The Bull Shooter. November 2017

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1 The Bull Shooter November 2017 ELECTION OF OFFICERS: Hello White Oak Shooting Club Members. As you may or may not already be aware of, our monthly Club Board of Directors meetings are held on the third Monday of the month, at 7:30 PM, in the Club House. All members are encouraged and welcomed to attend. November 20, 2017, is our annual meeting. After our normal monthly business is taken care of, we will conduct our annual meeting. Results from our annual internal audit will be provided and our annual election of officers for the following year will take place. If you are interested in becoming an officer or director, please contact one of the current officers prior to the November meeting. All of these positions are voluntary and require your attendance so we can take care of club business. Hope to see you there. MEMBERSHIP: Many members are enjoying White Oak Shooting Club this year. Please remember 2018 Club dues are payable now. They should be paid by February 1st to maintain eligibility for continued membership. Please do not let your membership lapse! Fill out the enclosed renewal form and mail to the club, or when you are out using the club s facilities, you may pay your dues to Victor Shine or any of the other officers or directors. Make all checks payable to White Oak Shooting Club. Send 2018 dues to White Oak Shooting Club, 26 Amasa Road, Greenville, PA PLEASE REMEMBER TO INCLUDE YOUR ADDRESS ON YOUR RENEWAL FORM THIS YEAR. Also, you can keep up to date on club activities by visiting the club's website at whiteoakshootingclub.com JUNIOR RIFLE CLUB: Will start Sunday, January 7, 2018, thru March 25, 2018, weekly from 4:00-7:00 pm. Last year there was a total of 50 junior shooters participating in the program. Winner of the John Lopochonsky award was Keegan McCann. Other winners are. Age 8 & Under Winner Sawyer Williams Age 9-10 Winner Abby Hammond Winner Malachi Hyde Winner MacKenzie Hause Winner Tyler Smith Instructors are Duane Lewis, Jerry Green, Joe Kanya. Butch Snyder, and Dennis Green. This program is open to boys and girls age 9-21 years old. For more info call Duane Lewis at WOODY DIXON MEMORIAL SHOOT: The 41th annual Woody Dixon Memorial Shoot was held on August 26, A good turnout this year enabled us to donate $300 to the NRA in Mr. Dixons name. The Winner was Jay Smith Next shoot will be held August 26, 2018 Tim Osborn 25 Hi - Trap 16 yard targets Kevin Keitsel 24 Hi - Trap handicap targets Roy Krepp 39 Hi - Double trap doubles Red Pears 23 Hi - Skeet targets 2017 Winner Jay Smith High Score 112 Contact Phil Moore for additional information at Bull Shooter Page 1

2 BULLS-EYE PISTOL: Bulls-Eye Pistol shoots on both Tuesday and Wednesday nights and are open to the public. We are always looking for new shooters. There is a lot more room on the firing line, so come on out, bring a friend, and join the fun. Sign up at 5:30 PM, shooting starts at 6:00 PM. Call Ken Manko or Jerry Green DCM RIFLE MATCHES: This year the 200 yard High Power Rifle Matches went very well with excellent turnouts. We enjoyed having everyone that came out to shoot and/or just to help out with the matches. Hope to see everyone back next year. The course of fire will remain the same. 5 sighter shots in 5 minutes 20 shots in 20 minutes OFFHAND slow fire Two 10 shot rapid fire strings in 60 seconds each SITTING Two 10 shot rapid fire string in 70 seconds each PRONE The club has four M-1 rifles available for use and 30/06 ammo is available at the club for the matches. Shooting dates for 2018 DCM Matches.. January 27 February 24 March 24 April 28 May 26 June 23 July 28 Match registration begins at 8:30 AM and closes at 12:00 PM. Registration will be on a first come basis to capacity of each relay. These matches are open to the public so bring a friend and enjoy a day at the range. Contact Victor Shine for more information at or s MATCHES: Tentative dates: May 11 and 12, 2018 June 8 and 9, 2018 (Fri. & Sat.) Contact Ken Manko at , or Jerry Green at More information will be available on the website at a later date. TRAP AND SKEET: Lake and Valley Trap League: New shooters are welcome. Anyone interested in shooting in the Lake and Valley Trap League should contact Roy Krepp at for further information. Lake and Valley Schedule for Date Location Time Sept. 24, 2017 Linesville 10:00-3:00 4th Sun. Oct. 15, 2017 Albion 10:00-3:00 3rd Sun. Nov. 19, 2017 Greenville 12:00-4:00 3rd Sun. Dec. 17, 2017 Cochranton 10:00-3:00 3rd Sun. Jan. 21, 2018 Saegertown 9:00-3:00 3rd Sun. Feb 18, 2018 Linesville 10:00-3:00 3rd Sun. March 18, 2018 Albion 10:00-3:00 3rd Sun. April 15, 2018 Greenville 12:00-4:00 3rd Sun. May 20, 2018 Cochranton 10:00-3:00 3rd Sun. June 3, 2018 Saegertown 9:00-3:00 1st Sun. Team Representatives Albion Dorian Monroe Cochranton Randy Bernarding Greenville Phil Moore Linesville Dave King Sr Saegertown Ron Peters League Sec. Doriaon Monroe Cell Winter Trap League: Winter Trap League will start the first Sunday in January and will run for 15 weeks. Anyone interested in shooting can come out any Sunday at 1:00 PM or any Thursday at 6:00 PM. You may shoot two weeks ahead or catch up three weeks if you need to. The trap and skeet fields are open to the public. New shooters are always welcome. If more information is needed call Roy Krepp at HUNTER-TRAPPER EDUCATION: There is going to be a class held in the area. Check the Pennsylvania Game Commission web site for time and places. Students must be 11 years old by the day of the class. Pre-registration is required by calling Glenn Clark at or on line at Bull Shooter Page 2

