WRIGHT-PATTERSON
ROD & GUN CLUB NEWS
CLUB CONTACT
NUMBERS:
Club Phone:
(937) 257-3935
Information Hotline: (937) 257-4368 (after hours)
e-mail address: rodgun@wpafb.af.mil
web page address: http://wp_gunclub.tripod.com
CLUB
hotline
The club has an information line on
257-4368 to announce all events for the coming month. Notices of special events, registered shoots,
and classes will be on the message. This
feature is only turned on after normal duty hours. For normal phone calls during open hours or
to leave a message please call 257-3935.
CLUB E-MAIL
The club has an e-mail address. If you would like to send us a message please
use the address RODGUN@WPAFB.AF.mil.
CLUB WEB
PAGE
The club has a web page you may
visit at http://wp_gunclub.tripod.com.
This page shows all upcoming events, including registered shoots,
releases, and a calendar of events, and the club newsletter. Special notices are posted there such as base
security conditions.
CLUB HOURS
The
summer hours for the club are open on Saturday and Sunday from
COMING EVENTS
Registered shoots:
Skeet:
June
2-5
July 22/23
September 10
Trap:
June 11
July
16
August
5/6
September
24
Trap League: The summer trap league started again in May. This league will shoot on Wednesday
nights. The league will shoot on the
first and third Wednesdays with makeup on the last Wednesday. Hours for the league are from
HUNTER EDUCATION
The
next class at the club will be in August.
Specific dates for the next year have not been set as of yet but they
will start in August and continue through March. Call the club for details.
We
will have classes scheduled almost every month.
If you would like information on any class held in
This
class meets the State of
RANGE HOURS
As mentioned above, the hours of
operation for the skeet and trap ranges are now Saturday through
Wednesday. Hours do vary so see above
for open times. At all other times the
ranges are closed. Please do not use the
ranges at any other times.
STORAGE FACILITIES
We are now authorized to store
shotguns for base employees who want to shoot at the club but cannot keep
firearms in their vehicles during the day.
Contact the club for details
SKEET ACTIVITIES
We will be continuing the registered
skeet programs through the winter. Some
of the shoots will be two day four gun shoots while others will be just for one
day two guns. See shoot programs for
details.
TRAP ACTIVITIES
The trap shoots of the calendar year
will continue through the summer. Once
again, we will be featuring several nice trophy shoots and the Jackpot Shoot.
NEW EQUIPMENT
In case you have not heard, the club has received some new
equipment. We now have new Star/GMV
machines on skeet ranges five and six and new automatic traps on the practice
trap, ranges one and two. These new
machines are throwing some very fine targets.
In addition, we have a cordless voice release system on each of the
automatic trap machines.
We have new machines on order for the remaining ranges but
they have not been installed yet.
RANGE SHARING
Please
remember that with one trap and two skeet ranges for practice we must share the
club facilities. I know it would be nice
for each shooter to have a private range but with over 650 members that is not
possible. Besides, I would hope that the
experienced shooters would like to share their expertise with the
beginners. Let’s keep the sport fun and
growing.
PAYMENT METHODS
In the event you do not have enough
cash or a check with you when you make a purchase, the club accepts MasterCard
or Visa.
If
you do use a credit card, please remember that the club pays approximately two
percent processing fee on all non-Services issued cards. Last year’s fee was almost $1,000.00. It saves the club money if you avoid using
these cards for your purchases.
PREFERRED PLUS PROGRAM
I am sure that by now you
have heard about the new Services Program called Preferred Plus. It applies only to members of the Officers or
Enlisted clubs. If you are a member of one
of these clubs you are entitled to a $5.00 percent discount on annual
membership fees. You must show your club
card when paying to receive this discount.
This discount will not apply to any other sales in the club.
PRO SHOP SALES
We try to keep a variety of the most
popular items in stock but are limited to the amount of inventory we can
handle. If we do not have an item you
desire, we should be able to special order it for you.
HUNTING ACTIVITIES
The pheasant program has concluded
for the year. They were nice birds
released last year and fees remained the same.
It is expected that there will be another year of hunting next
season. This program will start again in
October.
FISHING ACTIVITIES
The summer catfish release has not
been scheduled as of yet but should be in June. The fall trout releases should
be in September.
