Feb 2022 @ Saltwaters

Shot at Saltwaters Shooting Club, St. Augustine, FL.

Sporting clays. We shot both14 station courses. Well, we cheated a bit. Only shot 2 or 4 shells a station. Hit the targets and move to the next station. Of course, a few took more than 4 : )

You can walk the front course, but suggest you rent a cart for the back course. Most take a cart for either course, but I do see a few people walking (very few).

The club offers FITASC.

February Inter. Skeet Shoot @ Jacksonville

 Jacksonville Clay Target Sports International Open Skeet Shoot (Photos & Video)

I've covered a handful of International Skeet shoots at the Jacksonville (FL) in the last few years.  This I think was the best I've attended.  Didn't see any machine issues.  Can't remember off hand of any broken targets being launched. Sunny skies, but the wind did kick up a bit on Sunday PM.

The last squad I covered I almost didn't have to move my camera for doubles.  When I shoot doubles, I'm usually (always) chasing after the second target.  For the last squad it was bang, bang (including a young lady on the squad).  That fast...

Lady shooters look to be up and comers.  No matter where they placed, they seem to be happy for each other.

Thanks to shoot management for the invite and thanks for Sunday pizza!

Feb 2022 Visit @ Blackjack Sporting Clays

 We visited Blackjack Sporting Clays (FL) today. Not too happy with the route the GPS picked out, but now that I know how to get there.

We used LM, but didn't see anything IC couldn't handle. For me, not a big fan of the black targets on a number of machines. Turned out to be an eye test on a couple.

Not many, if any long crossers that I can remember. Did have some interesting setups. Fun with the rabbits.

Nice looking 5-stand. It reminded me of the old 5-stand at Club La Rue du Roy in Quebec. This was more impressive.

All cart paths are paved. Entrance to all stations is via a board walk. Don't remember seeing anywhere to sit on the course and no water (it was 86 degrees in the parking lot).

Enjoyed the club. Obviously, a club that host a number of local shooting events. At least two a week, looking at the club calendar. Nice layout in the back for functions.

Was able to shoot and rent a cart at member rates (retired military). $0.42 a target. Five or six card hiccups out on the course. The club made it right.

Very knowledgeable young lady working the desk (working on her college degree). Tip jar on the desk...+

If you go check the club calendar. Some days the club is closed until 1pm because of a local shoot. Some days it just one course that is closed.

Canada - Prohibited Firearms - May 1, 2020

Firearms deemed prohibited (illegal) as of May 1, 2020

Complete Listing.....

Regulations Amending the Regulations Prescribing Certain Firearms and Other Weapons, Components and Parts of Weapons, Accessories, Cartridge Magazines, Ammunition and Projectiles as Prohibited, Restricted or Non-Restricted: SOR/2020-96

The Regulations prohibit approximately 1 500 models of assault-style firearms, including current and future variants. The Regulations also prescribe the upper receivers of M16, AR-10, AR-15 and M4 pattern firearms to be prohibited devices.

The Regulations address gun violence and the threat to public safety by assault-style firearms. The Government of Canada recognizes that their inherent deadliness makes them unsuitable for civilian use and a serious threat to public safety given the degree to which they can increase the severity of mass shootings.

The Order Declaring an Amnesty Period (2020) (the Amnesty Order) accompanies the Regulations to protect individuals, who were in lawful possession of one or more of the newly prohibited firearms or prohibited devices on the day the Regulations came into force, from criminal liability for unlawful possession for the purpose of allowing individuals to come into compliance with the law.

During the amnesty period, the Government intends to implement a buy-back program to compensate affected owners for the value of their firearms after they are delivered to a police officer; however, until a buy-back program is offered, affected owners will not be eligible for compensation. An option to participate in a grandfathering regime would also be made available for affected owners. Further public communications on the buy-back program and the grandfathering regime will follow later.

The Regulations and the Amnesty Order come into force on the day they are made. The Amnesty Order expires on April 30, 2022.

Off Topic: Indoor Skydiving

We went INDOOR skydiving for the first time.

It was the wife's birthday and I was looking for something different instead of same old same old (we shot sporting clays the day before).

 Joe

Heide

We needed hands on assistance (the youngsters make it look easy), but wait until next time : )

Feb 2020 @ Tampa Bay Sporting Clays, Land O' Lakes, FL

Tampa Bay Sporting Clays

Pick your poison!

All sporting stations we shot had four machines.  

As well as White Flyer targets, the club also uses targets from Europe.  No issues with eurotargets.  Center hit and you get dust...

I don't know if members get a deal on ammunition but bring your own unless you want to pay over $8 per box.  Cart rental for non-member was $25.

The club offers other types of clay target shooting, as well as Olympic bunker trap.

Bunker

Feb 2020 @ Silver Dollar, Target Way, Odessa, FL

Silver Dollar Shooting Club

Passing by on the way to Tampa Bay Sporting Clays and dropped in to take a few photos.

A shoot was scheduled but didn't hang around to take photos.

Feb 2020 @ FishHawk Sporting Clays, Lithia, FL

FishHawk Sporting Clays

86 Degrees, but low humidity.

Targets for everyone.  Recommend you rent a cart.

The club also has skeet, trap, 5-stand and pistol.

Except for one machine that ran out of targets and a couple of broken targets we didn't have any issues (targets were discounted)  .

Bottled water available at a number of locations throughout the course.

Only 20 miles or so from Tampa.

Feb 2020 @ Amelia Shotgun Sports, Yulee, FL

Amelia Shotgun Sports

First visit since 2018.  Facilities and club house in great shape.

14 station sporting clays, 3 machines each.  Five other stations available for beginning shooters.  Skeet and trap is also shot.

Two or three machines I should have changed to a tighter choke, but overall an IC course.

We rented a cart but you can easily walk the course.

In the low 60's with a cool wind.  Put on my rain jacked for a bit more warmth.

Didn't shoot it but looks to be an interesting 5-Stand.

As a side note it cost me some years back, $2,500 to become a life member of the club.  The club was just opening and they were looking for seed money.

The deal was you chipped in $2,500 and in return you received a life family membership, the complete $2,500 returned in shooting (you had a $2500 account and they deducted targets shot, from the $2500) and you could shoot at the club seven days a week.  You also shot at a reduced rate.

Still shooting at a reduced rate but the $2500 is long gone!

Feb 2020 @ Saltwaters Shooting Club, St. Augustine, FL

Saltwaters Shooting Club

Sunday afternoon and crowded.  We bounced around from station to station instead of taking them in order.

A cart is a must and rentals are available ($6 per person).  A long walk if you don't. Members have use of a cart for free.

Two courses (moderate and one for the big boys).  Targets for all level of shooting.

$0.40 per target for non-members.

I think the last time I shot was in October.  A few medical issues have kept me off the range and just had a cortisone shot in each knee earlier this week.

First couple of shots my wrist were hurting, as well as my shoulder.  I missed the first six targets.  After a box the pain went away and more confident swinging the gun.  May take two or more outings before I'm back in any type of shooting form and before I even think of shooting trap (arm strength).

The wife shot her Beretta A300 Outlander Sporting for the first time.

Out of the box she had to have an adjustable comb installed and the stock shortened by 1/4 inch.

She shot two brands of shells.  1oz. 1200fps Fiocchi and Challenger.

Recoil wasn't an issue and no face slap.  Fit well in her shoulder and didn't have to feel for a sweet spot.  She thought it was lighter then her 1100 and found it well balanced.  No failures to fire.