Sunday, Sunday, Sunday!

[Buckaroobonsai]

For those who didn't get a chance to work on their farmer's tan last weekend, here's your opportunity! Open Tac Day at the Bennent Farm Range once again! BYOB, (water of course), as it's predicted to be a high of 100* that day!

Shooters watch your lanes!

[AR15]

[AR15]

[AR15]

[enthusiast]

I was just out there Tuesday and helped Bob tear down and setup one of the lanes so they could dig it out and square it up. There was only four of us for the entire day. It was a great time and Bob is an excellent teacher. [Beer]

[gnihcraes]

Open Tac Day means what?
Where?
When?

Asking because I don't know much else about this place or event. Any details would be helpful. :)

[Buckaroobonsai]

It's a private tactical range out in Bennett by invitation only and no yahoos allowed. Interested parties can PM me for details. That is, unless you're a yahoo.

[Coffee]

http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb359/Buckaroobonsai/6d252f43.jpg


Open Tac Day means what?
Where?
When?

Asking because I don't know much else about this place or event. Any details would be helpful. :)

[Fentonite]

I wish I was off, I'd love to go again. Thanks for continuing to offer this![Beer]

[Buckaroobonsai]

No worries, I'm sure Bob will be having them all summer long!

[Awesom]


I wish I was off, I'd love to go again. Thanks for continuing to offer this![Beer]

[Kaiser.Shooter]

I'm in, hey we will miss that snow from the above posted photo! lol

[gnihcraes]

I'm a google not a yahoo. :)

thanks for the intel.

[Buckaroobonsai]

As I'm sure others may have questions, here's the short and long of it:

It's not my gig. It's run by a friend of mine, RW Swainson, a retired police officer with over 28 years experience both in Canada and the US. I've known Bob for about 6 years, and have had the "pleasure" of working with him before he retired from LE a couple of years back. Now he teaches firearm courses including CCW. He's as techincal and tactical as they come, and is always happy to answer your questions or show you how to do something new. His main concern is that we don't get any "mall ninjas" out there who might put the rest of us in danger with unsafe range etiquette.

I don't get anything for referring people there. I do it as a favor to Bob and to forum members. That being said, if you are a responsible shooter and would like to go, that's fine, but you need to go with me or someone else who can introduce you to Bob for the first time. After that, along as he feels you're safe, you can contact him on your own for future sessions.

As far as the range, it's unlike anything you've ever seen in most public ranges. There are stations for pistols, shotguns, rifles, and even a small live fire "shoot house" set up. Mostly steel targets, but target frames are available for zeroing, etc. Handgun distances vary, with rifle steel from about 160 yards, out to about 300 yards. Mid afternoon, Bob takes anyone interested on one of his famous "walk abouts" where you will get the chance to learn or practice valuable tactical skills. It's the closest thing to going on an actual "patrol" that most non-military or LE will ever get to do.

Semi auto fire only, no bump fire, no tracers, no steel piercing ammo or large calibers. SBRs and cans welcome. Double taps, weapon transitions, drawing from holsters, etc. allowed if you know what the hell you're doing and check with Bob first.

Location is Bennett on private property. It is NOT open to the general public. Cost is $10 an hour. Stay as long or as short as you like. Opens around 0800 and runs till it gets dark. Brownie points if you can help Bob with a little set up in the AM and break down in the PM. Porta Potty on scene, but that's it. No electricity and no running water. First timers MUST meet Bob and sign a waiver. Gravel road to get there, and gravel/dirt on scene. Front wheel drives are fine most of the time, but keep that in mind. Once the range is hot, there will be several stations all going at once, so responsible adults only, no criminals, wanna be's, posers, or yahoos allowed!

PM me for additional details. If you have a number that I can text you at, please include that so its easier for me to respond. With so little metro ranges and many mountain ones closing down, this is truly a gem in the metro area. Attendance is limited for safety, so there is a cut off on how many can attend.

Randy

[Buckaroobonsai]

Last chance to get on board! Some of us are meeting up at 0900 and heading there.

[Kaiser.Shooter]

I know we all will be dreaming about that nice cooling
http://i815.photobucket.com/albums/zz78/tennokaiser/cooling-off-in-the-summer.jpg

[Buckaroobonsai]

Boy, you weren't kidding Paul. What was it out there today, like 100*?! Thanks for helping me zero the ACOG!

