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November 2006

In this Issue:

President’s Report 1 - 2

Secretary’s Report 2 - 3

Captain’s Report 4

IPSC 5

ICORE 6

Trivia Quiz 7 - 8

Around the Club 9

Shooting Tips 10

Did you know 11

Expert Quiz 11

The Back 3

NEWSLETTER

Christmas 2006 EDITION

President’s Report Report Gary Burley

and shooters from otherClubs. It’s also a PRexercise. If we wantshooters to attend ourcompetitions it stands toreason that we shouldsupport theirs. Speaking of Open’s, ourISSF Open was held on11 & 12 November. Wehad 85 entrants this year,around 20 more than lastyear. The weekend washugely successful and Imust thank all themembers who made ithappen. It’s always riskyto name names for fear ofomitting someone but Imust thank Margot & Rodfor all their hard work over

the year to satisfy theauthorities. The majority of PistolClubs throughout the statehold their own Club Opensduring the course of theyear and it’s beenparticularly pleasing tosee Oakleigh membersparticipating at theseshoots with a large degreeof success. I’d encourageas many shooters aspossible from all facets ofthe sport, ISSF, IPSC,ICORE, Western Actionetc. to attend thesecompetitions. They’re a lotof fun and a positiverapport is developedbetween OPC members

Well, here it is……..atlong last, a ClubNewsletter. Checkingback through the records Inote that the previousNewsletter was publishedin November 2005. It ishoped that we can publishit a bit more frequentlynext year. The Club Championshipsare over for the year andI’m very grateful to Margotfor formulating a very faircompetition calendarwhich has provided ampleopportunity for shooters toparticipate in their chosendisciplines and to ensurethey have sufficientattendances throughout

Jingle bells, ho ho ho andall that stuff. Welcome tothis edition of ournewsletter. Note I saidour, as indeed it is andsubmissions for articles,news or simply pics wouldbe appreciated. Another year coming to aclose and a successfulone it has been. Plenty ofshooting, comps andmembership is on the rise.

the entire committee fortheir effort in getting thingsdone and done well – avery productive year forOakleigh in 2006. Mike

The ranges are finishedand have been inspectedand the club roomsstarting to take shape(looking fantastic). Steve Lekja has againworked like a trojan andwithout his input Iseriously doubt if anythingwould ever get done. Welldone Steve and thank youfor your tireless efforts. Thanks should also go to

From the Editor

President’s Report cont'

Oakleigh Pistol Club.These people dedicatethemselves to making theClub operate as it should.They give up much of theirfree time to enhance andpromote shooting as asport and to ensure thatyou, the members, areprovided with the bestpossible facilities we canoffer. Their efforts shouldnot go un-noticed. Finally, I would like to wishall members a safe, happyand healthy festiveseason and I look forwardto seeing you all at the“new look “ Clubrooms in2007. Gary Burley

looks. Many, many hoursof work have gone intotransforming the Clubroom into a bright,pleasant space with awelcoming atmosphere.The new furnishings willarrive early in Decemberand this will certainlyenhance the new look. Aswell as theabovementioned members many othershave contributed in theirown way and I urgeeveryone to utilise thenew facilities. Our presentation night willbe held on Wednesday 13December commencing at7.00 pm as, in the past,there will be no shootingon the night. This will alsobe the last time the Clubwill be open in 2006. Wewill re-open onWednesday 17 January2007. I’d like to take thisopportunity to pass on mygratitude to the Committeeof Management of the

two long days in thekitchen, my son Glen formanning the barbecue onboth days, Bob & DeeLester for their work in theOutpost compiling results,Sharon for all her effortsleading up to the Openand, finally, all themembers who gave uptheir time to come andhelp out. It was greatlyappreciated and yourassistance contributedimmensely to making theOpen a huge success. Itwas heartening to haveheard so many positivecomments from visitorsduring the weekend. Members and visitors willhave no doubt noticed thefacelift the Clubroom hasundergone over the pastfew months. Even duringthe renovations wemanaged to operate amidthe turmoil. Arefurbishment subcommittee comprisingMargot Akerman, MarioMori and Steve Lekjahave done us all proudwith the way the room

Oakleigh Pistol Club Newsletter Nov 06

Secretary’s Report Rod Cheney Hello again. As you knowby now I usually start mylittle bit of the newsletterwith a request that wewelcome a few newmembers into the fold.You will run into thefollowing newbie’s sooneror later, please assistthem in any way you can:Chun Lau Christopher Lai Axel Jones David Rossborough Ian Brown Alan & Alex Belkin Ian Parsons

As you can see,recruitment of newmembers continues to beslow – but steady and I’mpleased to report that ourmembership is nowapproaching 140. We stillhave some way to gobefore we reach the pointwe were at a couple ofyears ago, but it isimproving none the less. Important Change toFirearms Regulations Amongst the recent

changes to FirearmsRegulations is animportant issue formembers and / orprospective members.For the calendar year2006, if you do not ownANY handguns, you willNOT be subject to anyminimum participationrequirements. Thismeans you are free tocome along and utiliseclub handguns to practiceand compete without theworry of having to recordat least ten shoots for theyear.

