ADVANCED FIREARMS TRAINING

ADVANCED FIREARMS TRAINING
It is time for a refresher and make sure your skills are up to par!

We will be holding another NRA Basics of Personal Protection Inside the Home and NRA Basics of Personal Protection Outside the Home Training Series on November 12th, 19th and 20th. All three dates make up this program; you will be challenged with your hand gun skills and the information will give you a lot to think about.

We do have a limited number of seats for this class so I wanted to let you know of the class before it filled up. If you have any questions before you register please call me at 678-965-5504 or send me an e-mail at doug@bullseyemarksman.com .

COURSE INFORMATION

NRA Personal Protection Series (Inside and Outside the Home with Advanced Pistol)

Owning a firearm for personal protection can bring a peace of mind and security to your household, and to your daily life, but only if you have the confidence to do so safely. The National Rifle Association, with over 100 years of experience, sets the standards for training for our armed forces, police, and civilian instructors in all shooting disciplines.

The NRA Personal Protection Inside the Home course (November 12th, 9 AM – 5:30 PM) provides you the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to:

Reduce the chance of your home drawing the attention of criminals, Reduce the appeal of your home to those who would cause you harm, Allow you to safely store and keep you firearm of choice for home protection, Understand the legal and psychological implications of defending yourself, Know how to respond appropriately to different threats to your home and family, Know how to select and store a firearm in your home, Properly, safely, effectively use your firearm to defend your family as a last resort, Understand other ways to protect your family in your home.　

The knowledge, skills, and attitude you gain from the Inside the Home course carry over into our Outside the Home course as we progress your abilities to Carry a Firearm outside your home.

The NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home course (November 19th 9 AM – 6:30 PM) continues upon the previous course and adds to it:

The ability to identify possible threats when you are outside your home or in public, The understanding of how to appropriately and legally deal with those threats, The proper knowledge and attitude to avoid and escape confrontations, The skills to overcome a confrontation if no other option exists, How to choose and properly carry a firearm for personal protection, Understanding the legal responsibility and rights of carrying a firearm, Understanding the laws of the state you live in, Knowing what happens after an encounter and how to handle yourself, The proper reaction to law enforcement when having a firearm.　

Completing the training series is the NRA Advanced Pistol (November 20th 8AM – 12 Noon)course, which teaches:

Advanced handgun handling techniques,

How to properly draw and shoot from a concealed holster / purse, How to use cover and concealment, How to shoot while moving, turning, and in close quarters.　

We teach these courses as a series in order to provide you this highest possible learning experience, and to properly reinforce the most important lessons over the training period. We also want you to receive the best coaching with your firearm of choice so that you are comfortable and happy with your ability with it, adding to your peace of mind.

You can sign up for this class on our website www.bullseyemarksman.com under the Training Classes heading
Go to http://www.bullseyemarksman.com/training-classes-c-463.html?OBNsid=6388056e297be63cb70ef07f3ec9aec4

Record Year for Duck Breeding

Great news…If you’re not already excited about this year’s duck season…you will be after reading this…

This year has been a record setting year for duck breeding. This is due to the last three years being the wettest since pond counts have begun. The 3.2 million ponds inventoried in the U.S. this spring were the most on record. The 4.9 million ponds in Prairie Canada were 43 percent more than the long-term average, which dates back to 1955, and brings the total pond count across the traditional survey area to 8.1 million.

The tremendous amount of water has attracted the record number of our beloved ducks. Blue-winged teal, shovelers and redheads soared to high levels, and if that’s not enough, mallard, pintail, canvasback and gadwall numbers rose substantially from 2010!

Can’t hardly wait for the season to open? Pass the time by preparing for opening day! So as you begin working on your to-do list, Ducks Unlimited has put together 7 Steps for Success to help your pre-season preparation go smoother. These tips on everything from gear to guns are sure to get you even more excited (if that’s even possible) for another season afield!

