SPORTSMEN S NOTES Official Newsletter of the Dormont-Mt.Lebanon Sportsmen s Club October 2017 Edition November 2017 Calendar SUN MON TUES WED THUR FRI SAT 1 10:00AM-12:00PM - Air Pistol/Rifle 12:00PM-3:00PM - Open shoot 7:00PM - PSRL Match Murraysville@Home 2 7:30PM - Board Meeting 3 4 12:00-3:00PM - MTL Rifle practice 5 DST Ends 7:00AM-5:30PM RSO Training 6 7:00PM - Indoor pistol (NMC) 7 Election Day 7:00PM - Jr. Rifle 8 10:00AM-12:00PM - Air Pistol/Rifle 12:00PM-3:00PM - Open shoot 9 10 11 Veteran's Day 12:00-3:00PM - MTL Rifle practice 6:00PM - PSRL Smallbore Rifle 7:00PM - PSRL Match @Allegheny 12 9:30AM - Antique Rifle Match 6:00PM - PSRL Smallbore Rifle 13 7:00PM - Indoor pistol (NMC) 14 7:00PM - Jr. Rifle 15 10:00AM-12:00PM - Air Pistol/Rifle 12:00PM-3:00PM - Open shoot 7:00PM - PSRL Match Frazier- Simplex@Home 16 8:00PM - Annual Membership Meeting 17 18 12:00-3:00PM - MTL Rifle practice 19 9:00AM to 2:00PM - Sight-in Day 6:00PM - PSRL Smallbore Rifle 20 7:00PM - Indoor pistol (NMC) 21 7:00PM - Jr. Rifle 22 10:00AM-12:00PM - Air Pistol/Rifle 12:00PM-3:00PM - Open shoot 7:00PM - No PSRL 23 Thanksgiving Day 24 25 12:00-3:00PM - MTL Rifle practice 26 6:00PM - PSRL Smallbore Rifle 27 7:00PM - Indoor pistol (NMC) 28 7:00PM - Jr. Rifle 29 10:00AM-12:00PM - Air Pistol/Rifle 12:00PM-3:00PM - Open shoot 6:45PM - PSRL Practice 30
2 DMSC SHORT SHOTS Land Transfer: As part of the bridge replacement project on Linden Rd, PennDOT has offered to buy 300 square feet of club property along Linden road. If the club does not sell the property, then PennDOT will file for eminent domain to take the property. Club Bylaws require any transfer of real estate to be approved by the membership at a membership meeting. This proposal will be presented and voted on the October membership meeting. Chili-off: The October meeting will feature the annual Chili-off contest. Contact Ted Hildabrand if you would like to submit your chili recipe for the contest: tkhaquariusnetwk@gmail.com or 724-942-2125 New Club House: The plans to build a new club house will be briefly discussed the October membership meeting, and preliminary drawing will also be available for review. Dues News:. 2018 dues are now being accepted. New rates are listed in the adjacent Dues News section. Board of Directors: Annual election of Directors is coming up in November. See page 3 for details. Range Safety Officer Training: DMSC will be holding training classes to certify members as NRA Range Safety Officers. See page 6 for details NRA Whittington Center Grant: A grant has been established to help send a deserving youth to the NRA Whittington Center in New Mexico. Applications must be received by November 30. See pages 4-5 for details Sight-in Day: The annual club sight-in day event will be held November 19th from 9am-2pm. Donations this year will benefit the Washington County Young Marines. DUES NEWS Dues for 2018 are being accepted October 1st through January 31. Active Senior (65 years old, 10 years consecutive membership) Intermediate (18-21) Junior (12-17) Spousal $100.00 per year $40.00 per year $40.00 per year $15.00 per year $50.00 per year Renewals need not include the one-time $10.00 charge for the gate card. Make checks payable to: Dormont-Mt. Lebanon Sportsmen s Club. Be sure your full name is clearly noted on the check. DMSC P.O.Box 12692 Pittsburgh, PA 15241-0692 REMINDERS: You will not be getting back a separate membership card or year sticker. Your gate card is now your membership identification card. Your cancelled check or your hand receipt for cash will be your proof of payment. Include your e-mail address on your check so we can update our database for notifying you on newsletter postings and special alerts. If you need a club affiliation identification card for purchasing Civilian Marksmanship Program material from Camp Perry, come to a membership meeting to pick one up from Ell Vines. Snow Removal: The club is accepting bids for snow removal this winter. Contact Bill Fertall for details: 724-260-0693 Gun Bash: American Legion Post 712 will be holding a gun bash on November 18th at Salvatore s banquet hall. See page 8 for details
3 Election of Directors The terms for the following Directors expire at the end of this year are up for reelection for three year terms: John Bradford Marc Burnes George Taylor Bruce Ungar Doug Gawronski (not seeking reelection) The Nominating Committee consisting of Bruce Long, Eugene Bedner, Michael Leone, Paul Puglia, and Chuck Kovach has nominated the following for candidates for election to the Board of Directors: John Bradford Marc Burnes George Taylor Bruce Ungar Jon Stonestreet Elections will be held at the Annual Meeting of the Membership in November. TWO-GUN Competition Coming to DMSC in 2018 New in 2018 is the expansion of the America s Rifle Challenge Program (ARC) here at DMSC to now include a 2-gun match. A proposal was submitted and approved in early October that creates additional matches utilizing both a pistol and rifle throughout a series of stages that define the ARC Program. Plans are being developed and refined presently, and throughout the next few months these plans will be revealed in upcoming issues of the newsletter and at club meetings. ARC has been part of the DMSC landscape for the past two years. Enthusiasm for the program has been strong and participation is growing ARC offers a fresh and exciting opportunity to participate in a formal program that incorporates marksmanship, challenge, and a whole lot of fun. In 2018 the ARC program will expand to include Clinics, Basic Matches, Advanced Matches, and now a 2-Gun Match. STAY TUNED TO THIS CHANNEL FOR FURTHER UPDATES.
