There was plenty of interest for this on Arfcom, so here's the plan:
Who: Any and all safe shooters. All ages, genders, skill levels, and firearm types are welcome.
Here are the only restrictions for the rifle and handgun ranges as per HPSP:
1. No fully automatic firearms.
2. No 50 BMG.
3. No tracer ammo.
4. No AP ammo (armor piercing)
Also, please use discretion and judgment when bringing children. If you are unsure, please call HPSP and ask. I have seen everything but infants and toddlers there, but not necessarily shooting. Youngsters and teens must be supervised. They will not tolerate unsafe behavior by anyone, kids or adults.
What: Casual get together for plinking, target shooting, knowledge-sharing, food, and fun.
Where: Heartland Public Shooting Park, Grand Island, NE. Details and directions are available at the website. It is located on the grounds of the old Cornhusker Army Ammunition Plant near the Husker Harvest Days Site.
When: June 7th, 2008. This is the first Saturday in June. The 100-yard rifle and pistol range supposedly opens at 9:00am. However, to accommodate those who may be driving long distances, let's figure on 11:45am for meet and greet, set up, and magazine loading. Of course, you're welcome to show up early, especially if you want to enjoy the shotgun ranges.
Rain Date: June 14th, 2008.
Cost: Admission to the rifle/pistol ranges is $5 for the day and includes one paper target. Shotgun fees are on the Heartland Public Shooting Park's website.
This is also the weekend of the Grand Island Gun Show at Fonner Park. Go to the show in the morning and go shooting at noon with your new purchase!
Dinner/supper will be at The Chicken Coop in downtown Grand Island. Figure on meeting there around 5:45pm. Grand Island is not a CCW-prohibited town and I don't believe the Coop is a 51% establishment, so if you want to carry and remain sober, you can. This is a casual restaurant with pizza, burgers, wings, pulled pork, and brewed-on-site beer. There is a municipal parking lot right across the street.
If you'll have family in tow that don't want to shoot all day, Island Oasis Water Park should be open and the Conestoga Mall and Stuhr Museum are very close by. GI has plenty of lodging including Super 8, HoJo, Holiday Inn, and Comfort Inn. The Chamber of Commerce Website will give you a better idea of what GI has to offer.
This is not formal. You do not have to prepay, register, or RSVP. However, if 20 people say they'll show up but only 3 actually do, it'll be a bit of a let down.
Hope to see you there!
Originally posted at: http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=8&f=44&t=302380&page=1
Who: Any and all safe shooters. All ages, genders, skill levels, and firearm types are welcome.
Here are the only restrictions for the rifle and handgun ranges as per HPSP:
1. No fully automatic firearms.
2. No 50 BMG.
3. No tracer ammo.
4. No AP ammo (armor piercing)
Also, please use discretion and judgment when bringing children. If you are unsure, please call HPSP and ask. I have seen everything but infants and toddlers there, but not necessarily shooting. Youngsters and teens must be supervised. They will not tolerate unsafe behavior by anyone, kids or adults.
What: Casual get together for plinking, target shooting, knowledge-sharing, food, and fun.
Where: Heartland Public Shooting Park, Grand Island, NE. Details and directions are available at the website. It is located on the grounds of the old Cornhusker Army Ammunition Plant near the Husker Harvest Days Site.
When: June 7th, 2008. This is the first Saturday in June. The 100-yard rifle and pistol range supposedly opens at 9:00am. However, to accommodate those who may be driving long distances, let's figure on 11:45am for meet and greet, set up, and magazine loading. Of course, you're welcome to show up early, especially if you want to enjoy the shotgun ranges.
Rain Date: June 14th, 2008.
Cost: Admission to the rifle/pistol ranges is $5 for the day and includes one paper target. Shotgun fees are on the Heartland Public Shooting Park's website.
This is also the weekend of the Grand Island Gun Show at Fonner Park. Go to the show in the morning and go shooting at noon with your new purchase!
Dinner/supper will be at The Chicken Coop in downtown Grand Island. Figure on meeting there around 5:45pm. Grand Island is not a CCW-prohibited town and I don't believe the Coop is a 51% establishment, so if you want to carry and remain sober, you can. This is a casual restaurant with pizza, burgers, wings, pulled pork, and brewed-on-site beer. There is a municipal parking lot right across the street.
If you'll have family in tow that don't want to shoot all day, Island Oasis Water Park should be open and the Conestoga Mall and Stuhr Museum are very close by. GI has plenty of lodging including Super 8, HoJo, Holiday Inn, and Comfort Inn. The Chamber of Commerce Website will give you a better idea of what GI has to offer.
This is not formal. You do not have to prepay, register, or RSVP. However, if 20 people say they'll show up but only 3 actually do, it'll be a bit of a let down.
Hope to see you there!
Originally posted at: http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=8&f=44&t=302380&page=1
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