Shooting For Change

Sporting Clays Tournament

Saturday, September 24, 2011
Etowah Valley Sporting Clays Park
Registration starts at 8:45AM

We are happy to support the “Shooting For Change” Sporting Clays Tournament at the Etowah Valley Sporting Clays Park on Saturday, Sept. 24^th. Not only is this a fun filled event, but a worthy cause!  This event will benefit the Waypoint Center, Inc.

The Waypoint Center is a Christ-Centered drug & alcohol recovery program located in Dahlonega, GA. Waypoint Center ministers healing and restoration to men caught in addictions.

Details

The entry fee for this event is $75 which includes 100 round clay shots, golf cart, lunch, goody bag, and T-shirt. Gun rental is available, and ammo (not included) will also be available for purchase at the event.

There will be prizes including guns, gift cards, and outdoor gear for first, second, and third place. We (Bulls Eye Marksman) have donated the first place prize – a Platinum Range Membership for this event (valued at $450.00), as well as discount cards for the Goody Bags!

We are also encouraging everyone to take advantage of the free GA Hunter’s Safety Class, also at Etowah Valley Sporting Clays Park, on Saturday Sept. 17^th from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM.

For more information on Shooting For Change, Call (706) 864-0361  or go to: www.shootingforchange.net

Duck Stamps

Duck Stamps (Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamps) are pictorial stamps produced by the U.S. Postal Service for the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Although these Duck Stamps are not valid for postage they do have tremendous benefits.

Federal Duck Stamps play a huge role in wetland conservation. Ninety-eight cents out of every dollar generated by the sales of Federal Duck Stamps goes directly to purchase or lease wetland habitat for protection in the National Wildlife Refuge System.

Waterfowl are not the only wildlife to benefit from the sale of Federal Duck Stamps. Bird, mammal, fish, reptile, and amphibian species that rely on wetland habitats have prospered. An estimated one-third of the Nation’s endangered and threatened species find food or shelter in refuges established using Federal Duck Stamps.

People have also benefited from Duck Stamps. Hunters have places to enjoy their hunting heritage and other outdoor enthusiasts have places to hike, watch birds, and enjoy nature. These protected wetlands also help purify water supplies, store flood water, reduce soil erosion and sedimentation, and provide spawning areas for fish important to sport and commercial fishermen.

The Federal Duck Stamp Program has been called one of the most successful conservation programs ever initiated and is a highly effective way to conserve America’s natural resources.

Support conservation—buy a Duck Stamp!

For more information on Duck Stamps visit http://www.fws.gov/duckstamps/Info/Stamps/stampinfo.htm

We Are Hosting Business After Hours

A Cumming- Forsyth Chamber Event 

Date: 8/9/2011
Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Bulls Eye Marksman LLC
6190 Parkway N Dr.
Cumming, GA 30040

Phone:
(770)-887-6461

Business After Hours, a worthwhile event:

Business After Hours meets the second Tuesday of every month and this month, we have the pleasure of hosting the event!  Business After Hours is an opportunity for business professionals in the community to come together in a relaxed atmosphere to network and meet new contacts while establishing lifetime alliances.

The price of this event is $5 for members of the Cumming- Forsyth Chamber and $30 for non-members. Smokejack Midway will be joining us at the event offering their southern-style comfort food with an emphasis on barbeque. There is no reservation required and you are able to pay at the door.

Make a long term investment in your future and join the Chamber

The Chamber’s mission is to be the voice of business, provide leadership, information and solutions to foster a strong economic environment and a superior quality of life. Joining will enable you to get involved with other business professionals in the community.

See you there!

 

Choosing the Right Gun

Helping you purchase the right gun is our specialty. When you visit us at The Range, we are able answer questions and in turn help you make the right decision. It is always advisable to purchase a gun in person, but it is becoming more common to do it online. In fact, many people purchase their guns from our website.

Knowing what to look for is essential… The main thing that we stress in the store is to make sure that the gun fits your hand and is comfortable for you to use.

It is important to actually handle the gun before purchase to get a good idea of comfort and feel.  Guns come in many shapes, sizes, and calibers. One of the first things you should consider is size. Always take into account whether or not you are going to be carrying your gun on you.

