Newsletter by Tom Sanford, thanks for the outstanding work
Critical Carry Skills – June 1-2 – Last Call
Folks – We will be having an outside instructor coming into ASC, Dave Jenkins form Rochester Personal Defense, to teach a 2 day class on critical carry skills. I have taken this class before and found it to be fantastic. We need a minimum of 10 people paid by April 30 for this class to be confirmed. If we don’t have 10,folks, paid then we will have to cancel the class.
You can find more information about the class here:
The fee $450 for members and $500 for non-members.
To pay for the class, please use the ASC payment portal and enter in the code “8000” into the member number and place your member number or guest in the notes with your name.
You won’t want to miss this!
Scott
Shot Size on Shotgun Fields! Read and Heed
Members,
We found today almost a box of fired “00” buck shells on the trap field today (Sunday). This is a reminder that the allowed shot size on ANY shotgun field is 7.5, 8, 8.5, and 9. In other word no shot larger that 7.5. The reason for that is SAFETY! Larger shot size will exceed our safe fall area. Depending on how these were fired, they could have easily left our range.
There is zero reason to have something that large on the trap field. If you want to shot slugs, buck shot etc (anything larger than 7.5 shot, then you are welcome to use the SRB, 50yd or 100m.
Thank you for your attention!!!
April Bowling Pin Match results
Gentle Shooters,
I am a bit full of myself today. We even have a picture. We had a spectacular turnout for the inaugural Bowling Pin Match of 2024. We hosted 20 shooters, fired 296 relays, and finished before 2:30 in the afternoon. I have to shout out to Cory and Dan, who assisted with scoring and safety duties and were instrumental in keeping the match moving.
It is clear to me that some of you were practicing and the scores reflect that. Congratulations to you guys. The rest of us just showed up for fellowship, a good time and to heckle the good shooters. So, a very successful match. As you know, now that the season has started, we shoot matches because there is no time to practice. So I don’t want to see anything like the picture above that the range. PS. There will be no washouts for 2024. We intend to shoot steel pins in the short range berm on rain days! The next match is on Star Wars Day, May the Fourth be with you!
Steven
| Competitor | String 1 | String 2 | String 3 | String 4 | Total | Fastest String | ||
| Carbine | ||||||||
| 1 | Cort Tompkins | 3.23 | 5.31 | 2.51 | 2.97 | 14.02 | ||
| 2 | Paul Lynch | 3.60 | 3.60 | 5.60 | 3.67 | 16.47 | ||
| 3 | Art Schoner | 2.83 | 5.77 | 3.50 | 5.54 | 17.64 | ||
| 4 | Cory Allen | 2.98 | 5.06 | 6.57 | 3.86 | 18.47 | ||
| 5 | Steven Gordon | 6.57 | 5.22 | 4.22 | 4.80 | 20.81 | ||
| 6 | Kenny Hardee | 5.34 | 6.18 | 6.39 | 3.22 | 21.13 | ||
| 7 | Courtney Bolze | 8.13 | 5.34 | 8.28 | 4.20 | 25.95 | ||
