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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Shooter’s World Status
There was a concrete step
forward (pun intended). As
you can see, the sewer
components were delivered. Trenching started
and actual equipment is on site digging the
foundation.
It is a very welcome sight and glad it is under
way. Yeah!
Click here to see photos.
MEMBER MEETING Recap By Terry Marksberry
Gifts For Gun Nuts
As we do each November, we give a
presentation to try and give you a few Christmas
present ideas for the favorite gun nut in your
life.
This year we broke it down into three
categories:
1. Stocking Stuffers (<$100)
2. Under the Tree ($100 - $300)
3. Gosh, You Must REALLY Love me!
(>$300)
Of course, if you are going to give little tactical
stocking stuffers, you need a Tactical Stocking.
Guess you didn’t think there
was such a thing! Wrong
Kemosabe. For a mere
$24.99, you can order one at
an appropriately named
website:
www.thisiswhyimbroke.com
Among the small items listed were:
Red Dot Sights – LED
Red Dot Sights – Holographic
ArmaLasers
Tactical Flashlights
Magazines
Carry Holsters
For under the tree we upped the ante from $100
to $300 for items a little too large to fit in the
stocking.
First, my personal favorite was the
Magic Chef Camo Coffee Maker.
Good for kitchen or duck blind
(assuming you have a plug in the
blind!)
Certain to become a family
heirloom you’ll treasure for many
years to come. Priced at $49.
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Personally, I think I’ll holdout for the K-Cup
version. Can’t miss out on my Mocca Latte just
because I’m duck hunting!
Adding to the fun we also offered several other
items:
LaserLyte Reaction Tyme Kit – excellent for improving your trigger control, sight
alignment and sight picture. $170 at
Amazon
Streamlight accessory rail LED lights, some
in combo with a laser (make it green)
Amazon $143, light only
With the grandkids perhaps visiting for Christmas, time to lock up the guns! Check
out the Gunvault MV500, $95, or the new
advanced Vaultek Pro night stand safes,
$230 to $300
For transporting firearms several lockable cases and range bags were highlighted.
Finally, we get to the “Oh my Gosh, You Must
REALLY Love Me” category. Of course, the
items in this group are the guns your sweetie has
always dreamed about!
First, a word about buying a gun. Unless it is
your spouse, it is illegal to knowingly purchase
a gun with the intent to give to another person.
That’s called a “Straw Sale.” Preferably, buy
the gun and wrap up the receipt. Your Honey
can then go to the gun store the day after
Christmas, get the background check, and
retrieve his or her new gun. It would even be
nice to pay for the background check in
advance!
The following list of fine
handguns have either been
given away at a meeting or
discussed in one of our
presentations. It would be hard to go wrong
picking any one of them. In no particular order:
Springfield Armory EMP4
Sig Sauer P320 RX with Red Dot
Ruger American Compact
Glock 26 or 43 9mm Carry Gun
Sig Sauer P938 or Kimber Micro 9
Beretta Nano
S&W M&P 340 revolver
Gunsmithing 101 By Terry Marksberry
At the last member meeting we were pleased to
have Ross Rivkin and Hillary Dube, owners of
the HNR Gun Works, talk to us about
gunsmithing.
They discussed the
skills and abilities of
qualified gunsmiths
and the circumstances
when you would use
their services. For
example, they could help with:
Refinishing – Cerakote
Slide serrations, posting, scalloping
Barrel installs, threading, turning
Trigger & action jobs
They also emphasized that there are many
things you can typically do yourself without any
assistance such as:
Installing sights – red dots, lasers, even open sights
Field stripping & cleaning
Scope installs
Picatinny rail installations, assuming the gun is already tapped for the screws
With carry guns in particular, the ones that must
work right the first time, every time, a gunsmith
can offer reliability packages that can include
any or all of the following services:
Tuning ejector & extractor
Polishing the feed ramp & chamber throat
Polishing breech face internal slide
Changing or upgrading springs
Finally, HNR offers professional cleaning
services. A professional cleaning can include
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ultra-sonic tank cleaning and the takedown of
the firearm to individual components. Each
component is inspected for worn or broken
parts.
HNR Gun Works is located at:
3238 S Florida Ave
Inverness, FL 34450
Their phone number is 352-503-6285
Website: https://www.hnrgunworks.com/
Several members have utilized HNR’s services
and report that they received prompt, quality
service at a competitive price discounted for
VSS members.
