Couples 10 <3 Shooting Event
3 August, 5:30 PM
Just spit balling, brainstorming, trying to come up with an idea of a shooting event(s) that could be enjoyed by a couple, like a husband and wife, boyfriend/girlfriend. I read a long time ago that the three firearms everyone should own is a shotgun, 22 rifle, and a pistol. Mind you, that is a minimum, you can have more. You can have his and hers, different sizes, etc, but what good are they if you don’t use them? So we have come up with a short but fun and challenging course of fire.
Welcome to the 10♥ Couples Event. This event has each member of the team shooting ten shots at the trap range, ten shots at clays with the 22 rifle, and ten shots at the falling plates with a centerfire pistol. You can coach each other or not, share equipment or shoot your own firearm. You can use your friend’s firearm(s). It will be conducted the first Wednesday of August 3rd at 5:30 PM. Cost is $10 per team.
This could qualify as date night. Dinner at the Golden Arches prior to going to the range or supper afterwards at Duffy’s or other venue. Bring a pizza. Heck, we could even fire up the grill if needed.
Shotgun. Any suitable 12 or 20 gauge and ammunition. The shooter starts at the sixteen-yard line and the station of their choice: 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5; shoots five shots and then moves to the station to the right and shoots five more, 1-2, 3-4, 5-1.
Rifle. Any-Any. Any 22 rifle: Bolt action, lever action, auto loader, etc. Any sight: iron, peep or open, scope, aim point. The shooter shoots five shots standing and five shots sitting, kneeling, or prone. The targets are clay shotgun targets at 27 yards. Just like in trap, you have to hit or chip one to count as a hit.
Pistol. Any-Any. Any centerfire pistol in pistol caliber, 9mm, 38, 44-40, 45 etc; revolver, auto-loader, single shot. The shooter shoots the rack of five falling plates, reset and repeat. The shooter can shoot two handed or one handed.
Ammunition is available for purchase. If you are shooting something exotic, you need to bring your own. Don’t forget to bring eye and ear protection. Dress for the conditions and bring some water.
Guys, bring you wife or your girlfriend, not both. This hold true for the Ladies as well husband or boyfriend, not both.
Come out on Tuesday nights to practice you trap shooting skills. Members come out and practice your shooting skills with rifle and pistol anytime you want.
Questions, send us a note via email at [email protected] or [email protected] or the Redwood Falls Sportsmen’s Club FB page.
We request that you sign up in advance.