any time the weather is nice and people who want to shoot. Bob Calton will send out an email to all shooters when the weather is projected to be nice. When there are several shooters who respond that they want to shoot Bob will then send out another email telling everyone that the shoot will take place. If you are interested in shooting on Mondays be sure to get on Bob’s email list.
October Meeting: Thanks to Ron DeJarnette for the use of his hanger for the October meeting.
Damage to the Range: In the past 2 weeks or so there has been a lot of damage to several ranges by inconsiderate shooters. (1) The 2x4 over the targets on the left side of Range 2 was deliberately shot in too. (2) Someone shot 10 slugs on the patterning board at the shotgun range and (3) the third baffle on range 2 took multiple hits which penetrated the metal. None of these were accidents! While there is little expense to the club to replace the 2x4 it does take someone's time and effort. The slugs did little damage to the pattering board but club rules do not allow slugs to be shot on this range. Slugs should only be used on the rifle ranges. Continued shooting of slugs on the patterning board will eventually damage it and require it’s replacement. The damage to the metal baffle was very extensive and may require the baffle to be taken down and repaired. This will mean the range will be closed down until repairs can be made and will cost a lot of money. This is your range and these people are costing you money that does not need to be spent in this way. If you are the idiot that is doing this stop immediately and hope we do not find out who you are. If you know who these people are turn them in to the eboard and they will be given the chance to shoot elsewhere. They are not mature enough to have a firearm and be members of this club.
Additional Damage: Sunday October 26th between the 5:51pm and 6:30 pm someone damaged the electronic gate. The gate was off the hinges and the motor shaft was broken in too. Bob Hudson, George Monahan and Rick Lance were able to combine this motor with the broken one we had from the last time the gate was run into and get the gate working again. Thanks guys. Looking at the cameras there were several cars leaving the range during this time but most did not stop to sign out. They must have come in earlier in the day because they also did not use their cards to come into the range. Everyone who had signed in on that day also signed out so these people did neither. This will cost the club in excess of $900.00 to replace the motor. Because of all of this destruction anyone found shooting on the range without signing in will be asked to leave immediately. Anyone refusing to leave will have to appear before the eboard at the next meeting and will have their gate card turned off until then.
Sight in Days: Sight in days will be November 8th and 9th. The rifle ranges will be closed on both of these days from 7:00 am until approximately 5:30 pm. If you come out to shoot on the rifle ranges on those days expect to pay the fee. As usual, Ed Camp can use some help on each day. If you can help with this project please contact t Ed. Your lunch is free if you help.
Women On Target CCW Class: The women who attended the WOT event were given an opportunity to take a CCW class for free. There were 13 ladies who attend and passed the class. Thanks to Cecil DeJarnette, Bob Hudson, Bob Harris, Don Auffert and Mike Baum for their help on the firing line. They did an excellent job of keeping everyone safe and giving the ladies good instruction to improve their shooting. Some also provided the ladies handguns to use. Thanks guys, the class could not have been held without you. The ladies made a nice donation to the club for hosting the class.
Defensive Pistol Class: The class will be held on November 15th at McBride. Cost is $100.00. If you have a CCW permit or intend to get one and want to know more about defensive pistol shooting contact Jack Smart to enroll. 816-478-7033, [email protected].
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Defensive Pistol Class November 15, 2014
Who should take the class: This class is designed for
students who have their concealed carry permit or wish to
take the CCW class and have taken a basic pistol class.
What you will learn: As a result of participation in this 8+ hour class the student will be able to explain
or demonstrate the following: The importance of carrying and using a handgun responsibly and ethically for
personal protection; the basic principles of concealment and how to present a handgun from concealment, fire
the handgun and safely reholster; the mental awareness and the mental preparation required to develop a
defensive mindset for carrying and using a firearm for personal protection; the techniques for avoiding a life-
threatening situation; the psychological and physiological changes that may occur during an attack; how to
reload under stress and do immediate action drills; how to use cover and concealment; how to present a
handgun from concealment, shoot targets at varying distances and move off the line of attack and shoot.
