Official Bulle n

Richmond Rod & Gun Club, Inc. 3155 Goodrick Avenue, Richmond, CA 94801

Clubhouse (510) 231‐5838 (Wed, Fri‐Sun 2p‐8p) Skeet Field (510) 620‐9507 (Wed, Sat, Sun 10a‐3p) Pistol/Rifle Range (510) 965‐9267 (Wed, Fri‐Sun 9a‐4p) Member Services (510) 621‐3120 (M‐F, 9a‐3p) Caretaker (510) 478‐6461—All hours Gen Manager (510) 621‐3120 (M‐F, 9a‐3p)

July 2019

“A well regulated Mili a, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.”

‐ Cons tu on of the United States, Amendment II

Club Social Calendar Kitchen Chairperson: Laurie Sargen ni Email: kitchen@richmondrodandgun.com

Thu 4 ........ Independence Day: Club Closed 5 PM—Midnight.

Sun 7 ........ First Sunday Breakfast: 8a‐11a, Come out and have breakfast at the club. $10.

Thu 11 ...... BOD Mee ng— July 4th BOD mee ng moved due to Holiday. Bylaws allow reschedule of BOD mee ng when first Thurs falls on a holiday. 6:30 PM, contact President Yee‐Min Lin to get on agenda, email: president@richmondrodandgun.com

Sun 14 ...... Third Sunday Breakfast: 8a‐11a, Come out and have breakfast at the club. $10.

Sat 27 ....... Hunter Educa on Class ‐ Ques ons, contact either Gary Buffon at 510‐374‐6477 or Kevin Zimmerman at 510‐845‐7034.

Sun 8/1 .... First Sunday Breakfast: 8a‐11a, Come out and have breakfast at the club. $10.

Thur 8/5 ... BOD Mee ng— 6:30 PM, contact President Yee‐Min Lin to get on agenda, email: president@richmondrodandgun.com

Junior Rifle Training

For children 8‐17 years old to learn safe gun handling and marksmanship. Ammuni on and rifles are supplied FREE to members & non‐members.

Basic: Contact Dave Minoggio Email: dminoggio@yahoo.com Ph: 510‐708‐4907

Intermediate: Contact Carol Johnson Email: johnsoncarol.a1@gmail.com

Ph: 215‐385‐2020

Hunter Educa on Class

California requires hunter educa on training for those who have never held a California hun ng license.

Contact: Gary Buffon HEI#3521 Ph: 510‐374‐6477 or Kevin Zimmerman HEI#3546 Ph: 510‐845‐7034

To sign up, go to www.wildlife.ca.gov/Hunter‐Educa on. Choose op on #2 and follow the instruc ons.

Clubhouse Rental

Rent the clubhouse and/or Fireside Lounge for your next private event.

Contact: Vince Sargen ni Email: rrgcgm@gmail.com

Do we have your email?

Periodically we like to email our members about events or other more me‐sensi ve informa on that can’t wait for the next bulle n. Email Member Services and request to be added to the email list. ms@richmondrodandgun.com

* * SPEED LIMIT * *

5 MPH While on club property, please observe the 5mph speed limit

FOR ALL VEHICLES.

Please respect your fellow club

members by keeping dust to a

minimum, and keeping our

children and pets safe.

Pistol/Rifle Range – 25, 100, 200yd Lines

HOURS:

Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday Range Office Ph#: 510‐965‐9267 9:00am – 4:00pm Pistol/Rifle Range Chairperson: Earl Brown Email: vmaxearl@yahoo.com

FEES: Member: $5/hour. Current membership card required. 9:00a‐11:00a—Members only. Non‐Member: $20 for 2 hours. Addt’l hour: $10 when space available. Drivers license required for

me tracking. 11:00a—4:00p. New wrist band id program is in use to prevent chea ng.

NOTE: The 200yd line is open to members only and when an RO is available Steel Core Ammo is no longer sold or allowed on the centerfire ranges.

Steel Jacket/Lead Core is allowed.

Sat 6‐7 ... AEBBBRL on 200yd line. Sign up at 8:00am and shoot at 9:00am FYI John Eggers—hje44@sbcglobal.net.

Sun 7 ..... Black Powder Match on 25yd line. FFI—contact Mickey Novello at 510‐612‐1020.

