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Libertas!
"A free people ought...to be armed..." - George Washington 1790 |
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Greetings! |
Well, we are one month into the new year. How are the New Year's resolutions coming? What have you resolved to do, change, or become? Have any of these worked out or have you slipped back into the "old" ways of doing things? I was listening to my wife's iPod the other day and heard a song that really spoke to me. It was a song by Matthew West entitled The Motions. Here are a few of the lyrics:
I don't wanna go through the motions
I don't wanna go one more day
without Your all consuming passion inside of me
I don't wanna spend my whole life asking,
"What if I had given everything,
instead of going through the motions?"
No matter how you want to apply these lyrics to your life, whether it be in your relationship with God, your wife or husband, your children, or to your job, or to your hobby, or to your "you fill in the blank", don't just go through the motions! Be passionate about it! To make it work, to make it be the very best it can be, you have to be deliberate about it. It has to be a priority to you. You have to make time for it. You have to be devoted to it! Otherwise, years from now, you will look back and ask yourself the hardest question many of us will ever ask ourselves, "What if?" What if I had treated my wife like she was everything to me? What if I had loved and respected my husband in spite of all his shortcomings? "What if I had spent quantity time with my children and let them really know how much I loved them? What if I had made God the priority in my life? Don't have these regrets! Do it now! Life is short and it flies by faster the older we get. It will be over in a blink!
Be deliberate. Be passionate. Don't just go through the motions.
In Christ Alone,
Scott, Randa, Dylan, Parker, Caden, Barrett, Lucas, and the entire Kilby Family |
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| Employment Opportunities |
- Range USA is currently accepting resumes or applications for a Part-Time or Full-Time Director of Operations position. This position is responsible for the operation of the facility while on duty. Many of the responsibilities would be similar to a manager position. A Part-Time position would be nights. A Full-Time position would be a combination of nights and days. Management experience is required. A successful candidate will be a great communicator, quick learner, hard worker, stickler for details, and most importantly will have a passion for customer satisfaction.
- Range USA is currently accepting resumes or applications for customer service positions! We are looking for a few more Customer Service Representatives to assist our customers at the counter and in the showroom. Both full and part-time positions are available. Part-time employees will be required to work an average of three shifts per week. Shifts are available for days, nights, and weekends.
We look forward to hearing from you and welcoming you to our family!
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| Monthly Charities | | Last November, I made mention of Range USA's efforts this year to help others and various charities throughout the year and not just in November and December. Well, we have this year's charities chosen and we are starting in February! So, please, donate to these worthwhile organizations. It could be as easy as droping the change from your transaction into the bucket. Then each following month, I will let all of you know how much your generosity raised for that organization. It's an easy way to make a big difference in people's lives, in Memphis and throughout the entire world! |
| February's Charity - Love Worth Finding | |
For February's organization, we chose Love Worth Finding! During the month of "love", what greater love story is there, than the love God has for His children? Be sure to check out their website for more information - www.lwf.org.
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Love Worth Finding's purpose is to bring people to Christ and mature them in the faith. This happens primarily through efforts in publishing and broadcasting biblical truth.
Love Worth Finding began in 1987, as a response to several requests for tapes of messages by pastor and Bible teacher Adrian Rogers. He relates that "soon the requests began to grow to the point that we knew God was leading us into a wider ministry." As an extension of Dr. Rogers' pulpit ministry, Love Worth Finding provided that role and continues today.
Dr. Rogers stated, "I believe God wants us to proclaim the message of salvation in the power of the Holy Spirit by every means possible ... That's our commitment at Love Worth Finding." In response to many who are asking, has that purpose changed since the home-going of Dr. Rogers? No, God wants us to continue to proclaim the message of salvation. The messenger may be gone, but the message must continue. Millions still have not heard the precious name of Jesus or know His redeeming grace.
So our race is not over. We must still run -- until Jesus comes. If you believe in what God has called LWF to do, we invite you to help us proclaim God's truth. Our prayer is that you will join with us in running the race and in broadcasting the Good News that Jesus Christ is truly the greatest Love worth finding.
