"A well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state,

the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed."

The Crack Shot

Newsletter of the Four Corners Rifle and Pistol Club, Inc

Issue 6 of 6

4CRP

October and November 2016 4cornersrifleandpistol.com

Anita Mayhew – Editor – mayhewanita@gmail.com

970-903-5120

President: Kelly Ellis 739-8886 Vice President: Hal Shepherd 970-749-3054

Secretary: Luann Meyer 739-6874 Treasurer: Mike Upchurch 801-787-4521

Club Directors: Marty Robbins 565-4429 Range Officers:

Earl Moore 564-9155 Indoor Range: Joe Butterfield 678-773-0744

Anita Mayhew 903-5120 Outdoor Range: Dale Donohue 970-882-0104

Jr. Shooting Dir: Norm Bowie 739-1486

President’s Message

Greetings all Several other events are coming up including the annual Hunter Sight in, Pistol League and Junior Shooters. The

Junior Shooter Program, we are reminded, is the event that got the Club started. Volunteers for the Hunter sight in are always needed, contact Earl Moore for details.

Earl Moore has also made a substantial donation in the form of a BSA Martini target rifle with a 16x Unertl scope, with

proceeds of its sale to go to Junior Shooter Program equipment purchase. As of this morning we have received a substantial offer to be considered by the Executive Committee. It is listed on Gunboker.com and Benchrest central

classifieds as well as on the Club website, or can be viewed by contacting me. I encourage anyone interested to participate in the fall and spring Pistol league, contact Roger Lawrence or Hal

Shepard for details. Anyone with school age children interested in the Junior Shooter Program contact Norm Bowie. Credit is also due

Norm, as he maintains the new solar light installed on the flag pole at the Outdoor Range.

Another event that is gaining momentum, an offshoot of the NRA Women on Target program (headed up and very professionally run by Anita Mayhew) is the new program Women Shooting Together, being run by Carol Heifner. Contact

me for details. On closing I will again ask everyone to be vocal and positive in supporting the 2nd Amendment and the NRA and

emphasize and teach proper Etiquette and Respect to our Flag and our National Anthem to our younger generations who

may not be getting this in school.

Thanks Everyone Kelly Ellis, 4CRP President

Monthly Club Meetings Next Club Meetings Meetings are held on the last Tuesday of each month at the Indoor Pistol Range on Lebanon Road.

September 27, 2016 at 6:30 pm October 25, 2016 at 6:30 pm

November 29, 2016 at 6:30 pm

Important Announcements

ACTION ITEMS: (These items are important to Club Members or require votes)

● Club Member, Earl Moore Makes Donation for JR Shooters !

Long time Club Member, Earl Moore has donated a BSA Martini with Unertl Scope (scope worth $800 alone). This firearm is to be sold with the proceeds going to permanent shooting equipment needed by the Junior Shooters

Program. The gun is listed at $1,400.00. Contact Kelly at 970-739-8886 Thanks so much, Earl !!

Shown below, Earl Moore, Club President Kelly Ellis, Junior Shooters Director Norm Bowie

● RSO TRAINING – for NRA Certification as an RSO (Range Safety Officer). Training date is October 8th, 8-5. Cortez Indoor Range Cost $125.00 MUST pre-register thru Carol Heifner heifner@frii.com The Club

always needs Certified RSO’s to help with clinics and events we hold, so we appreciate all of the interest in this training !!

● FALL PISTOL LEAGUE READY TO START

Attention all you pistol shooters, plans for the Four Corners Rifle & Pistol Club’s Fall Bullseye Pistol League have been announced. The basic league format will be essentially the same as last year. We will be shooting to

establish your group placement on Wednesday, November 16th from 3:00 to 7:00 PM at the Indoor Range. Shooters may also use last years ending league score, shooter’s choice. League shooting will begin on November

23th and continue for 8 weeks until January 11th..

Shooters will be divided into Red Dot and Iron Sight categories and we also will have an Off The Chart category

for new shooters. Each night everyone will shoot 30 rounds of center fire and 30 rounds of .22 rim fire on 3 targets in each category at a distance of 50 feet. Eye & ear protection is required for all shooters. Weekly practice

will be on Saturdays from 9:00 to 11:00AM . Shooter fees will be $20.00 for club members and $30.00 for

nonmembers payable at qualifying or first league night. There will also be a $2.00 fee for targets at the practice sessions. The range will be open for practice on Wednesday November 2, Saturday November 5, Wednesday

November 9 and Saturday November 12 prior to qualifying night.