A base-fishing license is
required for anyone 12 or older. A state
license is not required to fish in the stocked lakes.
RANGE SAFETY
Range safety cannot be over
emphasized. Every range has a safety
sign posted on it. Please read and
observe these signs. Due to increased
concern about the shot fall zone please tread the new safety signs on the skeet
ranges. If there is anyone in the
background, i.e. joggers, bikers, or cars do not shoot; wait until the area is
clear. I realize that may slow down the
shooting but it may also keep the ranges open.
There are a few new shooters who
come out and some of them are not familiar with proper safety policies. If you see any safety violation, please bring
it to the attention of the person; they probably do not realize it. It is your club; let’s keep it safe. If you have any questions concerning any safety
rules, please ask.
If you are criticized for your
actions, please do not take it person.
Remember that your best interest is our first. Let’s all work to keep a safe club.
Items
of special concern are the requirement for eye and ear protection by all
personnel on the skeet ranges.
Please do not use any shells larger than 3 dram and 7 ˝ shot.
If
you are not familiar with the loading requirements of the trap and skeet
machines, please ask. Also, if there is
someone loading the trap machine, please do not stand outside the house (the
skeet shooters may be shooting in your direction).
If
the machines are breaking targets, please come in and ask for service. Do not keep throwing broken targets. All that does is run up club costs and
frustrate the shooter. Sometimes just a
minor adjustment required.
RANGE COURTESY
Please be courteous of your fellow
shooters and help keep the ranges clean.
If you want your empty hulls please take them with you. If you do not want them, please throw them in
the trash. This is your club, please
help keep it clean. When you are done
shooting please fill the machines for the next shooter.
Due to the higher prices for shot we
have started carrying some low priced shells and the fields are showing
it. Please help keep the fields
clean.
If
you want your hulls please put them in your pocket. If you do not want them then put them in the
trash.
GATE HOURS
Whenever you come to the club please use gate 16-A. This is the gate on SR 444 near the golf
course. We no longer have to go through
ant security checks.
CUSTOMER FEEDBACK CARDS
The club has customer satisfaction
cards located in the club next to the cash register. Please fill one out and drop it off. That is the best way we have of your opinions
on the club and its activities. If you
have a suggestion to improve your club, please make it known.
If you prefer you may do it on line
using the ICE system. Stop in for
details on that system.
GUEST POLICY
It is the policy of the club, that
members may bring guests to the club to use the facilities. If the guests are eligible for membership in
the club, they are expected to join and pay the annual dues.
The sponsor should bring guests who
are not eligible for base access to the club.
The Security Police will not grant access to non-accompanied
guests. Sales can only be processed for
club members.
BASE SECURITY
Please remember that WPAFB is a
military installation. As a result the
Force Protection condition may change rapidly.
When you are requested to show identification at the gates, please be
courteous to the guards, they are doing their job.
MEMBERSHIP ELIGIBILITY:
Membership
eligibility includes all base employees; active and retired; military and
civilian. In addition, members of the
ATA, NSSA, and DIAA may join the club.
MEMBERSHIP DUES
Please note the expiration date on
the mailing label. If that date is
before
If you receive this letter by email
the date is printed on your membership card.
CANS, CANS, CANS
You can help keep the club clean and
at the same time help the environment.
Please recycle your beverage cans in the bins located in each building.
EMAIL LIST
I have been compiling an email list
for club members. If you do not receive
notices via email and would like to be put on the list, send an email to Rodgun@wpafb.af.mil with the subject of
ADD. I will put you on the list and send
back a conformation message.
This method of getting the word out
is faster and a lot cheaper than mailing notices, newsletters, and programs.
HELP NEEDED
The club continues to need a few
good workers for the registered trap and skeet shoots. This is a weekend position. Normal hours are about eight a day, a few
days a month. Starting pay is at $7.00
an hour (and about to increase). You
must be at least 16 years old to apply.
If anyone is interested in applying for a position, please give us a
call at the club.
Ed Hock
2006 Registered Shoot Dates
TRAP SKEET
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JUNE 11 |
JUNE 2-5 |
BUCKEYE |
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JULY 16 |
JULY 22/23 |
4 GUN |
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AUGUST 5/6 |
SEPTEMBER 10 |
2 GUN |
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SEPTEMBER 24 |
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