Cost: The cost for the 8 hour class is $100.00
Where; Pioneer Gun Club’s McBride range at 900 NW 1571 Road, Holden, MO 64040.
What to Bring: Bring a quality handgun—recommended a minimum caliber of 9mm or .38 special, 250
rounds of factory ammunition, 3 magazines if you bring a semi auto or 2 speed loaders if you bring a revolver
and appropriate pouches, eye and ear protection, quality strong side hip holster—recommend a holster of
either leather or kydex which covers the trigger guard, a quality belt designed to carry a holster is
recommended, clothing appropriate to conceal your firearm and a lunch. Dress for the weather, we will shoot
no matter what.
How to enroll: Complete the registration form and send you check to: Jack Smart, 18201 E 31st Terrace
Drive South, Independence, MO, 64057. If you have questions contact Jack at 816-478-7033 or
Defensive Pistol Class November 15, 2014
Name: ________________________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________
City: _________________________________________, State:___________________, Zip:___________
Phone:________________________________, Email:_________________________________________
PIONEER GUN CLUB – NOVEMBER 2014
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First I must apologize for failing to file a Range Report over the
past several months. Just get tired of always complaining.
SO! First things first: COMPLAINING.
Take a look at the shotgun pattern board on the shotgun range. I
don’t think there is one single member of Pioneer Gun Club that
does NOT know you DO NOT shoot slugs on the pattern board, or
anywhere else on the shotgun range for that matter. There is
absolutely NO EXCUSE for this kind of stupidity. Club rules clearly state only lead shot of 7 1/2 or smaller (8 – 9 etc.)
may be used on the pattern board. If this damage was not done as a result of profound stupidity, then it MUST be just
plain old vandalism. Which ever it is, this person needs psychiatric help.
Baffle shooting. Range #2, last baffle in front of 2nd bench from range line utility shed. (Jack’s Shack.) I don’t know
when the individual did this intentional vandalism to our range, I just learned of it 16-Oct-14. The best I could count on
a computer enlargement of the attached photo was OVER 50 bullet hits on the metal baffle. There is nothing I can say
to this. Not one word of my description of the person doing this sort of thing is printable on these pages or even spoken
among decent people.
Thank you for your toleration. Wishing all the best for Thanksgiving. Appreciate your family every minute you can, it
all ends so awfully soon.
PIONEER GUN CLUB – NOVEMBER 2014
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LOST, DISCARDED(?) FOUND: Stapler with name tag on side. Take a look at it. Probably
left 26-Sep.
Tasco itty bitty binoculars shown with stapler. Probably
left 26-Sep.
Aluminum handgun cases found on Range #1, bench #1
on 06-Oct-14
Stanley Stapler left on sign in desk about 13:00hrs (1PM)
Wednesday 22-Oct-14 Most likely by the couple
shooting on range #2.
If this property is NOT claimed by 01-Jan-15 it will be
declared ‘homeless’ and being the most humanitarian
cheap skate in the club, IT BECOMES MINE!
If it is yours please claim it. I pick up property such as
this for safe keeping. I do not really want or need it.
Carl B. Robertson
I found a box of targets along the road a couple of month's ago brought them into the range It was starting to sprinkle If they are yours please let me know Bob Hudson
PIONEER GUN CLUB – NOVEMBER 2014
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Concealed Carry Class Schedule 2014
Classes to meet the requirements for the Missouri concealed
carry law will be held on the following dates at the Pioneer
Gun Club south of Bates City Missouri.
