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Issue 5 Roanoke Rifle & Revolver Club ~ P.O. Box 12453 ~ Roanoke, VA 24025 May 2015
The Firing Line
MAIN EVENT SCORE SHOOT - sign in by 9 am
ALL SHOOTING FROM BENCH
ENTRY FEE: $ 20 PER GUN [ $10 FROM ENTRY FEE WILL BE FOR PRIZES]
Engage 3 steel targets at 330 yds. with one round each in order: 1-3. Then engage 3 steel targets at 425 yds with one round each in order: 4-6. Then engage 4 steel targets at 500 yds. one round each in order: 6-10. All on the clock 5 MINUTE TIME LIMIT.
Target will range in size from 3” to 6.” NO SIGHTERS. 10 rounds only for 10 targets. All in one setting. Shooters will shoot targets in order. Auto tie breakers are by yardage.
CLASSES
OPEN CLASS: Anything Goes. 25 lb. limit. NO MAGNUMS CAL’S due to target damage
PURE FACTORY GUNS: Pure Factory class - Trigger job or replacement, and bedding only. No factory custom ex 40X, Cooper. You may enter 2 different guns.
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.
AUTO TIE BREAKER - Most shot at 500 YDS, then 425 YDS, then 330 YDS. If a tie remains a Shoot off will take place for top 3 places. HAVE EXTRA AMMO! SOME HAVE RUN OUT OF AMMO DUE TO SHOOT OFFS!
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.
ROANOKE EGG SHOOT
HOSTED BY ROANOKE RIFLE & REVOLVER CLUB
May 2nd 2015
OTHER EQUIPMENT: SCOPE – ANY; REST: FRONT – FROM MACHINE REST TO BI – PODS, REAR – SAND BAG - NO ONE-PIECE REST; SPOTTER – ALLOWED
We are considering starting an Air Rifle/Pistol Range & Matches.
The former Fast Draw building and range could be utilized. Considering the cost and availability
of Rimfire ammunition, this should be a popular alternative to small bore. Air guns are getting
very popular and advanced, and are a great way to get kids started shooting and keep the old
kids occupied as well. The Club owns some target air rifles so if anyone wants to try it they
don’t have to buy something to start. Remember, “It’s not your Grandpas BB gun anymore!” Give it a try - you might like it! If any members are interested please contact:
Jim Sharrow, 540-389-9832, or Jackie LaPradd, 540-797-3961.
2015 Officers & Directors
Charles “Charlie” Coulter, President (540) 525-0500 [email protected]
Jackie LaPradd, Vice-President ((540) 797-3961 [email protected]
Jim Sharrow, Secretary/Treasurer (540) 389-9832,
Robert Brailsford (540) 761-9473 Robert “Bobby” Byrd (540) 878-7677 [email protected] Rod Carter (540) 989-1776 Epps Foster (540) 890-4973 Barry Mountcastle (540) 314-2529 Kevin McLaughlin (540) 977-5201 [email protected]
Board Liaisons
Buildings & Grounds: Epps Foster (540) 890-4973
Clays Range/ Manager:
Adam Keen (540) 598-6803
Gun Shows: Jackie LaPradd (540) 797-3961 [email protected]
Membership: Jim Sharrow (540) 389-9832
Newsletter:
Beth Christopoulos (540) 989-1776 [email protected]
Skeet Scheduling:
Sam Mayes (540) 343-8889
Training: Jim Sharrow (540) 389-9832
Trash Crew:
Chuck Smith (301) 904-3521
Webmaster: Jody Baldwin (540) 556-0158
Work Hours:
Jackie LaPradd (540) 797-3961 [email protected] Youth: Rest in Peace…………..Harvey Bulaski
Highlights from the April Board Meeting
“Freedom isn’t free” - just ask any soldier! Visit: www.anysoldier.com
Highlights from the April Board Meeting:
Reminder to all Club Members: The speed limit on Gun Club Drive AND on Club roads is 10 m.p.h.
