"Bullet-In" club newsletter #293
for October 2016

FROM THE COMMITTEE: 

The next meeting of the new Committee will be at the RANGE next Wednesday 26 October 2016, 730 pm (last Wednesday of the month); all new members are encouraged to attend, & all members are welcome!  

PRESIDENT'S NOTES

From The Committee:

Falling Targets, range 4: construction of the main frame/base for these targets is complete. This weekend the frames will be temporarily fitted and metal posts cemented in place. The main frames  will then be sent away to be galvanized prior to the final install.

Many thanks to Lifestyle Engineering for their favourable quote and prompt attention to the construction of these targets.

Clay Traps: we are still waiting for Hunting and Fishing to supply the two new traps ordered some time ago. They apparently have quite a back order.

Club Bank Balance: as of the last committee meeting, the club has a balance of $31005.32.

Road Gate Security: yet again the range access has been left insecure. For those who are unaware, you do not have to lock the padlock in order to remove your key. Anyone unlocking the road gate, please leave the padlock OPEN so the last to vacate the range can secure the gate (if they do not hold a club key).

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 planning to run some  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.

Black Powder: “Gladstone Rendezvous”: the 2016 rendezvous is scheduled for 28^th 29^th & 30^th of this month. 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.

Safety on Range 6: Please note that if you are on Range 6, & need to go downrange (for whatever reason) after closing the range, place the orange "Range Closed" cone in front of the firing point to advise anyone coming to the range.  There has been one occasion where a person was observed (in time, & safety) emerging from the bush downrange before shooting was to commence.

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.

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.

The first version of the WPSSC B cat' training manual (thanks Gerry! is available for download here.

$$$   BUY, SELL, SWAP $$$

TENDERS INVITED

For the club compressor, Honda petrol powered, in running order (?), available for viewing on club days.  Ask a committee member if you'd like to see it & submit your tender BEFORE November 29, 2016 to the Secretary (details below).  Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

OTHER ITEMS:
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

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