4 The Dormont Mt. Lebanon Sportsmen s Club George Taylor IV NRA Whittington Center - Youth Adventure Camp Grant The Club has established The Dormont Mt. Lebanon Sportsmen s Club - George Taylor IV - NRA Whittington Center - Youth Adventure Camp Grant. The purpose of this Grant is to subsidize a 13-17 year old individual whose parent, grandparent or legal guardian is a member of the Dormont Mt. Lebanon Sportsmen s Club (DMSC) so that the individual can attend the NRA-Youth Adventure Camp. The NRA Youth Adventure Camp is at the 30,000 acre NRA Whittington Center, located in Raton, New Mexico. Camp dates reserved for the 2018 Camp session are June 24 July 6, 2018. During their session attendees will fire numerous types of firearms, attend training on firearm safety, shooting fundamentals, wilderness survival and hunting safety. The cost of attending the Camp is $1,100.00. DMSC will subsidize ½ - the cost of attendance- $550.00- and provide an additional $300.00 for expenses for a total of $850.00 The Individual must first complete the DMSC Application. If awarded the DMSC Grant, the NRA Whittington Center Youth Adventure Camp Application must then be completed. DMSC Grant Applications are available online through a link at the DMSC Website. Important Dates 2018 Camp dates- June 24-July 6, 2018 DMSC application deadline- November 30, 2017 DMSC selection- December 15, 2017 NRA Camp application deadline- March 1, 2018
5 The Dormont Mt. Lebanon Sportsmen s Club George Taylor IV 2018 NRA Whittington Center Grant Application Applicant s Name: Applicant s age during Adventure Camp 2018 Dates: June 24 - July 16, 2018: Applicant s Address: City: State: Zip Code: Phone Number: Email Address: DMSC Parent or Grandparent: DMSC Parent or Grandparent Membership Number: Complete the application and attach a 100-200 word essay explaining why you feel you should be selected for this grant. List extracurricular activities (sports, clubs, volunteer work, etc.) and shooting experience. Mail the completed application to: The Dormont-Mt.Lebanon Sportsmen s Club P. O. Box 12692 Pittsburgh, PA 15241-0682 Applications must be received by November 30, 2017 to be considered for this award
6 NRA Certified Range Safety Officer Training DMSC is offering a course that will lead to becoming a certified Range Safety Officer. The course will be conducted on Sunday November 5, 2017 in the clubhouse from 7AM until 5:30 PM. The class will cover a variety of topics relating to conducting and supervising safe shooting activities and range operations. The course consists of classroom instruction, individual practice to conduct safety briefings, practical experience with range operations, firearms stoppages and malfunctions, as well as firearms familiarization. Participants are required to complete an open book test with a 90% score and will last 9 hours. The cost will be $30 for club members and $90 for non-members. This includes the cost of instruction, course material, lunch and refreshments. Additional costs will also need to be paid to the NRA for processing and maintaining certification. Space is limited and will be filled on a first come first served basis. To sign up for the class, please send an email to JohnT at dmlscnra@verizon.net. AR/AK RIFLES: Rich Zinger Estate 1. AR15-22 MIS 22LR Upper W/SCOPE & 3 CLIPS - ASKING: $300.00 Missing Buttstock / Pistol Grip / Trigger or Magazine Well CONDITION: ECELLENT BUT INCOMPLETE Comes with Brown "Leupold" Hard Case 2. CMMG Cal.223-5.56MM Mod 4SA AR15 ASKING: $1,800.00 Magpul Pistol Grip & Buttstock-Vortex Strikeforce Scope w/sling & 2 Clips CONDITION: ECELLENT Comes in ER Shaw Soft bag w/er Shaw owner s manual 3. Colt AR15 A-2 / DPMS, Inc. /.223-5.56MM Mod