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, Straight Shooters Newsletter December 2017 of 10

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.

http://www.thisiswhyimbroke.com/

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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!

https://www.hnrgunworks.com/

http://www.freshfromflorida.com/Divisions-Offices/Licensing/Concealed-Weapon-License/Concealed-Weapon-License-Reciprocity

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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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Managing Editor, Steve Gianelos, [email protected]

Layout & Design, Mike Plocharczyk

Electronic (PDF) copies of The Reticle available at: http://www.vssClub.org/newsletter.html


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