BROOME COUNTY SPORTSMEN S ASSOCIATION Since 1919 Foley Road, Kirkwood, New York Oct - Nov. - Dec. 2011 Presidents letter The rain has ruined this part of the fall for many. There are those who will be unable to hunt as much as they would like because of the rain. We wish as many as are able to get out will enjoy the season. The flood has not as yet done any permanent damage at the club; although the weather has put off getting regular maintenance of the grounds. Looks as though the weather will be unsettled this fall. Wishing you all the best for the holidays. There is a great deal to be thankful for this year in spite of the flooding. John MEMBERSHIP REPORT We are now in the 2011-12 membership year. Close to 500 members have already renewed their membership. If you have not done so, we urge you to renew ASAP. THE COMBINATION LOCKS WILL BE CHANGED OCTOBER 1ST. WITHOUT A NEW WHITE MEMBERSHIP CARD, YOU WILL NO LONGER HAVE ACCESS TO THE RANGES. Members may choose how they receive this BCSA quarterly newsletter. Over 100 members receive it in their e-mail inbox and others have chosen to view it online. These methods do reduce printing and mailing costs. Most newsletters are still delivered through the USPS mail and we will continue this service. The choice will remain yours. NO NOTIFICATION IS NECESSARY IF YOU LIKE THE WAY YOU RECEIVE THE NEWSLETTER NOW. To change the method by which you receive the newsletter, please contact me by phone at 607-648-8193 or e-mail at ithrall@stny.rr.com. Don t forget to renew or join the NRA through BCSA. You may save money and BCSA gets a rebate from the NRA. Please call or e-mail me to request a special recruiter form with business reply envelope or you may go to www.bcsportsmen.org and use a credit card to join on line by clicking on the Join NRA Here link. We thank our members for their continuing support. Irma Thrall Attention - Rifle Range Safety Before anyone goes down range to attend targets All rifles are to be unloaded, magazines removed bolts open and placed in rifle rack Pistols - magazines out, slides back and placed on table. Safety and consideration for fellow members is every ones responsibility. Pistol Range The same goes for this range - Only.22 cal. rifle can be used on this range. Pistols - same - Loaded pistols are not to be carried down range when attending targets. BCSA wants every one to use safe handling of fire arms and have fun shooting. Proof of Membership must be carried when on B.C.S.A. property. Which shall be: a Club issued membership card clearly displayed by member on outer clothing above the waist at all times when on Club property.
2011 BCSA Newsletter Page 2 The NRA Junior Rifle instruction class Will be held over a six week period starting early in 2012. The classes will be held on Thursday nights between 7 and 9 PM sharp. The participants will learn the basics of firearm safety, position shooting and competition. Students will have to be 12 years of age when the classes begin and also be Junior members of BCSA ($5 membership). The club will supply the equipment and ammunition for all the shooting. Students will need to bring eye and ear protection to each class. Please contact Ken Gill at 723-8849 if you are interested. Sporterifle Report Tuesdays sporterifle practice started Sept.13th. 5:30. The 1st official match is on the 20th. Thru out the season. Tuesday practice is at 5:30 and matches start at 6:00. Informal practices will be held on Sundays 12:10-2:30. Welcome back to Sporterifle, Yes it is that time! With the number of shooters expected this year there is a possibility of 3 teams. Experienced shooters who wish to shoot all 3 targets in a row with no scoring break will be allowed as sometimes 3 relays is very time consuming. Matches are starting 1/2 an hour earlier than last year. For those who can t be there on time, I ll wait until all have had an opportunity to shoot their targets. The season started Sept.13th with an informal practice at 5:30. The rest of the season follows from Sept. 20th: practice at 5:30 and match at 6:00 every Tuesday throughout the season. Sundays will be open for practice at 12:10 until around 2:30 throughout. Please practice safely and courteously as we ve a large number of shooters. Times and dates are subject to change due to holidays! Shoot often, safely and keep your powder dry!! Captain Ron Air Rifle Report The 2011 air rifle field target season is winding down. Mother Nature was not kind and gave us all kind of different conditions throughout the season, but nothing the shooters couldn t handle. We continued to draw in shooters from all parts of New York State, Central Pennsylvania and Connecticut. There were quite a few new faces that came out to give the sport a try and now they re hooked! Next years season will start in May. There is always extra equipment and people willing to help out, so come on out and give it a try. If you have questions, you can browse the website (http://www. bcsportsmen.org/ft/ftindex.html) or contact the match director at ft1@bcsportsmen.org. As always, have a great off-season, and see you in the spring. Greg Shirhall TRAP LEAGUE REPORT Hi Its Laurie. Because of the lack of interest this year we had to cancel the league. We will try again next year. Hopefully we will have better luck then. Thank you. Laurie Attention InDoor Range Members When placing targets down range. Targets are not to be so close that you can not see at least 2 feet of the back stop under the target. This is to prevent bullets from hitting the floor and metal skirt, and Ricochet up thru the ceiling and the roof. If you see other shooters doing this - please point out this incorrect placement and help maintain safety of the range.
