Center Target Sports Newsletter

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The  TARGET ZONE

Aug/Sep
2012 

Next Member Fun Shoots
 

Welcome back to the Target Zone:  

WOW!! WOW!! WOW!!

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You...

Words could never express our gratitude and the gratitude of our entire staff for the support you all showed during our Community Appreciation Day. To say it was a resounding success would be an understatement!  

 

We often use the word family when we discuss our staff and our patrons but words are easily spoken and can be without much meaning. However, the word family as it pertains to our staff and you our customers is very REAL. Together, we all proved that on Sat August 11th. 

Here are just a few of the highlights of the day's activities. We gave away a Glock 19, a Mossberg 500 12 GA Shotgun, a Pair of Bushnell Binoculars valued at over $500.00 and a Surefire Fury Tactical flashlight along with hundreds of smaller prizes. In addition we gave away over 500 hotdogs!

You donated over 3000 lbs of food to the Post Falls food bank that just happened to be experiencing a critical shortage of many items that you provided. 59 of you attempted to donate blood and 49 units of blood were ultimately collected. The blood bank was hoping for 27 units...WOW! Four large totes of Toys were collected for the Toys for Tots program.

We had 28 Swap meet booths which helped bring in the people driving by. The Marine Coffee trailer collected in excess of $300.00 and the Lake Country Friends of the NRA sold hundreds of dollars of raffle tickets. 

A very special thanks to our staff led by Stephanie who was determined to blow the blood bank's request for at least 27 donors out the window. And she did just that.  

We can't forget to mention the support provided by our Bullwhip Master Joe Strain who entertained the crowd all day long despite the heat and uneven terrain. Thank you Joe. And how would you have wanted to be Boomer the Bear on one of the hottest days of the year? What a great show of support by the Spokane Chiefs organization as they allowed Boomer to be here and entertain the children.

Once again thank you to everyone for making Aug 11th a big success and now an annual event! 

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My Choice for Sheriff Bob Foster - Please see the article below for information on how you can meet Bob and see for yourself why I am supporting him in his quest for sheriff. 

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PHOTO ID Required - Recently we have had a few patrons come in to the range to shoot but they did not have a photo ID with them. We must have a photo ID in hand while you shoot in order to comply with our insurance company requirements. According to their policy we can't allow anyone to use the shooting range if we do not retain their photo ID while they are shooting. Please understand that this is a policy in which we must comply. 

Keeping with the ID and insurance issues I would like to remind everyone that you must be 21 years old or have a parent/guardian with you to shoot if you are under 21 years old. If you are between 18 and 21 you may shoot a rifle but not a handgun.

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New Product Ideas

We continue to look for new and innovative products. We need your help. Please let know if you are aware of a product that we should be stocking. We will do our best to expand our inventory with items that support our niche of personal safety and training as well as support our patrons. Thanks for your assistance.

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We Buy Used Guns and will be happy to sell your gun on consignment for you.  We try to keep a large selection of used guns on hand, but we are selling new and used guns as fast we can get them in.  So the time has never been better for you to get cash out of that firearm that is just collecting dust. 

It will cost you nothing to bring it in and get an idea on what value your firearm has.  Just see Cam or Ken or Ed.

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Due to your continued support of CTS, we've decided to continue with our Monday opening hours.  They will remain 11am-7pm.   

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Don't forget to send Peggy your vacation or business photos showing your Center Target Sports logo shirt or hat.  She's started posting them on the bulletin board to your left when you enter the range.  Voting will be the end of September.

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Center Target Sports continues to be a collection point for used cell phones and toiletries for the Post Falls Women's shelter (OASIS).  Just bring in and leave with Peggy.  They will also accept PJ's, robes, slippers and toiletry bags.  If you're traveling and have checked luggage, collect all those unused bottles in your hotel bathroom and bring them back for us to donate to OASIS.  Every little bit helps.  Thank you.

**Thank you to all of you who have been bringing in toiletries.  CTS is the ONLY one collecting for the Shelter. 

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We sell NRA & GSSF memberships...ask any employee 

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TACTICAL PISTOL - September 8&9

It is that time of year again, Tactical Pistol Class to be exact.  This is the most advanced pistol class taught anywhere in the region.  This is a two day class that requires students to conduct live fire exercises as well as Use of Force scenarios. 

These are real world scenarios in a very real setting.  Each student will participate in at least 6 scripted exercises that may require any level of response from less lethal to deadly force. 

Register Now! 

Tactical Pistol 

I guess the word is out as we are overwhelmed by requests for another 5 Day Comprehensive HG class.  The last two classes have sold out and a few of you have asked me to up the number of students to 10 from 20.  I really can't do that and keep the integrity of the class and expect the subsequent results this class has demonstrated. 

