IPSC66 – Practical Shooters

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The IPSC/USPSA shooting season doesn’t (officially) start at Wayne County Raccoon Hunters (WCRH) until April and already things are buzzing along.

Construction on the new bays has been on-going through the winter and everyone is hopeful that they will be ready in time for our first match.   – scheduled for April 23.  They are significantly larger than our other bays so get ready for some longer shots and plenty of movement.  The bays have taken up some parking space so…

We will continue to use the Practiscore pre-registration this year.  If you are not on the list to receive the email updates you should send your information so that you are alerted when registration opens.  If you show up at a match and did not pre-register you will not be squadded unless someone who was registered doesn’t show.  If you register – show up!  We understand that life happens and will overlook an occasional no show.  A call before the match is appreciated so we can notify people on the wait list of openings.  Our matches are the best thing you can do in south-east Michigan on the fourth Sunday of the summer months and we want to provide the opportunity to participate to as many as possible.  Habitual no-show offenders will be given notification and squadded last for future matches.

Send your email address to:  wcrhc.ipsc66.stats@gmail.com

Visit our Practiscore page at:  https://practiscore.com/clubs/wayne-county-raccoon-hunters-club-ipsc66

Canadian IPSC shooters are welcome at our matches and will need to complete the appropriate forms before crossing the border with their guns & ammo.  The Invitation Letter for Michigan’s USPSA matches is available to download and print from the link below.  There are other forms to complete and procedures that visiting shooters must follow.  Contact Roy or one of your fellow Canadians for the details.  Be sure to leave extra time to cross the border when transporting your guns and gear – sign in for our matches closes at 09:30 and shooting starts at 10:00 a.m. whether everyone’s there or not.

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WCRH is proud to have enough member RO and CROs to assign to each squad at our matches.  This allows visiting shooters the opportunity to have fun without the distractions of ROing or scoring your friends.  We certainly do appreciate the help that visiting ROs and CROs offer, however.  If you want to take the level 1 – RO or level 2 – CRO NROI training now is the time to pencil it in.

A Level 1 – RO class is (tentatively) scheduled for 8-9 April – location to be determined

A Level 2 – CRO class is confirmed for 4-5 March at Oak Hill Gun Club.  The cost is $40 (US) and you can register here

We will post the Level 1 class details on our Facebook page as soon as they’re confirmed.

The USPSA group at WCRH will continue to host open practice on Thursday evenings.  If you’re new to the sport check out the new shooter overview then show up with your gear.  We love bringing new shooters into the sport and think that the best time to learn is at a low-stress practice session – not a match.  There isn’t an official start date for practice so keep an eye out here, on Facebook, or subscribe to receive updates in your email’s in box.

We look forward to seeing you this summer!

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If USPSA-style shooting is too fast or competitive for your liking or being up on Sunday mornings isn’t your thing, check out the WCRH’s IDPA program.  Like us, they are a nice group of people that are happy to introduce new shooters to their sport.  No matter what sport you choose at WCRH safety is our first concern followed by fun.

Starting with the June 26, 2016 match, online registration and squadding is required. The Monday or Tuesday prior to the match, registration will open and you can register and squad. You still need to check in at the range building to pay and verify your info.

Registration and squadding will be done through the Practiscore website. The link will be posted in the Brian Enos forums, Practiscore website, our facebook page, and a bulk e-mail will go out via our NEW Google Group! If you would like to be added to the Google Group please request it. The group is IPSC66.WCRHC.

Please be respectful, if you actually register for the match PLEASE show up. If you do not show up you will be required to pay those match fees before you can shoot another match. Cancellations are allowed but please leave us time to notify the wait-list shooters.

The IPSC66 have been working the past two months in preparation for the 2016 pistol season.  To our friends in the south and west, YES, we actually have a “season”.  The first group work day was primarily the USPSA group (and a few WCRH members) building 40 new walls.  We’ll need all those walls if progress continues on the addition of another bay.  Yes, the dog pond has given way to a new bay.  The planning group that meets each month before a match is already giddy thinking of things to set up in this significantly larger bay.  The second work day was an official WCRH event that involved all club members building new target stands, cleaning the storage sheds, finding home to too many walls, and maintenance of steel.  The WCHR board of directors approved the purchase of new steel for use at IDPA and USPSA matches.  Speaking of matches…