Nov 8 Nov 18
What to Bring: Bring a pencil, paper, driver’s license, lunch, eye and ear protection, a revolver, a semiautomatic pistol and at least
100 rounds of factory ammunition for each handgun. If you do not have one of the handguns one will be provided for you but you
must purchase the ammunition. If you need to use a revolver bring 2 boxes of .38 special and for a semi-automatic bring a 2 boxes
of 9 mm Luger ammo. It is recommended that you bring the firearms you intend to carry. Dress for the weather –we will shoot no
matter what it is.
What time? The class will begin promptly at 8:00 am and will last until approximately 6:00 pm. By law the class must be at least 8
hours long.
In order to take the class you must be legally able to possess a firearm.
How to get to the range: Take interstate 70 to the Bates City exit (exit 31). Travel south through Bates City on highway Z and
continue south for approximately 7 miles to Chapel Hill. Turn east at Chapel Hill on highway HH and continue for approximately 1
-½ miles. At that point HH turns to the left and a gravel road goes straight ahead. Take the gravel road south for 1-½ miles to the
Pioneer Gun Club. The range is on your right and is marked with a sign. Go through the white gates and to the clubhouse on your
right. The address of the range is: 900 NW 1571 Road, Holden, MO 64040.
Cost: The cost of the class is $100.00.
To enroll in the class mail your registration along with your check for $100.00 made out to Jack Smart to:
Jack Smart
18201 E 31st Terrace Drive South
Independence, MO 64057
If you have questions contact Jack at 816-478-7033 or [email protected].
Name: __________________________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________
City: ______________________________________ State:_______ Zip:_____________
Phone: ___________________________ email: ________________________________
I wish to enroll in the class on: _________________________________________
PIONEER GUN CLUB – NOVEMBER 2014
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The good news is that the new building at McBride is up and running. The Jonnie on
the spot is gone the indoor plumbing works. We still have a few things to finish
(Staining the Cabinets) I think someone has volunteered. If you can help, please let us
know.
Now for some old business. We had a work day 2 months ago and got quite a bit of
work done. I would like to thank the following people who came out and helped,
Richard Long, Carl Robertson, Joe Tapko, Rick Bleu, Gary Stanfield, Wilber Hummel,
Tom Berry, Allen Kerr, George Morash, James Smouts, Jason Payne, Michael
Richeson, Bill McDonald II, and John Wires.
Whenever you see Rick Lance, pat him on the back and say thanks. Look how good the
berms look! He did that with his new and improved BERMINATOR mower. He does a lot of work on Pioneer property
with his MacGyver toys, moving roads, berms, growing berms taller. Heck, you never know what he is up to!
I would like to thank John Downs for his mowing at McBride and Sam Cox for mowing at the Brickyard.
Before I sat down to type this article, I had a million things to say. Now I cannot think of one.
Just a note, a little out of my job description, but after watching the video of range 2 I have to say something.
When checking your rifle or pistol to see if it is on target since you last shot it, start on the 25 yard line not the 100 yard.
One or two shots at the 25 yard line will let you know if you need to start there before you go to the 100 yard line. Our
baffles will last longer and not look like we cannot shoot.
Many of our members start on the 100 yard line only to have to go to the 25 yard line to see where they are
shooting. Lake Lotawana and many other ranges know how much one bullet costs. Let me think of some others: The
Brickyard, The 500 yard line at McBride. Will we ever learn?
Bob at the Pioneer garden club. The price of one bullet!
I am starting my Christmas wish list early this year of things that I think we need.
1) A bigger mower / tractor for the Brickyard.
2) A 10 0r 12- inch table saw for McBride
3) A 12- inch power miter saw for McBride
4) A golf cart for McBride. Several golf carts, actually.
Jobs that need to be done:
Cover all the wood baffles to stop the weathering. (Contracted out)
Chalk holes in baffles at McBride
Paint outside of Brickyard Range.
Repair roof of Barn
Remove all old fences that are not being used at McBride
Finish cutting trees on berms at McBride.
Making the trailer frame into a bridge
Replace kitchen sink faucet at McBride. ( Done)
Build a Bathroom at the Brickyard.