Clean up your space! Pack it up! Keep your Club clean!
Monthly Board Meeting - 7:00 PM - Next Meeting: May 19 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 dis-
cussed - attend the meetings.
Visit us at www.roanokerifle.com or call (540)330-7775 for information and business.
“The Firing Line” submission deadline: Monday, May 25th.
2015 Gun Show Schedule
C & E Salem Civic Center: Sat - 9am-5pm; Sun - 10am-5pm July 18-19 / September 19-20 / October 31-November 1
Showmasters—Berglund Civic Center: Sat - 9am-5pm; Sun - 10am-5pm August 29-30 / October 24-25
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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REMINDER: SPEED LIMIT ON GUN CLUB DRIVE AND CLUB ROADS IS 10 MPH!!
SLOW DOWN! Thank you for respecting our neighbors.
Important Reminder: We remind you that this 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 Valley Friends of NRA Banquet August 22, 2015 @ Salem Civic Center.
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Spring is here and with it comes the need to clean up,
fix up and make ready for the coming year. As always, your board is busy looking at what needs to be done
to keep things running smoothly and try to see that the ranges and infrastructure are in good repair. We
have already begun to clear weeds and underbrush, re-gravel bare areas and improve drainage.
Our major project at the moment is to repair the aging and inoperable wiring, lighting, including area, general and safety lighting as well as breaker panels, etc. associated with “C” range. This work will also include repairing
the existing hook-ups as well as adding several new power points for those match shooters wanting to stay
overnight with campers. This includes upgrading these outlets to accommodate the needs of modern campers
with higher amperage outlets.
A concern that is always on our minds is whether or not members feel that there are ever times when the
Club is too crowded due to the match schedule. This year, we will have approximately 70 days where there
will be some type of match activity. This is about the same number as it has been in recent years but our club
has grown in membership. So far I am unaware of any complaints but we are mindful of the possibility of
congestion and want to be sure that all members feel that they can go to the club just about any day and know
that they have an available range to use.
In order that we have a clear picture of how our members feel about this and any other club matters, we will
be formulating a survey in the immediate future. We are discussing several delivery methods but it seems that
one of the most efficient means would be to include it with the newsletter. This will be a tremendous help to
the board in knowing how we might best serve you, our members.
Charlie
TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
NRA Pistol / Concealed Carry Class – NEXT DATE To Be Determined
9:00 AM until 5 PM on Saturday & 9:00 AM until 4 PM on Sunday with Range Time on both days.
Pre-registration is required. The cost for this class is $130 and includes handguns and ammunition. $20 deposit required.
For additional information on this 2-day course, please call Rod Carter or Beth Christopoulos on (540) 989–1776.
NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting – Date: TBA / Roanoke Rifle & Revolver Club / 8:45 am – 5:00 pm
Qualifies for Concealed Carry Permit ~ Range Time Included on premises >30% Hands-on training ~ Pistol, *ammunition, targets provided 540-354-7941 ← Register → [email protected]
Utah Concealed Carry Firearm Permit Training
Virginia and 35 other states recognize the Utah Concealed Firearm Permit. That widespread recognition makes it good to have as an interstate traveler. Utah permit holders may legally carry while driving through many contiguous states. Those who plan on carrying out of state may find it very useful to have this as a second permit.
The 4-hour class required to apply for this permit will be offered at the RRRC clubhouse. Interested applicants should already hold a Virginia Concealed Carry Permit and have completed NRA First Steps Pistol or an equivalent pistol class. All neces-sary materials will be furnished. Club members and non-members are welcome.
Cost is $55.00. Current course date is: June 14. Class time: 2:00–6:00 pm.
Please contact Charles Woolwine at [email protected] for details.
Friends of NRA Fund Raisers
Friends of NRA will be holding two fund-raisers to raise funds
to support Youth and Women Shooting Sports.
FNRA Calendar - $50 - 52 drawings, one a week, starts March 2015. 3,000 printed!
