ties. Theroof on theserestroomshadto Our potential members usethesefacili- revenue generatingrange at theclub. tol lineisthemostused range and years andweredeteriorating. Thepis- pistol linehavebeenthere fortwenty purpose range.Therestrooms onthe nice whilewehaveporto-letsontheall why thepistollinerestroomsareso the pistolline.Somehavequestioned as niceornicerthantherestroomsby the location.Therestroomsshouldbe and permitthemembershiptovoteon two drawingsatthegeneralmeeting construction committeewillprovide versy isexactlywheretoputit.The near theallpurposerange.Thecontro- cessity forrestroomfacilitiesonor the rangetoall-purpose,thereisane- gressed fromthepistollineportionof 1988. Asmoredisciplineshavepro- was agoalonthesilhouettelinebackin near theallpurposerange.Arestroom the issueswasnothavingarestroom first startedservingontheBOD,oneof ing thebathroomcontroversy.WhenI members havequestionedmeconcern- contractor’s schedule. conditions, rangeschedule,andthe will begin,dependsonthecost,weather tors forbid.Astowhenconstruction pleted andarebeingroutedtocontrac- plans fortheeyebrowshavebeencom- buildup willbedone.Theengineering pistol lineranges,allrangesrequiring this articleisreceived.)No,notjustthe ing anyday(probablycompletebefore proved andthedirtshouldstartappear- the heightofbermshasbeenap- hind thepistolline.Therebuildingof done toopenthesmallborerangebe- next misconceptionisnothingbeing while shoppingandswapping.The ate theimprovementstoPavilion the generalmeetingyouwillappreci- have beentorepair.Iamsureprior progress themoreexpensiveitwould when. Thelongerweletthedamage air-gun leagueonthisrangewayback built. Irememberbecauseshotinthe range priortotheClubHousebeing installed.) ThePavilionwastheairgun pavilion whilethenewroofwasbeing of rottenwoodstackedupnexttothe away (manymayhavepassedthehill letter. ThePavilion’sroofwasrotting opened. Iwilladdressthislaterinmy issue fromthetimeGRPCwas items ofneed.Themininghasbeenan plans andresolutionsfasterthanother issues cangotocommitteeandhave do notrunonastraighttimeline.Some ing ontheberms?Projectsatclub pair thepavilionbeforedoingmin- some misconceptions.Whydidwere- eral meeting,Iwouldliketodispel OUE20 otl ulcto fteGtwyRfeadPso lbo akovle lrd Number5 VOLUME 2003MonthlypublicationoftheGatewayRifleandPistolClubJacksonville,Florida Several clubmembersandnon- As weapproachourannualgen-

President’s Report August 2003 The MUZZLEBLAST Florida's unteers needto bediggers.Iamputting nized andfood purchased.Notallvol- teers, theworkpartieswill beorga- frame. Basedonthenumbers ofvolun- large pilesofdirtinthe same time in aweekend,wecangetthe leadoutof job doneright.Ifachurchcan bebuilt crew thebetterandfasterwecanget 3000 members,thelargerwork and refreshments.Wehavealmost October. Wewillprovideabarbeque your nameonalistbythefirstweek crew tocalltheclubofficeandplace members willingtobeapartofwork get thisdone.Iwillneedinterested shovels, rakes,wheelborrows,andlets asking forvolunteerstocomeoutwith the secondweekendinOctober,Iam be thatyouwillsupportthisaswell.On instincts concerningourmemberswill come amajorsuccessatGRPC.My Women’s FieldDay,whichhasbe- shown yourmeritinthesupportof get themembershipinvolved.Youhave day. IhaveproposedtotheBOD,lets clubs haveamember’smaintenance getting thisaccomplished.Manygun the membershiptotakeanactiverollin little options.SonowIamappealingto the costoflargeroutfitshaveleftus tencies ofthepreviouscontractorsand to minethemourselves.Theinconsis- trying topurchaseormakeequipment cake flavorismyfavorite. I enjoyallflavorsbutstrawberrycheese- bullseye discipline.It’slikeicecream. achieving personalperfectioninthe nationals andplaced.Iamdedicatedto a customAR-15)Ihavegonetothe bullseye shooting(butIownandshoot more importantthananother.Iprefer my life.Idonotfeelonedisciplineis difficult tofitmoregunhobbiesinto work full-time.Asamanager,itis bers, Ishootmatchestwiceamonth. ing inmatcheswithfellowclubmem- our neighbors.Astomynotparticipat- comfort andactasasoundbreakfor quality shadetreesfortheshooters strongly encouragedtheplantingof property ontheWestside.Ihave I wasraisedontheWestsideandown ment ontheWestsideofJacksonville. killer andhavingnointerestinenviron- at theclub.Astobeingcalledatree powder shooters,theyroutinelyseeme by myoffice.Asktherifleandblack payroll andrespondtoissuesrequired club weeklytotakecareofbusiness, present attheclub.Ihavetobe position, Iexpectit.Astomynotbeing attacks generatedagainstme.Inmy time thattheroofwasbeinginstalled. to upgradetheserestroomsatthesame the interiorwoodwalls.Itwasdecided be replaced;theleakinghaddamaged Back tominingtheberms,weare There havebeensomepersonal Largest Gun Club, over active 18 and huntingofallkinds.Hewasan grateful forhisforesight. ting adealtogether.Weshouldallbe once more,“andwassuccessfulput- club propertybutBillsaid,“Let’stry cessfully inthepasttopurchase erty. AsIrecall,wehadtriedunsuc- 1977 andorchestratedbuyingourprop- used tosay. “Not badforakidfromArizona,”Bill ville fromwhereheretiredin1988. subsequently withBarnettinJackson- with anofficeonParkAvenueand his bankingcareerinNewYorkCity retired fromthenavyin1969hebegan chant MarineAcademy.AfterBill rescue vesselandservedattheMer- hard hatdeepseadiver,commandeda Annapolis in1943afteronlythreeyears. but becauseofWWIIgraduatedfrom Academy. Billwasintheclassof1944 was fullandhegoingtotheNaval gressman calledtotellhimWestPoint Point butatthelastminutehiscon- Bill earnedanappointmenttoWest ing inArizonaandthroughoutthewest. and grewupriding,shootingfish- ing homeafteralongillness. 16, 2003attheBeauclercManorNurs- president BillFlannery.diedJuly ful memberwiththepassingofpast the shootingboxes.Theboxisde- shooters pleaseonlyshootfrominside installed forincreasedsafety.Shotgun repaired andshootingboxeshavebeen that range.Thetraphouseisbeing starting toenjoytheimprovements and amwillingtoshovelshake. the occasion.Yesitwillbehardwork, my faithinthismembershiptorise was activeintheTreatyOakLong with hisColtSpringfieldmusket.He ticularly enjoyedshootingandhunting Bill lovedhismuzzleloadersandpar- many timesintheBattleofOlustee. civil warreenactments,participating Bicentennial andlaterbecameactivein Called forPrinter 2200 Bill lovedtheoutdoorsandfishing Bill waspresidentofGatewayin Bill servedinsubmarines,wasa Bill wasborninPhoenix,Arizona Gateway lostanotherlongandfaith- I hopetheshotgunshootersare th August 21 pickup on centuryreenactorduringthe continued onpage3 Strong William J.(Bill)Flannery and March 22,1920-July16,2003 Growing... friend. Save measpotatyourcampfire,old I havelostagoodfriendandmentor. both. Gatewayhaslostatreasureand hard tofindthesedaysbutBillwas feeder outsidehiswindow. stories aswewatchedthebirdsin Mostly Iwouldjustsitandlistentohis from oneendofthestreettoother. on aconversationyoucouldhearme but wasveryhardofhearing.Tocarry subjects. Hewasacolorfulstoryteller could talkatlengthaboutamyriadof Bill’s mindwassharpasatackand most Sundayafternoonsandvisit. recovered. Iwouldgobyandseehim about fiveyearsagoandneverfully PRESORTED an endowmentmemberoftheNRA. National WildTurkeyFederationand in thelate70s.Hewasamemberof andhelpedthatclubincorporate Gateway R&P Club SRANDARD Sample Ballotpage8 Schedule ofEventspage3 Match schedulepage4 IR 50/50Matchresultspage4 Letters totheEditorpage2 Barry Wheeler True patriotsandheroescanbe Bill tookafallathishuntcamp US POSTAGE PAID 9301 Zambito Rd. INSIDE PAID Jacksonville,FL,32210 Jacksonville, FL Permit No. 2840 PAGE 2 THE MUZZLEBLAST

