I agree. I'm guessing you'll agree that the rule is a good idea regardless. Totally aside from the ingesting-chemicals issue, when I'm in the range I don't want anybody around me slipping in puddles of Coke or snatching for their spilling frappuccino with their Glock in their hand.

I wonder if some folks may have gotten this bad habit from a lack of enforcement of this rule at Bill's in Robbinsdale. The rule was prominently displayed on a sign on the counter but seemed to be ignored by some of the 'old timers' who were friendly with the staff. This was usually after a league with few or no strangers present; maybe they're more strict about it other times.


So true.

Safety nagging is one of the non-fun parts that the rest of us are just too chicken/selfish/busy/lazy to do, so thanks for doing it, Bob.

Pat, I have Zero problems with the rule itself. It does make a certain amount of sense, all in all. And I totally agree with your line of thinking about spills, etc.

Secondly, yes, I think that you're right on with your follow-up post, too.

Kay and I will no longer doing the programming, announcing, and scoring for the DHL. We did enjoy it quite a lot but we just can’t do it anymore.

If anyone needs scores or anything please feel free to email me.

Well, I , for one, will miss your programming the course and chatting with you on league nights.

grayskys-we will dearly miss you and Kay participating.
What does this mean for the Wednesday Defensive League?

Thank You



That is up to Bob.

We'll have matches Wednesdays 2/22, 3/8 and 3/22 as previously announced at the usual times, 6:00pm to 8:00pm. As noted earlier I am not able to continue the League after March. Other interested and qualified persons can certainly talk to Bill's management about continuing the league. However, at least 1/2 of our shooters are USPSA/IDPA shooters who will also return to outdoor shooting in March and April.

The Twin Cities IDPA website is currently down but will be rebuilt and return. Please look on this forum for updates on the League and on Bill's website under Leagues for match scores and under Forums for other details.

COURSE OF FIRE
Wednesday 02/22 6:00pm to 8:00pm

1 – Target at 3 yards, in low light, tactical lights allowed (16 seconds total with 1 reload)

a. As the target is exposed, Draw and Fire at Center of Mass
b. Reload
c. Continue and fire, at the Head

2 - Target at 10 yards, in very low light, tactical lights allowed (20 seconds total with 1 reload)

a. As the target is exposed, Draw and Fire at Center of Mass
b. Reload
c. Resume firing, strong hand only at Center of Mass

3 - Target at 15, 7 and 5 yards (56 seconds total with 2 reloads)

a. As the target is exposed Draw and Fire (10 seconds).
b. Reload and Holster as the target moves to the next position (12 seconds)
c. As the target is exposed Draw and Fire, Strong Hand Only (10 seconds).
d. Reload as the target moves to the next position (12 seconds)
e. As the target is exposed Draw, transfer to Weak Hand, Fire (12 seconds).

Change Targets Now

4 – Target at 25, 15 and 7 yards (40 seconds total with 2 reloads)

a. 25 yards, as target is exposed Draw and Fire, (Target Will Charge you)
b. Reload and Fire Again
c. Reload and Fire Again
Note: you may fire and reload anytime the target is exposed.

Move The Barricade Into Position

5 –Target at 12 yards, from the barricade (24 seconds total with 1 reload)

a. As target is exposed Draw and Fire from your strong side
b. Reload
c. Resume Firing from the opposite side of the barricade

6 – Target at 7 yards, from the barricade, (24 seconds total with 2 reloads)

a. As target is exposed, Draw and Fire at Center of Mass
b. Reload
c. Fire at the head
b. Reload
d. Resume firing, strong hand only at Center of Mass

Course Summary

You may only load to class maximum. You may Draw and Fire only when target faces you. All reloads are from an empty gun.It’s 5 points per shot. With a total of 15 “Loads”

