August 2010 - Anne Arundel Fish and Game Association

THE
SCORE
AUGUST 2010
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
From the President
G
reetings, my friends. Jen
and I hope that you are
enjoying your summer. But for
that brief little respite of a couple
of 70-degree days in mid-July,
it has been sweltering. In fact,
on one Sunday morning, I got
to the plinking range with my
.22…and well, it was just too
hot to shoot. I never thought
that I would see that day. We
are not as young as we used to
be. Be careful out there! Pace
yourselves and hydrate. The
Mill Creek Wranglers had their
annual Hawaiian Cowboy shoot.
It was quite a spectacle; that’s for
sure. Having been to the Parker
Ranch on the big island several
times and observed real paniolos
at work, I can report that there
was no resemblance. It looked
as though everyone was having a
grand time, though. I know it’ll
be a long time before I forget
that coconut bras just aren’t for
women anymore…
This issue of The SCORE is
the first electronic-only issue.
It will be available only on the
Web site and will be mailed to
a few members who have not
quite embraced the computer and
e-mail age. If you are in need or
know of another member in need
of a paper copy, please contact
William J. Palk at wpalk@verizon.
net, or look for him on the rifle
range on Saturday mornings. Or,
President, continued on Page 9.
www.aafg.org
And yet another benefit of AAF&G membership…
A
AF&G is entertaining the idea of offering a UTAH-certified Concealed
Carry Permit class at the club later this year. The instructor offering
the class, Mid-Atlantic Firearms Training (www.midatlanticfirearmstraining.
com), is certified by the Beehive State Dept of Public Safety and the course
fee of about $125 covers the instruction’s time, fingerprints and passport size
photographs to be submitted with the completed application, DL copy, and
mailing of the completed package. The course fee does not cover the Utahrequired application fee of $65.25 which needs to accompany the application.
The course fee is approximate and may be lower depending on the number
of course participants. Based on our hunter safety class experience, the club
facilities can accommodate about 40 students comfortably. We would like to
offer this class first to AAF&G members and spouses before the instructor
publicizes it to the public.
The Utah CCW, while not honored in MD (go figure), is honored in the
Beehive State and by many others (28 currently) across the country including
all those surrounding Maryland.
So that we may try to gauge the degree of member interest in taking a course
such as this and advise the instructor accordingly, please email Bill Palk at
[email protected] and advise him of your interest. Your expression of interest
is not a commitment to attend; it’s just a statement of probable interest.
Shooter Qualification Card Program
T
he Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) offers a Shooter
Qualification Program which AAF&G, in conjunction with the hunter
safety program, has made available for the past 4 years to members and nonmembers at the club rifle range. Those hunters who meet certain shooting
qualification standards (below) will become certified and receive a Maryland
State Shooter Qualification Card valid for the current year. This card serves as
“proof of proficiency” and enables a qualified hunter to be eligible to apply for
many of the managed deer hunts held across Maryland.
This year the DNR sanctioned Shooter Qualification events will be held
at AAF&G on Friday, September 17, 2010 from 1000 to1500 and on Friday,
October 1, 2010, also from 1000 to 1500.
To become certified, shooters must meet the following qualifications:
Shotgun: 3 out of 5 shots in a 9-inch circle at 40 yards Muzzleloader: 2 out of 3 shots in a 9-inch circle at 40 yards Bow: 3 out of 5 in vitals of a 3D deer and unmarked distances under 30 yds.
(Bow qualifications will be conducted on noted firearms qualification days
but on the AAF&G Archery Range.)
