2015 Season Spring Update
April 3rd, 2015
Now that (most of) the snow is gone and the temps are warm enough to shoot outside without a heavy coat, the practical shooting season is starting at WCRH.
April 4th Work Day
Actually, things get into full swing tomorrow, Saturday April 4th about 0900 when the IPSC & IDPA gang will get together to build more walls and a new shed to hold them. I know right; what is it with all these walls? Seems like we add 20-30 new walls every year. Probably because we do. The “see through walls” are safer, more durable, and certainly more esthetic than stacked barrels. Jason P and Shawn D are going to be busy making all those heavy duty stands. Hours helped count towards the membership requirement and something interesting is sure to happen with so many power tools, hot glue, and pocket knifes in use.
Thursday Practice Resumes
One of the nice things about USPSA at WCRH is the free practice on Thursday evenings. If all holds up, we are planning to start practice nights again Thursday, April 9th at 5:30 PM. New shooters can come out and learn about USPSA practical pistol shooting in a low stress environment. Experienced shooters can get some real rounds down range before Battle in the Bluegrass and Indiana Production/Single Stack/Revolver match.
Oak Hill RO Class
Practical shooting is a such safe sport in-part because of the people that run matches. ROs issues range commands, oversee competitor compliance with the written stage briefings, and closely monitors safe competitor action. While NROI certified ROs are not mandatory at level I (local) matches, we generally like to have a minimum of one RO assigned to each squad and usually have two. The first step to certification is maintaining your USPSA membership. Next, you take a class put on by NROI. Oak Hill Gun Club in Portland, MI is hosting an official RO (level I) class on June 20-21. ROs that assist at IPSC66 matches receive a discount on match registration and there is no better way to learn the rules.
July 4th Fund Racer Match
If you have not heard, we’re having a two day, 18 stage, 500 round match over the July 4th weekend to raise money to improve the berms. Also, if you have not heard, the match registration of 100 people is full. Match participants will have a chance to win one of fourteen guns from Glock, FNH USA, Sig Sauer, and Springfield Arms.