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1 Member Orientation Goals Gain a Good Understanding of the Club Familiarity with Website (vssclub.org) & Reservations System Learn How to Find Answers Leave Motivated to Become Active 1

2 VSSCLUB.ORG Organization & Operations Activities & Services Reservation / Membership Member Orientation Thursday, January 3rd

3 About the Club Villages Straight Shooters, LLC Limited Liability Corp. Not a Non-Profit Operate Break-Even Senior Lifestyle Club Bylaws & Mission Stmt on website Club Since 2012 Currently 3,100 Members Priorities: Gun Safety Education Marksmanship 3

4 Elected Officers & Directors Officers President Terry Marksberry VP Roger Marksberry Secretary Dianne Olsen Treasurer Tish Benasutti Directors Chuck Wildzunas, Chm Dave Agnew Mike Plocharczyk Larry Smith President The RED Shirts! 4

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6 Membership Fees Joining & Renewals Join = $20 Online Only Renew = $20 Online Only Every 12 Months Not Calendar Year Uses of Funds 40% Insurance 15% Meeting Expense 20% Shooting Events Targets Target Stands, etc 10% Internet & Computer 10% Publicity 5% Administrative 6

7 Member Communications VSSCLUB.ORG Club Wide s Event Reminders Important Notices Recreation News Daily Sun Information Cards Newsletter 7

8 Unsubscribing Bottom of Each If you unsubscribe, we cannot put you back in the club mailing list!! You will get no further s for the club on any topic Club can send you a link to re-subscribe 8

9 Monthly Newsletter Typical Topics Meeting Summary Safety Tips Meet the Member Instructors Corner Upcoming Events Awards & Accomplishments 9

10 Member Meetings Savannah Center Eisenhower Rec Center Seminars Eisenhower Rec Center Education / Training Excursions Shooting Activities Instructional Specialty Club Activities 10

11 VSSCLUB.ORG 11

12 Making Reservations Reservations Required Seminars Excursions Winchester Reservations Not Required Member Meetings at Savannah Eisenhower Open Shoots Thursday Shoots Bullseye League Education Classes 12

13 Making Reservations Fees Required Excursions Education Classes Instructional Shoots Fees Not Required Member Orientation Monthly Seminars Member Meetings Specialty Shoots Winchester (Additional 1st Time Fee) Bullseye the range) 13

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32 Member Meetings No Reservation Required Typical Topics General Interest Skills Enhancements Shooting Skills Self Defense Political News Law of Self Defense Self Defense Ammo The War on Guns Gun Manufacturers Active Shooters Carry Insurance Home Defense 32

33 Seminars Monthly Eisenhower Rec Center 3 rd Wednesday, 2-3:30pm Limit 160 Reservations Required Events > Seminar Sign Up Typical Topics Gun Cleaning Tactical Lights & Lasers Red Dot Optics Holsters First Aid for the Range Shooting Fundamentals Selecting the Right Gun 33

34 Excursions ReLoad Range Touring Coach - 37/54 Usual 7:30 Departure 4:30 5:00 pm Return Donuts/Cookies/Water Naps Camaraderie Selective Abuse Tarpon Springs Agenda Range Time 2 Free Rentals Simulator Full auto AR-15 Barrett 50 Cal Retail Time Member Discounts 34

35 Activities Instructional Shoots Emeralda Range Ocala Sportsman s Assoc. Specialty Shoots Shooting Activities Winchester Pistol Qualification Bullseye Leagues.22 & Centerfire Handguns Bullseye.22 Rifles Dueling Tree Steel Tournaments 35

36 Area Ranges Local Ocala Area R/D Tactical Solutions Ocala Sportsman s Assoc. Leesburg Area Emeralda Range Private Gun Range on SR44 HIGH LEAD LEVELS Shooters World (Villages) Reload Range Tarpon Springs See Website for addresses & directions: Resources > Gun Ranges 36

Protection Howard Leight 1902 Eye Protection Champion

37 Shooting Activities What to Bring Gun(s).22 up to.45 only Gun Rug Range Bag Ammunition What to Wear Ear Protection Howard Leight 1902 Eye Protection Champion GoG Mil Spec Ball Cap High Neck Shirt No Open Toed Shoes 37

38 Shooting Activities Club Staffing 1. Shoot Manager Targets Target Stands Course of Fire Contests 2. Instructor Grip & Stance Shooting Fundamentals Breath, Hold, Trigger Control Aiming Alignment, Picture 3. Range Safety Officer Enforce Safety & Range Rules Help Clear Malfunctions 38

39 Instructional Shoots Emeralda Range 1 st & 4 th Tuesdays 8:30 9:30 1 st & 3 rd Friday 8:30 9:30 OSA 4 th Thursdays Two Shoots Per Date 8:45 & 11:00 am Separate Handgun & Rifle events 39

40 Emeralda Range Winchester Qualification Bullseye Shooting Dueling Tree (Steel) Specialty Shoots 40

41 Winchester Pistol Qualification Improve Marksmanship Advance at Own Pace.22 Target Gun Best Targets Provided 6 Levels Pro M to Distinguished Exp. Awards at each level Requires Indoor Range Booklet & More Info at: Events > Winchester Qualification Shoots 41

42 Bullseye Leagues.22 & Centerfire Individual Competition Handicapped Emeralda Range Awards Presented Hunter Target Range Setup 50 (17 yds) One Handed Red Dot OK No Optics with Magnification Shoot Manager: Allan Forrest 42

43 Dueling Tree Steel Tournaments Course of Fire Eight person double elimination tournaments. Two persons shoot on one target (Tree). Unlimited rounds, 30 second time limit. Whoever has the fewest plates on his side wins. Loser goes to the loser bracket. Must have 9mm /.38 or larger. A.22 cal round will not swing the plate. 43