CWFL Seminar By Terry Marksberry
At the November seminar we tried a slightly
different approach. Usually the presentation is
on a specific topic that is covered in some detail.
Last month we tackled the whole topic of
concealed carry from a big
picture perspective. The
discussion covered the Florida
Concealed Weapons &
Firearm License, everyday
carry options, holsters, laws of
self-defense, and last but
importantly, insurance options.
First, when packin’, there are a few no-go zones
to be constantly aware of. You cannot take a
gun into:
Police stations, jails, or courthouses
Polling places on election day
Any governmental or legislative meeting
Athletic events
School or college campuses
Bars – (Restaurants OK, just not the bar
area. The Villages Town Squares are
considered bars!)
Any federal property including the parking lot.
Surprisingly, there is no Florida law that
explicitly bars you from drinking while carrying
a firearm. However, should you display or fire
a gun while under the influence it is a
misdemeanor and could be a felony. (Guess
that would be an FUI – Firing Under the
Influence)
Next, we covered the somewhat complex
reciprocity agreements with other states. Since
it changes frequently, always go to the official
list on the Florida website for the most current
information.
To view the latest list go HERE.
Note that there are 26 states that recognize
Florida’s CWFL but for firearms only, not the
weapons portion.
While Florida and several other states will issue
licenses to non-residents of the state, 6 states
will not recognize FL non-resident CWFLs and
Florida will not recognize 13 states for the same
reason.
Finally, there are 13 states & D.C. that do not
recognize Florida CWFLs nor, for the most part,
any other states either. You can guess the usual
suspects.
Next, we covered numerous ways you can
enhance your shooting skills both with at-home
and informal training as well as formal
classroom options. More details are provided
on our website.
If you regularly carry a
firearm, 60-80% of the
likely encounters you
may have will be non-
lethal in nature which
cannot be legally met
with deadly force.
Therefore, without a
non-lethal means of
self-defense available,
you might be between a
rock and a hard place!
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Numerous means of non-lethal self-defense
were discussed with the merits and practicality
of each considered.
We covered the various carry gun options, the
recommended self-defense ammo to use and
wrapped up with:
Buying & Selling Guns
Travelling with firearms
How to select the right holster
Laws of Self-defense
Carry insurance
A very busy hour and a half but very
informative. While it seemed like drinking
water out of a fire hose at times, the attendees
stayed very engaged throughout and asked lots
of insightful questions.
The presentation has been posted on the
website.
INSTRUCTOR’S CORNER
By Stephen Mosel
YOUR SHINY NEW TOY
One of the most often asked questions
instructors receive is, “What’s the first gun I
should buy?” I realize that puts this article right
in the “Guns 101” category for a lot of you, but
it’s always a good idea to re-visit the basics to
be sure you’re making the right decision for
your next firearm purchase. I have to start by
saying that I very seldom recommend any
specific model to a shooter whom I don’t know
particularly
well. It’s such
a personal
decision that
it’s almost
impossible
for me not to
get into trouble by pointing out one of my
favorite selections. What, with recalls or the
myriad of possible reasons a shooter might not
come to enjoy - or be able to handle - a
particular firearm, it’s best to guide the buyer
toward the attributes of a firearm that suits
them, rather than point directly to a given gun as
being the perfect choice.
The one most important consideration when
buying any firearm is, what is it intended to be
used for? There may be a few pistols that are
good for several uses, but guns are tools
designed to shine for particular functions. So
often we hear a news reporter declare that the
homeowner in his or her story was found with
an “arsenal” in their closet. In the reporter’s
mind, that often means anything more than three
guns! In reality, guns are like a bag of golf
clubs: you probably wouldn’t want to use a
driver for a 50 yard shot. You could make it
work, but learning how to properly use your
pitching wedge will prove to be a great
improvement in the long run. Is your gun
primarily going to be used for paper target
shooting? – Defense of your home? – Concealed
carry? – Hunting? – Competition? – Collecting?
Some combination of those things? And most of
those categories can be broken down into
numerous sub-sets as well. For the purpose of
this article, we’re only discussing hand guns.
Don’t get me started on shotguns and rifles. You
can see why many VSS Club members consider
ten or more guns a small collection for an avid
shooter.