| 8 | Zac Huk | 13.96 | 10.93 | 3.05 | 6.41 | 34.35 | ||
| 9 | Dan Kniseley | 9.53 | 8.11 | 7.99 | 9.27 | 34.90 | ||
| 10 | Allen Moran | 8.00 | 6.66 | 10.26 | 10.14 | 35.06 | ||
| 11 | Jason Kossman | 6.06 | 7.23 | 10.97 | 11.17 | 35.43 | ||
| 12 | Brad Crowder | 6.01 | 7.15 | 6.79 | 25.00 | 44.95 | ||
| 13 | Taylor Strickland | 2.23 | 5.23 | 45.00 | 3.36 | 55.82 | 2.23 | |
| Major | ||||||||
| 1 | Cort Tompkins | 3.83 | 6.46 | 3.52 | 4.00 | 17.81 | 3.52 | |
| 2 | Steven Gordon | 6.10 | 10.58 | 7.81 | 8.23 | 32.72 | ||
| 3 | Taylor Strickland | 9.57 | 12.00 | 5.46 | 9.27 | 36.30 | ||
| 4 | Dan Kniseley | 11.67 | 8.92 | 8.74 | 8.41 | 37.74 | ||
| 5 | Cory Allen | 9.07 | 13.41 | 9.78 | 7.19 | 39.45 | ||
| 6 | Tip Wight | 14.10 | 6.89 | 5.95 | 14.55 | 41.49 | ||
| 7 | Paul Lynch | 9.49 | 7.55 | 8.75 | 25.00 | 50.79 | ||
| NFS | Phillip Van Cleave | 9.16 | 25.00 | 7.58 | 13.51 | 55.25 | ||
| 8 | Phillip Van Cleave | 10.03 | 9.68 | 25.00 | 14.78 | 59.49 | ||
| 9 | Courtney Bolze | 7.13 | 8.13 | 10.39 | 35.00 | 60.65 | ||
| 10 | Kenny Hardee | 9.91 | 6.57 | 25.00 | 25.00 | 66.48 | ||
| 11 | Art Schoner | 5.78 | 55.00 | 7.20 | 25.00 | 92.98 | ||
| 12 | Anthony McKenzie | 25.00 | 6.49 | 45.00 | 25.00 | 101.49 | ||
| 13 | Allen Moran | 45.00 | 12.60 | 55.00 | 12.64 | 125.24 | ||
| Minor | ||||||||
| 1 | Taylor Strickland | 6.38 | 5.22 | 12.31 | 5.12 | 29.03 | 5.12 | |
| 2 | Kenny Hardee | 7.48 | 8.31 | 7.38 | 6.24 | 29.41 | ||
| NFS | Don Davis | 7.83 | 7.92 | 9.28 | 8.46 | 33.49 | ||
| 3 | Steven Gordon | 9.25 | 7.95 | 8.95 | 8.42 | 34.57 | ||
| 4 | Cory Allen | 9.35 | 5.46 | 9.52 | 10.52 | 34.85 | ||
| 5 | Anthony McKenzie | 9.45 | 9.32 | 7.78 | 12.30 | 38.85 | ||
| NFS | Phillip Van Cleave | 8.33 | 8.51 | 10.77 | 12.26 | 39.87 | ||
| 6 | Paul Lynch | 9.56 | 10.12 | 11.36 | 9.58 | 40.62 | ||
| 7 | Cort Tompkins | 25.00 | 8.93 | 5.41 | 6.33 | 45.67 | ||
| 8 | Don Davis | 35.00 | 12.70 | 8.39 | 10.90 | 66.99 | ||
| 9 | Allen Moran | 13.69 | 25.00 | 25.00 | 8.01 | 71.70 | ||
| 10 | Zac Huk | 45.00 | 14.74 | 9.13 | 10.81 | 79.68 | ||
| 11 | Dan Kniseley | 25.00 | 35.00 | 14.18 | 13.48 | 87.66 | ||
| 12 | Phillip Van Cleave | 35.00 | 35.00 | 9.74 | 8.89 | 88.63 | ||
| 13 | Brad Crowder | 35.00 | 35.00 | 12.94 | 13.27 | 96.21 | ||
| 14 | Courtney Bolze | 12.48 | 35.00 | 35.00 | 25.00 | 107.48 | ||
| 15 | Matt Finch | 65.00 | 25.00 | 12.54 | 25.00 | 127.54 | ||
| NFS | Matt Finch | 45.00 | 13.69 | 35.00 | 35.00 | 128.69 | ||
| 16 | Art Schoner | 25.00 | 85.00 | 9.04 | 9.76 | 128.80 | ||
| 17 | George Woody | 35.00 | 25.00 | 75.00 | 45.00 | 180.00 | ||
| 18 | Jason Kossman | 85.00 | 85.00 | 9.52 | 25.00 | 204.52 | ||
| Revolver | ||||||||
| 1 | Tip Wight | 4.44 | 4.37 | 4.97 | 4.24 | 18.02 | ||
| 2 | Cort Tompkins | 5.83 | 4.34 | 4.23 | 4.08 | 18.48 | 4.08 | |
| 3 | Courtney Bolze | 6.24 | 12.44 | 6.01 | 7.69 | 32.38 | ||
| 4 | Paul Lynch | 8.93 | 9.46 | 9.52 | 8.61 | 36.52 | ||
| 5 | Taylor Strickland | 9.51 | 12.13 | 9.31 | 13.04 | 43.99 | ||