A-15 ASKING: $900.00 SN 485S "Colt 223" CMP 5.56 Nato 119 HBAR w/1 Clip (No Scope) CONDITION: ECELLENT Comes in Camouflage Soft bag 4. BCM/Daniel Defense AR15 / LAR Mfg. L 013808 Cal. Multi Mod. Grizzly-15 ASKING: $1,800.00 w/ar Optics scope & Team Warne Scope Mount CONDITION: ECELLENT Comes in Digital Camouflage Bag w/2 Clips SHOTGUNS: 1. Remington 870 12 ga. 2 3/4" or 3" All black Pump in Camo soft bag. - CONDITION: ECELLENT ASKING: $400.00 2. Benelli Nova Pump Action 12 GA. 3 1/2 for 2 3/4" or 3 1/2" All black Pump in Green Soft bag. Execellent Cond. Asking $350 3. Remington Express Super Magnum 12 GA. 2 3/4" or 3" Pump Action ASKING: $450.00 D205657A w/leupold Scope - Camo pump and stock CONDITION: ECELLENT Continued on following page
7 LONG GUNS/RIFLES: 1. Cooper Firearms MODEL 21.204 Ruger Bolt Action ASKING: $2,100.00 Wood Stock - Scope Mounts but no scope W/"Flambeau Outdoors" Hard Case CONDITION: GOOD 2. FN Special Police Rifle.308 WIN FN19535 w/burris Extreme Tactical TR-312 Scope ASKING: $2,000.00 Magazine well - w/green hard case CONDITION: GOOD-ECELLENT 3.Remington Model 700.223 REM - Wood Stock w/leupold Scope in black hard case ASKING: $750.00 C6400696 Z CONDITION: ECELLENT 4. Great Plains Rifle 54 "Black Powder only" wood stock CONDITION: ECELLENT ASKING: $500.00 5. Remington Model 700 6.5 Creedmore RR36162 C - Custom Textured Stock ASKING: $2,000.00 ER Shaw Helically and Straight fluted barrel - Nicon Monarch Scope CONDITION: ECELLENT 6. 6MM Remington Wood Stock w/swfa55 1-x42 Scope in Gray soft cloth bag CONDITION: ECELLENT ASKING: $1,100.00 7. Winchester 30/30 Mod 94 Wood Stock - No scope in brown leather case CONDITION: ECELLENT PRODUCED LATE 1953/EARLY 1954 FAMILY IS RESEARCHING THE HISTORY OF THIS GUN 8. CZ-455.22LR 12 b19101 Wood Stock w/simmons 3-9x32WA/AO 22Mag Scope- -ASKING: $450.00 Made in Czech Republic - In Sock CONDITION: ECELLENT 9. Winchester Mod 425 Cal 55/22 w/simmons 4 x 32 Scope CONDITION: OLD SCOPES: 1. BSA Optics Sweet.17 S17-61840SP (In Box) $100 2. Bushnell Banner 3-9x40MM (In Box) $50.00 3. Swift 4-12x40MM (Excellent condition) $75.00 4. Simmons 2.5-7x28 w/mount $50.00 5. Oakshore Electronics Ultra Dot $100.00 SPOTTING SCOPE: Leupold S-1 Ventana 15-45x60MM Spotting Scope w/tripod in Hard Leupold Case. New. $350 We also have miscellaneous Barrels/Stocks/Holsters/Rifle Socks/Wilson Combat clips/binoculars/flashlights/knives etc FAMILY WILL HEAR ALL REASONABLE OFFERS. Contact: Jim Walker (412) 287-3404 jimw@pittsburghwire.com
8 Gun Bash American Legion Post 712 When: Saturday, November 18th 11am to 5pm Where: Salvatore s Banquet Center 5001 Curry Rd, Pittsburgh, 15236 Ticket are $35 and can be purchased at the American Legion Post at 650 Old Clairton Rd, Pittsburgh or by calling 412-653-1555 Tickets include 2 numbers, food, beer, and soft drinks Drawing held every 15 minutes Winner need not be present Raffle Prizes: Colt AR-15 Desert Eagle 44A Colt Gold Cup Remington.380 Glock 20 Glock 17 Glock 42 Glock 19 Ruger American.45 S&W AR-15 Browning Buckmark Ruger LCP 2 Ruger Super Blackhawk.44 mag Henry Big Boy.45 Henry Golden Boy.22 mag Weatherby 12ga shotgun Weatherby Vanguard Remington 870 12ga