Once you’ve established the intended purpose,
make sure the gun fits. Many handguns these
days come with multiple size choices for
backstraps on the grips. This gives you the
option of making certain the trigger comes as
close as possible to sitting in the middle of the
finger pad - between the top of the nail and the
first knuckle - of your trigger finger. In addition:
Is the caliber of your chosen gun recommended by knowledgeable shooters
for its intended purpose?
Can you handle the recoil and get back on target quickly?
Do you understand and are you comfortable
with all the features of the gun?
Can you afford your new toy?
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Are holsters and other accessories readily available for this model?
Do you have the strength and technique to
rack the slide or pull the trigger or cock the
hammer?
Have you had the opportunity to rent or borrow something similar and put it through
its paces?
Are you willing to practice/train with the firearm, or will it just sit in a drawer?
Have you checked reviews of the firearm in magazines or on line or spoken with other
owners?
Does it feel good in your hand and point
naturally for you?
Does the weight of the firearm feel right for its intended purpose?
With the gun’s factory sights, is it easy for you to pick up the target and focus on the
front sights?
If it’s meant for carry, can you comfortably
conceal the firearm?
There are firearms that multi-task fairly well.
Something like a
mid-sized, 9mm,
striker-fired, semi-
auto like a Glock 19
falls into this
category. They’re a
bit on the large size
for carry, but you certainly can. They’re a pretty
good choice for a house gun as the caliber can
be handled by most family members and lights
and lasers can be attached if so desired. They
can be used for target practice, but don’t come
close to the advantages of a dedicated 22 LR
firearm like a Ruger Mark 4 or a Smith &
Wesson Victory. Besides, the 22 caliber
ammunition is much cheaper on those guns and
they’re far better for new shooters.
The correct choice of your first – or next –
firearm can be very important, even life-saving
in some circumstances. I hope this article will help get you thinking in the right direction.
Remember, we provide certified instructors at
all Club shoots and you’ll find them roaming
about at Club meetings as well. Feel free to
bend their ears and take advantage of their
experience. Happy hunting and I wish you the
best of luck in finding the perfect, shiny new
toy.
What Else Is Going On
Ladies Pistol Project by the NRA
In the September issue we reviewed the NRA
Ladies Pistol Project
(LPP) which turned out
to be Part I. That issue
reviewed overall
preferences women had
for guns. This month
review is Part II or what
women want for a concealed carry gun.
LPP I
35 women reviewed and tested 18 handguns
Overall top 5 were
1. Sig Sauer P238 (.380)
2. Walther CCP
3. Sig Sauer P320 compact
4. H&K VP9
5. Springfield EMP4
Note: Glock 19 was not offered for testing
Other conclusions:
Women preferred pistols to revolvers
Preference for striker-fired pistols
Barrel length of between 3.25 to 4.2” and
weighing 20 to 30 oz.
LPPII (Ladies Pistol Project II)
This time they were asked to review and test
concealed carry pistols (no revolvers).
Number of pistols was increased to 24
The number of women rose to 55
So what did the test reveal?
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Note: all are 9mm except those with an asterisk.
Cumulative (all hand sizes):
1. Glock 19
2. SIG Sauer P238*
3. H&K VP9SK
4. Walther PPS M2
5. Glock 43
Small hands:
1. SIG Sauer P238
2. Glock 19
3. Glock 43
4. Bersa BP9cc
5. Ruger LCP II*
Medium Hands:
1. Glock 19
2. Glock 43
3. Walther PPS M2
4. H&K VP9SK
5. SIG Sauer P238
Large Hands
1. Glock 19
2. SIG Sauer P238
3. SIG Sauer P938
4. H&K VP9SK
5. Springfield XD-S 4”
The Glock 19 had the highest averages of the 24
pistols.
Overall, the women had equal preference for
placement of features on the Sig P238,
Glock 19 and Sig 938.
Ease of use favorite was the Glock 19
Comfort and feel, S&W M&P Shield
(Performance Center model) and Walther
PK380
Bottom line, the pistol most said they would
buy and carry is the Glock 19.
Women preferred:
o 9 mm over .380
o Barrel length >/= 3.25”
o Gun weight of >= 20 oz
o Striker-fired
o Trigger pull between 6 and 7 lb.
o Cost > $500 (price was not revealed
prior to testing)
Both tests seemed to show a preference for a
larger handgun in weight and barrel length.
