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Falling Plate League The Kitsap Falling Plate League is a Head-to-Head modified round robin competition. You shoot at 5 steel plates along side another competitor who is trying to knock down their 5 plates before you do! $5 per entry. (What a deal!) The match consists of Head to Head random pairings of shooters. Each contestant will shoot twice in each of the 5 rounds of competition. Once we have completed the 5 rounds we go to the Finals. Each time a shooter wins a round, they get their number on the board. If the shooter has won all 5 rounds, they will have 5 numbers in the finals. Each shooter will shoot with a randomly selected opponent until the last shooter with a number is left. This shooter is the winner of the match. We offer a Stock Class and a Draw Class. Shooters can enter in each categories or enter twice in one category. We load six rounds (this evens the playing field for revolvers) to start. Reloading if necessary is allowed to knock down the five targets. Standard range commands will instruct the shooters to "Load and Make Ready". The next command is more in the form of a request and will be "Shooters Ready?" If there is no indication of a problem, that will be followed with "Stand by!" After a second or two, then a buzzer will sound to start the string of fire. After the shooting has subsided, the shooters will be instructed to unload and show that their firearm is clear to the RO at the line. The shooter will then be instructed to point the muzzle down range and pull the trigger to verify the firearm is clear. The shooter will then be told to holster or bag the firearm. This is a Center Fire caliber match. No optics. Approximate round count for each entry is 150. Our Falling Plate league begins every Tuesday by taking over the primary pistol range at 5:30pm for set-up and registration followed by a safety briefing and the competition beginning at 6pm. Come on out and join the fun! See you at the range, Rob and Reba Potter - Match Directors Match Results
************ April 26, 2011
30 Guns Entered TOP GUN - EJ CORICH
1 Lady - Tawnya Weintraub
22 Guns entered in the Stock Class - Class won by EJ Corich
2nd Stock - Matt Mitchell
3rd Stock - Steve Washington
4th Stock - Thor Palm
8 Guns entered in the Draw Class - Class won by James Austin
2nd Draw - Rob Potter
3rd Draw - Tim Ridenour
4th Draw - Hal Hansen
Good evening, Ladies and Gentlemen, and welcome to another plate match at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club. It was a fine evening for a plate match. The blue sky was shared by broken clouds, it was just a little bit cool, and the heaters still felt fine. No rain though,
so we know summer is coming.
The better half of our Match Director Team was absent tonight, but husband Rob was there to run the show. Lee Lewis once again took over the score table, running the scoreboard, shuffling and dealing the duels, and calling said duels on the microphone. In his spare time, Lee ran his NightHawk 1911, challenging the field to catch him if they can. EJ Corich arrived early, stayed late and had the stage ready to rock punctually at 6:00PM. Some of us think EJ enjoys running around on the tractor almost as much as he enjoys shooting his Kimber. Oh yeah, before I forget. Our Stage Manager, E.J.Corich won the TOP GUN honors with that Kimber tonight.
Only one Lady, Tawnya Weintraub, was able to attend the match tonight, but she sure made it interesting for the rest of the field.
You shot well tonight, Tawnya, good to see you again.
A total of 30 Guns came out this spring evening, 22 in Stock, and 8 in Draw. Let's look at the Draw Class first. 8 guns entered the Draw Class field tonight, and after James Austin showed this reporter the door, there were but 3 remaining; James Austin, Rob Potter and Tim Ridenour. Rob outran Tim in a fast duel, putting him on the trailer, and that left only James & Rob to duel for the win. The challenge was for All Of'em, and when they all fell, James' popper lay tight to the ground, and James Austin has won the Draw Class and advances to Top Gun.
in the Stock Class, 20 Guns entered the field, and they came to Play!! By the end of the preliminaries, it was down to four: Thor Palm, Matt Mitchell, Steve Washington, and EJ Corich. Matt pur paid to Thor's evening, and followed that by putting paid to Steve's bid as well. That left just EJ Corich & Matt Mitchell to duel for the class victory, and the challenge was for All Of'em.
In their turn, the 10 yd plates fell, then the 25yd plates fell, and when the poppers both fell, EJ Corich's popper lay on the bottom.. EJ Corich takes tonight's Stock Class victory. Now, it's on to TOP GUN!!
From the Draw Class, James Austin comes to the line. From the Stock Class, it's E.J. Corich. The challenge is for All Of'em,
the shooters are loaded and ready, the Line Marshall hits the *TONE*. James & EJ engage the 10 yd plates first, and they all fall!! Then the 25yd plates are engaged and they all fall, and finally it's the popper's turn to drop, and they do!! When the
thunder fades, and silence returns to the range, E.J. Corich's popper Lies tight to the dry green grass, and
EJ Corich has won it all tonight!! Congratulations EJ Corich, for an evening of fine shooting, and Congratulations to the entire field for a fast, exciting, and especially a SAFE evening of plate match competition.
OK Folks, that's it for this evening. We'll see you right back here at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club next Tuesday evening at 6:00PM. In the meantine, you know what to do.
SHOOT FAST! SHOOT ACCURATELY!! BUT MOST OF ALL, SHOOT SAFELY!!!.
Hal
*********** April 19, 2011
38 Guns Entered TOP GUN - JAMES AUSTIN
27 Stock Guns Entered - Class won by James Austin
2nd Stock - Lee Lewis
3rd Stock - Matt Mitchell
11 Draw Guns Entered - Class won by James Austin
2nd Draw - Matt Mitchell
3rd Draw - Jeremy Weintraub
4th Draw - Hal Hansen
Good evening Ladies & Gentlemen, and welcome back to Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club. It's April 19, 2011 and we have another
plate match for ya. It's Spring in the Pacific Northwest, and while still quite cool out, the weather is dry, with light broken clouds and the suns out. With the heaters on, one doesn't even need a jacket. 38 Guns signed up to enjoy the match, 27 in Stock, and 11 in Draw.
Rob & Rebecca Potter, our Match Director Team, are on sebattical tonight, and Lee Lewis is at the helm. Lee is running the
Scoreboard, shuffling and dealing the duels, and acting as DJ in his spare time. Oh, yeah, I almost forgot. Lee is also entered in the Stock & Draw Classes.. In Rob's absence, whoever was handy stepped in to run the line. They all did it properly too. The match was run smoothly and efficiently, with a minimum of delay. Of course, nothing would have gotten off the ground if our Stage Manager, EJ Corich, hadn't gotten there early and set it up. As usual, EJ is the first to arrive, the last to leave, and for his trouble, he is first in the hearts of all the shooters. Gentlemen, from all the competitors, to all the Match Staff, Thank You!!
It was a large field tonight, so let's get to it. 27 Guns entered the Stock Class. By the end of the Sudden Death Finale, the number still competing was much smaller. The last of the finals brought Jeremy & EJ together in a duel, with Jeremy winning on a quick reaction drill answering a stovepipe jam. Tap, Rack and Fire. To Jeremy's surprise and good fortune, EJ, with his own problems, gave Jeremy enough time to get away with it. Exit EJ. Seth & Matt drew a duel then, with Matt winning it. Exit Seth.
Jeremy & Lee dueled next, and this time Jeremy had another stovepipe jam. Lee wasn't as forgiving as EJ, and moved a step closer to the finals. James & Matt went for All Of'em, and James got them all before Matt did. Duel to James. Lee & James took turns then outrunning Jeremy, and showed Jeremy the door to the trailer. Jeremy's last number suffered sudden death, but he went to the trailer with a 3rd Place Finish. 24 other guns would like to have finished 3rd in this field. Congrats Jeremy.
This left James Austin & Lee Lewis to duel for the Stock Class Victory. The challenge was for All Of'em, and James Austin
took them all down just barely before Lee Lewis. Stock Class Victory to James Austin. And on to Draw.
11 Guns entered the Draw Class, and as the end neared, 4 shooters were still competing: Hal Hansen, James Austin, Matt Mitchell, & Jeremy Weintraub. James Austin showed this reporter the door, pitting him next in a duel with Matt Mitchell, which he won in a close, accurate duel. James next drew a duel with Jeremy, and showed Jeremy the door once again, and again with a 3rd Place finish. James Austin & Matt Mitchell then dueled for the Draw Class Victory, with James Austin emerging the victor in a very close duel.
Since James Austin won both the Stock Class and the Draw Class, James Austin also therefore won the evening's TOP GUN OVERALL VICTORY. CONGRATULATIONS JAMES AUSTIN for a fine night of shooting.
