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Issue 9 Roanoke Rifle & Revolver Club ~ P.O. Box 12453 ~ Roanoke, VA 24025 September 2014
The Firing Line
Hunter Orientation - September 28 at 2 pm - Clubhouse.
All hunters who are interested in hunting on club property MUST attend a Hunter Orientation.
This will be the only session! You do not have the privilege to hunt on club property unless you
have attended this orientation.
For more information contact Mike Lugar, 540-563-8510 or Charlie James, 540-774-4451.
NO SHOOTING ROCKS! No Cross Lane Shooting on C Range! No shots beyond the orange safety markers on B Range! Practice Safe Gun Handling at all times
to ensure RRRC will be around for another 80 Years!
Shotgun Have you always wanted to try any of the Skeet, Trap, or 5 Stand shooting sports? Here's your chance to give it a try in a relaxed atmosphere with other
new shooters. Call us and let us know what days and times you’re able to come, we’ll compile a list of interested members, and then set the date! Shotguns provided, or bring your own. Young and "old" shooters, as well as ladies are all welcome. Contact, Adam Keen (540)598-6803, Barry Mountcastle at (540)314-2529,or Robert Brailsford at (540) 761-9473 . Skeet & Clays Range Comments: For those of you who may have questions, concerns, comments or complaints pertaining to the Skeet & Clays Range operation, please contact Adam Keen or Barry Mountcastle (540) 314-2529. Since we are responsible for the manage-ment and operation of these areas, we will also be the first responders to your inquiries and issues. Your cooperation with assisting in this popular venue will be greatly appreciated.
Range D will be closed on Sunday, September 21st Range C will be closed on Sunday, September 21st at Noon through
Tuesday evening, September 22 & 23 for NWCOA training.
The clubhouse is reserved for this special training, as well.
Please - no spectators.
RANGE C WILL BE CLOSED FROM NOON SEPTEMBER 21 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 23
2014 Officers & Directors
Bill Cash, President (540) 875-7435 [email protected]
Jeff Duncan, Vice-President (540) 819-1697 [email protected]
Jim Sharrow, Secretary/Treasurer (540) 389-9832,
Jody Baldwin (540) 556-0158 Robert Brailsford (540) 344-1480 Epps Foster (540) 890-4973 Adam Keen (540) 314-2529 Jackie LaPradd (540) 797-3961 [email protected] Barry Mountcastle (540) 297-5122
Board Liaisons
Buildings & Grounds: Epps Foster (540) 890-4973
Clays Range/ Manager: Adam Keen (540) 314-2529
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:
Harvey Bulaski (540) 293-4571
Highlights from the August Board Meeting
“Freedom isn’t free” - just ask any soldier! Visit: www.anysoldier.com
Highlights from the August Board Meeting:
Members are reminded to practice safe gun handling at all times. Members are encouraged to contact the Training Department for anonymous one-on-one training to review the basic Gun Safety Rules.
NWCOA Training will take place on Range C beginning the afternoon of Sunday, September 21st through Tuesday, September 23rd.
Monthly Board Meeting - 7:00 PM - Next Meeting: September 16 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: Monday, September 22, 2014
2014 Gun Show Schedule
Roanoke Civic: Sat - 9am - 5pm; Sun - 10am - 5pm
October 25 - 26
C & E Salem Civic Center: Sat - 9am-5pm; Sun - 10am-5pm
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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ATTENTION: SPEED LIMIT ON GUN CLUB DRIVE AND CLUB ROADS IS 10 MPH!! If you see dust – SLOW DOWN! With our match season in full swing it is crucial that you
and your guests obey this club rule!
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!!
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Hope everyone has had enough rain for a while.
The roads at the range have been scraped and gravel put down.
On 8/10/14 I took my own advice and loaded up the grand kids and my son and went to the range. As you
know it rained all day but we had a great time on A range. We got wet setting targets but stayed dry under
the shelter. We shot for several hours and shot .22 pistols to my 500 S&W. The little ones didn't
shoot the 500 but shot 38's and down. This is the best way to spend a rainy day.
If you want something to do on a rainy day, go out and shoot! Have fun! This is your range! Use it and take
care of it and you will see the benefits it has.
Until next time take your friends, kids, grand kids, nieces, nephews, and wives
out to shoot. You will be amazed how much fun you can have on a rainy day.
Keep your powder dry and stay cool.
John (Bill) Cash.
TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
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 equiva-lent pistol class. All necessary materials will be furnished. Club members and non-members are welcome. Cost is $55.00. The course can be taken at 2:00 pm on September 7, September 28, October 18, November 16, or December 14. Please contact Charles Woolwine at [email protected] for details.
NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting Saturday, October 25 / Roanoke Rifle & Revolver Club / 8:45 am – 5:00 pm
Basic knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for owning and using a pistol 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
540-354-7941 ← Register → [email protected]
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.
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 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 running.
PHOTOGRAPHERS The Board of Directors is looking for photographers to take photos of the various matches & events. Photographs should
be digital and in_JPEG format. If your photos are accepted, you will be given work hour credit. Contact a Board Member
for more information.
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]
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CURRENT AVAILABLE WORK HOURS FOR MEMBERS
IDPA August’s classifier was the second rain-soaked match of the year, and has since become known as “Puddle Duck II.” While
the rain was not quite as bad as it was in January, it didn’t provide a break for any of the 23 shooters that showed-up to get
classified. Even though the conditions were far from favorable, everyone I spoke with remained in good spirits throughout
this water-logged match.
Special recognition must go to some of the most dedicated safety officers I have ever had the pleasure of working with. If it
was not for their hard work and water resistance this match would not have been possible. Ken Clark, Julia Crump, Joe
Phelps, Joe Stowers, and Josh Stowers, spent over 4 hours standing in the pouring rain running timers and
recording results to ensure that every shooter got through the match safely. Great job you guys!
Our next match will be a fundraiser for the Children’s Miracle Network. This will be a
10-stage match, and includes lunch and prizes. There is also going to be a professional
photographer onsite to take photos of the match. Match fee is $40 and registration will
start at 9am.
Hope to see you at the range, Simon Leray, Match Director, [email protected]
MATCH NEWS
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!
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MATCH NEWS
USPSA Come on out & join us for our next match – September 20. 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].
COWBOY FAST DRAW On The Road
We have some exciting things going on in September, including a match in New Castle, VA, sharing in the town’s celebration of “Constitution Day” on Saturday, September 20th!!! The Town of New Castle is very proud and excited to host Cowboy Fast Draw!! They are closing Main Street for what will surely be some “great Gunfighting!!” More details will soon follow. Put this match on your calendar….it’s going to be a blast!!! Several Virginia Gunfighters are making the trip to Kentucky to compete in the very first CFDA Kentucky State Championship!!! Shane and crew are promising a great match and we are looking forward to participatin in “history making” in Kentucky!!! A “Gunfighter Roadtrip”!!! Yeeeeee Haaaaaaaw!!!!! There’ll be stories to tell!! For info on Cowboy Fast Draw, call “Ringo” (aka Jeff Duncan) at 540-819-1697 or email at [email protected]. Ringo / Jeff Duncan / CFDA Regulator and U.S. Marshal / Old Dominion Fast Draw, Roanoke, VA Cell 540-819-1697 / www.virginiafastdraw.com
HIGH POWER
The Commonwealth Games went off without a hitch. It was good fun for all. There are still several matches left
for the year, so you have not lost your chance to attend. I believe some people may be intimidated by the appear-
ance of difficulty in this sport, but it's not THAT hard! We all started off the same way.....from zero, just trying to
hit paper somewhere!! We have shooters who come out from all levels, so don't allow lack of skill be an excuse!
I once heard High Power described as "golf with a rifle" and I believe that is a fair analogy. I do believe it actually is
easier than golf, 'cause I know my bullets go much straighter than my drives do!!!!
Registration at 0800, rounds downrange at 0900. Feel free to contact me with questions!
See you on the range. Robert Wilson, 540-875-7554; [email protected]
BLACK POWDER CARTRIDGE SILHOUETTE
Black Powder Cartridge Rifle Silhouette Sunday 21 September is our
next match. We’ve got room for new shooters and it’s a fun group to get
stated with. If you have an old fashioned type single shot to try out stop by
and see what it is all about. Get some ideas for your Christmas list. Practice
and sight-in starts at 0800, the first relay starts at 0900. For more
information about shooting or setting targets call Joe Davis at 776-0679
Bend of Trail - Star City Shootout SASS State Championship Recuperation Match
We’ll be throwing lead downrange in a very laid back manner on September 28th after hosting the
SASS State Championship in August. Come on out and we’ll tell you all about it!!
Whatever your interests are in the field of shooting, there is a shooting venue here at RRRC that you can enjoy. Remember, it's your Range. Use it. And leave it in better shape than you found it.
That's just my view from the saddle.....Tom Wills, aka Rowe-A-Noc, SASS#64745L TG Regulator
Match Director 540.890.6375 - [email protected] Vinton VA
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!!!