For a complete listing of shooter quals go to: http://www.dnr.state.md.us/
wildlife/shootqual.html
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OFFICERS
President
Vice-President
Secretary
Treasurer
David Cloutier
Jay Honeywell
Debbie Gay
Tom Best
301-351-8070
562-3107
551-3078
562-3631
Directors
Chairperson: Jim DiCanio
Jack Walsh (3)
Phil Bussey (1)
Dermott Hickey (1)
Jim DiCanio (2)
Jennifer Martin (2)
Joe Medell (3)
Tom Byrne (3)
Meg Clarke (1)
Bob Yurwitz (1)
Steve Love (2)
Bob Meck (2)
Jim Tisack (3)
Committees
Action Pistol
Bob Yurwitz.................................................. 923-6835
Archery
John [email protected]
Building & Grounds
Dermott Hickey........................................... 263-2541
Building Renovation
Meg Clarke.................................................... 267-7233
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
Dermott Hickey........................................... 263-2541
Plinking Range
Jim Tisack................................ [email protected]
Property Stewardship
John Hollingshead...................................301-385-4721
Safety
Dermott Hickey....................................443-716-6838
Shotgun
Joe Medell..................................................... 437-3629
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 – usually the third Saturday
@ 9 am or following Sunday @ 11 am
ORGANIZED MATCHES & EVENTS
AR-15 Service Rifle League – 1st Saturday
Army “L” Target Pistol Match – last Saturday 9:00 am
Bullseye Pistol Leagues – Sunday 9:30 am; Thursday
12:00 pm; Saturday 9 am
Cowboy Action – 3rd Saturdays
Hunter Safety Classes – To be announced
IDPA Action Pistol – 1st Friday & 2nd & 4th Saturdays
NRA Junior Rifle Program – Sunday 1 pm
NRA 2700 Bullseye Pistol Match – 9/11, and 10/9
NRA 1800 Regional Revolver Championship – TBA
NRA Service Pistol Regional Championship – 11/6
Public Sight-In Day(s) – To be announced
Shotgun – Trap and Skeet – Temporarily suspended
Vintage Rifle Shoots – 2nd Saturday
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Bullseye Pistol Range Training – Tuesday 10 am
NRA Range Safety Officer – TBA
NBEF & MD Bowhunter Education Program – TBA
NRA Basic Pistol – Tuesday, Sept. 14, Thursday, Sept. 16
and Saturday, Sept. 18; and (2) Tuesday, Oct. 12, Friday,
Oct. 15 and Saturday, Oct. 16
NRA Personal Protection in the Home – Intermediate
Pistol Course. Basic Pistol required. Tuesday, Nov. 16,
Thursday, Nov. 18 and Saturday, Nov. 20
NRA Instructor Development Courses
Range Safety Officer: (1) Sunday, November 21 or (2)
Sunday, December 5
Home Firearm Safety Instructor: TBA
Please check the club web site at www.aafg.org for
additional details of class times, costs, etc.
SANCTIONED WEEKENDS
September 11 and 12; October 9 and 10 (Columbus Day
Weekend); and, November 6 and 7 (Daylight Savings
Ends)
www.aafg.org
New Applicant(s) Posting
T
he following individuals 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 e-mail ([email protected]).
George F. Berotti
Annapolis 21403
Sponsored by Paul Striffler
Curtis D. Compton
Baltimore 21229
Sponsored by Bruce Avery
David D. Dillon
Severna Park 21146
Sponsored by Andy McKinney
Ronald R. Fields
Annapolis 21409
Sponsored by Rick Weidmann
Michael L. Shier
Odenton 21113
Sponsored by Mark Gass
William E. Tipping, III
Silver Spring 20910
Sponsored by Skip Miller
These names were posted in the clubhouse on July 21,
2010 and will remain posted for a minimum of 30 days.
Coming
Friends of NRA Dinner
M
ark your calendars and plan to attend the Saturday,
August 21st Friends of NRA Dinner and Auction
right here in Annapolis.
The Club is a major supporter of this event which raises
money to be used for programs and equipment benefiting
Maryland youth and women. Our Junior Rifle program
has been a grant recipient for at least five years running
and the Navy JROTC at Annapolis High School as well.
There’s a flyer in this issue (see Page 4) which lists a
variety of options for dinner tickets, sponsorship packages
(both tax deductible or with other benefits) and raffle
tickets. You can even buy your dinner tickets online. Just
follow the directions on the flyer.
If you can’t come, but would like to provide some
support, please call Meg Clarke at 443-904-5023. If you
have any questions or just want more information give
Meg a call.
The event is a lot of fun with the inestimable Bobby
Campbell as the auctioneer. You can also watch the antics
of Dave Cloutier and Meg Clarke as they usually wind up
bidding against each other for at least one auction item or
game prize.