Contact Al Milton (540) 797-7777 or Bill Padgett (540) to purchase tickets for both!
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.
Jackie Lapradd - 540-797-3961 - [email protected]
NOTICE: I DO NOT ACCEPT OR ANSWER “BLOCKED” OR “UNKNOWN” CALLS!
GUN SHOWS 2015
The new year has brought with it another opportunity to get a portion of your work hours by attending the table at the
upcoming show. As always, we will initially be reserving these positions for our elderly/physically impaired members;
however, if there is a lack of response we will offer these positions to all members in good standing. Members are expected
to interact with the public, be able to answer questions, and promote the Club in a positive manner. If you are simply
looking to get a free pass into the show and a place to put your coffee while walking around browsing, then this assignment
is NOT for you. We expect complete participation from those who sign up for these positions.
ROAD AND RANGE MONITORS
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 2015 matches. I would like to add that virtually 100% of
the members that participated in this program commented that it was quite an enjoyable way to get in their work hours.
I urge you to please consider signing up so that we can keep this program running.
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CURRENT AVAILABLE WORK HOURS FOR MEMBERS
IDPA - VCDL Benefit Match
This month’s match is our annual VCDL match. Match fee will be $20 and includes a lunch
and a prize table. In the past we have had some fun, challenging stages, with several adapted
from major state-level matches. This year will be more of the same, and will include the debut
of our new charging target system.
If you have never shot an IDPA match and have thought about attending, this would be a great time to start. In
addition, you will be helping to support an organization that is dedicated to preserving and advancing your rights
as a gun owner in Virginia.
If you have never heard of the VCDL, I highly recommend you visit their website: www.vcdl.org, and review
their accomplishments. I have personally experienced what can happen in a country that does not have
organizations like the VCDL and NRA to fight for our rights. I strongly encourage you to join both organiza-
tions, and to support them by donating your time or money.
Hope to see you at the next match, Simon LeRay, Match Director, [email protected]
MATCH NEWS
Small Bore Modified – The Small Bore Match was held on April 4th. It was a fun match with only about 5 shooters.
If you have not tried it, come on out and bring your .22 rifle and pistol. We shoot silhouettes' at 25, 50, 75 and 100 yards.
We also shoot some bench-rest paper targets.
On this match it was a real challenge as the wind was blowing about 35 miles per hour and it was about
35 degrees so those small bullets had a time finding the steel targets.
We will be having more matches on June 6th, August 1st and October 3rd. Harvey started this
match last year and I would like to keep it going in his honor.
So, get your small bores out and let’s see if you’re really as good a shot as you think you are!!
Jim Sharrow, 389-9832
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MATCH NEWS (con’t.)
Bend of Trail Completes Tour of Six Wild West Towns
USPSA Come on out & join us – May 23. Sign-up @ 9 am;
Shooter’s Meeting @ 9:45 am; First shots fired @ 10:00 am.
For information contact: Brent Lorton, (540) 309-5597; [email protected].
We shoot the 3rd Saturday of every month. Newcomers are welcome so don't think you will be
the only newbie! Remember, nothing teaches rifle marksmanship better than High Power.
Almost any rifle is accurate enough for our scoring rings, so it all comes down to the shooter’s
skill. Registration is around 0800; rounds go downrange at 0900. Hope to see you on the range!
Our next match is May 23 ● Range C ●
Robert Wilson, 540-875-7554; [email protected]
HIGH POWER
New Shooter/Shooter Improvement Clinic To Be Held on Sunday, May 31st A clinic for Cowboy Action Shooters has been scheduled for Sunday, May 31st on Range A. The Orientation class for New Shooters will begin at 9:00AM. They will learn the basics and even shoot a stage. This class will be free. Ammo and firearms will be supplied for students’ use.
