ATHL Match #12 - Sunday September 28th, 2008 (Photos Added)

[Dragoon]

The Alberta Tactical Handgun League will be holding its next match at the MVMA range west of Olds on Sunday, September 28th.

The match will consist of 8 stages and 120 rounds.

Registration will be from 0815 to 0915. A shooters meeting will be held at at approx 0915 and shooting will start NLT 0930.

The long term weather forecast looks great but this being southern Alberta there is also potential for change.

(http://www.theweathernetwork.com/weather/CAAB0235)

If you'd like a PDF of the Match Copy, PM me your e-mail address.

This promises to be ATHL's biggest match yet.

 

[banskopivo]

Great match today!

Good work Jay and John ( and as always, to the folks who helped set up!)!!

 

[Dragoon]

Yes, it was a great match today, Steph! The weather couldn't have been better and more ATHL records were achieved!!!!

48 shooters competed in eight great stages and fired in excess of 6000 rounds of various calibres!

And 11 shooters enjoyed their first ATHL match

It was also the first ATHL match where all five IDPA Divisions were represented (6 X CDP, 11 x ESP, 21 x SSP, 2 x ESR and 8 x SSR competitors).

Here's how things panned out: (red text indicates trophies to be presented at the ATHL AGM)


CDP

Sharpshooter

Jay B. 182.81 (47) Match Winner - CDP

Marksman

Mike J. 190.87 (10) 1st Marksman - CDP and Most Accurate Shooter
Dave E. 242.02 (102)
Ron M. 400.21 (77)

Novice

Jeff M. 286.63 (57)

Unclassified

David G. 297.05 (17)


ESP

Expert

Mass N. 161.19 (30) Match Winner - ESP

Marksman

John V. 195.85 (41) 2nd Overall - ESP

Novice

Bruce G. 228.72 (86) 1st Novice - ESP
Chad E. 233.91 (31) 2nd Novice - ESP
Joe P. 259.58 (32)
Dan C. 311.87 (80)
Roger W. 358.97 (111)

Unclassified

David T. 243.69 (85) 1st Unclassified - ESP
Terrie J. 264.36 (38) 2nd Unclassified - ESP
Bob G. 282.97 (96)
Brett T. 353.42 (136)


SSP

Master

Scot S. 170.11 (39) Match Winner - SSP

Sharpshooter

Mike Pi. 227.07 (31)
Peter L. 237.79 (70)

Marksman

Mike B. 205.36 (44) 1st Marksman - SSP
Mike M-Z. 206.41 (48) 2nd Marksman - SSP
Norm R. 227.99 (50) 3rd Marksman - SSP
James J. 229.24 (68) 4th Marksman - SSP
Greg H. 234.47 (76)
John H. 236.01 (31)
Mike Pe. 238.91 (72)
Jim S. 242.41 (41)
Dave M. 245.14 (60)
Shawn M. 250.27 (65)
Wayne G. 257.07 (74)
Chris St. 284.88 (72)

Novice

Steph A. 283.75 (92)
Arthur L. 285.36 (48)

Unclassified

Sam Bo. 238.27 (42) 1st Unclassified - SSP
Tim H. 290.45 (90)
Chris Si. 371.45 (77)
Levi G. 414.29 (103)


ESR

Marksman

Joe B. 317.74 (54)

Unclassified

Monty M. 310.99 (108) Match Winner - ESR


SSR

Expert

Joe T. 241.12 (68) Match Winner - SSR

Sharpshooter

Duane S. 281.06 (40) 2nd Overall - SSR

Marksman

Rick E. 288.80 (81) 1st Marksman - SSR
Dan T. 291.26 (54) Top Junior

Novice

Jonathan S. 298.04 (15) 1st Novice - SSR
Jeff C. 373.45 (104)
Brennan S. 381.21 (68)
Sandy J. 735.40 (89)


Congratulations to all!


I'll post some photos as soon as I'm able.....

 

[heavenIsAlie]

thanks for the lending of the revolver mass! great gun, you are going to love it when you get to shooting it lol

the single action trigger can be set off by your shadow

 

[CaptV]

Thanks to Everyone for making it a great match! Record numbers, lots of new shooters, perfect weather...it couldn't get much better.

Is there interest in a "Rainwater Revisited" in 2009?

 

[heavenIsAlie]

as long as you keep up the witty stage descriptions and target rich environments!

stages were awesome

 

[Jim S]

Once again, the Guys and Gals at ATHL were a hoot. Thanks to the Match Directors, I especially enjoyed The rifle stage. Mass, as always, you're the best, thanks. Revisiting Rainwater in 2009 is a great idea.