And Congratulations to all the competitors tonight for a fast, efficient, accurate and especially for a SAFE Match. We'll see you all here next Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at 6:00PM, at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club. Practice hard, do it Safely, and remember always:
"SHOOT FAST! SHOOT ACCURATELY!! BUT MOST OF ALL, SHOOT SAFELY!!!!"
Hal
*********** April 12, 2011
************* March 22, 2011
35 Guns Entered TOP GUN: ROB POTTER
1 Lady - Rebecca Potter
26 Stock Guns - Class won by Rob Potter
2nd Stock - Nathan Bailey
3rd Stock - Mark Wuesthoff
9 Draw Class - Class won by EJ Corich
2nd Draw - James Austin
3rd Draw - Rebecca Potter
Good evening Ladies & Gentlemen, and welcome back to Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club
for another March Plate Match. The weather was considerably better than we have been accustomed to this winter, and now that's it's Spring, it should continue to get better & better. Tonight was another great match, for which we thank our longsuffering but ever-diligent
Match Staff. As always, we thank and appreciate our Match Directors, Rob & Rebecca Potter. We appreciate Rebecca's efforts on the Scoreboard and on the microphone. Likewise, we appreciate Rob's efforts as Chief Line Marshall. This husband wife team keeps the match moving smoothly, efficiently and most especially, Safely. Our match wouldn't ever leave the dock if it weren't for our Stage Manager, EJ Corich. EJ gets here early and sets up the stage, then leaves late after putting it all away. Thank you EJ. We couldn't have the match without you.
And speaking of matches, 35 guns entered ours tonight, 26 in the Stock Class, and 9
in the Draw Class. When the match approached the end of the Sudden Death finals, the
Stock Class and the Draw Class each had 3 Shooters still contending for their class' victory. In the Stock Class, Mark Wuesthoff, Rob Potter and Nathan Bailey were still alive, while in the Draw Class, Rob Potter, James Austin & EJ Corich contined the battle.
Let's look at the Stock Class first. Nathan Bailey had earned his spot in the finals by edging out Lee Lewis. Mark Wuesthoff had finally put Paid to Dan Moore's efforts to get his slot, and Rob Potter earned his spot by getting by this reporter, Hal Hansen. It's OK Rob, I've known you for years. I'm used to pain. Rob Potter ended both Mark's & Nathan's
night, to take the Stock Class victory and advianced to TOP GUN.
In the Draw Class, James earned his slot in the finals by getting by Rebecca Potter, who still had 1 number left. Rob earned his spot by edging Lee Lewis, in a battle of the NightHawks. Rebecca Potter earned her berth in the Draw Class Finals by gettng by Nathan Bailey. The battles for the class win were joined first with a duel between Rebecca Potter & James Austin, with James winning a close one. Rebecca Potter & Lee Lewis dueled next, with Reba's NightHawk just snatching victory from the talons of Lee's bird of prey. James and Reba then dueled, with James getting there first, but barely, giving Rebecca Potter a well-earned third place finish. This left James with no numbers on the board, but still competing on his good looks. EJ meanwhile had 3 numbers on the board. James won the first of the final duels, cutting EJs numbers to 2, but still 2 numbers ahead of James. In the next duel, James got all caught up, and along with all of his plates, shot one of EJ's. Duel and Draw Class Victory, to EJ Corich. Now it's on to Top Gun.
From the Stock Class, Rob Potter comes to the line. From the Draw Class, EJ Corich ambles to the line. Our announcer Pro-Tem calls the action. Shooters, load and make ready! Shooters Ready? Stand By!!. At the *TONE*, Rob & EJ go for All Of'em. The 20yd plates fall, the 25yd plates fall, and the poppers at 20yds drop. Upon inspection,
Rob Potter's popper lies tight to the ground, and Rob Potter is tonight's Top Gun Victor.
OK Folks, that's it for another Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club Plate Match. Spring has Sprung with a bang, heralding in another season of better weather and even better plate matches, if that is indeed possible. We'll see you right here next Tuesday evening at 6PM, so stay safe and come join us then. In the meantime, remember the mantra:
"SPEED IS FINE, BUT ACCURACY IS FINAL."
Hal
************ March 08, 2011
43 Guns Entered TOP GUN - MIKE BURT
3 Ladies in Class - Class won by Rebecca Potter
2nd Lady - Tawnya Weintraub
3rd Lady - Debra Kurre
34 Guns Entered in Stock - Class won by Mike Burt
2nd Stock - Rob Potter
3rd Stock - Thor Palm
9 Guns Entered in Draw - Class won by Mike Burt
2nd Draw - Jeremy Weintraub
3rd Draw - Rebecca Potter
Good evening Ladies and Gentlemen, and welcome back to Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club for the first plate match in March 2011. It was a dry night for a change, with cool temperatures in the mid 40s, and a light breeze wafting through periodically. The sky was overcast with broken cumulus clouds, but the heaters kept us warm, and so did the competition from a large field of shooters.
Speaking of a large field of shooters, 43 guns entered the match tonight, the largest number of entries for quite a while. This brings up a point of procedure. Due to the large field, and the need to move the match along smoothly so the shooters don't all get sore feet from standing around too much, our Match Director Team of Rob & Rebecca have instituted some procedural rules:
1) Each shooter has 6 plates in the "closer" plate racks, and three in the rack at 25 yds. Shoot only those. Don't shoot your opponents plates upon pain of forfeiting that string of fire. 2) When your popper is down, cease fire. Don't then start shooting at the distant plates for practice. When you popper falls, unload and show clear. These simple courtesies will keep the match moving rapidly and smoothly, with minimal delays.
We found ourselves once again set up on the rifle range due to ongoing renovations on the pistol range. Since the playground was different anyway, our Stage Manager, E.J. Corich once again "enhanced" the challenge. For the match tonight, the "closer" plate racks were at 20 yards. The distant rack was centered at the usual 25 yds, but the overlapping poppers were set up much closer,
only at 24 yds. Challenging? Yes!! Fun? YES!! The main trick is to slow down a bit and get a good sight picture, then smoothly break your trigger and don't jerk. If we shoot at these distances for awhile, we will become acclimated to them. IF we ever see 10yd
distances again, the plates will look so big they will seem un-missable. Bet they won't be, though. Many thanks to our Match Staff for the fore-thought and organization to make such a complicated event run so smoothly.
In the lady's class, 3 ladies competed for the class win: Rebecca Potter, Tawnya Weintraub and Debra Kurre. After an evening of closely matched, hard fought duels with the entire field, Rebecca, Tawnya and Debra finished in that order.
In the Stock Class, 34 Guns entered the fray, and toward the end of the Sudden Death Finals, 3 were left: Thor Palm, Mike Burt & Rob Potter. Thor Palm nailed down his berth in the finals by getting by Mathew Reid. Mike Burt then got into the finals by outrunning Thor. This gave Thor a Third Place Finish in the Stock Class, leaving Mike and Rob to duel for the class win.
The duels commenced with Mike Burt having 2 numbers, to Rob's 1. Rob got the numbers even in the first of the final duels, outrunning Mike in a very close duel. For the Stock Class win, Mike & Rob go for all Of'em, and the first of the final two to get all of'em down is Mike Burt, giving him the Stock Class win. 2nd Stock to Rob Potter and 3rd Stock to Thor Palm. And on to draw.
In the Draw Class, 9 guns entered, becoming 3 toward the end of the evening. The three finalists are: Jeremy Weintraub,
Mike Burt & Rebecca Potter. Jeremy got his berth in the finals by getting by this reporter, Hal Hansen. Mike Burt got his slot by getting by EJ Corich. Rebecca Potter earned her place in the finals by getting by one of the Davids. Rebecca & Mike Burt dueled
then, with Mike Burt winning the duel, leaving Rebecca with a 3rd Place Finish in the Draw Class. This left Mike Burt and Jeremy Weintraub to duel for the Draw Class Title. Mike Burt went into this final set of duels with 2 numbers, while Jeremy was still riding his Sudden Death Good Looks. Mike & Jeremy are loaded and ready, the flag is up, and they are OFF!! The duel is for all of'em, and in their turn they all fall. When the thunder ebbs, Mike Burt's popper lies tight to the ground, and Mike Burt is tonight's Draw Class Champion.
As we enter the TOP GUN DUEL, Mike Burt walks to the line with a gun in his left hand, and another in his holster on his right hip. Mike has a strangely confident look on his face. Apparently his ego and his alter-ego have made a deal, with Mike
being on the winning end of the impending duel. Our Head Line Marshall, Rob Potter, takes one look at the upcoming carnage, and declares MIKE BURT tonight's Top Gun Winner!!
