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APRIL FOOLS!!

There sure is a lot going on in the cowboy world!  As many of you know, Mule Camp, the Great Southeast Regional, is just around the corner.  For those of you making the trek to Georgia, good luck at the match, and happy trails on the road.  Night Train Kate and Turkey Creek Red expect to see Florida well represented, and look forward to seeing a bunch of old friends-and making some new ones! 

The Florida Sunshine State Games Cowboy Shooting event will be the second Sunday in May (yes, that’s Mothers Day) in Orlando.  This is a PRE REGISTERED EVENT, and will take the place of the regular monthly May Orlando match.  Kate will have registration forms at her desk.  There is still time to get in on a really fun match. 

Orlando Western Three Gun will be having their second annual match June 16^th and 17^th.  Don’t be fooled – anyone can shoot this match.  For those of you unfamiliar with Western Three Gun, it’s based on cowboy action shooting as we know it, just with a little more action thrown in.  You do not have to be a Western Three Gun member unless you wish to shoot professional class.  The Jailer and his band of merry cowboys have worked hard to put on another spectacular event.  There will be some fast shooting and amazing prizes.  Come out and support our sister sport.  See Kate for registration forms.

ALLIGATOR CAMP, MAY 2007

For those of you not attending Mule Camp this year, the Indian River Regulators will still be hosting their monthly match.  This year, the match will be designed and hosted by the other members of the IRR Cowboy Council.  We know everyone will pitch in and keep things running smoothly.  It’s gonna be a great match!

COWBOY CLASS & R/O CLASS

We will be offering a Level I R/O class the Sunday after our regular monthly match in June.  If you are interested in attending the class, please call Turkey Creek Red so we can have appropriate teaching materials ready.  The class will begin at 9:00 am in the action area at Port Malabar.  You will need to pack a lunch.  The cost is $10.

The introductory cowboy class, usually scheduled for the first Saturday of the month, will be suspended for May.  Turkey Creek Red will be away, but the class will resume in June.  Remember: this is a great opportunity to introduce someone to the sport, or to get a “refresher”.  If you are interested, or know someone who would like to try out cowboy action shooting, please call Turkey Creek Red at (321)728-7928.

Utah is offering an intermediate to advanced cowboy class the first Saturday of the month, at 1:00pm.  This is for those of you pistoleros that want to hone your skills, develop a little more speed, and learn some of the tips of the trade.  If you are interested, please call Utah at (321)951-1223.

FROM THE PONY EXPRESS

Safety is always first and foremost.  Please remember Port Malabar Rifle and Pistol Club is a private range, and we have a lot of people shooting in areas you can’t always see.  Please do not handle your guns unnecessarily at your vehicle when transferring them to gun carts.  Be mindful of your muzzle direction.  Resist the urge to show off that new fancy rig until you are inside the action area in a designated safe area.  Observe the 10mph speed limit.  Please park in the open lot across from the registration area and NOT along the bullseye line.  Additional parking is available in the pistol practice area just south of Bay 1.  Parking inside the action area is limited to handicapped vehicles without trailers and Indian River Regulator Cowboy Council members.  Your support and consideration in these areas will make us better neighbors with out other shooting disciplines.

If you are a member, of PMRPC please refer to your monthly news letter regarding the new rules for use of the action area, or see Turkey Creek Red

Remember, at the Port Malabar Rifle and Pistol Club, all juniors shoot free of charge.  This is an excellent way to get more young people involved in our wonderful sport.  If you know someone who might be interested in cowboy action shooting, please encourage them to attend the cowboy class and come join the fun!

Got comments? Suggestions? Criticisms? Got an idea for a stage?  WE WANT YOUR INPUT!  This is YOUR shoot and we feel this truly is an interactive sport!  You can write us, call us at (321) 728-7928 or e-mail us at Ccoll28198@aol.com  – even if you want to remain a “Ghost Writer”.  We members of the press know how to protect our sources.  Get involved!

GOD BLESS AMERICA  &  HAPPY TRAILS

  Next Shoot:                   April 27, 2007                 April Fool’s

                                    May 26, 2007                 Alligator Camp

                                    June 23, 2007                 Looks Like Summer

                                    June 24, 2007                 Level I R/O Class

Registration opens at 9:00am, mandatory shooter’s meeting at 9:30am, shooting starts at 10:00am.  Cost is $10.00 per person.  All first time shooters with the Indian River Regulators must check in with safety officers prior to the shooter’s meeting (please register early so you can join your posse on time).