August 2009 Middle Tennessee Meet & Shoot

[Guest JHatmaker]

Vote on which day will work for you better. As usual, we'll go with the majority's decision. Below is the general information for the meet at Owl Hollow gun range in Spring Hill, TN.

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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. The landowner 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.

Edited August 4, 2009 by JHatmaker

[redstategunnut]

It's football season for one of my sons, so Saturdays are out for me.

[Guest JHatmaker]

Wow, football has already started? Can't wait for the fall to get here.

[DavidCBaker]

I'm at a CIS course on Sunday, but I'd sure like to attend one of these. I voted for Saturday.

[Guest JHatmaker]

I'm at a CIS course on Sunday, but I'd sure like to attend one of these. I voted for Saturday.

Please let us know how the CIS course goes. Are you taking the Defensive Carbine class?

[LagerHead]

I'm at a CIS course on Sunday, but I'd sure like to attend one of these. I voted for Saturday.

I believe he's taking the Advanced Concealed Carry class, which I am also taking. If I am correct, I will see you there, David.

[DavidCBaker]

That's correct--see you there.

[Guest JHatmaker]

I believe he's taking the Advanced Concealed Carry class, which I am also taking. If I am correct, I will see you there, David.

LUCKY!!!

[Mark A]

I voted Sunday but I think I can make either...

Mark

[xd shooter]

I believe he's taking the Advanced Concealed Carry class, which I am also taking. If I am correct, I will see you there, David.

Looks like I should be at this one too.

I voted Sat.

[Jasongar8]

I work every Sat. so I voted Sunday.

-Jason G

[Guest Bronker]

I believe he's taking the Advanced Concealed Carry class, which I am also taking. If I am correct, I will see you there, David.

In keeping with this trend...the wife and I will ALSO be at this class! See you fellers there. JHat, if this keeps up, maybe the best TGO gathering spot will be Todd's class!!!

[Shima]

Wow, Todd's gonna have a great turnout.

[Guest JHatmaker]

Maybe we should all just show up at his place...

[Guest ScottD]

I'll be in Huntsville for the Huntsville Hamfest

[Jasongar8]

I'll be in Huntsville for the Huntsville Hamfest

Not to get off topic too bad, but what exactly does a "hamfest" involve?

-Jason G

[Guest ScottD]

Not to get off topic too bad, but what exactly does a "hamfest" involve?

-Jason G

Giant flea market full of amateur radio equipment.

[Shima]

I originally voted on saturday, but the inlaws are in town so sunday would be better but it won't let me change my vote.

[StPatrick]

Forgive my newbity, but I read the above as meaning that anything less than 25 yards will not be available. Is this correct? If so, I have work to do, because my gun still shoots way straighter than I do. As soon as I get this issue fixed, I'll join all you fine ladies and gentlemen.

[xd shooter]

there used to be a 10 yrd & 25 yrd pistol pit.

They closed the 10 yrd.

Still have 25, 50, & 100 yrd on the rifle side.

[Daniel]

The pistol pit has marking for every 5 yards. You can move up.

[Guest NeuralFizz]

Really hope this gets voted for Saturday. If so, my brother and I can come. I'm really looking forward to it!

[Smith]

I'm still trying to make one of these. Sundays are no good for me. Please make it Saturday and I can do it!

[Guest NeuralFizz]

Dun dun dun! The vote is tied at 11 each. Remember kids, Saturday is the best day!

[Jasongar8]

I thought we were going to do Saturday one month and Sunday the next?

-Jason G