September 6 SAT Rob Couch Tony Harrell
September 7 SUN Randy Kuehner Pete Sensabaugh
September 13 SAT Barney Laverty Lisa Laverty
September 14 SUN Skip Lautenschlager John Flick
September 20 SAT Tom Grooms Shawn Marshall
September 21 SUN Chuck Tyma Neil Flynn
September 27 SAT Tom Grooms Shawn Marshall
September 28 SUN Larry Harris John Davis
Month Date Day Pullers
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Month Date Day Pullers
October 4 SAT Marvin Bailey Rob Couch
October 5 SUN Bill Shannon Rob Givens
October 11 SAT Tom Grooms Shawn Marshall
October 12 SUN Alan Park Linwood Jones
October 18 SAT Rob Couch Richard Conway
October 19 SUN Larry Harris Michael Dowdy
October 25 SAT Marvin Bailey Gary Li
October 26 SUN Skip Lautenschlager John Flick
Clays Safety Officers – Sign-up notice I will be doing manual scheduling for clays work days for January, and February of next year starting on November 17
th. If you want to get work days in January or February for 2015 you can call
me at (540) 343-8889 starting on Nov. 17 between 10:00AM and 10:00 PM. Please do not call before this date as I will not be prepared to do any new scheduling until then. Please note that this is only for current clays safety officers and is on a first come – first served basis.
Sign ups for the rest of the year will be done at the regular sign-up meetings. These will be held on February 21, 22, 28, & March 1, of 2015 from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM at the clubhouse. Being at one of these meetings is mandatory as clays work days sign-ups for the rest of the year will be done at this time, as well as new keys for 2015 will be given out at these meetings. As usual, this will be a first come – first served operation.
If you want to become a Clays Safety Officer please contact Adam Keen at (540) 314-2529 or Barry Mountcastle at (540) 297-5122. Sam Mayes
The “Firing Line” Allies of 2014
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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!
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January 2015
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Tom Grooms Richard Lavinder
Wayne Root Peter Via
David Sharrier Jim Sutphin
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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 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.
Mike Puckett Linwood Jones
Graham Stephens MD John Yahemiak Sr.
Mike Holley Robert Helms Alex Helms
Harry Shumate Jr. Charles Karl
Michael Stegall Teresa Via
William Leaman Julia Crump Danny Irvin
Seth Patriacca Bobby Fleshman
John Stroebel
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$ MARKETPLACE $ Vendors – For Sale – Wanted
David St. Clair Frank Biscardi Wayne Hunt
Rodney Murphy Tom White
George Kevorkian Jr. Robert Brittain Ed Fitspatrick Dan Johnson John Maynard
March 2015
Don Stadler
May 2015
Trader Jerry’s -Salem Harvey Bulaski Henry Bulaski
September 2014
Ol’ Kennebec Tater 2014 Anonymous
October 2015
John Reed
Smith & Wesson 1911 – stock. Never fired! In the original case.
Lists for $865 (NIB) – yours for $800.00. Contact: Beth Christopoulos, 540-989-1776
FOR SALE
PARA Black OPS SS 1911 45ACP Night 5" 96690 .45 ACP 5” Ramped Barrel Trijicon® Tritium Night Sights Stainless Steel Frame & Slide EGW® HD Extractor Integral
Accessory Rail Beaver Tail Grip & Ambidextrous Thumb Safety Skeletonized Match Grade Trigger IonBond© PVD Finish
VZ® Operator™ Machined G10 Grips Two 8-Round Standard Magazines. $939 Call or text 540-354-7941
1000 rnds WPA 7.62 x 39 FMJ Steel case 122 gr 1000 Rounds of Wolf Performance Ammunition WPA 7.62 x 39 ammunition 122gr 20 rounds per box (FIFTY (50) box-
es) Performance polymer-coated steel case - feeds reliably through SKS AK-47 and similar rifles without gumming Non-
corrosive Berdan primed Brand new and factory fresh ammo. $245 Call or text 540-354-7941
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), Inter-national Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA), and Cowboy Fast Draw Association (CFDA)
DEFENSIVE PISTOL September 13 Simon LeRay, [email protected]
USPSA September 20 Brent Lorton, [email protected]
RIFLE SILHOUETTE BPCR September 21 Joe Davis, 776-0679, [email protected]
HIGH POWER September 27 Robert Wilson, (540) 875-7554, [email protected]
COWBOY FAST DRAW @ Trader Jerry’s September 28 Jeff Duncan, Cell 540-819-1697
BEND OF TRAIL September 28 Tom Willis, (540) 890-6375, [email protected]
HUNTER ORIENTATION September 28
Up On The Hill!
Skeet/ Trap/ 5 Stand Fields Weekly: Saturday & Sunday from Noon—5:00 p.m.
Clays Range Manager: Adam Keen: (540) 314-2529
NWCOA WILDLIFE TRAINING - Range C, September 21-23
Schedule of Events
Membership/Board Meeting ~ Tuesday, September 16, 2014 ~ Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Roanoke Rifle & Revolver Club Clubhouse at 1305 Gun Club Road, Hardy VA (540) 330-7775
