December 2010

MISSION STATEMENT The object of this organization shall be the encouragement of organized , shotgun and pistol shooting among resi- dents of our community, with a view toward better knowledge on the part of citizens of our community of the safe han- dling and the proper care of firearms, and the development of those characteristics of honesty, good fellowship, self dis- cipline and self reliance that are the essentials of good sportsmanship and the foundation of true patriotism.

Turkeys in the Fog!!! It may have been only cloudy to start out but with the Free Trappers 'making smoke' on line it quickly became a bit difficult to see down the range. In consideration of limited visibility and small tar- gets a new feature was added. Courtesy of Hunter's Tree Farm, a line of small gourds was estab- lished as rifle targets granting a 'mulligan" on the more distant rifle targets for a nominal fee. This fea- ture added humor and excitement and may be reintroduced for rifle or other special events. The Rain- Dee-Voo rifle for raffle was introduced and tickets are now on sale. This raffle includes a shooting bag donated by Mike Nesbitt and a Powder horn from Steve Skillman along with the Traditions St Louis Hawken Rifle. The number thirteen was not unlucky apparently as that number of shooters on site had a pretty good day. "Lucky Shooter" awards went to Steve Andrews for the turkey head target and to Adam Sampson for the Poker cards with a queen high straight flush. Individual matches, rewarded by appro- priate turkey related items were won by: 1. Trade Gun: 1st Adam Sampson, 2nd Tim Sampson, 3rd Bob DeLisle 2. Pistol: 1st Mike Nesbitt, 2nd Bob DeLisle, 3rd Doug Simpson 3. Rifle: 1st Mike Nesbitt, 2nd Steve Andrews, 3rd Bob DeLisle Aggregate competitors got to select from a table piled with turkeys, hams, turkey roasts and summer sausage, furnished by the Free Trappers. Order of score was: 1st Mike Nesbitt, 2nd Bob DeLisle, 3rd Don Kerr, 4th Steve Andrews, 5th Doug Simpson, 5th Frank Poncerof, 7th Dave Perry, 8th Dewayne Pritchett, 9th Tim Sampson, 10th Ralph Birmingham, 11th Dale Gietz, 12th Adam Sampson,13th John Barberi. A brief Free Trappers meeting by booshway Brown reviewed the need for additional hands for the event particularly the blacksmith setup. During our meeting a discussion was held asking the opinions of our shooters on WDFW hunting rules for Muzzle Loaders. We found a consensus that equipment rules should remain unchanged: only, calibers allowed unchanged, and ignition open to the weather with musket or percussion caps only. Thanks for set up and scoring assistance to "Reliable Tony" and also appreciation for scoring and range management to JK Johnson and to our one-winged booshway BO Brown recuperating from ro- tator cuff surgery. Reminder of the next Evergreen event Sunday November 14th, probably for a novelty shoot conducted by Pete Strobl. The next Free Trappers shoot will be Saturday December 4th and will be the Christmas Brown Bag prize blanket with the Free Trappers club providing prizes. Bob Gietz 360-273-7862

Editor: Robert Moody 491-4092, [email protected]. Items for the Plinker must be submitted by the 15th of the month. Call or email for details. PAGE 2 THE PLINKER DECEMBER 2010

December 2010 Old Soldier Match by Harvey Gertson for Match Director

It was decided at the October match that the December 26 Old Soldier Match would have the M1 Garand as the theme rifle to shoot. Shooters may bring other rifles to beat the M1 Garand’s but they would not be eligible to win any awards. So dig out your M1 Ga- rand and come on out December 26 and shoot in the Old Soldier Match. The match is 200 yard, 30 shots for score, from the prone position. Bring a couple of en-bloc clips for your Garand.

The October 24, 2010 Old Soldier Match Results:

The match had 7 faithful shooters who came out in the rain to test their skills at 200 yards prone and try to stay dry. The temperature was in the 50’s with pouring rain during the first 15 shot relay with some wind. One shooter complained that the rain knocked his bullets down to lower scoring rings. Harvey wore a British military jacket and beret to complement his P14 .303 British rifle. Tony was presented with a Swiss beret to go together with his Swiss K31 rifle. Now Tony has to wear it correctly so he doesn’t look like the Pillsbury Dough Boy. The military type “dog tag” award went to the top three places.

