Effective immediately, the Airfield Shooting Club is rolling back the Range COVID-19 Protocols. The range is fully open in accordance with the posted range rules. Our members are encouraged to wear masks and follow appropriate social distancing. The club will follow the governor’s order regarding social gathering limits.
Project Appleseed at Airfield Shooting Club
Project Appleseed will be holding a one-day clinic on the 100M range on Saturday, June 20 from 8:00am to 4:00pm. This event will teach students the fundamentals of rifle marksmanship, including concepts such as developing a solid shooting position, natural point of aim, and steps required to fire a successful shot. In between rifle instruction segments, students will learn about the Battles of Lexington and Concord, and the fateful events that moved the colonials down the path to independence on April 19, 1775.
This is a family friendly event, and all skill levels and age ranges are welcome. Bring whatever centerfire or rimfire rifle you have. If you don’t have a rifle, we can provide loaner rifles with some advance notice.
Signup is available at www.appleseedinfo.org, under the Events tab. Walk-ons are welcome, though space is limited. Airfield Shooting Club members attending this event will have their range fee waived; bring your credentials with you to the event.
For questions, please contact Jesse at jesse.
We’re Back! . ASC Service Rifle & Zombie Match – Sat, June 13th @ 9am
Service Rifle is Back!!….. Yes, yes the ASC Service Rifle & Zombie Match is back, this Saturday, June 13th @ 9:00am.
After the long lock-down, where back! So dust off the old warhorse or the new rifle you got while away, and get some targets on!!
Saturday should be nice warm and mostly sunny.. We will be following the ASC Covid 19 Protocols, so this match will be for Members only, and or spouse or immediate family members.
Info: ASC’s Service Rifle & Zombie Matches are open to all ASC members, guest and anyone wanting to shoot Service Rifles, High power rifles, Traditional rifles, Modern sporters and practice for the coming Zombie Apocalypse!
- Event will take place on the on the 100 Meter Range.
- Check-in will begin at 8:45am with safety brief at 9am. followed by the relays.
- Match fee is $5.00 for members
You don’t have to be experienced at rifle competition to shoot in our rifle matches. The event is expected to be over by noon but actual completion time is based on the number of competitors. Need more info contact us here….
Let’s Shoot Bowling Pins… In July
Dear Fellow Shooters,
We will not be holding a bowling pin match on June 13th . No, June is not be nice to bowling pin month. Your match directors have consulted with the Airfield Board of Directors and we have decided to delay for one month. A significant concern is the time it will take to hold the match. As many of you know, we usually occupy the range for five to six hours on match day. Given the amount of time that the range has been closed and our current limitations on attendance, we felt that the range should be open for all shooters for the next few weekends. Don’t worry, we expect to be back with a bang on the 4th of July. Until then, practice!
Art, Courtney, and Steven
Leaving the range at end of day – close the 4-H gate
Please close the white gate (4-H) at the end of the day if you are the last member leaving the range. The combination for the 4-H gate is listed on your membership badge. If you have trouble with the lock, please close the gate and make sure it appears to be locked. There are concerns with illegal hunting on the property.
The 4-H Center is open to employees only. Please do not go down to the center unless there is an emergency. They have a sign posted and health check procedures in place.
New Membership is closed
The Airfield Shooting Club is currently NOT accepting new members for May. If interested in becoming a new member, please email the club secretary for information regarding joining.
Airfield Shooting Club Reopening Friday the 15th- Covid 19 Protocols
Dear ASC Members,
The following protocols are being put in place by the ASC Board in an attempt to keep our members, their families, and our communities as safe as possible from infection by the Covid 19 virus. The Board will continuously monitor this situation and may modify these protocols as new information becomes available.
1) Members only, no guests, only spouse or immediate family member(s); i.e., sons or daughters will be allowed.
2) Everyone on ASC ranges is urged to wear a mask which covers nose and mouth.
3) Anyone who believes he/she may have been exposed to Covid 19 should avoid coming to the range for a period of at least 14 days after that exposure. If any symptoms are present during that time stay away until you are certain that you have not been infected.
4) Everyone using the ranges is expected to maintain a minimum of 6-feet of separation with anyone who is not a member of immediate family.
5) Occupancy restrictions for the ranges are as follows:
100-meter range – no more than 4 occupants at a time.
50-yard range – no more than 4 occupants at a time.
Short Range Berm – no more than 3 occupants at a time.
Skeet Range – no more than 6 occupants at a time.
Trap Range – no more than 6 occupants at a time
6) Time limits: In order to share limited range availability, members and their family will be limited to no more than 2-hours on the range. Only in the case where no-one is waiting to use the range may shooters spend more than 2-hours on a range.
7) Waiting area: In the event that occupancy of the range which you wish to use is already at the above limitations, members should wait well away from the firing line and maintain at least 6-feet of separation between non-family members.
8) Members are encouraged to bring their own pen to be used for sign-in and sign-out.
9) Disinfectant bottles have been placed inside each bathroom. Members who utilize the bathrooms are asked to spray down any areas which they may have touched. Just prior to leaving the bathroom members should thoroughly wash their hands using soap and water.
10) While these protocols are in effect they shall be considered to be range rules. Anyone not in compliance will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including expulsion from the club in accordance with the Bylaws
11) Club members acting as Range Safety Officers for any group which might rent a range from the Airfield Conference Center shall be responsible for enforcing these protocols with members of the group. (Time limits for these groups shall be negotiated with the Conference Center.)
With these protocols in place we believe that we can maintain a safe environment for our members. Your cooperation will help to keep us all safe while allowing our members and their families to utilize the ranges.
Respectfully,
/Raymond Covington/ Board President Airfield Shooting Club
Letter from Club President | Membership Renewals
Dear ASC Members,
The ASC Board continues to monitor conditions with a view toward reopening the range as soon as we can. Below is an update on other related matters concerning the Club.
Membership renewals – we have received some emails asking about dues and renewals due to the closure of the range.
Accordingly, the Board has determined adjustments will be made as follows:
1. Service hours requirement will be adjusted and reduced at a rate of one half hour (.5 hr.) per month during the period in which the range is closed.
2. For current members:
(a) The period for renewals has been extended to September 30, 2020.
(b) Renewal penalties will apply for renewals on or after October 1, 2020.
(c) On December 1, 2020, re-application will be required including paying initiation fees, etc.
3. For New members:
(a) New member applications are not being accepted at this time and will begin again once the range reopens.
4. Future credit for dues paid by renewing members:
(a) It is the Board’s desire that credit will be given and dues adjusted in the 2021-2022 renewals for the period in which the range was closed.
(b) Please note that any reduction in dues will have to be made in concert with the 4-H Center due to rent obligations owed to the 4-H Center (they receive one half of dues collected as payment of rent).
(c) Please further note that any reduction in dues must take into account long-term fixed cost obligations coming due at the range, such as lead abatement, erosion control, etc.
Again, we recognize the challenges and inconvenience this poses for everyone. However, it is also very important that we insure the long-term viability of the range.
Respectfully,
/Raymond Covington/ Board President Airfield Shooting Club
ASC Flyer – Special Election Edition 2020
ASC Members,
Please see the below link for the ASC Flyer, this is this years election edition.
ASC Flyer May 2020
ASC Flyer April 2020
ASC Members,
While we might not be able to shoot, we can still write a newsletter!
Please see attached for the current copy of the ASC flyer. If you have any questions or comments about the newsletter please reach out to our editor ([email protected]).