2011 BCSA Newsletter Page 3 2011 ~ 2012 CMP Rimfire Sporter indoor league 12 Matches Total ~ All on Saturday Mornings @ Broome County Sportsmen s Association Foley Road, Binghamton New York www.bcsportsmen.org 1st relay to begin @ 10am sharp - 2nd relay @ 12 noon Must have at least 3 shooters for 2nd relay to be run Match fee will be $10.00 per shooter per relay $5.00 per match will go to the club ~ $2.00 for end of season CMP class awards ~ $3.00 for match 12 X-count awards League Match Dates are as follows: November 5th & 19th December 3rd & 17th & 31st January 14th & 28th February 11th & 25th March 10th & 24th (SANCTIONED) April 7th (X - COUNT) RULES & REGULATIONS Email confirmations would be appreciated for those shooting the 2nd relay - 1st relay will be by first come first served basis - 1st relay shooters must arrive no later than 9:45 am All type rifles can participate, there will be two classes CMP class & Open class League awards will be given for CMP class only All shooters & rifles will be eligible for the X-count match as long as the following is met To be eligible for end of season CMP awards and X-count match prize money a shooter must complete 8 of the first 11 matches Shooters CAN shoot ahead or bank a score to be used to meet the eight matches requirement, you CANNOT use a score banked to delete a previously fired score. The 8 highest scores of the first 11 matches will be counted toward average and league awards. So if all 11 matches are shot then only the 8 highest will be used for average. The 11th match will be the final match counted toward league average It will also be a sanctioned CMP match - which means CMP award pins for shooters that score high enough & also makes one eligible to purchase from CMP The 12th and final match will not be counted toward league average At the 12th and final match shooters will be shooting for X- count only For each X recorded on CMP Rimfire Targets a ticket will be put in for a drawing of prize money Each individual shooter can only win once - so if your name is drawn a second time it will be discarded and another ticket drawn. Download the Guide to Rimfire Sporter on the CMP website http://www.odcmp.com/comm/rimfire.pdf For more info or questions contact Jocko LaClair Email > jlaclair@stny.rr.com / Phone > 607-748-2369
2011 BCSA Newsletter Page 4 Silhouette Report Not much to report about silhouette this year. The number of shooters is lower than previous years with more shooters from Pennsylvania shooting here than BCSA members. For anyone interested in the scores and averages for smallbore silhouette they have been posted on the BCSA website. Thanks to Ron Chidester and Fred Rupert for helping to set 160 targets before each match - I appreciate it, guys. I will not be match director for smallbore silhouette next year. I will be glad to help anyone that is interested in getting started for the 2012 season. Jim Fitch By-Law update The following changes where approved by the B.C.S.A. Board of Directors on July 20, 2011 and are now in effect. The new rules will read as follows: 25. Board Members with twenty (20) consecutive months on the Board will have dues waived. Committee Chairmen with eight (8) consecutive months of service will have dues waived. 26. No rule 26 Club Rules and By-Laws can be found on the club s website; http://www.bcsportsmen.org/ For Sale * Electronic Hearing Protectors Peltor TacticalPro Model MT15H7 They are almost like new and work great. First $100 takes them. Phil Nacamuli 724-3797 pjnac@stny.rr.com For Sale * Winchester Model 37 Single shot, 20 gauge, open hammer. Great youth gun for this Fall Guns Digest Rated - Very Good - $400.00 * Ithaca Model 37 Deerslayer 12 Gauge Short Barrel Guns Digest Rated - Very Good to Excellent - $275.00 * Ithaca Model 37 Deerslayer W/ Scope & Trigger Job 12 Gauge Short Barrel Guns Digest Rated - Excellent - $350.00 Call Gary at 607-775-5298 (ReelFishingDeals) IPA Pistol League - starts October 7th. Every Friday night at BCSA Indoor range at 7:00pm - 21 matches followed with awards banquet Don t know what it is all about - come out and watch a match and ask questions. Go to web site http://www.ipa-bullseye.com/ Great people to shoot with and help you improve your skills and that great banquet in May.
