One of the group members floated this idea, I ran it by some of the other members and it seems like a good plan – we are looking at putting together some group range days to use as open clinics.
The idea is to bring M4C members and friends together for a day of non-structured range time, a chance to have see what others are doing and what they do it with, a chance to share some knowledge and learn, check out different set ups and spend the day at the range or in a class with friends - this can be spent shooting, in an armorer’s course or just swapping out gear and guns for a few hours.
With some of the folks we have in the group here, we should be able to get some real knowledge and experience mixed in with all levels of shooters… It sounds like a good plan.
The idea is to set up a day maybe over six weeks or so… spread them around the state a little to make sure that most folks have at least a decent chance of making it to some of the range clinics… just some ideas of places are: Phoenix, Tucson, Casa Grande, Payson, Flagstaff, Kingman and Yuma – but these are just ideas for now.
The big thing is that people attend… there is no plan to charge for these event beyond what may be needed to get a place to shoot – new shooters, old hands, novice and pro are encouraged to participate, share and learn.
I am in and out of town from now until my anticipated deployment. I would still like to get together meet some guys and maybe do an impromptu armorers course.
IG - Were you thinking of something along the lines that we discussed in that old thread/PM? If so please post dates & times that you’re thinking about and I’ll do my best to attend.
I’d like to see these become common in 2010… I have talked to IG a little about a armorer’s class, as well as a couple of other things. A place to hold the course in Tucson in not a problem…
KL, what facility did you have in mind in Tucson? I go to the Southeast Regional Park shooting range to shoot on my own time and the Three Points range to qualify for work.
This is from a PM I sent IG back in August. Any thoughts or suggestions that might help make this happen or improve on what I’ve come up with?
First off, welcome back home! I’m not sure where you’re at in AZ but I’m up in Vegas so we’re not too far away from one another. I have no idea what you do in your time here stateside but if you ever wanted to make some extra cash have you ever thought about doing an AR-15 armorer’s/maintenance and upkeep course?
I don’t mean down to the gnat’s ass taking apart a BUIS and getting too crazy but a general course would be probably well received with us in the SW and would provide you an opportunity to make some extra $ on a weekend.
I stole the stuff from Blackwater’s site but it would be along the same lines… how to diagnose and repair malfunctions, perform function inspections, check headspace, etc.
•Clearance procedures, load & unloading procedures
•Field stripping the rifle
•Function check
•Gas operating system
•Cycle of operation
•Difference between semi-automatic and automatic parts
•Legal barrel length with or without a permanent flash suppressor
•Disassemble and assemble lower receiver group to include stock
•Disassemble and assemble bolt carrier group
•Disassemble and assemble upper receiver group
•Bullet trajectory and battle sight zero
•Headspacing
•Barrel replacement
•Cleaning, maintenance, and lubrication
Let me know what you think and if you’re up for it I’d be more than willing to help you set things up and I’d definitely want to participate as I’m sure there’s lots I could learn.
I am interested in clinics as well and have sent PMs to Mr. Davis and IG to offer any help that I can. I look forward to seeing what can be put together. Stay safe.
I would definately be interested in going on a weekend date. I am up in Surprise and if anything gets up this way I would be very interested in attending.
Did this ever take off? I would really like to do this with a group. If we meet, I have three Iron Targets and two Poppers. If you are interested in shooting, even if it just means running out to the desert, Im in.
I will probably go to Rio Salado tomorrow, even though I would prefer to shoot in the desert, but its a lot of work to go solo.
Send me a PM if you are interested. I live in Tempe, and usually head out past Apache Junction/Gold Canyon for desert shoots.
Irish, if you ever come to the Valley, let me know and I’ll take you out to shoot.