2012 "GAP GRIND" @ K&M ***RESULTS/PHOTOS/VIDEOS***

Re: 2012 "GAP GRIND"

Shooters,

Don't forget to send payment in. It was due today. If you can't make the match, let us know so we can let the wait listed guys in.

We bumped our final number to 90 shooters, so a few more emails trickled out the past week or so.

Facility additions and modifications are ongoing and we will snap some photos and hopefully some video teasers in the coming weeks to give you a heads up.

Shannon
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: A10XRIFLE</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The Python has Spoken!!!! Hssss Hssss </div></div>
Thats funny shit.
 
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Jon....Shannon and I test all the stages with bolt guns. We try to run our matches and implement the safety requirements needed so that it's not an advantage or disadvantage based on bolt or gas gun shooters.

Bryan
 
Re: 2012 "GAP GRIND" 10/26-10/28 @ K&M

Jon,

A 6mm gasser would do very well at the match. Speedy shooters usually are rewarded in our stages, but misses will punish you. There are only few stages where you will have more than one round allocated per target.

Not the best photos and it was raining but below are a few pictures of the work we are doing. The place is getting crazy sick! More to follow...
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Re: 2012 "GAP GRIND" 10/26-10/28 @ K&M

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Shannon,
Are y'all putting in an elevator or something?:)

 
Re: 2012 "GAP GRIND" 10/26-10/28 @ K&M

No BBQ or elevator! LOL

We finished decking the top (3rd floor) of the mini shoot house so we figured we would put some stairs to more easily utilize the upper deck. The latter is tight squeeze and designed for MIL/LE training. Not sure if we will use it for the Grind, but it helps having a third tower for future matches and for our members.

Shannon
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lowlight</div><div class="ubbcode-body">This is why you guys are the best ! </div></div>

Will you have a table setup for autographs?
 
Re: 2012 "GAP GRIND" 10/26-10/28 @ K&M

<span style="text-decoration: underline"><span style="font-weight: bold">SMALL UPDATE/TEASER!</span></span>
Unfortunately the Starbuck kiosk didn't make it in for the Grind. Too many other competing priorities, it just missed the cut. Maybe next year.
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Between training classes and trying to get in the mix for the Precision Rifle Series points we have been pretty busy. All the major muscle movements for the Grind are complete though. Just some final tweaks, touch ups and we will be ready to finalize the COF. George will be down in September to see if I met his intent in the flow and design of the match. Like I said earlier we still plan on getting some video out before mid September.

<span style="text-decoration: underline"><span style="font-weight: bold">COF UPDATE</span></span>
Expect to make each shot count and be efficient with your time/movements. The match will be very K&Mesque’ in applying the “Precision” in precision rifle and covering the entire spectrum of our sport/profession. There are not a lot of high round count stages. Most will be from 5-10, with the occasional 10-15. Expect roughly 25 total stages for the match. Only 8-10 rounds will be on paper for this match. There will be an even distribution of distances, with close to a third of the COF divided into each of the 100-350 yard ranges, the 350-600 yard ranges and the 600-1000 yard ranges. Targets size will be fair for all levels of shooters.

Below are some of the completed additions that we will utilize in the COF. Get to training!
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K&M Shoot House - We substantially increased the training versatility of the Shoot House recently. We could run dozens of completely different stages out of this if we wanted to. It is a great prop, but you only get one shot at it this match! Expect to move through multiple levels and engage through multiple openings (not shown) during this stage. I would plan on having to engage a moving target during this stage.
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Back side view of the Shoot House - (no you won't have to climb the rope)
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"The Rock" - We added to the Rock a while ago, you can expect to shoot off it and then have to find a "loophole" to engage through during a separate stage.


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The Climbing Rope - This is a little flashback to my 2/75 days. Don't worry about it, it is not as hard as it looks!
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Down Range view of the climbing rope.

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"The Poles" - This is a great tool to train and test establishing an unrehearsed position with limited support and then reestablishing another position with progressively less support. You'll see five engagements from this stage, four if you "clean it".

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The 270 degree range is still new and growing in it's offereings, but this stage will be a small tribute to our LE brothers. Expect to use both inside and out for support.

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For you nostalgia military guys, this one you will enjoy. Expect to engage on and around this hunk a junk! (Sorry Bryan, I had to! :D) I hate this thing!
 