Secretary’s Report cont’ Rod Cheney

Participation Reporting After almost three years ofthe new participationrequirements, we still havesome members who havefailed to get the message.I’ve recently had two longterm members seekingclub endorsement of theirHandgun License renewal.Both members ownhandguns and both hadfailed to record anyparticipation at all over thelast 2 ½ years.Unfortunately, participationis reported to VictoriaPolice at the end of eachyear, so in cases such asthese I can not sign theclub endorsement thatincludes a statement thatthe member has met themandatory participationrequirements. Club Census Victoria Police require thatI maintain a record ofmembers of the club, theirlicense details and detailsof handguns that they own.This information iscontained in an AccessDatabase that alsoincludes some additionalinformation for use by theclub ie: email addressesand other contact details.In order to ensure that thisinformation is accurate, Iwill soon be sending you acopy of the information Icurrently have on file foryou. Please take the timeto check that the detailsare correct, make anyamendments that may berequired and return theform to me as soon aspossible. They can be leftat the club (in the tray with

your participation sheets),handed to me personally,or posted to the club mailbox. Club Web-Site The club web-site isstarting to pay dividends,with many of our newmembers advising thatthis is where they firstfound out about us. Thesite includes a competitioncalendar, general newsand provides a forum thatallows ‘General Chat’among members as wellas a classifieds section.If you have not taken thetime to have a look checkit out:www.oakleighpistolclub.com Club Pride Walking around he club oflate, it seems to me thatwe are severely lackingenough of this ! We donot have a team ofcleaners that come in toclean up after yourafternoon of shooting.We do not have a team ofpackers that come in andpack away targets, targetframes and otherequipment for you. Thegeneral cleanliness andtidiness of our club isdependent on all of usdoing just a little bit eachtime we are at the club.Take your used targetsdown and bin them when your finished with them,grab a broom and give therange a quick sweepbefore you start shooting,put your rubbish into oneof the many bins providedinstead of just dropping it

where you stand, packaway the equipment thatyou use during your shoot- there is no one else hereto do it for you. A little bitof pride in your club goesa long way. On a happier note, therenovations beingconducted in our clubrooms are progressingwell. It looks like the endresult will be anoutstanding improvement – and something that willno doubt help with ourefforts to attract newmembers. The efforts ofa few members stand outand they are worthy ofspecial mention: Steve Lekja and MarioMori who have been at theclub four or five times aday to allow access forvarious tradesmen. Theyhave also performed all ofthose fiddly little tasks likeremoving skirting boardsand architraves, thenputting them all backagain, marking and cuttingholes in the ceiling toaccommodate newlighting – and the list goeson. Margot Akerman whohas spent many days ofher own time searching fornew furniture, organizingcarpet layers andselecting tiles. AndrewPierce who has re-wiredat least half the joint,spent a day or so in theroof cavity and replacedevery switch and powerpoint in the place and, hestill has the lighting to do! Thanks to all involved. Rod Cheney



As the year draws to a close there are still several upcoming events at the club. On the 02nd Dec we will again be running the Ironman competition. For those that haven't seen this before it’s basically a little bit of everything! A flyer will be in the clubroom shortly giving more details of timings, cost etc or see Paul Tomassini for more details. Next years competition calendar will also be available in the clubrooms and the website before we break for Christmas.

smoothly in part due to the willingness of club members to turn up and help patch, score and run ranges.

Margot

Our presentation night will be held on the 13th Dec where trophies for this year’s club championship will be presented. A BBQ will also be conducted on the night. This will also be a great opportunity for everyone to check out the new and improved clubrooms and hopefully pick up a trophy! Finally I like to take the opportunity to thank all those people who turned up on the 11th and 12th Nov for the clubs ISSF Open. It was a hectic two days that ran very

Club Captain’s Report Margot Ackerman

ISSF Open Nov 11 & 12 Grade Winners

Our sources have confirmed it – Mario Mori has been receiving special tuition on the finer points of pistol shooting. Rumours have it that that his instructor, pictured here, is non other than his wife – Maria. That would explain how over the past 25years his shooting has improved Maria, I’m told has been the driving force that has guided the champ since he first started in the sport all those years ago.