| 6 | Art Schoner | 6.96 | 7.85 | 25.00 | 8.77 | 48.58 | ||
| 7 | Kenny Hardee | 9.61 | 25.00 | 7.61 | 12.23 | 54.45 | ||
| 8 | Cory Allen | 25.00 | 8.79 | 25.00 | 7.04 | 65.83 | ||
| 9 | Steven Gordon | 25.00 | 35.00 | 13.37 | 6.83 | 80.20 | ||
| 10 | Dan Kniseley | 5.69 | 45.00 | 25.00 | 5.92 | 81.61 | ||
| 11 | Allen Moran | 25.00 | 35.00 | 55.00 | 65.00 | 180.00 | ||
| Sub | ||||||||
| 1 | Cort Tompkins | 5.34 | 6.25 | 4.73 | 5.89 | 22.21 | ||
| 2 | Courtney Bolze | 6.03 | 5.99 | 5.71 | 6.55 | 24.28 | ||
| 3 | Taylor Strickland | 4.50 | 10.97 | 3.80 | 5.23 | 24.50 | 3.80 | |
| NFS | Phillip Van Cleave | 8.41 | 10.62 | 4.84 | 7.11 | 30.98 | ||
| 4 | Dan Kniseley | 12.38 | 10.14 | 10.99 | 8.69 | 42.20 | ||
| 5 | Steven Gordon | 9.99 | 10.29 | 8.55 | 13.47 | 42.30 | ||
| 6 | Allen Moran | 6.13 | 5.64 | 7.46 | 25.00 | 44.23 | ||
| 7 | Cory Allen | 25.00 | 7.92 | 6.37 | 9.00 | 48.29 | ||
| 8 | Phillip Van Cleave | 6.78 | 35.00 | 7.77 | 6.37 | 55.92 | ||
| 9 | Tip Wight | 25.00 | 5.62 | 25.00 | 9.30 | 64.92 | ||
| 10 | Art Schoner | 25.00 | 45.00 | 7.05 | 14.01 | 91.06 | ||
| 11 | Chris Covert | 45.00 | 11.14 | 25.00 | 45.00 | 126.14 | ||
| 12 | Kenny Hardee | 65.00 | 25.00 | 6.75 | 35.00 | 131.75 | ||
| 13 | Paul Lynch | 45.00 | 55.00 | 55.00 | 55.00 | 210.00 | ||
| 14 | Matt Finch | 65.00 | 55.00 | 45.00 | 55.00 | 220.00 | ||
| 5 Gun Aggregate | Carbine | Major | Minor | Revolver | Sub | Total | ||
| Cort Tompkins | 14.02 | 17.81 | 45.67 | 18.48 | 22.21 | 118.19 | ||
| Taylor Strickland | 55.82 | 36.30 | 29.03 | 43.99 | 24.50 | 189.64 | ||
| Cory Allen | 18.47 | 39.45 | 34.85 | 65.83 | 48.29 | 206.89 | ||
| Steven Gordon | 20.81 | 32.72 | 34.57 | 80.2 | 42.3 | 210.60 | ||
| Courtney Bolze | 25.95 | 60.65 | 107.48 | 32.38 | 24.28 | 250.74 | ||
| Dan Kniseley | 34.9 | 37.74 | 87.66 | 81.61 | 42.2 | 284.11 | ||
| Kenny Hardee | 21.13 | 66.48 | 29.41 | 54.45 | 131.75 | 303.22 | ||
| Paul Lynch | 16.47 | 50.79 | 40.62 | 36.52 | 210 | 354.40 | ||
| Art Schoner | 17.64 | 92.98 | 128.8 | 48.58 | 91.06 | 379.06 | ||
| Allen Moran | 35.06 | 125.24 | 71.70 | 180.00 | 44.23 | 456.23 | ||
The Pins are Back
Gentle Shooters,
Like the geese that invade my yard, April is when the bowling pins re infest the Airfield Shooting Club range in otherwise bucolic Wakefield, Virginia. And like the geese, the pins will be shot, only not with paint-balls. Yes Virginia, this Saturday, April 6th, the 18th season of Airfield pin shooting kicks off. Rules for the match have not changed and are still here.
Set up will be at 9AM. We are looking for great weather and hey, all of your friends will be there. See you at the range.
Steven
Membership Invoices and Renewals
Membership invoices and renewals have already been sent out via email. If you have not received your invoice, please check your junk or spam box.
New membership cards are being sent out immediately upon receipt of payment.
If you will not be renewing, let us know.
Thank you!