Official USPSA matches begin April 24th and continue the fourth Sunday of each month through October.  Stages and round counts are generally posted on the IPSC66 facebook page approximately one week prior to a match.  Most of our matches are around 200 rounds but some have gone as high as 500!  Check the page and don’t run short of ammo. Registration will be at the same time (0830-0930) at the range house.  The range house is inside the pistol bay area and is designated a cold-range area.  Use the CPL unload area (if needed) before entering; we don’t want you to go home before the match starts. We recommend that you arrive early if you plan to squad with your friends.  In an effort to prevent bottlenecks, IPSC66 actively manages squad size.  When a squad is full, it is full unless approval by the match director is obtained.  Canadian IPSC shooters must print the 2016 invitation letter in addition to any other required forms for crossing the boarder with firearms.  Non-WCRH members participating in any event are required to sign the liability disclosure.  We use the Nook Practiscore system; allowing us to (generally) post scores within hours after completion of a match.  It takes time to program the system with squads and stage requirements so a fairly strict cut off of 0930 for registration is adhered to.  If you’re running late, call a friend to get you registered and squadded.  WCRH embeds NROI certified range officers with each squad, allowing visiting shooters to enjoy shooting and socializing; not working the match.  That is not to say that visitors are not expected to help paste and reset stages or tear down when done.

If you have not been to a USPSA match, we strongly suggest that you attend a free Thursday night practice.  Experienced practical pistol shooters and certified range officers will explain the safety rules, range commands, and provide an introduction to USPSA rules.  We meet Thursday evenings, weather permitting, from 1730-2000.  Bring your unloaded gun, magazines, mag-pouches, eyes, and ears.  All skill levels are welcome.

We’re less that one week away from the start of the 2013 USPSA/IPSC shooting season at the Wayne County Raccoon Hunters club. The first match will be on April 28. The round count is 161 if you don’t miss any of the mini poppers or plates. Registration starts at 0830 and will end at 0930. If you plan to squad with a group of friends it is best to arrive early and register/squad together. As the number of participants grows, it is important for flow to balance squad sizes. This means that not everyone will get to squad together. First shot is at 1000. Non-member match fee is the same as 2012 at $25 (USD). A little bird has informed us that a larger group of shooters from the great white north and some buckeyes will be joining us. Apparently the Canadians don’t mind compiling the paperwork needed to cross the boarder with guns to shoot level I matches in the U.S.

Brian will be updating the PractiScore database during registration. Please ensure that he has your name, USPSA number, division, power factor, and class entered correctly. It is a lot better to get it into the system at the start than to go back and fix errors later. You do not need to be a member of USPSA to shoot a level I match. You do need to be a member for your classifier scores to be uploaded and count for classification.

New Stuff

Release of Liability Waiver
It will be necessary for all non members to sign a waiver for release of liability. This will certainly add to the registration time so please be sure to arrive early and be patient.

Food Service
From 1100 – 1300 food will be served in the area adjacent to the registration trailer. For $5  you can get a hotdog, bag of chips, and choice of soda or water. The profits from food sales will be donated to The Tears Foundation in order to assist families suffering the death of a child.

It may not seem like spring with snow falling and temps dipping into the 20s but…

Rain, shine, sleet, or snow; the outdoor pistol shooting season is upon us. There is only five weeks before the first IPSC66 match of 2013 on April 28. To be ready for another amazing season of safe shooting fun please remember the following dates and events:

March 28-30: RO/CRO Class

If you registered for the class plan to attend. These classes were open to all USPSA members and invitations extended to many Michigan and Ohio clubs. South east Michigan will have no shortage of level I and II certified range personnel for any USPSA matches in the area.

April 4: Thursday Night IPSC/USPSA Practice begins

All shooters (including non-members) that attend IPSC66 are encouraged to attend practice nights. The road gate into Wayne County Raccoon Hunters is opened approximately 5:30 PM and shooting goes until 8:00 PM. The group will set up one to two practice stages designed to simulate conditions encountered at a sanctioned USPSA match. Practi-Score system is used so you can see your scores improve.

New shooters are strongly encouraged to attend at least one practice night before attending a USPSA match. Safety is priority one. Attending a practice night will allow a reduced stress environment and one to one instruction with a certified range officer to learn the range commands and gear requirements.

April 6: Wayne County Raccoon Hunters spring work day

The IPSC/USPSA group has a list of items they plan to do including: building new walls, fixing old walls, repairing target stands, and building dog houses for steel. Members with building skills and tools should plan to help as possible. Other members assistance will be needed to “spring clean” the equipment storage. In Roy’s usual, he plans to take everything out, sort, and return to its designated place. Other work day jobs are needed for members with all physical levels. This day will give the USPSA practical pistol group a chance to work with other club members for betterment of everyone’s WCRH experience.

April 27: Set up for USPSA match

Last year the organization and cooperation shown by club members and non-members alike to set up matches was amazing. With Roy’s announcement, it would be great if interested members would like to get involved with the match planning meeting that occur earlier in the week. Help is always appreciated and counts towards club hours.