 

Students are already signing up for this Sept class.  If improving your shooting skills is what you want to do, this is the class for you.  Every student in the last class improved their score by over 100 points by the end of the class.  With a 300 point max score, that is a significant improvement.  I am most proud of this course as it is designed to improve all shooters regardless of your skill level.

 

5-Day Comprehensive HG Class

 

 

Hunting Sim Class Is back in time for the Season!

 

Due to the popularity of last year's Hunter Simulation program we are again offering our laser simulation hunter program.   This is a great opportunity to test your skills and verify all your hunting ethics and safe hunting practices.  Parents, what better way to test your young hunters ability to assess the shot and demonstrate their firearm and hunting skills.

 

We learned a few things last year as we ran the program for the first time and these lessons learned have resulted in a couple of changes.

 

We are now limiting the age of the participants to 10 years and older.  This is a very realistic system and participants under 10 years old just don't benefit from the class and often view the process as more of a video game.  We want to make sure we maintain a true learning environment with this program.

 

We experienced a lot of no-shows last year when the program was free.  So this year we have decided to charge a nominal fee of $5.00.  I guess it is that old saying of it's free it can't be worth much and showing up after signing up is no real priority.

 

Hunter Sim Class

 

AR Armorer Course is again being offered.

 

 

It is back and it is better!!!

Don't miss this opportunity to learn all there is to learn about the AR platform.  This is the most comprehensive AR Armorer course offered anywhere.  

 

You don't have to travel to receive the highest level of AR Armorer training available.

 

We will answer your every question and teach you how to build, modify, and customize your AR correctly.  On day one you will begin to build your class AR that we provide you in a series of sandwich bags.  In a matter of hours you will transform those plastic bags into a fully functional AR.

 

AR Armorer's class

 

 

OC Pepper Spray

 

 

 

One of the best less-lethal methods of defense is the proper use of Pepper Spray (OC).  Now you can learn all about this very effective method of defense.

 

Perhaps you are looking for an alternative to a firearm or want to supplement your defense system with a less-lethal tool.  Then the OC class is for you.  Do you walk your dog after dark? OC may be for you.

 

You may have a family member who does not want to carry a firearm or may not be allowed to carry where they work or go to school.  Send them to this class so they will learn to be protected in a very unassuming manner.

 

 

OC Class

 

Cane Defense For Everyone and Every Age!

 

This is cane defense NOT Cane Martial Arts.  Our cane defense class is all about techniques that work on the street and are applicable to any age and any physical condition.

 

This class is for everyone!  Don't be intimidated and think you are too small or too old.  The cane is a great equalizer.

 

Peggy and I just traveled through a number of European countries and we had our cane with us the entire time.  The cane was never questioned at any airport and we had all the protection afforded to us through the use of the cane.

 

Cane class

Welcome our 2 new employees

We continue to grow our staff to best serve your needs.  Who would have thought that our staff would ever grow to 13 employees.  This is only a reality because of the tremendous loyality and support of our patrons.   Peggy and I along with our entire staff are very greatful to to all of you for your continued support.

We take the process of hiring staff members very seriously and we always strive for the best.  The best is what I believe we have in our two newest employees.  Both Dennis and Duane each bring unique qualities and great people skills to our staff.  Please take the time to introduce yourself and help us make them feel welcome. 

Duane grew up in Spokane and Elk, Washington.   He is a fulltime Firefighter for Spokane City and previously served in the US Navy for 7 years as a Firefighter/Search and Rescue team during Desert Storm/Desert Shield.

 He has been a rifle shooter for many years and has recently added Glock 19 to his arsenal.  He and his family enjoy camping, spending time at the lake, dirt bike riding, mud bog racing, competing in car shows, target shooting, as well as snowmobiling, and skiing in the winter.

 

The Mel Westlake Memorial Raffle in support of the FNRA 

We have tickets for the Mel Westlake memorial raffle available at CTS.  This raffle is named after my friend and a tremendous supporter of the local Lake Country Friends of the NRA annual banquet.  We lost Mel a few months ago but his spirit and his memory live on.

This is a Winners Choice Progressive Raffle that will be drawn on Sept 8th at the FNRA banquet in CDA.  The 3 guns available are the KIMBER SOLO 9mm, KELTEC KSG 15RD SHOTGUN, and the BENELLI Ultra Light 12GA.

This is how the progressive raffle works.  1-299 tickets sold = 1 person has choice of the 3 firearms. 300-499 tickets sold = 2 people get choice, Maximum of 500 tickets can be sold, if all 500 are sold = 3 people get choice.

Don't wait...Get you tickets NOW!!!