Editorial The Muzzleblast is edited and published bi monthly by Dennis Glasscock I have heard that the last board of under the direction of the Gateway & Pistol Club. All newsletter content to directors meeting was interesting. It got be approved by the editor. Technical and/or handloading data are for informa- reviews, it lasted late and was some- tional purposes only. No responsibility is accepted for results obtained by persons times loud. using such data, and all liability for any consequential injuries or damages is I read the story on a web site dedi- disclaimed. References herein to any specific commercial product, process or cated to . I seems that the service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer or otherwise, does not necessar- web master attended the last meeting ily constitute or imply endorsement, recommendation or favoring by The and made a few comments. He described Gateway Rifle & Pistol Club, Inc., its Board of Directors, its membership, the some of the characters he encountered editor, nor the Publisher. Letters to the editor should be brief, to the point, of Gateway Rifle & Pistol Club during the meeting. -related interest and contain the signature, address and telephone number 9301 Zambito Road What I find interesting is that of the sender. Letters to the editor do not necessarily reflect the views of the editor, Jacksonville, FL 32210 jungunkie.com got upset with the way 904-771-2937 publisher or Gateway Rifle & Pistol Club. Submissions should be sent to: Dennis the meeting was going and decided that 2003 Officers Glasscock ([email protected]) or 3214 Lenox Ave. Jacksonville, FL 32254 Board of Directors even though he was not a member, he could fix the problems as he saw them. Jodi Graves 904 284-2413 jungunkie has promised to join the club, Will Hux 3551777 become a member in good standing for SEPSA INAUGURAL 3-GUN MATCH Fred Gatkin 779-1722 the required year. Then he will run for By Janie Herrick LLoyd Watkins 733-1513 office and then unseat all the current Bruce Wells 764-4973 board members. And I thought I had an Bill Craig 737-5252 ego?? For those of us who love to shoot where they would engage 16 steel tar- Randy Erickson 448-3174 and find ourselves involved in the regu- gets of varying shapes and sizes through Marion Estes 641-7775 There will be a general meeting and larly scheduled matches of our favorite ports in the walls. (This stage also Sam Grimes 772-1504 the election of officers the last Saturday sport; we sometimes are at a loss for some served as the first shotgun stage where Janie Herrick 771-7548 in September. I don't know if you no- shooting fun during the 4 months a year the paper targets were engaged with 1 [email protected] ticed but not even the that have a 5th Saturday. It is not unusual slug each and steel was engaged using Wesley Herrick 771-7548 Federal Government leaves lame duck for us to end up dolling out, or being the bird-shot.). [email protected] representatives in office that long. Go to recipient of, those famous “honey do” lists Pistol/Shotgun Stage 2, appro- Ray Kerbs 904-284-5941 the meeting an vote. Ask questions if all the while wishing the 1st Saturday would priately named “The Pause that Re- Charles Preston you are interested in how things are get here so we can go shooting. Well…that freshes”, found the competitor seated on Jerry Vaughan 725-4317 done. was not the case for the 5th Saturday in a toilet facing up range with his/her John Graves 904-284-8413 May 2003. Larry Gwaltney 781-2289 Would you like to be published? loaded gun in a cabinet. On the start J. L. Moore 727-3895 We have few requirements and not many Enter Chris Kloeppel, well known signal, the competitor rose, retrieved members interested. This issue is ex- and accomplished in the shotgun game, their gun and engaged 24 pieces of steel, panded to allow for the canidates to tell and looking for “something to shoot” on including a Texas Star, through several A letter to the editor from " John Says" of their qualifications and solicit your those 5th Saturdays. Chris was introduced “window” ports. I found myself need- vote. If some of them kept us informed During a conversation between 2 to USPSA about a year ago and found out ing to practice my shotgun reloading via this newsletter, I would think we members of Gateway Rifle and Pistol that one of the fastest growing shooting techniques on this one. Who’d have could take care of some of these prob- Club ("GRPC") one member states that sports in the country is the USPSA 3-Gun thought that those big steel pepper pop- lems. dennis GRPC has 3 sets of Club Rules-- the first game where you incorporate shotgun, rifle pers would have not one, but two smaller set of rules applies to the Board Mem- and pistol in action shooting scenarios. pieces of steel hiding behind them? bers; and the second set of rules applies Chris rolled this around in his head, tossed Those that did not look close enough to Board Members" friends; and the it off of anyone and everyone who would after hearing the ring of the steel All, listen and found that shooters all around third set applies to the remaining Mem- Found, their not so favorite friend, him had been wanting to get this game bers of GRPC. It is this Member's opin- We had one of " Fred's excel- Mike had arrived on the scene. ion that this statement is the truth, the lent reduced belly matches" at Gateway going at Gateway. All that was needed One of the rifle stages was a 44 whole truth and nothing but the truth. In today. 8 shooters took the challenge, now was a match director and approval round standards exercise that had most most organizations, Board Members' including "Joe the magnificent" Zerby. from the BOD. wishing they were shooting open class actions set examples for others mem- We started off in a mist, and gradually First things first…Chris went (glad I chose that Division). The stage bers. Wouldn't it be wonderful if this the weather cleared, until in the last home to talk it over with Nora (it’s a girl required the competitor to engage each happened at GRPC? stage we were in full bright sun! thing) and Tyler (it’s a teen thing). They of 6 IPSC paper targets with a minimum supported the idea of Chris being match Talk about changing light!!! I of 2 rounds each and knock down 2 Letter to the editor director and the 3-Gun team was created. was changing my rear aperture size ev- pieces of steel from 3 positions stand- Dear Editor: As you are aware, Gate- On May 12th, at the monthly BOD meeting ery stage. Whitney Saunders defended ing, kneeling and prone. This left 2 way Rifle & Pistol Club currently has a the Gateway BOD approved the schedule his astonishing F-class win of last month, pieces of steel to be engaged freestyle. minimum of approximately 15 voting for a USPSA 3-Gun match to be held on 5th but shot prone/sling, but....no coat, to (Did I mention that all targets were at board members. It takes a simple major- Saturdays. With a little over 2 weeks to achieve another win this month. Like I 100 yds?) Imagine my surprise #%*# ity to agree on the implementation of plan and get the word out, not to mention said last month, this kid can shoot!!! when my last piece of steel just would any changes to the rules and regulations practice, the first USPSA 3-Gun match not fall. The CRO said I would have to to GRPC. Joe Zullo was held at Gateway on May 31st. re-shoot the stage because the steel had Those of us who have been around June 21, 2003 22 competitors, including 1 jun- not been adjusted properly. I was, in for a while will remember when one ior, showed up from as far away as South fact, hitting it dead center. From behind member of the board tried to change the Carolina to shoot the match that consisted me (those electronic ears are great) I current running position/structure of the of 2 rifle stages, 2 pistol stages and 2 could hear Wesley telling the RO “nah, club. All club members at that time, integrity. This is uncalled for and shows shotgun stages. Maybe it was the free don’t stop her, she needs the practice”. stood together and did not allow just one how childish they are. GRPC is