Mission and District Rod and Gun Club
- Thread starter NitwiT
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great facility, great people (though likely have not met humptyjumped as not been told to put only one round in the mag 
Thats it in a bag. Common sense and safety is all thats required. Beautiful range though, it's a shame. As for all the talk of "brass showers", I'm a shooter, not a sprayer, I don't like idiots any more than the next guy, but that club's bills have to be paid, good luck if you use a unreasonable rule to drive away resposible shooters.
lineofsight
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- Lower Mainland, BC
Think there is also a group that meets Wednesday nights to shoot 300 yards "Club 300." If you go to the website can have a look at pics of the facilities(http://www.missionrodandgun.com/disciplines/rifle/rifle.htm)
Pity am working or you could try my bolt action with mag extension (h t t p ://www.armstechllc.com/mag.htm) - 7 rounds of .308 goodnessouch. i will be out there tomorrow around noon
Will likely be there for the next general meeting though and hope to be early enough time to shoot before it starts.Think there is also a group that meets Wednesday nights to shoot 300 yards "Club 300." If you go to the website can have a look at pics of the facilities(http://www.missionrodandgun.com/disciplines/rifle/rifle.htm)
Pity am working or you could try my bolt action with mag extension (h t t p ://www.armstechllc.com/mag.htm) - 7 rounds of .308 goodness
I have been to club 300 shoots. Great bunch of guys. Its too bad that there is a little spite here about Mission, its a great club.
No spite. I would join again if there was a change in the one shot rule, I think the facility is great, and most of the people seem the same. The people I didn't like shouldn't be there for long, they are bloody dangerous, and I sure they'll get the boot eventually. (lack of muzzle control and drinking)
- Location
- Grande Prairie, Alberta
my buddy is a member there, but mainly for the shotgun and pistol ranges. he also hates the one shot rule. i'll be joining ridgedale for my close to home and sighting in range and abbotsford for my pistol/black rifle needs. however, i'm the kind of person who likes to be left alone when i shoot, so i'll go mid-week when there's no one at the range. i guess that would minimize any problems a person could have with a one shot rule. no one to offend, no one to complain.
i will continue to head to the bush when i want to shoot long range. much better practice shooting in terrain rather than at a range anyways and it's possible to get a much longer shot than on most local ranges.
i will continue to head to the bush when i want to shoot long range. much better practice shooting in terrain rather than at a range anyways and it's possible to get a much longer shot than on most local ranges.
There was more than one range, the 2 that were on SFU land were closed because of developers pressuring the university to close them or they would not start development on the endownment land at the top of the mountain, not because of suicide.
I am not a member, but I have competed at Mission several times in their ISSF matches. They have a nice facility and their executive seems like a pretty dialed-in bunch.
If you don't like the rules, I guess you are completely free to patronize another club. Personally, I don't have a problem with a one-shot rule. I left the club to which I formerly belonged because they allowed PAL courses to shoot there, and the level of competence amongst both the instructors and their students was disturbing.
I suppose if it is the opinion of the majority, use the mechanisms in place to affect those changes, or seek a nomination to their executive. Sh*t-lipping the club from the anonymity of an on-line forum is pretty lame.
If you don't like the rules, I guess you are completely free to patronize another club. Personally, I don't have a problem with a one-shot rule. I left the club to which I formerly belonged because they allowed PAL courses to shoot there, and the level of competence amongst both the instructors and their students was disturbing.
I suppose if it is the opinion of the majority, use the mechanisms in place to affect those changes, or seek a nomination to their executive. Sh*t-lipping the club from the anonymity of an on-line forum is pretty lame.
Well said. And for those that implied that there has been drinking at Mission R&G give your head a shake. I have NEVER in my years so much as seen a beer on the firing line, and to suggest drinking while shooting? Well that's just nonsensical.
If anyone wants to come out to Mission, I will be there tomorrow from about 11 to 3. I am not on the board, but am a active member and I think that this ####e is just a little silly. Mission is the strongest and best club in the Vancouver area, bar none.