Congratulations to tonight's winners, and to our entire field for a well shot match, and much more importantly, a
SAFE match. We'll meet right here again next Tuesday evening at 6PM and do it all again. In the meanime remember,
"VICTORY IS NOT ALWAYS TO THE FASTEST, BUT THAT'S THE WAY TO BET!!!"
Hal
************ March 1, 2011
31 Guns Entered TOP GUN - JEREMY WEINTRAUB
4 LADIES IN CLASS - CLASS WON BY REBECCA POTTER
2ND LADY - DEBRA KURRE
3RD LADY - TAWNYA WEINTRAUB
24 Guns entered in Stock Class - Class won by Jeremy Weintraub
2nd Stock - James Austin
3rd Stock - Scott Scheitzach
7 Guns entered in Draw Class - Class won by James Austin
2nd Draw - Mike Burt
3rd Draw - EJ Corich
Good evening Ladies and Gentlemen, and welcome to the First Day of March at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club. March has certainly come in like a lion, with light but steady rain, and temperatures for tonights match in the high 30s. Typically, March comes in like a lion, so let's hope it goes out like a lamb. It was an interesting and challenging match tonight. Renovations are in progress at the pistol range, so the match took over the rifle range tonight. The devious mind of our Stage Manager, E.J. Corich came into play tonight, and the 10yd plate racks and the overlapping poppers found their way back to 20 yds, Mercifully, the 25yd plate racks stayed at 25yds. Speed was often sacrificed for accuracy when engaging the plates, and there is nothing wrong with that. It was indeed more challenging, but it was the same for everyone, and it was Fun!! Mercifully also, the 3 propane heaters found their way to the rifle range and they were warmly received. (pun intended).
Thanks to our Match Director team of Rob and Rebecca Potter for putting the match together so smoothly in, for our match at least, unfamiliar surroundings. A lot of equipment had to be brought from the pistol range to the rifle range, and between EJ, the Potters, and the match's competitors, it all got done smoothly and on time. The same can be said for the takedown after the match. Excellent Teamwork Everyone. YES!!!
In the Ladies Class, we had 4 Entries, including a new Lady Shooter named Tracy. Tracy related to us that she came to the match to learn. Welcome Tracy, and we hope that you learned that you enjoyed it and will come back often. The Ladies Class win went to Rebecca Potter. Debra Kurre finished 2nd, and Tawnya Weintraub finished 3rd.
In the Stock Class we had 24 Entries. At the conclusion of the preliminaries we had 3 Shooters remaining in contention: Jeremy Weintraub, James Austin and Scott Scheitzach. Scott hasn't attended the matches for a good while, and we are certainly glad to see him and his Smith & Wesson Revolver back. James and Scott attained their berths in the finals by fast accurate wins over Tim. Jeremy made the finals by getting by EJ. Enroute to the final Stock Class duel Jeremy outran James, Scott then got by Jeremy, only to lose a close duel with James. So, it came down to a duel between Jeremy Weintraub and James Austin for the Stock Class Win. Our Chief Line Marshall, Rob Potter, makes the call. The challenge is for All Of'em, the shooters are loaded and ready, we have *Tone* and they are Off!!
With the addition of a few extra rounds to make up for the extra distances to the plates, the 10yd plates fall, the 25 yd plates fall, and with a clatter, the poppers fall, Jeremy Weintraub's popper tight to the wet cold ground. The Stock Class win tonight goes to Jeremy Weintraub. 2nd to James Austin and 3rd to Scott Scheitzach. And on to Draw.
In the Draw Class, 7 entries has come down to 3: James Austin, EJ Corich, and Mike Burt. In a fast duel for 6+1, James gets by EJ. Mike follows the trend and outruns EJ as well. EJ finishes the night with a 3rd Place finish in the Draw Class. This leave James Austin and Mike Burt vying for the Draw Class win. James and Mike are loaded and ready, their firearms are holstered and they have assumed the surrender position. After a moments hesitation, we have "Tone*. As is traditional in the final Class duels, the challenge is for All Of'em, and when they have all been engaged and all have fallen, James Austin's popper is tight to the ground, wet and cold, and James Austin is tonight's Draw Class Victor. 2nd Draw to Mike Burt and 3rd Draw to EJ Corich. Now we see who is the fastest, most accurate gun at the club tonight.
From the Stock Class, Jeremy Weintraub steps to the line. From the Draw Class, James Austin steps up. The challenge of course is for All Of'em, and tonight the duel will commence from the Stock Low Gun position. Jeremy and James are loaded and ready,
their stance is in the Low gun ready position, and we have *TONE* The Thunder Rolls,
the clatter of plates at the 20yd line wafts to the gallery, then the plates fall at 25yds, followed by the clatter of the poppers as they crash to the ground. A cheer from the gallery goes up as it is observed that JEREMY WEINTRAUB'S popper lies on the bottom of the stack, and JEREMY WEINTRAUB is tonight's TOP GUN!!!
Congratulations to Jeremy Weintraub, and congratulations to all of our shooters for a challenging, smooth and especially for a SAFE match. We'll meet right back here next
Tuesday evening at 6:00PM for more March Madness!! Well, for more fast, accurate, and SAFE shooting fun. Practice hard, Summer's coming, so let's be ready for the summer season. Practice a lot, practice properly, and always remember:
"SPEED IS FINE, BUT ACCURACY IS FINAL."
Hal
*************** February 15, 2011 30 Guns Entered - TOP GUN - EJ CORICH
2 Ladies in Class - Class won by Tawnya Weintraub
2nd Lady - Rebecca Potter
22 Guns in Stock Class - Class won by James Austin
2nd Stock - Mark Wuesthoff
3rd Stock - Rob Potter
8 Guns in Draw Class - Class won by EJ Corich
2nd Draw - Mike Burt
3rd Draw - James Austin
Good morning, Ladies and Gentlemen, and welcome to this reporter's review of last night's plate match at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver
Club. 30 Guns entered the match, and it was a night of upsets. The temperatures and weather were typical February in the Northwest, but the match was inside, the heaters were roaring, and the intensity of the competitors all combined to keep everyone wide awake and warm. Many thanks to Rob Potter for forwarding the results to this reporter so that I could put together a match report, if somewhat spare in the details.
Many thanks to the Match Staff for presenting another great match, and thanks to Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club for hosting it.
Thanks to our Match Director Team, Rob & Rebecca Potter, for running and overseeing the match. Thanks to Rebecca Potter
for shuffling and dealing the duels, keeping the scoreboard updated, and for acting as DJ during the event. Thanks to Co-Match Director, Rob Potter for also running the line efficiently and safely. Last in line for praise, but first in line to work, many thanks to
EJ Corich, our Stage Manager, for getting everything set up and ready on time. In addition to his labors tonight, EJ took overall
honors for the compeitive phase of tonight's match, emerging as TOP GUN when the thunder ebbed the winners tipped their hat.
As indicated earlier, this reporter didn't make the match, so bear with me for a "condensed" review of the results of the match.
In the Ladies Class, Tawnya Weintraub won it all!! Tawnya, your days and hours of practice payed off tonight. Well Done!!
In the Stock Class, 22 Entries condensed to 3: Stock Class winner - James Austin
2nd Stock went to Mark Wuesthoff and 3rd Stock went to our Match Director and Chief Line Marshall, Rob Potter.
In the Draw Class, 8 Entries condensed to 3; Draw Class winner - EJ Corich, 2nd Draw to Mike Burt and 3rd Draw went to
James Austin.
So, from the Stock Class, James Austin sauntered to the line. From the Draw Class, EJ Corich took his place on the line. The
shooters Load and make ready!! The Shooters are ready, we have *TONE* and the battle is joined!! After the thunder ebbed, the clatter of all the plates falling died away, the gallery looked out at the fallen poppers and a cheer went up. EJ Corich's popper lies tight to the cold, wet ground, and EJ CORICH is tonight's TOP GUN!! Congratulations to EJ Corich, and congratulations to our entire field for an exciting and, and most importantly, a SAFE match to hold us until next Tuesday at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club. See you all next week folks, and in the meantime always remember:
"SHOOT FAST! SHOOT ACCURATELY!! BUT MOST OF ALL, SHOOT SAFELY!!!"
