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[Number Six]

My First Calguns event. Showed up 2-3pm Saturday. Wind was obnoxious, still managed to fire off a few rounds but bugged out afterwards. Too bad the wind was so bad, but it was nice to see like minded folks out exercising their 2nd amendment rights and enjoying themselves. Looking forward to the next "event." THANKS TO ALL THOSE WHO TOOK THE TIME TO MAKE THIS HAPPEN.

[JimA77]

[Eddie1965]

Thanks to everyone that coordinated this great event. I too left early due to the wind. First, it blew over my easy ups causing one of them to knock over my table where my brand new AR was, other than a broken bipod and a few scrapes it survived, second, it took down our tents and last but not least, as we were taking down our camp to go home, a huge gust of wind hit us, picked up our table about 5 feet in the air and carried it over more than 15 feet before it was "stopped" by my truck. So my truck now has a 2 foot dent on the fender. It was an event filled trip but well worth it.

[AlaskaGuy]

Originally Posted by JimA77

a couple of my photos. I was having too much fun to take a lot.

Nice pic, Jim! Thanks again!

[bikr4jc]

Originally Posted by bako88fan

A huge hank you to Lonewolf, Sean Casey and all of the RSOs who helped us have a rocking time. This is definitely an event that we plan to attend each year. The wind destroyed our Quick Shade and my targets but not our spirits.

It was pretty cool to meet with so many CGers who have similar interests in firearms but divergent backgrounds. Just about every ethnic background and walk of life was represented. It truly is a community reflective of society. We are all "people of the gun."

A huge thanks to all who indulged my son Joshua and allowed him to shoot everything he was interested in. He wouldn't stop talking about it on the ride back. We even had a spirited discussion about the second amendment and how it protects the rest of the Constitution.

Thanks again to all. I enjoyed meeting and talking with everyone and if we do have a 4.5, count me in!



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Your son Joshua was having a blast!! he was bouncing from camp to camp..
He just needs to learn how to open the cookie box...LOL
Good meeting you and your son, hope to see you at other CalGun events!!

[Kalisurfer]

Big thanks to all who contributed to this event. It was my first Calguns event and I had a great time. I was apprehensive about going, safety, not knowing anyone, but I met great people all day long. No issues. The 'sand storm' late in the afternoon was a bit much, however, it calmed down somewhat after night fall... The camp fire and sing along Saturday night was awesome, cheers! I look forward to next year.

[Calgunner739]

Even with the sunburns, operation desert storm conditioning on my guns, and defiant winds, it was well worth the drive. Thank you mrlonewolf for leading this event; your generosity is unparalleled. Thank you to all the range officers for their time. Thank you Andrew for leading the Mosin Madness. That was incredibly fun to shoot volleys. And a big thank you to everyone that shared their guns; being able to shoot such a wide variety of firearms with great company made this event unforgettable.

[AndrewMendez]

Man oh man what a shoot...
While I can't say it was my favorite due to the wind, it was still a good shoot. I am SOOO glad I brought my little Coleman Tent opposed to the eazy up. My secret weapon was pushing my rifle cases against the walls of the tent, it kept the form of it even thru the strong winds....for the most part.

As always, the MOSIN MADNESS is my favorite part of the shoot. It's really only the die hards left.

The food was great, the company was great.

See everyone again next year.

[FastFinger]

Originally Posted by Kalisurfer

The camp fire and sing along Saturday night was awesome, cheers! I look forward to next year.

What!?!?! I missed a round or two of "Kumbiya"?? Dang my life sucks!

[Charles007]

Moyneur, here are your 2 photos.....not great pics but ok....

[IntoForever]

Originally Posted by CindyASK

I appreciated the range discipline, but bemoaned the long delay of 'range cold' for target dismantling by the early birds. It meant we lost so much light (:45 for target changes?) that I couldn't see the gong any longer.

So I tried to be a good citizen while waiting and did some range cleaning. I had no tools, no trash bags, and fully dirted my NRA gear bag.... It seems the earlier departures didn't do such a good job of picking up. And I really haven't a need for all the 223 brass. 'Cleanup brass' photo after cleaning our guns last night. Then- finally - shooter cleanup! Hah-hah.

Guess I'll have to come next year to watch the 'show'.
My photos attached..... thanks Cal Guns.