Go to the website
(https://www.americanrifleman.org/articles/201
7/9/8/results-american-rifleman-ladies-pistol-
project-ii-concealed-carry-pistols/) for more
information including determining hand size
and what each task each woman had to
complete. Graphs are also available.
Editor note: one item not mentioned or perhaps
not evaluated is how these women would carry.
That is on or off body which could make a
difference in preferences. Also note that the
Glock 19 and Sig P238 are the only guns
showing up in all categories.
Rhode Island legislation
The RI House voted to pass H.5510aS.405 that
forcibly removes firearms from people on
domestic restraining orders. Anyone named
would have to surrender his/her firearm and not
get them back while the order is in effect.
Further, a 6-year gun ban for anyone convicted
of certain misdemeanors, e.g. simple assault,
cyber-stalking, disorderly conduct when it
involves force or threatened use of a weapon.
Current status is in House/Senate reconciliation
where upon subsequent voting it would go to the
Governor for signature.
Why Carry In Church? By Ron George
We all decided to carry concealed because we
want to be prepared to stop a lethal threat. We
know from personal experience, facts, statistics
and the evening news bad things happen almost
everywhere you go… including churches.
It’s a sad state, in America, when we have to
consider arming ourselves in a place of worship,
but the facts remain,
and despite what we
wish was true, a
church is a target of
evil doers. Some
may argue there’s no
need to carry or have a gun in God’s house.
Common arguments are, “God will take care of
his own,” or “Don’t you have any faith,” or
“Nothing bad is going to happen here,” and
“God would never approve of that.” We forget
that even Jesus’ disciples carried swords from
time to time. It’s not a lack of my faith in a
Higher power; it’s a lack of faith in mankind. To
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prevent, overcome and combat sin is one of the
reasons we visit church in the first place. So we
already acknowledge evil exists and has to be
addressed.
If you look at active shooter situations, the one
thing they all have in common is a gathering of
unarmed people in a confined area. A church is
no different than a shopping mall, theater or
school. In fact, just outside of the main
Sanctuary, of most churches, Sunday school is
taking place - undefended children usually
supervised by well-meaning people who believe
everything is ok.
Please understand I’m not trying to demean my
fellow believers, but tactics, security and
personal safety is not usually high on the list of
parishioners in America. Churches in more
volatile countries have no problem posting men
with AK-47s to ensure worshipers are
uninterrupted as they commune with God.
Think about your local place of worship. Is
there a security person on site? Does your
church have an active shooter plan? Have they
shared that plan with the congregation? While
the adults are in the congregation, who is
patrolling the perimeter of the church or
watching the doors? Who’s watching over the
kids in Sunday school? Are staff and volunteers
trained in CPR/First-Aid? Like David who
watched over his sheep, you are the shepherd of
the flock? Just like the mall and the theater, you
are the first responder.
If you carry concealed in church… you are the
Shepherd. Consider what God says about our
‘brothers.’ 1 John 4:21 tells us, “Whomever
loves God, must also love his brother.”
Remember in Genesis when God asked Cain
where Abel was? Cain replied, “Am I my
brother’s keeper?” God asked Cain because he
had an expectation that Cain was supposed to be
watching out for and ‘keeping’ his brother in
good welfare.
In the 23rd Psalm, God talks about being a
shepherd and in verse 4 we are comforted by the
rod and staff, the tools the shepherd used to
guide, discipline, and defend the sheep. In
Jeremiah 31:10 we are advised to gather those
who are scattered and watch over the flock like
a shepherd. I also like Luke 12:37 – It will be
good for those servants whose master finds
them watchful…” As a servant of God, we’ll
have to give an account and we are to remain
watchful over our brothers. John 15:13, one of
the most popular verses for warriors tells us –
“Greater love has no one than this that he lay
down his life for his brothers.” I’m not one to
pass judgment on someone who has the right to
carry a firearm and chooses not to. It’s a
personal choice and it’s a choice that requires a
lot of thought and soul searching. It’ll require
additional thought and soul searching when
carrying your firearm into a house of worship.