Hal
************** February 8, 2011
40 Guns Entered - TOP GUN, JAMES AUSTIN
2 ladies - Class won by Tawnya Weintraub
2nd Lady - Rebecca Potter
30 Stock Guns - Class won by James Austin
2nd Stock - Tim Ridenour
3rd Stock - Nathan Bailey
10 Draw Guns - Class won by James Austin
2nd Draw - Mike Burt
3rd Draw - Rob Potter
Good evening, Ladies and Gentlemen, and welcome to another February evening at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club. Temperatures were hovering at 40degrees before the sun even got down all the way, and by the end of the match the temperature was into the upper 30s. Our 3 heaters sure were welcome tonight. Thanks as always, but to no lesser degree to our match staff: Rob & Rebecca Potter - Our Match Directors. Reba as our scorekeeper and DJ and Rob as our Chief line Marshall. Lee Lewis took over the tractor tonight in our Stage Manager - EJ Corich's absence. To help lee along in his efforts to substitute tonight, our tractor quit running, and necessitated someone's Bronco coming to the rescue. Looks like EJ picked a good night to be gone. To our Match Staff: THANKS !!
We had a large field of shooters tonight, 30 guns entered in the Stock Class and 10 in our Draw Class. By the end of the evening, the Stock Class had shrunk to 4: Matt Carrasco,
Nathan Bailey, Tim Ridenour and Mark Wuesthoff. Nathan put Matt on the trailer then,
reducing the finalists to 3. Tim Ridenour put Nathan away in a fast duel, giving Nathan 3rd Place in our Stock Class. Nathan, welcome back after a long absence and congrats on a great finish. This left Tim Ridenour vs. Mark Wuesthoff for the Stock Class win.
The challenge was for All Of'em. Our Chief Line Marshall, Rob Potter, makes the call.
Shooters, Load and make ready! Shooters Ready? Stand By!! At the *TONE* Tim and Mark engage the plates. The 10yd plates fall first, then the 25yd plates fall with a clatter. Finally, the poppers fall hard, with Mark's on the bottom. Class win to Mark Wuesthoff, 2nd Stock to Tim Ridenour and 3rd Stock to Nathan Bailey. And on to Draw.
Our field of 10 Draw Class entries, at the end of the finals, becomes 4: Jeremy Weintraub, James Austin, Mike Burt and Rob Potter. To start the final finals, James puts Jeremy on the trailer, opening the door for a duel between Mike and Rob, with the duel going to Mike. This pits James Austin against Mike Burt for the class win. Since it is the duel for the class win, the challenge of course was for All Of 'em. The guns are loaded and holstered, the shooters are in the surrender position, and at the *TONE* All Of 'em start to fall. When the thunder ebbs, and the clatter of falling plates subsides, James Austin's popper is on the hard cold ground, and James Austin is tonight's Draw Class Winner. And now it's on to TOP GUN!!
From the Stock Class, Mark Wuesthoff walks to the line. From the Draw Class, it's James Austin. They are loaded and ready, and by mutual agreement the duel will be from the draw. They are in the surrender position, the *Tone* sounds, Mark and James hammer the plates hard!! They all fall in their turn, and when the poppers hit the ground, James Austin is our TOP GUN tonight. Well done James, well done to all of our winners, and well done to our entire field for an exciting, challenging and most especially SAFE match.
We'll all meet right here at Kitsap Rifle & REvolver Club next Tuesday evening at 6:00PM and we'll see who's HOT!! and who's not then. Until then, practice properly, and a lot, and always remember:
"SHOOT FAST! SHOOT ACCURATELY!! BUT MOST OF ALL,
SHOOT SAFELY"!!!!
Hal
************** February 1, 2011
38 Guns Entered in the match - TOP GUN - LEE LEWIS
2 Ladies in Class - Class won by Rebecca Potter
2nd Lady - Tawnya Weintraub
30 Guns entered in Stock Class - Class won by Lee Lewis
2nd Stock - Mike Burt
3rd Stock - Rob Potter
8 Guns entered in Draw Class - Class won by Mike Burt
2nd Draw - Mark Wuesthoff
3rd Draw - Hal Hansen
Good evening Ladies and Gentlemen, and welcome to February at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club. We kick off the new month with,
what else, a Falling Plate Match. February starts out cold this year, with clear skies and a "bracing" 35 degrees at the start of the match. By the end of the match the temperature had dipped to an even 30 degrees, making the shooters even happier about the 3 propane heaters running wide open in the range building. We'll remember this "brisk" evening next summer when the temperatures cause everyone to wear cutoffs and tank tops. For tonight though, the heaters felt really great!!
38 Guns entered the match tonight, in spite of the cold weather. We grow'em tough here is Western Washington.. Many thanks to our Match Staff for putting on a match, the energy of which alone was sufficient to keep everyone warm, and highly challenged.
Thanks to our Match Directors, Rob and Rebecca Potter for putting the match together and coordinating all the activity. Reba, of course, doubled as the Scorekeeper and DJ, Shuffler and Dealer of the duels, and just to keep her hand in, won the Ladies Class tonight. Husband Rob, in addition to his half of the Match Director duties, also ran the line and ensured a safe and incident-free match. Our Stage Manager, EJ Corich, set up and later dismantled the stage, and had everything ready to rock on time, as usual.
To our Match Staff, Thank you. All 38 Guns benefited immensely and thoroughly enjoyed the fruits of your labors. We Love ya.
In the Stock Class tonight, 30 Guns entered, and as the finals drew to it's conclusion, 3 guns remained in contention; Lee Lewis, Mike Burt and Rob Potter. After Mark Wuesthoff put this reporter, Hal Hansen on the trailer, Mike Burt got by Lee Lewis in a fast duel. Lee got some payback by outruning Rob Potter, followed by Mike Burt knocking All Of'em down just before his opponent Mark Wuesthoff. Mike kept up his winning ways by outrunning Lee Lewis who then put 3rd Place Stock Finisher Rob Potter on the trailer.
Then, with one number each, Mike Burt and Lee Lewis went to the line to settle the matter. Our Line Marshall calls the action.
Shooters Load and Make Ready! Shooters Ready? Stand By!!! At the *TONE * Mike and Lee went for All Of'em. The 25yd plates fell, the 10 yd plates fell and the poppers fell, with Lee's underneath. Lee Lewis wins the Stock Class, Mike Burt 2nd and Rob Potter finishes 3rd. And on to Draw.............
8 Guns entered the Draw Class tonight, and at the conclusion of the finals, 3 were left; Mike Burt, Mark Wuesthoff and this reporter, Hal Hansen. Mark Wuesthoff put this reporter, Hal Hansen on the trailer in what was, at least for Mark, a rapid,accurate
and clean run. Mark then faced off against Mike Burt who got by Mark in a run at All Of'em. Mike drew Mark once again then, and this time they went for 2 + 1, with the same results. The battle contined between Mike and Mark, this duel aiming at just the popper.
When these two go after just the poppers, you can bet they will fall, which they both did, with Mark's tight to the frozen ground. Now Mike Burt and Mark Wuesthoff both have one number left, and they decide to settle it properly, by going after All Of'em. Our line Marshall makes the call.. Shooters, Load and Make Ready! Shooters Ready? Stand By!! At the *TONE* Mike and Mark go for All Of'em, and All Of'em Fall, but this time Mike Burt's Popper is tight to the frozen ground, and Mike Burt wins the Draw Class. Mark Wuesthoff finishes 2nd Draw, and this reporter, Hal Hansen finishes 3rd. sigh....
This puts Mike Burt and Lee Lewis in a duel for the TOP GUN title for tonight's match. Our Line Marshall, Rob Potter, makes the call: Shooters, Load and Make Ready! Shooters Ready? Stand By!!! At the *TONE* Mike and Lee go for All Of'em!!
The 25Yd Plates Fall, The 10yd Plates all fall and then both poppers fall almost as one. As the gallery looks out at the center of the 10yd Line, a Cheer goes up, for LEE LEWIS, TONIGHT'S TOP GUN TITLE WINNER!! Congratulations Lee on your outstanding win. And congratulations to all of tonight's competitors on a challenging, fast, efficient and most importantly SAFE
Match. We'll meet right here next Tuesday at 6PM and we'll do it all again. In the meantime practice a lot, do it properly, and always remember the axiom:
"SHOOT FAST! SHOOT ACCURATELY!! BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY, SHOOT SAFELY!!!"
Hal
************** January 25, 2011
35 Guns Entered TOP GUN - ROB POTTER
3 Ladies - Class won by Rebecca Potter
2nd Lady - Dawn Wilcox
3rd Lady - Tawnya Weintraub
27 Entered in Stock Class - Class won by Rob Potter
2nd Stock - Mike Burt
3rd Stock - Lee Lewis
8 Entered in Draw Class - Class won by Rob Potter
2nd Draw - EJ Corich
3rd Draw - Rebecca Potter
Good evening Ladies and Gentlemen, and welcome to another plate match at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club. The month of January is fast approaching an end, and the weather rellects the time of year we're enjoying. The temperatures were in the mid 40s tonight, it was heavily overcast, but no rain, the heaters felt really great, and the well-lit range building was the backdrop for another fun and challenging plate match.
