I was thinking about joining but would like a little clarification about what each of the things below entail.

 

 

Each member donates 12 hours per year to help run and maintain the club.

What kind of stuff does this entail?

 

The new probationary member is required to observe at least five scheduled events in the next six months

Ok this part I think I understand.

 

and participate in two or more of those events.

I am not a gun games kind of person, but would not mind helping out with scoring or stuff like that. Is that considered participation or do you actually have to be a contestant in an event?

 

Any help appreciated.

Each member donates 12 hours per year to help run and maintain the club.

What kind of stuff does this entail?

 

These jobs vary from range clean up to light construction. They send out an email asking for people to work and describe the required work in the email.

 

The new probationary member is required to observe at least five scheduled events in the next six months

Ok this part I think I understand.

 

and participate in two or more of those events.

I am not a gun games kind of person, but would not mind helping out with scoring or stuff like that. Is that considered participation or do you actually have to be a contestant in an event?

 

I believe you actually have to participate in the event as a shooter. It doesn't have to be run and gun like USPSA or IDPA. The static steel events are just like shooting at paper targets only the targets are steel There is no pressure to shoot quickly, just safely. But, I warn you. Once you try one of the events, you will be hooked. There are others also. Bullseye, shotgun, black powder, etc. This is mostly to introduce you to what is available at the club.

 

It really is a nice club with something fun going on most of the time.

I was thinking about joining but would like a little clarification about what each of the things below entail.

 

 

Each member donates 12 hours per year to help run and maintain the club.

What kind of stuff does this entail?

 

The new probationary member is required to observe at least five scheduled events in the next six months

Ok this part I think I understand.

 

and participate in two or more of those events.

I am not a gun games kind of person, but would not mind helping out with scoring or stuff like that. Is that considered participation or do you actually have to be a contestant in an event?

 

Any help appreciated.

 

Since Steve answered the other question about Work-Hours (except to say that Probationary Members aren't required to do any), I'll concentrate my reply to the Observations and Participations question enboldened above.

 

Five events in six months isn't hard to do at all, and you're only required to actually SHOOT (participate) in two, and you get to pick which two from the entire list of our Activity Calendar for the Leagues. If you don't want to do a "Gun Game", then may I suggest Bullseye Pistol or High Power Rifle or our Shotgun League. Or let the Black Powder Chairman know you're coming and he'll supply you with what you'll need to shoot an entire Match (Guns and powder and balls)! Most folks that have a widened interest in firearms (like myself) just show-up and shoot all five events and that's just fine with the Membership Committee! At this point, Harry (hd2000) will probably chime-in and say he wishes he just shot all five, cause they're so much fun Dude!

 

The reason that this prerequesite for membership is there is that the Club wants to make sure that you handle your firearms safely in various situations. It's part of "Our" responsibility as a safe Club to make sure that we have folks who know which end of the gun gets pointed at the berms. So instead of forcing you to attend "classes", we instead ask to see what you look like at a couple League Matches, just to make sure that you're always exhibiting safe gun handling skills. The League Chairmen are an extension of the Board's eyes and ears, and we get to check-out your gun handling skills and make corrections (if ANY are needed, most times NOT). We're not looking for you to be competitive or make a high score, just be SAFE and have FUN! It's just one of the reasons that Old Bridge Members always feel safe at our Ranges, since we're all (every member) our own R-O's and have to shoot safely at all times, thereby leading by example. So it all boils-down to a trust issue. YOU have to demonstrate that you know enough safe gun handling to be trusted to be left alone to R-O yourself.

 

There's a distinct difference between belonging to a private club and a commercial range. NOT having to worry about being swept every time you're at a firing line is just one reason, and there are multiple others, as you'll find-out along the way. And it's a great place to make new, like-minded friends too!

 

Our next Sign-Up and Safety Check (where you become a Member) is on the second Sunday of July (the 8th) and starts PROMPTLY @ 9:00 am (get there @ 8:45 to park) at our Indoor Range. It takes between 2-3 hours for the process and when you leave, you're a card-carrying Probationary Member with keys and combos to both the Indoor and Outdoor Ranges, and can go and shoot at either one THAT DAY! All that's required is that you bring a hand gun (.22 up to .45, NO magnum rounds, but a .357 with .38's is fine). or a .22 LR rifle, some ammo. your NJFID, your NRA Card (apply on-line if you're not a member) and your checkbook. Come to the presentation, listen to our Membership Committee, receive a copy of our By-Laws and Range Rules, demonstrate safe gun handling skills, and be invited to join. Lots of Forum Members here are Members of the Club, and for good reason!

 

Hope to see you soon!

 

Dave Rosenthal

PPC League Chairman,

Old Bridge Rifle and Pistol Club

Edited June 26, 201214 yr by Smokin .50

Only 1 correction and this is for Dave, I did shoot all 5, I didn't observe any, I just know all who have come to just observe have always say they wish they just shot it, and to note, never heard anyone say after they shot a match, " I wish I just observed" LOL

 

Now I have heard a lot of people say I will get into reloading or I can't wait till the next match, or what's the next fun thing to shoot like kids the night before X-Mass..

I took the plunge last month and I'm glad I did. It does cost some bread but I'm dumping that much on range fees and gas anyway. My gift to myself for all my hard work and for making a commitment to buy lower cost or used guns.

 

I went to the third Sunday extravaganza last month intending to observe. Instead, I shot steel. I only had 2 mags so heavyopp Nd nickc lent me some mags for my mkiii

 

I'm so glad I did. And I'm not a "gun games" guy at all.

 

Jim

The steel shoots get addictive real quick. I just wish i could shoot more but my schedule doesnt allow it. Hopefully i can get a bunch in in July since i have a weekend and a couple weekend days.

Only 1 correction and this is for Dave, I did shoot all 5, I didn't observe any, I just know all who have come to just observe have always say they wish they just shot it, and to note, never heard anyone say after they shot a match, " I wish I just observed" LOL

 

Now I have heard a lot of people say I will get into reloading or I can't wait till the next match, or what's the next fun thing to shoot like kids the night before X-Mass..

 

O-K Harry,

 

I gladly stand corrected, lol! But it is YOU that keeps sayin, "You'll WISH you showed-up with yer gun, DUDE! LOL!

 

Glad all you guys are members too!

 

Dave