First place went to Tony Minerd with his Swiss K31. This is the fourth “Old Soldiers Match” in a row that Tony has won. Those of you who haven’t been out for awhile, come on out and knock Tony off the podium at the next match. Second went to Gary Thorson who was only 4 points behind Tony but he had the most x’s with 10. Third went to Gary Baldwin who was not far behind 2 nd place but Ken Horton was on Gary Baldwin’s heals trailing by only 2 points. Fifth and Sixth were only 4 points apart

After the Old Solder Match there were 5 shooters for the match. The course of fire was an “Official 100 Yard Military Type Target” at 50 yards and 100 yards. The target has a 5.5 inch bull and a 1.75 inch V ring (like an X ring). 25 rounds were shot from prone at the 100 yard and 25 rounds sitting at the 50 yards with 2 ½ minutes for each. The most hits in the black bullseye would win. Walt Schumacher came out on top with 26 bullseye hits and 11 v’s. Fran Huntington was a close second with 24 bullseye and 2 v’s.

Carbine Match Date: October 24, 1010 50 yd 100 yd Total Total Place Name Rifle and Caliber Score v 's Score v's Score v's 1 Walt Schumacher S&W AR 15-22 (.22 LR) 22 10 4 1 26 11 2 Fran Huntington AR 15 - .223 11 0 13 2 24 2 3 Gary Baldwin SKS 7.62x39 15 1 5 0 20 1 4 Gary Thorson AR 15 - .223 7 n/a 10 n/a 17 n/a 5 Harvey Gertson AR 15 - .45 acp 8 0 6 0 14 0

Old Soldier Match Date: October 24, 1010 1st 1st 2nd 2nd String Str String Str Total Total Place Name Rifle and Caliber Score x 's Score x's Score x's 1 Tony Minerd Swiss K31 - 7.5x55mm 149 3 145 5 294 8 2 Gary Thorson Remington 03A3 - .30-06 148 6 142 4 290 10 3 Gary Baldwin British No 1 Mk III - .303 British (7.7x56R 141 3 145 2 286 5 4 Ken Horton Swiss K31 - 7.5x55mm 142 2 142 4 284 6 5 Walt Schumacher Swedish Model 38 - 6.5x55mm 138 2 130 2 268 4 6 Fran Huntington Swiss K31 - 7.5x55mm 138 2 126 0 264 2 7 Harvey Gertson P-14 by ERA - .303 British (7.7x56R) 123 2 106 1 229 3

If you have any question about the Old Soldier or Carbine match call or email me at 360-352-7669; [email protected] PAGE 3 THE PLINKER DECEMBER 2010

Beginner/Intermediate Pistol Match September 2010

The Beginner/Intermediate match drew 20 shooters for the September. It was a bit misty Saturday and only two participants chose to shoot a second gun.

The match was 70 shots with 6 stages. Ron miscounted his targets on the walk and shoot, thus the reduction from our normal 72 shot match. Stages 1 through 5 had varying shots per stage, the same as several of our previous matches. Beginners shot from the 15 yard line while intermediate and advanced shot from the 25 yard line. Intermediate and advanced shooters were required to shoot with the weak or strong hand on four stages and with both hands on the fifth stage. Advanced shooters were limited to 40 seconds to complete each stage. Needless to say, scores were much lower for intermediate and advanced shooters.

The first five stages used standard targets consisting of paper plates, texas star, plate racks, and bowling pins. As with our previous matches, the biggest problem was remembering the number of shots allowed on each stage. Ron plans to continue changing the number of shots required on each stage so that shooters cannot get complacent.

Stage 6 consisted of 24 targets. Shooters moved through six different shooting positions and shot at paper targets and steel plates placed at varying distances. Ron included his 45 Colt carbine for the third shooting station. Shooters were only allowed 24 rounds to hit all 24. Each shooter’s time was also recorded so that we can record their “hit factor.”

Gerold Trusty was the best of the beginner class with a 60. In the intermediate class, Barb Rheault scored the highest with a 48. Ron Lohman was best of the advanced shooters with a 63.