Safety First

At the range we always stress safety. We offer the NRA Basic Pistol Class, and recommend it to all beginners, as well as a great refresher for any shooters. We also have several NRA certified instructors that give private lessons in handgun as well as rifle training. We hope you will come by and take advantage of the expertise of our range officers.

See you on the range!

 

Please Help With Our Outdoor Glock Match!

The outdoor GSSF Ballistic Challenge is being held at River Bend Gun Club this year and we need your help!

Not only would we like for everyone to come out and shoot in the outdoor match, but we would also love for you to volunteer to be a Range Officer at the match!

The benefits of being a Range Officer for the Ballistic Challenge:

• You will be eligible for the RO drawings that include great prizes (including 8 Glocks)
• Thank you gifts (choose from range bags, magazines, cleaning mats, paper weights, and even a paid GSSF membership)
• Lasting friendships that can be made while working with fellow shooters
• A delicious BBQ lunch

If you do decide to volunteer to be a Range Officer, you will be eligible for all of the “shooter” drawings as well as the “RO only” drawings. Last year we had a RO win 2 Glocks (one was given away in the “shooter” drawing and the other was given away in the “RO only” drawing) Don’t worry, we will set aside plenty of time for the Range Officers to shoot!

Interested? Mark your calendars for July 16^th and 17^th.  The Range Officer blocks are divided into AM and PM shifts on both days.

For more information contact dongarmon@gmail.com or call him at 770-317-8439.

Misconceptions of Modern Sporting Rifles

AR-style rifles…Do you know what the “AR” stands for? If you guessed assault rifle, you guessed wrong. An assault rifle is fully automatic — a machine gun. Automatic firearms have been severely restricted from civilian ownership since 1934.The “AR” stands for ArmaLite, the company that developed the rifle in the 1950s.

Yes, the rifles do resemble military firearms such as the M4, but the similarities are surface deep. The AR-style rifle functions like other semi-automatic sporting firearms, firing one round with each pull of the trigger. Since the 19th century, civilian sporting rifles have evolved from their military predecessors, and the modern sporting rifle follows that tradition.

The NSSF is taking the necessary steps to educate sportsmen and the general public about these modern sporting rifles and the widespread misconceptions. Gun owners who want to be accurately informed on the subject can learn more at www.nssf.org/msr.

MDA Jailbird

I’m excited to share that I have been chosen as a MDA (Muscular Dystrophy Association) jailbird and am being “locked up!” That’s right, I’m going behind bars to help Jerry’s Kids©.  In order to be released on good behavior, I need your help to raise my “bail.”

My bail has been set at $2,400.00 which will send three local children to summer camp. If everyone I know makes a tax-deductible donation, I’ll reach my goal quickly!

Just click here to make a secure, online donation before 06/23/11. This is a fun event benefiting local individuals and families served by MDA who are affected by neuromuscular disease. I am honored to partner with MDA and help this important cause.

Bulls Eye Marksman Gun Club is happy to lend our support to this worthy organization. Thank you in advance for your help… Together we’ll make a difference!

 

Take Care of your Hearing

Shooters and Hunters are exposed to some of the loudest, most dangerous noises anywhere in the world. A single gunshot can cause permanent hearing damage. Even small caliber weapons such as a .22 create dangerous noise levels. Once your hearing is damaged, it can never be repaired.

That is why it is important to take care of your hearing. Always wear hearing protection at the range or while hunting! There are several uniquely designed hearing protection products on the market today. These products give shooters the best of both worlds: Instantaneous protection from dangerous noise, along with distortion free amplification of low level sounds such as range commands and conversation.

Here are some decibel level examples to put things in perspective…

60 decibels: Normal conversation range
85 decibels: Possible hearing damage (hearing protection required by OSHA)
120 decibels: Rock concert
140 decibels: Immediate physical damage
170 decibels: Gunshot

Going to a shooting range or hunting in the great outdoors can be a time of fun and excitement. Keep it that way by protecting your hearing… It is never too late!