Pathways by Peter Crowell, General Manager - CCSSEF
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SUMMER 2018 Quarterly Newsletter of CCF&G
and CCSSEF, Keene, NH
Pathways
by Peter Crowell, General Manager
It’s been six months since I diately work with our training shoot on our relatively new 600
stepped into the General Manager staff to become more accom- yard range, but it also provides
job and I have seen a lot, been con- plished in whatever discipline she an opportunity for a potential
fused a lot, and, most importantly, favors. A participant is already Hi-Power newbie to get to meet
become very attached to our range working with one of our instruc- some of the shooters and to talk
and see in it so many great things tors to improve her skills using about the guns, complexities, and
and so much promise for a great her newly acquired Glock 19, Gen opportunities of Hi-Power shoot-
future. 5. ing.
In talking to members both new Another plans to join the Another new member “likes to
and old, my greatest curiosity is newly reconstituted Women’s plink” with his collection of 22 LR
about what they like to do at the Shooting League to continue her rifles and pistols. When he heard
range. Interests vary greatly from, skills progression. A third, may, about the 22 Sniper shoot and the
“I need a place to zero my hunting with a little courage, stop by the 22 winter shoots, he perked up as
rifle before the season” to some trap field during our twice a week he contemplated how that would
members who participate in almost open trap shoots and dive into a add interest to his plinking and
every discipline the range supports. completely new activity in her life. give him an opportunity to make
Contemplating this great diver- A young new member and some new, like minded friends.
sity of interests across the mem- recently retired veteran of our There are even more pathways:
bership got me thinking about armed services who has some the archery open shoots, the trap
pathways. great skills already, sees Action open shoots, the Action Pistol
How can we create pathways Pistol as an opportunity to keep practices on Wednesday nights,
for our members that will help his skills refined. He is also very Family Day, Live Free or Die day,
them enjoy all of the aspects of the interested in the increasing num- the aforementioned Women on
shooting sports? ber of high level defensive shoot- Target day and Women’s Shoot-
Sunday, June 17th, we had an- ing courses that we are offering. ing League which is designed to
other, very successful, wonderfully An older, new member, who provide a pathway from complete
run, Women on Target (WOT) is a long time hunter, had his beginner to possible involvement
event. So far, there have been three interest piqued as our discussion in competitive shooting.
conversions from the thirty attend- drifted to the activities and possi- If you can think of other path-
ees to active member participation. bilities of the Hi-Power program. ways, stop by the office and let’s
This is where the pathways come I encouraged him to stop by on see what we can do with them to
in. The gateway drug is the WOT Saturday morning to meet some optimize every member’s experi-
program and the pathways are Hi-Power folks at the clinic on ence at our range.
many. the 200 yard range. This clinic is
A WOT participant can imme- intended to help folks prepare to
Inside this issue... Jr. Rifle Team... p.2
Women on Target...p.3
Action Pistol...p.8
High Power Rifle...p.9
Shotgun Corner... p.5 Women’s League ..p.11
Family Day/Swap Meet.. p.7
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Jr Shooters Rifle Team
~Larry Parker Sr.
Our best wishes go to Team Member Rachel looking to add a couple of air rifles in 2019. They
Brown and her parents Sarah & Jack Commer- have been generous sponsors of our equipment
ford after the loss of nearly all of their personal needs for over 12 years! They’re not just about
property as a result of a terrible house fire on politics! We also received a great donation of
June 9th. If you’re able to help them in any way, shooting jackets from the Fall Mountain Re-
go to the CCSSEF web site and there is a page gional JROTC Rifle Team. They compete in the
attached letting you know how. ‘Sporter Category’ and can’t use jackets.
