Re: Thunder Valley Precision - Ohio
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Tom Sarver</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thanks for your offer matthew,
In defense of DGUNNS post I'm sure when he posted the p"""y
part of his post he did not mean the older gents or anyone who is challenged so to say. He meant for the guys who are younger and complain about getting dirty at a "Tactical" match because it has happened. He has helped many shooters here so I know he meant no disrespect to any of our older gents or pistol shooters in any way because they don't want to lay on the ground.
If someone wants to use a bench or HAS to use a bench then I will be the first to "grab an end" and move it. We're all a team here and shooting is supposed to fun like we ALWAYS have now that a few turds have been flushed.
Time will always be an issue at a range. I've seen it for years and it started when I was at boot camp during rifle quailification and training. Remember that? So time is important an dif some guys have no limit it will take..and they WILL take all the time they need..which can and we've seen it happen 20-30 minutes PER station. That simply can't happen.
All I can say is when I get to the point where I'm unable to lay on the ground for what ever reason..and I still have the urge and passion to shoot..that some younger shooter at the range will assist me in doing so. I will die in my tree stand or sitting against a tree..or with a rifle in my hand. This I know...well at least that's what I hope for anyway..lol.
Lets drag out our shooting sticks, tripods and a couple of benches and make due. From there it will evolve. When we have sniper matches then that's something different. </div></div>
tom, i appreciate the clarification....i did not intend any disprespect for older or shooters with special needs. i will go out of my way to help ALMOST anyone.
that said....i spend a fair amount of time training and shooting in this style of discipline and by that i mean tactical/sniper type matches. i have heard about everything you can think of at a match as i am sure most of you have. fact is, we have an overly lazy, undisciplined society who feels the world should accomodate them....not directed towards anyone.
if you are physically capable and want to get involved in this type of shooting not matter what your reason.....you should be shooting from field expedient positions. shooting from supported positions like shooting sticks, tripods, etc to me are acceptable as it is something you can generally carry in the field. a bench is not...
i just read someone say they just didn't want to get down on the ground....not cause they couldn't...just dont want to. they paid they're dues in the corps. yeah, join the club except i will continue to pay my dues until i cannot.
regardless, tvp is a great place to shoot and tom is a great host so i'm sure everyones needs will be accomodated.
enjoy the season and get off the couch.
dg