for all lunch that brought ‘em? The other stage was a field course that member to change GRPC. members not just one discipline, group Our squad started on the pistol left me telling those who would listen Now we see a new faction coming or faction. stages. The first of which started out with that this was undoubtedly “the most fun I have had shooting in a long time”. I over the horizon trying to run the club as I seriously hope they can read!!! the competitor sitting behind a table with well as the board meeting and cast stones 4 IPSC paper targets in view. At the start always thought the field courses we to members of the board degrading their John Cameron signal, the competitor stood, drew and shoot at the monthly SEPSA matches engaged each target with a minimum of 2 are fun and challenging. Run one with a rounds each on his/her way to an area continue on page 5 Prospecting for Lead in the Hills of Gateway October 11,2003 John Says Volunteers needed. Call the office and put your name on the list. You guys are reverting back to your old ways on the Shot- Your reward: food, drink, sore muscles, and the right to say I did gun Range. Please police up your spend shells! what is takes to keep my club open. 771 - 2937 THE MUZZLEBLAST PAGE 3 Re-elect Bill Craig to the President's Message IR 50/50 22 Benchrest Schedule Board of directors! from page 1 Bob Pekaar 268-4537 My three-year term expires this signed to give you a 180-degree arc of of Events shooting without permitting the rifle to year and I would like to serve again on CLOSED FOR HOLIDAYS our Board of Directors. I joined our point in an unsafe direction. Signs are Smallbore Rifle Silhouette The club will be closed on Easter, Club in 1972, became life member # 12 being prepared to update the rules for Thanksgiving and Christmas days this in 1975. Since then, I served as Vice this range. I hope the membership ap- Chuck Deason 772-1778 year. President, President, Treasurer and as preciates the new look of all the ranges. time permitted, on the Board of Direc- The rotten wood is being repaired where tors. I serve as Chairman of the Hunter, we find it and a fresh coat of paint IDPA Annual Meeting Plinkers and Casual shooters Commit- applied to reduce further damage. I look and Election tee that represents the vast majority of forward to seeing many of you at the Ed Sevetz 272-8484 our Club members. I try to represent all general meeting in September. I regret Sept. 27 members including those people who my phone number was typoed in the (office callback) only shoot a few times a month or even Muzzleblast- you may blame Dennis NFBC presents a year. I am also Chairman of the Policy (off with his head.) Seriously, be kind it Committee and serve on the financial took us a while to get an editor. Mem- Club 1800 Bullseye ESWR 9/7/03 audit and construction committees. bers with complaints should address these with the club manager, not the Randy Erickson 448-3174 As for my personal background, I cashiers. It’s like attacking the waitress Lead Minning have been married for thirty-six years. I when the cook ruined the meal. Kudos am a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the to Tom Vonhollen and the Friends of Oct. 11 Army Reserve and served in Vietnam, The NRA committee members for a USPSA/IPSC/SEPSA Central and South America on active successful meeting ($~35,000 raised). Wesley Herrick 771-7548 duty. I have been employed at Anheuser Good job juniors for volunteering your Busch almost thirty years. I am a fire- time. Remember when you vote in Sep- arms collector, a shooter, a reloader and tember, vote based on what is best for Ladies Field Day an endowment member of the NRA. the club as a whole. Also, keep in mind High Power Rifle Nov. 1 My personal goals for the Club are: the officers and directors serve with no 1. Work to keep our Club a safe compensation other than a thank you Marion Estes place to legally shoot our . and a dinner. I am quickly approaching 2. Help the Club continue with its the end of my term and I do not want to Please Limit prosperity. leave without saying thank you for kind- 22 Rimfire Shoot ness and support during these two years Parking in 3. Promote the safe and legal use as president of GRPC. William Peoples 378-9109 of firearms. front of the Bill Craig Sincerely, Black Powder Muzzle Loading OFFICE to Jodie Graves Barry Wheeler 730-3415 10 minutes wipe your feet Rumor has it that Grit will be BBQing for the Annual Meeting Black Powder Cartridge Rifle Silhouette Concealed Carry Mel White786-8115 Permit Classes Black Powder News Classes have a revised pricing sched- ule: Recently I’ve been asked a lot of “Any dealer in black powder NRA/1800 Bullseye questions regarding the availability and must be a federally licensed explosives Club Members $35.00 regulations surrounding back powder dealer. The BATF is required to notify Randy Erickson 448-3174 two person pkg $60.00 for the muzzle loading sportsman. It’s all explosives dealers of changes in ex- Non-members $40.00 important to understand the regulations plosives law. When the Homeland Se- and laws that impact our sport, particu- curity Act passed, the BATF notified all NRA/2700 Bullseye larly since 9/11. explosives dealers of the changes man- For information or reservations, call John Miller explains the Safe Ex- dated by that law. No mention of the James Watts 387-6287 the office at 771-2937 plosives Act in the February 2003 exemption to the law was made because Muzzle Blast, the magazine of the Na- it was unchanged.” tional Muzzle Loading Rifle Associa- So there you go, a muzzle loading Cowboy Action/SASS tion, much better than I can. He writes: sportsman that wants to shoot black “When the Homeland Security Act powder (not a black powder substitute) Bob Harris 724-7012 Required Maintenance may be was passed in November, it contained a can store up to fifty pounds for recre- performed according to this section called the Safe Explosives Act. ational purposes. I understand, how- schedule This was actually a bill that had been ever, it is becoming increasingly diffi- Action Shooting/ICORE introduced last February, and we had cult if not impossible to buy black pow- Monday 8A.M.- Noon 200 yd. line been tracking it as it moved though der locally. I can’t speak for the local Barry Summerlin 804-6980 & Silhouette line will be closed Congress. This bill does not have any dealers but I suspect the red tape got to Tuesday 8A.M.- 11A.M. 7.5 & 15 impact on the exemption to explosives be too much for them. [email protected] laws that allows us to purchase, possess, yard lines will be closed. If you find a supply of black powder and store up to fifty pounds of commer- Wednesday 8A.M.- 11A.M. 25 yard at a price you can afford to pay I suggest cially produced black powder for recre- pistol line will be closed. you buy it. Store it safely and it will last ational purposes. In its original form, USPSA 3-Gun forever. Thursday 8A.M.-Noon 100 yard there was language in the bill that spe- Chris Kloeppel 641-3205 rifle line will be closed. cifically said it did not have any impact Good and safe shooting. Friday 8A.M.- Noon All purpose on that exemption. Barry Wheeler [email protected] Should any of the above information be line will be closed . incorrect, please contact the editor. Visit the club web site www.grpc-jax.org PAGE 4 THE MUZZLEBLAST

