New Member Orientation

Tuesday, Sept 6th 2018

• Organization & Operations

• Activities & Services

• VSS Navigation

• New VSS Reservation Sys

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Note Taking

Presentation Slides Posted on VSSCLUB.ORG

VSSCLUB.ORG Contains Info Being Presented

Listening May Benefit More Than Note Taking

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Today’s Goals for You

• Gain a Good Understanding of the Club

• Learn How to Find Answers

• Leave Motivated to Become Active

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Subjects to be Covers

1. Club Organization and Operations

2. Club Sponsored Activities

3. Member Services Offered

4. Website Contents & Navigation

5. Online Membership / Reservations System

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About the Club

Villages Straight Shooters, LLC

• Limited Liability Corp.

– Not a Non-Profit

– Operate Break-Even

• Senior Lifestyle Club

• Bylaws & Mission Stmt on

website

• Club since 2012

• Currently 2,700+ members

• Top 10 in Villages

• Priorities:

– Gun Safety

– Education

– Marksmanship

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Elected Officers & Directors

Officers

• President – Terry Marksberry

• VP – Roger Marksberry

• Secretary – Dianne Olsen

• Treasurer – Tish Benasutti

Directors

• Chuck Wildzunas, Chm

• Dave Agnew

• Mike Plocharczyk

• Larry Smith

• President

The RED Shirts!

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Membership Fees

Joining & Renewals

• Simplified & Manageable

(Effective May 1st)

– Join = $20 Online Only

– Renew = $20 Online Only

• Every 12 Months

• Not Calendar Year

Uses of Funds

• 40% Insurance

• 15% Meeting Expense

• 20% Shooting Events

– Targets

– Target Stands, etc

• 10% Internet & Computer

• 10% Publicity

• 5% Administrative

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Getting Your CWFL

Requirements

• Gun Safety Class

– or DD214

• 21 or Over

• Not a Felon

• Complete Application

• Photo

• Fingerprints

Florida

• “Shall Issue” State

• Do not need to be FL Resident

– Limited Reciprocity

• FL Resident

– Out-of-State Permit good for 90

days

• Concealed Weapons &

Firearm License

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Applying for a License

Marion County

• McPherson Complex– 503 SE 25th Avenue

– Ocala, FL 34471

• Phone: (352) 368-8200

• Appointments NOT

Required– Hours: 8am-5pm Mon-Fri

Sumter Country

• Sumter County Tax Collector– 7375 Powell Road

– Wildwood, FL 34785

• Phone: (352) 689-4540

• Appointments Required– Hours: 8am-5pm Mon-Fri

Check Status of your Application: //

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Club Activities

• Member Meetings

–Savannah Center

–Eisenhower Rec Cntr

• Seminars

–Sea Breeze

• Excursions12

Member Meetings

Home Page13

Member Meetings

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Member Meetings

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Member Meetings

Typical Topics

• General Interest

• Skills Enhancements

– Shooting Skills

– Self Defense

• Firearms Industry News

• Political News

• Law of Self Defense

• Self Defense Ammo

• The War on Guns

• Gun Manufacturers

• Active Shooters

• Carry Insurance

• Home Defense

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Seminars

Monthly

• Sea Breeze - Destin

• 3rd Wednesday, 2-3:30pm

• Limit 100

• Reservations Required

– Events > Seminar Sign Up

Typical Topics

• Gun Cleaning

• Tactical Lights & Lasers

• Red Dot Optics

• Holsters

• First Aid for the Range

• Shooting Fundamentals

• Selecting the Right Gun17

Excursions

ReLoad Range

• Touring Coach - 37/54

– Usual 7:30 Departure

– 4:30 – 5:00 pm Return

• Donuts/Cookies/Water

• Naps

• Camaraderie

• Selective Abuse

• Tarpon Springs

• Agenda

– Range Time – 2 Free Rentals

– Simulator

– Full auto AR-15

– Barrett 50 Cal

– Retail Time – Member

Discounts

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Member Communications

• VSSCLUB.ORG

• Email (Primary)

– Event Reminders

– Important Notices

• Recreation News

• Daily Sun

• Information Cards

• Newsletter

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Email Unsubscribing

Bottom of Each Email• If you unsubscribe, we

cannot put you back in

the club mailing list!!

• You will get no further

emails for the club on

any topic

• Club can send you a

link to re-subscribe

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Monthly Newsletter

Typical Topics

• Meeting Summary

• Safety Tips

• Meet the Member

• Instructors Corner

• Upcoming Events

• Awards &

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Shooting Activities

Events

• Open Shoots

– Emeralda Range

– Ocala Sportsman’s Assoc.

– Shooters World

• Winchester Pistol

Qualification – Shooter World

• Bullseye Leagues - Emeralda

– .22 & Centerfire22

Recommended Ranges

Local

• Ocala Area

– R/D Tactical

Solutions

– Ocala Sportsman’s Assoc.