All pistol shooters are invited to the Beginner/Intermediate match and you can really hone your accu- racy skills with this match. If you know any beginners who want to learn safety rules and basic shooting skills, send them to our match.

Mark your schedule for December 11th for the next Beginner Match and we will see you at the Pistol Range. Remember, our matches are held the second Saturday of each month. Ron will be bringing prizes for the December match so bring your best gun and give it a whirl. Also, Ron said he will include a 4X4 shoot in which 3 teams of 4 shooters will see which team can cut a 4X4 post in half first. It should be a hoot.

Shooters should bring a hip holster and a center fire pistol – semi or revolver – of 9MM or larger cali- ber, and at least 3 speed loaders or magazines. Cross-draw and shoulder holsters are not allowed. We recommend that you bring at least 100 rounds to the match so that you have plenty of ammo for the match and any practice shooting you do. Any shooters who do not have the needed equip- ment may borrow equipment from Larry or Ron but we ask that they reimburse us for the ammo they use .

We ask that shooters show up at 8 AM to help set up targets for the match and stay and help tear down the targets after the match has been completed. Matches are usually completed around 1 PM. Larry Lufkin, Co-Director

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“YOU’LL SHOOT YOUR EYE OUT” DAISY RED RYDER BB GUN TOURNAMENT

Fun for All As you can see the 3 BB Gunners are going have a blast again. Last year we got wonderful re- sponse form members with donations and help. The RSO's did a great job and we need them again. We need someone to man the Hot Dogs also. Also many members contributed prizes. They are needed again. Remember these prizes are for fun things for Kids. The Hot Dogs are needed also. Give us a call. Will 352-4224 John 491-0714 Donations The following made donations last year to "You'll Shoot Your Eye Out" BB Gun Tournament: Mike Hadley, Glen Sutt, Remi Hansen, Chandler Gillis, Mike Turner, Jim Woods, Harvey Gertson John Mikel, Larry Balstra, Jim Benson & Del's Farm Store. I have a good discount for the BB Gun's if that is what you are going to do. Contact me and I'll pass it along. Will Ulry 352-4224

Planning the 2011 Calendar For everyone desiring to hold an event in 2011, it would be appreciated if you could have your event applications completed and turned in to the Safety Officer by November 15, 2010. This does include those events and matches that are held every year, year in and year out. This will help in getting the 2011 calendar completed in a timely manner so that it will be ready for publication in the Plinker in January 2011 and posted on our website.

The Event, Match, and Range Directors 2011 Calendar meeting is scheduled for December 01, 2010 from 1900 to 2100 hours in our Clubhouse. Any events or matches not scheduled by that meeting will have to be scheduled around anything already on the calendar.

Thank you for your help on this. Doug. Simpson Calendar Scheduler 360-273-2043 [email protected] PAGE 5 THE PLINKER DECEMBER 2010 “YOU’LL SHOOT YOUR EYE OUT” DAISY RED RYDER BB GUN TOURNAMENT All friends, family and relatives are invited to the 2nd An- nual BB Gun fun shoot at CCR&P Where: CCR&P Indoor Range When : 12 December 2010 @ 2:00 Sight In @ 1:30 Why : Fun for kids of all ages Who : This fun shoot will be sponsored By CCR&P-Match Directors will be Harvey Gertson ,John Mickel & Will Ulry What : Shooting will consist of 50 rounds intertmixed with Hot Dogs, Soda & followed by “The Christmas Story” movie. The movie will run from 3:00 to 5:00 followed with awards and prizes. Rules: Kids must be accompanied by adults. BB Guns shall be 1938 Red Ryder BB Guns. Ammo shall be copper plated BB’s-No hi grade projectiles Classes will be 6 & under,8 & under, 10 & under, 11 thru 16 and adults Cost : $10 will include an adult and one youth $20 maximum per family

