The Straight Shooter

Issue XXXVII                 http:\www.stemmersrun.org                       September, 2004

Stemmers Run Rifle and Pistol Club, Incorporated

Charter Member of Associated Gun Clubs of Baltimore, Inc.

Member club of National Rifle Association

 

Club Officers

President               Stuart Stein

Vice President       Cheryl Moseley

Secretary               Bob Holland

Treasurer               Duke Frazier

Executive Officer     J. Green

Club Information

Web page:

 www.stemmersrun.org

Club email addresses are:

president@stemmersrun.org

vice_president@stemmersrun.org

treasurer@stemmersrun.org

secretary@stemmersrun.org

executive@stemmersrun.org

membership@stemmersrun.org

 

If you need to contact a

Club Officer, email is definitely

the best and easiest way to go if

you have the access.  The above

club addresses are forwarded

directly to the home email of each

officer and you will get a response

as quickly as possible. Any new

members gaining access to the

Internet please send us your e-mail

address. It’s the best and least

expensive way to get your monthly

newsletter.

 

July Meeting Attendees:

J.R. Broderick, Del Cockey, Dan Green, Jay Green, Bob Holland, Duke Frazier, Ann Frazier, Jim Meyer, Robin Meyer, Cheryl Moseley & Stu Stein

 

Meeting Minutes:

 The July club meeting was

 held immediately following the Club

 Picnic/Trap Shoot on  Sunday the 18th  from noon til about 4pm.

More than 25 members showed up for another great Picnic. The burgers, cold cut platters, the side dishes the members brought, the desserts were all in abundance and as usual no one walked away hungry. We also had more than a dozen shooters combine to shoot over 20 rounds. It was a great day to eat, shoot and socialize. If you missed this one, you missed a great one.  

 

Treasurer's Report

Duke Frazier  410-296-0634

Duke reports that as of July 18 the club had a positive account balance of

 $ 3,823.37.

 

Secretary's Report

Bob Holland

410-296-1596

Vacations are over, summer is nearly history and its time to get back to the club business.   If you have a change of address or have changed/added an e-mail address, please call me.

 

AGC Report

J. Green

410-435-2528

 · A letter of appreciation from the AGC was sent to Richard F. Kline, Inc. for donating the use of their bulldozer to complete the regrading on a number of AGC range surfaces. Also, this appreciation extends to our club member Steve Trent for donating over 30 hours of his time to do the work.     

 · The Lawrason R Kent Memorial Hi-Power Shoot will be held on Saturday and Sunday September 25 and 26. This

annual event will be sponsored by Monumental R&P and will feature the prone 40 round slow fire match on Saturday and a 40 round off-hand match on Sunday. Trophies will be awarded on Sunday to the winners in all five classification categories. 

 

● Legislative Report

Jim Meyer

Re: The Clinton Assault Weapons Ban Has Expired ---While its great to win a battle without firing a shot---the War is not over!!

Congress returned to session just after Labor Day and the so-called "Clinton Assault Weapons Ban" died this past Monday, the 13th. The unrelenting rhetoric coming from anti-gun lobby groups, politicians, and editorial writers the past few weeks have become increasingly shrill and inflammatory, reflecting the sheer desperation felt by the so-called main stream media.  Though they undoubtedly know the ban has had no effect on crime (they have access to the same studies that the rest of us do), the symbolism of the ban not being renewed was a stunning blow to their misguided cause, as well as egos.  And, their credibility is at stake... these are the people who have been insisting that armageddon would befall our country if the ban was not renewed.  So, expect an outrageous amount of rhetoric to worsen as this group introduces yet another version of the same crap. Although neither the House nor the Senate have shown any interest in wasting any of their precious little time before election day November 2nd , the anti-gun organizations will undoubtedly unleash an intense barrage of mistruths to deceive the public

 into supporting something they otherwise wouldn't care much about. It is OUR job to ensure your voice is heard too.  There's little time for mailing letters.  Sending an e-mail won't hurt, but the best thing you can do is to CALL both of your Senators AND your Representative anytime in the next few months to politely state your strong opposition to renewing any weapons ban. However, let's be realistic…this is the Socialist Republic of Maryland. It has  two of the biggest liberal weenies (in the same league as Kennedy and Kerry) ever to serve in the US Senate. Sarbanes and Mikulski are no doubt unshakeable in their anti-Gun views and will not change their views.  Since most politicians already know this is a loser issue these two will probably ignore anyone opinion that differs from theirs. So be it!!! If both of them get a dozen or two phone calls from ban supporters, but receives hundreds or thousands of calls from opponents of the ban this may shake their faith a bit. So, if you've got the time, give it a shot!!
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MD State Rifle & Pistol Association Report

J. Green

Members of the club are urged to investigate the Maryland R & P Association web site: www.msrpa.org

 

Disciplines

Hi Power

J Green

410-433-2528

The Fall AGC Hi-Power season kicks off with the team's first match this Sunday September 19th. The match starts at 9pm at the 200 yard range. Jay states that he has a full six-member team ready to bring home the trophies this fall. Our Hi-Power Team is also scheduled to shoot their  second match on Sunday October 10th.