You don;t know what you are talking about. A mechanism was in place. When the submissions didn;t support the status quo, it was swept under the carpet.
Wow, time flies. It was two years ago.
BTW I'm one of the five members selected to be on the panel to decide what to do at the Mission range....so you can say I'm a little biased
If you are a member PLEASE make sure you send in your opinion
Ante
okay, we emailed and submitted. So what were the results and why don't my emails get returned when I ask what happened?
and finally,
So is it a safety issue? as the Rifle Chairman told us two years ago?? or is it to "enforce the retards"??
This is getting to be like the proverbial dead horse....stop beating it please....sheesh
It was swept under the carpet by the Exec. How about answering a simple question; How many submissions were received? And how many were for, and how many were against keeping the rule in place?
Oldsmobiler
CGN Regular
- Location
- Coquitlam, BC
RGV it seems to me you have bigger issues that the single shot rule at Mission. 
The main reason for the single shot rule is to prevent guys from shooting over the berms if they can't handle firearms in semi auto mode. I was part of the committee that looked into the issue and the biggest problem was the arc of fire. What I proposed was a little bit of flexibility to the rule and that during the range cleanup day (gee I don't remember seeing you there ) I would bring in some heavy equipment to build up the 300 yard berm as big as I could in the time I had. Trying to please everyone (from pistol shooters, silhouette shooters & regular rifle guys) I only had a little bit more than a day to do what I could. I raised the retaining wall blocks one more level and dumped 10 loads of sand back there (250 tons) If I had a week I would have built that berm back there as big as the one protecting the shot gun guys - 40 feet. I still might do that this summer...will have a meeting with the Pres and Rifle Chair to discuss options.
Now to answer your question RGV - how many entries did we have for the one shot rule change? Not sure. If you want me to make you happy so you don't get your pretty pink panties in a knot I'll ask and let you know
Second - yes it is a safety rule because its the retards who seem to break safety rules all the time. Responsible shooters that know the firearm and are practicing for matches (service rifle for example) don't go there to hose the place down to hear the rifle go bang. Every shot hits a berm and its a steady slow fire....its not a contest to see who can shoot the most
Now if you have an issue with the rule why don't you talk to the rifle chair instead of emailing (since that didn't work for you) or whining about it on a public forum to make youself look intelligent
I'm very content with the current rule at the rifle range. I will be RSO'ing full days very soon this summer as part of my support of the club and will let you guys know what I see during that time.
Ante
The main reason for the single shot rule is to prevent guys from shooting over the berms if they can't handle firearms in semi auto mode. I was part of the committee that looked into the issue and the biggest problem was the arc of fire. What I proposed was a little bit of flexibility to the rule and that during the range cleanup day (gee I don't remember seeing you there
) I would bring in some heavy equipment to build up the 300 yard berm as big as I could in the time I had. Trying to please everyone (from pistol shooters, silhouette shooters & regular rifle guys) I only had a little bit more than a day to do what I could. I raised the retaining wall blocks one more level and dumped 10 loads of sand back there (250 tons) If I had a week I would have built that berm back there as big as the one protecting the shot gun guys - 40 feet. I still might do that this summer...will have a meeting with the Pres and Rifle Chair to discuss options.Now to answer your question RGV - how many entries did we have for the one shot rule change? Not sure. If you want me to make you happy so you don't get your pretty pink panties in a knot I'll ask and let you know
Second - yes it is a safety rule because its the retards who seem to break safety rules all the time. Responsible shooters that know the firearm and are practicing for matches (service rifle for example) don't go there to hose the place down to hear the rifle go bang. Every shot hits a berm and its a steady slow fire....its not a contest to see who can shoot the most
Now if you have an issue with the rule why don't you talk to the rifle chair instead of emailing (since that didn't work for you) or whining about it on a public forum to make youself look intelligent
I'm very content with the current rule at the rifle range. I will be RSO'ing full days very soon this summer as part of my support of the club and will let you guys know what I see during that time.
