BULLSHOOTER. The Official Bulletin of The Freeport Little Club. August 2016 Volume 16 No.8. Presidents Message. itargets

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1 BULLSHOOTER The Official Bulletin of The Freeport Little Club August 2016 Volume 16 No.8 Presidents Message H.G. Stafford Editor My thanks go out to the Food & Beverage team of the Freeport Little Club. Executive Chef's Rob and Ed, Executive Pastry Chef Anna, Director of Beverage Mr. Goldman. Well done! Thanks to all attendees and all the birthday wishes. Same time next month for our next meeting. If anyone would like to step up to help, we are short 1 Grill Master. Let me know if you are interested. itargets What You Get and How It Works A complete itarget system consists of three parts - A Laser Bullet, the itarget App and the itarget Sled. It works with your actual firearm. The itarget Sled The itarget sled holds the shooting target and your phone in such a way that the phone's camera has a clear full screen view of the target. The sled adjusts to grip any size phone. The target distance is adjustable to compensate for different phone cameras. You adjust the sled to fill the Phone's display with the image of the target. The sled comes with three different shooting targets, one for each of the upcoming apps. Careful research has gone into the creation of these targets. A specialized dual paper combination optimizes how the laser light is dispersed when it hits the target. This is what enables itarget to work in well lit situations, even outdoors. You can also print out any image you'd like on standard 8.5" x 11" paper and use it for target practice with good results. The Laser Bullet The itarget Laser Bullet is shaped like a real bullet and is inserted into the chamber of the gun. The snap-cap style design does not damage the weapon. The Laser Bullets are rimless, so they are not ejected by the gun after each shot. When the trigger is pulled, the firing pin strikes the back of the Laser Bullet, causing it to fire a laser beam at the target. The itarget Laser Bullets are currently available in 9mm ACP - 38 Special -.40 S&W -.45 ACP and.223 We may have more caliber choices to offer before shipping them. BULLSEYE allows you to shoot an unlimited number of shots at a standard scoring target. It keeps track of the total score while showing you clearly were each shot hit. It also counts the number of shots fired and lets you enter the distance you are shooting from. If you shoot well and want to share with your friends, you can save the results to your phone's camera roll. Saving to your camera roll will also unlock a ranking based on your performance. This

2 app and it's functionality is seen in the demonstration video for this campaign. QUICK DRAW is meant to test your speed as well as your accuracy. Once the game starts, the App will wait a random number of seconds before it says "DRAW!" Once the command to draw is given, a timer starts counting to measure how fast you can react and shoot the target. Each shot is displayed on the phone's screen, with your reaction time directly under it. The game ends after 10 shots are fired. You can also save your fastest times to your phone's camera roll. HI SCORE is a challenge that will push your limits of consistent shooting skill. The target consists of 5 numbered circles. The app will call out a number, and you have 2 seconds to hit that circle. Each hit adds 1 point to your score. One miss and it's game over. The challenge is to see how high you can go before you miss. Like the other apps, you can save your final score to the camera roll. With all of these Apps, one very cool feature is the ability to use Airplay and Apple TV to see your phone's screen live on your TV as you shoot. Comic Relief Monthly Quote Henderson On Outlook I get up every morning, and it s going to be a great day. You never know when it s going to be over so I refuse to have a bad day. Paul Henderson, hockey player Club News Coffee Detail Bill Ackerman 08/07/2016 Joe Aulisio 08/14/2016 Robert Bagan 08/21/2016 Ronald Bagan 08/28/2016

