I don't have the resources to put this together (land) but though it would be fun to have a fun / competitive .22 shoot meet and greet.
I'm merely putting the idea out there but would be willing to help organize.
Anyone interested?
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I don't have the resources to put this together (land) but though it would be fun to have a fun / competitive .22 shoot meet and greet.
I'm merely putting the idea out there but would be willing to help organize.
Anyone interested?
Yes , sounds like a great idea although I don't have land to offer. I am a member at a shooting club and I could inquire there but since weekends are pretty busy at most clubs I don't know how that will go.
Absolutely.
Where are you located Jeff?
I'm in Durham Region so I was thinking anywhere within 2 hours of GTA would be good.
I'd be interested!
FishFrenzy
Jeff,
I am not trying to rain on your parade but I wonder if there would be any liability issues with a gathering like this.
Dyth
I really have no idea....Quote:
Originally Posted by Dythbringer
I guess if I had chunk of land and invited some friends over to shoot, I would stress the safety issues, maybe lay a few ground rules and hope everyone enjoyed some friendly competition....
I guess I would look at it the same as having a bunch of guys over to hunt my property. If I'm wrong I don't mind if someone wants to let me know.
True, which is why you'll likely not have anyone rush to offer up their own land for such an event. However, I'm sure if you get enough guys together, a local(ish) range would find a way to make room for you all.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dythbringer
The only difference being that if your buddies suffered an injury or damaged property through an accident you could be relatively assured they wouldn't try to sue you.Quote:
Originally Posted by JeffBondar
Not such a certain assumption when inviting a bunch of internet strangers. lol
OFAH Members only....
We all have insurance.
^^^^^^^^^^ This. and we would appoint a range officer and lay down the safety rules as Jeff suggested and perhaps limit the number of people shooting at one time to say 4 or 5 ?Quote:
Originally Posted by Snowwalker
that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hunter John
Would think that with standard safety rules, maybe a little more (trigger locks) off the line and limited shooters/hot guns at any one time. No one should feel uncomfortable.
This seems reasonable. However, when Jeff made the OP, he hadn't specified that. I would think you would also need to make sure everyone shooting had their membership cards readily available. There are a few forum members who aren't OFAH members and while I doubt they would show up, someone who isn't a OFAH might get wind of it and show up and this is where your problems come into effect I think. However, I am not a lawyer so this remedy might not be legally binding or remove the liability issue (if there is any).Quote:
Originally Posted by Snowwalker
Well. I have access to a beauty abandoned quarry on crown. But there's no way in heck im sharing that spot.
If we get enough interest I can always see about getting some space at my club ( Barrie). I'm an RCO, so can oversee the safety side.
I have my OFAH membership but didn't mention that as an prerequisite as I didn't want to exclude anyone. If it's a requirement then that is the route we would need to go.
I'm just throwing the idea out there, if anyone wants to run with it that works for me. I'd me more then happy to help manage / run.
If it comes down to renting out a club I'm equally good with that. Everyone throw in what ever $ is required and see if we can't shoot for a few hours and get a BBQ going...
We have 8 ranges available. Most aren't in use except a couple over the weekends. Typically guests pay $10 for the day, and have to fill out a waiver, ( and be signed in by a member).Quote:
Originally Posted by JeffBondar
Given the circumstances, I'd probably get our executive's approval 1st, but if we get down to that I can always deal with that then.
Would you mind being involved to make arrangements?Quote:
Originally Posted by Bluebulldog
How many participants would you estimate to be reasonable?
1. Sure.Quote:
Originally Posted by JeffBondar
2. If ever there was a loaded question....
How about this, we see what respondents come back with, and if interested. I'll speak to our executive to get the ball rolling.
You're a good man, thanks for stepping up.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bluebulldog
I'm in. I can track the numbers / names / prizes?
I can't do anything in April but I'm good for May. I'm assuming due to turkey season that a Sunday might be the best option.
If more guys are available in April I'll still help out but would have to miss the event due to work obligations.
[QUOTE=Bluebulldog;890786]Well. I have access to a beauty abandoned quarry on crown. QUOTE]
50 strangers in the bush with guns, what could go wrong :0
I am still in. Am willing to help out with planning and execution and can try to round up some prizes.
Thanks John, hopefully we can get something going hereQuote:
Originally Posted by Hunter John
I'm in.
