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Tales, Anecdotes and Tales Ghost Writers of the Purple Sage Press Of the Indian River Regulators December 2004 ************************************************************************************************************** HAPPY
HOLIDAYS
Been
awhile since our last Dispatch, but a lot sure has happened.
Some inclement weather put a damper on us all in September, but things
all over are getting back to what passes for normal. The Indian River Regulators
were able to make their annual trek to the Haunted Mesa in October, and gobbled
their way through Thanksgiving in November. We are looking forward to sharing
our holidays with you on December 26th (that’s a Sunday, folks, not
our regular Saturday) and wish you and yours the very best in 2005.
It is brought home to us at this time of year, and this year especially,
the true meaning of the “cowboy way”, the value of friendship, the closeness
of family, and how lucky we are just to have each other and share this marvelous
sport. It is a rare and wonderful
thing that binds us together, and we are glad to greet the new year as a cowboy
community. Happy Trails! The
Indian River Regulators would like to say howdy and welcome to the new shooters.
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 the posse marshals who stepped up and kept the peace.
We had a lot of hands out there helping set up and tear down-your efforts
are always greatly appreciated (even if the pay isn’t too good). Muchas
gracias to SAY GOODNIGHT, JOHN
Our own Maverick Milt has
hung out the permanent “Gone Shooting” sign at John’s Precision Bullets,
and is headed for that cabin in the mountains he has been talking about for so
long. John’s Precision Bullets has
been a long time supporter of the shooting community all over central COWBOY CLASS &
R/O CLASS
The
monthly cowboy class will be the first Saturday of January and February 2005.
If you have special needs please contact Utah at (321)951-1223 or Burt
Blade at (321)242-8163. There
will be a Level II R/O class in Orlando on Saturday, December 11, 2004 beginning
at 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. 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? Byrds Western Wear has
the solution to your problem! Roland
Rawhide has some great stocking stuffers to put under your cactus! Check out his
beautiful metalwork, woodwork, and other nifty cowboy goodies. 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) 242-8163 or e-mail us at burtblade@earthlink.net
– even if you want to remain a “Ghost Writer”.
We members of the press know how to protect our sources.
Get involved! GOD BLESS
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