Since this issue of The SCORE is online you can copy
the flyer and bring a friend or 2. If you’ve come to the
dinner in the past, you know how important the program
is to passing the torch to younger generations. If you
haven’t come in the past, make this the year you do a little
extra for those who should be following us.
I look forward to seeing you on the 21st.
Meg Clarke
Building & Grounds Committee
A
s most of you know from last month’s SCORE, (You did read it didn’t you?), we had a great turnout of 57
club members and got a lot of spring cleaning done around the clubhouse and on several of the ranges. The
clubhouse in particular, now has a nice assortment of plants and flowers around the front of it and to that end I
would like to ask that when you are over at the club and have a few minutes, please water them. I have left a hose
spread out along the driveway so all you have to do is go around back of the clubhouse and turn on the water.
This will be a big help in keeping our plants alive, particularly with all this HOT weather we are having! I have
been doing this every time I am over there but some extra members doing the same can’t hurt!
Also, I could use some help on a fairly regular basis in trimming and weed wacking the grounds around the
clubhouse and all of the various trees etc. The club has a good quality Stihl weed wacker and it is kept in the
garage along with premixed gas and trimmer string. The grass cutting is pretty much under control due to help
from Charlie Harrison and Jason Chambers, but we always seem to be playing catch up with the trimming!
Thanks in advance to any and all who can help out in this regard.
Dermott Hickey
Building & Grounds Chairman
www.aafg.org
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JUNIOR Rifle News
2010 Coming Gun Shows
T
he Junior Rifle Orientation Classes for 2010 are in
the process of being determined. I do hope to get an
Orientation Class scheduled for August and September.
For those who have called or sent an e-mail, you’re
on my waiting list to contact as soon as I get the date
scheduled. The AAF&G team members will be practicing
for upcoming matches in September which are to be held
at the Fairfax Rod and Gun Club. The Jr. program would
like to thank John Michelli for donating $120 from the
recent Flea Market held at AAF&G, as well as Mike
Krofchik for cleaning up the smallbore range prior to the
Appleseed Classes. July 30th, 31st & Aug 1st
Nation's Gun Show, Chantilly, VA
September 11th & 12th
MAAC Harrisburg @ Farm Show Complex
Potomac Arms Collectors Assn.
54th Ann Arms & Militaria Show
Elks Lodge #684, 289 Willowdale Dr., Frederick 21702
September 18th & 19th
Silverado Gun Show, Howard County Fairgrounds
October 1st, 2nd & 3rd
Nation’s Gun Show, Chantilly
Michael Kurtis
Then
October 2nd & 3rd
Appalachian Promotions Timonium Fair Grounds
MD 695 Beltway Exit 24 to I-83 exit 17
October 30th & 31st
Appalachian Promotions Tri County Gun Show
York Fairgrounds, York, PA
November 6th & 7th
Silverado Promotions, Show Place Arena,
Upper Marlboro
Michael Kurtis
Then
Michael Kurtis Now
www.aafg.org
The Junior Rifle Program
staff and team members
would like to congratulate
Michael (Mikie) Kurtis for
graduating from Southern
High School in June 2010.
We’ve watched Michael
grow as a shooter over the
years and he has grown
into a fine young man.
Ever since I’ve met Michael
he has wanted to be a
Locomotive Engineer, even
while wearing his Marine
Corp T-Shirts. Michael has
been with the AAF&G
Junior Rifle Program since
the age of ten. He is a
dual NRA Distinguished
Expert through the NRA
Qualification Program in
both 4-Position Smallbore
Rifle and the American
Rifleman. It took me three
years to Convince Michael
to join the Annapolis
NJROTC unit, which he
finally did so in his senior
November 13th & 14th
Silverado Promotions, Frederick Fairgrounds
November 19th, 20th, & 21st
Nation’s Gun Show, Chantilly
December 11th & 12th
MAAC Harrisburg @ Farm Show Complex
Appalachian Promotions Tall Cedars Bldg
in the Putty Hill Shopping Center
Parkville, MD
year. During his one year on the Air Rifle team, Michael
also became an NRA Distinguished Expert in JROTC
Air Rifle. Michael earned a Silver EIC medal through
CMP. Michael will be enlisting into the Marine Corp and
attending college. We wish Michael the best in his future.