Wesley Herrick for President IR 50/50 08/02/03 I, Wesley Herrick, would like to of the club closed we’ve spent TENS OF We had a beautiful day for shooting and were happy to see our friends from Gulf serve Gateway Rifle and Pistol Club as THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS. Think Rifle Club show up. I think they’re serious because they keep winning and coming President of the Board of Directors. I of this, if you shoot small bore and your back. Needless to say, Jeff (Turboman) Hopper won the sporter with his own Sako. was elected to the board twice to three favorite section of the range is closed. Tommy Wood dominated in the heavy gun and has probably shot 10 249’s in the year terms. I’m in my fifth year as Would you like a new pavilion roof, last month- that 250 is coming soon. Bob Pekaar (now known as Missing Bull) shot director. I shoot IDPA or BR on the first beautiful new restrooms for the bulls- a perfect 240 on his 24 bull target. Bill Smith, who is awaiting a pair of ULA’s, eye line, mowing and liming of the shot- Sat., IPSC on the second Sat. and on the retained his title for last place. The equipment list here is interesting- there were fourth Sat. ICORE. gun fall-area, and two bookkeeping/in- ventory systems that no one can make quite a few Anschutz 54’s; won’t be surprised to see a few in the sporter class soon. I’ve done everything from clean heads or tails of when it comes time to That last bit of 1000 A is still winning in the sporter class. toilets and haul trash to setting up big account for the spending of your money? matches. I serve as President of the The ARA target is a little more difficult to shoot and worse to score. “Worst All this with your range closed. What do IPSC club (SEPSA) at Gateway. As you think of that? I don’t like it one little edge” is used in scoring,i.e., if your bullet hits the 100 ring but breaks into the 50 Match Director, I put on two State Cham- bit. ring, it’s a 50. I think it’s a great game because you can shoot anything in rimfire pionships and two record breaking re- 22 LR you want (including pistol) and it forces you to concentrate on the X rather gional championships of the United When I took over the lead man- than the 10 ring. Bob Pekaar lucked out over the reigning state champion, Don States Association agement program, we were meeting the giving Gateway international recogni- requirements of the EPA at no charge Hawkins. Knowing Don, he’ll be back. tion as a premier shooting club. and no range closures. Southern Lead Bob Pekaar Removal was doing the recycling; one While president of the IPSC club, of the highest regarded such businesses we’ve seen SEPSA’s equipment such as in the southeast. The “powers that be” plate racks put out for Gateway mem- wanted to run them off and re-hire a bers use, and its canopies put up on member who had started and failed to do range five. The Cowboys, Action Shoot- ducing International Confederation of that paid position to help direct the club. the job in the past. Well the “powers that ing and ICORE all started off with the Revolver Enthusiasts into the same He’s heard many of your concerns and be” had their way, resulting in ranges assistance of SEPSA. We now have a match. He has attended every meeting has made them his. He is seeking a closed and the loss of who knows how three gun match for pistol, shotgun and since taking on that position. A carpen- Director position. much money and the job not done. Guess rifle, something many of you have re- ter by trade, he’s been a big help provid- why that range I spoke of earlier is Janie Herrick is currently a Direc- quested for years. Shooting three gun ing props for IDPA, SEPSA, and Ac- closed? You got it…lead on the front tor whose term does not expire until and bench rest I’ve an active interest in tion/ICORE. He is also the planner and berms causing ricochets. 2005. She has placed her name on the the entire range. We’ve built safety foreman behind the volunteers who re- ballot for the position of Secretary. She shooting boxes on the shotgun range. I understand why many of you cently built 12 new picnic tables for has kept very concise records of all With SAFETY FIRST we can all have will not run for the board. One person of Range 5. Barry is running for a Director previous meetings for her personal fun. many talents attended a BoD meeting; position. records. As Secretary she will post news you can read his take on it at As BoD member I’ve seen to the Fred Lovelace has served untold from the meetings in the Muzzle Blast. www.gunjunkie.com. I would very opening of the tunnel, improvements in hours of volunteer work for the national much like someone from SASS to repre- Bruce Wells is seeking re-elec- the drainage with the help of Jerry Tram- Republican Party and many other wor- sent them on the board. If that is not to tion for Public Relations Officer. He’s mel and his tractor and advice from the thy groups. Now he wants to serve us in be, I have a very good relationship with done a great job this past year. He has civil engineer. At my request, David the position of Director. He has an their Governor and Sheriff. big plans for Ladies Field Day and the Tyrell came out and moved the west extensive background and expertise in club. berm on the small bore line which is As your president, I will be giving construction and dealing with the city. currently closed, to allow more shooting up my voting position on the board. A master Glock shooter he’s down right Last but not least we have a chance points. helpful no matter what the task. to take advantage of someone who has I cannot do what needs to be done been there and done that with Chris I’ve come to you before for the alone. I need your support to have a Tom VonHollen has just rapped Kloeppel as Treasurer. He knows money preservation of our Big Oak on the 200 board of responsible people who love to up another fantastic Friends of the NRA and how to account for it. He stands yd. line and your support to restrict the shoot and want to do what’s right. charity banquet and auction. He works with me for an audit, as do all the others BoD’s power of making range changes with and wants to represent our Juniors I’ve mentioned here. Fred Gatlin has agreed to run for 4-H shooting Club and youth shot gun- without considering the shooters who VP. We’ve always had to call Fred to use that range. It now takes a club ning in the position of Director. I love it…I’m a doer and I get get things made right and he’ll keep up things done. With your help we can do membership meeting and vote; you DO the good work. He and I have worked Mike Bennett has been a full-time have a say in what’s done. more to better our club. Thank you for well together looking for the best for the range officer. He’s willing to give up your support. If you’d like to keep the range safe club. and working; it’ll take a lot more than a Barry Summerlin has taken ac- coat of paint. While we’ve had a section tion shooting to a higher level by intro- Tournament Schedule Tom VonHollen for Board Member The schedule shows the normal dates for the regular matches shot at Gateway. Clip it out and post it on the refrigerator for future reference. My name is Tom VonHollen and I many of the Scout Councils annual The listings should be good for each month of 2003. For example, a listing of "1st have been a Gateway R&PC member Scouting events including the Olustee Sunday" means the first Sunday of each month, unless an exception is listed below. The since 1992. I have probably run into Civil War Battle Reenactment and the calendar posted in the office is OFFICIAL and may supersede this list. Lloyd Watkins is the club's Chief Instructor and is responsible for all schedules. most Gateway R&PC members at least Adult B-B Gun Instructors Qualifica- once in the last four years. I’m the guy tion Program. I have assisted in rebuild- Variations in this schedule will be listed in each issue of the Muzzleblast. ing the Camp Shands Rifle Range, built selling Friends of NRA Dinner and Match Range When Raffle tickets. I believe one of the most the first Skeet and Trap range at the important things we can do for shooting Camp and for four years I worked with Club 1800 Bullseye 1 1st Sunday, 9:00 till 12:00 