2018 NRA Sectional match results are not yet Here’s our 2017 sponsors: The NRA Founda-
available, but I have viewed a copy. Our 3 Posi- tion, Pinney Plumbing & Heating, Mia Capelli
tion score was outstanding this year and placed Hair Salon, Emerson’s Towing, Keene Transmis-
us 5th in the sion, Matt Symonds
Nation. Very Landscaping, JDJ
commend- Builders, Full
able! Our 2018 Throttle Power-
3-Position sports, Wood ‘N
Team was Nail Builders, Coll’s
Ashley, Kyle, Cleaning Service,
Natalie and Keene Door, Dave
Evie. Kyle’s in- Swenson, Victor
credible score Lawrence, The Car
of 578 placed Family, The Piazza
him 3rd in the Family and Scott
nation. In 4– McFarland. We’ve
Position, we already received
had the exact same score as last year. Our overall 2018 support from MIA CAPELLI, DAVE SW-
4-P ranking for this year is 11th. I was advised ENSON and the CAR Family. PLEASE SUP-
these would be on the NRA’s web site by June 15. PORT our local businesses that generously
Maybe by early July. Try this site: http://compe- donate to our youth program. These donations
titions.nra.org/championship-results/nra-na- help us send our shooters to Regional/Nation-
tional-indoor-rifle-pistol-championships-results. al Championships and Camps. Please consider
aspx donating to the Junior Rifle Team! With travel,
Our Air Rifle Team has qualified for the equipment, awards, range & entry fees and am-
CMP’s National Air Rifle Championships June munition, our annual budget is over $11,000.
25-26. Results will be posted to the CMP’s Com-
petition Tracker Program. We are looking to CONTINUED ON PAGE 4
send 4 of our athletes to the CMP’s National
Rifle Matches in July. Our current roster has 17
active athletes in our rifle program.
We received a new air rifle for 2017 and two
new rifles for 2018 plus a bunch of equipment
thanks to the NRA Foundation. We will be
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Women on Target
~Elaine H. Croteau
Father’s Day - It was Sunny Sponsors:
and hot on Sunday, June 17, Auto Mall
2018, which was the date of the Big Deal Discount
NRA Instructional Shooting Clearwater Pool & Spa of Keene
Clinic held at CCSSEF/CCF&G. D’Angelo’s of Keene
30 women attended this 1/2 day Highlander Arms
program to learn the basic skills Monadnock Firearms, LLC
of pistol, rifle, and shotgun in a Stow-a-way Marine, Inc.
safe, comfortable environment
with a one-on-one volunteer We appreciate your support for
whom provides additional this event. Please thank them as
education, instruction and well when you shop local, at their
support as needed. This progam establishments!
is empowering as many women
arrive having no prior or very
limited experience handling a
firearm and they are nervous &
anxious, but by the time they
leave, they are full of excite-
ment, educated on the basic
handling skills, and their enthi-
usiam shines through in their
3 Generations :)
shooting stories.
Thank you to all the volun-
teers (especially those Dad’s
out there who dedicated their
expertise and time to this clinic
- you all really are remarkable!)
The next WOT clinic will be
held on Sunday, October 14,
2018. Please check the website
for the brochure and additional
information or contact myself,
Elaine Croteau at (603) 903-
4070 or by email at chesterfield-
elaine@yahoo.com.
Thank you to our local
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Jr Shooters Rifle Team
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2
Notes on our active ALUM- Scholastic All American List. graduated from Central Maine
NI (shooting, college & mil- Lt Joe Bogar is with the 4th Community College in May.
itary)…Tobin completed his Infantry at Ft Carson, CO.
second year at the University Tom Csenge has moved to
of North Georgia shooting Virginia to work for TEAM
with the UNG Nighthawks. TURBO rifle manufacturing.
Andrew Solomonides moves A real US manufacturer in
on to his senior year at West the competitive smallbore
Point on their Army Black rifle market. http://www.
Knights rifle team. Both To- turboaction.net/. Capt John
bin and Andrew were again Nikiforakis is in preparation
named to the 2018 Collegiate of his upcoming promo-
Rifle Coaches Association tion to Major. Greg Ganio
These businesses are all supporters of the Ferry Brook
Team. Thank them for supporting our shooters by using their
goods and services!
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Shotgun Corner
~ Chuck Tatham
As most of you trap shooters probably
photo by Al Patnode
know, the ATA shoots and state shoots
are now going in full swing. If you want
to be good and win some nice trophies
and even some money there is only one
way to do it. PRACTICE, PRACTICE
and practice some more.