More experienced shooters will have a coaching class beginning at 10:30 AM or as soon thereafter as possible. Training for improving techniques (and scores) will be covered. The cost of the Shooter Improvement clinic will be $10 payable to RRRC, and attendees for that segment are expected to supply their own firearms and ammo. If you are interested in attending either class or helping with coaching, contact Tommy Wills, aka Rowe-A-Noc,
Match Director, [email protected]—540-890-6375
Black Powder Cartridge Silhouette With Spring firmly in place we will hold our first match 17 May on C Range. These are NRA
registered matches where we will shoot silhouette targets out to 500 yards with single shot
rifles and ammunition typical of those in use before 1896. 200 m targets are shot from the
standing position; 300, 400, and 500 shot prone or sitting using cross-sticks. Ammunition is of
a cartridge typical of that time loaded with black powder and lead bullets. If you have a Sharps,
Remington, Marlin or other rifle, original or reproduction you should consider joining us. The
matches are casual and fun, the shooters are easy to talk with and freely provide help and coaching. We also need
people to help with the matches setting targets with their ATVs or the club's. If you are at the range that day,
stop by and be surprised what the firearms of that day can do.
For more information call Joe Davis at 540 776 0679 or at [email protected]
On April 26th, the CAS™ posse from RRRC shot their way through six historic wild west towns of the 1870’s and 1880’s. They all survived the encounter with badmen, gamblers and crooked lawmen...and they completed their journey by dinnertime. Even though it was wet on Range A, it did not dampen the spirit of the posse members. Good natured ribbin’ and even an occasional supportive comment were fueled by a steady diet of hot chocolate and .22 caliber Snickers bars. An even dozen participants upheld the honor and integrity of RRRC. Doc McWane took top honors followed closely by Red Rider Slim and Gun Em Down. Thunder Colt was the top lady contestant finishing seventh overall. It might be worthy of note that Red Rider Slim (Gary Feazelle) won his category at the 2015 RoundUp and Thunder Colt (Cheryl Donlan) took first overall in ladies category with a clean match. Our next match is Sunday, May 24th. Come out and experience a whole new appreciation for the Old West. Tommy Wills, (aka Rowe-A-Noc), Match Director,
[email protected]—540-890-6375
“ Little Heater Annie” draws a bead on
offending steel rifle targets in Tombstone,
AZ Territory
2015 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!!!
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If you would like to be trained as a
Clays Safety Officer - please contact: Adam Keen at (540) 598-6803 or Barry Mountcastle at (540) 314-2529.
Month Date Day Pullers
May 2 SAT Bill Wehner Tracy Scheffling
May 3 SUN Barney Laverty Lisa Laverty
May 9 SAT Tom Grooms Shawn Marshall
May 10 SUN Joe Nicosia Gary Martin
May 16 SAT Butch Morris Pat Brooks
May 17 SUN Butch Morris Randy Kuehner
May 23 SAT John Davis Bill Wehner
May 24 SUN Chuck Tyma Ed Wood
May 30 SAT O.V. Rutledge Phil George
May 31 SUN Phil George Wayne Parker
Month Date Day Pullers
June 6 SAT Butch Morris Phil Servidea
June 7 SUN Robert Smallwood Ken Hall
June 13 SAT O.V. Rutledge Wayne Parker
June 14 SUN Chuck Tyma Flag Day Don Prinzbach
June 20 SAT Wayne Parker O.V. Rutledge
June 21 SUN Parker Pearson Randy Kuehner
June 27 SAT Scott McLaughlan Don Prinzbach
June 28 SUN Rob Givens Bill Shannon
NEW RAFFLE - Kel-Tec PMR-30 .22 Magnum RRRC is selling raffle tickets for a chance to win a Kel-Tec .22 magnum Pistol. This is a special National Rifle Association Serial # Edition, complete with 2 magazines and a hard case. Proceeds will benefit RRRC Shooting Programs. Tickets are on sale through July 15, 2015, or when all tickets are sold! A limited number of only 500 tickets is available. 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!
