MINIs on the range

[cmcveay]

To not conflict with holidays and the Meet and Greet, I'm plopping this event down on the 10th of December.

 

If anyone has a range preference (Blue Ridge, NRA or others), please speak up and we can choose where we go. To accommodate the "night owls" in the group, let's plan on meeting up at 10:30 so we can spend some time on the range and then stop for lunch afterward.

 

There is a show at Dulles Town Center this weekend and I'm going to be making an "ammo run" to be ready.

[TGGRRR (Ali)]

So can I borrow a weapon or should I plan to rent one?

[RyanMBlue]

I love Silver Eagle Group. They just remodeled and have tons of space, as well as a boat load of rental options.

[TGGRRR (Ali)]

I have a friend that works at NRA, but she can't get us discounts

[smcurry83]

Silver Eagle is probably the nicest range in the area.

[cmcveay]

I've got a pair of Glocks in .40 S&W and a Ruger MkIII in .22 that are open for use by all.

[TGGRRR (Ali)]

I've got a pair of Glocks in .40 S&W and a Ruger MkIII in .22 that are open for use by all.

 

Are any of those good for a wimpy wimp like me?

[Brian0758]

Are any of those good for a wimpy wimp like me?

 

Wimpies should use the Ruger MkIII in .22 :top:

 

unless you want to react like Quitta with my 9MM

[Stepsays]

I am up for going. I have a P226 and a AR-14 and they are open for use.

[astarte]

I'm voting for NRA since I have to take the dogs to march in the Leesburg parade that morning and then drive home wash the dog goo off myself and then switch cars (alexandria->leesburg->alexandria->?)

 

if anyone wants to come help strut two happy dogs in the leesburg parade as part of collie club and hand out candy canes you're welcome to go with me. Line up in Leesburg is at 9:30 (I'm going to have to carry the poor dogs out to the car as they're not usually up that early) I've got a SIG mosquito (.22) SIG .40 and Paraordinance 1911 (.45) all are easy to shoot with little recoil, although especially with the .45 I'd appreciate people who are shooting my stuff to grab ammo.

 

-l.

[Price]

I prefer NRA since I'm a member, but Blue Ridge is fine too... although, do they require to sign up for a membership, etc that would make one-time visit there rather costly?

 

Oh, I'll bring XD 9mm.

[Brian0758]

Blue Ridge does not require a membership to use the range. All we pay is the hourly rate per shooting lane.

[RyanMBlue]

I am up for going. I have a P226 and a AR-14 and they are open for use.

 

Love the SIGs. I have a P229 SAS Gen 2 that I just got a few weeks ago. They are a bit more expensive, but well worth it.

[cmcveay]

Okay, it's less than a week until this event and I'd like to use the Silver Eagle Group range. Hopefully, that won't run anyone off.

 

Here's a link to their range safety rules

If it's been a while or you've never handled a firearm, please read the rules closely and let me know before entering the range. We'll do a short safety/orientation/fam so that you are safe and comfortable.

 

Of course it goes without saying but please transport all weapons in accordance with applicable laws.

 

Here's the address:

44620 Guilford Drive

Suite 100

Ashburn, Virginia 20147

 

Here's what I'll bring:

Glock Model 22 and Model 23 (.40 S&W)

Ruger Mk III (.22LR)

North American Arms Derringer (.22LR and .22WMR)

(I haven't fired it since I bought it so that will be fun)

Bushmaster M4 Carbine (.223/5.56)

12ga Pump Shotgun

 

I've got ammo for all of them but if you'd like to shoot more than a magazine or two, please consider purchasing a box at the range as it can get expensive.

EDIT: Okay, unless someone makes a special request, the shotgun will stay home. They only allow slugs at the range and I don't have any of those.

 

Please don't forget your eye and hearing protection. I'll have foam ear plugs and the range usually has rental equipment as well.

Edited December 5, 2011 by cmcveay

[TGGRRR (Ali)]

Thanks for setting all of this up Craig

[TATTRAT]

Thanks for setting all of this up Craig

 

+1

 

I will try to make this. More than likely solo.

[cmcveay]

Bring 'em on! I sure hope someone will be willing to help be bring my range bag and cases in from the car...

 

See ya in the mornin!

[TATTRAT]

Good lord, what is the upper with the long scope?? And what is the lil Derringer?

 

 

POOP

 

I really, REALLY wanna go shoot some paper, grrrrrr!

[FAST060]

:nurse::nurse:Wasn't feeling well.

 

:argh: :argh:

 

:dontknow::dontknow:Thought it was allergies but I'm actually sick!

 

:banghead::banghead:

 

:sleep::sleep: Picked up some good drugs and now it's time to sleep.

 

I hope you kids have/had a great time.

[TGGRRR (Ali)]

I am so sorry you're sick Quitta, get some rest and get better.

 

We did have fun we were all safe and everything, Craig, Brian and Lauren came packing heat. I just borrowed. Craig let me shoot his assault rifle and the Rutger 22, which was very easy to use, by the end I knew how to load the magazine and change it out. Lauren let me shoot her 1911 45calibre. OK that thing was a bit dramatic. I shot it once, I can say I did it.

 

It was a learning experience for me.

[astarte]

It was great fun, everyone was awesome about sharing. You shot my Paraord. 1911 which fires a .45 caliber.

 

-Laura (not en) :-)

[TGGRRR (Ali)]

It was great fun, everyone was awesome about sharing. You shot my Paraord. 1911 which fires a .45 caliber.

 

-Laura (not en) :-)

 

Sorry, I'll get it right now :itsme:

 

I did shoot your car, but luckily it was with a Canon and not a gun

[cmcveay]

Good lord, what is the upper with the long scope?? And what is the lil Derringer?

 

 

POOP

 

I really, REALLY wanna go shoot some paper, grrrrrr!

 

Jono - the upper with the 6x9 scope is a heavy 20" tube. It works well to pick off zombies from a good distance. The one that's mounted on the lower is more "tactical" with the vertical foregrip, light, laser and a 3x scope.

 

The Derringer? A North American Arms .22LR or .22WMR. Fired it for the first time today and it's really, really well behaved, even in big hands!

 

We had a really good time and the Para Ordnance that Laura brought was an awesome firearm and it shoots really sweet groups.

[ORazor]

Hey all. I'm sorry I missed this. I have a Sig 226R, .40 - any chance of this happening again?

[IndiCooper]

I second that but on a Sunday!