I don't have ofah, but I'm a member of Cssa (Canadian shooting sports association) which has the same insurance.
I'm also a member at east elgin (aylmer). We host guest parties all the time if the other location doesn't pan out. It would mean a small fee to non members. But i believe covers the insurance issue as well.
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Originally Posted by pmannat
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I think the prizes should include a token 50 round box of .22 seeing as we're gonna shot a whole lot of it, and everyone's seeing it in such short supply. It may be the most coveted prize. Lol
I'm in Jeff, along with my grandson. [Both members]
[QUOTE=fishy steve;890871]LOL. Hence my reluctance to share...Quote:
Originally Posted by Bluebulldog
Awesome Jim. Bluebulldog, looks like we are getting some numbers. I don't know anything about the club you have in mind. At what number roughly would we max out?
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Originally Posted by pmannat
Not to push you into a corner, but I and the wife have been down to the open house. Nice time was had so the club has experence with this type of thing. Of course I don't know how the idea of a guy can't use his own rifle, and has to be handed a round at a time.
[QUOTE=fishy steve;890871]Always a ray of sunshine....:rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by Bluebulldog
I and the wife will pencil it in the date books.
That's for the open house, because its a nightmare trying to know who's licensed or not. Who's an idiot or not.Quote:
Originally Posted by Snowwalker
With a closed small group( private party) .
They have forms for guests to fill out with pal #s club rules etc.
I would check everything was in order ahead of time, pass it in and i would assume it wouldn't be at all restrictive like the open house.
Open house rules are different than guest privileges.Quote:
Originally Posted by Snowwalker
Guests typically are fine to shoot their own, and max is 5 rounds in the gun at a time. (even.22).
Let me send an email to the exec today and see whats required. Looks like about 7-10 unless I'm wrong?
Good thing I remember where my five round mag is.. normally just fill my ten round mags for hunting.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bluebulldog
I figured things would differant then an open house, same as open house rules would not work for a match between clubs.
you can use 10 round mags...even 25 rounders, you just cant load in more than 5.Quote:
Originally Posted by Snowwalker
Invite an ex-military and let him/her run the Range, better still if he is an old RSO (Range Safety Officer)... I train/guide the kids I take target shooting this way, ...pick up the rifle, keeping pointing down range..ect, ect. Range safety brief, first aid, 911, procedure, designated first aid, back trucks in, ceasefire rules...lol...I could go on and on. It gets to be quite fun, and instills good behavior and thought processes in new shooters. Hell worked for me at 17...
Interested.. if I can find a mag our r two for my marlin... and I can carpool or something if it's far...
LOL. You saw we're looking at using my club with me as an RCO right?Quote:
Originally Posted by line052
Another thought on this...Quote:
Originally Posted by Snowwalker
Suppose a anti gun reporter shows up and sees them handing a fully loaded gun to whomever ... they'd have a hay day!
Ya like the DQ cashier handing me a Blizzard...I can think of very VERY few cases that someone would hand another person a preloaded gun/rifle. They all involve life and death moments.Quote:
Originally Posted by pmannat
It's a rifle range. It is simpler to just treat EVERYONE as a non-pal holder.
I like that idea. I help out at the Woman's Outdoor Weekend there every June. Great club, can't think of a better facility to host something like this at.Quote:
Originally Posted by pmannat
There are probably a couple of times each year that we have visitors who would like to try shooting. Could be the wife or son of an shooter or one of my grandchildren. They just want to shoot, not learn how to load, etc. I pick a spot where they can see where their shots hit, load and hand them the gun. ALL they need do is try to use the sights and see what it feels like to shoot a gun. Most have NO idea...and the most common word after the first shot is "COOL!"...Quite often after the first box of ammo they still haven't loaded the gun, but they can make the coke can jump....Quote:
Originally Posted by Snowwalker
Once they decide that they like to shoot, then they are more receptive to the mechanics of how to "work the gun"...and how the gun works....
I think you may be over thinking this a little ,,every year we have turkey shoots or card shoots .thy are on private land some are at clubs ,and we never had a problem with nonlicenced shooters anybody can shoot .thy to look at it as a turkey shoot this may give you some ideas as I am sure some guys here have been to turkey shots before D
At any certified club range , the day of using coke cans as targets is long gone.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pat32rf
The range inspector from the CFO's office when he makes his inspections and notices anything "but paper targets placed in the proper place on the target frames " will issue a notice of violation of rules that can shut the range down .