If you are interested in shooting the NRA Three Position course, give Jay a buzz!  

 

Juniors

Stuart Stein

410-486-6089

 With school back in session this fall Stu is looking forward to reestablishing his contact with the Junior Naval ROTC Program at Randallstown High School. The last word was that possible AGC range training will happen sometime in October or November.

Action Pistol & Bulls-Eye

Jim Meyer

410-833-8310

· Jim will run the Fun Pistol Shoot this coming Sunday Seprtember 19th beginning at 3pm. He urges all club members interested in beginning or renewing their pleasure on the pistol range to come out this Sunday to the smell of gunsmoke and Hoppe's No.9 in the afternoon. So come on out and join us!!!

·Bull's-Eye: Summer Matches are still in session every Tuesday evening from 5pm til nightfall at Marriottsville Pistol Range for only a $3 entry fee.           

Cowboy Action Pistol

Charlie Leatherman

 410-747-9020

 

 Saturday, September 18 - The Jefferson Outlaws (PA) shoot schedule is the 3rd Saturday every month. They shoot at the Jefferson Rifle Club, Inc. in nearby Pennsylvania. It is located between York and Hanover, two miles south of Jefferson on Route #516. Turn right on Snyder Mill Rd. and the club is on the right. Breakfast and lunch will be available. For additional information contact Vermin. The Jefferson Outlaws annual shoot is called "Shootout In Leadville" and is held in May.


Saturday, September 18 - River Junction Shootist Society (PA) in Donegal, Pa. The 3rd Saturday of the month from April thru October. October is their 3 day annual match "Ambush At Indian Creek."  There is a 120 shooter limit.  For Ambush questions call Curly Bill (412) 672-6819 or Chalkdust (724) 443-7694.  For regular RJSS club questions contact Surly Sally. Check their web site for additional information and directions.
Saturday, September 18 - The Dakota Badlanders shoot at the Guthsville Rod & Gun Club in Orefield, PA. There is a good map on their web page. They shoot the 3rd Saturday of the month from March through October. For additional information see their web site or contact Dakota Jack 610-837-8020.

Sunday, September 19 - The Silver Lake Bounty Hunters are located in Silver Lake, PA. between Scranton, PA. and Binghamton, NY. They shoot at the Silver Lake Gun Cub. Their shoots are the 3rd Sunday of the month, March through October (November if the weather lets them). Registration is from 9-9:30 AM. Safety meeting at 9:45 AM. Shooting starts at 10:00 AM. For additional information, contact Buckshot Blackman at 570-663-3045.

 

Shotgun

 Robin Meyer

 410-833-8310

· Every Wednesday at the Marriottsville Trap Range for sporting clays. If you want to tune up the trusty old shotgun and sharpen your winged bird skills then Wednesday mornings at 10am the "Old Geezers" shoot. If you can't make that one then maybe the afternoon shoot is more convenient.  Call Robin for details.

 

New Business:

·50/50 Door Prize

No July drawing

 

5-Point Star: Happy Birthday  

 

 

 


     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BELATED HAPPY BIRTHDAY FOR AUGUST:

  David Baker              8/01

  Gordon Clark            8/02

  Rick Mandelson        8/13

  Billy Adams               8/23

  Brian Clevenger         8/28

  Melvin Marshall         8/30

 

 

SEPTEMBER:

  John Sheahan            9/02

  William Szymanski  9/09

  Jay Green                  9/21

  John O'Neill              9/21

  Scott Zeck                 9/21

  J.R. Broderick           9/27

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Remaining 2004 Meeting Dates:

    - October 17

- November 21

- December 19 – Christmas

     Holiday Party

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Pipkin for U.S. Senate

Picnic BBQ

Sunday, September 26th

4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

 

Kent Island Yacht Club

117 Yacht Club Drive

Chester, MD

 

For more info call:

John Josselyn

410-296-3947

AGC Legislative Secretary

 

 

Upcoming Events:

Club Fun Pistol Shoot this Sunday

Starts at 3pm

Yes, this Sunday!!!

So lets meet at the pistol range at 3pm. Blast away and socialize for a few hours, then head to Messick Hall for our monthly club meeting at 7:30 pm. 

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See everyone this Sunday!!!

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Coming Next month:

 we will present editorial opinions from our members.

If you want to contribute your thoughts on the upcoming elections….. that will undoubtedly have long-term and profound affects on gun-owners….and you want other members to know how you feel, then now is your chance. Send or /e-mail your written opinions to:Secretary@stemmersrun.org  

 

Remember, November 2nd is less than 50 days away. Your voice should be heard!

 

 

 

 

Quote of the Month:

 

"The truth is that assault weapons have never been a major source of violent crime. The only result the law had was a huge negative effect

on law abiding gun owners such as myself. The truth is that gun control does not reduce crime. If it did, New York, Washington and Los Angeles be nonviolent utopias".

    Letter from P. Bagnell

    Baltimoe Sun Editorial,

    09/14/04