COSSA Bulletin PRESIDENT S CORNER WORK PARTY-DECEMBER NRA Instructor Training. Here s to wishing you and yours a very HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

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1 COSSA Bulletin January 2018 A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to Keep and Bear Arms shall not be infringed. The Constitution of the United States of America Second Amendment PRESIDENT S CORNER Here s to wishing you and yours a very HAPPY NEW YEAR!! Each and every one of you are appreciated and valued by your COSSA team. In 2018, we promise to work hard to continue to provide you with an excellent range, disciplines, matches, and events to enhance your shooting experience. You are an amazing community and we are thankful to know you. Together WE MAKE IT GREAT! I have thoroughly enjoyed being your President for the past 2 years. Our team has met and exceeded the goals we set forth and I couldn t be more proud to have been a part of it. I will not be running for President in I will focus on the Lady Hawks Discipline and possibly get more involved with the CPS, IDPA. I appreciate your support and will truly miss leading this great association. WORK PARTY-DECEMBER 2017 The weather was cold but we had a good turnout for the December work party, we had 20 volunteers. The work started early with the burning of the wood scraps behind bay 3. This is done at least once a year and we had a lot to burn. Also, because of the cool weather, some of the brush piles were burned. Further burning will be done on the other dead trees between the Gong Range and the Nosler Hi-Power Range. The usual jobs were done such as picking up the trash and repair of the steel targets. Work was also done on the residing of the COSSA Kids cover. We will get this done before spring and the painting of the building will be a spring project. The work party volunteers were John Skovran, Dave Semich, Bob Elliott, Bob Murphy, Eric Brown, Ted Anderson, Fred Newton, Roy Shirakata, Don Thomas, George Williams, Steve Dunbar, Jules Wetzel, Jim Mooers, Robert Emerson, Mike Conley, Brian Tom, Dennis Jones, Michael Brodie, Larry Confer, and Bill Lewis. Thank You and Be Safe Out There, Sharon Preston, President NRA Instructor Training NRA Level 1 smallbore/ air rifle coach/instructor class will be at Mountain View High School on Saturday and Sunday, Feb 24 and 25 from 8 am to 5 pm on both days. Lunch will be provided on both days. Cost for the class is $ The class is open for 12 students with 5 students already sign up. Instructors are Bruce VanderZanden and Mark Fero. For more information please call Mark Fero at I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E 2 Sign In Procedure 3 Illegal Pot Grows on Public Land 6 Disciplines 8 Calendar Find us on the web at Central Oregon Shooting Sports Association COSSA Bulletin 1

2 AT THE SAFETY BENCH Does COSSA have a minimum age for shooters? COSSA Kids typically focus on ages 7 to 17 although will they take younger if the child is responsible and will take instruction. In all cases shooting is with.22 rifles. Younger children use Cricket single shot bolt actions rifles and are provided with one on one supervision... COSSA does not define a minimum age limitation for recreational shooters at COSSA Park. PER OUR SAFETY MANUAL...4. Responsibility for Minor Children - Minor children (17 years of age or under), who are not shooting, shall be under the direct supervision and control of a responsible adult. An adult COSSA member must supervise shooters under 17 years of age. The supervising adult may not shoot while the child is shooting. It becomes the personal responsibility of a member to determine the suitability of the shooting activity and firearm for children under their supervision with common sense prevailing... it would appear obvious to that a 7-year-old should not be given a.308 semi auto with a full clip or use of a 12 ga. shotgun. One could argue there are some adult folks for whom shooting a large bore rifle or pistol would also be inappropriate. This determination of suitability also applies to members with guests (4 maximum). Trainers and events may have more limiting age restrictions. DO I NEED TO SIGN IN? Entry to the main range complex is through the electronic gate. All members may enter at any time by using their membership number and this automatically signs them in. If there is more than one member in a vehicle, each member should punch in his membership code. This keeps track of any member using the range and satisfies the BLM as far as the proper use of the land that is leased for the shooting range. The new COSSA lease is for a member s only organization and does not require that we let nonmember use the facilities. This is one reason that the West range was closed to the public. The lack of payment for use of West range and the vandalism were also a consideration. In order to support the shooting sports, COSSA allows members to bring in guests but they must follow the rules established by the COSSA Board. This requires the following procedure: Any member that brings in guests also requires the member to sign the log at the kiosk and check the member box. The guests must sign the log immediately following the member log in and check the guest box. The guest fee is $5.00 per guest and the maximum number of guests a member may bring in at each visit is 4. Members are automatically covered by the COSSA insurance policy. However any person that is not a member of COSSA and is on COSSA property will not be covered by the COSSA insurance if they do not sign in the proper way in the log. Members with guests are responsible for their guests and must remain with their guests and the guests must leave the range when the member leaves. We have had abuses of this system in the past and we want to make sure the members with guests realize that not signing the log and paying the guest fee could result in no guests being allowed to use the range. COSSA Bulletin 2