2011 BCSA Newsletter Page 5 NEW MEMBERS BCSA NEWSLETTER QUESTIONNAIRE The cost of the quarterly newsletter mailing is constantly rising. Many members view the newsletter online on our website.http://www.bcsportsmen.org/ A few members have asked us not to mail the newsletter to them. We also have a number of households with multiple club members. We d like to know just how many newsletters should be mailed. We need your help. We ll continue to mail the newsletter if you like to receive it in the regular mail. PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT AND call or email Irma Thrall at 648-8193 or ithrall@stny.rr.com 1. I would like to continue to have a printed copy of the newsletter delivered to my mailbox. 2. I would like to have the newsletter e-mailed to me at 3. No thanks, I ll view the newsletter online. 4. For families with more than one club member at the same address: Please mail the newsletter to each club member Please mail the newsletter only to the following family members): THANK YOU FOR YOUR REPLY! Warner s Gas Service Inc. 116 Old Vestal Road, Vestal, NY Propane - Kerosene - Fuel Oil C02 Broil-King Gas Grills Parts Available for all Gas Grills Mon. - Fri. 8 AM to 5 PM Sat.... 9 AM to 4 PM Sun. 11 AM to 3 PM in the Summer Full Carry Pistol Permit Certified Course Saturday classes are one day 8 hour sessions Two day classes are two 4 hour sessions 24 rounds of ammunition required New Permit applications are welcome Registration: call (607) 759-2658 or at web page http://www.longarmgroup.com/ Professional Instruction from Professional Instructors NYS Certified Instructors - Former S.W.A.T. Officers Experts in Survival and Legal Issues Certificate issued at successful completion of course Approved by Broome, Chenango and Tioga County Court We are a Local Company with Local Employees Sam s Gun Repair Shop Specializing in Repair of All Firearms, New & Obsolete. Alterations, Bedding, Blueing Re-Chambering, Re-Barreling Bolt & Barrel Fluting Install Muzzle Brakes Trigger Work Complete Accuracy Packages Pistol & Revolver Action Jobs Custom Build Sporter and Target Rifles To Your Specifications. When Necessary, I Will Make Parts. Samuel J. Costello Call - (607) 748-3989 258 Lord Rd., Nineveh, NY 13813 607-639-2491 References Are Available
2011 BCSA Newsletter Page 6 Positions to be filled * News Letter Editor - Looking for someone to take over the News Letter - ASAP * Info. contact Frank Ziffino at 771-0256 or e-mail - pistol1@bcsportsmen.org Afghans by Laurie any size baby ghans to full 607-644-8985 darnyarn1@yahoo.com Volunteers Needed BCSA has over 700 members that enjoy several events thru-out the year. These events can use some help to be managed. We also have work projects that keep the club and grounds in working order. It is always the same few people that work hard for the Club to remain a great place to shoot and enjoy events. Please call in and let us know you are willing to help when needed. You can call any of the Board members listed in the News Letter General Meetings The General Meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7PM. Please feel free to attend these meetings. Comments, ideas, and all other input is welcome. The Directors Meeting follows the General Meeting. As members, you are also welcome to attend the Directors Meeting. Shooting Hours The shooting hours at the club are 9:30 AM until Sunset. It is considered sunset when the overhead light in the parking lot turns on. The reason for this is - the surrounding area is turning