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John H. Josselyn
Legislative Vice President
P.O. Box 20102 Towson, MD 21284-0102 Legislative Office: 410-296-3947
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Special Purchase of Redding Reloading Equipment
The SECOND Redding reloading equipment order will be finalized on September 24th. As in past years, all the same conditions are in place; discount, payment, (Check or MOs, made out to: REDDING) FREE FREIGHT!!
If you are interested in Redding's quality reloading equipment, visit the Barnes Range House at the AGC on even numbered Saturdays from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Order forms and catalogs are also available in hard copy form in the AGC Barnes Range House.
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Many thanks to all who submitted articles about events at the AGC.
John H. Josselyn
Legislative Vice President
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Jim Laughland - AGC's Premier Shooter Presents Alice Bull Trophy
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By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer
Jim Laughland, 77, of Timonium, Md., was the honorary presenter of the Alice Bull Trophy during the 2016 National Trophy Rifle Matches at Camp Perry. To him, the trophy is more than just a trophy - it's a reminder of his marksmanship past and the legacy he has left on the grounds of Camp Perry.
Read the entire Sunpaper article by Ashley Brugnone:
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Liz Bark Captures Honors
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| | Liz Bark |
Elizabeth Bark originally wanted nothing to do with shooting. In her initial meeting with Coach Chuck Sayre, she had no desire to even try shooting a rifle. Her comment was "I am a cellist, not a shooter." Coach Sayre eventually convinced her to give it a try and as they say, the rest is history.
Six years later, Elizabeth has emerged as one of the top air rifle competitors in the country. Over the past six years, Elizabeth has excelled at shooting in both the Sporter and Precision Divisions of Air Rifle competition. During this time, Elizabeth has won several state titles, has been invited to many regional and national tournaments and has earned several awards from the CMP and NRA.
At her last 3 Position Air Rifle tournament as a junior, Elizabeth achieved two goals that she always strived for:
- A perfect score in one of the three positions (prone, standing and kneeling) at a national championship.
- Setting a National Record in one of the three positions.
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| | Liz Bark & Coach Chuck Sayre |
Elizabeth qualified as one of only 15 shooters, from nationwide competition, to participate in the American Legion's 3 Position National Air Rifle Championship. The competition was held at the Olympic Training Center, in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
The competition consisted of shooting 4 relays over a two day period. Each relay consisted of 20 shots each, in of the three positions, prone, standing and kneeling. On the second day, Liz started the first relay with a perfect score of 200, ending the relay with a score of 586. She achieved her first goal, but the second relay was where the real excitement would begin.
While not having her best score after finishing the standing position, Elizabeth was looking at shooting her very last kneeling (which is her favorite position) in air rifle. These would be her last 20 shots in a 3 Position Air Rifle competition. With the encouragement of her coach and parents, and some positive introspective thinking, she decided to go for it and attempt to end her career with a score of 200.
As we were watching her shoot, everything was falling into place for Elizabeth. After 10 shots her score was 100-10X. Soon we were looking at the scoreboard and it was 150-15X, 160-16X, 170-17X, 180-18X, 190-19X. As we approached shot 20, Elizabeth took a long time to compose herself, as we were holding our breath waiting for the shot. Elizabeth pulled the trigger and the score came up 200-20X.
With her last shot in a 3 Position tournament, Liz set three national records in the kneeling position. While several shooters have previously shot a 200 in the kneeling position, none had ever shot a 200-20X.
Elizabeth thus became the first junior to achieve a perfect score of 200-20X. The National Records she set were in 3 Position Air Rifle Precision Kneeling: Overall, Junior Club and American Legion. Elizabeth was representing the Stemmers Run Rifle and Pistol Club and American Legion Post 122, Liberty Road, at the tournament.
Currently Elizabeth represents and shoots for Stemmers Run Rifle and Pistol Club (AGC member) and the Maryland State Rifle and Pistol Association (AGC member). She has also represented and shot for Arlington Rifle and Pistol Club (AGC member) and Anne Arundel Fish & Game. She is very proud to have represented the AGC and the State of Maryland in many local, regional and national tournaments.
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Action Shooting Update
Chairman Paul Shinol reports that the first 3 Gun Action Shooting Event was an outstanding success with 14 participants braving the summer heat.
There will be a "pistol only" Action Shooting session on the 200 yard range this Thursday, September 8th from 6 PM until just before dusk.
If you are interested in receiving dedicated emails regarding the Action Shooting program and events, you can update your profile by clicking on the link below.
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| AGC Fall Range Day
It is time again for a range day clean up.
Sunday, October 16th, 0800 - 1200
(rain or shine).
The day begins with an early breakfast, followed by assignments and break out to respective work areas. We'll labor till noon. Lunch for all who participate will be offered.