3 Seconds Count offers at the club a free basic safety class that is free and open to the public. They also offer the Utah carry permit class, the NRA Basic Pistol class, and a Defensive class for which there is a fee. For more information Contact Mark at or at All members are strongly urged to attend the free basic classes that are offered. Orientation Classes Orientation classes are mandatory for all new members and strongly recommended for all members. All new members will receive there membership cards and FOBs after the completion of the orientation class. Contact Person for new member orientation Butch Snyder Phone : bootchbeer@hotmail.com THANK YOU Thank you to all that worked so hard this past year to keep our buildings maintained and grounds looking so nice. Please remember that donations are always accepted and can be earmarked for specific shooting activities ENJOY GOOD SHOOTING AND BE SAFE! PLEASE REMEMBER!!! ABSOLUTELY NO OUTSIDE SHOOTING ON SUNDAYS BEFORE 12:00 NOON!!! Free renewals are available to all active military personal with a copy of your current military I.D. General Range Rules The following rules apply to all ranges 1. Absolutely NO HANDLING OF FIRARMS WHEN UNDER THE INFLUENCE ALCOHOL/ DRUGS. 2. All firearms are to be cased, holstered, or with actions opened with an EMPTY CHAMBER INDI- CATOR IN PLACE, magazines must be removed when moving to or from the firing line. Firearms are considered loaded when magazines are not removed. 3. Please use your firearm s safety. Safeties should be on when not firing. No exceptions. 4. Eye and ear protection is mandatory on all ranges. 5. Use only paper targets only and all targets must be placed on the designated target frames. 6. DO NOT HANDLE FIREARMS WHEN PEO- PLE ARE DOWN RANGE. (All firearms must be cleared. Slides back, magazines out, cylinders open, bolts open) AND A PUT AN EMPTY CHAM- BER INDICATOR IN PLACE. 7. No automatic firing 8. No unsafe rapid firing. 9. No cross firing. 10. You are responsible to insure all rounds fired impact the backstop, so make it a priority. 11. Your guests are your responsibility. 12. ANY UNSAFE, DESTRUCTIVE HANDLING AND FIRING WILL BE REASON FOR DISCI- PLINARY ACTION OR DISMISAL. 13. Any request for deviation from the rules or special functions must be made at the monthly meeting. (Third Monday of each month at 7:30 pm.) Shotgun Patterning Please bring your own cardboard for shotgun patterning. Place target paper against backstop next to target frame. Please do not fire shot shells directly at target frames. Bull Shooter Page 3