3 USPSA Range Officer Class August 6-7 Richmond Boro Gun Club Staten Island NY Contact Jerry Colantone EM Camp Perry We had five shooters attend the National Pistol Championships at Camp Perry this year: Jeffrey Bromberger John Dimeola Vlad Gorovadsky Gary Peterson Ronald Shimborski Congratulations to all who attended. Range Closure The Outdoor Range will be closed July 26 th from 6AM to 6PM. Rain date July 27 th. Firearm Safety Training Freeport Range, Buffalo Ave Freeport NY (Behind B-J s) Date July 31, 2016 Sunday 8:30AM to 12:30 PM Rifle, Pistol and Shotgun Training Participants training on Hanguns must be licensed in NY Participants handling rifle and shotgun must be 21 yrs or older, exception: guests 14 to 20 may handle a firearm if accompanied by a parent Participants may bring their own firearm and ammo All firearms must be unloaded and cased when brought to the range Bring ear and eye protection if available, if not we will provide We will provide.22 cal rifles and ammo for those who need them. Coffee and bagels will be served. Contact Vito Buccellato Chief Range Officer NRA RSO Bob Iorizzo Range Officer NRA CRSO Kyle Fest (Rock n Roll BBQ) The Franzone Family and the Freeport PBA hosted KYLE Fest on July 30 1:00PM at the Freeport range. One of our members said a great time was had by all. This event is a Rock n Roll BBQ. We will supply the place, food, soft drinks and music. Admission is $20 and you can B.Y.O.C. (Bring Your Own Cooler/Beer.) This event in addition to paying tribute to our son Kyle Franzone is the BIGGEST money maker for the Toys For Freeport Tots program. In 2014 KYLE FEST raised over $15,000 to purchase new toys, clothing, winter coats and food for Freeport's neediest families during the Holiday season. We are looking for donations of gift baskets to raffle off. Anyone needing a letter requesting a donation from Toys For Freeport Tots please contact Kathleen Anglim Peluso or myself. Toys for Freeport Tots is a 501c3 Charity. If you wish to donate, please send checks addressed to Freeport PBA PO Box 130 Freeport, NY (memo:kyle Fest)

4 Checks should be made payable to "Toys for Freeport Tots" Club Apparel Lifestyle Sports now has or Club Logo s for embroidered hats, shirts, and digi screened shirts. Members can go directly to the store and order their clothes just by showing their membership card. Lifestyle Sports 1891 Wantagh Ave Wantagh NY Remember to visit our Affiliates page on the Little Club Website. Recruiting New Members Recruiting new shooters and new competitors is important for all the shooting disciplines it should be one of the significant goals of every club. And once we have them, it s just as important to continue to help and encourage those newbies who need it. To succeed, we must acknowledge that nearly everyone has getting-started jitters and we must apply some very practical and effective solutions, not merely a slap on the back.do you remember your own nervousness at your very first match? One major source of first-timer intimidation is the desire to not look incompetent in front of other shooters, like dressing informally and arriving to discover it s a formal affair. Here are some on-the-ground suggestions I recently gave to a newbie interested in our Simon 900, a match created with the intent to get newbies out to the range. The comments about equipment are necessarily specific to bullseye; other shooting disciplines require other gear, of course. Apply the concept of minimum equipment as you think best for your specific discipline. Go with a friend This may be the best suggestion for anyone competing in their first match, regardless of the shooting discipline. As with any undertaking, including a friend really ups the fun factor. Match directors understand this and are always happy to squad friends together on the same shooting point. View and preview If possible, go to the range for some handson with your shooting buddy on a day when the range isn t busy. It s easier to communicate and focus without the frequent, loud distractions and interruptions of a busy range day. Target shooting isn t much of a spectator sport. However, being prepared for your first match will allay much of your apprehension, so attend a match just to watch and take notes. You may feel less pressure if you make your first competition an club match or league match. Ask questions, but not of the guy who s setting up on the firing line he wants to focus on his preparation and shooting. Pay attention to the courses of fire, where the new targets are, listen to the range commands and watch how the shooters respond there s comfort in knowing what to expect. The first time you compete, ask to be placed on the second relay, for the same reason: time to observe others so that you can respond appropriately. To preview range commands and responses beforehand, get a

5 copy of the rule book for your chosen discipline from the NRA or CMP. Bring what you need Dedicated competitors tend to bring lots of gear to make their game easier and more enjoyable and sometimes just more comfortable. A newbie can be overwhelmed thinking he needs all that stuff, but much of it isn t really necessary to shoot. The bare-bones necessities for shooting bullseye are a pistol, ammo, eye/ear protection stapler, staples, and pencil. After those, the minimum really should haves are something to lay your pistol on and binoculars or spotting scope. The former could be a simple section of carpeting. You ll want the binoculars or scope to see bullet impacts when firing slow fire shots, and a camera bag or backpack keeps everything together. Avoid all dumb mistakes Reality check: at most matches someone makes a dumb mistake, and every long-time competitor has made one. Dumb mistakes are exemplified in forgetting to bring ammo, magazines or another important piece of gear. Cross-firing onto the wrong target seems to occur at least once. You will make a dumb mistake. As long as it isn t a safety violation, no reasonable person will think a newbie is incompetent. Rather, any dumb mistake will likely be a source of mild amusement and the silent reflection, Geez, I remember when I did that Be reasonable Something I say to disappointed or frustrated new shooters is, Have reasonable expectations of yourself and your equipment or else it isn t fun. Expect plenty of shots to land out in the white rings at first. After a few matches set a goal to just keep all your shots in the black scoring rings when you achieve that you are becoming someone to beat. Competition isn t combat and it isn t lifesaving, so in the final analysis there really isn t much to stress about; separate your purpose simply to shoot from your overall goal to have fun and you will keep your enjoyment in the game no matter what your score. August Birthdays; Stephen Bendel Kenneth Case John Gales Peter Mikoleski Pamela Handema Dana Geiger Club Officers James Messina, President (516) Robert Dipolito Vice Pres (516) Vincent Kurinskas Treas. (516) Robert Valenti Secretary (516) Gary Peterson Exec Dir (516) Marc Wienstein Match Dir (516) Team Captains Sporter,BobMaziarski, (516) Gold, Gary Peterson, (516) Int l, Gary Peterson (516) Bronze, John Leisz (516) Red, Harold Gabrielson (631) Blue, John Valenti (516) Flounders, Ed Matalavich (516) Rangers, Jim OSullivan ( Sportsman, Jim OSullivan (516) Black, Ed Wieman (516) Green, Kevin Gallagher (516) IDPA/IPSC, Bob Iorizzo (516) USPSA, Mike Halpin (516)