PIONEER GUN CLUB – NOVEMBER 2014
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Officers: Division Directors:
Jack Smart, President (816) 478-7033
Eric Pearson, Director Bullseye (913) 636-9399
Larry Scott, Director USPSA (816)690-8822
Ken Keifer, 1st VP (816) 246-4520
Al Davies, Director Highpower (816) 830-0222
Joe Tapko, Director Shotgun (816) 257-1504
Bob Hudson, 2nd VP (816) 833-4636
Park Woods, Director .22 Games (816) 698-9149
Ed Camp, Director Juniors (816) 333-7559
Connie Baum, Treasurer (816) 779-7560
Joe Burton, Director Cowboy Action (816) 686-3840
Kevin Hutsell, Director ARA Benchrest (816) 254-1148
Nancy Perrin, Secretary
Nancy Perrin, Dir. Smallbore Silhouette
Bob Harris, Director PPC (816) 836-4070
Ty Markle, Membership Chairman (816)922-9202
Rhon Ledbetter, Director Benchrest (816) 377-3174
Phil Parks, Director Archery (816)356-4786
Carl Robertson, Range Officer (816) 269-3727
Mike Flagler, Director NRA Action C(816) 898-3524, H(913) 248-1348
Michelle Miller, Member Rep & Newsletter Editor
Richard Brinkman, Director, Cast Bullet (816)200-9662
Terry Wright, Member Rep (816) 322-6472
PIONEER GUN CLUB – NOVEMBER 2014
Welcome to Pioneer!
Jennifer Blades
Tom Byrum Jr
Bob Capps
Scott Cruse
Forrest Cutler
Greg Mosier
Chris Thompson
Tony Xiong
Mike Mace
Brian Marshall
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Pioneer Shooters
This month we will be at the Brickyard for our second match of the season.
Remember you only have to make 4 matches to qualify for our Winter Season
Championship. If you are new to PPC, stop by our Brickyard practice session to get
an introduction and instruction to PPC shooting. Bring your Brickyard handgun, a
strong side holster, 4 magazines (or revolver speedloaders), 60 rounds of
ammunition, eye and ear protection.
The November Pioneer PPC Match –
November 22nd –Brickyard Range, 1200, Unlimited & Duty Match. 8 to 9am registration, ($15)
NRA rules will apply. NRA Rules http://ppc.nra.org/documents/pdf/law/competitions/rulebook.pdf
2015 Pioneer PPC
Next month we will submit dates for the 2015 season at Pioneer. At last month’s match, the shooters elected to shoot 1
NRA sanctioned and 1 unsanctioned match per month on Saturdays. If you have any other ideas for next year, let us
know.
Pioneer Winter Matches
We have some changes coming down for our Winter season including prizes and a cash payback. You only have to
compete in 4 of the 6 scheduled events beginning on October 25. There will be an overall winner, class winner and
places down depending on participation. 3 shooters in a class equals first and second, 4 shooters equals first second and
third, etc. Get details at an indoor match.
Pioneer Match Results – September 20th Pioneer Match Results – September 28th
1500 Totals 1500 Totals
Ken Keifer Master 1467 x 85 Ken Keifer Master 1456 x 71
Bob Harris Sharpshooter 1382 x 32 Stan Stohr Expert 1417 x 54
Dave Crocker Expert 1377 x 49 Robert Riley Expert 1350 x 44
Jeff Richards Expert 1365 x 33 Jeff Richards Expert 1350 x 34
Roy Murray Marksman 1028 x 26 Fil Tabios Sharpshooter 1325 x 22
Unlimited Match Bob Harris Sharpshooter 1311 x 28
Ken Keifer 592 x 32 Frank Harles Unclassified 1293 x 37
Jeff Richards 529 x 16 Lloyd Huffman Sharpshooter 1289 x 25
Fil Tabios 528 x 15 Distinguished
Dave Crocker 515 x 14 Ken Keifer 587 x 24
Roy Murray 477 x 10 Stan Stohr 568 x 21
BUG Gun Fil Tabios 535 x 15
Ken Keifer 290 x 19 Jeff Richards 531 x 14
Fil Tabios 286 x 15 Robert Riley 519 x 9
Jeff Richards 284 x 12 Lloyd Huffman 507 x 18
Roy Murray 274 x 10 Duty Gun
Fil Tabios 459 x 15*
Ken Keifer 458 x 17
Jeff Richards 444 x 9
Bob Harris 441 x 12
Lloyd Huffman 406 x 6
Robert Riley 404 x 16
*Non-conforming firearm
What’s coming up for PPC?