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Finalized shooter's roster below for your review. If there are any issues send me a note and we’ll get it fixed. We still are holding a few slots for MIL guys as they work their COCs. Unfortunately if you are on the waiting list you won’t make it into the match. 99% of all squading requests have been honored. The way the match flows there will be a nice mix and centralization of the entire group at times. So squading won't matter too much if you want to rub elbows with someone in a different squad.

Adam Lawson
Adam Lucksinger
Adam Whitecotten
Andrew Gilewicz
Bannon Eldridge
Bradley Bell
Branden Burkhart
Brian Butts
Brian Richman
Bryan Yeung
Carl Lewis
Casey Simpson
Chad Hermes
Chad Peck
Charles Roberts
Chase Stroud
Cody Harrison
Dan Tuller
Darryl Simmons
David Brennaman
David Kerley
David McGrath
Dennis Carpenter
Dustin Morris
Everett Adcock
Floyd Cook
Frank Galli
Geordie Richardson
Greg Livingston
James Holstead
James Ramsey
Jason Baney
Jason Byrd
Jason Christian
Jay Carter
Jeff Badley
Jeff Callan
Joe Reeves
Joe Walls
John Kammlade
John Sommers
Johnathan Pepper
Jon Lester
Josh Pipes
Kelly Engel
Kevin DiMartino
Kevin Elpers
Kin Lin
Larry Carnes
Lee Rush
Luke Roseen
Mark Rosset
Mark Whiteacre
Michael G Nitzschke
Mike Harrison
Patrick Morris
Paul McCoy
Rich Emmons
Ron Koenig
Ryan Brandt
Ryan Castle
Ryan Kerr
Scott Milkovich
Scott Parks
Scott Pringle
Scott Satterlee
Sean Little
Sean McKay
Sean Utsch
Seth Ritzman
Spenser Morgon
Stan Owens
Stephen Mcauley
Ted Torres
Terry Cross
Tim Long
Todd Morris
Tom Lancaster
Tom Manners
Tony Burkes
Tony Gimmellie
Trina Koenig
Wade Stuteville
William Roscoe
5TH GRP
5TH GRP
5TH GRP
5TH GRP
 
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Small teaser for you guys!

 
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A short run in the shoot house to check "par" time and ensure it is adequate for the desired training effect.
 
Re: 2012 "GAP GRIND" 10/26-10/28 @ K&M

Ryan,

Every stage that has movement will be "mag in, bolt back/gas guns on safe" in between firing positions. We are trying to encourage more practicality in the sense of letting people “train closer to how they fight”. It would be a shame for some to develop bad habits whose lives can be dependent on how they train. We will have quite a few of "those guys" at our match.

We will mitigate what little additional risk there is by extreme muzzle awareness (and enforcement) and with additional ROs.
 
Re: 2012 "GAP GRIND" 10/26-10/28 @ K&M

Alright gang! George was down for bit this weekend and shot a lot of the course of fire. A few small tweaks and we will be ready to go.

A small reminder as you all start to make travel plans. Every shooter must sign in on Friday from 3pm (CST) until dark. Shooter numbers, paperwork, match books and squad assignments will be taken care of at that time.

The sponsors are coming in strong and many are requesting to sponsor stages. Barrett will be sponsoring a stage and send us a 98b. There quite a few guns, glass and many other quality products for the table. We hope to have a final sponsor list out soon, so if you are interested in sponsoring get with us quickly.

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Re: 2012 "GAP GRIND" 10/26-10/28 @ K&M

Little Over 2 weeks away, I promise to those attending you will be blown away by this event, it will test your Mind Body and Soul. Im actually sad I have to MD/RO and not Shoot. The Sponsors have been generous!!!! lets pray mother nature is kind to us!!! Cant wait to see you all there.
 
Re: 2012 "GAP GRIND" 10/26-10/28 @ K&M

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: A10XRIFLE</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Little Over 2 weeks away, I promise to those attemding you will be blown away by this event, it will test your Mind Body and Soul. Im actully sad I have to MD/RO and not Shoot. The Sponsors have been generous!!!! lets pray mother nature is kind to us!!! Cant wait to see you all there. </div></div>

But will it be fun ?

Like the fetish bar in CA fun
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