Increase Interest / Membership

[pennys dad]

I know I have been interested in these shoots for a long time. if i can review a quick refernce sheet that tells me what is needed for registtration, equipment needed, basic line info and target change info. expectations on rifles, since i would be coming on base what is expected there, driving directions. Things like that. being teamed with an experienced buddy would be great for first and 2nd match gitters. pratice days would also be good.

[jaysponger]

Well, gents and ladies. I am sorry to tell you guys my bad experience. That few years ago was actually about 7 years ago. To tell you the truth I always want to try out and shoot the CMP Garand matches, thats one of the reason why I bought my Garand in the first place. However, due to deployments and military obligation I never had the chance to get serious again.

I am about to go back and get stationed in Pendleton here shortly and I will give it a try. Hopefully the Garand match will be exciting like what you guys mention all the time.

After all it's been a long time since i've qualified in the rifle KD range.

[anglicomarine]

Well, gents and ladies. I am sorry to tell you guys my bad experience. That few years ago was actually about 7 years ago. To tell you the truth I always want to try out and shoot the CMP Garand matches, thats one of the reason why I bought my Garand in the first place. However, due to deployments and military obligation I never had the chance to get serious again.

I am about to go back and get stationed in Pendleton here shortly and I will give it a try. Hopefully the Garand match will be exciting like what you guys mention all the time.

After all it's been a long time since i've qualified in the rifle KD range.

It sounds as if this is more an "Op tempo"/Marine Corps thing rather than a club thing. Come out and shoot...

[Call_me_Tom]

First post on this forum...


I've been stationed off and on Camp Pendleton for more then 10 years and have never heard of this club. I was even a Range Inspector back in '00 before civilians took that mission over and I still never remember hearing about this club. Is the range ran by a "Land Lord"?


From reading the previous posts it sounds as though anyone new to shooting matches would be intimidated, which is completely understandable. I have civilian buddies who have some very nice weapons and only shoot them on desert trips. I'm sure that they would also be intimidated by all of the protocols involved with running a Known Course of Fire. I only have an understanding of the range regulations because of my many years of actually shooting a course of fire similar to what your club shoots (yearly rifle and pistol qualifications). Even then, we put all shooters, fresh or seasoned through a "Grass Week" where we review all of the regulations, safety procedures, and shooting techniques to be successful on the range.


It wouldn't be that difficult to hold an informal "Grass Week/Day" for all shooters prior to the event to conduct instruction on the previously mentioned range criteria. All one would need is an open area and a couple of barrels with tiny little targets painted on them for folks to "Snap In" on. A flip chart to cover the rules and regulations of the range, another guy yelling out commands so people could practice hearing the commands and responding, and a few senior shooters to coach the new shooters.

[FloridaEllie]

I would love to learn more about your gun clinics. I'm personally learning to shoot and hope to buy a gun soon. That was my new years resolution. I used to date a guy in law enforcement. It was a turn on to feel so safe. Especially when I knew he was carrying while we were out on dates. I don't like huge macho men - more the normal sized guy, and I don't like guys who are all into getting ripped or spending all their time with martial arts. But I did feel sexy to be so safe with him.

After we broke up, I started to think that maybe the feelings of safety didn't have to come only from having a guy there to protect me. I'm hoping if I learn about guns and maybe own one myself, I can get a little of that feeling on my own.

[JHermsen]

Hi Ellie,

Our Club conducts High Power Clinics and practices fairly regularly.

A great way to prep yourself to get the most from our programs would be to first purchase or acquire a firearm. Second, attend some of the many "low key" matches available at Escondido Fish and Game Assn. for instance, or any of the NMC or CMP matches at local Ranges. After a couple of them you will be familiar enough to attend at Camp Pendleton without being lost in the shuffle, so to speak. We can then prepare you to fire at any level of competition you care to enter.

You are also welcome to show up and observe any of our functions, you will gain a sense of what is needed to "play" without being intimidated.

Good luck in your endeavor,

John Hermsen, President
SMGC

[usmcvet]

I'm interested in joining the club for practice, mid range and long range match competition with an AR-10 A4 NM riffle on an OLL. I'm a second award expert with the M16A2 (1/2luck 1/2skill). I'm at the end of my IRR time for the Marine Corps as of today, and was wondering if I might still qualify for a regular membership if I register now. I would have joined sooner, but I didn't know you guys existed. I will be at the practice tomorrow as an observer. If anyone would like to meet with me there to discus membership, let me know. Thanks.

[JHermsen]

Did you come out and get the info you needed?

You most definitely can join up. We will be at Range 116 next weekend for Matches, come out then and get started.

John

[davidrpm]

I attended the Feb. 28 XTC match as a non-firing observer yesterday and had a great time. Most everyone was pretty friendly. Personalities differ between people of course but I felt welcomed. One Jarhead in particular was especially helpful, and I got to talk to many of the other shooters and had every one of my questions answered. I was in the Marine Corps years ago so I had a basic familiarity with the XTC course of fire. There are a lot of important details to master of course.

I will say that I can see how someone with no competition experience could be intimidated. I'd recommend less experienced shooters to go watch first... and ask ALOT of questions..... just be mindful of those getting ready to fire, ie don't get in the way.

David M.

[davidrpm]

I attended the Feb. 28 XTC match as a non-firing observer yesterday and had a great time. Most everyone was pretty friendly. Personalities differ between people of course but I felt welcomed. One Jarhead in particular was especially helpful, and I got to talk to many of the other shooters and had every one of my questions answered. I was in the Marine Corps years ago so I had a basic familiarity with the XTC course of fire. There are a lot of important details to master of course.

I will say that I can see how someone with no competition experience could be intimidated. I'd recommend less experienced shooters to go watch first... and ask ALOT of questions..... just be mindful of those getting ready to fire, ie don't get in the way.

David M.

[ar15barrels]

When and where is the next firing event?

http://www.santamargaritagunclub.org/

When: http://www.smgunclub.org/?page_id=181 March 27th
Where: http://www.smgunclub.org/?page_id=238 Wilcox Range

[AEC1]

I am going to the Fleet matches this year at pendelton. I have no idea what it will be like but and reading alot and will be as ready as I can be. Hopefully after that I will be around for more. Any pointers would be great...

[CRACKERJACK]

Is their a place in San Diego for just long range practice. I've been searching and all I can find is competitions. Also can you spectate this event? Does it cost money?

[JHermsen]

No sir, there are no fees associated with spectating.

We have LR practices coming up next Month. Check the website for specifics.

http://www.santamargaritagunclub.org/

[CRACKERJACK]

Thank you.