into a residential area. We must respect our neighbors, and give them a little quite. So please, NO Shooting before or after posted times Advertisements A 1/4 page ad. - in 4 issues, for one year, reaching over 500 members, only cost of $60.00. Single items For Sale cost $5.00 per issue. To place an ad, contact - Irma Thrall - 648-8193 e-mail: ithrall@stny.rr.com This is your Club - Take Part Newsletter The main purpose of the Club newsletter is to keep the members informed on what is happening at the Club. To do this effectively, I need help. Please contact me with dates on upcoming events as well as the results of the events when they are over. The best way to give me the information is to E-mail me at fziffino@stny.rr.com All information must be to me by the 15th of December, March, June, and Sept. to be in the next issue, by the 1st of the following month. Membership applications are available at the BCSA Club House, in this newsletter, and at the BCSA Web site. Please forward one to a friend or relative or someone you know who may be looking for a safe place to shoot that is nearby. A membership makes a nice gift for a birthday, Christmas, etc. BCSA Web Page http://www.bcsportsmen.org/ Check it out, if there is anything you would like to see changed, added, etc., contact - Greg Shirhall web page editor. New on-line Calendar of events that is updated as information is available
2011 BCSA Newsletter Page 7 Halloween Oct. 31st Daylight Saving Time Ends Nov. 6th Thanksgiving Nov. 24th Christmas Dec. 25th Please note that the BCSA Silhouette web site has migrated to the main BCSA server. The new address is: www.bcsportsmen.org/silhouette/silhouette.html OFFICERS - DIRECTORS - CHAIR PERSONS John Elms President Grounds Maintenance 724-7061 president1@bcsportsmen.org Paul Rurka V. President Asst. Treasurer / Raffle 786-4811 raffle1@bcsportsmen.org Irma Thrall Treasurer Membership 648-8193 members1@bcsportsmen.org Kenneth Gill Secretary Indoor Range, Jr. Program 723-8849 youthrifle1@bcsportsmen.org David Stratton Comptroller Facilities / Maintenance 797-5211 facilities1@bcsportsmen.org Ken Vail Director Jr. Shotgun Trap Program 723-3268 youthshotgun1@bcsportsmen.org Bill Hryck Director Asst. Secretary 372-0345 secretary2@bcsportsmen.org Phil Nacamuli Director Electrical Maintenance 724-3797 electric1@bcsportsmen.org Frank Ziffino Director Od-Pistol/ News Letter Editor 771-0256 newsletter1@bcsportsmen.org Ronald Chidester Director Sporterifle League 655-1280 sporterrifle1@bcsportsmen.org David Lee Director B.C. Sportsmen s Federation 775-1023 bcliason1@bcsportsmen.org Jocko LaClair Chairman CMP Rimfire Sporter 748-2369 cmpsporter1@bcsportsmen.org Carl Criddle Chairman High Power Rifle 693-2452 hpr1@bcsportsmen.org Jim Fitch Chairman Silhouette League N/A silhouette1@bcsportsmen.org Greg Shirhall Chairman Web Page Editor N/A webmaster1@bcsportsmen.org Laurie Jessen Chairman Trap League 644-8985 trap1@bcsportsmen.org Leo Skiba Chairman Range Safety Officer 759-2658 rangeofficer1@bcsportsmen.org Fran Mallon Chairman Out-Door Pistol League 655-2468 Fred Rupert Chairman Silhouette/Cowboy League These People can be E-Mailed using the BCSA Web Page http://www.bcsportsmen.org/