Thanks for your patience. We had people walking out about the time we were calling for a hot range messing up the program. It got so bad that towards the end I had to fire off a shot to let people know the range was hot (nothing like seeing people walking down when you are about to fire off a round on a hot range). We need to let people know when the range goes cold, you need to get downrange and take care of business or wait for the next cease fire.

[SeanCasey]

Earlier in the day it wasn't so bad, but later in the day we lost most of the left side RSO's and the wind was drowning out the megaphone. I have a few ideas on how to correct it for next year (multiple shifts or RSO's, every RSO with a megaphone, etc). I feel overall the line breaks went better this year than last, but still room to improve!

I welcome all feedback, positive and negative. If there is something that anyone wants to say, but not on the forum, feel free to PM me!

[Shagdonk]

I remember the use of air horns last year to signal a cease fire. That seemed to work with no problems. I recommend at SSZS V the RSO's at either end of the line indicate a cease fire with one single, loud, extended blast on the air horn. Along with the horns and other participants shouting 'cease fire' we should solve the issue we had this year.

Originally Posted by SeanCasey

Earlier in the day it wasn't so bad, but later in the day we lost most of the left side RSO's and the wind was drowning out the megaphone. I have a few ideas on how to correct it for next year (multiple shifts or RSO's, every RSO with a megaphone, etc). I feel overall the line breaks went better this year than last, but still room to improve!

I welcome all feedback, positive and negative. If there is something that anyone wants to say, but not on the forum, feel free to PM me!

[retired]

I am glad that those of you that went had a good time, despite the wind. The chance to meet and put a face to a Calguns name is always a good experience. For those who had a chance to shoot for the first time, that was probably a not to be forgotten experience also.

This is the first one I have missed and I am sorry I did, but it was just too soon after my knee surgery. I know I would have been the one taken out by ambulance.

I'll be looking forward to next year's and I will once again attempt to rent some type of RV to stay for the whole shoot.

Eddie1965, remind me not to set up next to you. Bad luck would be an improvement. Hard to imagine the wind was that strong.

[dadoody]

crap. just found out about this today

[five.five-six]

Originally Posted by dadoody

crap. just found out about this today

funny, for some reason I thought it was in 2 weeks

[IntoForever]

Originally Posted by dadoody

crap. just found out about this today

Just think of it as being informed WELL in advance for next year!

[AK4me]

Originally Posted by Dr James

We found a green 9mm amo box on the left side of the range. It has "Gun Stuff" written on the handle.

PM me if it is yours!

Yea, its mine PM sent

[uxo2]

Originally Posted by dadoody

crap. just found out about this today

With a post count like you have and you missed it??

[Shagdonk]

There are a few 'I Shoot Zombies - SSZS IV' shirts left over.
Asking $15/each with free shipping! I'll be donating $5 for every shirt sold to Calguns.

Please PM me if you're interested. Thanks!

[RangerD13]

Originally Posted by KingOf6

True story!!! Here with Lone Wolf and other loved ones at this year's zombie shoot. I just witnessed the shot of te day/night! A 13 year old phenom with a 1948 Mossen just hit and exploded a flashlight (4 inch at best) from 360 yards out. No scope, no light, 30 mile/hour wind. In the dark! Beats everything I've ever seen! Thanks for a great time!

I witnessed the shot. It was an unbelievable shot. Definately the shot of the weekend in my opinion.

[SILENT GUNMAN]

Originally Posted by KingOf6

True story!!! Here with Lone Wolf and other loved ones at this year's zombie shoot. I just witnessed the shot of te day/night! A 13 year old phenom with a 1948 Mossen just hit and exploded a flashlight (4 inch at best) from 360 yards out. No scope, no light, 30 mile/hour wind. In the dark! Beats everything I've ever seen! Thanks for a great time!

I think that trumps my 500 yard pistol shot. It took me 37 rounds and a lot of guessing to get a hit. I probably couldn't do it again if I tried.

[hdhappy2013]

Here are few pics I took wish I took more but the sand and the wind was epic. first time going was great had fun thank you Mrlonewolf and every one else also the RO on the far right was very helpful. I will be attending every year hopefully. ohh and that chilli with shrooms in it was so good. And who ever cooked the tri tip perfect. Fun Times

[Low Light]

Originally Posted by hdhappy2013

And who ever cooked the tri tip perfect. Fun Times[

Who do I have to kill or bribe to get that tri-tip marinade recipe? That alone was (almost) enough to forgive Mother Nature.

