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News From Riverside Gun Club
Affiliated with NRA and CMP – April 2008
What’s Happening?
The outside 100 yd. range has developed very well. Grass is sprouting on the berm and firing
line. Safety signs have been posted behind berms. The huge range stump is history (thanks, Joe
Sicheneder)! Still, some small projects are left and we expect the outside range to be open to full
members and their guests by early May.
The Coop Update and Upgrade Program (CUUP): The CUUP is progressing. The large downed
tree beside the building has been split and stored (thanks, Doug Armstrong, Ray Auman, Frank
Wagoner, Will Long and especially Dale Hoover). The stump outside the Coop door has been
cut down and almost removed (thanks Joe Sicheneder). The new support posts at 100 yd. line
have additional concrete applied around base (thanks to Wayne Broome and Bob Beaver).
Electrical wiring is moving down range on left side, to 50 yd. line. Ceiling outlets with lighting
fixtures will be installed. (thanks, Michael Holt and Bob
Beaver). New target stands with .22 rimfire deflection
plates were purchased and built (thanks, Wayne
Broome).
Anyone who is interested donating time, talent or
material to your club and the shooting sport, contact Bob
Beaver – 336.889.2772.
Highlights of Recent Matches
1 March .22 Rimfire Benchrest: Turnout was pretty
good with a few new faces. We had 18 shooters and
over 6 visitors. Weather was cool and the stove helped
everyone feel comfortable. Surprising how many
friendships develop around a warm stove. Many people
visit to see friends and talk. Eric Garrison had the high
score of 994-29x. He was followed by David Gussler’s
994-27x. Close match with only two X’s between the
two leaders. Frank Wagoner placed third with 990-31x.
Parker Chavis was high Junior with 986-23x, Sayward
Oakley followed with 885-6x and Alex Gibson placed
Charleton Heston third Junior with 871-4x.
4 October, 1923 – 5 April,
2008 15 March Centerfire Benchrest: Five serious competitors
arrived, prepared to shoot some impressive scores. The top three shooters scored the 10 ring
every time, totaling 500 points each. Winner had to be determined, with the highest X count.
Top score went to Mark Walter with 500-38x, followed by Doug Paschall’s 500-33x. Dale
Avery came in third with 500-28x. Wayne Broome and Ken Kiger unfortunately, found the nine
ring. Shooting these tight scores at 100 yd. is a true accomplishment. We welcome anyone to
come visit or shoot. With practice and equipment anyone can be among the “Cleansweepers”.
29 March Pistol Match: We held four events with 6 shooters participating. The first event was
on paper to get the shooters and their equipment warmed up. The clear winner here was Will
Long with Doug Armstrong and John Hinshaw taking 2nd and 3rd.
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The next three events involved shooting at actual bowling pins under a variety of scenarios.
One of the day's highlights came with Doug breaking out his S&W .500 revolver and wiping out
5 bowling pins with 5 rds. That fireworks display was worth the trip to the range in itself.
There’s nothing like seeing a bowling pin go through the back wall!
Dick Williams won the speed event with a 10mm S&W revolver and John Hinshaw won the man
to man event in a hard-fought battle with Will Long...those pesky pins have a way of making all
of us humble at times.
Congratulations to Will Long using his 1911 .45 to take the top spot as the overall match winner
today.
Next match: Saturday, 26 April at 2:00PM will probably be a steel plate shoot.
5 April .22 Rimfire Benchrest: Wow! Great turnout! We had 21 shooters participate on a cool
rainy day. Frank Wagoner and his transportation service had prior commitments. Our parking
area was rather full and the “Coop” was warm. Folks were saying, “love the indoor range”.
Connolly Lahr shot the highest score with 997-38x, followed by Eric Garrison’s 995-28x.
Kenyon Harris came in third with a 994-27x. Our high Junior was Josh Endicott 960-41x,
followed by Aaron Wagoner’s 946-9x. Dylan Reavis shot third with 931-11x. A Big Thank You
to Doug Armstrong, who ran the line and Don Sutton and Bob Beaver who kept scores. Lots of
fun, really competitive shooting and tight scores.
19 April Centerfire Benchrest: Spring has sprung at the "Coop". We had six competitors turn
out, along with many visitors. By 8:15 folks arrived to get ready for serious shooting. The
scores were tight and over half hit the 10 ring every time. We had to determine the winner by X
count again. Doug Paschall had top score with 500-38x, followed by Mark Walter's 500-34x.
Dale Avery came in third with 497-24x with Wayne Broome close behind shooting 497-16x.
Ken Kiger had 495-16x. Joe Teeter shot consistent 10 rings every time but had to leave early.
Big thank you to Doug Armstrong, who shared the fun with Bob Beaver running a fast
competitive match.
Junior Shooters
The Junior shooters have been practicing on the last Saturday of each month on the outside
Riverside Gun Club range. Young people are welcome to come learn shooting safety,
marksmanship skills and develop the discipline to compete in national shooting events. Contact
Ronnie Beal 336-685-9019 for additional information and practice times.
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News From Riverside Gun Club
Affiliated with NRA and CMP – April 2008
Thoughts for the Week
“Peace comes in a 6 to 9 burst” – Capt R. B Brown, U.S. Army Ranger, Ft. Benning, GA 1979
"To restore... harmony,... to render us again one people acting as one nation should be the object
of every man really a patriot." -- Thomas Jefferson (letter to Thomas McKean, 1801)
Upcoming Events:
1st Saturday .22 Rimfire Benchrest Match 9:00
2nd Saturday Range Open
3rd Saturday Centerfire Benchrest Match 9:00
4th Saturday Junior Rifle Team 9:00
Our Second RGC centerfire pistol match for 2008!! This coming Saturday! 26 April -- 2:00.
