"Bullet-In" club newsletter #292
for August/September2016

FROM THE COMMITTEE: 

The next meeting of the new Committee will be at the Parkvale DA Hall next Wednesday 28 September 2016, 7pm (last Wednesday of the month); all new members are encouraged to attend, & all members are welcome!  

PRESIDENT'S NOTES

The recent working bee was well organised and reportedly well supported and attended by members of our many disciplines. The upgrade to the turning targets on range three was completed. Thanks to the team who put in the time and effort prior to the working bee with the prep work and construction of the wall and removal of the old metal work. The ranges and surrounds are looking great but as always there is still work to do so keep your eye on the range schedule for another working bee in the near future.

AGM 2016: the AGM is set down for Sunday the 16^th October. Soon you will receive nomination forms and information regarding remits and topics for discussion at the meeting. Give some thought to whom you wish to nominate (for all positions) and represent your club.

(The position of treasurer is one we know we will have a probable vacancy for.   The accounting system is much improved with the recent implementation of online payments which streamlines the process considerably enabling the treasurer to set up, receive approval, pay and reconcile more efficiently). 

Black Powder: “Gladstone Rendezvous”: the 2016 rendezvous is scheduled for 28^th 29^th & 30^th October. A notice is attached to this Bullet-In. Dust off your cap and ball, flintlock or percussion smoke-stick and get along, participate or watch some of the shooting, see the smoke and smell the sulphur....you might even get hooked?

Trails End 2017: dates for this event 2017 are 24^th, 25^th and 26^th March. More detailed advice will be posted closer to the event.

CAS: a monthly CAS training/practice day has been approved and scheduled for 4^th Sunday of the month on ranges 1 and 2. This practice day is a great opportunity to brush up on handling and safety without the match related pressure. This is a 'B cat club event' and also a great opportunity for anyone to come along and see what cowboy action shooting is all about.  More news, results etc here.

Road Gate Padlock: On two recent occasions I have found the gate insecure and the padlock hanging loose and locked. If the last to leave the range does not have a key they are unable to secure the gate. If you are first to arrive please leave the gate padlock 'unlocked'.

Falling targets Range 4: the club received quotes for replacement falling targets on range 4 and given the go ahead. Allowing time for the construction and fitting we anticipate they should be in place in approx 2 months time. The targets will be two sets of 6, on a hinged gate system so they can be swung out of the way leaving the range clear to set up for different events such as speed steel.

Multi Stack Traps: the two approved multi stack traps are on back order and it may be a month or two before we take possession. Hunting and Fishing have offered the use of a couple of traps in the interim if and when required.

Range 5 and 6: FYI, plans are in place to prepare and grass seed the bare areas on ranges 5 and 6.

Warm Barrels!

Gary

Our safety/training team has reviewed the info package provided to B cat applicants with attention to obligations once that endorsement is obtained. If you know anyone considering pistol shooting, make them aware of these conditions or refer them to the secretary, a committee member or PNZ for the relevant info.

RO's: we require more match qualified RO's and are researching the possibility of running RO course(s) at the WPSSC.

On the Range: please remember that members (committee included) go to the club to engage in activities, have a plink, test re-loads, sight in a rifle etc and often have limited time to do so.

In the interests of keeping this a positive environment in which one can relax and enjoy, please refer club politics to a monthly committee meeting. Meetings are well advertised, and all members are welcome to attend. Here views can be expressed in a controlled manner and steps taken to resolve issues in good time.

A red dot scope has now been purchased & installed for the club Ruger 10/22 ; if you'd like to use it be sure to contact Gary, Neville or Andrew beforehand.

More corporate shoot (tentative at this stage) bookings which we may need help for so keep your phone handy.

IPSC: Phil Dunlop

PNZ training manuals: hard copies of the General Coaching Skills Manual were recently ordered and are available. FYI, manuals for all disciplines are available on-line at: http://www.pistolnz.org.nz/training.aspx

10th World Action Pistol Championships may still need helpers!

Whangarei Pistol Club is proud to host this event and is seeking RO's, assistant ROs and helpers to attend. Match is to be conducted between 8th November to 11th November 2016 inclusive.  For details: http://www.wapc2016.com/index.php/the-event/ or WAPC 1st April 2016.pdf

$$$   BUY, SELL, SWAP $$$

Send any photos and descriptions for Bullet-In either via  email or post to
The Secretary, WPSSC, P. O. Box 175 Carterton 5743.

The Club version is on the WPSSC Trading Post  page, including details of projectiles from Terry Kerrigan.

Pistol NZ also have an on-line Buy Sell Swap system operating on their website; click their 'Trading Post' button for instructions and items.

Section Activities:

The Range schedule and Section Directors info' is published on the website. 

• Speed Steel – Neville
  

• Service Pistol & Rifle – Colin

• IPSC – Phil Dunlop (new email: phd121@hotmail.com) 

• Clay Target Results - (Brigitte); check the Shotgunners page
  

• Cowboy Action Shootin' – Eddie Henrard & Ben Garrett;
  Ammunition Sales 

• Roger Castle (06 306 9453) for 20 and 12 gauge shot gun ammo

• Andrew McGlone has .22, 9mm, .223 and 12 gauge

Chamber flags are also available  – remember, the club requires you to have and to use them.

Range Schedule

For details and changes, check the range schedule from the website ; copying it has problems in that things change, and when the schedule is printed, members end up with out of date info.

So, the basic range schedule is as detailed below.  You don't even have to log on to see it!!! 

(Basic) RANGE SCHEDULE:

First Saturday	Simulated Game Bird  IPSC
First Sunday	Can be Multigun, Service Rifle or other (e.g. Jungle lane shotgun or .22 rifle)
Second Sunday	CAS ISSF (Service Pistol)
Third Saturday	Simulated Game Bird
Third Sunday	3-Gun
Fourth Sunday Fifth Sunday	Speed Steel & CAS training on R1 & R2 As negotiated with/advised by committee