Sat 13 .... Junior Rifle Training ‐ Basic (New) Juniors arrive at 8:15am in the Clubhouse. Contact Dave Minoggio at dminoggio@yahoo.com or 510‐708‐4907. Note: 25yd line is closed un l 12:00pm. Intermediate Juniors shoot at 9:00am on 200yd line. Contact Carol Johnson at johnsoncarol.a1@gmail.com or 215‐385‐2020. Note: 200yd line is closed un l 1:00pm.

Sat 13 .... RISK High Power Rifle Match ‐ 9:00am on 200yd line, 50 shot match. Contact Robert Carter at highpowershooter@comcast.net.

Sun 14 ... Bench Rest .22 Rimfire Match on 100yd line. Contact Pete Nakayama at p76bones@comcast.net.

Sun 21 ... Schutzen Match on 200yd line. FFI contact Ron Griffin at 510-221-7430.

Fri 26‐Sat 27—200 yd line closed to prac ce due to setup for Bay Area Rifle Championship.

Sun 28 ... 100 & 200 yard lines closed due to Bay Area Rifle Championship Match. 25 yard line open as usual.

Weekends can be very busy and may require wai ng for a posi on at the bench; this is

especially true for the 100yd line.

Club members are encouraged to volunteer. The Trap/Skeet ranges and Rifle/Pistol lines need volunteers.

NRA CERTIFIED CCW INSTRUCTOR SCHOOL SPECIAL DISCOUNT PRO PACKAGE FOR

RR&G MEMBERS (SAVE $100!)

Richmond Rod & Gun Club 3155 Goodrick Avenue Richmond, CA 94801

NOVEMBER 18 – 21, 2019 Course Description: Instructor Candidates demonstrate organizational and teaching skills via participation in practical exercises during the course and must pass a written instructor certification examination. Additionally, the Instructor Candidates must pass the CCW Instructor Level shooting qualification Course of Fire. The NRA CCW Instructor Course will focus on developing the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary for Instructor Candidates to teach carrying and using a concealed pistol ethically, responsibly, and with confidence. As a result of participating in this course, the Instructor Candidate will be able to explain and demonstrate the following: How to apply the NRA Rules for Safe Gun Handling when carrying a concealed firearm, basic principles of concealment, the difference between cover and concealment, drawing from the holster, levels of mental awareness, developing the proper mindset when using a pistol for personal defense, clearing common stoppages, and more. Prerequisites: Candidates must be NRA Certified Pistol Instructors who have successfully completed Basic Instructor Training (BIT) within the last 24 months. Instructor Candidates must also successfully complete the NRA Basic CCW course. We are offering BIT free of charge to candidates, on Monday, November 18th and the NRA Basic CCW course on Tuesday, November 19th. Schedule: Monday, November 18th – 8am to 3pm – Basic Instructor Training – BIT. This class is one of the prerequisites for all NRA Certified CCW instructor candidates. This class is offered at no charge to enrolled candidates who have not successfully completed BIT within the last 24 months. Tuesday, November 19th – 8am to 6pm – NRA Certified Basic CCW. This is a mandatory prerequisite for NRA Certified CCW Instructor candidates. This class is offered exclusively to candidates enrolled in our NRA Certified CCW Instructor Course. Course Fee: $175 (RR&G Members) - $225 (non-members) Wednesday & Thursday, November 20th & 21st – 8am to 6pm each day – NRA Certified CCW Instructor. This is the new NRA CCW Instructor course. Candidates must be current NRA Certified Pistol Instructors, successfully completed BIT within the last 24 months, and successfully completed NRA Basic CCW training. Course Fee: $375 (RR&G Members) - $425 (non-members)

RICHMOND ROD & GUN CLUB MEMBERS PRO PACKAGE PRICE $550 FOR ALL! SAVE $100! All classes require preregistration and prepayment of non-refundable course fee to book a slot.

CALL 408-687-3791 TO ENROLL. STUDENTS MUST BRING THE FOLLOWING ITEMS TO CLASS: Monday – Basic Instructor Training (BIT) Notepad, pen and highlighter Sack Lunch Tuesday – NRA Certified Basic CCW Handgun (.38 cal/9mm or larger) Strong-side OWB or IWB belt holster Minimum 4 magazines or speedloaders Twin magazine or speedloader belt carrier 250 rounds ammo Eye and electronic hearing protection Ballcap Closed toe boots or sport shoes Cover garment that covers the holstered handgun and allows access to handgun Notepad, pen and highlighter Sack lunch Wednesday & Thursday – NRA Certified CCW Instructor Handgun (.38 cal/9mm or larger) Strong-side OWB or IWB belt holster Minimum 4 magazines or speedloaders Twin magazine or speedloader belt carrier 250 rounds ammo Eye and electronic hearing protection Ballcap Closed toe boots or sport shoes Cover garment that covers the holstered handgun and allows access to handgun Notepad, pen and highlighter Sack lunch

Course fees include student text materials, range fees, and targets . Complimentary coffee, donuts and bottled water will be available at class.