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| Bellevue Sportsmen's Event | |
February 5th, 2011 at Bellevue Baptist Church from 9:00am-6:00pm
Bellevue Sportsmen offers events throughout the year designed for outdoor enthusiasts. From hunting and fishing extravaganzas to gear swaps to seminars led by professional sportsmen, you'll find an opportunity to fellowship with people like you who enjoy God's creation and the great outdoors. Call (901) 347-5545 or email bellevuesportsmen@bellevue.org for more information.
Come out for this event and enter for your chance to win many great door prizes including a Beretta Xtrema 2 12ga shotgun! Plus, there is a wild game lunch! |
| GSSF Matches | | Range USA will be hosting the last (in this series) Glock Shooting Sports Foundation match, Saturday February 5th. The times for the match is 8:00am-10:00am. The match fee is $20.00 for the first run and $15.00 for each additional run. GSSF membership is required to participate. Prizes will include plaques, Glock field knives, Glock t-shirts and caps, and a Glock 19 pistol! The prizes will be awarded the Monday following this match. Please see our website for more details - www.rangeusa.com. |
| New Classes | |
Range USA is now adding the Smith & Wesson M&P and the Springfield XD and XDM to our very popular A&P Class line-up! Now all you M&P, XD, and XDM shooters can learn about the anatomy and physiology of your favorite pistol. You will learn how to completely take your pistol apart and put it back together - down to the springs, pins, and bare frame. You will learn how to replace parts and how to inspect each piece for wear and tear. This is an invaluable class for those who want to know everything about their firearm.
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| Gun Powder | |
Gun Powder is a recurring article in Libertas! It is written by a female, from a female's perspective, dealing with female topics, but intended for everyone's benefit! Enjoy!
The blame game....
The Arizona shooting is on the minds of many Americans. It is on my mind for many reasons. Obviously for the grieving families and the injured who are recovering, but there has also been a lot of blame going around. Is it an American trait or a human trait to pass the blame to another person or to an inanimate object rather then give it to the person who made the decision and followed through with the action? Let's look at blaming another person first.
Sarah Palin - Okay, so she made a graphic with scope cross hairs and made some comments that could have been worded differently or better. She did not do the shooting and is not to blame for it.
Parents - Granted the shooter's parents needed to take a more active role in their child's life. After all a student who is kicked out of college, drops all his friends, and does crazy things in his back yard needs professional help. That said, I believe most parents do the best they can. There is no manual on parenting and it is easy for parents to look back and say, "we should have does this for our child." Humans need to stop blaming their parents, accept responsibility for their lives and move forward. In this case the parents did not do the shooting and are not to blame.
Bystanders - I have heard students and customers comment on the bystanders in Arizona and why no one stopped the shooter sooner before he killed and injured so many. Shootings happen in seconds not minutes. Come to the range and see how fast you can fire 10-20 rounds. Even if you change magazines it takes seconds. Then read about adrenaline and the fight-or-flight-or-freeze response. Humans freeze under adrenaline before choosing fight or flight. What would you have done if you were a bystander in Arizona that day?
Now let's look at blaming an inanimate object. This is by far the craziest area of blame. Think about it.....Do pencils misspell words or do people? Do vehicles injure people and take lives or do the drivers? Do guns shoot people or do people shoot people?
Guns - So he used a gun....he bought it legally and there was nothing in his background that would have stopped him. Some in Washington are suggesting gun control laws and stronger requirements with background checks. It is proven that tighter gun laws do not correlate with less crime. And in this case a stronger background check or waiting period would not have stopped the shooting. The gun was purchased on November 30, 2010 and used in the attack in January. Criminals and sick individuals will always find a way to achieve their evil whether by knife, gun, bomb, hijacked plane, and so on. Guns and magazines are not to blame.
Can we please stop passing the blame for what we do and for what others do? Instead let's be accountable to ourselves to the decisions we make and actions we take. If you have someone troubled in your life help them! Then come to Range USA and practice, take a class to learn more skills and improve the ones you have. Learn to manage your fight or flight response based on the situation you encounter. Prepare yourself for the world we create and live within.