Many thanks to our Match Staff tonight, as usual. Thanks to our Match Directors, Rob and Rebecca Potter, newly returned from a very successful week at the SHOT SHOW in Las Vegas, Nevada. It must have been successful, Rob didn't have any of his guns up for sale cheap tonight. Well, I understand he was REALLY BUSY down there, so not much time or energy to play.
Thanks to Rebecca Potter for running the scoreboard, shuffling and dealing the duels, and calling the shooters to the line. You make a good DJ, Reba. Thanks to Rob Potter for his great job as Head Line Marshall. The match went smoothly, efficiently and Safely. Thanks Rob, you and Reba make a great team. But then, you knew that, didn't you?
Thanks to our Stage Manager, EJ Corich, for having the stage set up on time and completely once again. Thanks EJ. It's really nice coming to the match, even a bit early, and everything is ready, and ready for action. After the match, EJ is equally efficient and rapid when putting all the equipment away and completely taking down the stage before everyone is even gone. Great job Match Staff. All of us Falling Plate Match Competitors really appreciate your successful efforts. Thank you!!
Speaking of ALL YOU COMPETITORS, 35 Guns signed up to play tonight, and the action reflected the enthusiasm of the large field. To start with, we were happy to have our 3 lady veteran plate competitors back; Rebecca Potter, Dawn Wilcox and Tawnya Weintraub. Rebecca Potter won the class, Dawn Wilcox finished 2nd Lady, and Tawnya Weintraub took 3rd place. Well done Ladies. Not only did you give the rest of the field some outstanding competition, you lent a bit of Feminine class and beauty to the otherwise testosterone-rich pack. And of course, as we have all come to expect, you did it all safely, and that's the most important thing.
In the Stock Class, 27 Guns entered. amd at the start of the finals, the number was 3; Rob Potter, Mike Burt and Lee Lewis.
Rob earned his berth in the finals by edging out EJ Corich. Mike Burt got there by getting past Mathew Reid, and Lee Lewis
got into the finals by outrunning Jeremy weintraub. When the thunder of the finals faded, the final order of finish in the Stock Class was: Rob Potter, Mike Burt and Lee Lewis. Good shooting and Safe, Stock Class, Well Done!!
In the Draw Class, 8 Guns started the night, and at the end, the number was 3; Rob Potter, EJ Corich and Rebecca Potter.
Rob got his slot in the finals by getting by Mark Wuesthoff, leaving Reba and EJ dueling for 2nd & 3rd, with Rebecca ending in 3rd Place losing a duel to EJ Corich who in turn lost a close duel with Rob Potter, the winner of the Draw Class tonight. You did it
Fast, you did it accurately, and most importantly folks, you did it Safely!! Well Done!!
This next segment won't take long. From the Stock Class, Rob Potter comes to the line. From the Draw Class, Rob Potter comes to the line. Folks, Rob is guaranteed no less than 3rd Place tonight, but for the sake of simplicity and the fact it's unsafe to duel against yourself with a gun in each hand, ROB POTTER WINS THE TOP GUN TITLE TONIGHT!!
That's it for another plate match at Kitsap Rifle and Revolver Club. See you all next week when we will do it again. In the meantime, always remember:
"SHOOT FAST! SHOOT ACCURATELY!! BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY, SHOOT SAFELY!!!"
Hal
************** January 18, 2011
28 Match Entries TOP GUN: LEE LEWIS
2 Entries in the Ladies Class - Class won by Tawnya Weintraub
2nd Lady - Debra Kurre
21 Entries in the Stock Class - Class won by Lee Lewis
2nd Stock - Jerry Weintraub
3rd Stock - Brad Townsend
7 Entries in the Draw Class - Class won by Mark Wuesthoff
2nd Draw - Jeremy Weintraub
3rd Draw - James Austin
Good evening Ladies & Gentlemen, and welcome to this week's Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club Falling Plate Match. The weather was very cool, with the temperature at 41degrees, the skies were heavily overcast, and as usual in January in Western Washington, it looked like rain. As is always the case on Tuesday evenings when the winter weather is prowling and growling outside, the place to be is in a dry, well lit handgun range, in front of the heaters. 28 Entries agreed with that axiom, and when everyone got together at 6:00PM, a plate match broke out.
Many thanks to our match staff for bringing us another great match. Thanks to our interim Match Director, Lee Lewis, taking the helm for Rob & Rebecca Potter who are running a booth for NightHawk Custom Guns at the Shot Show in las Vegas, Nevada. Lee directed the match, ran the scoretable with help from a few others, and shot his own NightHawk well enough to win the coveted Top Gun Title tonight.
Thanks also to our Stage Manager, EJ Corich, for running the tractor setting up all the plate racks, for setting up the firing line and scoring table, and having it all done in plenty of time for a prompt 6:00PM Start. Thanks go as well to Mark Wuesthoff for running the line tonight, also with help from others, and being responsible for a safe, smooth, and efficient firing line. Gentlemen, thanks to all of you from all of us for presenting such a safe, fun, and challenging match.
Let's take a look at the Draw Class first since it was the first to be decided. The evening started out with 7 Entries, and at the conclusion of the semis, the number was but 3 going into the finals. The hot guns in the draw class were: Mark Wuesthoff, Jeremy Weintraub and James Austin. Jeremy won his place in the finals by dropping James Austin into 3rd Draw, then advancing to face Mark Wuesthoff who had advanced to the finals by edging by EJ Corich. This placed Jeremy Weintraub facing Mark Wuesthoff for the class win. Our Line Marshall at the time calls the action. Shooters, Load and Make Ready! Shooters Ready? Stand by!! At the *TONE* Mark & Jeremy go for All Of'em. Jeremy had been having a smokin' evening, with lots of wins. Mark had been having a good night as well, as witnessed by his being in the Draw Class Finals. The 10yd plates fell, the 25 yd plates fell, and when the poppers hit the deck, Mark Wuesthoff's was on the bottom, giving Mark Wuesthoff the Draw Class Win tonight. And now it's on to Stock....
21 Guns entered the Stock Class tonight. At the end of the semis, the number had been whittled down to three: Lee Lewis, Jeremy Weintraub and Brad Townsend. Brad Townsend had gotten his slot in the semis by edging Leon Potter. Brad held his slot in the finals until being paired against another Stock Class Finalist, Jeremy Weintraub, after which he took his place on the trailer, having to settle for a 3rd Place. Brad, 17 other guns would have been thrilled with 3rd Place in this class.
This left our Stock Class Finalists, Lee Lewis and Jeremy Weintraub to vie for the win.
Our Line Marshall, Mark Wuesthoff, makes the call. Shooters, load and make ready!!
Shooters Ready? Stand by!! At the *TONE* lee and Jeremy go for All Of'em, customary in this scenario, and plates both at 10 and 25yds drop like flies. When the poppers drop to the earth, Lee Lewis' steel is tight to the ground, and Lee Lewis is tonight's Stock Class Winner.
This gives Jeremy Weintraub 2nd Stock, and Brad Townsend 3rd. Congratulations to our
Class winners. And now it's on to TOP GUN.
From the Draw Class, Mark Wuesthoff strolls to the line, and from the Stock Class, Lee Lewis ambles up. Once again it looks like a war between the North, in the person of Mark Wuesthoff, shooting his Smith & Wesson Revolver from way up North in Springfield, Massachusetts vs.Lee Lewis and his NightHawk 1911 from way down in Berryville, Arkansas. The battle lines are drawn, the challenge is to drop All Of'em first. The warriors are loaded and ready, the bugles Sound and the battle is joined. Mark goes for the 25yd plates first, and drops them all, while Lee drops all the 10yd plates first, then they switch their focus', but with the same results. Finally, in just a few breaths and heartbeats the poppers are engaged, they fall and when the gallery looks in they see that the South has risen once again. Lee Lewis and his Rebel NightHawk grasps the Stars & Bars in it's talons and soars off into the dark night, proclaiming loudly it's newly won TOP GUN VICTORY!! Congratulations to our victors, and to all our contestants for a Fast, Safe and smooth match.
We'll see you all right here next Tuesday evening at 6:00PM for another Falling Plate Match, and another look at the fast guns, whoever they may be, next week. Until then, practice hard and properly, and remember your priorities:
"SHOOT FAST! SHOOT ACCURATELY!! BUT MOST OF ALL,
SHOOT SAFELY!!"