DEFENSIVE ACCURACY, LLC DACCW.COM

CALL 408-687-3791 TO ENROLL TODAY!

If you have recently applied for membership and have not been contacted, please wait until you receive an email or a letter to schedule an interview. Thank you.

Please note that if board members are unavailable, individual interviews will be re-scheduled to a later date. Prospective members who have been interviewed and have been approved by the BOD are published below. If any current member has a concern with the new prospective member below, please contact member services. Members have until 15 days after the publishing of the list of prospective members to lodge a protest. Please contact Member Services if there is any reason a prospective member should not be granted full membership privileges. Bylaw booklets are available in the bar.

Prospective Member Profession SponsorChristopher Born Student Steven BornNorman Brand Mediator Tim RyanJack Burgett Retired Tim RyanDonald Cole Sales Vince Van Hoven

Hans Cronkhite Driver Chris CookElena Garelis Retired Rolando SotoLucas Ham Mechanic Greg Looney

Colin Hannigan Machinist Adam ErlachCarol Johnson SW Professional Dave Minaggio

Patrick O'Driscoll Operations MGR Vince McLellandEdward Walsh Manager Andres Amil

Sky Yang Engineer Chun Wang

Interviewed in June for July Induction

If you have not attended an Interview and have run out of the dates stated in email or on your letter, please email membership services at ms@richmondrodandgun.com or call to schedule @ 510-621-3120 after m-f, 9:30a-3:30p.

From Vince Sargentini

If your name is on the list on the other side of this page, you need not call and ask me when your membership card is coming, it will be put into the mail around the middle of the month in which this notice has been sent (If January, around Jan 20th, if March, around March 20th, and so on).

Questions regarding your rental space should be directed to Vince Sargentini at email address: rrgcgm@gmail.com

Board of Director’s Mee ng

The Board of Director’s Mee ng is held the 1st Thursday of the month unless said day is a holiday, then it is scheduled the 2nd Thursday of the month. It is an open mee ng and members are encouraged to a end the mee ng. If you want to get on the agenda, please contact the President at: president@richmondrodandgun.com

Get involved with your club.

Bulle n Submissions

Ar cles for next month’s bulle n are due:

Sat., July 20th.

Get Connected

Club Website: richmondrodandgun.com

Richmond Hotshots Website: www.richmondhotshots.com

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Richmond Hotshots

Richmond Rough Riders

Contact the Editor for details. Email

rrgcbulle n@gmail.com.

No Dumping on Club Property

Trap/Skeet Range

HOURS: Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday (Closed Friday) Range Office Ph#: 510‐620‐9507 10:00am – 3:00pm (Last shooter out at 2:30) Trap/Skeet Range Chairperson: Dennis Lee Email: katonk@comcast.net FEES: $5.00 Member Range Officer volunteers are needed for this range. $10.00 Non‐Member Please contact Daryl Johnson at 510‐589‐6333.

Sat 13 ..... RSATA 50 Target Trap/Skeet Shoot ‐ 9:00am‐12:00pm. Contact the range for informa on.

NO LEAD on the Trap/Skeet Range NO EXCEPTIONS!

Ac on Range FEES: $7.00 Member Ac on Range Chairperson: Manuel Newman $15.00 Non‐Member Email: czmanuel@mrshooter.com

Regular Prac ce: Every Saturday (except major matches) ... 9:30am ‐ 1:30pm

Fri 5 ......... Steel Challenge—Sign up on Prac score, 2 pm check in, Shooter’s mee ng follows. $15/gun, 2 guns Max. FFI Jules Vanfau—jvanfau@yahoo.com

Sat 6 ........ Mul ‐gun Prac ce‐Bay 4 from 9:30am‐1:30pm. See h p://richmondhotshots.com for requirements to prac ce.

Sat 6 ........ USPSA Match 3:00 pm sign up/squad on Prac score.com, mandatory to compete on Sat.