• Leesburg Area

– Emeralda Range

• Private

• Gun Range on SR44

– High Lead Levels

Not So Local

• Shooters World

– Tampa

– (Villages)

• Reload Range

– Tarpon Springs

See Website for addresses & directions:

“Resources > Gun Ranges”

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Shooting Activities

What to Bring

• Gun(s)

– .22 up to .45 only

• Gun Rug – Range Bag

• Ammunition

What to Wear

• Ear Protection

– Howard Leight 1902

• Eye Protection

– Champion GoG – Mil Spec

• Ball Cap

• High Neck Shirt

• No Open Toed Shoes

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Shooting Activities

Club Staffing

1. Shoot Manager

– Targets

– Target Stands

– Course of Fire

– Contests

2. Instructor

– Grip & Stance

– Shooting Fundamentals

• Breath, Hold, Trigger Control

• Aiming – Alignment, Picture

3. Range Safety Officer

– Enforce Safety & Range Rules

– Help Clear Malfunctions

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Open Shoots

Emeralda Range

• 1st & 4th Tuesdays & 3rd

Fridays 8:30 – 9:30

• 3rd Friday

– 8:30 – 9:30

– Beginners Only

– Extra Staffing

OSA

• 4th Thursdays

• Two Shoots Per Date

– 8:45 & 11:00 am

• Separate Handgun & Rifle

events

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Winchester Pistol Qualification

• Improve Marksmanship

– Advance at Own Pace

• .22 Target Gun – Best

• Targets Provided

• 6 Levels

– Pro M to Distinguished Exp.

– Awards at each level

• Requires Indoor Range

• Once per Month (27)

• “Quick”, Cost Efficient,

Shooters World Trip

– Depart 7:30, Back 12:30

– One Hour on Range

– One Hour Open Activity

• Booklet & More Info at:

– Events > Winchester

Qualification Shoots

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Bullseye Leagues

.22 & Centerfire

• Individual Competition

• Handicapped

• Emeralda Range

• Awards Presented

Range Setup

• 50’ (17 yds)

• One Handed

• Red Dot OK

– No Optics with

Magnification

Shoot Manager: Allan Forrest

Hunter

Target

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Range Safety Rules

Basic Rules

1. ALWAYS keep the gun

pointed in a safe direction

– Downrange

2. ALWAYS keep your

finger off the trigger until

ready to fire

3. ALWAYS assume the gun

is loaded

Range Safety Card

• Sent with your Club ID

card

• Available at all meetings

• Compilation of Rules for all

ranges where we shoot

• Review periodically

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Range Safety Rules

Coming to the Range

• Guns unloaded & cased

• NO Loaded CC guns

• Gun uncased ONLY at

firing line

– Ammo & magazines move,

not the gun

• Don’t Forget Eyes & Ears

At the Firing Line

• Obey RSOs Commands

• When range is cold:

– Stand behind line

– DO NOT handle any gun

– Unload, open, chamber flag

• When done clean up your

own brass & debris

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Shooting Hygiene

Lead contamination– Serious Health issue

• Sources

– Inhalation

– Ingestion

– Skin

• Normal Levels

– 0-5 mg/dc

Precautions– Use Lead Wipes

– Wash hands & face ASAP

after shooting and certainly

before eating

• Cold Water

– Change clothes when you get

home

• Wash Separately

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Making Reservations

Reservations Required

• Seminars

• Excursions

• Winchester

• Open Shoots

• Thursday Shoots

• Bullseye League

• Education Classes

Reservations Not Required

• Member Meetings at

– Savannah

– Eisenhower

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Making Reservations

Fees Required

• Excursions

• OSA Shoots

• Education Classes

• Winchester (Additional 1st Time Fee)

• Open Shoots

– Beginners Shoots

• Bullseye (Pay @ the range)

Fees Not Required

• New Member Orientation

• Monthly Seminars

• Member Meetings

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AR-15 Build Project

Build Your Own AR-15

• Go to Web Page

• Buy Lower Receiver

• Buy Upper Kit

• Complete form on website

when ready to assemble

• Club has complete tool kit

• Spare parts

• 45 min to 1 hr job

• “Expert” Assistance

Available

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Ask the Gun Gurus

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Bulk Ammo Sales

Available at Meetings

• Range Ammo

– No Self Defense Ammo

• Usually JHP, Except .22

• Pay at meeting

– Get Paper Receipt

– Redeem Receipt after

meeting

Calibers Available

• .22

• .380

• 9 mm

• .38 Special

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Laser Bore Sight Loaners

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Laser Bore Sights

• Available at shooting events

– See Shoot Manager

• Use to Zero firearm

• See Zeroing Options

– Fixed Distance

– Parallel

• Bring tools to use on your

gun sights or optics

Calibers Available• .22

• 9mm

• .357/.38

• .380

• .45

• .223/5.56

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Lending Library

Available at Meetings

• Accumulated Research

Materials from past years

– Books

– Videos

• Check Out one meeting,

return the next

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MVP Athletic Club

Corporate Memberships

• Month to Month

– No penalties to cancel

• Enrollment fee waived

• Corp Membrsp $42.80

– $20.33 per mo savings

• Go to MVP Location to

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Product Sales

Range Accessories

• Howard Leight Ears 1902

• Champion Eyes (GoG)

• Range Bag

• Tactical Bag

• Gun Rugs (Sm, Med, Lg)

• VSS Ball Caps

Self Defense Items

• Stun Guns

– LED Flashlights

• Pepper Gel

• Personal Alarms

• Outlight A100

– LED Flashlight

– 900 Lumens

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Member DiscountsLocal

• Nordic Pawn – Wildwood

– Show ID

– 10% Ammo & Accessories

– Guns – Negotiable

• FFL Transfers - $20/gun

– Jeff Greenwood

904 Cancun Ct

Lady Lake, FL 32159

352-459-5477

greenwood152@aol.com

Central Florida

• Shooters World – Tampa

– 10% Ammo & Accessories

– Guns – Negotiable

– When on a Excursion

• ReLoad Gun Range – Tarpon

Springs

– 10% Ammo & Accessories

– Guns – Negotiable

– When on a Excursion

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