Ante
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Wow!!
I'm whining on a public forum to make myself look intelligent?
There are two simple issues.
Firstly, the single-shot rule, is just like Bill C68; Restrict and regulate everybody, rather than come down on the offenders and address the real issues, whether safety, inconsiderate behavior, or "enforcing the retards", as you call it.
Secondly, wondering why the Exec requested submissions, then never came forward with the results and conclusions, other than retaining the status quo, is not whining, or getting ones panties in a knot. In fact, it speaks more of the condition of the Exec's panties, rather than mine.
Finally, you seem to like the rule. No wonder, you are an RSO, know the secret handshake, and as such, you can shoot out of the magazine all you want, and those who don't have the time or desire to become an RSO cannot. Hmmmmmm. How credible. How many years have you been an RSO at MDRG anyways?
I'm whining on a public forum to make myself look intelligent?
There are two simple issues.
Firstly, the single-shot rule, is just like Bill C68; Restrict and regulate everybody, rather than come down on the offenders and address the real issues, whether safety, inconsiderate behavior, or "enforcing the retards", as you call it.
Secondly, wondering why the Exec requested submissions, then never came forward with the results and conclusions, other than retaining the status quo, is not whining, or getting ones panties in a knot. In fact, it speaks more of the condition of the Exec's panties, rather than mine.
Finally, you seem to like the rule. No wonder, you are an RSO, know the secret handshake, and as such, you can shoot out of the magazine all you want, and those who don't have the time or desire to become an RSO cannot. Hmmmmmm. How credible. How many years have you been an RSO at MDRG anyways?
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Oldsmobiler
CGN Regular
- Location
- Coquitlam, BC
To each his (or her) own. I've been a member there for several years, although, due to other priorities, I've only been up there a few times in the last year (). However, IMHO it's a good facility. When I can get up there, it's usually on a weekday as I prefer to avoid crowds, but the vast majority of folks I've met there have been pleasant, intelligent and responsible.
My only complaint is the $20 fee for visitors, which I think is too high unless you're going to be there all day. The Exec. thinks this encourages people to become members, and since the membership seems to have grown considerably, perhaps they are right. (I guess if I want to take my gf to the pistol range, I'll just have to eat the $20.)
Fortunately there are other options in the area, so hopefully everyone can join a facility that suits their interests.
Hmmm... A portable wire screen for the use of people who are given the OK to shoot semi-auto might be a good idea. Maybe a sound-absorptive one for people with muzzle brakes, too. (D**n, yet another project for when I get the ^$^%*$^& house built. )
Stuart
(). However, IMHO it's a good facility. When I can get up there, it's usually on a weekday as I prefer to avoid crowds, but the vast majority of folks I've met there have been pleasant, intelligent and responsible. My only complaint is the $20 fee for visitors, which I think is too high unless you're going to be there all day. The Exec. thinks this encourages people to become members, and since the membership seems to have grown considerably, perhaps they are right. (I guess if I want to take my gf to the pistol range, I'll just have to eat the $20.)
Fortunately there are other options in the area, so hopefully everyone can join a facility that suits their interests.
Hmmm... A portable wire screen for the use of people who are given the OK to shoot semi-auto might be a good idea. Maybe a sound-absorptive one for people with muzzle brakes, too. (D**n, yet another project for when I get the ^$^%*$^& house built. )
StuartI was a member of Mission R&G for many years but I left 3 years ago because of one range Nazi and a handful of A-holes who thought the range belong only to them. Too bad for me because I do miss shooting at 300 meters. Oh well, maybe I will be back sometime in the future.
who thought the range belong only to them. Too bad for me because I do miss shooting at 300 meters. Oh well, maybe I will be back sometime in the future.
Oldsmobiler
CGN Regular
- Location
- Coquitlam, BC
Now if we can figure a way to catch the super valuable brass at the same time it would be perfect.