 

[Dragoon]

Thanks for the kind words Jim.

Yes, "Rainwater Revisited" in 2009 is a great idea! Might as well start the Planning now John!

But in the mean time, as promised, here are some photos from ATHL Match #12 - "Rainwater Security Consultants":

Mike M-Z waiting for the start signal on Stage 1 - 'El Presidente'.

Bob G. engaging targets on Stage 1. (Bob is a gunsmith from Rocky Mountain House. This was his first ATHL match.)

Jay B. waiting for the start signal on Stage 2 - 'El Generalissimo'.

Sam Bo. engaging targets from the supine position on Stage 2. (Sam is with the Alberta Sheriff's Dept and it was his first ATHL match too.)

Dave M. engaging the targets on Stage 2. (Dave is a Reserve infantry sergeant who worked as a 'contractor' in Iraq a couple of years ago.)

Mike J. re-engaging the targets from P2 on Stage 2.

Roger W. holding the CZ 858 at the 'low ready' waiting for the start signal on Stage 3 - 'Gate Guard'.

Dan C. engaging the initial targets in 'Tactical Sequence' with the CZ 858 on Stage 3.

Jim S. re-engaging the initial targets with his handgun on Stage 3.

Bruce G. engaging the remaining targets at P2 of Stage 3. (The shooter had the choice to either engage these targets in 'Tactical Priority' while using 'high cover' or in 'Tactical Sequence' using 'low cover'. Most chose high cover.)

Jay B. giving the stage briefing on Stage 4 - 'Hostage'.

Brennan S. 'loading and making ready' on Stage 4.

SO Rick E. makes sure the 'restraints' are secure on Joe B. before giving the start signal on Stage 4.

Steph A. retrieves his pistol from the briefcase after setting himself free from the 'restraints' at the start of Stage 4.

Scot S. engaging the targets in 'Tactical Sequence' on Stage 4.

Terrie J. reloading his 9mm 1911 on Stage 4. (Terrie is also from Rocky Mountain House.)

Rick E. reloading his 4" Python (his revolver, not his.........uhhh, nevermind) on Stage 4.

Squad 5 taking their lunch break while waiting to get on Bay 1.

Rick E. gives the stage briefing for Stage 5 - 'The Bodyguard'.

John H. waiting for the start signal on Stage 5.

Levi G. engaging the initial target with a 'head shot' - 'strong hand only' on Stage 5.

Dave G. engaging the second target 'strong hand only' on Stage 5. (Dave is Levi's grandfather.)

Chad E. engaging the last targets in 'Tactical Priority' on Stage 5.

Sandy J. engaging the distant targets on Stage 5.

Me 'loading and making ready' on Stage 6 - 'Barrel Roll'.

Me engaging the initial target from behind cover on Stage 6.

Squad 3 taking a break and waiting to get on Bay 4.

Me engaging the initial targets with 'two to the body and one to the head' on String 1 of Stage 7 - 'Market Day'.

Arthur L. doing a 'slide lock reload' to engage the last targets of String 1 of Stage 7.

John H. indicating he's ready to start String 2 of Stage 7.

John H. engaging the target through the 'window' and from cover on String 2 of Stage 7.

Me moving to the last position to engage the remaining targets on String 2 of Stage 7.

Greg H. waiting for the start signal on Stage 8 - 'Convoy escort'.

David T. engaging the initial targets from inside the car on Stage 8. (David and his son Brett came all the way from the Lethbridge area to participate in their first ATHL match. They tell me it won't be their last!)

Joe T. engaging the distant targets from P2 on Stage 8. (Joe borrowed my S&W Model 66 'snubby' for the match. This resulted in getting tagged with the nickname 'Two Inch T***er'. But in the end Joe was Match Winner in SSR. So I guess 'size doesn't matter' after all.....)

Mike Pi. engaging the distant targets from P2 of String 8.

Dan T. reloading his revolver before moving to P3 of Stage 8. (Dan recently attained '5 Gun Marksman' status and as far as we know, is the first 'Junior' to attain that status. Well done Dan! )

Me 'high tailing it' to P3 after doing a 'Tactical Reload' from low cover at P2 on Stage 8.

David's son Brett T. doing a 'Reload with Retention' to finish off the remaining targets on stage 8.

Dave E. using cover well to engage the last two targets on Stage 8.


Another great match is history. The season ending 'year end championships' is scheduled for the Sunday of Thanksgiving weekend. Stay tuned.....