May 2012

THE
MAY 2012
Anne Arundel Fish & Game Conservation Association
“The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect
themselves against tyranny in government.”
- Thomas Jefferson
Last Call for
May NRA Basic Pistol Course!
From the President
Hello Fellow Members,
By the time you read this
month’s column we will have
just held our first sanctioned
weekend of the year. The parking
lot and the meadow were full of
vehicles. The Bulls Eye shooters
were holding a 2700, while the
Cowboys had quite a turn out.
I had the pleasure of watching a
part of both matches and enjoyed
it very much.
“You are required to
police all brass
no matter which range
you are on.”
I received a report that someone
was shooting on the action pistol
bays. This is allowed when there
is an AAF&G Range Safety
Officer present at all times
who is not shooting. But please
remember to police your brass
and DO NOT SHOOT any of
the steel targets as their use is for
matches only. Also it seems a lot
of 9mm and .22 brass was found
on action pistol bays 2 and 3. You
are required to police all brass no
matter which range you are on. If
you have any questions about the
rules for any of the ranges, you
can refer to AAF&G range rules
President, continued on Page 6.
www.aafg.org
T
he first NRA Basic Pistol Course for
2012 is scheduled for Tuesday, May 22,
Thursday, May 24 and Saturday, May 26.
Class times are 6 to 9:30 pm on weekdays,
8:30 am to 3 pm on Saturday. Dinner is
included on weeknights and donuts and
lunch are included on Saturday. All materials
are included. Attendance at all of the
sessions is required for class completion.
The course goal is to teach the basic
knowledge, skills and attitude necessary for
owning and using a pistol safely.
Course lessons include pistol knowledge and safe handling, ammunition
knowledge, the fundamentals of pistol shooting, firing the first shots, various
shooting positions and pistol sports and activities. In addition, the course
covers pistol cleaning and storage as well as the selection of a pistol based on
your needs.
The cost is $85 for AAF&G members and $100 for non-members.
Discounts are available for family members. A minimum class size of 8
required.
Currently, we do not have enough participants registered for the class to
move forward. The next class isn’t scheduled until September so don’t miss
this opportunity. Register by email at [email protected]. Meg Clarke
A Special Thanks
J
ust wanted to thank each of you for your support for my candidacy
to serve on the NRA Board of Directors. Unfortunately, I came up just a little short this year but fully intend
to stay actively involved with the NRA and will hopefully see some of
you at the convention in St. Louis. Hopefully, I might get another opportunity in the future and will do
a better job in my campaign.
Thanks again for the support………Jeff Crane
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OFFICERS
President
Vice-President
Secretary
Treasurer
Steve Love...... [email protected]
Debbie Gay
Jennifer Martin
Jason Krywicki
Directors
Chairperson: Steve [email protected]
Tom Byrne (1) Joe Medell (1)
Jack Walsh (1)
Brad Quintal (1)
Meg Clarke (2)
Dermott Hickey (2)
Steve Peters (2)
Bob Yurwitz (2)
Brian Swift (3)
Mike McGrath (3)
Ray Allen, Sr. (3)
Steve Allen (3)
Committees
Action Pistol
Jim DiCanio......................... [email protected]
Archery
John [email protected]
Building & Grounds
Dermott [email protected]
Bullseye Pistol
Paul Striffler.................................................. 544-5648
Education & Training
Meg Clarke.................................................... 267-7233
High Power Rifle
Bill [email protected]
Hunter Safety
David Alianti................................................ 257-2469
Junior Rifle
Andrea Miller................................................ 268-0110
Kitchen
Mike and Kathy Anderson.......................... 849-5812
Legislation & Conservation
Brian [email protected]
Membership
Meg Clarke.............................................443-904-5023
Newsletter
David Hickey...................... [email protected]
Plinking Range
John Michelli............. [email protected]
Property Stewardship
John Hollingshead...................................301-385-4721
