|
Libertas!
"A free people ought...to be armed..." - George Washington 1790 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Greetings! |
We have another busy month lined up here at Range USA. We are all hyped up about the new Living Social Deal we will be running the 2nd-4th, the planning for ZN3 is picking up speed, we're planning the promotions for the upcoming holiday season and then we start the process of planning 2012! It's all downhill from here! The new year will be here before we know it.
And, if you are anything like me, you will look up from all the work we have to do and wonder where the time went. Then I'll start to remember all the things I promised my sons I would do with them (as "Cat's in the Cradle" plays in my head.) But don't fear; I'm a master of making excuses. "It's too hot to play catch." "It's too hot to go fishing." "We don't have the money." "I'm too tired to do that." And, I justify it by telling myself that I want the times my boys and I spend together to be perfect - perfect weather, perfect gear, perfect conversations, perfect energy level, the perfect time. But, the truth is, I'll never have enough money. And, the time will never be the perfect time. And, my kids wouldn't know the best fishing rod from a cane pole. And, I don't see myself catching up on my sleep for at least another 16 years. It never fails - by waiting for the perfect scenario to manifest itself, I blow a multitude of amazing opportunities I have to spend with my boys. I'm tired of doing nothing while waiting for the perfect opportunity. I'm missing out on life...on my boy's life. They are already growing up at lightning speed (the twins are almost 2 years old) and I hear it only gets worse the older I get! Starting now, I refuse to let them slip by and have a sharper focus on what is truly important.
Words you'll never hear on someone's deathbed: "I wish I'd have spent more time at the office."
In Christ Alone,
Scott, Randa, Dylan, Parker, Caden, Barrett, Lucas, and the entire Kilby Family
|
|
|
|
| Range USA's Social Networks | |
|
| Another Amazing Deal From Range USA! | |
The last Living Social deal we did was such a huge success, we have teamed up with them again to bring not just one amazing deal, but TWO amazing deals!
Here is how it works. Go right now to Living Social and sign up to get their emails. Beginning on Friday, September 2nd at 5:00am and running through Sunday, 4th the Range USA deals will be made available for purchase. Or, you can go directly to the Living Social website during the time our deal is running to take advantage of it. But whatever you do, DO NOT forget to do it! And, tell everyone you know and post it on Facebook so everyone is sure to see it!
Here are the deals:
Option A - Introduction to Handguns Class for $25.00. This is a great class for anyone who has little to no firearm experience. If you are too nervous to take the permit class yet, take this class FIRST! By the time you are finished you will be much, much more comfortable with firearms and ready to take the permit class. This is a great class for anyone who wants to learn all the basic fundamentals of firearms and firearm safety. The class consists of both classroom and range time. And, everything is included in the price - booklet, firearm usage, ammunition, eye and ear protection, instruction, range time - everything. Click here for a complete course description.
Option B - Six (6) Range Experiences at Range USA for $150.00. We have grouped range packages together and are offering them at a great price. Each "experience" includes a lane rental for one or two people, one firearm rental, one box of ammunition, one target, and eye and ear protection. This Range Experience deal would make a GREAT Christmas gift as it doesn't expire until March 5th, 2012. And, for all of you who recently took advantage of one of our great permit deals, now is the time to come back to the range to practice! This is the deal to make that uber-affordable - only $25.00 a visit! |
| Zombie Night 3 Info! | |
We are now taking names and information of people who are interested in volunteering at this year's ZN3 event. If you are interested, please email the following information to this email address: name, address, phone number, email address, dates and times you are available to work, number of days you are willing to work, any special skills/training you may have (police, fire, EMT, etc.), if you have taken any classes at Range USA, if you know any of our employees or instructors, and your t-shirt size! Last year was a blast and everyone had a great time! You will definitely have a great time working along side our Range USA family, as we get to know each other, and as we celebrate a successfuul event when it is all over at a local restaurant. You wouldn't believe the looks we got last year as 30+ members of the Range USA Zombie Anhiliation Unit walked into Fridays! Priceless! So, we hope all the volunteers from last year sign back up and we hope to welcome in a whole new group of volunteers for this year's event.
Volunteers will be required to sign a liability waiver and their jobs may include crowd control, handing out information or goodies, customer interaction, shooting video or taking pictures, helping to set up and take down the scenarios, range assistants, loaders, runners, etc. The nights are October 28-30 and the event begins at 6:00pm each night and go until we are through. There will be informational/organizational meetings held beginning in October. Volunteers will be informed of those meetings. Please email any questions to this address.