Hal
**************** December 28, 2010
23 Total Match Entries TOP GUN - ROB POTTER
16 Stock Class entries - Class won by Rob Potter
2nd Place Stock - Lee Lewis
3rd Place Stock - Mathew Reid
7 Draw Class entries - Class won by Rob Potter
2nd Place Draw - Mark Wuesthoff
3rd Place Draw - Rebecca Potter
Good evening Ladies & Gentlemen, and welcome back to Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club for another Tuesday evening plate match.
The weather is typical December in the Pacific Northwest, with temps in the mid 30s & overcast. The heaters were all on and roaring, the range was dry and well lit, and we were Good To Go!! Thanks as always to our Match Staff. Thanks to our Match Directors Rob & Rebecca Potter for putting on another fine match. Lee Lewis took over shuffling and dealing the duels, running the scoreboard and calling the duels on the Mic. You did a great job tonight Lee, for a beginner. Thank you.
Thanks to Rob Potter for running a safe firing line and for moving the match along in a SAFE and orderly fashion. Rob had a lot of help tonight from Wife, Rebecca. I guess Reba had so much extra time on her hands tonight, that to stay busy she helped hubby run the line. Thanks Rob & Reba for running an efficient & SAFE firing line.
Thanks to our Stage Manager, EJ Corich, for having the stage set up and ready to rock, set up properly and on time. Match Staff, Thanks for another great match!!
In the Stock Class tonight, we had 16 entries. By the end of the evening, the number was 3; Mathew Reid, Rob Potter and Lee Lewis. Mathew Reid, shooting a Sig Sauer Model 226, drew Rob Potter shooting his NightHawk. The challenge was for 6+1,
Matt & Rob are loaded and ready, and we have *TONE* The first 5 10yd plates fell, Matt & Rob go for the reload, plate 6 falls at 10yds, and they go for the popper. When the thunder ebbs, Rob's popper lies tight to the ground, and Mathew settles for 3rd place in the Stock Class. That leaves Rob Potter and Lee Lewis to vy for the Stock Class win. Two Nighthawks circling their prey, and their prey is each other. Lee & Rob each have 2 numbers, and the challenge is for All Of'em. In the first string, Rob & Lee are loaded and ready, and we have TONE*! The thunder rolls, the plates clatter as they fall. The 10yd plates fall, the 25yd plates fall, the poppers fall, and this duel belongs to Lee Lewis.
For string #2, the same scenario unfolds, except this time the string goes to Rob Potter. Now they are both even at 1 number each. For the Class win, Lee & Rob are once again loaded and ready, Their NightHawks are unleashed, and the Thunder Rolls!
Once again the 10yd plates fall, the 25yd plates fall, and the winged predators attack the poppers. Folks, it's close, but on this duel,
Rob's NightHawk drops it's popper hard to the cold wet ground, and circles toward the heavens with the Stock Class Win Tonight!
Lee Lewis settles for 2nd Stock, and their NightHawks head for the Draw Class Finals.
At the start of this match we had 7 Entries, and now we are down to 3. Rebecca Potter, Mark Wuesthof, and Rob Potter.
Rob & Rebecca are shooting NightHawks, while Mark Wuesthof is shooting a Smith & Wesson Model 627 Revolver. Rebecca
achieved her berth in the Draw Class finals by putting a new plate shooter, Matt Carrasco on the trailer. You did well tonight Matt,
hope to see you back just as often as you can make it. This puts Rebecca Potter and her NightHawk up against Mark Wuesthof
and his Smith & Wesson Revolver. Mark & Reba are loaded and ready, and we have *TONE*.. Reba & Mark go for all Of'em, and when the thunder ebbs, the clatter of falling plates ceases, Mark's popper lies tight to the ground, and the duel is his. 3rd Place
in the Draw Class, in this group, is pretty good Rebecca, well done. Mark Wuesthof advances to the Draw Class finals with Rob Potter. Rob's NightHawk has one class victory in it's talons already, so let's see if the regal falcon can make it 2 in a row. Mark,
you and your Smith & Wesson Revolver have your work cut out for you. Rob has 3 numbers, and you have but 1. Mark & Rob are loaded and ready, and we have *TONE*. The challenge was for All Of'em, and Rob & Mark attacked All Of'em. In their turn, they all fall with a clatter, first the 10yd plates, then the 25yd plates, and finally, the Popper. Sorry, Mark. Not tonight. Tonight, Rob's NightHawk soars above the field of battle, a Draw Class AND a Stock Class win in it's talons, and in it's beak, the treasured
TOP GUN PRIZE as well. 2nd Place in the Draw Class goes to Mark Wuesthof, and 3rd Draw goes to Rebecca Potter, our only Lady Entrant tonight.
OK Folks, that's it for tonight's match, and that's it for the Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club Plate Matches for 2010. We'll meet right here next Tuesday evening at 6PM to start the year 2011 off right. Practice a lot, and do it right. Maybe in 2011 some of us mortals can take the Big Time Names in this game down a peg or two. To that end, always remember the axiom:
"SHOOT FAST! SHOOT ACCURATELY!! BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY, SHOOT SAFELY!!!"
Hal
**************** December 21, 2010 28 Guns Entered TOP GUN: MARK WUESTHOF
Ladies Class - 2 Entries - Class Winner: Rebecca Potter
2nd Lady - Lori Burt
Stock Class - 28 Entries - Class Winner: Rob Potter
2nd Stock: Mark Wuesthof
3rd Stock: Lee Lewis
Draw Class - 8 Entries - Class Winner: Mark Wuesthof
2nd Draw: Rob Potter
3rd Draw: EJ Corich
Good evening Ladies & Gentlemen, and welcome back to Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club. It's Tuesday evening, and time for another Falling Plate Match. Temps are in the mid 40s, periodically raining lightly, and sometimes heavier, the heaters are all
ON!! nothing leaks in the range building, and we're good to go. EJ Corich has the stage all set up, Rebecca Potter has all the chips shuffled and dealt, husband and Co-Match Director Rob Potter has the line ready to run, and Rob & Reba have brought us another Plate Match. So, let's get to it. Thanks to our Great Match Staff, We're ready to Rock!!
We have 20 guns entered in the Stock Class, and as we approach the end of our Sudden Death Final, we have 3 guns still competing: Rob Potter, Mark Wuesthof and Lee Lewis. We have 2 NightHawks hailing from Arkansas, and 1 Smith & Wesson Revolver hailing from Massachusetts. Here we go again. So far in the foregoing battles, the Rebs have a decided edge.. Rob earned his way into the finals by eliminating Mike Burt. In a duel for All Of'em, Mike's pistol was running just fine until Mike decided to help it too much, and Rob snuck by and into the finals. Lee Lewis got by EJ Corich for his berth in the finals, EJ's Kimber seemed decidedly cranky tonight, and one of it's hiccups gave Lee Lewis and his NightHawk the time it needed to get to the wire first in the duel for 6+1. The Northern Revolver from Massachusetts got a little bit of payback by putting Lee and his NightHawk on the trailer with a 3rd Place Finish. Then it was Rob Potter and his NightHawk vs. Mark Wuesthof and his Smith & Wesson. Shooters, Load & Make Ready! Shooters Ready? Stand By!! At the *TONE* Rob & Mark attack the plates. The challenge is for 3 10 yd Plates, 3 25yd plates, and the popper. Thunder Rolls, Near Plates Fall. Distant Plates Fall, and the Poppers both hit the grass in a clatter. Upon close inspection it is apparent Rob Potter's Popper was first into the grass. Rob Potter wins the duel, and the Stock Class. Now it's on to Draw.
8 Guns entered the Draw Class tonight, and at the start of the finals the number came down to 3: Rob Potter & his NightHawk.
Mark Wuesthof and his Smith & Wesson Revolver, and E.J.Corich and his Kimber hailing from New York City. Rob Potter draws a duel with EJ, and the challenge is for All Of'em. The shooters are loaded & ready, we have *TONE*. Rob & EJ engage all the plates, 10yd plates first, 25yd plates next and finally the poppers. This duel goes to Rob Potter by a whisker, giving EJ Corich a 3rd Place Finish in the Draw Class. Mark Wuesthof draws a duel next with Rob Potter, and the challenge is for 3 10yd plates, 3 25yd plates, and the popper. Rob & Mark are locked and loaded, and ready. We have *TONE* and we have Thunder!!
The 3 10yd plates drop, the 3 25yd plates drop and the poppers drop in a clatter. The thunder ebbs, the gallery peers out at the plates, and this time Mark Wuesthof's popper is in the grass. Shooters, we are down to it. One more time. What's the challenge?