The League is really a lot of fun. If you want to improve you pistol shooting skills and compete against other shooters of a similar skill level, sign up at Shooter’s World or call Roger Lawrence at 882-2636. See you

there!

EXTRA PRACTICE TIMES -- Hal Shepherd (Indoor Range Manager) is offering us 3 pre-league practice sessions. 10-11:30am on Sept. 24, Oct 1 and Oct 15th.

● WOMEN ON TARGET (WOT) “GRADUATES” KEEP ON SHOOTING THROUGH NEWLY FORMED WOMEN

SHOOTING TOGETHER (WST). Club member, Carol Heifner has organized a group of WOT “grads” that meet

once a month to work on the Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program (MQP) to improve target shooting skills. There is also an emphasis on fun and friendship. The last Outdoor range Shoot is 10/1 9-11 . After

that the group will meet at the Indoor range at a time to be announced. The Shoots are overseen by Range Safety Officers with a desired ratio of two women shooters per RSO. WST is quite excited about the new RSOs

that will be available after 10/8, when a large number of club members will become RSOs. Without them, they couldn’t do this. Many Thanks to all the RSOs who have helped in the past and future. Currently, the club

membership is at capacity and only 3 months old! Carol continues to seek advice and guidance from NRA and has

also approached several shooting related companies for donations. She is also working on a Grant for the MQP. Tandemkross helped donate items for September’s Shoot. See the web page we are just setting up, for further

information or contact Carol at heifner@frii.com

● ANNUAL BBQ was held August 30th at the Outdoor Range with a great turn-out. Thanks to Marti Robbins, Kelly

Ellis, and LuAnn Meyer for doing all of the organizing and cooking, and to all of those who helped with food and set-up !

Flag Raising ceremony was amazing, as a flag was donated by Carol Shrewsbury in honor of her father, Veteran John P. Jones. Under the guidance of the Montezuma County Color Guard, the new flag was raised and will be

flown above the Outdoor Range.

● GUN SHOW – Dates have been set for 2017 Cortez Gun Show …… APRIL 21, 22, 23.

Contact Gayel Alexander to reserve booths or get further information. 970-529-3747

NEW WEB PAGE – Our New Web Page is up and running ! 4cornersrifleandpistol.com

As previously announced, for members who have provided their email address, you will receive an email notifying

you when a new Crack Shot is published (every 2 months) on the New Web Page. (Remember that the Web

Page will have numerous updates and additions “live” between these publications.)

PLEASE CONTACT US WITH YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS so that we can keep you updated about the Crack Shot and other club activities. 970-903-5120 or mayhewanita@gmail.com.

LATEST NEWS ITEMS ADDED – a section has been added for the latest general club news. The most

recent item will be flashed across the home page, and all items in this category can be found under

the same section as the Newsletters.

CURRENT CALENDAR OF CLUB EVENTS is available thru the EVENTS / CALENDAR tabs

The calendars which are part of the Newsletters CANNOT BE UPDATED !!!

A new Event section has been added …. WOMEN SHOOTING TOGETHER. Within a couple of weeks it will provide complete information, pictures and practice dates for this newest Club event.

**** We are always in need of anyone who is interested in helping out with Our Club – please

contact Kelly Ellis 970-739-8886 for more information ****

Outdoor Range Notes

Hunter Site-In – Scheduled just before each rifle season. Sight in your firearms before heading out into the

field. Assistance available if requested. $7/firearm Shooters must provide firearms, ammunition, eye and ear

protection. Dates: October 13, 14, 20, 21 November 3, 4, 15 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED ! Contact Earl 970-564-9155

DOGS – Dogs should be on leash or in your vehicle any time others are present at the Outdoor Range !!

Long Range Shooters – Contact Mike Upchurch marinevet66@hotmail.com if you are interested and for more

information on dates and times.

3-Gun Shoot (Second Saturday every month) … - Tim needs an Assistant Match Coordinator. Please contact

him if you are interested in helping out, hunter@frontier.net

Do NOT shoot targets/target stands with SHOTGUNS … only hanging targets in the tactical range area open to public use !!!! Do NOT destroy our rifle/pistol target stands with your shotguns !!

Do not shoot 50 BMG or armor piercing rounds at gongs or metal targets. Do not shoot incendiary or tracer rounds. These rounds destroy metal targets and can cause fires. Your Club membership

depends upon your cooperation.

Ricochet Danger - NO shooting at ground targets on the pistol or rifle ranges.

