Middle TN Meet & Shoot *** MAY 16th 2009 ***

[TGO David]

The warm weather is finally here again and that means it's time to kick off another season of TGO Middle TN Meet & Shoots !!!

WHEN: SATURDAY, MAY 16th @ 11:00am

WHAT: Middle Tennessee TGO Meet & Shoot

WHERE: Spring Hill, TN (Owl Hollow Shooting Range)

Cost to shoot as a guest is $5.00 per person. You must supply your own eye and ear protection, paper targets and target hanging materials.

Rifle lanes require a heavy duty stapler and cardboard to hang targets to the backstops. The handgun pit requires cardboard, stapler and/or heavy tape to hang targets from the backstop.

Recommend that you bring insect repellent and bottled water or soft drinks. Alcohol is not allowed! Weather dependent, also bring sunscreen and/or shoes that you don't mind getting muddy and dirty. This is an OUTDOOR range.

Directions To Owl Hollow Shooting Range

Range is located approximately 10 miles south of downtown Franklin, Tennessee in Williamson county. From I-65 South/North take the Peytonsville Road exit, #61; go West about .7 mile to the red light at South US 431 (Lewisburg Pike); turn South (towards Lewisburg) onto US 431 and go approximately 6.5 miles to Owl Hollow Road; turn west onto Owl Hollow Road; the range is located approximately 1.1 miles on the left side of the road.

Approximate GPS Coordinates for those with GPS devices: Latitude 35.7606 N ; Longitude -86.8571 W

*** There will not be an organized lunch connected to this month's get together ***

Important Update Regarding Owl Hollow:

As many of you know, the Owl Hollow Gun Club no longer has the lease for the shooting range. The range is now being run by the landowner. I spoke with the landowner yesterday and he is fine with us continuing to meet there during the summer provided that we police ourselves and ensure that everyone is being safe and responsible.

Some changes that should be mentioned are:

There is now only the 25yd pistol pit. The short pistol pit has been closed down as of this writing. Only handgun calibers may be shot in the pistol pit. Centerfire rifle calibers may not. We did shoot some defensive shotgun (12ga) in the pistol pit yesterday and the owner did not appear to have a problem with that.

Full auto weapons are not allowed to be fired in full auto. If you have a full auto, you can bring it and shoot it but you have to stay in single fire mode.

Rapid firing is permissible as long as it is kept in 3-round, controlled strings. Bump firing is forbidden.

Anyone doing anything unsafe will be asked to leave. Period.

That's pretty much it. We will review these rules again on the day of the event just to make sure that there are no gray areas. It's imperative that we respect the wishes of the landowner if we want to be allowed to meet there again.

Look forward to seeing you guys there!

[Guest JHatmaker]

Excellent, sounds great. I'll be there.

[Daniel]

Looks like I need to find some ammo.

[Guest VolMickey]

Anyone in West Tennessee looking to do something like this?

[Westwindmike]

I'll be there.

[Guest AmericanWorkMule]

I wanna go too!

Just have to find some 45 ACP

Can I bring my Thompson 1928?

[Guest GT_Rat]

I'm need to make this to get my new AR out for the first time.

I need to find some .223 and some .45 first. And a couple extra mags.

[xd shooter]

Shazam Glad you got it worked out David "THANKS".

I will do my best to be there & I have my ammo:D

[Guest GT_Rat]

Picked up 200 rnds of UMC at Dicks for $120. Not a great price but they had it in stock.

[Guest Schmootika]

I wanna go too!

Just have to find some 45 ACP

Can I bring my Thompson 1928?

You have a 28 Thompson? My 27 would love to shoot along side of you but alas I will be in Louisville that weekend.

[BimmerFreak]

Wonder if I should wear my orange hat.......

[Shima]

Wonder if I should wear my orange hat.......

Now, That's funny.

[TGO David]

Wonder if I should wear my orange hat.......

Those guys are thankfully far removed from the facility now.

[Guest SMZRU275]

Anyone in West Tennessee looking to do something like this?

I would love something like this in the Western side of the state.

Might try to make this.

[ShaunM]

Those guys are thankfully far removed from the facility now.

Thank goodness. Maybe I will bring a black powder rifle . No really I will be there. David you should bring those zombie targets again if you have any left.

[TGO David]

I've got a few of them left. I'll be sure to bring them.

[MikeW]

I will try my best to make this if my work schedule allows. I have new goodies that I need to try out.

[Jasongar8]

Can you shoot .50 BMG out there?

-Jason G

[HanSolo]

I will be there. It has been a long time since I have seen most of you guys and I am looking forward to it.

Steve

[TGO David]

I will try my best to make this if my work schedule allows. I have new goodies that I need to try out.

To the best of my knowledge, yes. Or at least you could when OHGC ran the place. The limitation was that it had to be on the rifle lanes of course.

[Superman]

Count me in.

[Guest tedbo]

Adding that the 16th is ARMED FORCES DAY!

Perfect! Sa-lute!

I will try to be there and meet some of ya.

[TGO David]

@tedbo - I was looking at the calendar yesterday and noticed that as well.

[Guest JHatmaker]

I've got 14 names down, with about 10 of you as definates. I'm sure they'll be some folks that'll show up who haven't posted, and some who posted and can't make it, but with that # as an estimate, I'll be able to bring us some lunch and drinks to have on hand. Don't get too excited, I'm thinking sandwiches, few bags of chips etc.

Look forward to meeting some new folks this weekend.

Edited May 11, 2009 by JHatmaker

[Guest themark712]

As many of you know, the Owl Hollow Gun Club no longer has the lease for the shooting range. The range is now being run by the landowner. I spoke with the landowner yesterday and he is fine with us continuing to meet there during the summer provided that we police ourselves and ensure that everyone is being safe and responsible.

I would love to be out there, but I have another appointment that morning and am not sure if I'll be away in time, but it's great that we're able to be back at OH, minus those "others."

David, do you know if the landowner is offering any kind of long-term membership options?