GFSC
AUGUST 2010 NEWSLETTER IS ON OUR WEBSITE
GOPHER
FLATS SPORTSMEN’S CLUB
2010
OFFICERS
President - Dave Larson Newsletter – Jose G.
Vice
President - George Gaskill Warden – Frank Romagnino
Treasurer
- Dennis Robinson Membership Chairman –Phil Prokop
Recording Secretary –
Mike Stern Rangemaster -
Paul Stewart & Jack Salerno
GOPHER FLATS ANNOUNCEMENTS
MEMBERSHIP: Please invite friends you would consider sponsoring as new members to the Gopher Club. Four prospective member candidates were present at the July 27, 2010 meeting. Matt Canham, John McCarthy, and Jorge Zamora had their first reading. Ramon R. Rigoroso had his second reading and Pete Conroy, Gene Dalsky and Robert Coffey had their third readings and are now members. Welcome gentlemen !!!
Gopher Flats, High Power Rifle Match Report – July 24, 2010
Double JCG “A” Course Match
Eight competitors attended the July 24th match. Conditions for this month’s match were favorable. Mild temps and little wind prevailed. Changes in the light conditions cost more points than any other factor. Both M1 and Springfield matches were complete by 12:30 p.m.
Next match, August 28, 2010. Competitors should expect a change up as the Western Games draw near. This month will be a 50 round National Match Course with 2 sighters taken at each stage. The match will be fired on the SR target for 200 yards and reduced targets for 300 and 600 yard stages. Take advantage of this opportunity to refine your zeroes to a tighter tolerance.
Please take notice of the following:
It is the competitors’ responsibility to make sure that his rifle is in good working order and that he has the proper ammunition in adequate supply to complete the match. This means NO steel jacket or steel core surplus ammo. Don’t be a “Cheap Charlie.”
Also, it is recommended that each competitor bring food. A sandwich, power bar, bananas, you get the idea. If we don’t have to break for lunch at the clubhouse, we will save at least and hour of down time. When attendance picks back up to three relays, it will be necessary to keep the match on track until complete. Let’s get used to being self-sufficient now, not later. That’s how the big regional and national matches are run. Sorry chowhounds.
Thanks to those who help set up and break down the equipment for the match. Taking the time to re-center the targets before stowing them is a big help for the following month’s match.
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Match 1 Garand Match |
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Competitor |
Paid |
Class |
Rifle |
Total |
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1 |
Fred Mathews |
$15 |
SS |
M1 |
274-3X |
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2 |
Bruce Kawaguchi |
$15 |
EX |
M1 |
274-1X |
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3 |
Steve Caplan |
$15 |
EX |
M1 |
270-2X |
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4 |
Nelson Green |
$15 |
SS |
M1 |
267-1X |
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5 |
Victor Murillo |
$15 |
MA |
M1 |
258-6X |
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Open Rifle Category |
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1 |
Robert Coffey |
$10 |
EX |
Match |
278-9X |
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2 |
Jake Mathews |
$15 |
UNC |
AR15 |
276-6X |
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3 |
George Gaskill |
$10 |
EX |
Match |
NSR |
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Match 2 Springfield/Vintage Rifle Match |
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1 |
Bruce Kawaguchi |
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EX |
03A3 |
271-5X |
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2 |
Victor Murillo |
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MA |
03A3 |
261-2X |
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3 |
Fred Mathews |
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SS |
03A3 |
260-5X |
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4 |
Steve Caplan |
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EX |
03A3 |
260-2X |
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5 |
Nelson Green |
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SS |
03A3 |
220-2X |
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Open Rifle Category |
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1 |
Robert Coffey |
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EX |
Match |
281-3X |
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2 |
Jake Mathews |
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UNC |
AR15 |
272-1X |
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3 |
George Gaskill |
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Match |
NSR |
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PISTOL
MATCHES August 28, 2010 – GOPHER WEEKEND
.22 and center fire Steel
Target Shoot - Saturday @ 9:00 am - Located @ P3 above Cowboy town - Adults $5.00-Kids Free- For further information
contact Dave Larson or Steve Baxter. Many thanks to members that have been
helping make this event successful.
USPSA
The USPSA will be held on August 29, 2010 per Dave Marcinkus. Contact Dave for time and location of match. Dave needs volunteers to help set up the event on Saturdays and will then need assistance on Sundays to help dismantle and put away the fixtures.
TRAP
NEWS FOR JULY 2010
TRAP & SKEET: GFSC members are reminded that Day Trap and Skeet shooting takes place on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month and on GFSC Saturdays.
Evening
trap is held on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays @ 6:45 PM.
Evenings have been cool and we have a great time. This is a great way to
prepare for Round Robin coming up September 12, 2010.
JOHN PARO, MATTHEW AND I
HAVE BEEN SHOWING UP AND WOULD LIKE OTHER MEMBERS TO CONSIDER
PARTICIPATING. IF NO ONE ELSE IS WILLING
TO PARTICIPATE, WE MAY HAVE TO CANCEL THIS EVENT.
Red team took 4th place and was one bird short of 3rd in the last Round Robin.
We need more participants at the next Round Robin on September 12, 2010.