Mark your calendars. Look for additional details in your e-mail. We will be compiling a list of tasks over the next few weeks.
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Help Wanted - Part Time
AGC Range Safety Officers
The AGC is looking for Range Safety Officers (RSOs).
RSOs are our AGC ambassadors who help members use our facilities safely. Part time RSOs typically work a morning shift (4 - 8 hours) starting around 8 AM or an evening shift ending at 8 PM or sunset, whichever occurs first.
We need dedicated professional people who can work either weekdays or weekends or both. Current NRA Range Safety Officer certification is a plus. Candidates who are not certified, must be able to obtain certification.
Knowledge of AGC Range rules and the Policy and Procedures manual is a must. These part-time positions start at $14.00 per hour.
If you're interested e-mail AGC Executive Vice President Andrew Pelton:
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Hunter Safety Education Classes
Baltimore County Game & Fish Protective Association
3400 Northwind Road
Parkville, MD 21234
September Class is 4 evenings 9/14, 9/15, 9/21, & 9/22
7 pm-9:30 pm plus a Saturday 9/24 8:30 am-12 Noon
Class is FREE and size is limited to 60 seats. Please note that the Maryland DNR requires on-line registration only.
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Baltimore County Game & Fish Fall
Gun & Outdoor Show
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National Hunting & Fishing Day
Mark Your Calendar for the 10th Annual Event
Associated Gun Clubs of Baltimore
11518 Marriottsville Rd.
Marriottsville, MD 21104
(Baltimore County)
Saturday, September 24, 2016
10:00 AM- 4:00 PM
Rain or Shine
The event features: archery, dog demos, fly/spin casting, live animals, local vendors and conservation groups, rifle shooting, waterfowl calling, wood duck box making and much more!
FREE admission & parking
Come learn about outdoor sports and the important role that hunting and fishing play in Maryland's wildlife conservation programs!
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is sponsoring its tenth annual Maryland Celebration of National Hunting and Fishing Day on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at the Associated Gun Clubs of Baltimore (Baltimore County).
This family-oriented day offers fun and educational hands-on activities that everyone enjoys. It is a great way to introduce young people and newcomers to outdoor sports, while teaching them about the important role that hunting and fishing play in Maryland's wildlife conservation programs. Many thanks to all our sponsors and participating groups and vendors.
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Mt. Washington Rod & Gun Club
September 11, 2016 911 Memorial Trap Shoot Sunday 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Trap #1
Shot sizes: #7�, #8, or #9 ONLY, 3 dram equivalent OR LESS
Cookout 11:00 AM to Noon!!
Mt. Washington's Club shoots are open to all AGC club members and their guests.
Please help us to plan for food and drinks by sending an RSVP:
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| Baltimore County Game & Fish
3400 Northwind Road
Parkville, MD 21234
Continuing Activities:
Trap Shooting - Traps are open to members & guests every Thursday starting at 5:00 PM.
Trap Fun Shoot
First Sunday of every month starting at Noon. Open to all, just games and fun
Bullseye League
Open to members and their guests Thursday evenings starting at 5:00 PM. Contact Jay Heydt 443-250-1022.
Military Rifle Shoot
Second Sunday of every month, starting at noon.
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Tuesday Night Bullseye League
Every Tuesday night 6 PM - 8 PM
(Year round)
Open to the public. Cost: $3 per night
Includes targets
What to bring:
- Any rimfire or center fire pistol or revolver
- At least 90 rounds of ammo,
- Empty chamber indicator
- 2 mags, a staple gun, pen, and masking tape.
If you never have been to the Tuesday night league, try to get there around 5 pm so you can introduce yourself to Ed Grove who runs this league and he can set you up with a partner.
Course of fire is 25 yards at 9 targets.
* 3 targets will be slow fire, 10 rounds each target, 10 minutes per target.
* 3 targets will be timed fire, 10 rounds each target, four five shot strings, 20 seconds per string.
* 3 targets will be rapid fire four five shot strings, 10 seconds per string.
Both the timed and rapid fire strings are timed turning targets to make it interesting. We usually finish up the league at around 7:30 PM.
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43rd Bombardment Group Reunion
On August 27th, the AGC hosted a reunion of veterans of the WW2 era 43rd Bombardment Group. Click on the link below for the full story in the Sunpaper.
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Polytechnic High School (Poly)
Gun Club Rifle Team - Circa 1924
The Sunpaper article on the 43rd Bombardment Group reunion prompted an email from Richard Messick, son of former AGC member Sam Messick. A member of the 43rd has a last name very similar to a member of the Poly Rifle Club in the mid 1920's. Richard Messick remembered the name from the back of the photo below. It is unknown if there is any family connection between the two men.