Our trap range is open every Wed at
noon and Sat. at 10 AM. The range is than reasonable. On Wednesday many of us
open to the public and the cost is more bring our lunch and have a good time shooting
more than just our trap guns!
For you casual shotgun
shooters who just want to
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Stories
~ Peter Crowell, General Manager
I found the picture above on my
desk when I started in January. The
notes on it indicate that it is George
Trask. The note also references an
Edward Dugay who was a YMCA
shooting instructor in the mid
twentieth century, so there is some
confusion about who the fellow
holding the rifle actually is. If you
can confirm who is in the picture,
let me know.
The note goes on to say that
there was an entity called The
Keene Rifle Club, Inc. that was
created in 1941 (war related, most
likely). This club was “merged”
into the Cheshire County Fish and
Game Club in January of 1976.
This all makes me think about
how many great stories might
surround what is now the Cheshire
County Shooting Sports Education
Foundation.
There is a great story about how
many of our Junior shooters have Fireams & ammunition
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about how many of these wonderful
young shooters have gotten college
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Family Day & Swap Meet
~Elaine & Arnie Croteau and Jack Commerford
~ Saturday, July 21st ~ some shooting fun in a safe canoe and motor boats, archery
Bring a friend, your spouse, environment with trainers and equipment, guns, and more.
family, or grandchildren to the range safety officers in charge at Again, this year, we are wel-
annual Family Day that will be each site. coming non-members/business-
held this year on Saturday, July For those interested in volun- es to join us. Members price for
21st from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. teering on this day, email ches- a spot at the Swap Meet (ev-
During this open event, there terfieldelaine@yahoo.com eryone brings their own tables)
will be free BB and archery for or call 603-903-4070. is $15. Non-members will pay
kids and adults to try, and for a Also, a great time to clean out $20. Included in the cost is one
minimal fee for young adults and your garage and basement for ticket for lunch that day. For
adults, they can try other disci- the annual Swap Meet to be held more details or to reserve a spot
plines, including air rifle, pistol, Saturday, July 21st from 9 a.m. (reservations with payment must
black powder, .22 rifle, Carbine, to 3 p.m. The event coincides be made by Saturday, July 14th),
Running Deer, Gong, and Trap. with Family Day, and is a chance email chesterfieldelaine@yahoo.
All equipment will be provided. for people to sell their outdoor com or call 603-903-4070.
This is a great day out for sporting equipment, fishing gear,
RICOCHETS
~ Chuck Tatham
I was groped by Abe Lincoln.
~Hillary Clinton
If the Democrats thought the immi-
grants would vote Republican, you
could see the fence from outer space.
~Unknown
I thought it would take longer to get
this old. Unknown
We make a living by what we get, but
we make a life by what we give.
~Winston Churchill.
If a man knows he is to be hanged in
a fortnight, it concentrates the mind
wonderfully.
~Spanish Proverb
A wise man never says, “I did not
think of that.”
~Spanish Proverb
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Action Pistol
~Walt Lewandowski
After dinner you decide to go Action Pistol stage.
for a walk in a nearby park. A The scenario is contrived.
thug appears, clearly agitated, The bad guy is a swinging target. hard tactical training but rather
pistol in hand intending to rob The jogger is a ‘non threat’ target practical firearm skills. Safety is
you. Luckily a passing car distracts on rails moving between the bad stressed, both yours and others
him and you quickly take cover guy and you. The trees are plastic around you.
behind some trees. You retrieve barrels. The skills involved are real. Our practice every Wednes-
your concealed pistol and prepare What’s next? day night consists of warm-up
to defend yourself. A quick peek So you own a pistol and have drills often with a stage set up
reveals he is behind a tree across taken the time to learn the basics. to demonstrate some new tech-
the path from you, looking out Perhaps you have taken the NRA niques. Strong hand and support
from behind cover first from the courses in the classroom and spent hand shooting are some skills you
left side, then the right, his gun time on the range. You feel comfort- will be practicing.
pointed at the tree you are behind. able with your pistol, able to perfo- You will be learning at your
As you prepare to engage, a jogger rate stationary targets at 10 yards so own pace, not lumped in with oth-
runs between the two of you. You now what? ers having more advanced skills.