Scheduled Practices – 11/5, 11/19 & 12/3 at the Brickyard Range. ($3 practice fee)
1200 Indoor Season Matches – 10/25, 11/22, 12/27, 1/24/15, 2/28/15 & 3/28/15.
Questions about PPC? Contact Bob Harris at (816)863-4070 or [email protected]
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.22 Games & Competition The 22 Games & Competition at the Brickyard Range will start Friday
November 7th and run through March 20th every Friday except the fourth
Friday of each month, the Ladies have the range that night. See the course of
fire description below. We are shooting different types of paper targets for
score. There will be a set of targets for rifle and pistol. One can shoot rifle,
pistol or both. Open to the public, you do not have to be a PGC member to
participate.
The entry fee will be $5.00 for each gun. Payout will be 1st in class $7.00, 2nd
in class $4.00 & 3rd in class $2.00, subject to participation. Classes may be
combined for weekly awards.
Any safe 22 rifle and / or pistol, any sight (excluding lasers) – most
competitors use a magazine fed semi-auto with at least a (9-X) scopes for the
rifle and a magazine fed semi-auto with low power scopes or red dots for the pistols. However, a single shot with iron
sights will work.
All competitors will be classified, their first night of competition. Everyone will shoot heads up the opening night; your
second competition classification will be based on your first nights scores. Your third night of competition classification
will be the combination of your two previous scores. After you have shot three (3) scores your classification will be
permanent. Shoot out of your class two times in a row and you will go up one class. Shoot below your class three times
in a row you will go down one class.
New competitors are encouraged to participate; young competitors who may not be able to hold a rifle offhand are
encouraged to shoot with the aid of a shooting stick and an adult helper. With the exception of the young competitors,
no artificial support of any kind will be allowed.
A class will be at least three competitors; classes will be combined upward until there is a class.
Classes with 3 competitors will have one payout. Classes with 4 competitors will have 1st & 2nd place payouts. Classes
with 5 competitors will have 1st, 2nd & 3rd place payouts.
If we have at least 3 Junior Shooters in the same class, they will be put in their own class for awards.
Our goal for these competitions is a safe and fun competition to help each competitor to improve their marksmanship in
a safe and friendly environment. Regardless of score we want it to be an enjoyable and educational experience for all
the participants.
Any questions or comments:
Park A. Wood [email protected] - (816) 698-9149
Steve Tuttle [email protected]
Hours: We should have the Range open by 5PM or before
Sign in and Sight-in hours are 5PM to 6PM
At 6PM we will have our Safety Meeting
1st Relay Rifle up first they will fire match 1 & 2
2nd Relay Rifle will fire match 1& 2…
When the all rifle matches 1 & 2 are finished we start over with Pistol match 1 & 2. This is followed by Rifle match 3
& 4 for each relay of shooters…. We continue switching relays of shooters and rifle / pistol until all the matches are
fired. We then cleanup and reset the range and give out awards.
The classifications will be: Rifle & Pistol Course of Fire (50 Rounds Each) – 25 Yards
Master: Above 95%
Expert: 85% - 94.9%
Sharpshooter: 75% - 84.9%
Marksman: Less than 75%
Match 1 & 2 – (2) strings of 10 rounds standing in 3 ½ minutes each
Match 3 & 4 – (2) strings of 10 rounds kneeling / sitting in 3 ½ minutes
each. (Shooters choice on position)
Match 5 – (1) string of 10 rounds prone in 3 ½ minutes.