Remember to mark your calendars for the upcoming
Friends of the NRA banquet on August 21st, 2010.
AAF&G Junior Rifle Program has been very fortunate
to receive the NRA Foundations grant six years running.
These grants help support our Youth and Women.
Support our youth by getting involved! Andrea Miller Chairman, Junior Rifle Program
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High Power Rifle
ECCLES Range
F
or the June 2010 AR15 Service Rifle match there were four shooters. I think the beach must have beckoned that
day, but the intrepid four who eschewed the beach acquitted themselves with no great shame. Their scores for a total
of 30 rounds 10 each in offhand slow fire, prone rapid fire, and prone slow fire, were as follows:
Gary B.
258/2X
Charlie H.
238/3X
Dermott H. 225/2X
Ross H.
199/1X (First time service rifle shooter)
The following weekend was the June Vintage Rifle match for pre-64 issue semiauto and any manual bolt action
military rifles. There were eleven shooters (four new shooters) shooting in 7 relays. The scores are shown below:
Relay #1
Olaf R., Jr.
M1 Carbine
inc
Mike K.
M1A
90/1X
Mike T.
Lithgow No1 MK3* 66
Ray A., Jr.
M1 Garand 85
Roy H.
M1 Garand
92
Steve A.M1 Garand 97/2X
Relay #2
Olaf R., Jr
Mike T.
Jan S.
M1 Carbine.
90
Lithgow No 1 MK3* 50
M1 Carbine
inc
Mike K.M1A
Peter D.
M1 Garand
Ray A., Sr.
M1 Garand
Relay #3
Olaf R., Jr.
Mike T.
Pat M.
M1 Carbine
86/1X
Lithgow No 1 MK3* 66
M1 Garand
inc
Mike K.
M1 Carbine 89
Ray A., Jr.M1 Garand 94
Steve A.
M1 Garand 91
Relay #4
Olaf R.
M1 Carbine
Pat M.
M1 Garand
Roy H.M1 Garand
93
inc
95
Relay #5
Mike K.M1 Garand
Ray A.,Jr
M1 Garand
Steve A.
M1 Garand
96/2X
83/1X
inc
Relay#6
Olaf R.
Mike T.
Roy H.
M1 Carbine
88/1X
Lithgow No 1 MK3* 62
M1 Garand
92/2X
Relay#7
Roy H.
M1 Garand
Jack W., Esq. M1 Carbine
Mike K.
Peter D.
Ray A., Sr.
M1 Carbine
M1 Garand
M1 Garand
Jack W., Esq. M1 Carbine
Ray. A., Jr.M1 Garand
Steve A.
M1 Garand
93
58
87
94
75
90
64
97/4X
89
79 (offhand)
84 (bench)
As you can see, there was a very close race for the high scorer at this match. And that demonstrates why they put an
“X ring” on targets. Ray A. barely edged out younger brother Steve A. by two Xs for the high scorer distinction. Ah
well, sic transit gloria mundi. Better luck next month when we shoot anything that is as-issued, pre-64 issue.
The July AR15 Service Rifle match held on Saturday, July 3rd had five shooters, only four of whom were shooting
rifles that were eligible for competition. The non-competing rifle was a semi-auto chambered for .223 but not of the
AR15 pattern.
High Power Rifle, continued on Page 8.
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NOTICE TO ALL MEMBERS
IN GOOD STANDING
At the June 2010 General Membership meeting held on June 10th,
a NOMINATING COMMITTEE
of three members was elected in accordance with Article VII,
Section 4 of the Bylaws.
The Nominating Committee consists of
Bob Meck, Bill Palk, and Paul Striffler.
The committee will nominate one member each
for the offices of
President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer,
and four or more members of the
Board of Directors.
The names of the nominees put forward by the Nominating Committee will be announced at the September
General Meeting on Thursday, September 9th. At that time any member may submit additional nominations
in accordance with Article VII, Section 5 of the Bylaws.