pause…. Action Pistol will allow you to We will show you ways to
When the runner has disap- kick it up a notch. Here, not only quickly acquire a good sight pic-
peared around the corner and will targets move but might take ture and perform accurate fol-
from behind cover you anticipate cover and hide! The shooter as well low-up shots.
the reappearance of the bad guy might be moving and made to take The atmosphere is friendly
then you engage him ....Its over. cover. You may be facing multiple and non-competitive. If you just
Your firearm is still pointing at the targets and learn how to deal with want to stop by and watch, you are
tree - you take a deep breath. these threats. Action Pistol will more than welcome. We generally
You hear a voice behind you allow you to become more comfort- start at 4:00PM but if you cannot
saying: IF DONE, unload and able, proficient and safe with what arrive until 4:30, 5:00 or later,
show clear.. IF CLEAR, slide for- you carry. You will learn to safely that’s fine.
ward, pull the trigger then holster draw from a holster, perform mag We stay as long as the light or
.. RANGE IS CLEAR ..Whew! changes and learn to use cover effec- weather permits. Matches are on
You have just finished running an tively. We do not strive to provide the third Saturday of each month.
We start around 8:30AM so; if you
are interested, please watch us.
We generally have 6 stages set up,
one of which is a Steel Challenge
stage.
In July, the third Saturday is
the Family Day and Swap meet at
CCSSEF and we are planning on
an abbreviated match that day to
demonstrate what Action Pistol
is all about. We hope to see you
there.
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2018 High Power Rifle Schedule
~ Pete De Santis
The High Power Rifle Like last year, I plan on also posted on the main
season is in full swing, and being available most Saturday calendar and listed on the
there is an event to suit mornings from 10:00 am till High Power web page. Check
everyone. noon to get you sighted in to out these matches. There
Like last year, the High shoot at the 600 yard range. is something for everyone.
Power committee has Several members qualified Contact the event organizers
planned an ambitious sea- last summer and are having for details.
son. We start with two a blast at the Thursday prac- Contact me if you have
warm up off hand fun tices. A few have tried their any questions. See you on the
matches at 200 yards, fol- luck at the matches and have range.
lowed by the first of six New done remarkably well. If you Pete De Santis
Hampshire High Power shoot two NRA approved (603) 721-1985
League matches. We will matches (120 rounds for re-
host four 600 yard NRA cord), you will receive a Mid-
approved prone mid-range Range Classification Card
matches, and the NH State which allows you to compete
Jr. Team Rifle
Mid-Range State Champi- at your skill level. Sign Up for 2018
onship. Two M-1 Garand We will also be hosting
~ Larry Parker, Sr.
matches and a vintage this year’s “Mini-Palma”
sniper/service rifle match match. This is a one long
Junior Rifle Team SIGN-
are scheduled. A 50 round range/mid-range match
UP for the 2018-2019 season
and an 80 round National between teams from New
will be on Saturday Sep-
Match Course along with an England and the Canadian
tember 8th at 8:30am at the
Excellence In Competition Maritime Provinces. This
100 Yard Rimfire Range at
“Rifle Leg Match” will be will be the 41st year of the
CCF&G in Keene. The pro-
shot here. competition and the first
gram is open to girls and
Two Service Rifle clinics time it will shot on our range.
boys between the ages of 10
and a 600 yard wind read- This is my fourth year as the
and 19.
ing/prone shooting tech- US team captain and several
Details about the Junior
nique clinic will be held. shooter from our club have
Team can be found on the
The 600 yard morning and been on the team.
website at: http://www.ccssef.
afternoon prone practices The dates for all of the
org/ferry-brook-rifle-team/
start in May. high power rifle events are
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When Your World Turns Upside Down
~ Peter Crowell, General Manger
By now, many of you know There are many ways to stored in, good news. The
that two of our members, help, but what is most useful truly precious things, think
Jack and Sarah Commerford now is probably cash. about what you have in
and their daughter, Rachel, There is a Go Fund Me your homes, like heirlooms
recently suffered a loss that page: https://www.gofund- and family mementoes are
would devastate any of us. me.com/house-fire-recov- gone forever.