Sun 7 ........ USPSA Match at 9:00am. Sign up/squad on Prac score.com suggested. Closes 1pm Saturday, ok to walk on for Sunday.

Sun 14 ...... IDPA Match—Sign up at 8a, shooter’s mee ng—9a. MD— Jim Griffiths

Fri 19 ....... Steel Challenge—Sign up on Prac score, 4:30 pm check in, Shooter’s mee ng at follows. $15/gun, 2 guns Max. FFI Jules Vanfau—jvanfau@yahoo.com

Sat 20 ...... USPSA Pistol Match at 3:00pm. Sign up/squad on Prac score.com, mandatory to compete Sat.

Sun 21 ...... USPSA Pistol Match at 9:00am. Sign up/squad on Prac score.com suggested. Okay to walk on for Sunday.

Weds 23‐Sun 27—Ac on Range Closed—BARC match build, all ac on ranges closed.

Sat 26 ...... BARC Staff match, final build on 100 a er 4 pm.

Sun 27 ...... Bay Area Rifle Championship—MD Vince Sargen ni—RM Dave Bunn

All qualified shooters must sign in at the Pistol/Rifle

Range before using the Ac on Range on Sat Prac ce.

In memory of Joe (Joey) Kawika Rowe‐Babb Joe Rowe‐Babb died suddenly on Weds June 13, 2019. Joe was a long me member, Range officer, Board of director, and friend. Joe loved to go hun ng and fishing and was a proud Iron worker and a member of Union local 378. When he wasn't at the club or out enjoying spor ng pursuits, he enjoyed watching his daughter play baseball. He was a friend to all that knew him and he will be sorely missed by all.

BOD Elec on The BOD elec on was held in the en re month of June and unfortunately this edi on went to print before the results were known. Look for elec on results in the August edi on.

H O

P /R R   Wednesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday ............ 9:00am ‐ 4:00pm 

  Members Only from 9am‐11am 

T S F

No lead shot on Trap & Skeet Fields ‐ NO EXCEPTIONS

  Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday ...................... 10:00am ‐ 3:00pm   Closed Friday 

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All shooters must sign in at Rifle Range before using Ac on Range

  REGULAR PRACTICE every Saturday .................  9:30am ‐ 1:30pm   (except Major Matches) 

  Ac on Range closed weekdays except for Range Officers. 

  Matches most Sundays ‐ check your bulle n or web   For info:  www.richmondhotshots.com      Match Signups usually listed on prac score.com,    Keyword is ‘Richmond’ unless it is a major match. 

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Members and accompanied guests only

  Wednesday, Friday .......................................... 2:00pm ‐ 10:00pm   Saturday ......................................................... 12:00pm ‐ 10:00pm   Sunday ............................................................. 12:00pm ‐ 8:00pm  

CLUB CLOSED: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday

Hours may vary on special occasions. Check your bulle n.  

C O Yee‐Min Lin*, President ........................................................ (925) 338‐7524   Email: president@richmondrodandgun.com Laurie Sargen ni*, Vice President ........................................ (510) 233‐3847   Email: vicepresident@richmondrodandgun.com Don Barnwell*, Treasurer ..................................................... (510) 224‐0103   Email: donbar@gmail.com Fred Smith**, Recording Secretary ....................................... (415) 450‐7335   Email: smith94920@gmail.com Vince Sargen ni**, Financial Secretary................................ (510) 621‐3120   Email: ms@richmondrodandgun.com Patrick Clark—Past President ............................................... (925) 286‐1964   Email: pclark223@gmail.com 

B D John Breglia* ........................................................................ (916) 524‐7914   Email: rockin@blackcabin.com Earl Brown** ........................................................................ (510) 672‐0062   Email: vmaxearl@yahoo.com Vacant** .................................................................................. (xxx) xxx‐xxxx   Email:  Vince Van Hoven**………………………………… ...... …………………. (415) 233‐1875 Email: vanhoven@comcast.net Richard Creaghe* ................................................................. (415) 299‐0744   Email: doccray@gmail.com Manuel Newman** .............................................................. (707) 280‐5263   Email: czmanuel@mrshooter.com Mary Snider* ........................................................................ (510) 520‐3047   Email: lakeriedog@yahoo.com Stan Baker* ........................................................................... (510) 260‐6090   Email: bstan141@comcast.net Denise King* ......................................................................... (408) 687‐3791   Email:  king@daccw.com 

* Term expires June 2019 ** Term expires June 2020