Safety
Dave [email protected]
Shotgun
Joe Medell..................................................... 437-3629
Warren Issac... [email protected]
Web Site Interface.................... [email protected]
Clubhouse . ......................................................... 757-6800
1730 St. Margaret’s Road • Annapolis, MD 21401
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YEAR IN A SNAPSHOT
Board of Directors’ Meeting – first Monday of the month,
7:00 pm (following Tuesday if Monday is Federal Holiday)
General Meeting/Membership: second Thursday of the
month; Dinner @ 7pm by Kitchen Committee – Pot Luck
Dinner in March, June, September & December; Meeting
starts at 8:00 pm
Annual Meeting (Election of Directors & Officers)
Holiday Dinner: December Meeting
New Member Walk Thrus: As scheduled, usually the
third Saturday @ 9am or the following Sunday at 10am
ORGANIZED MATCHES & EVENTS
AR-15 Service Rifle League: 1st Saturday
Army “L” Target Pistol Match: last Saturday 9:00 am
Bullseye Pistol Leagues: Thursday 12:00 pm and
Saturday 9 am
Cowboy Action: 3rd Saturdays
Hunter Safety Classes: TBA
IDPA Action Pistol: 1st Friday & 2nd & 4th Saturdays
NRA Junior Rifle Program: Sunday 1 pm
NRA 2700 Bullseye Pistol Match: April 21, May 19,
September 15 and October 13
NRA 1800 Bullseye Pistol Match: June 2, August 18
(Revolver)
900 Service Pistol Match: November 3
Public Sight-In Day(s): TBA
Shotgun: Trap – Fridays and Saturdays, 10 am
Single Shot Black Powder Cartridge Rifle Match: 5th
Saturdays
Vintage Military Rifle Match: 2nd Saturdays
EDUCATION & TRAINING
AAF&G Bullseye Pistol Range Training – Tuesday 10 am
Appleseed Project: 2nd Weekend
Maryland Shooter Qualifications: TBA
NRA Basic Pistol: May 22/24 & 26; Sept. 18/20 & 22
NRA Personal Protection in the Home: Nov 13/15 & 17
NRA Range Safety Officer Course: Dec. 16
NRA Home Firearm Safety Course: Jul 1/Oct 21
Please check the club web site at www.aafg.org for
additional details of class times, costs, etc.
SANCTIONED WEEKENDS
May 19 & 20, June 16 & 17, September 15 & 16, October
13 & 14; and November 3 & 4
SPECIAL EVENTS
AAF&G Annual Bull Roast: Sat., September 15
Ernie Clarke Memorial Shoot: Sun., October 14
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Board of Directors Report
N
ow that the shot curtain has been repaired from
February’s windstorm and the modifications of
lowering the sections to the bottom to keep low shot
from leaving the trap range are complete, I’d like to share
some of the behind-the-scene activity that took place to
make that happen. Decisions had to be made regarding
expenditures for the curtain modifications, scheduling for
the repairs, where the club was going to get the money
and specifically, since this was going to be a club expense,
the need for a vote by the Board of Directors. Of course,
all of this took place after our Board meeting. Our club
President, Steve Love, was the main coordinator for these
actions. Along with John Hollingshead, our Stewardship
chair, and input from several board members, he worked
out the details for these actions. This was all done via
email with notes, suggestions, and proposals flying across
the net. The $3,500 cost for the modifications will come
from the 2012 shotgun budget ($2,000) and the AAF&G
general fund ($1,500).
This, I believe, is the first time a vote by your Board
was taken by email. All of the Board members had all
the facts, had the opportunity to offer suggestions and
express opinions and were able to vote on the matter.
Kudos go out to all.
During our May Board meeting we will be discussing
the issue of how best to serve those members who do
not have Internet access in getting the latest copy of our
SCORE newsletter. The costs associated with printing,
collating, and mailing the hard copy versions are rising
and AAF&G may be passing some or all of the expense
on to those members. Stay tuned.
That’s it for now. Read your newsletter for upcoming
events and classes, and enjoy the spring weather.
Steve Peters
Chairman, AAF&G Board of Directors
“A citizen may not be required to offer a ‘good and substantial reason’ why he should be
permitted to exercise his rights. The right’s existence is all the reason he needs.”
