Big Sandy Spring MG shoot is getting close... roll call!

FBArms · **Posted:** 21 Mar 2012, 14:40

Who all is going to the Big Sandy MG shoot 3/30-4/1? I'll be in spot 44. This shoot is in memory of Bob Faris who sadly passed away this past February [smilie=icon_sad.gif]

http://www.mgshooters.com

Howz · **Posted:** 25 Mar 2012, 21:32

We Will Be Shooting and Selling Ammo at the beguinning of the line Sopt 3,4,5
Stop by and say HI
~Howz

leadslinger · **Posted:** 26 Mar 2012, 10:21

Need directions and rules please

FBArms · **Posted:** 26 Mar 2012, 15:26

All the info you need is at this link, including directions!

http://www.mgshooters.com

electrohawk · **Posted:** 26 Mar 2012, 16:08

So whose beast is this, and will they be out there again this year?

calibrator · **Joined:** 29 Mar 2009, 16:19 **Posts:** 302

I've been to the last 7 shoots (judging by the Shooter badges on the fridge). Only saw the tank at the last one. Nat Geo filmed the whole 2 days last time. The "Dutch Film Crew" (actually a brothel owner and her associates [smilie=anim_bannana.gif]

) was interesting a few shoots ago. The Russian billionaire (think he owns a sports franchise in Phx) was quite entertaining, before that. I do know they have loaded some of Bob's ashes in a few arty shells for a ceremony. They also plan to put the remainder of them on the largest Tannerite and gasoline explosion yet.

Saturday is the big day. Get there before 9AM. The Night Shoot is legendary. Lots of TNT, Tannerite, Fireworks and RC airplanes.

wishbone · **Joined:** 12 Nov 2008, 23:41 **Posts:** 545

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Sidearm’s are not permitted to be carried, except by security.

I can't understand shooting events that do not allow people to carry their own sidearm. You trust these people will cannons, tanks, and full auto weapons but not to carry a handgun?

If I can get over that, it looks like a lot of fun, I've never been.

flash-bcr · **Posted:** 27 Mar 2012, 15:57

electrohawk wrote:

...So whose beast is this, and will they be out there again this year?...

Bob Dorance (?I think) and his tank destroyer with 57mm main gun...

calibrator wrote:

I can't understand shooting events that do not allow people to carry their own sidearm.

Used to be ok in the days of the 'Dry Creek' Shoots (same basic outfit, different name)...then Idan Greenberg shot himself in the leg with his holstered gun...that's when the rule started...

wishbone · **Joined:** 12 Nov 2008, 23:41 **Posts:** 545

flash-bcr wrote:

electrohawk wrote:

...So whose beast is this, and will they be out there again this year?...

Bob Dorance (?I think) and his tank destroyer with 57mm main gun...

calibrator wrote:

I can't understand shooting events that do not allow people to carry their own sidearm.

Used to be ok in the days of the 'Dry Creek' Shoots (same basic outfit, different name)...then Idan Greenberg shot himself in the leg with his holstered gun...that's when the rule started...

only takes one I suppose.... Not to be a downer, it does look like an awesome event.

hardmack · **Joined:** 24 Dec 2010, 17:37 **Posts:** 489

OOPS on the NSFW pic!

wishbone · **Joined:** 12 Nov 2008, 23:41 **Posts:** 545

hah it's very subtle though until you look closer. =)

calibrator · **Joined:** 29 Mar 2009, 16:19 **Posts:** 302

I talked to Idan about that once. Seems he was carrying his USGI 1911A1 with a round in the chamber and the hammer down, strapped in a quick draw type holster. While trying to get through the side door of a camper, he brushed the door frame with the holstered pistol, BANG! Despite what you think, Cocked & Locked is obviously superior. [smilie=icon_redface.gif]

flash-bcr · **Posted:** 28 Mar 2012, 09:46

calibrator wrote:

I talked to Idan about that once. Seems he was carrying his USGI 1911A1 with a round in the chamber and the hammer down, strapped in a quick draw type holster. While trying to get through the side door of a camper, he brushed the door frame with the holstered pistol, BANG! Despite what you think, Cocked & Locked is obviously superior. [smilie=icon_redface.gif]

I missed the real time drama but caught the after transport report. I was told it was caught on the guy wire of one of the shade covers. Wire half cocked the hammer and then seared. I always have found the explantion of hammer down on a live round a bit hard to believe. Idan above all (ever heard him do a multi-hour safety briefing?) should know better than to carry in that condition, but on the other hand, nothing else made sense....

Username Goes Here · **Posted:** 28 Mar 2012, 11:19

RATS! Again...

UNGH.

FBArms · **Posted:** 19 Apr 2012, 20:25

Couple pics from the night shoot (Rob took these)... it was a great time except for the wind that came in Saturday. Did pretty good at the matches even after twisting my damn ankle jumping into the trench at a full run...

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