We need 4 shooters to fill those spots. Please sign up and plan on shooting with us.
ALL ALTERNATES INTERESTED IN SHOOTING CALL JOHN MANNING 818-383-4409.
GROUND RULES FOR GOPHER TRAP LEAGUE that started on March 14, 2010.
1. In 2010 Gophers Trap League will run March through September with make-ups in October and no more than 2 make up shoots total.
2. Shoots to be conducted on Gopher days and events only.
3. Two rounds to consist of 1 each 16 yards and 1 each 21 yards event can be taken any time in the month. If you are a 25 yards shooter your yardage will be 21 yards and your Round Robin yardage. If you are not aware of your Round Robin yardage, I will have the current sheet of yardage posted in the trap storage locker on the trap field on the cabinets on the right of the locker.
4. Last round to be shot on the last day of Gopher events for the month, winners each month by the 10th of each month so we can make the newsletter with the winners list. Payouts to total 50% of profits (not fees) once there is a sum certain obtained. Members will be asked if they want to continue with the cash or move to trophies. Fees to be $10.00 per month per shoot. Participation is open for Gopher members only. Non-members can participate but not for awards.
Cooking Responsibilities: Matt Kellerman prepared lunch for July
Gopher day and the food was plentiful and tasty. Thank you Matt for doing
this.
$$$ MONEY MATTERS $$$
NEW AND REPLACEMENT GATE CARDS
The CRC was sent a list of members that needed gate cards. The cards will be available at the next meeting. Processing gate cards:
Member fills out gate card form and pays $10.00.
Form is faxed to the Combined Range Committee.
The CRC creates the card.
Cards are given to the club representative (Dave Larson) at the CRC meeting.
When the member receives the card, they need to sign a receipt for the card.
Any member that requested replacement cards in the last
60 days can get his
card from Dave Larson.
DONATIONS FROM MEMBERS FOR 2010
Donations were received from John Paro, Bennit Rogers, Richard Saylor, Jose Garza & family for doing the newsletter and the members that donated there raffle winnings at the club meetings. The officers of the club, thank the members for their donations, also we need to thank the members that worked as match directors, and at other club events. Your support is greatly appreciated.
CRC RELEASE FORMS
Members that bring guests to the range are required to have them fill out a release form.
All club members need to have a release form on file, the GFSC range master has a list at the range. If you and your guests are using the range on another clubs day, check in with the range master and fill out the forms for that club.
Work Party July 31, 2010
The club had 22 people sign in for the work party. THANKS TO ALL OF YOU.
NOTES FROM THE CRC MEETING AUG 4, 2010
· The trap machine has been repaired.
· The purchase of the Gas Co. property is moving forward. Mark LaCompte received an email from the seller stating it will send documents regarding the purchase of the property this month.
ITEMS FOR SALE
DON’T TAKE CHANCES WITH A NAKED GUN
HOLSTERS AND GRIPS – PRICED FROM $5 - $50
. Two (2) S&W Brand Single-Action Holsters
6-6 ˝” Colt SAA or Clone: $15 each
. Bianchi – 2 inch Revolver or Compact Auto
inside Waistband: $10
. Audley Safety Holster 1914: $20 (World’s
first retention holster) – rough condition
. Bianchi X-15 Shoulder Rig 6-6 ˝”
Revolver: $50
. Floral Carved Western (Skirt-Style)
Holster: $20
. Modern Western Slim Shoulder Rig: $15
. Lawrence of Oregon .22-.25 2” Auto: $10
. Safariland S&W M59 Duty Rig: $10
. Nylon-Velcro Camo Tactical (1911, Browning
HP, and similar): $5
. Pachmayr Presentation Grips: $10 – One each – S&W N-Frame; Colt
Python, Officer, etc.
. Colt Government/Ace/Commander
(Jay Scott) Imitation White Pearl: $15
. S&W ‘J’ Frame (Chief’s,
Kit Gun, .32, etc.): $15 each –
Round Butt Uncle Mike’s –
Compact Black Synthetic, Frontstrap fill in – two available
Square Butt – Oversize, Fancy
Wood with Dept of Defense Medallion – one available
For information or any questions, email: Robert.coffey@netzero.net
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matches.
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KEY
TO GOPHER FLATS EVENTS
GOPHER
MEETINGS: Fourth Tuesday of each month
GOPHER
WEEKEND: Fourth Saturday of each month
GOPHER
TRAP AND SKEET: 1ST & 3RD Thursday AM Trap/Skeet
GOPHER
NIGHT TRAP SHOOTING: 2nd & 4th Thursday evening of each
month
AUGUST 2010
Sunday Monday
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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26 Evening Trap
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28 Gopher Range
Day 22
Steel/ Hi
Power Rifle/Trap &
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SEPTEMBER 2010
Sunday Monday
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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9 Evening Trap Shoot 6:45
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Day 22
Steel/ Hi
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28 Gopher
Meeting At the VFW- Panorama City 7:00 PM |
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GOPHER FLATS MEETING
TUESDAY AUGUST 24, 2010
7:00 PM
PO Box 7712
Mission Hills, CA 91346