- Benson Everett Legg, U.S. District Court Judge, March 2012
Fingerprinting Services
N
eed your fingerprints taken for FL, VA or
other CCW permits? Effective at the close of
business on April 13, 2012, the Anne Arundel County
Police Department will no longer be providing civilian
fingerprinting services. This is due to State requirements
that go into effect requiring that all fingerprints submitted
for civilian background checks (gun
permits, job applications, various
license applications, etc.) be submitted
electronically from digitally captured
fingerprints. Ink-rolled fingerprints
are no longer being accepted.
Although the Anne Arundel
County Police Department utilizes
“Livescan” technology to capture
the fingerprints of criminal arrestees,
it is not equipped to capture and
electronically transmit digitally captured fingerprints for
civilian background check purposes. The following link
provides a list of private and State-operated locations that
do provide these services:
http://www.dpscs.maryland.gov/publicservs/fingerprint.
shtml
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2012 ORIENTATION
& SAFETY WALK-THRUS
ALLOW 6 Hours - Tentative Schedule
May
Sunday, May 20 at 10 am
June
Saturday, June 16 at 9 am
July
Sunday, July 22 at 10 am
August
Saturday, August 18 at 9 am
September
(different weekend)
Sunday, September 23 at 10 am
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Education and Training Schedule
for 2012
The following NRA firearms courses have been scheduled
at AAF&G:
NRA Basic Pistol
1. Tuesday, May 22, Thursday, May 24 and Saturday,
May 26
2. Tuesday, Sept. 18, Thursday, Sept.20 and Saturday,
Sept. 22
Notes: Class times are 6 to 9:30 pm on weekdays, 8:30 to 3
pm on Saturdays. Dinner is included on week nights and
donuts and lunch are included on Saturday. All materials
are included. Cost is $85 for AAF&G members and$100
for non-members. Discount available for family members.
Minimum class size of 8 required. Register by email at
[email protected]. NRA Personal Protection in the Home
(Intermediate pistol course) Basic Pistol Pre-requisite.
Tuesday, Nov. 13, Thursday, Nov. 15 and Saturday,
Nov 17
Notes: Class times are 6 to 9:30 pm on weekdays, 8:30 to 3
pm on Saturdays. Dinner is included on week nights and
donuts and lunch are included on Saturday. All materials
are included. Cost is $90 for AAF&G members and$120
for non-members. Discount available for family members.
Minimum class size of 8 required. Register by email at
[email protected]. Instructor Development - NRA Range Safety
Officer
Sunday, December 16, 2012
Class is from 8 am to 6 pm. Lunch on your own. All
materials provided. Cost is $90 for AAF&G members and
$120 for non-members. Minimum class size of 8 required.
Register by email at [email protected].
AAF&G Gun School
(NRA Home Firearm Safety Class)
1. Sunday, July 1
2. Sunday, October 21
Class is from 1 to 5 pm. All materials provided. Free (and
required) for all provisional members. Cost is $25 for all
others. Register by email at [email protected].
May Shotgun!
A
s we get deeper into spring there has been an increase in
shotgun shooting with more and more folks coming to
shoot clays. We now have two trap machines operating, so
as shooting volume increases we can open trap 3, which now
has voice operation functioning. The shotgun fields are open
on Fridays and Saturdays 10am-1pm, so come on out and
dust some clays and have a good time.
As announced last month, the pole-mounted
mechanical trap has been installed to the right of trap 3 at
the 16-yard line. This can be used during center-fire hours
when the trap fields are closed. It requires a minimum of
two people to participate (one working the thrower, and
one person shooting, with as many as 5 shooting). You
can shoot from trap 3, 16 yard line, positions 1 through
5. The thrower can operate with singles or doubles. Clays
can be purchased from local retailers or through AAF&G.
Please do not make any adjustments to the thrower. Eye
and ear protection is required, and no one under the age
of 18 is allowed without adult supervision. Follow all
regulations as outlined for the shotgun field and follow
center-fire hours only.
We still need volunteers to operate the shotgun field, so
please contact Joe Ruzzi at [email protected] to give
us a hand. Shotgun volunteers receive reduced shooting
fees and a few hours helping can be a lot of fun.
There will be a shotgun workday in May. Date and time
will be announced at the May meeting and through email.
Please come out and give us a hand for about two hours.