Rank Shooter's Name Handgun Used Rounds Loaded Score Earned Total Possible % Hit
1 Jomar Villamor (2) HK USP .45 6 448 450 99.6%
2 Jomar Villamor Beretta 92 6 445 450 98.9%
3 Dale Whitby S&W 1911 6 437 450 97.1%
3 Keith Cekalla Glock 35 6 437 450 97.1%
4 Dale Whitby Ruger P95 6 435 450 96.7%
5 Mike Boll Ruger Mk II .22 6 434 450 96.4%
6 Dennis Falaas Glock 34 6 432 450 96.0%
7 Brian Thinnes Sig 229 6 427 450 94.9%
7 Dave Boll Ruger .45 LC 6 427 450 94.9%
7 Mike Baca Springfiled 1911 9mm 6 427 450 94.9%
8 Bob Jahn XD 4" 6 424 450 94.2%
9 Dallas Laurents Kimber 45 6 421 450 93.6%
10 John Rosnow (2) Beretta 92 6 420 450 93.3%
11 John Rosnow Beretta 92 6 410 450 91.1%
12 Brad Jolivette XD40 6 406 450 90.2%
13 Rich Schroeder Taurus 6 403 450 89.6%
14 Brian Belanger Sig 226 6 399 450 88.7%
15 Tom Kuehn (2) Sig Mosquito 6 383 450 85.1%
16 Eric Kunteson Sig 228 6 369 450 82.0%
17 Rob Turner H&K USP Tactical 6 365 450 81.1%
18 Pat Cannon Chas Daly 1911 8 482 600 80.3%
19 Tom Kuehn Bersa Thunder 9 6 354 450 78.7%
20 Bob Andrews Glock 23 6 327 450 72.7%
21 Steve Hallin Baby Desert Eagle 6 283 450 62.9%
(2) - Second Gun

I know this is far from easy to read but Tom had these done before I got home from the match. Bills will get them posted by Friday.
http://www.billsgs.com/modules.php?name ... eight=2000

Go Tom!

And... holy crap, don't anybody ever mess with Officer Villamor, eh?

And also, everybody please notice that I have the high score in terms of "Score Earned" -- since I'm, apparently, the only person who shot 8 round strings who chose to write down his score [I saw on the squad signup sheet that at least other 2 people had signed up as loading 8 rounds; I guess they were called away by some emergency and didn't have time to actually shoot, or maybe just to write down their score ] So, I win!

Oh here's a suggestion: the sign sheet should have one more column for 'shooter notes' [not to say "excuses"] like, "really hung over", "my front sight fell off", "new gun", etc.

Anyway thanks again Bob & everybody, that was cool.

COURSE OF FIRE
Wednesday 03/08/2006 -- 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
1. Target at 20, 7, and 5 yards (60 seconds total with 2 reloads)
a. As the target is exposed Draw and Fire (10 seconds)
b. Reload and Holster as the target moves to the next position (15 seconds)
c. As the target is exposed Draw and Fire, Strong Hand Only (10 seconds)
d. Reload and Holster as the target moves to the next position (15 seconds)
e. As the target is exposed Draw and Fire, Weak Hand Only (10 seconds)

2. Target at 25, 5, and 15 yards (25 seconds total with 1 reload)
a. 25 yards, as target is exposed Draw and Fire, (Target Will be in Motion)
b. Reload (~5 second pause at 5 yards)
c. Continue to Fire as target retreats to 15 yards (~10 second pause at 15 yards)
Note: You may fire and reload at anytime the target is exposed.

3. Target at 5 yards (25 seconds total, with 1 reload)
a. As the target is exposed, Draw and Fire at Center of Mass
b. Reload
c. Continue and fire at the Head

Change Targets Now, Move The Barricade Into Position
4. Target at 10 yards, from the barricade (20 seconds total with 1 reload)
a. As target is exposed Draw and Fire from your strong side
b. Reload
c. Resume Firing from the opposite side of the barricade

5. Target at 7 yards, from the barricade, (30 seconds total with 1 reloads)
a. As target is exposed, Draw and Fire at Center of Mass (10 seconds)
b. Reload and Holster (10 seconds)
c. Draw and Fire at the head (10 seconds)

6. Target at 5 yards, in very low light, tactical lights allowed (25 seconds total with 1 reload)
a. As the target is exposed, Draw and Fire at Center of Mass, strong hand only
b. Reload
c. Continue and fire at the Head

Course Summary
You may only load to class maximum. You may Draw and Fire only when target faces you.
All reloads are from an empty gun.
It's 5 points per shot with 13 loads and reload total.


My thanks in advance to Keith Cekalla and Brian Thinnes for being the Match Director next week when I'm on vacation.

Also, you'll notice we picked up the pace on this COF.

Our last match of the year will be March 22. More details are coming but a catered dinner from Famous Dave's will be delivered if we have at least 10 shooters who will commit in advance. Cost will be a modest $10, buy your soda,etc at the range. Again details will follow.

Turn out was small tonight. Where was everybody at ??

There were so many people there last time, I'm thinking maybe it was like Yogi Berra's saying about some restaurant: "Nobody goes there anymore 'cause it's too crowded."

As for me, I got stuck at work on one of those "half hour jobs" that takes two hours. I stopped in around 7 but it didn't look like they were signing up another squad after the one that was shooting. I plan to make the nest (last!) one, though.

On a road trip....... was there in spirit...........