Thanks Lonewolf, chknlyps for bringing the shirts down, all the RSO's, and everyone who made this possible. The camaraderie of the shooting community (and by extension, forums like this) never ceases to amaze me and, unfortunately, isn't duplicated anywhere else (that I can think of). Where else can one spend 8 hours in a 35 MPH sand and wind storm and then come home to 3 days worth of cleaning sand out of EVERYTHING and still say they had a great time!

Looking forward to next year already!

[bako88fan]

Was the tri tip you're talking about the single tri tip that was cooked towards the end of the potluck or was it the large quantity (like 10 lbs) worth?

[ThemBastards]

I wish the american people could see these pics, this is what firearms means to me and to countless others in this country. Looks like you guys had some fun.

[hdhappy2013]

Originally Posted by bako88fan

Was the tri tip you're talking about the single tri tip that was cooked towards the end of the potluck or was it the large quantity (like 10 lbs) worth?

well I had some from the tray at first but then I had some that came off the grill afterwords both great but the one straight off grill was yum yum yum

[ramrodjan55]

billsinca did the tri-tip. Yeah he does a great job at it. Drop him a line, and he'll give ya the details, possibly.

[Low Light]

Originally Posted by bako88fan

Was the tri tip you're talking about the single tri tip that was cooked towards the end of the potluck or was it the large quantity (like 10 lbs) worth?

Originally Posted by ramrodjan55

billsinca did the tri-tip. Yeah he does a great job at it. Drop him a line, and he'll give ya the details, possibly.

I was talking about the stuff on the table. The stuff on the grill looked great too, though.

[mrlonewolf]

Originally Posted by Low Light

I was talking about the stuff on the table. The stuff on the grill looked great too, though.

Billsinca cooked all day on Friday for the members attending the event on Sat. & Sun.....



Can you please go ahead and try to bribe Billsinca and obtain the recipe for all of us....

[bikr4jc]

Come on... no one has more pics, I know the wind was bad but we still had a lot of people out there...

[uxo2]

Originally Posted by bikr4jc

I know the wind was bad but we still had a lot of people out there...

there was alot of people.

But the wind blew them away

[IntoForever]

Originally Posted by bikr4jc

Come on... no one has more pics, I know the wind was bad but we still had a lot of people out there...

No way I was going to bring out my expensive camera in that wind, especially after having spent $$$ getting it cleaned after covering a forest fire.

[Billsinca]

after much consideration whether or not to give out the famous recipe for tri tip, I have come to the conclusion that is in the best interest of the Cal Guns community to share it

take a tri-tip and rub it generously with Kirkland brand Sweet mesquite seasoning found at your local costco. let it sit for 1 hr or more depending on when you will be ready to cook it.
next put it in the Char-Broil Big Easy
cook for an hr to hr and half until the internal temp is 135-140. dont overcook it.

Let rest for 15 mins, and cut to desired size helpings

that is really all that is too it, the big easy has one temp and is either on or off, its that easy.
with the racks for it you can cook 3 at a time and as long as you dont overcook them, they will turn out perfect everytime.

Now lets go shopping!

http://www.charbroil.com/smokers-fry...-big-easy.html

http://www.amazon.com/Char-Broil-Oil.../dp/B000W74HI2

http://live.charbroil.com/articles/c...g-easy-recipes

[Low Light]

Originally Posted by mrlonewolf

Can you please go ahead and try to bribe Billsinca and obtain the recipe for all of us....

Originally Posted by Billsinca

after much consideration whether or not to give out the famous recipe for tri tip, I have come to the conclusion that is in the best interest of the Cal Guns community to share it

You are a scholar, a gentleman and a heck of a tri-tip chef, Bill; I don't care what lonewolf says about you

Thanks!

[Billsinca]

the funny thing is I dont care what he says about me either

[mrlonewolf]

Originally Posted by Low Light

You are a scholar, a gentleman and a heck of a tri-tip chef, Bill; I don't care what lonewolf says about you

Thanks!

Originally Posted by Billsinca

the funny thing is I dont care what he says about me either

[Charles007]

Any plans for a 0.5 "mini" follow-up shoot?

[bako88fan]

I'm down for a 4.5. I'm not bringing a canopy this time. That became an expensive target.

[Charles007]

I'm definitely interested in 4.5...who else? I also have a projector, speakers, 12 foot screen and movies....

Need some help to organize this.....