Again??!! It's a rematch for 3+3+1. Mark & Rob are once again locked & loaded. The challenge is once again 3+3+1. Rob & Mark are poised and ready, and we have *TONE*!! Once again we have the roll of Thunder, the clatter of plates, and the clink of the
Poppers. And folks, once again, Mark Wuesthof and his Smith & Wesson Revolver have outrun Rob Potter & his NightHawk.
Mark Wuesthof win tonight's Draw Class and advances to the duel to determine tonight's TOP GUN.
From the Stock Class, Rob Potter and his NightHawk amble to the line. From the Draw Class, Mark Wuesthof and his Smith & Wesson sidle up and take their place at center stage. Folks, let's get ready to Rumble!! The challenge is for 1 10yd Plate, and the Popper!! Sound Simple? It's like throwing the pitch with no wind-up. The name of the game is concentration!! Our Line Marshall of the moment makes the call. Shooters, Load & Make Ready! Shooters Ready? Stand By!! At the *TONE*,
from the Draw, Rob & Mark hit 1 10yd plate, then immediately their Popper. We Have A Winner!! Mark Wuesthof and his Yankee Smith & Wesson did their deed just barely ahead of Rob and his Rebel NightHawk!! As the duelers withdraw, the Union
is safe for another week. Next week we'll be right here to run up the flags and see if the South will rise again. Come on out and join us. This may be the best game in town. Next week will be the final KRRC Falling Plate Match for 2010. We'll all find out together which flag will be flying at the end of 2010. Of course, we'll have all of 2011 to contest the issue further. Join us and help your side get it's victory. We'll see you next week. Until then, always remember:
"SPEED IS FINE, BUT ACCURACY IS FINAL."
Hal
********* November 16, 2010
33 Guns Entered TOP GUN: LEE LEWIS
23 Guns Entered in the Stock Class: Class won by Lee Lewis
2nd Stock: James Austin
3rd Stock: Loren DeShon
10 Guns Entered In the Draw Class: Class won by Mark Wuesthoff
2nd Draw: Mike Burt
3rd Draw: Lucas Hart
Good evening Ladies and Gentlemen, and welcome back to another Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club Plate Match.. It was a very cool heavily overcast evening, but it wasn't raining and the heaters were on and roaring. The range building is well lit, warm and dry, so: November: Bring it on!!
33 guns turned out for the match tonight; 23 in the Stock Class, and 10 in the Draw Class. Our Match Directors, Rob & Rebecca Potter, claim to have the match running on "auto pilot" lately, and in conjunction with our Stage Manager EJ Corich
I believe they are right. The stage as usual was totally set up in plenty of time for the 6:00PM start, the match ran smoothly throughout, and after the conclusion of the match, the stage was disassembled and put away in a matter of minutes. To our Match Staff, One & ALL: THANK YOU!!, FROM ALL OF US TO ALL OF YOU!! WELL DONE!!
23 Guns entered the Stock Class, and at the end of the evening it came down to 3: Lee Lewis, James Austin and Loren DeShon. Lee Lewis earned his berth in the finals by a win over Mike Burt. Loren DeShon got in the door by defeating Lucas Hart. Lucas Hart is a new plate shooter, and did a great job tonight to make it all the way to the finals. I expect we'll be seeing much more of Lucas in the future. Third Place was left to Loren DeShon in a fast duel with Lee Lewis. Lee Lewis was ON!! tonight, and Loren wasn't even his last victim. So it came down to duels with Lee Lewis & James Austin, each with 2 numbers.
James & Lee step to the line, load their respective firearms, Lee with his NightHawk and James his Smith & Wesson Revolver. Our Head Line Marshall, Rob Potter, makes the call: Shooters, Load & Make Ready! Shooters Ready? Stand By!! There is a brief pause, we have *TONE*, and James and Lee go for ALL OF'EM!!! The 25yd plates all fall, the 10yd plates fall, one by one, and the poppers drop almost as one!! Upon inspection, Lee's popper was on the bottom, so now Lee still has his 2 numbers, to James' 1. Let's try this again. Lee & James are once again loaded and ready, Rob calls out: Stand By!! a momentary pause, and we have *TONE*!! Once again the 25yd plates fall, the 10yd plates fall, and a moment later the poppers fall!! Once again, Lee Lewis' popper is tight to the cold wet ground, and Lee Lewis is our Stock Class winner. James Austin takes 2nd Stock and Loren DeShon takes 3rd Stock tonight. And on to Draw...........
In the Draw Class tonight, 10 Guns entered their bid for victory, and at the end of the Draw Finals, the number was 3: Mark Wuesthoff, Mike Burt, and Lucas Hart. I told you we'd be hearing that name again, and it's still tonight1! But I digress....
Mark Wuesthoff made it into the Draw Finals with a win over Loren DeShon. Mike Burt won his berth in a duel over EJ Corich,
and Lucas Hart made his debut on the podium with a win over James Austin. In the end Mark Wuesthoff handed lucas Hart a third place in the Draw Class in a fast duel, and advanced to the final duel with Mike Burt. Mike & Mark Wuesthoff are at the line,
they are loaded and standing by, and courtesy of Rob Potter, we have *TONE*!! It must be said that by this juncture in the match,
strict fire discipline had evaporated, the need for speed seemed to overpower strict accuracy and smooth trigger control, and there were probably more rounds expended than usual in going for All Of'em!! The 25yd plates fell, the 10yd plates fell, and after a few extra rounds the poppers fell, with Mark Wuesthoff's popper on the bottom, tight to the hard cold ground. Mark Wuesthoff takes the Draw Class win tonight, Mike Burt takes 2nd Draw, and Lucas Hart takes 3rd in the Draw Class tonight. Now it's on to
TOP GUN..............
From the Stock Class, Lee Lewis sidles to the line, NightHawk 1911 poised and ready. From the Draw Class, Mark Wuesthoff
struts to the line, his Smith & Wesson Revolver ready for battle. We seem to have another duel between the NORTH in the character of Mark Wuesthoff's Smith & Wesson Revolver from Springfield, Massachusetts. Representing the SOUTH in this duel is LEE LEWIS, packing a NightHawk 1911 made in Berryville, Arkansas. The North & the South come to the line, load & make ready, and stand by!!! Our Line Marshall raises and fires the *TONE* and the battle is joined. Since this duel is for all the marbles, the challenge is for All Of'em!!! The 25yd plates fall, one by one, the 10yd plates fall, each in their turn, and the poppers drop with a clatter!!! In this duel, on this night, the South emerges victorious, and Lee Lewis' NightHawk takes the STARS & BARS IN IT'S TALONS AND SOARS TO THE HEAVENS, VICTORY IN HAND. Congratulations to Lee Lewis, Lee's NightHawk, and to the entire field for a SAFE & very, very competitive plate match. We'll meet right here next week and we'll see if the North can rise again. Practice hard, properly, and often. Remember always your priorities: 1) SAFETY 2) ACCURACY and when those priorities are satisfied and well in hand, then, and only then, 3) SPEED!!! We'll see you right here next week, and in the meantime always remember:
"SHOOT FAST! SHOOT ACCURATELY!! BUT MOST OF ALL, SHOOT SAFELY!!!"
Hal
***************** November 9, 2010
31 Guns Entered TOP GUN: LEE LEWIS
3 Guns Entered In The Ladies Class: Class won by Debra Kurre
2nd Lady: Tawnya Weintraub
3rd Lady: Rebecca Potter
23 Guns Entered In The Stock Class: Class won by Lee Lewis
2nd Stock: Jeremy Weintraub
3rd Stock: Debra Kurre
8 Guns Entered In The Draw Class: Class won by Jeremy Weintraub
2nd Draw: Brad Townsend
3rd Draw: Hal Hansen
Good evening Ladies & Gentlemen, and welcome to Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club, and another great Falling Plate Match.
Fall is definitely in full swing, with the temperatures at 50degrees, a steady rain, and the heaters on and roaring. Between the heaters and the action, it was warm and toasty in the range building, and all the long-sleeved shirts and jackets were almost extra.
Our Match Staff was in great form tonight, with the stage set up on time and completely by our Stage Manager, E.J. Corich.
The Line was run smoothly and safely by our Head Line Marshall, Rob Potter and the Scoreboard and DJ Duties were handled professionally by Rebecca. Rob & Rebecca combined their plentiful talents to Direct the Match, for the enjoyment of all the competitors. Thank You, Ladies & Gentlemen of our Match Staff. Let's take a look at the results of all the action tonight. First, The Stock Class.