[Sweat]


I know we all will be dreaming about that nice cooling

[gnihcraes]

Thanks Buckaroobonsai for the introduction to Bob. Great guy and very valuable training. I'll plan to do some shooting next time after observing everything today.

[Blowby]

Missed the opportunity but post on the next event. I'm interested in the thorough interrogation for the go ahead. [Slap]

[Buckaroobonsai]

Open Range again this Sunday, July 15th. Who else wants to go hang out with Bob?

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[RCCrawler]

Wife and kids are out of town so I was thinking about going out there for a bit.

[james_bond_007]

I'm planning on coming.

I MAY need to meet you as it has been a while since I've been there.

[00tec]

The one weekend I don't have anything up on a Sunday, and since I lost a fight with a barb wire fence, I don't think I can even shoot the rifle...

[BigBear]

Love to but gotta work and only have a pistol now... one day...

[Buckaroobonsai]

Planning on meeting up at the usual parking lot at 0900 on Sunday if anyone wants to convoy!

[Buckaroobonsai]

Should be a bit cooler than last time, too!

[Sweat]

[cfortune]

It was still pretty hot lol.

Had a good time as always. I love that SCAR of yours. I'll look forward to seeing it in the FS section in a few weeks [ROFL1].

Thanks to james_bond for helping me get my MSAR on target. What a PIA that was.

[Buckaroobonsai]

Yeah, that was very cool. Ringing the steel with head shots at 160 yards never gets old...

http://www.buckaroobonsai.com/bennettscar5.JPG

[RCCrawler]

It's never a bad day when you get to go to Bobs playground.

Had fun out there today, can't wait until it cools down.

[james_bond_007]

Great time.

Buckaroobonsai's ACOG was AWESOME !

I enjoyed getting help sighting in the irons on my M1A from CFORTUNE and Buckaroobonsai ( and someone else who's name I didn't catch ).

Thanks, guys.

I also enjoyed ringing steel at 175yds with iron sights.

[Buckaroobonsai]

Another open range day this Sunday, 081212. Looking forward to breaking the new 12GA and revolver!

[00tec]

Having friends in from out of town this weekend, so again, I'm gonna miss it. :(

Got the grip still. After about 1 tomorrow and all day Sunday, I'll be out near 120/ Imboden.

[fairrpe86]

How does one obtain an invite to such events?

[Buckaroobonsai]

If you're a legal, responsible, adult shooter, send me a PM.


How does one obtain an invite to such events?

[cfortune]

I'd be down to try and get some range time in on Sunday. Need to get some reloading done though!

[gnihcraes]

Dang, I have family in town, and don't have any of my reloads made up for shoot'n.

I'll still try to make the trip out and check out the range, let the wife see the setup.

[Buckaroobonsai]

All PMs will be replied to shortly. New, interested parties can still PM me today. I plan to be at the usual meeting place beforehand at 0900 sharp, and should be at the range itself by 0930ish for anyone going who has gone before.

Bob, who runs the range sometimes has weekday shoots, but Sundays are more common. I recommend coming with me the first time, then I can introduce you to him. If he approves, you can contact him on your own for future dates.

Since this thread is getting pretty long, I've reposted the general description and rules from the first page for interested newcomers:

START OF REPRINT:

"As I'm sure others may have questions, here's the short and long of it:

It's not my gig. It's run by a friend of mine, RW Swainson, a retired police officer with over 28 years experience both in Canada and the US. I've known Bob for about 6 years, and have had the "pleasure" of working with him before he retired from LE a couple of years back. Now he teaches firearm courses including CCW. He's as techincal and tactical as they come, and is always happy to answer your questions or show you how to do something new. His main concern is that we don't get any "mall ninjas" out there who might put the rest of us in danger with unsafe range etiquette.

I don't get anything for referring people there. I do it as a favor to Bob and to forum members. That being said, if you are a responsible shooter and would like to go, that's fine, but you need to go with me or someone else who can introduce you to Bob for the first time. After that, along as he feels you're safe, you can contact him on your own for future sessions.

As far as the range, it's unlike anything you've ever seen in most public ranges. There are stations for pistols, shotguns, rifles, and even a small live fire "shoot house" set up. Mostly steel targets, but target frames are available for zeroing, etc. Handgun distances vary, with rifle steel from about 160 yards, out to about 300 yards. Mid afternoon, Bob takes anyone interested on one of his famous "walk abouts" where you will get the chance to learn or practice valuable tactical skills. It's the closest thing to going on an actual "patrol" that most non-military or LE will ever get to do.