Should you decide to carry, please take the extra
time to make sure it’s deeply concealed and you
have trained to shoot
under these
circumstances. I
would never
advertise you are
carrying or risk
printing a gun. Ultimately, it’s your decision;
I’ve made mine, pray about yours. Consider
King David, and other warriors in the Bible. I
bet they had swords and spears.
I want to close by emphasizing… If a “shooter”
decides to target your church and you stand and
defend your flock like a shepherd defends h is
sheep, are you going to be heralded or scorned?
You could save a hundred sheep from the lion,
but that may not change the opinions of the
sheep. Like every defensive shooting, there’s an
aftermath and it’s not all pleasant. So consider
this, as well, when you are deciding to carry or
not in church.
Being a shepherd is a big responsibility, be
ready.
Ron George is a Church Security Consultant.
He may be reached at [email protected],
352-459-1003.
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November 2017 Donor
Appreciation Award
The giveaway gun
was a Sig Sauer P320
Rx Compact 9mm
with Romeo 1 Red
Dot optic.
Savannah Meeting Eisenhower Meeting
Tom Miller Henry Becker
Congratulations to Tom and Henry!
Winchester / NRA Achievements
Attained Expert: Colleen Rutherford, Gary
Seyler, Nadine Swift
Attained Distinguished
Expert: Jon Popp, Nadine
Swift
Attained Defensive Pistol I,
Distinguished Expert: Tom Wildes
You can always see the current standings on the
web site by clicking the header and follow
Events Winchester QP | WMP standings.
A well earned Congratulations to All!!
Ocala Sportsman’s Association
Handgun & Rifle (Outdoor Range) There was no OSA shooting event in November
due to Thanksgiving.
Upcoming Club Activities
Excursions
Reload on 21 Dec. This is a favorite and as of
this writing only a few seats are left. If full, be
sure to put your name on the waiting list in case
of cancellations. The Simulator alone is worth
the trip cost, but frankly is another chance to
shoot your own gun.
NOTE: Club Membership and Reservations
are required for all Shooting Events
“The Constitution shall never be
construed to prevent the people of the
United States who are peaceable
citizens from keeping their own arms.”
– Samuel Adams
Shooting Events
All shoots are scheduled by registering on the
Club web site via Eventbrite. Consult the web
site for availability and current dates and
times.
Emeralda Outdoor Range events:
OPEN shoots are on the 1st & 4
th Tuesday, and
3rd
Friday of the month.
Beginners shoot the 1st Friday, 8:30am. Limited
to 8 shooters for more time with an instructor.
Bullseye Shooting League shoots at and will be
the Emeralda Outdoor Range for both Rimfire
and Centerfire. If anyone is interested in
participating please contact Floyd Dunstan,
email [email protected], for the details.
All Emeralda events: See the website for current
times and directions. Cost $10 cash; PLEASE
try to have the exact amount since making
change can be difficult.
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OSA is the 4th
Thursday of the
month, December 28th at the
Outdoor Sportsman Assoc.
Ocala range held at 8:45 and 11 am. Each
session has a handgun and separate rifle range.
Shooters World indoor range:
An OPEN shoot occurs on the 2nd
Tuesday of
the month, 7:30 am – 12:30 pm. $30 paid at
registration. Schedule is subject to change or
cancellation if there are an insufficient number
of attendees.
Winchester is currently once a month at
Shooter’s World in Tampa, generally the 2nd
Wednesday of the month.
““Peace” is the brief, glorious moment in
history when everyone stands around,
and smart people are reloading” - Author
Unknown
Next Seminar Meeting
The next Seminar is Dec. 20th
which will be on
Selecting the Right Handgun, 2 - 3:30 pm at
Sea Breeze.
Education Classes
Basic Pistol Safety: Wed., Dec. 6th
Personal Protection I – In the Home: Wed.
Dec. 12th
Register on line at the Club web site. Go to the
Education tab | VSS Classes.
Next Member Meetings
The December meeting topic is America’s
Relationship with Guns (PEW Research).
The next Member Meetings will be:
Eisenhower Rec Center: Note special day
Friday, Dec. 22nd
, at 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm. Doors
open at 5:30pm.
Savannah Rec Center:
Wednesday, Dec. 27th
, 6:45pm – 8:15 pm.
Doors open at 6:00 pm.
December meeting Donor Appreciation
Award at each meeting will be:
Kimber Micro 9
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