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| | AGC member Sam Messick - (for whom Messick Hall was named) - front row far left |
We thank Richard Messick for sharing this piece of AGC's history with us.
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| Embroidered AGC Logo Patch
A limited quantity of high thread count 4.75" x 4.75" embroidered patches of the AGC logo are available from the Glenmore Rifle & Pistol Club.
Cost: $5 each |
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Firearms Training Classes
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MSRPA Handgun Qualification License Classes
The Maryland State Rifle and Pistol Association will be conducting the required Handgun Qualification License (HQL) classes at the Associated Gun Clubs of Baltimore.
The cost for the classes is $30.00 per person. The Handgun Qualification License course is a four-hour block of training includes classroom instruction on state firearm law, home firearm safety, handgun mechanisms and operation, and a live fire exercise.
To register, send an e-mail to mbruzdzinski@msrpa.org with the number of people attending and the date (or dates) that you are interested in attending. Remember, each class is limited to ten (10). A confirmation e-mail will be sent to you indicating that you are enrolled in the class. |
IOTA Firearms Training
Certified Training Courses:
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MD HANDGUN QUAL LICENSE*
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WEEKLY:
(9AM-2PM)
WED, THU, SAT
(9 AM-2 PM)
SUN (10 AM-3 PM)
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MD WEAR & CARRY PERMIT
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WEEKLY:
(9 AM-5 PM)
WED-THU, SAT-SUN
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MD HANDGUN QUAL LICENSE*
NON-RES UTAH CCW PERMIT*
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SGS - HC FAIRGROUNDS
09/10
(9:30 AM-1:30 PM)
09/11
(9:30 AM-1:30 PM)
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NON-RES UTAH CCW PERMIT*
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09/24
(9:00 AM-2:00 PM)
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NRA DEFENSIVE PISTOL
*Minimum 4-hour course, includes fingerprinting and photos.
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09/25
(10 AM-2 PM)
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NOTE: Onsite Livescan fingerprinting and application facilitation services are available during all MSP Firearm Safety Training courses.
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RK Shot Training
AR-15 Familiarization & Maintenance
If you've recently purchased your first AR-15 type rifle or pistol and want to learn how it works, our Intro to AR-15: Familiarization and Maintenance class is for you.
This 2 hour course of instruction covers the basics of the AR-15 including:
- Basic operation
- Identification of major assemblies and sub-assemblies
- Load/unload and show clear
- Take-down
- Cleaning
- Reassembly
- Common stoppages and malfunctions
- Ammunition selection
- Magazine selection
Class will include discussion of the modularity of the AR-15 platform. Popular upgrade options such as handguards, triggers, buttstocks and muzzle devices will also be discussed, though not in depth.
Students are encouraged to bring their own AR-15. If you don't have one yet, that's OK. We'll have examples for you to learn with.
All firearms will be unloaded at all times.
There will NOT be a live fire portion.
The cost of this course is $25.
The next class will be 13 September in the Lower Barnes classroom from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
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AGC Range Badge Information
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2016 AGC Range Badge Processing
RANGE BADGES ARE NOW AVAILABLE!
Call the Lower Range Office for the latest information: 410-461-8532.
Updated details to follow as new information becomes available.
Range Badge prices for 2016:
Full year Adult Range Badge - $160
Half Year Adult Range Badge - $80
Full Year Junior Range Badge - $80
Half Year Junior Range Badge - $40
Family Full Year Range Badge - $53.33
Half Year Family Range Badge - $26.66
Full Year Junior Family Range Badge - $53.33
Half Year Junior Family Range Badge - $26.66
NOTES:
- Half year badges are available only for first time purchases and then only after July 1st.
- Family badges are available to family members of yearly badge holders. Additional restrictions apply, please contact the lower range house for details. Lower Range House phone: 410-461-8532
In addition, volunteer hour credits will be adjusted so that 40 hours of volunteer time equates to 1 full year badge. Therefore, volunteer hours will equate to $4.00 per hour for 2016.
Range Office: 410-461-8532
Email Office Manager: officemgr@associatedgunclubs.org
Renewing Members must bring their current AGC Range Badge, 2016-2017 Club Membership Card In-Good-Standing, and Driver's License/State Issued Photo ID, to be issued a 2016 sticker.
New Members must bring their signed Range Orientation Affidavit*, 2016-2017 Club Membership Card In-Good-Standing, and Driver's License/State Issued Photo ID.
Individual Range Badge Processing: members possessing 2016 Club Membership Cards In-Good-Standing will be processed according to published dates on the AGC Event Calendar. Please call the office to confirm dates/times.
*Verbal, emailed, or any form other than a "hardcopy" Range Orientation Affidavit signed by an appropriate Club Representative, will not be accepted.
Click here for the range badge processing schedule on the AGC website.
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