There are NO more RRRC Outside Decals available. There are a few Inside Decals and a limited number of Patches. Inside Decals - $1.50 Patches - $3.50
Make check payable to: Roanoke Rifle & Revolver Club, P.O. Box 12453, Roanoke VA 24025
The “Firing Line” Allies of 2015 - Thank you to all who have contributed!
For a generous contribution of $10 per year, you can become a 2015 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!
January 2016
Donald Nichols James Tobey Tom Bowles Alan Parke
Jim Sharrow Bill Padgett Don Patton Joe Stowers Ralph Lane
Tom Grooms Richard Lavinder Robert Brailsford
Peter Via David Sharrier Neal Kinsey Donald Cook Brian Kelley Barry Dillon
Richard Fitton Ed Holbrook Duane Rice
Barry Mountcastle Richard Zue
Steven Wright Phil Servidea Paul Huffman Deke Coulter
Reb Rob Ace in the Hole David Lyman
Chuck Parkhurst Pat Brooks
Colyn Howard Larry Overstreet Robert Whorley
Wayne Root
February 2016
Julia Crump Ron Judge Steve Glass
Jackie LaPradd John Stroebel
· 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 buyers 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 (2 locations to serve you): Aaron Cochran at [email protected], 724 W 4th Street, Salem, VA 24153, (540) 389-8095 or Chad Cochran at #34 Claypool Hill Mall, Cedar Bluff, VA 24609 or (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, [email protected] or (540) 420-0795 or (540) 334-5923.
Isaac Van Patton Donald Stadler
James Buck Michael Bailey John R. Davis Linwood Jones
Tom White Robert Brittain
Tombstone Dan Johnson
Teddy Moomaw Jr. Ed Scott
True Blue Ted Smith
Tom Grooms Ernie Hilliker Mike Stegall Dennis Sulka Roger Bohm Ed Groeber Jeff Johnson Anonymous Dennis Berry
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$ MARKETPLACE $ Vendors – For Sale – Wanted
March 2016
Dee Ibanez
May 2015
Trader Jerry’s -Salem Henry Bulaski
June 2015
Clay Nobel
August 2015
Ol’ Kennebec Tater Anonymous
October 2015
John Reed
December 2015
John Juranich James Collins
August 2016
Anonymous
December 2020
Harvey Bulaski Kathy Bulaski
FOR SALE: 1) Ruger Blackhawk 357 Magnum Single Action 6.5" barrel with Case - Mint Condition - $495 If interested, please contact Chuck Parkhurst: 540/721-1109 or [email protected]
Thank you to
Boxley Concrete
for donating the footers
for our skeet fields.
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.
PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID
PERMIT NO. 211 ROANOKE, VA
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
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), and International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA).
EGG SHOOT MAY 2 Mark Schronce, 540-980-1582, [email protected]
DEFENSIVE PISTOL * VCDL Match MAY 9 Simon LeRay, [email protected]
RIFLE SILHOUETTE - BPCR MAY 17 Joe Davis, 540 776 0679 or at [email protected]
HIGH POWER MAY 23 Robert Wilson, 540-875-7554, [email protected]
USPSA MAY 23 Brent Lorton, [email protected]
BEND OF TRAIL MAY 24 Tom Willis, 540-890-6375, rowe-a-noc@ mikesweather.org
SASS New Shooter Clinic MAY 31 Tom Willis, 540-890-6375, rowe-a-noc@ mikesweather.org
Up On The Hill!
Skeet/ Trap/ 5 Stand
Weekly: Saturday & Sunday from Noon—5:00 p.m.
Clays Range Managers: Adam Keen: (540) 598-6803 Robert Brailsford: (540) 761-9473 Barry Mountcastle: (540) 314-2529
Schedule of Events
Tuesday, May 19, 2015 ~ Membership/Board Meeting @ 7:00 PM
Location: Roanoke Rifle & Revolver Club Clubhouse at 1305 Gun Club Road, Hardy VA (540) 330-7775