is to protect it’s future. That’s why I NRA Master Training Counselor Steve Smallbore, Silhouette 4 1st Sunday, 10:00 till 2:00 work so hard year after year in the Friends Moore to help train new NRA Certified 22 Rimfire Benchrest 4 1st Saturday,12:00 till 4:00 program. In the past four years as Chair- Instructors. We taught four Disciplines, man of First Coast friends of NRA my Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun and Personal Pro- Highpower Rifle Silhouette 3 1st Saturday 9: A.M Dinner and Auctions have raised over tection; in all, thirteen years of dedi- IDPA 5 1st Saturday $100,000.00 and averaged over 600 cated involvement in Boy Scouts Shoot- NRA supporters in attendance, first in ing Sports. High Power Rifle 3 2nd Sunday the state. As a Gateway Board member one USPSA/IPSC 5 2nd Saturday I have also been involved as a the most important things I can bring to Black Powder 4 2nd Saturday the table is the continued strong support Coach with our Jr. Shooting Team at Cowboy 5 3rd Sunday 9:00 AM Gateway for a number of years after of the Junior Shooting Program. For a having a discussion with Ben Redman, time in the early 1970’s I shot Competi- N.R.A. 1800 Bullseye 1 3rd Sunday 9:00 till 12:00 the gentleman who started it all. I think tive Skeet and Trap. Like many mem- Plinking 4 3rd Saturday our youth, getting the proper safety and bers I was angered by the Boards hasty Action Shooting 5 4th Saturday marksmanship training at our Club, decision to close our Shotgun Range. I Mini Palma 4th Saturday makes Gateway an important asset to think what we need to do is expand out the City not just another gun club. shotgun shooting opportunities and make Pistol silhouette 4 4th Saturday that range a more enjoyable place to I started my training as a NRA Cer- Black Powder rifle Silhouette 3 4th Saturday shoot. I am not an advocate of steel shot tified Instructor with the Boy Scouts at or limited shotgun shooting. Let’s make Action/ICORE 5 4th Saturday North Florida Council. For a number of this range a safe and fun place to shoot. years I was a Cubmaster, Scoutmaster, USPSA 3-Gun 5 5th Saturday and Order of the Arrow recipient and ran Call the Match Directors for additional information THE MUZZLEBLAST PAGE 5

Vote Fred Gatlin For William Crews for the Vice-President Board of Directors Handloads for 1000 yard Matches from Fred Robbins Hello everyone. I am running for I was born and raised in There has been a lot of discussion of design necessity, VLD projectiles Jacksonville.I am a Graduate of Robert the office of Vice-President. I have recently regarding long range High have long hollow points which are eas- E. Lee high school. I am an avid pistol, been honored and fortunate to have Power ammunition, particularly bullets ily unbalanced by sonic waves travers- rifle, black powder cartridge and muzzle served as your Secretary/Treasurer and their performance during the "tran- ing them. (2003); loading shooter. I am a member of NRA. I am a NRA certified instructor in sonic" phase of flight. I have loaded It is therefore desirable to keep VLDs Secretary (2002); President (2000 pistol, rifle and personal protection. some ammo in .308 with various bullets emphatically supersonic at all ranges - 2001); Public Relations Officer (1998 and done some chronographing. I've We have some problems at G.R.P.C. you shoot at (& of course, compara- - 1999) and Board Member (1998). I found that 175-178 grain Sierra's and I would like the opportunity to offer tively more easy to do so). have also served as match director for Hornady A-Max can carry to 1000 and some solutions. If elected I will repre- I shoot British match rifle over Action Shooting, Co-Match Director remain supersonic. However, I have for IDPA, and Co-Director of sent all members and will be accessible ranges 1000, 1100 & 1200 yards. De- also found that in my 24" barreled Sav- Gateway's successful annual Women's at all times. Respectfully, spite the reassurance of most (inaccu- age, I can shoot 200 gr Sierra Match Field Day. I am a life member of the rate) ballistic charts, it is not possible to William Crews 904-765-9918 Kings at 2520 fps that will still be run- club, and am vitally interested in the keep the Sierra Match king range of ning at 1315 fps at 1000 yds. The successful operation of the club. projectiles supersonic beyond 1100 Michael Bennett Ballistic Coefficient of these bullets is yards in the requisite .308 case at most During my tenure as your repre- for Board of Directors .565, and wind drift is less than lighter sentative, I have never missed a Board locations. However, they all manage the bullets. meeting, committee meeting, or any Now that I am retired, I can devote transition quite well & are seldom sub- necessary function of the club. As you time and energy representing rifle, pis- The whole external ballistics issue ject to identifiable inaccuracy as a re- all know, I have always been readily tol and all concerns of our club mem- at long range is the transition from su- sult. On the other hand, the Lapua 154 available for you to contact me with bers. I am usually a the club every day. personic through the "sound barrier" as Scenar can be a tack driver, properly I shoot rifle and pistol, and reload. I have issues or concerns that you believe are bullets lose speed. The Sierra's are far loaded, out to 1200 yards, but is well been competing in the Action Shooting important. Each of your concerns was less affected by this than the VLD bul- known to go missing beyond 1000 yards addressed individually, and handled meets. lets, and should pose no problems if if not loaded up to peak available veloci- with the importance they warranted. I •Life member of Gateway since velocity at 1000 gets into the 1180-1200 ties. am highly visible and available at the 1967 fps range. Sierra's are "tangent ogive" ( Please understand that match rifle is club, and frequently handle your re- I think) and the Berger's, JLK's and •Served on the Board about 20 years a "one class" discipline. A necessary quests via telephone, often after hours. other VLD's are "secant ogive". What- ago. ( I had to leave due to work commit- element is loading the .308 Winchester With my proven record of leader- ments.) ever, the following excerpt from a post case to "unusual" but safe levels of per- ship capability, successful accomplish- that an experienced LR shooter wrote •Worked for Southern Bell for 30 formance. As virtually all other disci- ments, dedication to the Club's suc- sheds more light on this subject. cess, and availability to you, I would years plines are shot at 100- yards or less & an appreciate your vote for me as your •Currently working as Range Of- There's also a theory that VLD bul- infinite choice of calibre is available, Vice-President. ficer at Gateway. lets handle the transition to subsonic then transitioning should not be an is- less well than more conventional de- sue. signs. It is believed that this is because

Ladies Field Day Roger P. Bump November 1, 2003 for Board of Directors GATEWAY HP LEAGUE MATCH 08/10/03 Sponsored by; Cost; $15.00 per Lady I would like to run for a position on 12 SHOOTERS the Board of Directors at Gateway R & Women On Target Contact; GRPC 771-2937 P Club. I have served as Club Secretary Here are the results from this morn- The NRA Foundation Bruce or Nancy Wells 764-4973 1984 & 1985 and as Club President ings HP league match. This was only our 1986 & 1987. I presently compete in second of eight matches fired this year BPCR, SASS, and .22 Rifle Silhouette. that it DIDN'T rain! 12 shooters showed I reload smokeless (rifle & pistol), BP up. The lighting was very changeable. cartridges, and enjoy both competitive Randy Erickson took top honors. Nice Frederick A. Lovelace for BOD and recreational shooting. shooting Randy.

