[Andrew Rothman]

First (I think) THR Minnesota Shoot
Sunday, January 25
2 p.m.
Burnsville Pistol Range
14300 Ewing Ave
Burnsville, MN 55306
http://www.bvpistol.com/info.htm

If enough people are in, I'll see if the range can accomodate us with a group rate, but it's pretty cheap to begin with, and I assume we'll double up, at least, on lanes.

Reply below if you can make it!

[minnesota oldie]

This may sound like a stupid question, but is this an indoor range? I have been going down to Armored Fire in Circle Pines but when we were there today there was no heat on the ranges. We got frozen out after about an hour and a half.

[goalie]

I am in. And yes, it is indoor.

[Series 70]

Sounds like fun - I'm in.

I shoot there all the time and I know that groups can rent the north bay (six lanes) at an hourly rate. If you check bvpistol.com, you can see if the bays are pre-booked.

[jem375]

Since I hate indoor ranges, I will wait until the weather warms up a little and go to my gun club range.........

[sturmruger]

I am in!!! Sounds like FUN

[dleong]

Count me in on Sunday.

(Mpayne, hats off to you for organizing this get-together!)

DL

P.S. How will we recognize each other?

[Andrew Rothman]

Wear a red carnation in your buttonhole!

No, just kidding.

http://www.thehighroad.org/attachment.php?s=&postid=738202
Look for me: I'm 5'9'', 190, black Vandyke beard, navy New York Yankees baseball cap.

(If I have to bail because my wife is in labor, will someone please volunteer to be backup organizer?)

[wintermute76]

count me in too, I had started another thread, "Ill reference this one in it as the Official Thread :D

[repsychler]

I have an IDPA match at Armored Fire on the 25th, but hopefully there will be future THR shoots that I can attend.

[Sean O'Brian]

I have to cruise frm there for work ~ 16h00 but will try to make it.
Good Idea BTW!:D

[Series 70]

I have an IDPA match at Armored Fire on the 25th

I planned on shooting that match originally, but when I heard the heat in the bays is still out... well, I'll do the late-Feb match. There's a classifier in early Feb, but that'll be an all-day affair.

[dustind]

I am in. I will either be in a light blue four door lumina, or on a Honda XR400 motorcycle if it is above freezing. (doubt it)

5'7" white mail, 21, dark brown hair, boyish good looks :D ;), black pants and jacket, hard pistol case.

If any of you guys are interested there is a MN Free State Project meet on the 24th, Saturday. PM me for details, anyone is welcome.

[repsychler]

I planned on shooting that match originally, but when I heard the heat in the bays is still out...

I figure its good experience. This time of the year, most of the day is cold and dark, just like the shooting bay.
:D

[dleong]

Wow! It looks like we've got a pretty big group going here! I hope we can find enough lanes at the BPR this coming Sunday. My experience going there on Sunday afternoons is that there is usually a "line" of people waiting for lanes. Also, more often than not, one of the two available bays is usually reserved for organized events (qualifications, CCW classes, etc.).

Would any of you be interested in adjourning to the Dairy Queen next door after the shoot?

DL

[skippie]

I work Every other weekend, and m-f also..., need to know asap...

[wintermute76]

DQ after would work for me, won't be doing much else on Sunday.


Mpayne, were you going to try and get reservations? Or just see what it looks like? Either way, I know armored fire and bills are always busy on the weekends too.

You'll know me, I"ll be wearing a black leather trench coat and about 6'2" and about 350 with short brown hair. (geez, is this a shoot or a personals ad? :p )


See you guys there :D

[sturmruger]

I think I am going to stop at Officemax and buy some name tags. That way we can all right down our THR User name and our real names. That should help with identification and make it easier to get to know people.

[Andrew Rothman]

Letting people know my name isn't tactically sound! :) :rolleyes:

[larry_minn]

I really can't justify the trip at this time. Unless something comes up in cities on Sat/Monday I am needed for. Great idea and hope it goes well.

[Andrew Rothman]

So far it's...

MPayne (unless BabyPayne decides to come that day :))
goalie
Series 70
sturmruger
dleong
wintermute76
Sean O'Brian
dustind
skippie

That's 9. I figure we can double up on lanes (gotta reload anyway, right?)

I'll call the range Thursday and see what I can do about reservations.

Anyone else?

[dustind]

I would be up for the Dairy Queen idea. It is much easier to carry on a conversation inside DQ than a pistol range with double hearing protection and all the shooting.

[minnesota oldie]

With a bit of luck I should be there. What kinds of guns are you bringing? I will have 2 kimbers, a colt, and a S&W 945 and maybe a .22 or 2, and my trusty Glock 26. Just look for the guy carring a HEAVY ammo box.