Any member who will meet the criteria set forth in Article VII, Section 9 by the time they would take office
and who wishes to be considered for nomination as a potential candidate for one of the offices identified
above should submit their name to one of the members of the nominating committee along with a brief biography that describes their shooting and firearms background and experience in general, their shooting and
non-shooting activities and current/past participation at AAF&G, their experience in volunteer leadership
positions at AAF&G and elsewhere, and why they want to hold a volunteer office at AAF&G.
Aspiring candidates should please submit their name,
contact info., and biography as above to Bill Palk at
[email protected]
no later than
THURSDAY, AUGUST 31st
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High Power Rifle, from Page 6.
The usual 30 rounds were fired and after a less than stellar start in the offhand position, the scores began jumping up
in the prone rapid fire and then the prone slow fire.
Name
David H.
Bill P.
Andy M.
Dermott H.
Offhand
78
80/1X
77
66
Prone Rapid 97/1X
94/1X
85/2X
75
Prone Slow
98/4X
97/2X
98/3X
82
Total
273/5X
271/4X
260/5X
223
For the July Vintage Rifle match for any pre-64 issue semi-auto or manual bolt action military rifles ten shooters
showed up in a fairly constant but gentle and definitely much-needed rain to compete in 7 relays on Saturday, 10 July.
Relay #1
Dermott H. Swedish Mauser
90/1X
Doyle K.
Mauser
74/1X
Mike T.
SMLE
79
Al H.
M1 Carbine 76
Roy H.
M1 Garand
92
Steve A.M1 Garand 94
Relay #2
Peter D.
Mauser
Pat M.
Mauser
Roy H.M1 Garand
sight in
sight in
98/2X
Mike K.
Al H.
Ray A., Sr
Relay #3
Dermott H.
Mike T.
Peter D.
sight in
78
inc
Doyle K.Mauser
Pat M.
Mauser
Steve A.
M1 Garand
Swedish Mauser
SMLE
M1917
M1917 87
M1 Carbine
Spfld 03A3
91/2x
90
85
inc
84
Relay #4
Pat M.
Mauser
84
Mike T.
SMLE
72
Roy H.
M1 Garand
75*
Mike K.
M1 Carbine 91
Al H.M1 Carbine 94/2X
Ray A. Sr
Spfld 03A3
89
* Shot in Offhand Position
Relay #5
Peter D.
Pat M.
Roy H.
Mauser
Mauser
M1 Garand
sight in
56
85*
Doyle K.
Mauser
Steve A.
Spfld 03A3
* Shot in Offhand Position
89
95/2X
Relay #6
Peter D.
Mike T.
Pat M.
M1917
SMLE
Mauser
sight in
67
33
Mike K.
M1 Carbine
Al H.
M1 Carbine
Ray A. SrM1 Garand
89
91
96/2X
Relay #7
Peter D.
Mauser
Pat M.
Mauser
Mike K.M1 Carbine
82
sight in
93/2X
Al H.
Steve A.
87
93/1X
M1 Carbine
M1 Garand
High scorer for this match was Roy H. with a stellar 98/2X; Roy’s high score might have been higher if he hadn’t
decided to perfect his offhand form in relays #4 and #5.
Next month (August): AR15 owners take note: You can now shoot any type of sight in the AR15 Service Rifle
matches, so don’t let not having iron sights dissuade you from coming out. While I can’t say there’s any advantage
gained with optics in the offhand position, they can be used advantageously in the prone position. Also, two 20-rd mags
are needed for the magazine change in the rapid fire phase. Next month’s Vintage Rifle match will be for any military
bolt-action rifle. Hope to see you all there.
High Power Rifle, continued on Page 9.
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High Power Rifle, from Page 8.
Muzzleloader match: On Saturday, 25 September, beginning at 10:00am, there will be a muzzleloader match on
the Eccles range. Any long arm that loads from the muzzle , will be eligible to compete, be it new or old, inline or
traditional, replica or original, rifled or smoothbore, with primer, percussion, or flint ignition, with iron sights or
with a scope. This is also National Hunting and Fishing Day and what better time to get your muzzleloader tuned
up and ready for the early ML deer season competition of Man vs Deer on Oct 21st, 22nd, and 23rd. Targets will be
at 75 - 100 yards and the rest of the course of fire (number of shots, type of target, competition categories) will be
determined closer to the date of the match. Match entry fee of $5 for members, $10 for non-members.