Indoor 4-P Starts December 2nd

It’s time to dust off the rifles, see if our shooting jackets still fit and start the stretching exer- cises. Capitol City’s 2010 Indoor 4-Position Rifle league begins the first Wednesday night in December. League shooting will be conducted at 7 p.m., Dec. 2 – March 30 at the Indoor Range. Like last year, the first few sessions will be devoted to coaching, practice and checking equipment, followed by a 12-week “fire for record” league match. The 40-shot NRA sanctioned event will be fired in four strings; 10 shots each from the prone, sitting, kneeling and standing positions. League fee is $20, targets will be provided and scores can be used for NRA skill classifications in the 4-P Rifle discipline. Shooters can use single-shots or repeaters, loading one round at a time. Rifles may be scoped or iron-sighted. As in past years, some shooters will use heavy, highly-accessorized target gear. Others opt for lighter Plinker style rifles to gain or improve their NRA standing in Sporter Class .22 rifle. Wednesday nights with a good rifle, fellow club members and a roof overhead is a great way to make shooting a truly year-round sport. For more information, contact Tom Krugman [email protected] or Jeff Young [email protected] . Jeff Young PAGE 6 THE PLINKER DECEMBER 2010

BOARD OF DIRECTORS *Executive Committee Law Enforcement Liaison: Black Powder: ( Rifle)

*President: Ron Morton 273-5363 Ivan Lindgren 491-5047 Hunter’s Education: Chris Moffet 791-9912 ASB Archery Director: Larry Lufkin 459-2534 *Vice President: Match Directors High Power Range: Barbara Rheault 458-5507 Cloyd Lamberson 412-7929 22 Rimfire/Benchrest: Rick Baldwin 943-8658 *Treasurer, Security, Web: Larry Balestra 943-8057 Action Pistol Range: Beg Intermediate Centerfire Pistol Darrell Gehlsen 557-4654 Paul Steinman 486-0455 Irene Hertwig 786-0199 Larry Lufkin 459-2534 *Secretary: Air Gun Field Target: Ron Lohman 754-0369 Ron Lohman 754-0369 Robert Levesque George Stenson Multipurpose Range: John Mickel 491-0714 *Safety Officer: Cowboy Action Larry Balestra 943-8057 CMP/NRA - “Old Soldier”: Will Ulry 352-4224 Bob Parr 786-0199 Indoor Range: Rick Baldwin 943-8658 *Training Officer: Noel Vaughn 357-4058 Center Fire Pistol: John Mulhall Black Powder Range: Treasurer/books backup: Gary Baldwin 273-7824 Tom Witt Brian Erickson 923-9610 Indoor Pistol League: Archery Range: Calendar Schedule: Noel Vaughn 357-4058 Ray Crisp 357-8238 Doug Simpson 273-2043 Black Powder: (Muzzle Loading) WWC Liaison: Building Maintenance: J.K. Johnson 923-1382 Bob Gietz 273-7862 Robert Greenman 459-5896

Membership:

MEMBERSHIP DUES RATES Dues and Renewal policies are effective September 1, 2003

Members will receive a statement 45 days before their membership expires. (Your renewal month is found on your mailing label.) The dues re- newal date is the last day of the month in which members’ “annual date” falls. Members’ gate card will automatically “lock out” on their renewal date if they have not renewed, and their membership will be considered “inactive” for 30-days, during which time they may still pay their dues. After 30-days on “inactive” status the membership will be terminated. Should they wish to rejoin CCR&P past the 30-days “inactive” status, they must reapply as a new member and attend the Orientation class. Membership fees , collected at the time of the orientation classes are: Annual dues $70.00 for the first member of each household and $35.00 for each additional eligible member of the household. Initiation fee (one time) $80.00 for each household and a refundable gate card deposit fee of $10.00 for each member. In addition, each member is expected to devote 8 hours of volunteer service annually or recruit two new members or pay an assessment of $80.00 . NRA membership (required) Orientation class (required) (GUESTS: Members may bring their spouses and children under the age of 18 years old as guests as often as they’d like. Non-immediate family member guests are limited to two visits annually. Members MUST accompany their guests at all times, including spouses and children, and are responsible for the conduct of their guests.)