October 2011 BCSA Newsletter Page 8 Hunter Safety Class ( club house) Sun. 8:00 am Oct. - 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Sporterifle Practice (2 hr. - indoor range) Sun. 12:00 pm Oct. - 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Broome Co. Federation Mtg. Mon. 7:00 pm Oct. - 17, American Legion Sporterifle league (indoor range) Tue. 5:30 pm Oct. - 4, 11, 18, 25 Member/Directors Mtg. - (club house) Wed. 7:00 pm Oct. - 19 Long Arms Pistol Permit Class (2 hr.) Thur. 5:00 pm Oct. - 6 (indoor range) IPA league (indoor range) Fri. 7:00 pm Oct. - 7, 14, 21, 28 Air Rifle Field (air rifle range) Sat. 8:00 am Oct. - 8 Long Arms Pistol Intermediate Class (4 hr.) Sat. 12:00 pm Oct. - 22 (indoor range) Long Arms Pistol Permit Class (2 hr.) Sat. 5:00 pm Oct. - 22 (indoor range) November Hunter Safety Class ( club house) Sun. 8:00 am Nov. - 6 Sporterifle Practice (2 hr. - indoor range) Sun. 12:00 pm Nov. - 6, 13, 20, 27 Broome Co. Federation Mtg. Mon. 7:00 pm Nov. - 21, location?? Sporterifle league (indoor range) Tue. 5:30 pm Nov. - 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Member/Directors Mtg. - (club house) Wed 7:00 pm Nov. - 16 Long Arms Pistol Permit Class (2 hr.) Thur. 5:00 pm Nov. - 1, (indoor range) IPA league (indoor range) Fri. 7:00 pm Nov. - 4, 11, 18, 25 CMP league (indoor range) Sat. 10:00 am Nov. - 5, 19 Long Arms Pistol Intermediate Class (4 hr.) Sat. 12:00 pm Nov. - 12 (indoor range) Long Arms Permit Class (2hr.) Sat. 5:00 pm Nov. - 12, (indoor range) December Calendar of Events Sporterifle Practice (2 hr. - indoor range) Sun. 12:00 pm Dec. - 4, 11, 18, Broome Co. Federation Mt. Mon. 7:00 pm Dec. - 19, location?? Sporterifle league (indoor range) Tue. 5:30 pm Dec. - 6, 13, 20, 27 Member/Directors Mtg. - (club house) Wed 7:00 pm Dec. - 21 Long Arms Pistol Permit Class (2 hr.) Thur. 5:00 pm Dec. - 8, (indoor range) IPA league (indoor range) Fri. 7:00 pm Dec. - 2, 9, 16 CMP league (indoor range) Sat. 10:00 am Dec. - 3, 17, 31 Long Arms Permit Class (2hr.) Sat. 5:00 pm Dec. - 17, (indoor range) BCSA Web Home page http://www.bcsportsmen.org Go to member news and see News Letter - pdf format
2011 BCSA Newsletter Page 9 BROOME COUNTY SPORTSMEN S ASSOCIATION, INC. NEW MEMBER APPLICATION Membership Year: September 1st. to August 31st. Please Print Clearly and Use Ink. Incomplete Applications will be returned. Mr. Name Mrs. Miss First Middle Last Street Address City State Zip Code ALL 9 DIGITS Phone Number E-Mail Address Date of Birth: Day Month Year Occupation Vehicle License Plate # 1 2 3 Are you a NRA Member? Yes No NRA Number Are you a Registered Voter? Yes No If yes, did you vote in Last Election? Yes No Please Indicate Your Interest in our Organization: Rifle Outdoor Pistol Trap High Power Rifle Indoor Pistol Junior Program.22 Rifle Silhouette SporteRifle Archery Air Rifle Club Upkeep Other Are You a Former BCSA Member.? Yes No Were You Ever Convicted of a Felony? Yes No General Membership $ 44.00 Make Check Payable To: BCSA Junior Membership $ 5.00 Do Not Send Cash B.C.S.A. Life $ 600.00 Mail To: BCSA Membership Indoor Range $ 75.00 ( Additional Fee) P.O. BOX 1794 BINGHAMTON NY 13902-1794 Applicants Signature Your signature signifies that you will follow club rules. Date FOR CLUB USE ONLY: FMEM 08-1 Check NO. Bank Amount Card No. Date Received Issued Date
BROOME COUNTY SPORTSMEN S INC. P.O. BOX 1794 BINGHAMTON, N.Y. 13902-1794 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED PRESORT STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 191 BINGHAMTON, NY Promoting Sportsmanship and Conservation Since 1919 BCSA is located about 6 mi. East of Binghamton just off of Rt. 86 (Formerly Rt. 17) From Binghamton, take Rt. 86 East to Exit 76. At the exit, cross over to the North side of the Highway, go East on Foley Rd. - BCSA is on the left.