[dustind]

For pistols I only have a .22 Beretta Neos. I will bring some 9mm ammo in case someone is willing to let me shoot their pistol. I am still deciding what brand I would like to buy, possibly a glock.

[wintermute76]

dustind, I'll bring my para 18.9 LDA if you want to try it out.


Other than that, it'll probably be my ProCarry HD II .45, AMT automag II (need to try out a new mag for it) my high standard Sentinel .357 and something else,a couple of .22's. Maybe the Coonan will find it's way out of the safe.

Sounds like a good time so far. :D

[dleong]

I'll be bringing discount coupons for Dairy Queen... :D

As for pistols, I'll most likely be bringing a Ruger Super Blackhawk, a Springfield XD-40 Tactical and a couple of my CZs.

Looking forward to meeting all of you on Sunday!

DL

[680x0]

I'll try my best to get there, I'd say 70% chance that I'll be able to attend.

If I come I'll be toting a S&W performance center case, an ammo case filled with 357 target loads and probably wearing carhartt or camo pants and victorian style glasses. Hope I can make it :D

I'd be down for DQ, though technically I'm on a diet ;)

[dustind]

680x0: I love that song in your signature. See you Sunday.

[Series 70]

I'll have my Colt Gov't, a S&W 442 and a Browning Buckmark for sure.

I may bring my Kahr P40 (which is for sale, BTW) and, if the wife grants permission a Colt Python.

Whatever I bring, others are welcome to shoot with the understanding that I am a reloader. I certainly don't expect you to shoot my handloads, and wouldn't use my own handloads in anyone else's firearms. I'll buy a box or two of range ammo for that.

And anyone who doesn't want their brass is welcome to drop it in my bag. :D

[680x0]

neat, I didn't think there would be any TMBG fans on a gun board :D

I'll also bring some labels incase people want nametags. Also, has a reservation been confirmed? It can sometimes be crowded on sundays...

[s&w 24]

I may be able to attend. Can I bring long guns to there range ?

[Series 70]

Can I bring long guns to there range ?

Long guns in pistol calibers only. I believe the backstop is rated for 2000 ft/s.

[12-34hom]

Is Burnsville up by the Cities?

I'll try and make it.

12-34hom.

[repsychler]

Yup, its in the south metro.

Man I'd love to attend but I really need to get some more IDPA in before the qualifier. Here's to hoping for a second THR shoot! :D

[dandean316]

I will most likely be there. Can't miss a shoot like this!

Not sure what I am bringing, but may my bring my Para .40 - which I haven't shot in a while - or one of my .45's.

I'll have my Colt Gov't, a S&W 442 and a Browning Buckmark for sure. I may bring my Kahr P40 (which is for sale, BTW)

If you bring that Kahr I'd really like to take a look at it. I was looking into buying a Kahr and a 442. :D What are you asking for the Kahr? PM me off list if you like.

[sturmruger]

Hmm let me think about what I am bringing. It sounds like we can only bring pistols. Thats fine because I need to practice more with my pistoles.


Steyr M9
Steyr M40
Steyr S40
Ruger P89
Ruger Security Six

[Andrew Rothman]

MPayne (unless BabyPayne decides to come that day )
goalie
Series 70
sturmruger
dleong
wintermute76
Sean O'Brian
dustind
skippie

MAYBE:

Minnesota Oldie
680x0
S&W24
12-34Hom
dandean316

It turns out they DON'T reserve space on weekends. So it's first-come-first-served. Come early!

[dleong]

Mpayne, were you able to make a "reservation" at the BPR? Given the number of us going, it might be a good idea to give Roger there a "heads-up" just in case he needs to institute some crowd control measures. If you want, I can give him a call tomorrow to find out how informal group events like this are usually handled at the range.

Since we'll most likely be handling and shooting each others' firearms, I would respectfully like to suggest that finger ornaments like rings be taken off to eliminate the chances of the guns getting scratched while being handled.

I also think the name tags are an excellent idea! Older folks like me tend to have difficulties remembering names.

If all goes well, it looks like we'll all be having a jolly good time socializing and sampling various firearms at the Shoot.

DL

[Andrew Rothman]

Again, they don't take reservations on Sunday. So come early!

[TheeBadOne]

Are JBT's welcome? :neener:

[minnesota oldie]

Sounds like a snow storm is headed my way. That may keep me from making the long treck south.

[dustind]

TheeBadOne: Sure, it would be nice to meet you in person, not that I consider you a JBT. You said it, not me.

sturmruger: You can bring rifles in pistol calibers. Check their website for exact calibers allowed.

Mpayne: are you still going now that babypayne is here? Congratulations by the way.

[MrKandiyohi]

I hope you guys have fun. I'm busy over by Willmar and can't make it this time. I'd love to make it.

A little more advance warning makes it easier to plan around.

Good luck.

[Andrew Rothman]

I'll still be there. Mrs. Payne says it's fine.