Shoot safely and please observe all of the range rules,
Bill Palk
President, from Page 1.
here’s a really novel approach – come to a meeting. This
measure will allow us to re-program approximately $6000
annually for our shooting programs. Not to mention, if
you are like me and get a lot of mail, every little bit helps.
I have burned up three really good confetti shredders in
the past year. Not to mention countless hours feeding
papers into the machines. Nothing with any personallyidentifying information goes in my garbage. You can’t
be too careful in this day of identity theft. The shear glut
of papers and shredding has caused me to outsource and
contract with a secure document destruction company.
They gave me this large can on wheels, and when it is full,
they come to the house with this giant shredder, and I
personally observe my documents being shredded. Once
I worked out the costs of the shredders and my lost time,
this was a no brainer. Not to mention the associated peace
of mind.
As many of you are aware, the Association filed a
lawsuit against a disgruntled former member. The lawsuit
recently ended with a settlement in our Association’s
favor. We won, and I couldn’t be more pleased with
the result. The settlement agreement and consent
injunction are posted in the clubhouse. So, with that bit of
unpleasantness behind us, I’d like to thank all of you for
your continued support while we dealt with this. A special
thanks to J. Andrew McKinney, Esquire and Life Member,
without whom we would not have made it through this. Former President, Brian Swift, continues to shepherd
along the Appleseed Program in Maryland (www.
appleseedinfo.org). Currently, AAFG is the only venue in
Maryland offering the Appleseed Program. Our summer
dates have sold out, and I believe that the three autumn
dates also are sold out. Check the Appleseed Web site for
more information and schedules. If you haven’t signed
up for an Appleseed, I recommend that you do so. It is
a great way to spend a weekend. Our partnership will
continue, and AAFG will remain the home of Appleseed
in Maryland. I think it’s only fitting that we do this in the
state capital. Last month, I only built two Liberty Training
Rifles, one for Board Member, Jim Tisack, and one for
legendary rifleman, Dermott Hickey. I have a couple of
other rather interesting projects for another member on
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the bench and one long-term project for myself. It keeps
me busy and is sure a lot cheaper in the long run than
wine, women, and song! Not to mention it keeps me out
of hot water with the redhead.
Over dinner several weeks ago, Membership Chair, Meg
Clarke, mentioned that she was quite pleased with the new
membership process and that she thought that both the
process and the I&I Committee were working well for
us. After meeting several of the recent applicants, I would
have to agree. We continue to receive applications for
membership, and I couldn’t be happier with the folks who
would like to join our Association. The new process is not
a “rubber stamp.” It requires commitment on the part of
the prospective member and his or her sponsor. I’m all for
commitment. We could use more from quite a few people
in this Association. The work of all is being done by a few.
It reminds me of the observation by Winston Churchill on
the Battle of Britain, “Never have so many owed so much
to so few.”
The Property Stewardship Committee reports that
our variance application has been filed and that a hearing
will be scheduled in due course. Thank you all for your
patience and support as we wind our way through this
rather byzantine process.
Stay safe, and I look forward to seeing more of you at
the General Meetings and on the ranges
David Cloutier
WEB SITES TO CHECK OUT
www.shotgunnews.com
www.allentownshow.net
www.appalachianpromotions.com
www.blueridgeknives.net
www.galleryofguns.com
www.cheaperthandirt.com
www.gunbroker.com
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2010 Hunter Safety Classes
September 14, 16, 18, 2010
September 28, 30 & October 2, 2010
AF&G offers state certified Maryland hunter safety programs. Classes are open to the public and there is no
minimum age requirement. The course is approximately 14 hours, typically given over two week nights and a
Saturday. Fee for the course is $5.