6 Guidelines for solicited and unsolicited submissions: Send an electronic copy of your submission as an attachment to Glenn Stafford your articles should be in word format, new times roman #12 font with any photographs as a separate attachment either in jpg or tif format. Submissions accepted for publication may be edited for style and length. All articles and graphics appearing in the Bullshooter may be reprinted provided appropriate credit is given to the Freeport Rifle and Revolver Association Little Club. The Bullshooter is published monthly by The Freeport Rifle and Revolver Association Little Club 125 Buffalo Ave. Freeport NY The sole purpose of this association is to promote firearms safety, firearms instruction and the social and recreational gains for all members. The Bullshooter is sent to members of the Freeport Little Club electronically, it is also available on the Little Cub Website under the MORE tab The Bullshooter is produced by HGS Advisory 3500 Daniel Crescent Baldwin NY Club Web Master Phil Prainito webmaster@freeportlittleclub.org (516) Junior Activity Our Freeport Junior Club teaches and promotes firearm safety. We foster good sportsmanship between the kids, while developing the skills, attitude and knowledge needed for Juniors to successfully compete in the shooting sports. Our disciplines include BB,.177 Pellets and.22 Rifles. Both NRA and CMP programs are available for you to qualify as a Pro- Marksman, Marksman, Marksman 1st Class, Sharp Shooter, Expert and Distinguished Expert. Our program runs from October 1st until Father s Day and we meet on Sundays from 2pm till 5pm, when school is in session. Basic Firearm Safety taught every Sunday at 2:30PM, when in session. If there is a 3-day weekend WE DO NOT MEET. Membership costs ($75.00) covers ammo, targets and the use of our rifles. Some activities may require an additional fee. Come down any Sunday, during our season/session, and CHECK US OUT! Contact info: Juniors@FreeportJuniorClub.org Sporterifle-Team The Season will start again in the Fall IDPA/ IPSC We hold monthly IDPA and IPSC matches, except December & January. The start time is 8AM. Due to weather, range conditions or closures the match schedule varies. Please check the Little Club Calendar before coming down to the range for the most up to date information.

7 In addition to these matches, there are always 4x4 POST matches and just 'plain old' PLINK'in. You can check the club's calendar for coming events/matches. If there is a sponsor you would like to be included on our website please contact our WEB MASTER International Style Pistol Matches will start up again in the Fall Club Web Site/ Thanks to the efforts of Phil Prainito the club has an excellent web site. It is a great way to keep up with what is going on at the club. The club s web page address is: Phil our webmaster would like to receive suggestions from the membership as to what they would like to see added to the site or calendar.webmaster@freeportlittleclub.org Next Little Club Meeting August 17 th 2016 Range Barbecue September 21 st 2016 Range October 19 th 2016 Range November 16 th Range December Awards Dinner TBD Please visit our Little Club Forum. The link is: To register, click on the log in and from there you will see the instructions for registration. Once your registration is approved you may join in any of the discussions. Please remember to use the affiliates/sponsor tab and to RENEW your NRA membership on the website. The club is compensated each time you make a purchase or renew. Recently, Amazon has been added as a sponsor to our site. When you click on the sponsor you go directly to the vendor s page and each purchase you make, the Little Club is compensated. This is a valuable source of revenue for our club activities.