The Sunday May 20, 2012 shotgun clinic is filling up
fast (only 4 positions left), so please get in contact with
Bob Yurwitz, [email protected] with names and
ages of those who would like to participate. Once all
positions are filled, you will be placed on a standby list.
There will be some classroom discussion starting at 9:00
AM followed by lots of trap shooting. Shells and trap fees
will be included in the clinic price of $50.00 for adults and
$35.00 if under 18. Shotguns will be available for those
who do not have one, but we encourage you to bring your
own if you have one.
Thank you,
Warren Isaac
[email protected]
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Junior Rifle Program
T
he Junior Rifle Orientation Classes for 2012 are May
6, June 3, September 9 and October 7. At this time I
have a waiting list established for those wishing to take
an Orientation Class. I can’t promise I’ll have room for
everyone to take a class this year. Those that are children
of club members take precedent over those that are not.
We practice most Sundays from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. If you
want information on the Junior Rifle Program, please
email me at [email protected].
I would like to welcome back the following Junior
Team members: Zack Anna, Courtney Cowger, Aaron
Satzberg, Ty Sisk, Chris Morris, Chloe Manuncia and
James Marsh. The junior members returning are: Chris
Ours, Leo Brown, Thomas Derry, Aidan Griffin,
Michael Hufker, Michael Lawson, Matthew Padgett,
Dennis Shannon, Thadeus Triandos and Bryce Wygal.
The Challenge is on for Zack Anna and Courtney
Cowger to complete their requirements for NRA
Distinguished Expert!
Have Fun Shooting & Remember Youth are our
Future!
Andrea Miller
Chairman Jr. Rifle Program
WEB SITES TO CHECK OUT
www.shotgunnews.com
www.allentownshow.net
www.appalachianpromotions.com
www.blueridgeknives.net
www.galleryofguns.com
Kimber Custom
Classic 1911 type
1 .45acp. This is
one of the original
Clackamas, Oregon
pistols, very
collectible. The
serial number makes
it one of the first
2000 to be made in
1996.
As a type 1, it has
no firing pin safety giving it one of the best trigger pulls
you can get in a 1911. This one has a Novak adjustable
rear sight and fiber optic front sight as I used it for IDPA.
The original sights are also included along with the
original box, papers and one Kimber-marked magazine.
This gun will shoot one hole ragged groups with a 200
grain SWC bullet and 5.9 grains of Bullseye. It is almost as
tight as the day it was made. $650
SKB 85TSS Over Under Shotgun. This is a Competition
Skeet 28ga, with nickeled receiver, fancy wood, 30 inch
barrels, adjustable comb and Greg Hissum installed
adjustable butt pad. It has ejectors, a Greener cross bolt
lock up and no automatic safety. The barrel selector is
on the trigger guard where it is easy to find. No messing
around with a tang mounted safety/barrel selector.
It comes with the box, papers and extra chokes. It is in
excellent condition and is almost as tight as new. This is an
excellent gun for Sporting Clays! $ 1400
Please contact John Michelli at 410-798-8444 or
[email protected] if interested. If you want me
to bring a gun to the range, give me a heads up on when
you are coming and I will bring it out. Pistol transfers
need to be done at the MSP or by a Class 1 FFL holder. If
you want some pictures, send me an email message.
“Quotes to Note”
“The Constitution shall never be
construed to prevent the people
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of the United States, who are
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peaceable citizens from keeping
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their own arms . . .”
- Samuel Adams
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President, from Page 1.
New Applicant(s) Posting
T
he following individual(s) have applied for
membership in AAF&G. If you have any comments,
favorable or unfavorable, regarding any of these
applicants, please advise Meg Clarke by phone (443-9045023) or by email [email protected].
Evan B. Howell, Annapolis MD 21409
Sponsored by John Howell
Mary E. Kelly, Millersville MD 21108
Sponsored by Brian Swift
Adrienne C. Messer, Annapolis MD 21409
Sponsored by Dick Birely
Michael Saksa, Annapolis MD 21409
Sponsored by Steve Peters
John B. Toomey, Arnold MD 21012
Sponsored by Casey Childs
Daniel R. Zegadlo, Pasadena MD 21122
Sponsored by Daniel Flood
These names were posted in the clubhouse on April 25,
2012 and will remain posted for a minimum of 30 days.
sent with your 2012 membership card. The rules are also
posted on each range.