My name is Frederick A. Lovelace ernment, General Services Administra- and I would like to bring a new energy tion. My last position was the Deputy Randy Erickson AR 485-12 Match and great shooting interest, to the board Assistant to the Field Office Manager This spot needed Winner of directors, for Gateway Rifle and responsible for the operation and pro- something in it. Pistol Club. tection of all Federal Buildings and Sam Grimes Match 481-20 leased space, in the north half of Florida. I was born in Frederick Oklahoma, in 1944, on Frederick Air Force Base. At the present I compete in Matt Taylor AR 476-19 I enlisted with the US Army in 1962 Gateway's monthly Action matches and SEPSA INAUGURAL 3-GUN and spent time in the 572nd Military in major pistol competitions throughout Frank Cernese AR 476-09 Police Company, Fort Ritchie Mary- the eastern United States. I have wrote MATCH from page 2 articles for the Muzzelblast such as the land and in Europe in the 3rd Armored rifle or shotgun and you will be hooked. Glenn Kellett M1A 450-03 Reconnaissance Squadron. I competed, Free Glock, Glock match information page. I have worked as Assistant Match If you like to shoot pistol, rifle as a part of an infantry squad, repre- Robert Estes AR 444-06 senting the 8th Infantry Division and Director in USPSA Area 6 Match, sev- and shotgun; want something fun and th competed individually, representing the eral State Matches and five or six Glock challenging to do on those 5 Saturdays Carol Harris AR 440-06 3rd Recon, with an M-14. In 1978 I matches. I currently hold Range Offic- other than mow the lawn, paint the house enlisted in the Illinois Air National ers certification from United States Prac- or shop, come on out to Gateway. Don’t Guard as a Load Crew Chief , loading tical Shooting Association. Reloading, have all the equipment you need? Give Joe Zullo AR 436-03 bombs, guns and rockets on F-4í competitive shooting and hunting are us a call or drop us an e-mail, everyone Phantomís. my major interests, that is of course, in this game is more than eager to loan Terry Goller AR 424-03 after all the Tball, soccer and basketball you what you need to shoot. I am married since 1964, have two games that my grandchildren are in- th children and five grand children, fortu- The next 5 Saturday will be Marion Estes AR 412-04 volved in. th nately, all here in Jacksonville. I earned August 30 . Sign up begins around my GED while in the Army and an Please vote for me with an absentee 9am. Hope to see you there. AJ Frei M1A 309-00 Associates degree in Business, from ballet or at the general meeting on Sep- For contact information go to The University Of Kentucky. I am tember 27, 2003. www.sepsa.com or select the SEPSA Dale Prewitt M1A 248-00 retired since 1994, from the US Gov- Thank you, Fred Lovelace link from www.grpc-jax.org. E-mail Chris at [email protected] PAGE 6 THE MUZZLEBLAST

THOMAS A. BEATTIE Janie Herrick for Secretary FOR SECRETARY 2003 NRA National Silhouette My name is Janie Herrick and I am After taking a year off for business running for the Office of Secretary on Championships purposes, I am once again ready to serve the Gateway BOD. I have been serving the members of Gateway Rifle and Pis- in the position of Director for the last 4 Smallbore Rifle - July 13-15 tol Club. I have served the Club is years and feel that I have a lot to offer various capacities since 1994 and look the Board and membership by stepping National Champion forward to another term on the Board. up into an officer position. Agustin Sanchez, Jr, Chula Vista, CA 112x120 Since 1994, I have served as the Muzzle- Part of the Secretary’s duties is to blast editor (‘94-96), Executive Officer keep a true and accurate record of all (’97), President (‘98-’99) and Treasurer meetings of the BOD and membership. Second Place (‘00-’02). This is something that I have done, and During my tenure, I took my duties continue to do, for my own personal Cathy Winstead, Prarie Du Rocher, IL very seriously as evidenced by my Board reference since my first meeting in 1999. 107x120 meeting attendance record. In 102 meet- I frequently receive calls from other ings, I only missed two. BOD members asking that I research my notes from the meetings to clarify Third Place At the start of my Presidency, I was items of discussion and decisions the faced with depleted bank accounts. By BOD made. I will submit the monthly Troy Lawton, Columbus, GA 107x120 the completion of my second term, both BOD minutes for publication in the the checking and savings accounts had Team Champion Muzzle Blast and posting on our web healthy balances. I also implemented a site. You, who are the owners of Gate- BASS 202x240 saving plan that would ensure the Club’s way, have a right to know how the BOD coffers would remain in the black for votes on issues that come before us. years to come. Smallbore Hunting Rifle - July 13-15 For those of you who do not know I enjoyed being a part of many me, I am a life member of Gateway, a projects that still benefit the Club today. member of the NRA and have served as I was directly involved with various National Champion an active member on the Friends of the Clubhouse interior up-fits and kitchen NRA committee for the last 4 years. I equipment purchases. I saved the Club Cathy Winstead, Prarie Du Rocher, IL 110x120 hold a Chief Range Officer certifica- money by having slag rock laid as an tion through the National Range Offic- alternative to using asphalt. Re-roofing ers Institute, and ‘C’ Classification in Second Place the silhouette line and the installation of USPSA. I have served on several com- baffles on the pistol ranges, as well as mittees appointed by past and current Agustin Sanchez, Jr. Chula Vista, CA 106x120 the RV Park are just a few more ex- GRPC Presidents including the most amples of projects I have participated recent appointment as Chairman of the in. committee charged with reviewing our Third Place I believe my track record speaks for present accounting fees and practices. Rachel Reninger, Cocoa, FL 103x120 itself. I have always shown a genuine I am active in the shooting sports interest in the Club and it’s membership and I am concerned about our club and and I look forward to serving those it’s future; I would not submit my name Team Champion interests during my tenancy as Secre- for any BOD position if I were not. tary. BASS 196x240 Those of us who sit on the BOD have a responsibility to you, the owners/mem- bers, to be your voice; to express your ideas and concerns for the safety, im- Above is the list of winners for the National Championship Smallbore Rifle Check out the provement and preservation of our Silhouette tournament held recently in Ridgway Pa. All the winners with the sales in club range; to insure it is here for the genera- exception of Agustin Sanchez compete regularly at the Sunshine Class hosted by tions to follow. Gateway each April. We truly get a high level of competitors during this event. store Please cast your vote for Janie Herrick, Secretary. Next edition will be back to four pages

Gateway Regional Classic Glock Sports Shooters Foundation (GSSF) Pistol Match

On January 17-18, Gateway Rifle Second through tenth in each Am/ Glock Report magazine that comes coffee, get your gear out and when all and Pistol Club (GRPC) will host our Civ class win from $25.00 to $100.00. with your membership. All you need to ready, you can walk to your first stage eleventh annual Gateway Regional The class winners are determined by bring is a Glock, a few magazines, about and ed right into the next group to shoot. C Classic Glock Sports Shooters Foun- dividing the whole group into four and a hundred rounds for each division you Remember we are all volunteers so dation (GSSF) pistol match. whoever is in the top of each group is wish to shoot, sight and hearing protec- please be patient, being angry about score If you are interested in this pistol that class winner and wins a brand new tion and a lot of enthusiasm. The Range sheets can ruin your shooting experience competition you must first be a mem- Glock. All you Bullseye shooters Officers are mostly GRPC volunteers and believe me everybody will do their ber of GSSF which costs $25.00 per should do very well in this so borrow a from action shooting clubs and do it for very best to help you. Glock and go gettum. fun but are very competent and will help year and you can sign up the day you Gateway is a COLD RANGE so all shoot. If you are not a Master class Other