oldkim
Regular Member
Some of you may know but there's a lot of new folks here.
I set up shoots that fundamentally one can not do at a normal range. Sure you can drive out the woods someplace - good luck with that... But you'll be hard pressed to find safety officers and/or instructors out there ready to help you.
Yes, you could go to a professional shooting school - I do not see myself competing against these types of schools. I see myself helping shooters get a feel for what to expect and see what skills many shooters lack... Plus not everyone is ready to pluck down $350-$1500 to attend a shooting course (in state or not).
Who is this for?
If you carry...
If you are interested in IDPA or USPSA (aka IPSC)...
If you are simply bored with going to a regular range...
If you want to meet others who enjoy shooting...
Any or all the above sound like you? Then so long as you know what end of the barrel to keep down range and how to operate your particular firearm we'll help you.
The range safety officers and instructors are there by your side, every step and every shot. Learn (hands on) from experienced shooters.
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Shooting Like the Good Old Days - Shooting on the Move (SOTM) practice.
What - Do the things you can't do at a normal "marksmanship" range:
Draw from your holster
Shoot on the move
Engage multiple targets
Double taps and more.
Yes, you can join some high end club membership and do some of these things but again you don't have someone right there that is willing to help you become better...
This is not a competition. This is solely practice for those that do choose to carry (openly or concealed).
When:
TBA - please note I don't do many of these and I usually try to keep them small.
Rain or shine.
Where:
Renton Fish and Game Club (http://www.rfgc.org)
Open to the public - you do not need to be a member. Have a good level of proficiency with your carry gun - meaning you can hit the side of the barn in front of you
Cost:
$35 for non-members of RFGC or $20 for members of RFGC
Note: these are not officially sanctioned shoots (like IDPA, USPSA, Cowboy, CMP, etc). The reason I mention this is that I oversee all stages of these shoots. The vast majority of the fee goes to the club. ($30 for non members and $15 for members from your fee cover range fee, targets and misc charges - this is my way to contribute to the shooting community and to RFGC for letting these types of shoots happen).
Why:
This is to get the right mindframe for this type of practice. We are not a fast draw nor is this a competition. We will guide and ensure the safety of all shooters as best as possible.
There are not many opportunities to practice from your concealed holster in the US, let alone in Washington.
My proposal has been to use the RFGC’s Action Bays to shoot steel plates and targets using your carry holster and to shoot on the move. Shoot as rapidly as you can safely handle. No full auto guns – thanks.
I want to develop practice training opportunities for those that choose to carry (concealed pistol license or not) and expose members of RFGC to a side of shooting many do not get to experience. Sure you can do this at an IDPA or USPSA (IPSC) match, but that's in a competition level. I wanted to present a fun user friendly environment for people to practice and share your knowledge. You can shoot any stage over and over again.
Safety First, then it's all good after that.
For non CPL (members or non members): Please be aware that this is a Cold Range (basically, don't have a loaded gun). Bring your gun in a case or holster (empty: no magazine or round in chamber). Absolutely no gun handling except on the firing line and in a Designated Safety Area. If you are seen handling your firearm behind others you will be asked to leave.
Violation of Rule #1 - failure to treat the firearm with proper mindset.
Other things:
Safety First
Please be mindful that we need to be safe at all times.
1) Treat your Gun as it's always loaded, do not handle unless you are up to shoot
DO NOT HANDLE YOUR GUN
2) Muzzle - only pointed downrange
3) No finger on trigger unless you are shooting
Pistol or revolver - ANY pistol caliber is fine. I'm not biased so bring what you have so long as you can shoot it safely. Yes, that means a .22 is okay. Please do have a good holster that can withstand multiple re-holstering. A flimsy holster may be unsafe.
Magazine Capacity - Please know there is no magazine capacity limit. This is practice so bring what you have and top off.
Ammo
Please NO armour piercing or tracers, explosive rounds, etc. Good Hollow points or FMJ are fine. Frangiles are recommend but not required. Please stock up and bring lots of ammo.
I strongly recommend at least 300 rounds +
You can always shoot it another day.
Targets
No Targets Needed. We'll use the stands for IDPA and get a IDPA targets to shoot at.
Distances of targets
The IDPA targets will be from 5 ft to 30 ft and steel plates will be out to about 30-50 ft (for safety).