A great way to find this information and more is to
attend one of the general meetings. They are held the
second Thursday of the month. Dinner is served at 7pm
and the food is always very good! If you would like to
only attend the meeting it begins at 8pm.
Also during the sanctioned weekend I ran into Meg
while she was holding a new member walk thru for a
number of new members who have been approved for
membership and now begin the process. Please look
elsewhere in the SCORE for the list of new applicants
posted every month.
On April 7th AAF&G held an IDPA women’s only
clinic for women who would like to know more about
the sport. It was a huge success from everything I have
heard. There was nothing but praise from all involved.
AAF&G will be holding a shotgun clinic on Sunday
May 20th. This will be a great way to either try it for
the first time or if you are looking to improve your
bird count. Now is your chance. I understand we
have received quite a response to this clinic. If you are
interested your best bet is to contact Bob Yurwitz. You
can find his contact information in the SCORE.
I look forward to seeing you at the meetings,
Steve Love
Just For Laughs…
The Best Marksman
Five More Provisional
Members Accepted
as Full Members
T
he April meetings saw another five provisional
members gain full membership. Bob Joslin, Chris
Mikesell, Orlando Mistichelli, Joe Morgan and Rebecca
Newton are the most recent provisional members to gain
full membership.
hey completed all the requirements of provisional
membership – a minimum of 6 months of participation
at AAF&G with demonstrated safe shooting in at least 3
different venues, attendance and participation in AAF&G
Gun School and the endorsement of 3 members in good
standing. Their sponsors did a great job in mentoring
them through the membership process!
Congratulations Bob, Chris, Orlando, Joe and
Rebecca! We hope you have many safe and successful
years shooting with us.
AAF&G Score • May 2012 • 6
O
ne of the best marksmen in the FBI was passing
through a small town. Everywhere he saw evidences
of the most amazing shooting. On trees, on walls, and
on fences there were numerous bull's-eyes with the
bullet hole in dead center. The FBI man asked one of the
townsmen if he could meet the person responsible for this
wonderful marksmanship. The man turned out to be the
village dimwit.
“This is the best marksmanship I have ever seen.” said
theFBI man. “How in the world do you do it?”
“Nothing to it,” said the dimwit. “I shoot first and draw
the circles afterward.”
source: http://www.
jokebuddha.com/Gun/
recent/2#ixzz1tMWloeJh
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HIGH POWER Rifle Shooting MATCHES (Eccles Range)
Club Matches
AR15 Service Rifle – April 7, 2012. We had twelve competitors including 7 non-members for the April AR15
match. The scores pretty much speak for themselves. Once again Andrew B. leads with a 282/6X thanks to a stunning 89/1X offhand. Father and son JT and Jeff consistently nail the bull in the prone positions and Steve A. is only
right behind them.
Name
Andrew B.
JT B. Jr
Jeff B. Sr
Steve A.
Tom B.
Steve McG.
Geoff C.
Steve B.
Brad P.
Sean S.
Jim E.
Bryan G.
Prone Slow Prone Rapid
94/1X
99/4x
100/6X
99/1X
99/6X
100/5X
98/3X
90
84/1X
79/2X
84
89/1X
86
75
93/3X
83/1X
85
75
77
67
72
63
mechanical problems-DNF
Offhand
89/1X
81
80
83
76/1X
63
75
44
56
46
22
Total Score
282/6X
280/7X
279/11X
271/3X
239/4X
236/1X
236
220/4x
216
190
157
Vintage Rifle –April 14, 2012. We had twelve semiauto rifle shooters, mostly members with only two non-members for the April Vintage Rifle match. This month we saw 6 M1 Garands, 4 M1 Carbines, an M1A, and a Yugo
SKS. Not quite the variety that one can see at a bolt action match, but the variety of pre-1964 semiauto rifles just
isn’t as wide, either. Roy H. was overall high scorer with a 275/4X and was high scorer in the Prone Slowfire phase
with a 98/2X. Steve A. and Andrew B. share the honors for high scorer in the Prone rapid-fire phase with 94/2X
each. And Steve B. took the honor for Offhand slow-fire with a 90/2X.
