Nothing says I love you on Christmas like...

A para-cord wrapped ballbearing (aka monkey fist), the perfect key chain, an incognito blackjack...

Surprise sucka...!  That's gonna leave a mark!

My hubby knows how to say I love you - LOL...!

Might be selling these babies on "Outlaw Accessories"

Magazines… magazines!

So…  when I instructed my friend to bring three magazines to class this is what she bought…  that Carol, she is so silly!!!

Great article!

Exercise Your Freedom | For The Benefit Of Others

by Frank Winn, Guns & Gear Editor - Friday, May 22, 2015

To say there’s ample antipathy toward firearms ownership these days is no stretch. Such are our times: “Feelings” seem to trump all. But today we’re featuring a shining example of goodness in the shooting sports that should be applauded even by those who hate guns and gun owners. 

This unimpeachable demonstration of safety, generosity and fun is a Steel Challenge-style match supported by a Fortune 500 company, with proceeds going to two well-known charities. (The company will remain anonymous here since some might object, even to this solid bit of goodness.) 

At this fundraiser match, four of the eight normal Steel Challenge stages are run, best two out of three strings for score, and you don’t have to provide your own firearm. The match is awash in NRA and USPSA ROs and instructors. A detailed shooter’s meeting and safety briefing precedes every match (there have been eight, all told), and any new shooters—including several over the years who have shot for the very first time—have their own “coach,” who sees them through the entire match.

The money raised isn’t trivial, either—just under $17,000 to date. And because we know you’ll ask how many mishaps have occurred, we’ll proudly answer. Of the shooting sort, the answer is a big fat zero. They’ve had roughly 300 match transits—that’s about 21,000 rounds of ammunition fired—and not a single firearms-related injury. (One non-shooting “medical” did occur in the inaugural match, but RO and friend of A1F Tom Knobeloch both prevented injury and controlled the firearm when a shooter went all the way to the ground.)

IT pro by profession, but lady gunner and match director by choice, Cris B. told us: “I’m always thrilled to find opportunities, not only to provide a non-threating place for women to shoot, but also to introduce the Steel Challenge and competition to shooters—especially those who would otherwise be shackled inside to a desk all day. The fundraising event has also bridged relationships within our organization in ways that would not otherwise have happened. The outdoor, healthy competition between co-workers has really been fun, too. I’m proud to have been passed this baton, and look forward to continuing to raise money for two major charities with these events for years to come.”

This sort of thing doesn’t happen without a lot of hard work and great support. Because of intensive RO instruction and the presence of instructors, the range (Pueblo West, Colorado’s PWSA) donates facilities cost, and America’s 1st Freedom/American Warrior’s own Tom “Hoser” Freeman puts up his personal steel. Board Vice President Deb Felix attends as both an official rep and emergency medical support (she’s an LPN II with a med kit—and kind heart—the size of a Volkswagen). 

From our perspective, a better exercise of your freedom doesn’t readily come to mind. Avuncular PWSA President Chris Skarmas probably put it best: “It’s hard to imagine a better example of a contribution by the shooting sports: fun, safe and educational, all while raising money for causes everybody likes.”

Original link HERE

When my two worlds collide...

It's a beautiful thing...

I was able to create a craft (((BIG SMILE))) for the gun club!

I used my Cricut (die cutting machine) to create stencils for labeling the ammo cans, and crates for our steel match.

these are the repurposed ammo cans that hold the paint, timers, and pens for each stage...!

 

Great way to carry without drawing attention - let's see if we can get a tune out of this baby...

 What a great group of shooter..!

It was 75 degrees and SUNNY - so much nicer than the March match :)

March of Dimes/FedEx Fundraiser 2014

The weather was PERFECTION, thanks to all who came out to support the cause, and to Pueblo West Sportsmen Association (PWSA) for the generous donation of your facility, Shooting Den for your generous prizes, and last but not least our company FedEx for allowing us the time to particpate!!!

Our very good friend Frank W. started this event and has passed the reigns onto myself & Steve to carry the torch (talk about big shoes to fill...), we are honored.  We are very pleased that our first match was successful, and we are looking forward the the next one for United Way...!!!

peeking over Franks shoulder :)

our buddy Ben T. nice presentation!

Stone cold...

I warned her I would post this picture - love you GERM...!

"Not in the office, thanks boss...!"  That Tom K. what a character..!

Tom broke a nail...  HAHAHA, not Germ though...!

Lizard, Steve P. & Ray came out to practice, and found us on the range, so they joined in the fun!!! (check out the "grudge Match" video below), thanks for your contribution guys...!

"GRUDGE MATCH"

United Way Fund Raiser (2013)...!

I'm a little behind on posting these - LOL...

Mini-Steel match at Pueblo West Sportsmen's Association to raise money for United Way through FedEx...!!!

What a great company we work for, and what an awesome cause to support, can't think of a better way to raise money than clankin' steel...!

 Why yes, I DO have to bring the bling... and your point...?

At least I didn't defile the firearm...

 PHOTO BOMB...!

Our Pastor joined us for this one :D

1st Steel Match (22 MAR 14) - FROZEN CHOSEN

it was 22 degrees, with a wind chill of 9 degrees, yet a few dedicated shooter came out to kick-off the BLGC Steel Match!

 Germ still smiling - her face might have been frozen into that smile :)

 YES - I'm heating my frozen digits...!  Thank God both Germ and Ben thought to bring heaters...!