Tactical Range - Do not shoot knock-down or hanging targets with rifles. Use non-magnum pistols

Indoor Range Notes

● INDOOR RANGE OPEN Sept 1st ! After numerous improvements in addition to cleaning out the PILES of lead behind the targets … the Indoor Range is up and active again.

• FALL PISTOL LEAGUE BEGINS – see article above (Important Announcements), and information on the website..

● Junior Shooters Access – We will be adding an overhead door in front of the Jr. Shooters’ storage closets.

This will greatly improve storage space and access to their equipment.

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Classifieds

From now on, Classifieds will appear in the printed Crack Shot, as well as in a separate section of the New Web Page, which is updated daily !!

For Sale - Long time Club Member, Earl Moore has donated a BSA Martini with Unertl Scope (scope worth $800 alone).

This firearm is to be sold with the proceeds going to permanent shooting equipment needed by the Junior Shooters Program. The gun is listed at $1,400.00. Contact Kelly at 970-739-8886 Thanks so much, Earl !!

WANTED - San Juan Bible Camp located 6 miles north of Mancos is a nondenominational Christian camp in need of adult size .22 single shot rifles. Camp has a rifle range, teaches firearm safety, and provides a quality shooting experience for

the campers. Donation of the rifles would be appreciated. Contact Steve Kelly @ 564-1463

For Sale ….. Remington Mod 700 LSS 270 Win. Laminate SS great condition less than 100 rounds thru it. $600 OBO. 970-562-4538

For Sale ….. RCBS Limited edition Red white and blue Summit reloading press. Great shape! 175$ 970-562-4538

For Sale ….. Two boxes (40 rounds) of new 303 Savage, 190 Grain Silver Tip by Winchester. Bought a few years ago,

sold my 303 Savage rifle. Want $30 per box. Merl Perkins 533-7558

FREE ….. I have 59 fired rounds of 300 Savage for reloading. 19 rounds of Winchester brass, and 40 rounds of Remington brass.

Also have 3 boxes of never fired 300 Savage Remington brass, I removed the bullets and powder for a re-loading

experiment that I never finished. Has un-fired primer, needs to be neck sized before reloading. I sold my 300 Savage rifle. All free to the first member to call me, pick up in Mancos. Merl 970-533-7558

For Sale ..... A new, never used, 300 Savage neck size die by RCBS, make me an offer. Merl Perkins 533-7558

For Sale ….. Solid Brass 10ga shotgun hulls. Nickel plated. 52 ea, $150.00 for all of them. (970) 882-2636

For Sale ….. Beretta 92 SBC compact 9mm, satin nickel with three magazines. Like new in the box $650.00 Hal 970-749-3054

For Sale …. FBI National Academy engraved in wood box with glass, very rare. A Security Six 357 magnum, unfired NIB.

Cabelas's has one like this one listed at $1,299.00 and said it was one of 30 made. $1,100.00 Hal 970-749-3054

For Sale …. Sig Sauer 227 45acp Dark Earth NIB with two magazines. $950.00 Hal 970-749-3054

For Sale …. LLama 380 model 111-A, NIB, unfired with simulated pearl grips and chrome. $480.00 Hal 970-749-3054

For Sale …. Ruger RedHawk 44 magnum, stainless steel and 7and1/2 inch barrel. Made in 1984 and unfired but no box. $890.00 Hal 970-749-3054

FREE Magazines ….. Bugle magazine 2004 to the present

NRA American Rifleman 1992 to the present

NRA American Hunter 1988 to the present Peterson's Hunting 1984 to the present

Free for a good home, just pick them up. Hal 970-749-3054

For Sale ….. A Volquartsen 10/22 complete action consisting of VQ stainless steel receiver VCFT-SS, VQ bolt VC10BLT, and VQ TG2000 trigger. Hardly used. Just add your favorite barrel and stock for a precision custom 10/22. Perfect for the

Plink Off. New price would be $730. Priced at $600 OBO. Contact Gary at 970-560-5790 and leave message.