3 After Legalization: Illegal pot grows still active Deer and elk hunters: Beware of illegal pot grows on public land By Gary Lewis The State of Oregon made national headlines when marijuana was legalized in It was supposed to bring pot use and pot grows out of the shadows. Marijuana users and growers would be legitimized and the illegal activities wouldn't be illegal anymore. That hasn't worked out as well as some voters hoped. When we started scouting our Applegate Unit hunt in 2016, state policemen, retired cops and county personnel warned us the Cartel was still active in southern Oregon. There are still hundreds of illegal grows on state and federal lands in the Applegate Unit. The estimate was that there were 417 illegal pot grows in addition to legal ones, just in Josephine County. "I'd carry a pistol, if I were you." That was the refrain. Besides our single-shot muzzleloaders, we carried double-stack 9mms. One officer talked about poaching as if it was more than the chronic problem we deal with in the rest of the state. "They use dogs to protect their grows and don't feed them." The deer that like to nibble on marijuana leaves are the losers. The officer said he led a man off a legal pot grow in handcuffs on an unrelated charge. "I saw a pit bull chewing on a spike buck skull and when I looked closer, I saw sixty to seventy deer carcasses in a ditch," he said. Which led me to reflect: it's cheaper to shoot deer than build a fence. And cheaper to use rat poison, which kills deer too. On our hunt we saw fewer deer than expected. We watched our backs, watched for deer and ultimately filled our tags on day 4 and day 5. Hunting on BLM land we found evidence of illegal activity: irrigation lines, propane tanks, tarps, stolen and abandoned cars. Wherever blacktail deer hunting takes you in Oregon, it makes sense to be versed in what to look for in the backcountry, on our public land, where the drug cartel is still active. In the shadows. JANUARY MEETING SPEAKER Dr David White with Oregon 4-H will speak on Youth Brain Development and the Discipline of Shooting Sports at our January 11 th General Meeting. We hope to see you there. The focus of all 4-H programs is the development of youth as individuals and as responsible and productive citizens. In the Shooting Sports Program, youth learn marksmanship, the safe and responsible use of firearms, the principles of hunting and archery, and much more. The activities of the program and the support of caring adult leaders provide young people with opportunities to develop life skills, self-worth, and environmental stewardship. For more information and to get involved, contact Dr. David J. White, 4- H Youth Development Specialist and State Shooting Sports Coordinator david.white@oregonstate.edu. COSSA Bulletin 3

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5 To Advertise in the COSSA Bulletin, contact Bill Lewis at Trading Post The trading post is a benefit that we provide for our members. Each ad will run for one month and then be deleted, unless it is resubmitted. To run an ad, content to lewis.w.l@hotmail.com by the 15 th of the month FOR SALE-Drafting table, 5 feet long with 2 drawers and drafting machine, $ Bill Lewis, or lewis.w.l@hotmail.com If you have any questions about your membership or would like to receive an copy of this newsletter, please send an request to: COSSAmembership@gmail.com COSSA Bulletin 5