NRA CLUB AFFILIATE BENEFITS Free listing of events on NRA website; discount on range technician team & service; attorney referral service; non- legal advice for legal problems; NRA attorneys pro bono for national concern issues; eligible to apply for $5,000 grant annually; $10 reimburse for each new NRA member; $5 reimburse for each returning member; “Club Connec- tion” quarterly ; eligible for NRA firearms insurance. PAGE 7 THE PLINKER DECEMBER 2010

December 2010 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 (C,I) 1400-1700 (C,I) 1400-1700 (C)1900- (B)0900-1400 Tumwater School Tumwater 2100 BOD Black Powder Dist. Rifle Teams School Dist. Rifle Mtg Shoot (C)1900-2100 Teams (C,I) 0700-1700 2010 Planning (C,I)1700-2000 WA Jr Oly Air Calendar CCJR Practice Rifle Champs (I) 1900-2100 Small Bore Gal- lery League 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 (C,I) 0700- (C,I) 1400- (C,I) 1400-1700 (C,I) 1400-1700 (C,I) 1400-1700 (T) 1100- (T)0800-1500 1700 WA Jr 1800 Tumwater Tumwater School Tumwater 1500 Begin- Beginner/ Oly Air Rifle Tumwater School Dist. Rifle Dist. Rifle Teams School Dist. Rifle ner/ Intermediate Champs School Dist. Teams (I) 1900-2100 Teams Intermediate Pistol League Rifle Teams (C,I)1700-2000 Small Bore Gal- (C,I)1700-2000 Pistol (I) 1800-2100 CCJR Practice lery League CCJR Practice League Monday Night Setup Pistol League 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 (C,I) 1200- (C,I) 1400- (C,I) 1400-1700 (C,I) 1400-1700 (C,I) 1400-1700 (I)0900-1500 Air 1900 Don't 1800 Tumwater Tumwater School Tumwater Rifle Benchrest Shoot Your Tumwater School Dist. Rifle Dist. Rifle Teams School Dist. Rifle (T) 1300-2000 Eye Out School Dist. Teams (I) 1900-2100 Teams Action Pistol Rifle Teams (C,I)1700-2000 Small Bore Gal- (C,I)1700-2000 Setup (I) 1800-2100 CCJR Practice lery League CCJR Practice Monday Night Pistol League 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 (T)0800-1500 (C,I) 1400- (C,I) 1400-1700 (C,I) 1400-1700 (C,I) 1400-1700 CHRISTMAS Action Pistol 1800 Tumwater Tumwater School Tumwater Match Tumwater School Dist. Rifle Dist. Rifle Teams School Dist. Rifle School Dist. Teams (I) 1900-2100 Teams Rifle Teams (C,I)1700-2000 Small Bore Gal- (C,I)1700-2000 (I) 1800-2100 CCJR Practice lery League CCJR Practice Monday Night Pistol League 26 27 28 29 30 31 (H) 0800-1600 (C,I) 1400- (C,I) 1400-1700 ((C,I) 1400-1700 (C,I) 1400-1700

Old Soldier 1800 Tumwater Tumwater School Tumwater

Match Tumwater School Dist. Rifle Dist. Rifle Teams School Dist. Rifle

School Dist. Teams (I) 1900-2100 Teams

Rifle Teams (C,I)1700-2000 Small Bore Gal- (C,I)1700-2000 CCJR Practice lery League CCJR Practice

RANGE KEY: A=Archery; B=Black Powder; C=Clubhouse; H=Hi-Power; I=Indoor; M=Multipurpose; T=Action Pistol

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VOLUNTEER WORK OPPORTUNITIES

There are volunteer work opportunities coming up in connection with the Free Trappers Rain Dee Voo event. Dates and options are: 1. Trail Work day Saturday January 29th 0900 til noon 2. Assistance during the event Friday February 18th thru Sunday February 20th: Needs are Trail Monitors from noon Friday thru noon Sunday Set up blacksmith Friday noon for 4 hours Kitchen assistance taking orders & money, no cooking Saturday & Sunday 8AM till 2PM Take down Blacksmith Sunday 2PM for 2 hours Clubhouse final cleanup Sunday 3 PM for 3 hours To get more details and sign up contact the Booshway, BO Brown, 360-482-3469 ([email protected] ) or the Segundo, Rowland Zoller, 360-350-2896

CAPITOL CITY RIFLE & PISTOL CLUB 10215 Yah Way SW Rochester, WA 98579