ARPC Club News for September 2010

 

 

Meeting Date:  There is no meeting of the membership in September.  The next even-numbered month meeting will be in our usual spot, the back room at Dyer’s BBQ Restaurant on Georgia @ I-40, on Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at 7 pm.  Those members wishing to dine are invited to do so from 6:00-7:00 p.m.

 

Junior Program Registration:  Fall Junior Program Registration Is Saturday, September 11.  Training begins September 18 and continues to December.  If you have youngster, capable of holding a rifle offhand, this is a great way to learn to shoot.  Rifles, ammo, shooting jackets, mats, targets and instruction are provided.

 

Ladies Basic Pistol Class:  Intended for those who have little or no knowledge of firearms, the Ladies Basic Pistol Class is an eight week course of instruction, starting 6:30 PM Thursday, September 9, 2010, covering firearm safety, the types of handguns and how they work, and pistol marksmanship.  Class time is split evenly between the classroom and the range.  As the name implies, this class is for ladies only: husbands, boyfriends, or other male friends of the participants are not allowed in the classroom or on the range while instruction is being given.   For further information contact Kurt Isherwood at   335-6733.

 

Are You a Rifleman, or just a rifle owner?  There are Appleseeds scheduled for the ARPC Smallbore Range on September 18th and 19th  and October 23rd and 24th.   See the Calendar for links (click on Appleseed).   Learn primary rifle marksmanship at 25 meters on Army Qualification Test 100m, 200m, 300m and 400m reduced targets.  The program is open to any rifle, 8mm or smaller, but it’s suggested you start with a 22 long rifle repeater with a sling.  A simple GI web sling is perfect.  Scoped rifles are welcome and probably a good idea for older eyes.  You have to provide your own rifle and ammo: figure on at least 500 rounds for two days.  The fee for two days of (pretty intense) instruction is $70, however the fee is waived for women, youth (20 and under), and members of the active duty Military, the Reserves, National Guard and Law Enforcement.  All participants, paying or free, must register at www.appleseedinfo.org.  Those under 21 must have a liability waiver signed by a parent or guardian.  Contact Paul Seelye at prseelye@sbcglobal.net for further details.

         

Membership Slots Open:  The Club now has 369 members.  There are 6 open membership slots and 9 applications on the waiting list.

 

Since we are close to our membership cap, it is suggested that Membership Applications be mailed to the Club as soon as they are filled out.  Membership Applications will be processed, and members inducted, in the order the Applications were received.  Remember, applicants (and a sponsor) must be present at the Club meeting when the applicant’s name is called.  If you ain’t there, the next guy on the list is called.  At the rate we are gaining new members, it is probable the available slots will be filled during the October meeting.  If you’re thinking of sponsoring someone for membership, get that Application in as soon as you can.