It happened at our club a number of years ago , He found a couple of empty shotshells that were used as targets and issued a stern warning to the club and the club was put under watch for I believe 5 years , everything is ok now.
So if you are planning a meet and greet shoot, and it is to be held at a club somewhere, make sure that you use proper /paper targets to prevent any problems should an inspector from the CFO's office come out for an inspection whenever .
And we all know how exciting it is for a 13 year old to shoot paper targets...Are there still ranges where they have steel gongs or small silhouettes.?Quote:
Originally Posted by jaycee
Yes your allowed gongs... but they have to be in a covered thingy...Quote:
Originally Posted by Pat32rf
Yes ! at our club there is a silhouette range off to the side used for .22 cal. [Provincial Silhouette Competitions] , not normally open for the rest of the rifle section to use.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pat32rf
Also yes we do have a gong at the 200 yard range but is enclosed except for the opening and it is used on the center fire range only.
East elgin allows clay pigeons, fruit etc (as long as you clean up after your self). Nothing metal other than the gongs at 100m( can be used for .22 and up to large centerfire. No shotgun.
Guys do we have an idea on numbers?
I think we have 10 including you and IQuote:
Originally Posted by Bluebulldog
OK. That shouldn't be a tough sell.Quote:
Originally Posted by JeffBondar
I'll get to emailing our exec this am. Will advise soonest.
Are you guys going to reach out to any orgs like OOD, OFAH for some photo ops, maybe some swag, etc?
You know....I hadn't thought about that. Jeff, what do you think?Quote:
Originally Posted by Oddmott
I hadn't thought about it either but it's not a bad idea. Once we get confirmation of the venue I can contact OOD/OFAH and see if something can be arranged. Thanks for the suggestion OddmottQuote:
Originally Posted by Bluebulldog
No prob, wish i was a bit closer so i could join you all for the day.Quote:
Originally Posted by JeffBondar
interested
For me dates are always critical. And if I can make it, I have no problems serving as the "official shooter" ;) as well. Meaning I have no problems recording the outing so people can have good images of this or that.
If you just have to attend..I may have a cot you can use.Quote:
Originally Posted by Oddmott
WARNING the wife snores...
JBen has some amazing camera skills and an "in" with ood, good asset for this event....Quote:
Originally Posted by JBen
So what is the possible venue and date? I'm in if the date works.
Found my mag.. I'd I can get there I'm in.
Sounds like a great day. I'm interested as well
I'm interested with a potential +1 on .22
Venue and date would be nice.
Were both with NFA insurance.
I just ran out of .22 long rifle at camp (my squirrel getter) but when I went into Sudbury to buy another box there wasn't one to be had anywhere.
Just something you guys should look into now.....
Sitting on a few thousand...Not because I hoard but because I happen to have had lots for pest control.Quote:
Originally Posted by sawbill
Couple thousand.....for pest control......sounds like you need a scope and some practice.....Quote:
Originally Posted by Snowwalker
I at one time was driving only across Canada( one week going west, one week coming home), on a two week trip. Lots of Gophers are no longer digging up the Alberta Grazing leases, and a few Rabbits thrown in the slow cooker with potatoes or rice and veggies and spices sure beats truck stop burgers. Wholesale sports in Regina or Bass Pro in Winnipeg or Calgary was a stop going both ways.Quote:
Originally Posted by ridgrunner
Hope this works. Here is one of the spots I would park and walk off in to the Public grazing leases..
https://www.google.ca/maps/@50.33900...hZ_oLVjvmg!2e0
Here is another out in BC. It's call Sunday Summit and those roads/trails you see go for ever.
https://www.google.ca/maps/place/Hop...797106dac92bc3
and yes walking around on the top of a BC Mountain in Grizzly Country carrying a .22 has it's moments.
Not my truck but you get the idea. I hold licenses for Ontario, Alberta, and BC.
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Originally Posted by Snowwalker
sure sure....
a fun looking way to go through a few thou....
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I'll see your 22 tracers (COOL!) with a steam punk rotating barrel 22.Quote:
Originally Posted by Snowwalker
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Originally Posted by mosquito
I'll get you this coming weekend.....and your little dog too.;)
God bless merica!
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