_______________________________________________________________________
This year's Zombie Night 3 is currently being planned! So far, we do know that it is going to be October 28th, 29th, and 30th. And, we know it is going to to be bigger, better and more awesome than last year! For this year's t-shirt design, we are conducting a t-shirt design contest! Here are the details on the contest:
We are having a contest for this year's zombie night t-shirt design. All entries must be received no later than 12:00am, Monday, September 12th, 2011. Designs can be in black & white or full color. They need to be suitable for print on a t-shirt. Artwork can have any placement - arms, front, back. A design that would work well on both short and long sleeves is desirable. Ideally, all designs should be submitted in AI, JPG, or TIFF format, but other formats are acceptable. Email all entries here. Please type "ZN3 Contest" in the subject line. Feel free to include a narrative explaining the design or the nuances of the details. All participants will be required to sign a document that transfers complete ownership of the design to Range USA, Inc. before the design will officially be submitted in the contest. The winner of the contest will be announced on October 1st, 2011. The winner of the contest will receive a FREE Founding Father's Membership (a $600.00 value) and two (2) FREE ZN3 t-shirts! The winner of the contest will be chosen by Range USA, Inc. Any tie will be broken by a vote on the Range USA Facebook page. We will keep our Facebook friends updated on the progress of the contest. Good luck everyone! And...GO! |
| A Firearm History and It's Birth | |
I will share a few key items that occurred in the United States of America during this year. Then I will go into the details of the creation of this firearm. Such as who, when, how, and why.
This being the anniversary of the famous 1911, I thought I would start here.
Some Key events in 1911 were...
- The first airplane bombing experiments with explosives occurred in San Francisco.
- A plane landed on the deck of a ship for the first time, in the USA.
- Ronald Reagan was born in Tampico, Illinois (February 6, 1911)
- Victor Berger (Wisconsin) becomes the first socialist congressman in United States history.
- On March 7, 1911 the US sent 20,000 troops to the Mexican border.
- The first Indianapolis 500 hundred occurred. Ray Harroun is the winner with a speed of 74.59 MPH, driving the "Marmon Wasp".
History of the Model 1911...
Colt Model 1911 was the product of a very capable person, namely John Moses Browning.
With the United Sates being disappointed with the stopping power of the .38 issued to our soldiers, they felt the soldiers needed a weapon of .45 caliber ammunition.
In 1906 the selection process, started to find a replacement to the current sidearm in use. Firearms were submitted by Colt, Luger, Savage, Knoble, Bergmann, White-Merrill and Smith & Wesson, and Browning.
The US decided to perform field tests. The ones that were selected (Colt's or Savage's) performed to what the military thought would work.
Browning was determined to prove the superiority of his handgun, so he went to Hartford to personally supervise the production of the gun. There he met Fred Moore, a young Colt employee with whom he worked in close cooperation trying to make sure that each part that was produced for the test guns was simply the best possible. The guns produced were submitted again for evaluation, to the committee. A torture test was conducted, on March 3rd, 1911. The test consisted of having each gun fire 6000 rounds. One hundred shots would be fired and the pistol would be allowed to cool for 5 minutes. After every 1000 rounds, the pistol would be cleaned and oiled. After firing those 6000 rounds, the pistol would be tested with deformed cartridges; some seated too deeply, some not seated enough, etc. The gun would then be rusted in acid or submerged in sand and mud and some more tests would then be conducted.
Browning's pistols passed the whole test series with flying colors. It was the first firearm to undergo such a test, firing continuously 6000 cartridges, a record broken only in 1917 when Browning's recoil-operated machine gun fired a 40,000 rounds test.
The report of the evaluation committee (taken from 'The .45 Automatic, An American Rifleman Reprint', published by the National Rifle Association of America) released on the 20th of March 1911 stated:
"Of the two pistols, the board was of the opinion
that the Colt is superior, because it is more
reliable, more enduring, more easily disassembled
when there are broken parts to be replaced, and
more accurate."
On March 29th, 1911, the Browning-designed, Colt-produced .45 Automatic pistol was selected as the official sidearm of the Armed Forces of U.S.A., and named Model 1911.