14 PIONEER GUN CLUB – NOVEMBER 2014
To all shooters interested in High Power shooting.
We held our final match of the season on 25 October
2014. We had 11 shooters competing in 18
matches. There were 10 adults and 1 junior. 11 shooters
finished the first match and 7 competed in the second
match.
The weather was not a factor this time, in fact it was a
totally perfect day for a match, couldn't have been
better. The scores are getting better every match, which
makes it easier on me when I'm checking all the scores.
The results of the matches are:
Garand:
1. Richard Windsor, 269-1X, 259-3X.
2. Allan Windsor, 258-3X.
3. Scott Yerganian, 256-5X, 218-2X.
Bolt Gun:
1. George Monahan, 284-5X, 03-A3.
2. Allan Ensor, 268-5X.
Service Rifle:
1. Devin Schwindt, (a Junior) 280-6X.
2. Will Sisson, 280-5X.
3. George Monahan, 277-10X.
M1 Carbine:
1. Steve Tuttle, 244-4X, 243-2X.
2. Andy Cox, 238-0X, 218-1X.
Hunting Rifle:
1. Frank Harles, 276-12X, (AR with scope).
2. Devin Schwindt, 269-5X.
3. Darcey Schwindt, 148-0X.
This was the last match of the season, we will compute all the scores to determine the winners in each class for the
season. Then we will give out awards, if everything works out right, at the next general membership meeting on 13
November. Hopefully, all the winning competitors will be able to attend, and receive their awards for the efforts they
put into shooting this season. We hope to see all of you then.
On another subject, I have decided to retire from the position of Director of Highpower, effective the end of the
year. George Monahan has agreed to temporarily take it over until a permanent Director volunteers or is
appointed. He will be actively trying to find someone to fill that position throughout next season. If you don't want
to see Highpower die in this club, please take a turn at running it, George will help you get up to speed with all that is
involved.
I want to thank all the competitors who attended our matches, without you, there wouldn't be any matches.
Al Davies, Director of Highpower.
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Smallbore Silhouette – October Match
Seven “brave” shooters “challenged” the perfect weather (60+ degrees, Zero
wind) and killed many a pesky steel animal threatening to over run the 100
yard range.
Clint Munzlinger was First AAA with a combined score of 66. Adam Bell
was only 1 target ahead of Ken Keifer, 57 to 56. First A class shooter was
Rhon Ledbetter with a score of 42. Rhon will soon be shooting AA class
with a couple of more scores like that. Steve Tuttle was next with a 31.
Ron Cox was first B class with a score of 29. Ron was using a new rifle and
it looks like a winner. We were also joined by a new to Silhouette shooter,
Diedre Brodersen. We hope she will be back next year on a regular basis.
If it seems like Clint is the top score each month, there may be a reason.
Clint not only won his class (AAA) at the Smallbore Silhouette Nationals (July - Whittington Center, Raton, NM) in
the Standard rifle and was 2nd for the Hunter Rifle, but he is also the OVERALL Missouri State Champion for both
Standard and Hunter rifle (October - Paris, MO). Although he is not a PGC member he has actively participated in all
the matches this year (except July). Needless to say, he is hard to beat. Congratulations Clint.
And now a shameless plug for the Friday night .22 Games: The games are a great way to practice for Silhouette
shooting. We shoot .22 rifles and/or pistols at 25 yards, and they can all be shot from the standing position. This is a
chance to develop and refine your Silhouette Offhand position. The games begin Nov. 7th, sight-in at beginning at 5
pm, the match starts at 6:00. Non-club members are welcome.
Smallbore Silhouette will resume in April 2015. Hope to see you then.