IPSC

Hopefully, now that wehave all the rangesfinished we will be able tohold a couple of largerinvitational shoots nextseason. If you have any queries orquestions regarding IPSCcontact either Mario Morior Andrew Trotter andthey will be more thanhappy to help.

It’s pleasing to see a lotof new members taking topractical shooting, IPSChas been growing steadilyat the club. So far this year it hasbeen a full house on allcompetition days andthere has been a goodturnout from Oakleigh atvarious State Selectionmatches and finals. The state titles were heldat Eagle Park this yearand Mario again rose tothe occasion winning yetanother State Title. Othernotable performanceswere: Rick Hendrickson 5th

outright and 1st master

grade in production and Steve Lekja 2nd B grade Limited – the familiar OPC pistol shirt was again everywhere and all the Oakleigh lads shot well and had an enjoyable two days. Incidentally – Rick is certainly giving the others in production a bit of hurry up, he is currently ranked 3rd in the state at 99.82% - GO RICK. The VAPA finals unfortunately were a different story, due to other major shoots and personal commitments we were unable to field our strongest team at the finals but still finished a very credible 4th

place.


NEWS FLASH !!! Mario’s secret weapon revealed

Latest new in the world ofICORE – Mario, Steve,Logan & Brad recentlycompeted in theAustralian Nationals. Thisyear the 6th AustralianRegional RevolverChampionship was hostedby the Townsville PistolClub over two days withsome great northernweather, clear skies andwarm days.

There was 14 stages setup on 14 ranges whichkept everyone busywalking between ranges.The total round count was315. The Wombat Gullystage and the moverstage certainly provedmost popular with themajority of thecompetitors. There wereplenty of poppers, fallingplates and knock downplates which were all verychallenging.

Mario finished 1st inlimited, his third straightwin at the Nationals.Steve, Logan and Bradalso are to becongratulated on theirgreat performances also.Steve 4th B grade – Brad3rd C grade and Logan 7th

C grade.

That’s it from me anddon’t forget – if yourwheelie gun has lost it’sthrill, come and shootICORE with us.

Mike

Victorian State Titles heldat Calibre Sports earlier inthe year was also shot bya number of the OPCmembers and againimpressive performancesall round with Marioretaining his state crown.

Unfortunately, Oakleighmissed one round of theVAPA postals this seasonwhich put us out ofcontention for the finals.Next year, a moreconcerted effort will bemade to bring home theshields back to Oakleighonce more.

There has been goodparticipation at all clubmatches throughout theyear with between 15 and20 shooters attending –hopefully even more nextyear!

Please have a look at theproposed changes to theICORE constitution and letme know your thoughts –a copy is on the ICOREnotice board at the back ofthe range.

The ICORE clubchampionships for 2006have been shot and theresults are as follows:


ICORE Mike Egan

This Handgun Quiz will test your knowledge of a variety of handguns and their histories. 1. Which of the following is not a type of handgun? a. Single-shot pistols b. Rifles c. Revolvers d. Semi-automatic pistols 2. Who invented the .45-caliber revolver handgun? a. Daniel Wesson b. Benjamin Franklin c. Elmer Keith d. Samuel Colt 3. The .45 automatic Colt pistol was invented in what year? a. 1911 b. 1904 c. 1905 d. 1910 4. Revolvers, a type of handgun, feed ammunition via the rotation of what? a. Magazine b. Case c. Cylinder d. Barrel 5. Handguns are often carried by police officers, largely due to the "stopping power" of the handgun. What is "stopping power"? a. The ability of the user to control the gun. b. The quality of the handgun projectile to force an attacker to stop c. The control of the bullet when fired, and the often unlikelihood the bullet will exit the body d. Handguns are considered deterrents to criminals 6. In what way are handguns NOT different from other types of guns? a. They are lighter b. They are easier to conceal c. They sometimes have more safety features d. They are more accurate 7. Why are pocket pistols unpopular? a. Many people believe they are ineffective for self defense b. They are too small to be considered seriously by gun enthusiasts c. They are inexpensive and therefore considered to be of inferior quality d. They can discharge at will, and provide a safety risk 8. Revolvers are still quite popular even though there are many other types of handguns that are faster, more modern. Why? a. They are inexpensive b. They are small enough to conceal c. They are aesthetically pleasing d. They are very reliable 9. In what year did Horace Smith and Daniel B. Wesson begin their partnership? a. 1852 b. 1900 c. 1865 d. 1856