Semi auto fire only, no bump fire, no tracers, no steel piercing ammo or large calibers. SBRs and cans welcome. Double taps, weapon transitions, drawing from holsters, etc. allowed if you know what the hell you're doing and check with Bob first.

Location is Bennett on private property. It is NOT open to the general public. Cost is $10 an hour. Stay as long or as short as you like. Opens around 0800 and runs till it gets dark. Brownie points if you can help Bob with a little set up in the AM and break down in the PM. Porta Potty on scene, but that's it. No electricity and no running water. First timers MUST meet Bob and sign a waiver. Gravel road to get there, and gravel/dirt on scene. Front wheel drives are fine most of the time, but keep that in mind. Once the range is hot, there will be several stations all going at once, so responsible adults only, no criminals, wanna be's, posers, or yahoos allowed!"

END OF REPRINT.

[Kaiser.Shooter]

I'm in for a couple hours

[wack8]

I'm new here, but I'd be interested in heading out with a group sometime. Is the best bet just to check back on this thread from time to time to see if there is a group going?

[Buckaroobonsai]

Yeah, I'll post upcoming shoots in this thread. Problem is, I just found out today that the property has been sold, so if Bob can't get the new owner on board, today may have been the last time...
[Faint]


I'm new here, but I'd be interested in heading out with a group sometime. Is the best bet just to check back on this thread from time to time to see if there is a group going?

[spleify]

I just found out today that the property has been sold, so if Bob can't get the new owner on board, today may have been the last time...
[Faint]

Damn, I sure hope he can secure the same arrangement he currently has.

[islandermyk]

Yeah, I'll post upcoming shoots in this thread. Problem is, I just found out today that the property has been sold, so if Bob can't get the new owner on board, today may have been the last time...
[Faint]

Hey Buckaroobonsai! Thanks for the invite man! I hope it all works out for Bob... I got my fingers crossed...

Really good people there and pretty cool meeting other members there as well [Beer]

[madmike283]

Oh man, that doesn't sound good. It would be terrible if he loses use of that place.

[gnihcraes]

Patiently waiting updates on this. I finally have ammo ready and time available.

[madmike283]

I talked to Bob on Sunday. For now everything will be ok. He had a long, positive discussion with the new owners. They thought Bob and his guests were a bunch of "bubbas" and a potential liability. I think Bob eased their mind on that. lol

So for now, it looks good. I wouldn't worry about it too much after talking to Bob.

[gnihcraes]

I talked to Bob on Sunday. For now everything will be ok. He had a long, positive discussion with the new owners. They thought Bob and his guests were a bunch of "bubbas" and a potential liability. I think Bob eased their mind on that. lol

So for now, it looks good. I wouldn't worry about it too much after talking to Bob.

Good to know!

[Beer][UZI]

[Buckaroobonsai]

I'm taking a break this week from the farm. Anyone else who has been there is welcome to introduce new members to Bob if you are willing to vouch for their safe range skills. Next weekend might be a possibility for me.

[Mazin]

Anyone going out saturday? Finally have some time and some guns for shooting and would love to check it out if anyone is willing to vouch for a newbie (I'am a Basic Pistol Instructor if that counts for anything).

[gnihcraes]

I'm taking a break this week from the farm. Anyone else who has been there is welcome to introduce new members to Bob if you are willing to vouch for their safe range skills. Next weekend might be a possibility for me.

Will you be posting alert to the days he's having open range?

[Kaiser.Shooter]

You can check Bob's range schedule on Facebook, search RW Firearms

[gnihcraes]

You can check Bob's range schedule on Facebook, search RW Firearms

Done, thanks.

[spleify]

Will you be posting alert to the days he's having open range?

Next time you are out there sign up on his email list and he sends out an email once a week notifying everyone when he will be there.

[funkymonkey1111]

I'm taking a break this week from the farm. Anyone else who has been there is welcome to introduce new members to Bob if you are willing to vouch for their safe range skills. Next weekend might be a possibility for me.

well, next tim you go i'm going to make a point to go to hopefully try and be able to go by myself.

[kwando]

subscribed, interested in joining the group and meeting bob. I am busy Labor day weekend thought, is that when its planned?