6 COSSA Disciplines The range is located ¼ mile east of Mile Post 24 on Highway 20 East. GPS location of turnoff road is N , W COSSA GENERAL MEMBER MEETING Meetings are held at the VFW Hall on 4 th Street and Olney on the 2 nd Thursday of each month at 7PM. There is no meeting in October. COSSA Kids Regular Shoots: Third Saturday of every month regardless of weather. Contact: Don Thomas COSSA Practical Shooters (CPS) USPSA-First Saturday of every month. 3 GUN-Third Saturday of months April thru October. IDPA- Second Saturday of months April thru November. Mixed Steel-Third Saturday of months November thru February. Contact: Dave Webb deployed_dave@hotmail.com Cowboy Action: Horse Ridge Pistoleros (HRP) First, Third & Fifth(if one) weekends of every month yearround. Contact: John Merritt Cowboy Action: Pine Mountain Posse (PMP) Second Sunday of every month year-round. Check our website or Facebook page for more information. Contact: Dave Romine or stonewoodkid@ymail.com Lady Hawks: Women s Defensive Shooting (LH) Second Saturday of months April thru October. Contact: Sharon Preston Central Oregon Precision Riflemen (COPR) Long distance high performance rifle shoots. Contact: Walt Angle Handgun Silhouette (HGS) First Sunday and third Saturday of each month, Matches begin at 9 am. Contact: Dan Butala Great Basin Sharpshooters and Pine Mountain Riflemen (GBSS and PMR) Fourth weekend of every month April thru October. Friday 8:00 am Lever Action Rifle Caliber, Military Bolt Action, Military Breech Loading, Single Shot (Friday p.m. range open for sighting in.) Saturday 8:00 am.22 Match, Buffalo match out to 1,200 yards Sunday 8:00 am Quarter Bore Match, Lever Action Pistol Caliber. Contact: Brownie brownienash@centurylink.net, Butch Butcheast2020@gmail.com, or Rod rj_camp@msn.com Great Basin Precision Rifle (GBPR) First Saturday and Sunday of months April thru October on the Buffalo Range. These shoots are set up for the beginner and experienced shooter to know their rifle, scope, judge distance, windage, working together as a team, keeping up your skills and to have a fun and challenging shoot. Match fee Saturday $ ,760 yards Match fee Sunday $ If you do both days $30.00 Targets: Steel, reactive targets, military infantry, iron maiden, IPSIC targets and more. Ammunition: NO steel core, green tip or military surplus. Saturday: Precision Rifle - 7:30 a.m. 1,000 1,760 yards. Shooting rounds. Rifle caliber up to.338 Lapua. Approximately 10:00 a.m yards. Shooting rounds. Rifle caliber up to 300 WM. Sunday: Semi-Auto 9:00 a.m yards rounds. Please Pre-Register. gbpr@cossapark.com Rod Campuzano, Match Director. COSSA Bulletin 6

7 Camp Makualla, Crescent Lake OR Shooting Sports Job Openings, Summer 2018 Camp Makualla has a long scouting tradition, founded in 1938 the camp is located in the Deschutes National Forest on beautiful Crescent Lake. Our camp offers a variety of fun scouting experiences, merit badges and outdoor programs. We are seeking qualified applicants for the Shooting Sports Director position, as well as NRA Instructor and Range Safety Officer Positions. Plan your summer now! Make an impact on the lives of youth from across the West. Dates of Employment: June 24 - August 6, Temporary Summer Camp Employment. Job Duties: Maintain a safe environment for learning the fundamentals of safe gun handling. Coach students to make improvements in shooting consistency and accuracy. Supervise all shooting sports staff and maintain a high standard of educational excellence, safety and customer service. Lead by example, be a part of the camp leadership team Ensure all camp owned equipment is well maintained and cared for. Maintain an inventory Qualifications: ' Shooting Sports Directors will receive required training free of charge, to be eligible for certification, applicants must be 21 years of age or older. Knowledge in firearm safety, handling and maintenance is preferred. Current NRA and Range Safety Officers preferred. Instructors and Range Safety Officers will also receive required training free of charge, applicants must be 21 years of age or older. Knowledge in firearm safety, handling and maintenance is preferred. Benefits 3 Hots and a Cot Partial Uniforming Training $200 to $450 per week depending on your certifications Make a difference in the lives of Americas Youth Contact-Patrick Donohue, Camp Director, District Executive patrick.donohue@scouting.org COSSA Bulletin 7

8 JANUARY 2018 CENTRAL OREGON SHOOTING SPORTS ASSOCIATION PO BOX 1606 BEND, OR COSSA Bulletin 8