HOW:
You must contact me with your
1) Email
2) Contact phone number
3) Please let me know where you saw the post too
4) Brief shooting experience history, if any
I'll confirm and send you more details of the shoot.
email me at oldkim@aol.com
I set up shoots that fundamentally one can not do at a normal range. Sure you can drive out the woods someplace - good luck with that... But you'll be hard pressed to find safety officers and/or instructors out there ready to help you.
Yes, you could go to a professional shooting school - I do not see myself competing against these types of schools. I see myself helping shooters get a feel for what to expect and see what skills many shooters lack... Plus not everyone is ready to pluck down $350-$1500 to attend a shooting course (in state or not).
Who is this for?
If you carry...
If you are interested in IDPA or USPSA (aka IPSC)...
If you are simply bored with going to a regular range...
If you want to meet others who enjoy shooting...
Any or all the above sound like you? Then so long as you know what end of the barrel to keep down range and how to operate your particular firearm we'll help you.
The range safety officers and instructors are there by your side, every step and every shot. Learn (hands on) from experienced shooters.
-----------------------------------------------------------
Shooting Like the Good Old Days - Shooting on the Move (SOTM) practice.
What - Do the things you can't do at a normal "marksmanship" range:
Draw from your holster
Shoot on the move
Engage multiple targets
Double taps and more.
Yes, you can join some high end club membership and do some of these things but again you don't have someone right there that is willing to help you become better...
This is not a competition. This is solely practice for those that do choose to carry (openly or concealed).
When:
TBA - please note I don't do many of these and I usually try to keep them small.
Rain or shine.
Where:
Renton Fish and Game Club (http://www.rfgc.org)
Open to the public - you do not need to be a member. Have a good level of proficiency with your carry gun - meaning you can hit the side of the barn in front of you
Cost:
$35 for non-members of RFGC or $20 for members of RFGC
Note: these are not officially sanctioned shoots (like IDPA, USPSA, Cowboy, CMP, etc). The reason I mention this is that I oversee all stages of these shoots. The vast majority of the fee goes to the club. ($30 for non members and $15 for members from your fee cover range fee, targets and misc charges - this is my way to contribute to the shooting community and to RFGC for letting these types of shoots happen).
Why:
This is to get the right mindframe for this type of practice. We are not a fast draw nor is this a competition. We will guide and ensure the safety of all shooters as best as possible.
There are not many opportunities to practice from your concealed holster in the US, let alone in Washington.
My proposal has been to use the RFGC’s Action Bays to shoot steel plates and targets using your carry holster and to shoot on the move. Shoot as rapidly as you can safely handle. No full auto guns – thanks.
I want to develop practice training opportunities for those that choose to carry (concealed pistol license or not) and expose members of RFGC to a side of shooting many do not get to experience. Sure you can do this at an IDPA or USPSA (IPSC) match, but that's in a competition level. I wanted to present a fun user friendly environment for people to practice and share your knowledge. You can shoot any stage over and over again.
Safety First, then it's all good after that.
For non CPL (members or non members): Please be aware that this is a Cold Range (basically, don't have a loaded gun). Bring your gun in a case or holster (empty: no magazine or round in chamber). Absolutely no gun handling except on the firing line and in a Designated Safety Area. If you are seen handling your firearm behind others you will be asked to leave.
Violation of Rule #1 - failure to treat the firearm with proper mindset.
Other things:
Safety First
Please be mindful that we need to be safe at all times.
1) Treat your Gun as it's always loaded, do not handle unless you are up to shoot
DO NOT HANDLE YOUR GUN
2) Muzzle - only pointed downrange
3) No finger on trigger unless you are shooting
Pistol or revolver - ANY pistol caliber is fine. I'm not biased so bring what you have so long as you can shoot it safely. Yes, that means a .22 is okay. Please do have a good holster that can withstand multiple re-holstering. A flimsy holster may be unsafe.
Magazine Capacity - Please know there is no magazine capacity limit. This is practice so bring what you have and top off.
Ammo
Please NO armour piercing or tracers, explosive rounds, etc. Good Hollow points or FMJ are fine. Frangiles are recommend but not required. Please stock up and bring lots of ammo.
I strongly recommend at least 300 rounds +
You can always shoot it another day.
Targets
No Targets Needed. We'll use the stands for IDPA and get a IDPA targets to shoot at.
Distances of targets
The IDPA targets will be from 5 ft to 30 ft and steel plates will be out to about 30-50 ft (for safety).
HOW:
You must contact me with your
1) Email
2) Contact phone number
3) Please let me know where you saw the post too
4) Brief shooting experience history, if any
I'll confirm and send you more details of the shoot.
email me at oldkim@aol.com