Monthly Archives: December 2013

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

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Just a quick note to wish you all the best of the season. It is raining today and tomorrow so thankfully we are not shooting. Hopefully it will all be sunny in time for the Hero Shoot.

The Hero Shoot will be at 200 yards and we will do (within reason) whatever people want to do on the day so don’t be late and think about what you would like to shoot.

Please renew your membership as soon as possible so we can let some more of the probationers join and plan the years activities.

While you are taking a break (I know the committee need one) take 5 minutes to read the article from the recent NRA Journal regarding Firearms and the police.I am sure they wont mind its reproduction as it provides some important points that you should be aware of in the event of a visit from HMC.

NRA Firearms Advice

Happy Christmas

The Christmas Shoot

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Well not a huge turn out, reports of colds and other commitments kept some away. Still not a problem as those who did turn out were rewarded with a fun and quick shoot with everyone getting a prize at the end – what could be better?

Once we got going it went smoothly and everyone enjoyed themselves. In the spirit of Christmas there was shared riles and a selection of Mince Pies. There was plenty to do and no hanging around.

There was something for everyone and we will definitely be doing a McSanta (McQueen) pairs again as that was excellent fun. In general shooting in pairs worked well so expect to see it again at some point in the future (Team Service Rifle Anyone)??

The results are in the results page and as the photos show there were plenty of cheerful faces.

Our president Ted Molyneux gave out the prizes and wished us all the seasons greetings and good luck for 2014. Ted is stepping down as President at the AGM as he is reducing his commitments. He has been on the committee since 1943 so we have to thank him for his commitment to the club over the years. He is irreplaceable.

So Happy Christmas and see you at the Hero Shoot.

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Membership Renewals and the Christmas Shoot

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Its that time of year again and in an effort to get ahead of the game we are sending the membership renewals out later this week. So If you expect one and didn’t get one then let Chris Gordon know and if you have not had one in a couple of weeks let him know as well.

We would really appreciate early renewal so we can confirm the actual members and review how many of the probationer backlog we can accept in 2014.

We wont accept renewals or cash payments on the range (that’s how problems start)

So to the Christmas Shoot and the need to clarify a couple of points.

We are likely to have more members than club guns so if you have a suitable rifle (Scoped or Service Rifle) then please please:-

A) Bring them along

B) Share with other members – its Christmas after all

Not many of you will have a target sighted classic rifle for the round bull timed fire so if you have one – great bring it along and if you don’t then you can use a service rifle (No scoped rifles on that stage)

There has been a suggestion that pairs should be drawn at random out of a hat but this will only work if you all turn up at 9.15 for the draw so that system starts to unravel with latecomers. It is further complicated with random pairings not having the right guns and both wanting to shoot the same gun at the same time.

So, Its just a fun shoot, Pair up with a mate and share the guns with other members. Do a deal over the ammo or buy some off the club.

Don’t forget the wrapped present to the value of £5.00 and ENJOY YOURSELVES

Be prepared to lend a hand with the running of the event.