TBO is, of course, welcome, provided he tries not to step on our toes with his jack boots. :)

Yes, it was short notice, but we'll have more shoots soon.

If we like this range, I guess we'll do a weekday night so we can reserve space. Otherwise, we can try Bill's, which does have group rates.

See everyone there!

[ReadyontheRight]

I won't be able to make this one, but thanks for organizing it MPayne! Hopefully I can get to the next one. Have fun! Burnsville's great and the owner is a very good guy.

Is the machine gun (M1917?) still on the floor right where you walk in?

[Sean O'Brian]

Are we still starting at 14:00?

thanks,- S

[Andrew Rothman]

Yup, but getting there early will help get you a lane faster!

[dleong]

Is the machine gun (M1917?) still on the floor right where you walk in?
It used to be on the floor in the "lobby" area for the longest time, but Roger's moved it to the top of the vending machine.

DL

[wintermute76]

hell...just woke up at quarter to two. Won't be able to make this one I guess :mad: Bit of a late night last night. :banghead:


Have fun you guys !!

[FedGunner]

I stopped by, but things seemed pretty crowded. It was nice to meet some of you tho!

(I was the old guy with the long hair)

Edited to add a meeting place for MN shooters

http://www.ar15.com/forums/forum.html?b=8&f=28

[dustind]

I am back! It was great, so many friendly wonderful people willing to share their toys.

To those who where wondering about Neos trigger jobs, check out my website. www.dustin.o-f.com I will also upload and update some stuff tonight, including the trigger job instructions.

[goalie]

That was a great time, thanks to Matt for setting it up so quickly. Also thanks to everyone who let me shoot their toys, there's nothing like shooting a bunch of firearms and only having to clean two. :D

[sturmruger]

I sure had a good time. I don't have too many people to go shooting with so anytime I can find a bunch of cool guys to shoot with is awesome. Thank you to everyone for letting shoot thier guns. Unfortunetly I had to go and add two guns to my wish list. The problem is my wishlist is already well over $10K so maybe I should go in and clean it out a bit.

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S&W Airweight .38
Glock 26 9mm
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[goalie]

Way Fun
I sure had a good time. I don't have too many people to go shooting with so anytime I can find a bunch of cool guys to shoot with is awesome. Thank you to everyone for letting shoot thier guns. Unfortunetly I had to go and add two guns to my wish list. The problem is my wishlist is already well over $10K so maybe I should go in and clean it out a bit.





S&W Airweight .38

Glock 26 9mm

**Darth Vader Voice**

Come to the dark side of the force.

Sturm, you shot the heck outta my 26, I almost feel bad for converting people to the dark side. :D

[sturmruger]

I am now solidly converted to the darkside. Please don't tell me wife. She would freak out!! I really like the 26 Goalie it was a very nice little gun. I have already started checking online for prices. Thanks for letting me shoot it.

[goalie]

Well, if I am gonna get all interested in spending money on a H&K P7 because of fellow high-roaders, I want to contribute to the delinquency of others, so here is a link to a place that sells vickers parts and kits. Say goodbye to your savings account. :)

http://www.ima-usa.com./index.htm

[Andrew Rothman]

It was a great time. It ws good to meet such a great bunch of guys.

I have some digital pictures to post. If anybody would prefer to remain anonymous, let me know and I'll leave you out. Otherwise I'll post `em in a day or two.

Thanks, everyone, for coming.

We tentatively plan to meet again in about a month at another indoor range. Burnsville Pistol Range is truly great (LOVE the computerized target system!) but they are too booked up to accomodate even a medium-sized group like us.

[Andrew Rothman]

It was a great time. It ws good to meet such a great bunch of guys.

I have some digital pictures to post. If anybody would prefer to remain anonymous, let me know and I'll leave you out. Otherwise I'll post `em in a day or two.

Thanks, everyone, for coming.

We tentatively plan to meet again in about a month at another indoor range. Burnsville Pistol Range is truly great (LOVE the computerized target system!) but they are too booked up to accomodate even a medium-sized group like us.

[Andrew Rothman]

At long, long last, some pictures from that day.

http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0RQDVAhMVEumxvjv2M8ce8K6VN08OZLP1KWngVGAckqFEgnL1ggjRUrQQe4o929x2JMkX!V11yLTERPusYl9ClLrKjM7Q9Gl5vp7HcxjpXDk/janrange1.jpg?dc=4675464950369749072
You know how in the movies someone fires a gun and they blow back 6 feet? This gun really does that!

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"What do you mean 9mm is better than .45?"

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The bill was how much?

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"You see, you pull that, and it goes boom!"

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"Bring the guns? I thought you were gonna bring the guns! Oh, for Pete's sake, did everybody forget to bring the guns?"

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"Die, evil paper! Die, I say!"