Name
Roy H.
Steve A.
Andrew B.
Mike Y.
John K.
Steve B.
Brad P.
Jim V.
Fred G.
Sean S.
Andy M.
Doyle K.
Gun
M1 Garand
M1 Garand
M1 Garand
M1 Garand
M1 Carbine
M1A
M1 Garand
M1 Garand
M1 Carbine
SKS
M1 Carbine
M1 Carbine
Prone Slow
98/2X
94/2X
97/2X
92/2X
83
94/3X
88/1X
87/1X
79
80
86/2X
84
Prone Rapid
91
94/2X
94/2X
90/1X
89
62
85
83
85
76
89
42
Offhand
86/2X
85/1X
80
71
78
90/2X
62/2X
61
62
66
44
35
Total Score
275/4X
273/5X
271/4X
253/3X
250
246/5X
235/3X
231/1X
226
222
219/2X
161
Next month many of the AR15 and Vintage Rifle shooters will be at Camp Butner for the Eastern Regional CMP
Games Matches and will be shooting M1 Garands, M1 Carbines, Springfield M1903/1903A3, and other vintage military
bolt action rifles. It is to be hoped that the CMP-style matches are providing ample practice for that event. Good luck to
all. Bring glory to AAF&G!
Shoot Safely and Often,
Bill Palk
Chairman, Eccles Range Committee
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Cowboy Action
I
t was a beautiful day for a shoot
- we couldn’t have asked for
better. We had a great turnout
with 26 shooters. The day began
with the usual safety-brief
followed by the pledge
and a prayer. Shooters
were assigned their
respective possies and
after a final equipment
check, shooting began.
When bangin n’
clangin was done, the range
was cleaned and we retired to our favorite
watering hole for some clinkin n’ drinkin.
Top shooters for the day were:
Blue Ridge Burt - 147.04
Durango Dude – 152.61
Wicklow Wrangler - 183.57
Unfortunately, there were no clean matches for the
day, but all had a great time.
Next match will be: Saturday, May 19, 2012.
Just a reminder, The June and September matches
will be on the second Saturday; June 9 and September
8.
Adios for now and may the Good Lord take a
liking to ya.
JD
Look for RSOs
on duty
on Saturdays!
PLEASE NOTE!!!!
Deadline for article submission
for the June SCORE is May 24.
Send in your photos, comments,
letters to the Editor, cartoons to share, etc.
to David Hickey at
[email protected]
See you on the Range!
AAF&G Score • May 2012 • 8
Time Rank
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
Shooter Alias
Blue Ridge Burt
DURANGO DUDE
WICKLOW WRANGLER
WICHITA WAYNE
VAQUERO DAN
BOTTOMS UP BRUCE
CUSS N' KATE
CHAPTICO MARSHAL
QUICK DRAW EL CID
SIX GUN SANTA
CROOKED SHOT DEALE
WYOMING SCHOOL MARM
M.T. DE BANKS
RIO HOMBRE
GARY THE GAMBLER
J.D. CANE
MILLCREEK MONA
DANGER DON
HIGHLAND RANGER
BUFFALO CREEK BOB
MAD EYE RICK
BUCK SHOT PAT
PC RIDER
CURLY
HODGEPODGE
LT. ROMAINE
Total Time
147.04
152.61
183.57
188.49
194.66
216.19
217.94
218.74
229.47
232.18
235.51
242.67
246.1
251.73
269.61
278.48
295.26
297.03
297.71
317.22
317.37
333.09
376.93
385.18
394.79
2105.2
Plinking
Range
Report
S
pring has sprung
and already the range is
getting busy. This is probably a good
time to review some of the DOs and
DON’Ts for the Plinking Range.
• DO arrive early on Saturday for set
up. There are only three hours in which to shoot center
fire and shooters want to make the most off it.
• DO notice how clean the range is when you get there.
• DO other shooters a favor and clean up after
yourselves.
• DO bring a set of 1 inch furring strips with you to
ensure you have something to staple your cardboard to.