4 RULES AND REGULATIONS INDOOR RANGE RULES: 1. The indoor range can be used from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM, seven days a week 2. The range is open to any 22LR pistol or 22LR rifle and center fire handgun cartridges. 3. No shotshells smaller than 00 buckshot 4. No blackpowder guns 5. No tracer ammo 6. Use paper or cardboard targets only 7. Prices for targets are posted on the target holder on the steel cabinet in the day room. The donation can is on the wall to right side of the door when entering the range. 8. All targets are to be placed on the target hangers. If you need to be closer than 50 feet move up to the 21 foot line, but the targets must be kept in the pit on the hangers. 9. No Smoking in the clubhouse 10. Check the calendar in the day room for indoor/outdoor pistol, rifle and trap events. The Bulls-Eye Pistol League shoots on Tuesday and Wednesday nights with signup starting at 5:30 PM. The first relay begins shooting at 6:00 PM. The Juniors shoot on Sunday at 4:00 PM till??? starting in January. 11. Please turn off roof fans, lights, and furnace before leaving. OUTDOOR RANGE RULES; ABSOLUTELY NO SHOOTING OUTSIDE MONDAY-SATURDAY BEFORE 9:00 AM, AND ON SUNDAYS BEFORE 12:00 NOON! During all scheduled Trap and Skeet shooting, the , 200 and 300 yard benches are closed to shooters. (Sighting in a gun is possible if you check in at the Trap building.) Trap and Skeet ranges are open for scheduled events. (No unscheduled night time shoots without Club approval.) Trap and Skeet shooting is open to all on Thursday from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Sunday 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Remember: Always cleanup your mess, shoot only into backstops and do not drive on grass or ranges. Please do not destroy Club property as it is your club. 50 YARD OUTDOOR RANGE RULES: All Targets must be placed on the fifty yard line. If you want to shoot closer please move closer DO NOT MOVE THE TARGET TOWARDS THE FIRING LINE 1. The 25 yard target line is for.22 caliber rimfire and Bulls-Eye only. (With the appropriate target frames) 2. If you are shooting under the roof, make sure the kitchen window cover is in place. 3. All combat style shooting is to be done with paper targets placed only at the 50 yard target line. 4. Center fire rifle to be done using wooden frames only at the 50 yard target line. (Ricochet hazard with metal frames) 5. Use paper targets on the backstop only, no metal, cans, glass, clay, or any other type of targets. 6. Targets are in the club house by the phone or in the range boxes. 7. Please remove all targets, clean up empty brass and cases, return scopes, staples, sandbags, and any other club property to the range cabinet. FIREARM SAFETY: The 12 Golden rules for Safe Gun Handling 1. Always treat the gun as loaded. 2. Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction. 3. Always keep your finger straight and off the trigger until you are ready to shoot. 4. Always keep the gun unloaded until you are ready to use it. 5. Never point the gun at anything you don t intend to destroy. 6. Be sure of your target and what is beyond it. 7. Learn the mechanical and handling characteristics of the gun you are using. 8. Always use proper ammunition. 9. Be sure the barrel is clear of obstructions before loading and shooting. 10. If your gun fails to fire when the trigger is pulled, hold your shooting position for several seconds; then with the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, carefully unload the gun. 11. Don t rely on the gun s safety to keep it from firing. 12. Beware of your surroundings when handling guns so you don t trip or lose your balance and accidentally point and/or fire the gun at anyone or anything. RANGE ETIQUETTE: 1. Always pick up your spent cases and/or shells when you re done shooting. 2. Always take down your targets when you re done shooting. 3. Always straighten up your area before you leave. SAFETY GLASSES AND HEARING PROTECTION IS MANDATORY ON ALL RANGES Bull Shooter Page 4

5 ADULT AND JUNIOR Adult Dues: $25.00 Junior Dues: $ 3.00 MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL FORM Mail to: White Oak Shooting Club 26 Amasa Road Greenville, PA Phone: Statement Year 2018 Dues: Payable to White Oak Shooting Club Please pay before February 1, 2018 to keep your membership current. NAME: Address: City, State and Zip Code: Telephone: _( ) address: Annual Dues.$25.00 Indoor range access.. Additional $10.00 Club Building Access with key fob (if you don t already have one) $10.00 Donations are appreciated:. Total Amount Enclosed By signing this renewal, I have read, understand, and agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the the White Oak Shooting Club. Signature General Range Rules The following rules apply to all ranges Absolutely NO HANDLING OF FIREARMS WHEN UNDER THE INFLUENCE ALCOHOL/DRUGS. All firearms are to be cased, holstered, or with actions opened with an EMPTY CHAMBER INDICA- TOR IN PLACE, magazines must be removed when moving to or from the firing line. Firearms are considered loaded when magazines are not removed. Please use your firearm s safety. Safeties should be on when not firing. No exceptions Eye and ear protection is mandatory on all ranges. Use only paper targets only and all targets must be placed on the designated target frames. DO NOT HANDLE FIREARMS WHEN PEOPLE ARE DOWN RANGE. (All firearms must be cleared. slides back, magazines out, cylinders open, bolts open) AND A PUT AN EMPTY CHAMBER INDICATOR IN PLACE. No automatic firing No unsafe rapid firing. No cross firing. You are responsible to insure all rounds fired impact the backstop, so make it a priority. Your guests are your responsibility. ANY UNSAFE, DESTRUCTIVE HANDLING AND FIRING WILL BE REASON FOR DISCIPLI- NARY ACTION OR DISMISAL. Any request for deviation from the rules or special functions must be made at the monthly meeting. (Third Monday of each month at 7:30 pm.)

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