Reloading Equip. & Supplies Garage Sale at TCMSA

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What: Powder, primers, brass, bullets, targets, reloading presses, dies, holsters, etc. A complete list is attached and we expect the list of items for sale to increase. Most goods will be priced at 75% off retail and open to negotiation.

When: 9:30 to 11:30 on June 15th

Where: This sale will be held at the TCMSA Bullseye Range, located 1.7 miles North from the Highway 12/I-182 Kahlotus Highway off ramp. The entrance to the range is marked by a large tree on the right at the bottom of the hill. Turn right through the open gate with metallic silhouettes on the top. Drive past the law enforcement range on the left and travel another 1/3 mile down the road to where the road ends in the range parking lot. The Garage sale will be on your left by the 8’high concrete block wall. See https://tcmsa.org/map/ for a map.

Why: This event is being held to disposition the reloading equipment and supplies from the estate of the recently passed Matthew Nolen, an avid shooter and reloading enthusiast. The family has requested that his equipment be offered to fellow shooters.

If you also have reloading equipment and supplies to sell, you are welcome to come early to setup your supplies and equipment that you would like to sell. This Garage Sale is limited to reloading supplies, reloading equipment and similar items.

To reserve your spot, call or text Mark Mansell at 509.366.5251. Bring your table or use ours. We have 10 – 4’x2’ tables to display items for sale.

Mark Mansell Sale List

Please note that firearms and anything prohibited (e.g., AR parts, high capacity magazines, …) by law in the State of Washington may not be sold at this Garage Sale.

Introduction to Bullseye

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TCMSA now has scheduled Bullseye Pistol matches.  They are currently shooting the .22 LR portion on a weekly schedule.  On Saturday, May 25,2024, they will be holding an intro to Bullseye, at no cost, for members to see what it is all about.

Members involved in this discipline will be at the range from 0900 to 1100 to demonstrate the course of fire and provide .22LR pistols to try out.  If you have any .22LR pistol such as Ruger semi autos, Browning Buckmark, S&W autos or any other, bring them with you.

This is a great opportunity to get involved with a group that is more than willing to help new shooters.

For more information or questions contact; Mark Mansell mamansell@gmail.com

Hot/Cold Reminder For 50yd. Range

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Until the improvements at the 50-yard range render it completely independent, members using the main range must contact individuals at the fifty-yard range before going cold at the main range. This requires physically walking down to the fifty-yard range and making personal contact.

This protocol is particularly crucial on Friday mornings during the pistol bullseye match. Similar to other matches held at our range, the match director regulates the hot/cold sequence of the range during competitions.

While it may be inconvenient to establish contact until the range operates independently, it is essential for everyone’s safety until the improvements are finished.

Gaylord Baker & Mark Johnson

Introduction to Bullseye Shooting

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TCMSA Invitation for Hands on Introduction to Bullseye Shooting

Where: TCMSA (New Range)

When: Saturday, May 25th 9:00-11:00, 2024

Event Description: Interested shooters are invited to try Bullseye shooting and get some coaching. Targets, semi-automatic pistols, and ammunition will be provided. Bring your glasses (prescription or safety and hearing protection). Bullseye shooting is open to any 22 LR pistol (Red Dot, Iron Sights or 1 X Scopes). Come join us and check out Bullseye Shooting. You may bring your own pistol and ammo if you prefer. And, if you are already familiar with Bullseye, come and show us your skill.

Cost: Free (donations accepted)

Eligibility: Any safe shooter 12 years old – Sr. Adult (boys & girls, men & women)

Background: TCMSA now has a Bullseye range (25 and 50 yards) and we currently shoot every Friday at 8:30AM Some have shown interest in learning about the event; so, we are offering interested shooters the opportunity to try Bullseye shooting and learn about the sport.

What is Bullseye Shooting? Bullseye Pistol Shooting is an addictive lifetime sport. It is timed, precision, one-handed pistol shooting. It is a recognized sport by the NRA, CMP, Military and Olympics. Several colleges across the US even offer scholarships. The course of fire consists of slow-, timed- and rapid-fire. The slow-fire event is 10 shots in 10 minutes shot at 50 yds. Timed is 5 shots in 20 seconds, shot twice, and rapid is five shots in 10 seconds, shot twice. Both are shot at 25 yds.

Reserve your spot: If plan to attend, please contact mark mansell at mamansell@gmail.com so we have enough equipment on hand.

Don’t be this guy

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Part of the target system used at the 22 LR 50 yd range was damaged recently. The attached picture shows that the risers which are used to hold the actual target frame when shooting offhand at 25 yards were used to staple targets on. DO NOT staple targets to them. They are not a target frame.

Bullseye Pistol Introduction

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Bullseye Pistol Shooting is timed, precision, one-handed, Olympic-style pistol shooting. It is a lifetime sport and shooters can be competitive well into their 70’s +.

At TCMSA, we are introducing bullseye shooting on the new range. Each shooting lane will have a table to shoot from and targets are furnished. Various pistols and calibers are used in Bullseye shooting and unless otherwise stated, the events at TCMSA will be 22LR. Virtually any semi automatic 22 LR pistol can be used. The recommended donation for each event is $10.

Eligible shooters need either to present an NRA/CMP Bullseye/Precision Pistol Classification Card or have completed a TCMSA Bullseye Orientation, scheduled upon request.

The two target types used are 21” x 24” and are shown below:

50 yd. Slow Fire
25 yd. Timed & Rapid Fire

For more information, see the “Competition Descriptions” on the TCMSA website or contact Match Director Mark Mansell at 509-366-5251.

Work Party April 7th

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A work party is scheduled on Sunday April 7, 2024, 0800-1100hrs. The goal is to fill 200 sandbags to tie the new wall and berm together. Bring shovels and gloves. A member will also be there with his front loader to place gravel at the base of the wall to prevent sand erosion from the wind. The range will be closed. A work party credit of $30 applies towards the 2025 dues.

Gaylord Baker

50 yd Berm Protocol

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Now that the 50 yard range is in operation, the following is the safety protocol for hot/cold range.

When the main range is going cold and the 50 yard range is in use, contact will be made with the persons on the 50 yard range that the range is going cold.  The whole range, including the 50 yard range will then go cold.

The 50 yard range has a distinctive bell and flashing strobe for the 50 yard range, allowing the 50 yard range to go hot/cold independent of the main range.  

The 50 yard range CAN GO COLD and persons CAN GO DOWN RANGE while the main range is hot.

Currently portions of the 200 yard targets are visible from the 50 yard range.  Future improvements may include a raised baffle on the berm/wall structure to block line of sight to the 200 yard line and make the 50 yard range totally independent.

Gaylord Baker

Range Closure

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The range will be closed on Friday March 8, 2024 from 1230 to 1630 for placement of the contract blocks at the 50 yard range. Please watch for additional closures through the end of the month.

Gaylord Baker