31 Guns entered the Stock Class tonight, and at the end of the finals, 3 gun were left standing: Lee Lewis, Jeremy Weintraub and Debra Kurre. Lee Lewis ended Debra's bid for fame and fortune in a duel that didn't take very long, but just a trifle longer for Debra. This left Lee Lewis to duel with Jeremy Weintraub for the class win. Lee went into the duel with 2 numbers,
while Jeremy had but 1. Jeremy & Lee are loaded and ready, and from the low ready position, we have *TONE*. The challenge was for All Of'em, and in their turn, they all did indeed fall. When all the plates were down, and the poppers fell, it was Lee Lewis'
popper on the bottom, so the Stock Class Win goes to Lee Lewis. Now, on to Draw.
8 Guns entered the Draw Class tonight, and at the end of the finals, 3 were still standing: Jeremy Weintraub, Brad Townsend and this reporter, Hal Hansen. Jeremy Weintraub put paid to Hal's bid, and advanced to a duel with Brad Townsend. From the
Draw, Jeremy & Brad agree to go for All Of'em. Jeremy & Brad are in the surrender position, the flag is up, and we have *TONE*
The guns are pulled from the holsters and the 25yd plates are engaged and dropped. Then their attention is directed to the 10yd plates, and they fall. Finally, seconds after the draw the poppers are engaged, and they fall. When the thunder ebbs, and the guns are cleared and holstered, it is obviously Jeremy Weintraub's popper lying tight to the cold wet ground. So now it's on to Top Gun.
From the Stock Class, Lee Lewis moves to the firing line. From the Draw Class, it's Jeremy Weintraub. This duel will be from the Draw, by mutual agreement. The guns are loaded and holstered, the shooters are in the surrender position and ready, and we have *TONE*. Thunder Rolls, the 25yd plates fall, and the 10yd plates fall with a clatter. Then the poppers are engaged, and Thunder Rolls & Lightning Strikes, The poppers fall with a splash, and we have a winner!! In a very close duel indeed, Lee Lewis' popper lies tight to the cold wet ground, and Lee Lewis is tonight''s TOP GUN!!
Congratulations to all the competitors, and to all the winners in tonight's match. It was run smoothly, efficiently, and most importantly, SAFELY!! We'll meet right here next week and do it again, just better each week. Faster, more accurately, and equally as SAFE!! These shooters are good!, so practice hard and properly. Remember your priorities and we'll see you right here next week, same time and place. Until then, always remember:
"SPEED IS FINE! BUT ACCURACY IS FINAL!!!!"
Hal
***************** November 2nd, 2010 32 Guns Entered TOP GUN - LOREN DESHON
1 LADY - TAWNYA WEINTRAUB
23 Guns Entered In Stock Class - Class Won By Loren DeShon
2nd Stock - Lee Lewis
3rd Stock - Jeremy Weintraub
9 Guns Entered In Draw Class - Class Won By Rob Potter
2nd Draw - Jeremy Weintraub
3rd Draw - Seth Froyum
Good evening Ladies & Gentlemen, and welcome back to another plate match at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club. It was a cool, clear night tonight, but dry for a change, with temperatures hovering in the mid-50s. The heaters & lights were on in the range building,
and Fall had to wait until after the match when the shooters left the range to become evident. Inside the range during the match was as warm and bright as one's living room back home. Today was election day across America, and as Plate Shooters, and advocates of the 2nd Amendment, we hope you got out to vote. We hope you voted for those that protect our sport and promote and advance the 2nd Amendment that makes it possible.
Rob Potter had the Match Director duties to hmself tonight, as his Co-Match Director, Rebecca Potter, was unable to attend the match. Thank you Rob, for another job well done. In addition to Directing the overall program, Rob did double duty as Chief Line Marshall, ensuring the safe operation and smooth running of the firing line.
We had a new face behind the scoretable, and on the mcrophone tonight, as in Rebecca's absence, Lee Lewis shuffled and dealt the duels, and announced the duels on the microphone. That's a big job to just step into on the spur of the moment, and we thank you Lee for doing the job so well. If anyone thinks that job is easy, just step up and try it sometime. Good luck!!
E.J. Corich had the stage ready to Rock & Roll for the start of the match at 6:00 PM. As is E.J.'s habit, he had the racks placed and set up, painted with the lines run, the scoreboard in place, the sound system up and running, and all the accoutrements necessary for an efficent match in place and operational by the start of the match. E.J. Corich, as Stage Manager, YOU ROCK!! Let's take a look at the last of the finals and see who was HOT!! tonight. Stock Class First.......
In the Stock Class, 23 Guns entered the fray, and after a great night of action, 3 Guns were still shooting. Loren DeShon, on vacation from Alaska Airlines, but certainly not from hot shooting, was joined by Jeremy Weintraub & Lee Lewis at the end of the finals. Lee put paid to Jeremy's night in a fast accurate duel, putting him on the wagon with a 3rd Place Stock Class Finish. Lee then went into a duel with Loren, who had 4 numbers to Lee's 1. One duel was all it took to give Loren DeShon the Stock Class Victory. And on to Draw....
In the Draw Class, 9 Guns finally became 3. Rob Potter was joined by Jeremy Weintraub & Seth Froyum in the final 3. Rob showed Seth the door to the trailer in a fast duel, and advanced to a final duel with Jeremy. The challenge was for All Of'em and they stayed even plate for plate, finally putting the poppers on the ground with a difference measured in thousandths of a second, Rob Potter's Popper leading Jeremy's to the ground
by one of the closest margins seen at Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club's Plate Matches in living memory. When it was over though, Rob's popper was lying tight to the earth, giving Rob the Draw Class victory, and Jeremy ending up a very, very close 2nd. And now it's on to Top Gun.
From the Stock Class, Loren DeShon steps to the line. From the Draw Class, it's Rob Potter. Our Line Marshall makes the call. Shooters Load & Make Ready! Shooters Ready? Stand By!!! A moment later we have *TONE*!! and Rob & Loren go for All Of'em!!
The 10yd plates all fall, then the 25yd plates go down in their turn. Finally, with a clatter, the poppers fall with Loren DeShon's popper tight to the dry cold ground. Loren DeShon is our
TOP GUN winner tonight. Just a note to any wanna-be terrorists or hijackers on Loren's flights; he carries the very same handgun on the flight deck of his Alaska Airlines Boeing 737. Go Ahead, Make His Day!!!!
OK Folks, that's it for this week. We'll see you right here next week for another great plate match. In the meantime, practice and practice properly. And always remember,
SHOOT FAST! SHOOT ACCURATELY!! BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY, SHOOT SAFELY!!!
Hal
************** October 26, 2010
29 Guns Entered TOP GUN - ROB POTTER
21 guns entered in Stock - Class won by Rob Potter
2nd Stock - Jeremy Weintraub
3rd Stock - Mike Burt
8 Guns entered in Draw - Class won by Mike Burt
2nd Draw - Rob Potter
3rd Draw - Jeremy Weintraub
Good evening Ladies & Gentlemen, and welcome back to Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club, and a cool, wet Fall in the Northwest. It was raining, or threatening rain, but in the Pacififc Northwest, at the tail-end of October, the match must go on.
And GO ON it did, with 29 guns and the heaters turned out to play, and play hard..
Many thanks to our Match Staff for another great match. Thanks to our Match Directors, Rob & Rebecca Potter, for running the show, to Rob as Head Line Marshall, to Reba as Scorekeeper & DJ, and to E.J. Corich in his role as the Stage Manager.
It may have been cold & wet outside, but the shooting was hot & dry inside.
In the Stock Class, 21 Guns ended up with the three top finishers, Rob Potter, Jeremy Weintraub & Mike Burt, finishing in that order. In the Draw Class, 8 Guns turned into the final three of Mike Burt, Rob & Jeremy, finishing in that order.
So, at the end of the evening, 29 Guns. through attrition, has turned into two: From the Stock Class - Rob Potter. and from the
Draw Class - Mike Burt. Tonight was Rob Potter's Night, and after a fast, accurate duel, where All Of'em Fell, Rob Potter emerged as tonight's TOP GUN!! Congratulations to our winners, and to all our competitors, for another fast! accurate and
especially, another SAFE plate match. We'll see you all right here next week. In the meantime, always remember:
"SHOOT FAST! SHOOT ACCURATELY!! BUT MOST OF ALL, SHOOT SAFELY!!!!"
Hal
************** October 12, 2010
30 Guns Entered TOP GUN - MIKE BURT
21 Guns Entered in Stock Class - Class won by Rob Potter
2nd Stock - Mike Burt
3rd Stock - Loren DeShon
9 Guns Entered in Draw Class - Class won by Mike Burt
2nd Draw - Mark Wuesthoff
3rd Draw - James Austin
 
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