44 Range Safety Rules Basic Rules 1. ALWAYS keep the gun pointed in a safe direction Downrange 2. ALWAYS keep your finger off the trigger until ready to fire 3. ALWAYS assume the gun is loaded Range Safety Card Sent with your Club ID card Available at all meetings Compilation of Rules for all ranges where we shoot Review periodically 44

45 Range Safety Rules Coming to the Range Guns unloaded & cased NO Loaded CC guns Gun uncased ONLY at firing line Ammo & magazines move, not the gun Don t Forget Eyes & Ears At the Firing Line Obey RSOs Commands When range is cold: Stand behind line DO NOT handle any gun Unload, open, chamber flag When done clean up your own brass & debris 45

46 Shooting Hygiene Lead contamination Serious Health issue Sources Inhalation Ingestion Skin Normal Levels 0-5 mg/dc Precautions Use Lead Wipes Wash hands & face ASAP after shooting and certainly before eating Cold Water Change clothes when you get home Wash Separately 46

47 Getting Your CWFL Requirements Gun Safety Class or DD or Over Not a Felon Complete Application Photo Fingerprints Florida Shall Issue State Do not need to be FL Resident Limited Reciprocity FL Resident Out-of-State Permit good for 90 days Concealed Weapons & Firearm License 47

48 Applying for a License Marion County McPherson Complex 503 SE 25 th Avenue Ocala, FL Phone: (352) Appointments NOT Required Hours: 8am-5pm Mon-Fri Sumter Country Sumter County Tax Collector 7375 Powell Road Wildwood, FL Phone: (352) Appointments Required Hours: 8am-5pm Mon-Fri Check Status of your Application: // 48

49 Education & Training Available Courses AR-15 Orientation Basic Pistol Safety Concealed Carry Qualification Down & Disabled Shooter Personal Security I In the Home Personal Security II Outside the Home 49

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51 Education & Training AR-15 Orientation Course - $25 Overview & Nomenclature Operation and Function Checking Field Stripping Handling Loading / Unloading Parts, Maintenance, and Cleaning 51

52 Education & Training Basic Pistol Safety Course - $89 New to Shooting? Need a Refresher? No Prerequisites Class Emphasis is on Safety & Shooting Fundimentals Meets Education Requirement for a Carry License Guns and Ammo Provided for Range Portion Advise on Future Gun Purchase Decisions 52

53 Education & Training Concealed Carry Class - $55 Experienced Shooters Only Firearm Rules of Safety Proper Stance and Grip for shooting Applying for your CWFL Florida laws regarding concealed carry Prohibited locations for carrying concealed Concealed carry insurance 53

54 Education & Training Down & Diabled in Self-Defense Situation Part 1 Will teach you to stay in the fight even if you don t have the use of one hand. Loading, unloading and clearing jams will be covered. Part 2 Will cover shooting from the ground. Prone, right and left side and upside down. 54

55 Education & Training PERSONAL SECURITY I - IN THE HOME Protect yourself and your family in real world home invasions and life-threatening intrusions. Economically harden your home to help prevent a robbery or home invasion Gain new and essential knowledge, skills, and attitude and be sure to stay out of jail by understand Florida laws. 55

56 Education & Training PERSONAL SECURITY II OUTSIDE HOME WANT TO CARRY A FIREARM? Two day course 5 hours classroom, 8 hours range time. Gain Knowledge, Skills, and Attitude Essential for Carrying Learn responsible use for your firearm in a selfdefense situation Understand Florida laws & stay out of jail 56

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64 AR-15 Build Project Build Your Own AR-15 Go to Web Page Buy Lower Receiver Club has complete tool kit Spare parts 45 min to 1 hr job Expert Assistance Available Buy Upper Kit Complete form on website when ready to assemble 64

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66 Ammo Sold at Member Meetings Range FMJ Ammo.22LR Spl 9mm Self Defense Ammo

67 Targets & Backers B2 B3 Tombstone Targets AP-2 Splatter Targets Standard Targets Fun Targets

68 Laser Bore Sight Loaners 68

69 Laser Bore Sights Available at shooting events See Shoot Manager Use to Zero firearm See Zeroing Options Fixed Distance Parallel Bring tools to use on your gun sights or optics Calibers Available.22 9mm.357/ /

70 Lending Library Available at Meetings Accumulated Research Materials from past years Books Videos Check Out one meeting, return the next 70

71 MVP Athletic Club Corporate Memberships Month to Month No penalties to cancel Enrollment fee waived Corp Membrsp $42.80 $20.33 per mo savings Go to MVP Location to Join 71

72 Product Sales Range Accessories Howard Leight Ears 1902 Champion Eyes (GoG) Range Bag Tactical Bag Gun Rugs (Sm, Med, Lg) VSS Ball Caps Self Defense Items Stun Guns LED Flashlights Pepper Gel Personal Alarms Outlight A100 LED Flashlight 900 Lumens Rechargable 72

73 VSS Member Discounts Local Nordic Pawn Wildwood Show ID 10% Ammo & Accessories Guns Negotiable FFL Transfers - $20/gun Jeff Greenwood 904 Cancun Ct Lady Lake, FL greenwood152@aol.com Central Florida ReLoad Gun Range Tarpon Springs 10% Ammo & Accessories Guns Negotiable When on a Excursion 73

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Developing skills requires continued opportunity for instruction, practice, and encouragement.

Thunder Shooters Club Membership Handbook Developing skills requires continued opportunity for instruction, practice, and encouragement. Introduction... 1 Benefits of Membership... 2 Additional Benefits...