A
Course Curriculum
T
hese three-day classes are open to the public and there is no minimum age requirement. However, parents are
advised that students under 10 years of age may have difficulty understanding the ethical, legal, and safety concepts
presented in the class. That difficulty, along with the length of the evening sessions, has historically resulted in a low
passing rate for those under 10 and a very low passing rate for those under 8. The course is approximately 14 hours,
given over two week nights and a Saturday. Attendance at all sessions is one of the requirements for passing the class.
AAF&G classes are registered with the MD Department of Natural Resources. Students who successfully complete the
course receive a hunter education – firearms safety card that is recognized in all 50 states and in Canada.
Classroom Topics Include:
• Safe Firearms Handling
Saturday Field Exercises Include:
• Live Fire on the Small Bore Rifle Range
•
Marksmanship
•
Live Fire on the Trap/Skeet Range
•
Hunter Ethics
•
Tree Stand Safety
•
Shot Placement/Tracking and Trailing
•
Hunting out of Blinds
•
Handgun Hunting
•
Hunting out of Boats
•
Muzzleloading
•
Crossing Obstacles
•
Archery
•
Hunting over Dogs
•
Basic Survival
•
Shoot/No Shoot Scenarios
•
Wildlife Management
•
Zones of Fire
Classes are offered at AAF&G in the fall each year. AAF&G classes are registered with the MD Department of
Natural Resources. Registration for AAF&G classes is required in person at Anglers Sports Center 1456 Whitehall Rd
Annapolis (410-757-3442). The $5 course fee is due at the time of registration.
AAF&G's 5th Annual
BULL ROAST
Saturday, October 9th • 12:00 noon - 4:00 pm
In the clubhouse (and on the lawn outside weather permitting)
This is a SANCTIONED WEEKEND
Menu
Roast Beef - Chicken - Burgers - Sausage
Potato Salad - Green beans - Baked beans • Corn on the Cob - Pie
Coffee/Iced Tea/Soft Drinks
FREE for MEMBERS displaying a 2010 AAF&G Membership Card
(No, not the gate access card, the other one with your name on it...
and only $5.00 for non-members)
Help make this Bullroast as successful as last year’s
(which despite a constant and driving rain had a record turnout). Here’s how:
Plan to Attend - Volunteer to help out
E-mail [email protected] to volunteer some time.
[Social Activities such as this are one of the objectives of the club as articulated in the Bylaws, Article II, Section 1.(f)]
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Cowboy
Action
Scores
I
t was a
warm
Hawaiian
day, but
as the
sun rose
higher,
so did
the temperature. All Shooters were dressed in
their finest Hawaiian duds, getting their safety
instructions and information about recent illness/
injuries of fellow cowboys unable to attend.
Safety brief over, posse assignments given,
firearms check and loading began. Stages were
again compliments of Durango Dude. He himself
was unable to shoot due to recent illness, but
none the less arrived to review the stages and
keep score.
At 10:00 AM, shooting began. Shooters were
reminded throughout the day to drink water
and get out of the sun as much as possible
when not shooting. By 12:45 the smoke had
cleared, Bangin ‘n Clangin was over.
Thirtytwo shooters were hot, hungry and thirsty,
but without heat casualties. Most adjourned to
our favorite watering hole to relax, cool down,
Clinc ‘n Drink and enjoy well known Cowboy
fellowship. Scores were tabulated then bragging
and excuses began.
My thanks to all who braved the heat to make
our Annual Hawaiian shoot a success.
Kudos to:
Robin De Banks, Chris Carson and Gary the
Gambler for clean shoots.
Top shooters for the
day were: Chilliwack Buck, Jingles Jerr and 2
Step, in that order.
Adios for now and may the Good Lord take a
liking to you.
JD
Look for RSOs on duty
on Saturdays!
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Anne Arundel Fish & Game Assn.
P. O. Box 150
Arnold, MD 21012
410-757-6800
Club Activities
Bullseye Pistol Leagues
Sunday: 9:30 am; Tuesday: 10 am;
Thursday: 12:00 pm; Saturday: 9 am
Shotgun - Trap and Skeet
Temporarily Suspended
Use the Plinking Range to try out a new gun.
Check the Range Rules for caliber
and target restrictions.
Club Dinner
Augut 12th
Dinner • 7 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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