For Sale ….. New Star-line 44 Mag Brass 100ea for $25.00----Once fired 40 S&W Brass cleaned & polished 300ea for

$15.00----New Accurate 2200 powder excellent for .223 Rifles 8# for $160.00. Don 97-565-4929

For Sale ….. New in the box Glock 26 Gen 4 9mm pistol complete with three 10 round magazines, magazine loader,

cleaning rod and brush, and interchangeable backstraps. I hold an FFL so there is no transfer fee. Price is $484.99 plus

2.9% tax. 970-882-1444

For Sale …… Egyptian Helwan 9 mm semi auto pistol in new condition. This is a copy of the Beretta 1951. Has some

feeding problems-fires a mag of 4 rounds OK, but full mag of 8 causes rounds to nosedive. Comes with 2 mags. $220 970-882-1531

THESE CALENDARS ARE NOT UPDATED after the date of publication …… To see CURRENT calendars, go to HOME PAGE of the web site, EVENTS Tab, CALENDARS

THESE CALENDARS ARE NOT UPDATED after the date of publication …… To see CURRENT calendars, go to HOME PAGE of the web site, EVENTS Tab, CALENDARS

Application for Membership

The NRA Pledge: I certify that I am a citizen of the United States of America and that I am not a member of any organization or

group which has in any part of its programs-the attempt to overthrow the Government of the USA or any of its political subdivisions

by force or violence; that I have never been convicted of a crime of violence, and if admitted to membership, I will faithfully endeavor

to fulfill the obligations of good sportsmanship and good citizenship.

Four Corners R&P Club Pledge: I further declare that I support the Constitution of the USA and swear not to support any

movement that would close shooting facilities, deny access to public lands, restrict hunting sports, or in any way limit the rights of

honest citizens to own firearms in a legal manner.

NRA Membership Required: For insurance purposes you MUST be a MEMBER of the NRA in order to be a member of Four

Corners Rifle and Pistol Club. Your NRA Membership number is required on the next page of this Application.

Range Safety Rules

Treat every firearm as if it were loaded. Never point a firearm at anything you do not intend to destroy.

Keep your finger straight and off the trigger until you are ready to fire. Keep the firearm on safe until you intend to fire.

All Federal State, and Local firearm laws must be obeyed.

Safety is of paramount importance to everyone on the range and it is our top priority.

All personnel utilizing the range complex for recreational firing will adhere to the safe storage, handling, and use of firearms and ammunition. All firearms not on the firing line will be unloaded and racked with actions opened and magazines removed.

1. All junior members and shooters under eighteen years of age will shoot/fire under the supervision of a qualified adult.

2. Fully automatic firearms, and Tracer and/or AP ammunition is prohibited unless a training event or demonstration is scheduled with the Outdoor Range Officer prior to the event.

3. Firearms will be un-cased and cased at the firing line only with the actions open/safe, muzzle pointed downrange and in a safe direction at all times. Firearms that are carried to the range UN-cased will have their actions opened and/or flagged, unloaded magazines, and with the firearm’s safety placed on safe.

4. IF A “CEASE FIRE” IS CALLED FOR ANY REASON - Stop Shooting IMMEDIATELY and remove your finger from the trigger. Depending on the reason for the cease fire, all firearms shall then be unloaded, magazines removed, actions open, and/or chamber flags placed into the open action and pointed in a safe direction downrange if it is not feasible to physically rack the firearm.

5. Shooters are not permitted forward of the red line or to handle their firearms, scopes, or anything on the bench while a cease-fire is in force and people are downrange.

6. Any person not complying with the above safety rules or who becomes disruptive will be removed from the range and will be banned from the use of the range until the matter is brought before the Club Executive Committee for adjudication.

7. Members are totally responsible for the conduct and actions of their guests. Members will ensure that their guests comply with these and all other Club rules while at the range and will never leave guests unattended at the range.

9. ABOVE ALL – PLEASE BE COURTEOUS – WE ARE ALL RESPONSIBLE FOR EACH OTHER’S SAFETY – ALL FIREARMS MUST BE MADE SAFE PRIOR TO GOING DOWNRANGE BY OPENING AND/OR FLAGGING ACTIONS, REMOVING THE BOLT, OR RACKING THE FIREARM IF FEASIBLE. REMEMBER - EVERYONE AROUND YOU HAS A LOADED FIREARM – USE COMMON SENSE AND ESPECIALLY COMMON COURTESY AT ALL TIMES.

Personal Protective Equipment REQUIRED

Hearing and Eye protection will be worn at all times by all personnel on the firing line and in the immediate area of a

shooter

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Regular Member: Any person who meets the above requirements $45.00 Y / N ** Dues are NOT pro-rated **

and is over the age of 17. An Active Regular Member shall be

entitled to hold office, vote and enjoy all benefits & privileges ** Annual Dues effective March 1-Feb 28

offered by the Club.

Associate Member: (Non-Voting) A spouse and/or family $10.00

member(s) of a Regular Member and meet the above criteria.

One fee includes spouse and all junior family members.

Lost Key Charge for replacing personal key access to

Outdoor Range. $10.00

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