• DON’T leave your old shot up cardboard or targets
on the range. The next shooter doesn’t want it so just
throw it in the trash or recycling when you are finished.
• DO keep an eye on one another when shooting.
Remember, the range rules require one shooter to act as
Safety Officer, whether they are a range RSO or not.
• DON’T shoot close to the roof supports and don’t
place targets so high so that a miss can hit the baffles.
• DO the most you can to make your range day an
enjoyable one.
See you at the range,
John Michelli
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BULLSEYE PISTOL REPORT
T
he NRA outdoor conventional pistol competitive shooting season
has started at AAF&G. Since the last SCORE, two NRA sanctioned
tournaments were held at the bullseye pistol range. The tournaments included some of the best
BE pistol competitors in the Mid-Atlantic region, and a good number of AAF&G shooters. The
high points of the tournaments were as follows:
The first AAF&G NRA Tournament for 2012 was held March 31. It was a sanctioned NRA
Approved 1800. An approved match is the lowest sanctioning level provided by the NRA. Scores fired in these matches
do not qualify for establishing National Records. Matches filed in Registered, Regional, State Championship, and the
National Championship can be considered for national records. Firing an 1800, which is two 900 aggregates, one fired
with a .22 pistol and one fired with a center fire pistol, allows us to conduct a NRA sanctioned event on an AAF&G
non-sanctioned weekend. This is because we fire it on Saturday and finish before 1:00pm. A total of 23 shooters
competed in the 1800. An overview of the top finishers with each aggregate score for .22 and center fire, with the “x”
count and the individual two gun grand aggregate is as follows:
Open Winner:
Rich Kang
HM/CIV
879-41
878-42
1757-83
High Master/Master/Unclassified: Seven Competitors
Joe Chang
HM/CIV
876-31
873-36
Ed Grove
MA/CIV
870-26
852-26 Garrison Johns
MA/CIV
867-35
843-23
1749-67
1722-52
1710-58
Expert/Sharpshooter: Seven Competitors
Mike Butterfield
EX/CIV 842-26
Fran Filippelli EX/CIV 834-23
Mike McGrath EX/CIV 828-20
Marksman: Eight Competitors
Warren Isaac
MK/CIV Frank Calcaterra
MK/CIV Chuck Schaefer
MK/CIV 805-14
790-14
775-9
846-24
833-23
821-18
1688-50
1667-46
1649-38 731-11
734-6
729-5
1536-25
1524-20
1504-14
We had a turnout of 11 AAF&G shooters in the
tournament. The top AAF&G shooter was Ed Grove
with a 1722-52, which took second place in the HM/
MA/UNC classification. AAF&G competitors won
second and third place in the the EX/SS class, with
Fran Filippelli firing a 1667-46 and Mike McGrath
firing a 1648-38, respectively; and first and second
in the MK class, with Warren Isaac firing a 1536-25,
and Frank Calcaterra firing a1524-20, respectively. In
addition, Susie Dhillon and Mike Yates fired their first
ever AAF&G NRA tournament.
Jack Walsh and Paul Striffler prepare to officiate the center fire
aggregate of the 4-21-12 NRA 2700.
Our first AAF&G NRA Registered 2700
Tournament scheduled for 2012 was held April 21.
A total of 17 shooters competed in the 2700. An
overview of the top finishers with each aggregate
score for .22, center fire, and .45 pistols with the “x”
count and the individual three gun grand aggregate is
as follows:
Bullseye Pistol Report, continued on Page 12.
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Bullseye Pistol Report, from Page 9.
Open Winner:
John Hollingshead
MA/CIV 864-37 865-30 869-38 2598-105
High Master/Master/Unclassified: Six Competitors
Gino Celia
MA/SER 877-30 832-23 Bret Obenour
HM/CIV 856-35 857-37 855-30 840-35 2564-83
2553-107
Expert: Four Competitors
Steve Peters
EX/CIV Mike McGrath
EX/CIV 807-20 814-17 837-17 833-25 2484-58
2483-61
833-23 758-10 786-12
812-19 791-12 745-7 2468-60
2372-47
2356-33
840-21 836-19 Sharpshooter/Marksman: Seven Competitors
Mike Kalnoske
SS/CIV 823-18 Peer Czech
SS/CIV 823-25 Viesturs Lenses SS/CIV 825-14 The winner of the tournament and the top AAF&G
shooter was John Hollingshead with a 2598-105.