9 Dormont-Mt. Lebanon Sportsmen s Club P.O. Box 12692 Pittsburgh, PA 15241-0692 Next Meeting: Thursday, October 26, 2017 at 8pm Speaker: Dan Sitler, Wildlife Conservation Officer Menu: Annual Chili Cook Off EECUTIVE STAFF GEORGE TAYLOR IV...PRESIDENT THEODORE K. HILDABRAND... VICE PRESIDENT ELLSWORTH F. VINES... TREASURER DOUG GAWRONSKI....RECORDING SECRETARY BRUCE UNGAR... EECUTIVE RANGE OFFICER ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF MARC BURNES.....NEWSLETTER EDITOR BRIAN FINK.....MEMBERSHIP CHAIR MEMBERSHIP CLASSIFICATIONS AND DUES Active (Full-fledged membership) $100.00 per year Senior (65 years old, 10 years consecutive membership) $40.00 per year Intermediate (18-21) $40.00 per year Junior (12-17) $15.00 per year Spousal membership $50.00 per year Initiation fee (one time) $100.00 Computer Gate Card $10.00 CLUB DIRECTORS CHARLES R. AUGENSTEIN, II... 724-941-9538 DOUG GAWRONSKI...412-531-5043 THEODORE K. HILDABRAND...724-942-2125 JOHN BRADFORD..724-228-0545 GARY SCHERER..412-699-5773 GEORGE TAYLOR, IV... 412-855-6721 BRUCE D. UNGAR... 412-343-2256 ELLSWORTH F. VINES... 412-721-9632 RONALD J. WATTON... 724-941-5891 DAVE WILLARD.724-941-6620 WAYNE THOMPSON....412-874-8888 MARC BURNES.412-580-4478 DENNIS DEE... 724-914-3310 BILL FERTALL... 724-260-0693 BRUCE LONG.724-941-3918 AFFILIATIONS: PA Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs Washington County Sportsmen Metropolitan Police Revolver League Pittsburgh and Suburban Rifle League National Shooting Sports SANCTIONED BY: National Rifle Association Civilian Marksmanship Program Pennsylvania Rifle and Pistol Association CLUB COMMUNICATION Club Web Site: www.mdi.net/dml Club House Phone: (724)745-9794 Membership Inquiries: DMSCMembers@gmail.com (412)831-4857 MEMBERS ARE EPECTED TO CARRY THEIR GATE CARDS AND BE ABLE TO IDENTIFY THEMSELVES WHEN ASKED TO BY A RANGE OFFICER OR OTHER MEMBER
10 SHOOTING OPPORTUNITIES Program Description Contact Monday Night Pistol Outdoor Silhouette CMP Rifle NRA High Power Pittsburgh Suburban Rifle League Trap Winter Indoor Shooting League Antique Military Rifle Match Blackpowder Skirmish Indoor Air Rifle CMP Junior Rifle Program Indoor Air Pistol Silhouette This program takes place year round. Indoors during the winter and George Taylor (412) 855-6721 outdoors during the summer. Bruce Ungar (412)343-2256 National Match Course. First line fires at 7pm indoors, and 6pm outdoors This fires the 4th Saturday of the month at 9 AM. April September The Civilian Marksmanship Program rifle matches occur the third Sunday of every month January - October. Matches begin at 11 AM. 200 yard match. 2014 season begins March 8. Matches begin at 9 AM. March - October Our champion smallbore team practices every Sunday at 7 PM Trap shooting occurs every Tuesday starting at 6pm. The season runs April - October The season runs January - March. The shooters participate and shoot concurrent with the indoor open shoots on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday This program typically takes place in June and November. Any centerfire original military rifle with original open sights, no scopes, manufactured prior to January 1, 1946 and in safe shooting condition. No semi-autos The Black Powder matches are held Semiannually. See the club calendar for exact dates Wednesdays 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM. October - March Every Tuesday September - March at 7 PM. Saturdays @ 1pm January - March Centerfire Pistol See our website for more detail about shooting opportunities at the club: www.mdi.net/dml/programs.html Follow us on Twitter and Facebook for announcements and important updates: @DMLSportsmen www.facebook.com/dmlsportsmen Rimfire Pistol Air Pistol Centerfire Rifle George Taylor (412) 855-6721 John Tupta (724) 941-1494 teefam@verizon.net Bruce Unger (412) 343-2256 John Tupta (724) 941-1494 teefam@verizon.net Dean Trew (724) 239-3012 Wayne Thompson (412) 874-8888 Ted Hildabrand (724) 942-2125 tkhaquariusnetwk@gmail.com Bruce Ungar (412)343-2256 Gary Scherer (724)809-7358 Ron Watton (724) 941-5891 Ted Hildabrand (724)942-2125 Dave Faust (724)225-9057 Miles Ford (412) 833-0813 Chuck Augenstein (724) 941-9538 George Taylor (412) 855-6721 Rimfire Rifle Air Rifle Shotgun Muzzleloader