divisions like Major sub and with anything, some times even loaning a gun to shoot. There are three stages pistols must remain unloaded and shooter you may shoot in up to four Subgun require a small Glock and Com- holstered or bagged until directed by a different Divisions. Most shooters at petition division allows a long barreled that comprise a GSSF match. The first is called a ⤜5â¤*, the second an Range Officer. There are marked safety our matches are first time competitors Glock. The Law Enforcement (LE) areas where repairs can be made or slides so don't stay away because you feel division is very much like the Am/Civ ⤜Mâ¤* and the Plate Rack. More than one of these stages are set up so cycled but no live ammo please. Many intimidated. It's a casual, family type division paying class winners and re- shooters show up with their Glock in a atmosphere with high female, high jun- quiring a standard Glock. there is limited waiting to get through the three stages, that must be shot. It's best plastic box and a pocket full of maga- ior male and female, and high senior If you are a Master, or prefer to zines and bullets and have a blast. winning $75.00 each. Each Division to take your score sheets FIRST THING shoot an electronic/optic sited or com- to each of the stages you wish to shoot It's family fun and everybody has a entry costs $25.00 (a $5.00 late fee for pensated pistol you can enter the Un- the first division unless pre-registered), and give them to the score keeper. Your chance to win. limited Master class. Master shooters sheet goes to the bottom of the list and and you have the opportunity to win a can also shoot a standard Glock in the new Glock in the Amateur/Civilian Di- works it's way up and will stay on top Stockmeister division. All the above until you get back to that stage, ready to vision (Am/Civ), if you win first in A, information is better explained in a Vote on September 27th B, and C class. shoot. This way, you can drink a cup of THE MUZZLEBLAST PAGE 7

GATEWAY 3X600 MATCH Barry Summerlin for BOD GATEWAY 3X600 MATCH 08/16/03 07/19/03 10 SHOOTERS 8 SHOOTERS My name is Barry Summerlin and I Member of the NRA, serving on the am running for a position on your Gate- Friends of the NRA committee this past Here are the results from the July We had a great match today, and way Rifle and Pistol Club Board of year. Gateway 3X600 reduced prone after the fog lifted the weather was beau- Directors. I am handicapped in my run Member of United States Practical Highpower match. tiful. Many thanks to Joe Zullo for put- for election in that the General meeting Shooting Association (USPSA) with a Fred Robbins took the top spot and ting the results in a format that I can of GRPC happens to fall on the same Chief Range Officer certification. Serv- Frank Cernese was only one point be- copy and paste! Saturday as the ICORE / Action match, ing the past two years as CRO on stages hind. Nice shooting by both! but the show must go on, I have a little Some good performances today. at the southeast regional USA champi- Match Winner Frank Cernese decided to shoot F-Class, match to set up with the help of my onships and Florida state championships. and shot very well. Rather unusual set- friends. Member of the International Con- up - and AR with a scope shooting off a Fred Robbins F-class 594-30 I am running for a full financial federation of Revolver Enthusiast, rest. audit. I am running for getting all ranges founding the only ICORE club in the Frank Cernese F-class 593-22 up and running. I am running for making Works for Frank Whitney deserves state of Florida. Jim Cox F-class 586-22 credit for shooting the match with a sure Gateway remains open to daily Member of Southeast Practical scope that was about a zillion MOA out shooters who need a good, safe place to Whitney Saunders Any 584-36 Shooters Association (SEPSA), serving of adjustments for windage. He wound shoot. I am running for the organized as Vice President and Equipment man- Joe Zullo Palma 568-11 up using the 7 ring at 3:00 as his aiming disciplines having a place to hold their ager. Al Thacker AR 553-08 point. matches. I am running for cooperation among the disciplines. I am running for Member of Camden Area Practical John Roberts F-class 551-11 Glenn Kellett continues to be as members to have the members areas to Shooters, serving as Vice President. Marion Estes AR 541-06 good with an M1A as anybody at GRPC. shoot. I am running for a decent map by Member of the St Augustine Practi- He really gets that rifle humming. I try the front door so daily shooters might Mark Reyes Match 500-06 not to shoot on his right, as that brass is cal Shooting Association. learn what else is available and become Mel White Any/Any DNF pretty hot ! Mark Reyes had a new scope members themselves. I am running for I am a member of many things, but and mount, and had a good day with his simple, basic bathrooms on the All Pur- I am most pleased to be a member of the 1940's vintage Model 70 Winchester. pose range. 10% that get things done. I am a carpen- ter by trade and have brought multi- Match Winner I have been a member of Gateway million dollar buildings out bare ground Swap Meet Fred Robbins F-class 593-32 since 1998. I was charged by the BOD and been there thoughout the entire pro- Frank Cernese F-class 588-22 with the task of building picnic tables begins at cess to completion. I will also bring that Whitney Saunders Any/Any 583-22 and the next Saturday, with a little help, experience and wide ranging knowl- Glenn Kellett M1A 550-09 they were built. 8:00 AM edge with me to the Board. I thank you Marion Estes AR 547-07 for your vote. Jim Cox Any/Any 544-11 Joe Zullo Palma 543-16 Mark Reyes Any/Any 525-07 Elvis was last sited flying a hang glider Ladies Field Day near Herlong Field November 1, 2003

Sponsored by; Cost; $15.00 per Lady NRA National Smallbore Prone Women On Target Contact; GRPC 771-2937 The NRA Foundation Bruce or Nancy Wells 764-4973 Championships We would like to invite all ladies for a day of fun, learning, shooting and fellowship. If you have a firearm of your own that you want to get to know better then bring it with you, however loaner firearms will be provided. Ohio's Paul Gideon Tops the Field Georgia, former Prone Champion who There will be a short self defence and firearm usage class to get us started at the NRA National Smallbore Prone posted an aggregate of 6397 to tie and we will go into our various groups to shoot our firearms. We will have Championships When he completed Gideon, but fell two Xs shy at 505. Third lunch catered in for all shooters and volunteers. There is only room for 150 the irst stage of the 2003 place went to Major Mike Anti, from ladies so please let us know as soon as possible if you are planning to attend. Smallbore Prone Championships the Fort Benning-based Army Marks- with a score just three points away from manship Unit, with a 6396-530X. Anti perfection, veteran rifleman Paul won the Smallbore Three-Position Barrel Break-In and Cleaning Techniques Gideon knew he had a chance to finish Championship days before the Prone near the top. "I have a terrible problem match. I ordered a new barrel for my Savage F-Class rifle from PacNor. It’s chambered with astigmatism," said Gideon, a spe- Team competition in 2003 produced in .260 Remington, also known as 6.5-08, and I can’t wait to get it! cialist on aging with the state of Ohio some remarkable results. I’ll be shooting 140-147 grain bullets, and the barrel will be my primary one who makes his home in Gambier. "And As in the three-position champion- for 600 yds. - 1000 yds. my scores fired with conventional peep ships earlier, civilians outpaced military This info is off PacNnor's website, but it would apply to all barrels, so I thought sights are always lower than I'd like. But teams for American team champion- it might be of general interest. this year, with a 3197 out of 3200 and the ships and an American team shot its way Any Sight stage [in which telescopic back into the winners' circle in Match. Barrel Break-In and Cleaning Techniques sights are permitted] still to go, I knew I could place high." In Metallic Sight team competition, For best results, of course, it is necessary to 'season' it and use proper cleaning a quartet of ladies representing a nation- equipment. We like the Dewey coated rods, a good bore guide, copper/bronze And he did place high -- right at the wide society of top-level target shoot- brushes and cotton flannel