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  TONTO IN TIKI LAND

Tonto has been shanghaied by pirates and taken to the South Seas!  After a fierce sea battle, the pirate ship is sunk and Tonto washes up on the beach of Tiki Land.  Befriended by the King and Queen of Tiki Land, Tonto embarks on wild adventures, fending off headhunters and rescuing beautiful Island girls.  The Lone Ranger finally catches up with Tonto, who has decided to stay in Tiki Land a bit longer.  The sun sets on the beach as Tonto samples another delicious brownie, and waves good bye.

The Indian River Regulators would like to say howdy and welcome to the new shooters, Coyote, Tonawanda Kidd and Slow Draw Lem.  Welcome to our pistol packin’ friends from across the state-you folks came a far piece to try your hand at this gunfight-hope y’all come back soon!  It was nice to see all the spectators-hope we have some future cowboys out there!

Tip of the Stetson goes to Quicksdraw Connie for the royal brownies, and a big muchas gracias to all the other people who helped make this month’s match a success: posse marshals Bad Hombre, Wylie De, Stumpy (who was shanghaied himself), and Black Hills Blackie; Yosemity for providing us with the vintage Lone Ranger photos, and bringing us Tonto; Utah and Burt Blade for helping set up and tear down.  We couldn’t have done it without you!

Boom-shak-a-lak-a Birthday’s for August: Marshal Bob LeGimp, Velvet Sheath, Virg Barber, Bad Hombre, Fred Rhinestone, Hoss McCabe (to whom we also send get well soon wishes), Lady Robin, Utah Bob and Tonawanda Kidd.

UPCOMING MATCHES

We will be offering something a little different at our November match, and we wanted to give you a little time to prepare, if you are interested.  We will be offering, in addition to all the regular SASS categories, an “open” class.  The stages will be shot in the same order for all cowboys, but those to shoot open class will be required to shoot in different styles at each stage, including duelist and gunfighter.  The open class will require more technically challenging gun handling skills and is not for everyone, but if you’re interested, call Turkey Creek Red for more information.

The Haunted Mesa is coming up in October – seven stages of frightful fun!  This is Diabolo Kate’s favorite shoot of the year!

PISTOL RAFFLE

Want to win a pistol? We are raffling off a beautiful, brand-new 1851 Navy .44 cal cap and ball pistol.  A ticket at the meager price of $5.00 could win you this pistol, wood presentation case, bullet mold and powder flask. Drawing will take place at the Haunted Mesa or when we have sold 30 tickets.  You do not have to be present to win.  Proceeds will go to buy new steel for the range. Do you feel lucky?

NEWSLETTER NEWS

Beginning in September, the Dispatch will appear on our web site.  If you prefer to continue to have the newsletter MAILED to you, please email us at Ccoll28198@aol.com.

COWBOY CLASS & R/O CLASS

The monthly cowboy classes are suspended for the summer.  We will resume classes in September as the weather allows.  If you have special needs please contact Utah at (321)951-1223 or Turkey Creek Red at (321)728-7928.

The next Level I R/O class will be September 29, 2002 at Port Malabar.  Class will start at 9:00am and the cost is $10.  Please call Turkey Creek Red to register.  Kid Hawkins and Turkey Creek Red will also have another Level II class later this year, and will keep you posted.  

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 bull's-eye 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.

You know, it takes a lot of work for a fun, safe shooting day.  Everyone has something they can contribute.  Don’t let your posse marshal be the only one running the timer all day.  They are out here to have fun, too.  If you don’t know how to run a timer, we’d be happy to show you how they work.  The loading and unloading tables need attendance, times and scores need to be recorded, there is always brass to pick up, and there needs to be at least three spotters for each shooter.  Pitch in! It’s the cowboy way!

Look for fabulous photos of Tiki Landers at http://home.earthlink.net/~irregulators/. You’ll find scores, directions to the club, the monthly newsletter and exciting pictures to entertain you between matches.  Web Master Burt Blade has worked very hard to get this up and running, and new features are coming soon.

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!

Need cowboy stuff? Bullets, clothes, hats, reloading equipment?  John’s Precision Bullets and Byrd's Western Wear have the solution to your problem!  By supporting them and other cowboy vendors, you support cowboy action shooting locally.  Plus, they are really nice folks!

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.  And now you can visit us on the web at http://home.earthlink.net/~irregulators.

GOD BLESS AMERICA  &  HAPPY TRAILS

Next Shoot:                   September 28, 2002 – Is it Cool Yet?

                                    October 26, 2002 – The Haunted Mesa

                                    November 12, 2002 – Turkey Trot

                                    December 28, 2002 – Happy Holidays

                                    January 25, 2003 – Revenge of the Red Sash Gang

                The Last Stand   January 9-12, 2003  State of Florida SASS Championship

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).

Visit our web site at http://home.earthlink.net/~irregulators

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