Thanks for the info John. As usual, I never get everything right!

Bring it on, Jerry!

Thank you Tom. We just may have a few "first timers" and it is so helpful to them to try out different guns. That's how I knew what to buy for myself. Everyone was so generous with letting me try theirs until I found the perfect one for me.

Spoke with "Bob" at the restaurant. There won't be any problem with all of us showing up there about 11:30. They can't give us a room but he said they should be able to seat all of us throughout the restaurant and get us out quickly for the 12:30 Event at WAC.

what kind of gun is the most common to use at this event?

The choice is yours - whatever you feel most comfortable with.

rifles or hand guns?..or both? lol

OK Thanks ! It has been a long time since I've been to a range.

Yippeeeeeee - Dawn's coming!!!!! You can do it girl!

Jerry: We have the Multi-Purpose Bay reserved from 12:30 - 4:00.
It will easily accommodate all of us. We'll practice for a while and when all are ready, we will have our Challenge. We'll bring bottled water for everyone but feel free to bring something cold to drink
in case it gets really hot. The pace will be slow and easy. We have a few first time shooters joining us and I know we'll all help out.

Rifle shooters might have to go to another range. That multi-purpose range is generally used for close up shooting, like most of us seem to want to try. A rifle at 100 yards, for example, that would be a different range.

I would be happy to help with new shooters, especially if they are concerned about recoil and such.

Cold drinks does not include alcohol. (Some asked me.)
No one shoots on those ranges after having a beer or any other alcohol.

John

Thanks for your great advice John. See you all there!

If there is someone who does not have a firearm, I will bring a .22 for them to use and lots .22 of ammunition. (Far cheaper than .38 ammo.) Will have it with me anyway.

John

I just bought some 45 and 38 ammo to share (at cost). If anyone wants me to bring a rifle, let me know now.

Thanks John for your generosity!

We will only be at the Pistol Range on Sunday. No rifles. We can plan a Rifle Event some other time if there is enough interest.

Also have several pair of headmuffs I will bring.
Earplugs also.
John

i will have pistols in multiple calibers if someone needs one(22lr and mag, 380, 9, 38/357, 45acp and 44 mag) i will be at the rifle range early sighting in some new toys if anyone else wants to shoot some rifles before the main event.

To the ladies: notice below how kind, generous and caring the gentlemen are being. Don't let this fool ya - they are just trying to butter us up for the kill. But, the Challenge is OURS. Watch out gentlemen!

Drat, guys. They have figured it out!
The game is afoot.
John

Rain may come, but the handgun ranges at WAC are covered.
Fear not, your powder will remain dry.
Do bring a bottle of water to keep the body hydrated, though.

Thanks John. Pinellas Patriots will have plenty of bottled water on ice for all to share. And I think we're gonna need it!

A special Thank You to Wyoming Antelope Club for all the effort they put into this event for Pinellas Patriots. They were incredible! I think we had as many Range Officers as we had participants. They patiently gave such wonderful advice and instructions and I think a good time was had by all. We'll be back - if they'll have us.

I had the best time ....I got to try out a new gun and I love it ! I can't wait til the next time.

I had a blast!