Well done John! The Expert class was dominated by
AAF&G shooters Steve Peters and Mike McGrath,
with scores of 2484-58 and 2483-61, respectively; and
Mike Kalnoske won the SS/MK class with a 2468-60.
Paul Striffler
[email protected]
The firing line for the 4-21-12 NRA 2700
settles down after the first string of center fire slow fire.
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Upcoming
Gun Shows for 2012
September 8 & 9
Mid Atlantic Arms Collectors
Farm Show Complex • Harrisburg, PA
Saturday 9am - 5pm • Sunday 9am - 4pm
Please clip out and post this schedule if you are
interested in attending any of these Gun Shows.
June 8, 9 & 10, 2012
Nation’s Gun Show • Chantilly, VA
1000 Tables
Friday 3pm - 8 pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm • Sunday 10am - 5pm
June 9 & 10
Mid Atlantic Arms Collectors
Farm Show Complex • Harrisburg, PA
Saturday 9am - 5pm • Sunday 10am - 4pm
June 16 & 17
Appalachian Promotions
Md State Fairgrounds, Timonium
Saturday 9am - 5pm • Sunday 9am- 3pm
June 23 & 24
Appalachian Promotions
York Fairgrounds (Toyota Arena)
York PA
Saturday 9am - 5pm • Sunday 9am - 3pm
July 7 & 8, 2012
Silverado • Frederick Fairgrounds
350 Tables
Saturday 9am - 5pm • Sunday 9am - 3pm
July 14 & 15, 2012
Silverado
Show Place Arena (P.G. County)
400 Tables
Saturday 9am - 5pm • Sunday 9am - 3pm
July 27, 28 & 29, 2012
Nation’s Gun Show • Chantilly, VA
1000 Tables
Friday 3pm - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm • Sunday 10am - 5pm
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September 15 & 16, 2012
Silverado • Howard County Fairgrounds
400 Tables
Saturday 9am - 5pm • Sunday 9am - 3pm
September 29 & 30, 2012
Appalachian Promotions • Annapolis Armory
18 Willow Street, Annapolis
Saturday 9am - 4pm • Sunday 9am - 3pm
September 28, 29 & 30, 2012
Nation’s Gun Show • Chantilly, VA
1000 Tables
Friday 3pm - 8 pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm • Sunday 10am - 5pm
November 3 & 4, 2012
Silverado
Show Place Arena (P.G. County)
400 Tables
Saturday 9am - 5pm Sunday 9am - 3pm
November 10 & 11, 2012
Silverado • Frederick Fairgrounds
350 Tables
Saturday 9am - 5pm • Sunday 9am - 3pm
November 16, 17 & 18, 2012
Nation’s Gun Show • Chantilly, VA
1000 Tables
Friday 3pm - 8 pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm • Sunday 10am - 5pm
December 8 & 9
Mid Atlantic Arms Collectors
Farm Show Complex • Harrisburg, PA
Saturday 9am - 5pm • Sunday 9am - 4pm
December 29 & 30, 2012
Appalachian Promotions • Annapolis Armory
18 Willow Street, Annapolis
Saturday 9am - 4pm • Sunday 9am - 3pm
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Anne Arundel Fish & Game Assn.
P. O. Box 150
Arnold, MD 21012
410-757-6800
Club Activities
Bullseye Pistol Leagues
Thursday: 12:00 pm; Saturday: 9 am
Use the Plinking Range to try out a new gun.
Check the Range Rules for caliber
and target restrictions.
Trap Fridays and Saturdays
10 am to 1 pm
Dinner & General Meeting
May 10th
Dinner ~ 7 PM Meeting ~ 8 PM
Dinner by
Mike and Kathy Anderson…
the Kitchen Committee!
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Vintage Rifle Match
Second Saturday at 10 am
AR 15 League
First Saturday at 10 am
See page 2 for list of regular activities.
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