- Mike Bagwell
Range USA, Customer Service |
| 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 started in February! So, please, donate to these worthwhile organizations. It could be as easy as droping the change from your transaction into the bucket. It's an easy way to make a big difference in people's lives, in Memphis and throughout the entire world! |
|
September's Charity - Memphis Friends of NRA | |
Friends of NRA is a grassroots fund-raising program that fosters community involvement, raises money, and gives 100 percent of the net proceeds to qualified local, state, and national programs. Working with the NRA's field staff, thousands of volunteers nationwide participate in the program by organizing committees and planning events in their communities. Monies raised at these events go to The NRA Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
|
| Gun Powder | |
This article is continued from last month's Gun Powder article. If you haven't read August click here first and read it. I spoke to the Tennessee Firearms Association (TFA) in July and they wanted me to address what it takes to keep you out of a self-defense situation. This information is so important that I felt the need to pass it on to all Range USA customers. Though we purchase a handgun, training with it, obtain and keep our handgun carry permit, clean our gun and practice with it we hope we NEVER need it to defend ourselves. In case we do we must be prepared....
Force Continuum
This list is not carved in stone and it can vary from state to state. You may not have the option to use or follow this continuum. The confrontation may call for you to go from #1 straight to #7. Some law enforcement agencies do not follow this list. In cases beyond #2 you must notify law enforcement.
Silence (retreat, walk/run away)
Verbal (loud commands can stop a situation from progressing)
Chemical Spray/Taser
Soft hands (pressure points, etc.)
Hard hands
Impact weapons
Deadly force
Ask yourself if you have any of the risk factors below that could make you more susceptible to a violent attack. The first 3 or 4 you cannot control, the others you can.
- Older age
- Younger age
- Female
- Alone
- Unaware
- Submissive body language
- Unconcealed weapon
- Others.....
Below are action items to prevent or prepare you for a violent attack.
- Advanced training
- Improve situational awareness
- Planning (include family) - "What would I do if.....?"
- Neighborhood watch
- Improve home security - shotgun, locks, alarm, lights, etc.
- Defensive core (prepare your bedroom)
- Improvised weapons (look around your house and surroundings, there are many items that can be used as a weapon)
- Learn from others (what to do and what not to do) - people you know, stories from the news, forums
The advanced training we offer can help you prepare; giving you not only the skills you need, but the mindset too.
- Chemical Spray
- Taser
- Impact Weapon
- Home Defense
- P.A.C.T. - Personal Assault Combat Training (using your body as a weapon)
- Self-Defense Handgun - draw and fire, shoot on the move
- Self-Defense Handgun II
- Close Quarter Handgun (one-handed drills)
- Force-on-Force (levels I-III) - real world scenarios using airsoft and UTM rounds
- Tactical Shotgun
Kristen Bauer
Instructor
|
| Show Help Wanted | | If you are interested in helping out at the many trade shows, community events, and various markets that Range USA takes part in, please contact Kristen Bauer.You do not need to be a firearms expert or self-defense expert in any way. We just want satisfied Range USA customers! You should be outgoing, approachable, personable, and passionate about sharing Range USA, our purpose, and all we have to offer to all the people you will meet! We look forward to hearing from you! |
| Date Night News |
We have expanded Date Night to include Monday nights for those of you who don't want to or can't get out on the weekend nights. Beginning at 5:00pm, two customers will receive one lane rental, two boxes of ammunition, two targets, and two meals in 1776 all for just $39.00! Weeknight Date Night! |
| Shotgun/.223 Night | |
Here is one announcement many of you have been waiting for! Shotgun/.223 Night has been expanded to Tuesday nights as well as Saturday nights! We have intentionally scheduled this on our weekly First Responders Day, so our first responders can take advantage of the discounts! |
|
Springfield XD(M) 5.25 | | It's here! And, we are one of the first ranges in the country to have one! The XD(M) 5.25 Competition Series 9mm! It's in the rental case, so come out and be the first of your friends to actually shoot one! They'll be available for sale soon. |
| 1776 News | |
- There is a Wild Game Dinner being planned by Rick Ernst, 1776 Manager, for sometime in October. Please stay tuned for more details. Up to date information will be posted on the 1776 Facebook Page.
- August 1st, 1776 began serving "plate suppers"! The plate lunches have been so successful, we have expanded it to the supper meal. The plate supper menu is different from the plate luch menu and is available Monday-Thursday from 5:00pm-8:30pm. Upgrades are available for the Monday night Date Nights.
- Saturday mornings at 1776 (starting at 8:00am) have become quite the place to be for breakfast! The menu consists of bacon, sausage, country ham, eggs, hashbrown casserole, quiche, toast, coffee, milk, and juice. Come out on Saturday mornings, enjoy a great breakfast and be the first ones on the range for some trigger time! Then you have the rest of the day for errands and honey-do lists.