Concealed Carry Intro Class – April 20
This Introduction to Concealed Carry Class will be focused on mechanics of concealed carry. While we will be shooting, the real focus will be on the mechanics and efficiency of movement. Class will go from 1pm to 5 pm. General agenda will be:
- Safety Brief with a focus on drawing and holstering
- CCW Introduction
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- Clothing discussion (what you may want to look for)
- Holsters (types and what to look for)
- Belts (What to look for)
- Other gear you may want to carry (extra mag, flashlight, IFAK)
- Mechanics
- Gear Check (look at clothing, holsters, guns, magazines etc)
- Learning to draw from the holster (we will require strong side (IWB/OWB) and appendix with concealment
- Emergency reloads
- Stoppage Drill (Tap/Rack only for this)
Required for the class:
- Handgun
- 2 magazines (or a speed loader if using a revolver)
- strong side holster (inside the waist band or outside the waistband) or appendix.
- One magazine pouch (or a speed loader holder if using a revolver)
- Good gun belt
- Cover garment (open front or closed front)
- Safety Glasses/Hearing Protection
Optional:
- Hat
- Water
- Chair
Cost will be $25 for members and $35 for non-members.
Please contact Scott Sampson at [email protected] to register.
WOT – June 8th 2024
Hello Ladies,
June 8th, 2024 – Join us for Women on Target! All women, ages 12+ are welcome and encouraged to come out to experience firearm education in a safe and supportive environment. This woman only event will cover education in pistol, shotgun, rifle, and archery. The cost is $75/person this year and will be inclusive of all firearms, ammo and lunch at the Conference Center.
Women will benefit from one-on-one instruction with certified instructors in each discipline. Participants will receive materials and a certificate of participation.
This is a fantastic event for those women that have never held a firearm before to maybe those that have experience in a discipline but not another.
Don’t wait, spots are limited. Sign up here Today!
Concealed Carry Intro & Shotgun 101
We have two training sessions coming up! If interested contact the Chief Instructor to sign up at [email protected].
April 13th – Shotgun 101 – Donation $40/person. This will be a 6-8 hour class running from 9am to 4pm. We will cover introduction to shotgun shooting. This is a primer to be used before taking any advanced training such as Tap 101 or Skeet 101 unless someone is already proficient with a shotgun. We will cover safety, fit and shotgun fundamentals. We will be shooting straight away targets and then crossing. Individuals may borrow club shotguns but will need to provide their own ammunition. The club shotguns will require 20 gauge 2-3/4″ shells. To sign up contact the Chief Instructor first. After approval you will be asked to donate. Participants should bring:
- 4 boxes of shells (7.5 or 8 shot) for their shotgun
- Shotgun unless they are borrowing one from the club
- Ear plugs are best for shotgun shooting. Ear muffs tend to interfere with the stock
- Safety glasses
- Dress appropriately for the weather
- Lunch and something to drink
- Consideration for insect repellant and sunscreen should be given.
- Recommend a hat
- Women should consider wearing a sports bra or something without any buckles on the strap
April 20th – Concealed Carry Intro – Donation $20/person. This will be a 4 hour class running from 1pm to 5pm. We will cover gear and cover garments and then teach drawing from concealment, emergency reloads and clearing malfunctions. To sign up contact the Chief Instructor first. After approval you will be asked to donate. You will need to bring:
- OWB/IWB or appendix holster (No sherpa style)
- Gun belt
- Mag pouch
- 2 magazines
- Cover garment (open or closed front)
- Eyes and ears
Semi-annual NSSA registered skeet shooting competition
The semi-annual NSSA registered skeet shooting competition will be held at the Airfield Shooting Club on 16-18 March. The competition will have four (4) categories (guns): 12 Ga, 20 Ga, 28 Ga, .410 bore, and Doubles.
There will be a cash prize for first place in each category.
The cost is $30 per gun. (This is an increase from past years due to cost of clay targets)
In order to participate you please notify intent to shoot (day, gun, etc.) and be a member of NSSA. Walkups are subject to waiting and possibly shifting to Sunday or Monday.
On the day of the shoot you will need:
1. Cash or check for $30 for each gun. Checks are to be payable to Airfield Shooting Club
2. NSSA membership card. You may join the NSSA at the shoot, the yearly membership is $30.00
3. Classification Sheet.
The competition will allow mixed guns each day so you may compete on any of the 3 days. Once we have all shooters sending their preferences, a draft schedule will be made available to all.
Ties for Gun Championships will be decided by long runs from the front or back whichever is longer.
Email day(s), gun(s), NSSA number and address to:
Additionally, if anyone needs to get their service hours in, I will be asking for help refereeing, scoring and trapping. Let me know which days (Saturday and/or Sunday) you can work. Past volunteers or experienced skeet shooters preferred.
Thanks
Jon Lester
(757) 630-7759