Kristen Bauer
Instructor
kristen.bauer@rangeusa.com
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| Valentine's Day Special | |
This year for Valentine's Day come to Range USA for romantic evening filled with delicious food, amazing company, and lots and lots of gunfire! Monday, February, 14th beginning at 5:00pm couples can take part in our Valentine's Day Special. The special consists of:
- Two dinners (either BBQ ribs or BBQ chicken, baked potato, salad, bread, dessert, and a drink)
- One lane rental for two
- Two boxes of ammunition
- Two targets
- All for just $60.00!
Or, you can just enjoy the BBQ ribs or BBQ chicken dinner for $15.00 per person. The BBQ ribs and BBQ chicken are special menu items - when we run out, we run out. So, get here early!
The regular menu will be available as will regular rates on the shooting lanes for those who do not want to take advantage of the Valentine's Day Special. |
| Date Night News | |
Coming soon! We are expanding Date Night to include a week night! For all of us who hate to get out at night on the weekends, you will have the chance to partake of Date Night during the week! Stay tuned for details! |
| 1776 News | |
1776 has changed up their menu a little! Come check out some of the new additions. And, the daily plate lunches have started. Stop by for some good home-cooked plate lunches. The weekly plate lunch menu is posted on Facebook every Friday - www.facebook.com/rangeusa
Also, ask about hosting your business meeting at Range USA - 1776 can cater it! 1776 can also cater off-site events! The possibilities are endless. If you are having or thinking about having any kind of event and you want it to be different and memorable, check with Range USA! |
| Have your meeting, birthday party, or special event at Range USA |
Want an exciting, unique place to have a birthday party? Bachelor party? Bachelorette party? Meeting? Church group outing? Team building event? Or any other type get-together? We have just the place - Range USA! We have many packages to offer which can include meeting rooms, presentation equipment, food, party cakes, decorations, range time, targets, ammunition, firearm rentals, and even full-auto rentals! We will take care of everything to ensure a fun, safe, exciting, and unique event for your group! Contact us for details. |
| Fund Raising Made Easy | |
Do you have an organization you are trying to raise money for? Have the bake sales and car washes let you down? Have we got a program for you! Now it's easy for your marching band, cheerlading squad, t-ball team, youth group, football team, dance group, etc. to raise money! Range USA will designate a day for your group, you spread the word to anyone and everyone associated with the group of that day, tell them to come spend money at Range USA, and we will donate a percentage of those sales to your group! The hardest thing you have to do is to let everyone know what day is yours. If they plan on shooting, buying ammo, taking a class, or buying a gun, have them do it on your groups day! Then you will benefit from their sale. If you are interested in having a day for your group, email us - info@rangeusa.com. I will give you more details and we can discuss which day you are interested in. |
| Coming Soon! | |
Range USA Rewards Cards - you get points, which equal Range USA dollars, with every purchase you make at Range USA. Then you can use those points to make future purchases at Range USA.
Youth/Adult Airsoft League - if you are interested in joining the Range USA Airsoft League, email info@rangeusa.com. More details will be announced in future newsletters.
Trivia Night at 1776 - win prizes for the, until now, completely usless facts you have stored in your head! Teams will consist of 4-5 people and there will be 4-5 teams.
Date Night (week night) - Date Night during the week!
.223/Shotgun Night - we are going to expand this very popular night to another night during the week! |
| Save The Date | |
February 2nd - It's Groundhog Day!
February 5th - GSSF Match #3
February 5th - Bellevue Sportsman's Event
February 14th - Valentine's Day Special
March 11th-13th - The Southern Women's Show (at the AgriCenter - come visit our booth!) |
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FREE COOKIE or BROWNIE
with regular priced combo meal purchase
in 1776.
One coupon per transaction. Not to be used with any other offer. Must have coupon. See employee for further details. |
| | Offer Expires: 2/28/2011 |
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$10.00 Full-Auto Rental
(regularly $50.00)
One coupon per transaction. Not to be used with any other offer. Must have coupon. See employee for further details. |
| Offer Expires: 2/28/2011
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