PIONEER GUN CLUB – NOVEMBER 2014
A very special thank you to PGC member Jeff Richards. His
company, Techni-Serve (located in Grandview), provides the
Club with the copier that prints the hard copies of the
newsletters, as well as a lot of club forms. As you can see
(if you get this mailed to you or pick up a copy at one of the
ranges), our club newsletter is now printed in full color. I’m
pretty excited about it, and I hope you all are, too!
Kind Regards,
The Editor
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November 2014 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
New Member
Orientation
8AM-3PM (M)
2
Trap 8 AM—1 PM (M)
3
Bullseye
5 PM (B)
4
USPSA
5 PM (B)
5
PPC
5-8 PM (B)
6
Juniors
5-10 PM (B)
7
.22 Games
5-10 PM (B)
8 Concealed Carry
Class
8 AM—5:30 PM
(M)
Sight In Days
8 AM—4 PM
(M)
9
Trap 8 AM—1 PM (M)
Sight In Days
8 AM—4 PM
(M)
10
Bullseye
5 PM (B)
11
USPSA
5 PM (B)
Eboard Mtg
6:30 PM (B)
12
NRA Action
5-10 PM (B)
13 General Meeting 7 PM (Bass Pro) Juniors 5-10 PM (B)
14
.22 Games
5-10 PM (B)
15 Action Pistol 8AM (B) Defensive Pistol Class 8 AM-5:30 PM (M)
16
Trap 8 AM—1 PM (M)
17
Bullseye
5 PM (B)
18
USPSA
5 PM (B) Concealed Carry
Class
8 AM—5:30 PM
(M)
19
PPC
5-8 PM (B)
20
Juniors
5-10 PM (B)
21
.22 Games
5-10 PM (B)
22
PPC
6 AM—1 PM(B)
23
Newsletter
Deadline 8 PM
Trap 8 AM—1 PM (M)
24
Bullseye
5 PM (B)
25
USPSA
5 PM (B)
26
NRA Action
5-10 PM (B)
27 THANKSGIVING
28
Ladies USPSA
6-10 PM (B)
29
30
Trap 8 AM—1 PM (M)
PIONEER GUN CLUB – NOVEMBER 2014
Note: (B) = Brickyard Range (M) = McBride Range
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December 2014 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
Bullseye
5 PM (B)
2
USPSA
5-10 PM (B)
3
PPC
5-8 PM (B)
4
Juniors
5-10 PM (B)
5
.22 Games
5-10 PM (B)
6
New Member
Orientation
8AM-3PM (M)
7
Trap
8 AM—1 PM (M)
8
Bullseye
5 PM (B)
9
USPSA
5-10 PM (B)
Eboard Mtg
6:30 PM (B)
10
NRA Action
5-10 PM (B)
11 General Meeting 7 PM (Bass Pro) Juniors 5-10 PM (B)
12
.22 Games
5-10 PM (B)
13
14 Bullseye 7 am—1:30PM (B)
Trap 8 AM—1 PM (M)
15
Bullseye
5 PM (B)
16
USPSA
5-10 PM (B)
17
PPC
5-8 PM (B)
18
Juniors
5-10 PM (B)
19
.22 Games
5-10 PM (B)
20 Action Pistol 8AM (B)
21
Trap
8 AM—1 PM (M)
22
Bullseye
5 PM (B)
23
USPSA
5-10 PM (B)
Newsletter
Deadline 8 PM
24
NRA Action
5-10 PM (B)
25 26
Ladies USPSA
6-10 PM (B)
27
PPC
6 AM—1 PM(B)
28
Trap
8 AM—1 PM (M)
29
Bullseye
5 PM (B)
30
USPSA
5-10 PM (B)
31
PPC
5-8 PM (B)
PIONEER GUN CLUB – NOVEMBER 2014
Note: (B) = Brickyard Range (M) = McBride Range
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November 2014 Volume 17, Issue 11
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