Vol. IV, Issue 13
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CLARIFICATION ON USE OF SHOTGUNS AND ASSOCIATED AMMO RESTRICTIONS
The shotgun patterning board is located between trap-houses #2 and #3. The hand trap is located between trap houses #3 and #4. There are new limits/restrictions on shotgun use: You may only use Lead shot pellets at the hand trap and the patterning board or anywhere in the trap range. No shot shells at the steel target ranges or below 25 yards at the paper target range. Shot shell pellets at short distances quickly deteriorate the target mats requiring more frequent maintenance. Use of slugs permitted at 25 yards or above at the paper target range or the steel target rifle range. Limit shotgun use at the ranges for sighting in slug barrels only. Buck shot, steel shot, dragon breath or any other unusual types of ammunition are not permitted anywhere on the property!! Rifle or pistol use anywhere on the shotgun trap range is strictly prohibited.
TRAPSHOOTING
Perry currently is in 6th place in the 2024-2025 Berks Inter-valley league. We are not holding any trap shoots during January through March inclusive, except we will be hosting the league shoot-off on March 23rd. Normal monthly shoots will resume on the first Saturday of the month starting in April. The Monday Evening handicap shoots are cancelled for 2025. The Monday evening league starts May 5th at Perry. Alternates with Lenharstville.
DISPLAY YOUR CARD
Your membership card must be visibly displayed while you are using the ranges. We have placed clips at the bench areas to be used to display your membership card. Also, a lanyard to display your card or fastened to your gun case or range bag are also acceptable. Michael Mescavage is our Range Officer and he stops by the club randomly to check cards, guest passes and safe firearm handling by all members and guests. Club Officers also check same. Members are also encouraged to check other users cards. You will be asked to leave the ranges if you cannot provide proof of membership. We are being more proactive in this regard due to trespassers and memberships that have lapsed.
CLUB HOUSE RENTAL
Members of the club can rent the clubhouse for special occasions. The cost is $200 plus proof of homeowner’s insurance plus a $200 refundable security deposit minus any damages. Contact us to check on date availability to reserve your space. The clubhouse holds 50 people comfortably or a maximum of 70.
USE OUR WEB SITE
Our web site processes credit card payments through our PayPal account. You do NOT need to have a PayPal account to make credit card payments on the web site. This method of payment makes it clearer and easier to pay for new memberships, renewals, guest passes, club-house rentals, as well as other available products. Occasionally we will post raffle tickets on the web site, When you order and pay we will complete the ticket stubs in your name and mail you the remainder of the tickets. Winning ticket numbers will be posted on the web site. We encourage you to visit our web site frequently to stay on top of Association communications
BIG GAME CONTESTS
There currently are no entries for our biggest bear contest for 2024-2025. The next bear and deer contests end at 8:00 p.m. on 1/28/25 and 2/25/25 respectively. The next longest turkey beard contest ends at the June 24, 2025 regular meeting. Bring your harvests to the club for measurement. Winners receive $75 each.
STEEL TARGETS
We have noticed that some
members move the steel targets to their liking. However, we caution you that steel targets should not be placed any closer than 20 yards from your shooting position at the pistol range and no closer than 75 yards from the shooting position at the rifle range. There is a much higher chance for blow-back and injury at the shorter distances. Also, you should never move in front of the bench areas to fire. Use common sense and safety should always be practiced.