patches, the appropriate size to keep that jag and rod in top. When the smoke cleared after four ers, the Black Hawks, posted a team the middle of the bore. You will need a good bore solvent, like KG 3, Shooters days of grueling competition, Gideon aggregate 1557-67X. The score not Choice or CR-10 to loosen the fouling, followed by a scrubbing with JB bore Paste, had finished with 3200 points of 3200 only beat the Army's effort by a point, it Holland's Witches Brew or KG 2. possible in the second stage of the set a new women's record as well. Then, After cleaning, nullify the solvents with rubbing alcohol and patch dry. Finish championship, and a 6397 for the tour- following the ladies' lead, a team of nament. His "X-count" -- the number of with Tetra Gun Oil, KG 4 or Holland's Bbl Break-in Fluid. Never shoot a dry bore senior-category (60 years of age and as this will greatly promote copper fouling. hits in a reduced-size central scoring older) Black Hawks won the Any Sight ring used to break ties -- stood at 507, team match at 1560-80X. Again the Chris recommends: two hits higher than his closest chal- winners' effort topped that of the Army Shoot one, clean, for first ten rounds; shoot three, clean, for next thirty rounds; lenger. Paul Gideon had won the 2003 by a point, and again they set a record, shoot five, clean, while working up load. Allow bbl to cool to the touch before NRA National Smallbore Prone this time for senior-category teams in testing a new load to avoid unnecessary throat erosion. Championship.Second place went to the event. Carolyn Millard-Sparks, of Atlanta, It is our desire that your new barrel brings many hours of shooting enjoyment! Fred Robbins PAGE 8 THE MUZZLEBLAST

Sample Ballot From the President this was for the last issue GATEWAY RIFLE & PISTOL CLUB Candidates for 2004 election At the halfway point in 2003, I would ranges were in need of repair and paint like to give you an update of what has all over the facility. Rotten wood has Officer Candidates been going on at our fine club. Unfortu- been replaced and fresh paint has given (Circle your choice of one person for each officer position) nately, we have not been able to get the our club the look of a first class facility. smallbore rifle range behind the pistol The pavilion roof has been replaced due President: lines open. The hold up is this. The to considerable leaks and wood rot. Ex- Wesley Herrick ____ (Only declared candidate when ballot was printed) reason for ricochets was determined to terior fans are being installed so this area come from bullets impacting previously Vice- President: again will become usable space for our accumulated bullets inside the berm, members. The mens restroom in the Fred Gatlin ____ then rolling up and over the top. The clubhouse has been remodeled. The Will Hux ____ solution was to mine this lead and return restrooms on the pistol line needed a the dirt to the appropriate height after- new roof that has been installed and the Secretary: wards. After this is completed, the BOD interiors have been totally remodeled. Thomas Beatie ____ determined additional barriers could be So what about the restrooms on the all- constructed to enhance the safety of our Janie Herrick ____ purpose range? Well, the plans are be- ranges. The hold up in this process has ing drawn at this time. We are also Treasurer: been the lead mining. The individuals including a pavilion to be built on this Kris Kloeppel ____ (Only declared candidate when ballot was printed) contracted to perform this have not been end of the range as well. The construc- sporadic at best. We must have consis- tion review committee will start taking Chief Instructor: tency to maintain our plan for ongoing bids upon completion of the plans. An- Lloyd Watkins ____ (Only declared candidate when ballot was printed) range mining. We have been seeking ticipated building should begin early Public Relations: additional sources. The solution we are fall. working toward now is to bring this If you are a new member, you Bruce Wells ____ (Only declared candidate when ballot was printed) under our own housekeeping. We are watched the new professionally edited looking to build or purchase a lead tum- Board of Directors: (Circle your choices, but Vote for no more than 5 instruction tapes at the club office. All bler. Use the money from the sell of the candidates) day members and new members are lead mined to offset the cost of equip- Mike Bennet ____ required to watch these tapes and take a ment rental to rebuild the berm after- test before being permitted to shoot at Roger Bump ____ wards. There are almost 3000 members our range. This was the brainchild of using this club, if you have resources/ Bill Craig ____ Bill Craig and Lloyd Watkins. This is an knowledge/etc…to help us accomplish example of your BOD working for you William Crews ____ this task please contact myself or our and the future of our club. Kudos to Bill Randy Erickson ____ club manger. This problem is literally a and Lloyd. Also, kudos to those mem- dime holding up a dollar. Fred Lovelace ____ bers who donated their time to build Barry Summerlin ____ On a positive note, the airport au- twelve new picnic tables (Barry thority gave us permission to clean up Summerlin headed this crew). Although Jerry Vaughan ____ the drop zone on our shotgun range. You the club paid for materials, thanks to Tom Von Hollen ____ will notice the area is much cleaner. these dedicated club members, the club Please make sure you use the garbage was saved the labor expenses. Looking Print Member's Name ______can provided to place your debris before back over my term I wish we could have Member's Signature: ______leaving this range. We also approved accomplished more, but we can take Absentee ballots: the building of shooter’s boxes to in- pride in the accomplishments we have 1. All mail in ballots must have signature notarized. If ballots are submitted crease the level of safety on this range. made. These accomplishments could not in person to the club office, member's signature must be verified and annotated I want to thank the over one hundred have been achieved without the support members who spoke up when this range of individuals serving on the board and by office staff. was to be closed and now has a better the members supporting the board of 2. Mail in ballots must be post marked no later than Friday, September 26, range for their voices being heard. All directors. 2003. 3. Any ballot received after close of business on Friday, September 26, 2003 will be discarded.

Chris Kloeppel for Treasurer CFRPC, Orlando , FL July 26, 2003

My name is Chris Kloeppel; I am running for Treasurer of Gateway Rifle and Pistol Club. It is time for the membership to have an accounting of funds at GRPC. I suggest Some Gateway Prone Match Shooters Get Some Recognition At "Disney we have the books checked out by a professional and start with a clean slate. This World " Match. North Florida Highpower Shooters Are First and Fourth Overall year the majority of the BOD voted not to audit the clubs financial records. We spent in Orlando 300meter Match. $10,000.00 on repairs to the pavilion that is rarely used. We are paying $1500.00 Fred Robbins and Whitney Saunders do well. per month in fees to an accountant. Why? Additionally we need a lead reclamation CFRPC, Orlando , FL July 26, 2003 program and rebuilding of the berms so all ranges can be open and in a safe operating condition. It is time to elect new officers and directors to lead the club and MATCH RESULTS insure we have a range to enjoy. Overall High Score My experience is as follows: Fred Robbins 199-11 200-10 199-8 598-29X President, Sunstate Packers, Inc. Food Distributors current employment By groups: President Jacksonville Gun Club 2 terms ISU Treasurer Jacksonville Gun Club German Salazar 198 196 196 590 Garand BOD Jacksonville Gun Club Jorge Puignau 198 190 200 588 J. Marsicano 442-3X L. Mayz 397-4X President Palatka Gun Club 2 terms Ben Adams 190 190 188 568 Any/Any VP Palatka Gun Club Rick Evans 181 179 180 540 W. Saunders 587-32X BOD Palatka Gun Club. Service Rifle R. Hankins 587-25X While president of the Jacksonville Gun Club, increased profitability 386% J.Aricidiacono 580-32X F-Class over 2 years with no increase in costs to members. Member of the committee that renegotiated and renewed the clubs lease with the City of Jacksonville. J. Hollenback 559-17X F. Robbins 598-29X K. Johnson 546-19X Thank you for your support and vote. N. Jacob 392-5X