Handgun Trivia Quiz


10. It's believed the handgun might have originated in Pistoia, Italy. a. True b. False 11. Most all handguns are referred to as pistols. a. True b. False 12. A Glock is what kind of handgun? a. Pistol b. Machine pistol c. Revolver d. Semi-automatic pistol 13. Automatic pistols are highly valued because ______. a. They are reliable b. They can hold more ammunition in clips than revolvers c. Their rapidity of fire d. They are accurate 14. Who invented the handgun silencer? a. Samuel Colt b. James Remmington c. Hiram Maxim d. Horace Smith 15. What is the world's most powerful handgun? a. Smith & Wesson X-Frame Model 500 .50 caliber b. Smith & Wesson Model 29 Magnum .44 caliber c. Desert Eagle Mark XIX .44 Magnum Pistol d. Colt Defender 07000D .45 caliber Automatic Pistol

Answers page 10 For those of you that haven’t been to the Club for a while, you won’t recognise the place now. A total refurb of the club rooms is nearly complete. A fantastic effort by many people but special thanks must go to Steve Lekja, Andrew Pearce and Margot Ackerman who have given up countless hours of their time on the project. New floor coverings, furniture, cabinets, wood heater and even a plasma flat screen TV - should make for a great atmosphere and one more reason to get out of the house and head for OPC.

Handgun Trivia Quiz cont’

Club Room Renovations


Welcome to the following new members and let’s make them feel at home. Ashley Muir Carol Knee-Omant Daniel Walsh Erika Wearne Don’t forget – we were all new members once.

Around the Club


The warmer weather and daylight saving too – the barby will soon be again a regular on a Wednesday evening. So drop by have a bite and say good’ay to your fellow club mates. Gold coin donation.

New Members

Presentation Night

Wednesday 13th December 7:00pm – please keep this date free and make the effort to attend. It’s always a good fun night and a great chance to catch up with other members before Christmas.

BBQ

A common mistake with new shooters is to hold the gun down low, with the thumb curled down and a little space between the web of the hand and the tang of the grip. Here's how I grip the pistol with my strong hand. The pistol's barrel is in line with the forearm. The hand is as high as possible on the gun, with the web of the hand pressed hard against the tang, and the middle finger pressed against the bottom of the trigger guard. With a 1911-style pistol the thumb rides the thumb safety. With any type of pistol, I like to have the thumb about in line with the barrel. The tip of the trigger finger is squarely across the face of the trigger.

For the two-hand grip, wrap the fingers of the

weak hand around the shooting hand. Like the shooting hand, the support hand should be high on the gun, with the index finger wedged tightly against the bottom front of the trigger guard. The base of the support hand is tight against the left grip panel, thumb pointing forward in line with the barrel. I grip the gun hard, too. When I release the gun after gripping it for a few seconds, the checkering of the grip panels is impressed into my hand. I have pictures and videos of most of the top shooters in action. During the few seconds when the gun is actually being fired, you can see from the way the muscles stand out in their forearms, they are really locked down hard on the gun.

Too many shooters want to run before they've learned to walk. If you can't fire one accurate shot slowly, you sure can't fire two accurate shots fast. I practice more at 25 yards and out than at closer ranges. Practice one-shot draws at 25 yards. To hit consistently you have to do everything right; the draw, grip, stance, sight alignment, trigger control. Work until you can shoot ten consecutive A zone hits in 2.5 seconds per draw. Then cut the time to two seconds per draw. See you on the range and don’t forget – slow is smooth and smooth is fast. Mario

1) B 2) D 3) C 4) C 5) B

6) D 7) A 8) D 9) A 10) A

11) A 12) B 13) B & C 14) C 15) A


Handgun Trivia Quiz Answers

Shooting Tips Mario Mori

The smallest revolver in the world is the Swiss Mini Gun is a 5.5 cm replica of the much acclaimed and mystical Colt Python. It is a true 6 shooter and fires miniature bullets that are just .35 inches long with a velocity of around 426.5f/sec.

Question 1: Who is credited for the development of the 44 Magnum?

Question 2: What shoulder angle are Ackley Improved rounds normally blown out to?

Question 3: What cartridge is the new 300 Remington Ultra Magnum based on?

Question 4: What is Walt Berger best known for?

Question 5: What new technology in barrel manufacturing has recently led to heavy barrel rifles being considerably lighter and also aids in cooling?

Question 6: What round is the 338 Talbot based on?

Question 7: What sniper rifle did 'Lone Wolf McQuade' use in the opening scene?

Question 8: What company will always be stuck with the moniker 'pre 64' for their older rifles also known as the 'rifleman's rifle'?

Question 9: What material does Nosler use for the 'tip' of the Ballistic Tip?

Question 10: What is Sweet's 7.62

Did You Know ?

Expert Quiz 10 Tough Questions


Answers page 12

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