Range USA and 1776 now has Free Wi-Fi! Come on in and work on homework, surf the web, or get on Facebook to invite friends to Range USA!
1776 has changed up their menu a little! Come check out some of the new additions. And, the daily plate lunches and suppers have started. Stop by for some good home-cooked meals. The weekly plate lunch menu and supper menu are posted on Facebook every Friday - click here to see 1776's Facebook page. Be sure to "like" the 1776 page and get updates on promotions, coupons, give aways, and contests!
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. |
| 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 contact us. More details will be announced in future newsletters. |
| Save The Date | |
September 2-4 - Living Social Promotion - watch for it!
September 5th - LABOR DAY!
September 11th - NEVER FORGET!
September 23rd & 24th - Hunter Safety Class at Bellevue Baptist Church - click here for more info
October TBA - Wild Game Dinner at 1776!
October 7th-9th - Mistletoe Merchants (come visit our booth) - click here for more info
October 20th - Memphis Friends of NRA Banquet - click here for more info
October 21st - Soul Mate Live! - click here for more info
October 28th-30th - Zombie Night 3 (ZN3)
|
|
9-11 Article |
This September 11th will mark the ten year anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the United States. If you're like me you can remember exactly where you were on that horribly tragic day. Every single one of us scrambled to get in front of a TV, radio or some sort of media outlet so we could find out what exactly was going on. If you were like me I at first thought it was all a really bad joke, but when I saw for myself what was unfolding on TV I knew it wasn't a bad joke but instead a nightmare for our great country.
I remember when I saw that first image of a plane crashing into the towers, I fell to my knees & prayed for the people in that building, on that plane & for the Firemen who would be heading up to face the horror that had been unleashed. As I watched those Firemen, Policemen and EMS workers head into those towers that day never to return, God brought to mind John 15:13 "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. "
I remember the next day on my way into the fire station that there was a noticeable somber mood even on the road. I remember everywhere we went that day & the weeks following we would have people came up to us, shake our hands & hug us thanking us for our service. Every single man or woman that I encountered walked away from me telling me that they would be praying for me and God Bless.
I remember in the days, weeks and months following that horrible, senseless act of terror that everywhere I went I saw American flags! I remember going to church on Sunday and Wednesdays seeing people that I had never seen before. I remember liberal news media outlets actually talking about God in a positive manner and asking America to pray for each other. I remember driving by churches seeing the parking lots fuller than normal with people inside on their knees praying for our country too.
I remember when our troops went off to war against the terrorist organizations who committed these acts of terrorism. We as a country were proud of our troops and were behind them one hundred percent, including our politicians both Republican and Democrat. If our troops needed something they got it, there was no question asked.
I look around me today and our churches aren't as full as they were the months after those attacks. Those faces that I didn't know are long gone except for at Easter and Christmas. I look around me in my church and I see that we as Christians have become more tolerant of the world. We as Christians are standing by watching as our faith and our country is being attacked not only from the outside but within as well.
I watch on TV how our troops are demonized for protecting themselves and our freedom. I watch on the news when our Commanding officers ask for more troops and supplies they are told no or they have to wait till it's almost too late. I watch as our Bible and flag are burned not only abroad but here in the US under the guise of freedom of speech and tolerance.
Now the media doesn't use the word terrorist for fear of offending upsetting someone. We no longer call a murderer a murderer, but mentally deranged when he kills our soldiers on U.S. soil. When I hear these things it angers me but most of all it saddens me. Ten years after 9-11 our country is farther away from God than it ever has been. God has been taken out of our schools, our court rooms, our government buildings, our places of business, our homes and sometimes even our churches and the list could go on. We see the moral and ethical fibers of our country fading away right before our eyes.
So as you take some time to reflect this September 11th, I urge you to find that sense of patriotism that we all had the months following. I also would like to urge you to get back on your knees America and pray for its future. Psalms 9:17 says; "The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God. "
- Jeremy Lansing
Range USA, Customer Service |
|
|
|
|
FREE DRINK
with any sandwich and side 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: 9/30/2011 |
|
1/2 Price Lane Fee
(with any ammunition purchase)
One coupon per transaction. Not to be used with any other offer. Must have coupon. See employee for further details. |
| Offer Expires: 9/30/2011
|
|
|
