I don't get a lot of feedback on the events, but I hope everyone had a great
time at the March indoor match. The results are posted on the web site. Remember
that the total times are for the first two scenarios, the times listed for the
speed shoot are not included.
Well spring is here and the new shooting season is upon us. Our first match is
just a little over a month away, Saturday, May 13th to be exact. You can check
the schedule on the website for other match dates. We will use the same format
of three scenarios this year and if enough people want to stay we can shoot a
fourth. Also if enough people are interested we can look into holding long range
rifle events. GCL has a 200 yard rifle range.
I am still looking for scenarios so if anyone has ideas for or has written one
please forward it to me. We have a lot of props to use, but the hardest part of
putting on a good match is coming up with fresh ideas for the scenarios.
Anyone interested in Civil War history, artillery or re-enacting may want to
come down to GCL on April 29th. The confederate artillery group I am with,
"Moody's Battery - Madison Artillery- Louisiana" will be holding a spring boot
camp from 9am to 3pm. We have a full battery of four cannons, one being a full
scale mountain howitzer. Dry fire cannon drills will start about 10am with
cannons being fired about 11am, marching drill after the lunch break. Everyone
will be in full dress uniform or period clothing. Plans are to sell raffle
tickets at a $1 a piece for a chance to be part of a cannon crew and pull the
lanyard and fire the Howitzer a couple of times.
Looking for period cowboy clothes or maybe some "B" western duds. Contact Ms
Doreen Clark of Clarendon NY. She made me a period correct wool and cotton cloth
vest, and even had antique buttons for it, $45. She will use your pattern and
cloth or hers, priced accordingly. She has Civil War period, soldiers, men's,
ladies and children's wear. Check out her website
http://www.historicalseamstress.com/menswear.html
Just a reminder that the Long Riders first shoot at Shortsville rod and gun club
is April 23rd.
Well that's all the gab I got for now.
Adios Amigos! "Twelve Bore"