Bring holster, 100 rounds of ammo and an open sighted handgun. “The Ancient One” Dick
Williams always has a fun,
fast and challenging match.
These are tailored to both
experienced and new pistol
shooters.
CMP Eastern Games
3 – 11 May 2008 at Camp
Butner, NC. Exit 191 on I-
85 north of Durham – right
up the road.
There are High Power
National Match courses of
fire and other matches.
Scientific Proof! – Why women live longer than men. CMP South from Anniston
will there with M1 Garands
for sale. This is an
opportunity to actually see what you are buying without going to CMP at Anniston or Port
Clinton, OH.
Check out their site: http://www.odcmp.com/Competitions/EasternGames.htm
For Your Information
A Sad Note: Jess Williams’ sister Shirley passed away this past Saturday. Feel free to give Jess
call at 336-585-1051. The memorial service will be Wednesday, April 23 at 2:00 PM at Gray’s
Chapel.
Classifieds
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Affiliated with NRA and CMP – April 2008
Seriously, since our circulation is increasing, feel free to send in ads for shooting related items
you want to sell or buy. (Remember, the buyer and seller are responsible for compliance with all
applicable laws.)
Want to be a Cowboy? Start with this pair of Cabela Millenniums (made by Uberti) in .45 Colt,
4 ¾ “ barrels, black with brass trigger frame. $400.00 for the pair -- Call Michael Holt – 336-
674-7118
Membership information
Membership Levels and Renewal Cycle
According to the club bylaws, membership renewal date is each June. The board has established
two levels of membership, Limited and Full.
Limited: CMP privileges and newsletter - $24/year – no initiation fee
Full: CMP privileges, newsletter, full time range access and club liability insurance. - $144/Year
Current full membership in Riverside Gun Club includes
open access to all facilities. New members joining after 31
June 2008 must pay a one time $50 initiation fee. Riverside
Gun Club membership also qualifies members to CMP
privileges. New members must attend a range safety
orientation before having open access to the range facilities.
RGC has a four point Membership process.
1. Complete Application (See last page of newsletter)
2. Mail check or pay at any match
3. Arrange time for your range safety orientation
4. Complete your range safety orientation
This completes the process – in fact, you can accomplish all
of these after any match.
Please note the included Membership Application – pass it Job for Bob at the Beijing
on to a friend. Please mail your renewal or upgrade fee or Olympics!
bring it to a match. We must each attend a Range Safety
Orientation before using the range. We will conduct these at matches or by appointment.
Mail to: Riverside Gun Club
P.O. Box 2817
Asheboro, NC 27204
Newsletter
Get your newsletter by email and save $$$, trees and time -- let us know by email!! Please – if
you can receive it as a MSWord attachment, let us know – email Michael! We want everyone to
get their newsletters in a timely manner. Newsletter Editors Bob Beaver and Michael Holt
appreciate the opportunity to keep everyone informed. Send us your ideas – including articles,
puzzles or any thing else you think will inform or entertain.
Michael: michael@holt.net; Wayne: wbroome@embarqmail.com, Bob: bbeaver@northstate.net
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News From Riverside Gun Club
Affiliated with NRA and CMP – April 2008
Range Safety
Bullets In Berm (BIB) Everyone should feel and be safe around our range. We have public,
state road, farm fields, deer stands, and homes behind our range berms. It is extremely important,
to be a responsible shooter. Each member is responsible for every bullet they fire and actions of
their guests. Ranges are becoming harder to find and keep. Never give anyone ammunition
towards forfeiting your shooting rights.
Rimfire Shooters Please Note: If you are
shooting rimfire from the benches, be sure to
set up the steel backstops at 50 yards, to avoid
ricochets off the floor. Then stow them out of
the line of fire afterwards, so they don’t get
shot by centerfire shooters.
Please report any damage you see, so we can
fix it. Call Bob Beaver 336-889-2772.
Support NRA and GRNC!
While supporting our local club is important
towards protecting Second Amendment
Rights, it is also important to remember what
GRNC has done. Thanks to them we have NC
concealed carry rights. Send them a check or Note the COOP in the lower right
drop off $20.00 at their gun show booth. Note the deer lanes, fields, roads and homes
downrange beyond the berms!
The NRA is our major gun rights advocate on
a national basis. They support many educational programs, shooting events and provide
assistance to local clubs through insurance, range development, and shooting teams. Have you
renewed your NRA membership?
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Riverside Gun Club
P.O. Box 2817
Asheboro, NC 27204
Affiliated with NRA and CMP
Membership Application
Name_____________________________ Date
Address___________________________
City_______________________________
State________ Zip____________
Telephone _______________E-mail_________
***Regular Membership with range access - $144.00 Add $50
initiation fee with all new member dues. RGC yearly renewal date
June 2008.
***All new regular members will receive a Range Orientation Packet.
Please read and set up an orientation date and range access.
****Limited Membership $24.00 (newsletter and CMP)
Directions to Riverside Gun Club Range
Take NC 49 South from Asheboro
Cross Tuckertown Bridge at Reservoir
Go right at the first caution light on Stokes Ferry Rd
Travel 2.3 miles Take right at Burleson Hill Rd Range on left
***********************************************
Office Use Only
Amount Paid
Received by
Orientation completed Yes No
NRA Member Yes No
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Riverside Gun Club
P.O. Box 2817
Asheboro, NC 27204
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