We had a nice turn out at our regular Wednesday shoot in late February. Although it was very windy, the temperature was nice and plenty of folks came out to plink away!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CURT!
Curt Seaton celebrated his 80th birthday with the club on the 19th of June. More than 25 people showed up for lunch at Bella's. We wish him the very best!
We had lovely weather for a shooting day in May. This week featured Rifle, Fun Shoot and Action Pistol
Another great day on the range as Spring emerges in Southeastern North Carolina!
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Rob Jerome developed a fun and competitive event, called Break the Board. Shooters on four teams competed against each other by shooting at a 2x6" board at the 25 yard line. Congratulations to Team 2, Chuck, Don and John M. for being the first team to break their board
St James Rifle and Pistol Association
St. James, North Carolina
16 new members of our club participated in the NRA basic pistol shooting class on the 12th of March and subsequently completed their shooting qualifications on the 19th and 25th of March. Shooters were given the chance to qualify at level 1, 2, 3, and instructor level in their shooting capability. All of them passed!
Our shooters have a wide range of training and experience, from brand new shooter to very experienced. Our members shoot a multitude of guns on the different ranges at Ye Olde Gun Club. On this particular Wednesday in March, club members, guests and range safety officers had a great time shooting a multitude of guns at four events.
SJRPA, finishing up the month of April. Everyone seems to be having a good time
Shooters doing a fabulous job at Ye Olde Gun Club this March. Nancy Adelis, George Flynn and Bill Boston, making it look easy. Lunch at Bella Cucina is a great way for members to get more acquainted.
A class of 16 students and 3 Range Officer Coaches participated in the first NRA Class on Basic Pistol Shooting on March 12th. The class was taught by Certified Instructors Rob Jerome and Nancy Adelis. All the basic competencies that help one to become a good shooter were addressed. Students will attend a field practicum on March 19th and 25th, at which time they will graduate. It was a fun, action packed day.
It was a wonderful day for a St. James RPA picnic at the Woodlands Pavilion on St. James. 70 members and their loved ones gathered together for a meal, cake and camaraderie. As Closet King I, Bob Klug stepped back from his role, the STJRPA promoted Prince Bill Arcuri to CK III. Will Dovel remains CK II. John Macey received the keys to the kingdom as he became the new Prince
SJRPA held its first Newcomer Orientation on January 16th. Several new club members and several RSOs were in attendance. New club members received basic information on the club, the range, gun options, shooting gear, safety and much, much more.
The Brunswick County Construction Fairy and his elves strike again. Rob Jerome, the BCCF, and a few of the elves, Bob Johns, Jim Gerlach, Bill Arcuri and Taylor Gibson helped YOGC with a small project. They built the new steps that lead to the new office building that Deb Brooks installed at YOGC. Both Rick Martin, Range Manager and Deb Brooks are very grateful for their help.