An accident with a gas BBQ ery-for-commerfords where Some of us know the
grill, resulted in the complete you can get more details. meaning of living paycheck
destruction of their home and You may also send to paycheck or paycheck to
most of their possessions. demonstrations of your no check and can give, but
Jack is the Chief Range generosity to the club c/o of not all at once. Well, there
Safety Officer, Facilities Man- the General Manager, Peter is time, there are opportu-
ager, and frequent Instructor Crowell and it will be im- nities, and there are three
at our club. Sarah is a shooter mediately gotten to them. wonderful members of our
and is always volunteering for As you move around community who are still in
Saturday membership duty town, you will also find con- need.
and any other instances where tribution jars at locations
she can help. like Highlander Arms in
There has been a very gen- West Chesterfield.
erous outpouring of aid for Like many of us, Jack had
them and they are powerfully LOTS of ammunition in
moved by those kindnesses. the house that “cooked off ”.
The loss is so great, however, Most of his gun collection
that any possible aid anyone was protected by the fire
can give is still a great boon. resistant safes that they were
Winter Adult Smallbore 4-Position Rifle League
~ Larry Parker, Sr.
If you’re interested in the adult 4-Position smallbore rifle league for this
coming fall/winter, we have a couple of target rifles with scopes that can be
signed out to members. This will start up in December. Contact Larry Park-
er Sr or Neil Jeneral for details about Smallbore rifle shooting. smallbore@
ccfandg.org or 600yard@ccfandg.org11 Saturday Lunch at Beccy-Bob’s (Famous) Smokehouse Grille. Come to the Clubhouse on any Saturday between 11 and 1 to have lunch at Beccy-Bob’s Grille. Five bucks will buy you a tasty lunch. Lots of great folks to visit with… See ya on the range, Rebecca Remember, when renew- ing your NRA membership or signing up a new member to the NRA, be sure to use our “Join NRA” link near the bot- tom of our home page on the web site. Your support of the NRA is important in the pres- ervation of our 2nd Amend- ment Rights. For further details, contact me at the Club at 352-8563 or by email at; gm@ccfandg.org. Thank you for your support of all Shooting Sports, General Manager
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CCSSEF WISH LIST Women’s Shooting League
~ Your Dues are Not Enough~ ~ Sharon
If you can help us with any of the items
Calendar:
below please call:
July 14, 2018
Jack Commerford at 603-762-4707.
August 4, 2018
Thanks!
September 1, 2018
October TBD soon!
Weed Whacking
Grass Mowing
Level I meets at 8:30 - Is for beginner
Brush Cutting
shooters. No experience is necessary.
Snow Removal
Mop the Clubhouse
Level II meets at 10:30 - Is for women
Empty Trash
who have taken level 1 or have prior ex-
Painting
perience.
Do you have any special skills such as : $15.00 for member/$20.00 for non‐mem-
Heavy Equipment Operator ber
Welding
Electrical or Plumbing Repair To sign up or get more information
Carpentry please contact Sharon at sassand-
brasstraining@gmail.com
Remember it’s volunteers that make our
club great!
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Name:__________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________
City:_________________________ State:_______ Zip:__________
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ADVERTISE IN
2018 COMING EVENTS GUNSMOKE!
Mark Your Calendar! Advertising your business and/
or services through CCSSEF
has many benefits
1. People want to use the services of
July 21 - Family Day & Swap Meet others whom they know, trust, and are
of like minds.
2. Your business/services are adver-
August 5 - Cowboy Long Range Buffalo tised through the newsletter that is
published 4x a year.
3. Your business card is listed on the
September 15 - Live Free or Die Shoot CCSSEF Website for everyone to see.
4. For those who purchase the largest
September 16 - Republican Shoot ad offered, it will also go on the Wall of
Sponsors in the clubhouse for mem-
bers and vistors to view.
October 14 - Women on Target To learn more, call Lori Cook at
603-852-0119
or email advertising@ccfandg.org.
Lost & Found
We have a small collection of items left on
the range. If you’re missing something,
call or email the office with a description:
352-8563 or gm@ccfandg.org.
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PO Box 233
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