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Member Section => Down Range Cafe => Topic started by: Marshal Halloway on November 09, 2008, 11:55:37 AM
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David Raddatz from Onaway Michigan died Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008. David was known by all of us here at Down Range as Gunman 1911 (http://www.downrange.tv/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=1838).
Without meeting this man, we all soon considered him a friend. Because of the man he was and in honor of him.. members on the Down Range Forum decided to have a Gunman 1911 Postal Match.
All proceeds will be sent to his wife, Sonja.
General:
Any caliber up to (not including) 50 BMG.
Scoring:
Smallest group (5 rounds)
Closest group to center (5 rounds)
Measured from outside edge of bullet hole. This could be the same group / target as the winner of both.
Classes:
1A: Rifle at 50 yards - Open Sights - Shooting Style Off Hand
1B: Rifle at 50 yards - Open Sights - Shooting Style Bench Rest
2A: Rifle at 100 yards - Optics including red dot - Shooting Style Off Hand
2B: Rifle at 100 yards - Optics including red dot - Shooting Style Bench Rest
3A: Pocket pistol/revolver (3.5 inch barrel or less) at 7 yards - Shooting Style Off Hand
3B: Pocket pistol/revolver (3.5 inch barrel or less) at 7 yards - Shooting Style Bench Rest
4A: Full size pistol/revolver (up to 7.5 inch barrel) at 10 yards - Shooting Style Off Hand
4B: Full size pistol/revolver (up to 7.5 inch barrel) at 10 yards - Shooting Style Bench Rest
5A: Open Pistol/Revolver (over 7.5 inch barrel and or optics) 25 yards - Shooting Style Off Hand
5B: Open Pistol/Revolver (over 7.5 inch barrel and or optics) 25 yards - Shooting Style Bench Rest
Procedure:
Download and print out attached target (http://www.downrange.tv/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=3987.0;attach=1901).
After you have shot the target(s), mark it with:
Class # (see above), make & model, caliber, barrel length, DRTV forum user id and real name.
Example: Class 4A, Para LCP, 45ACP, 4 1/4" barrel, Marshal Halloway, Kjell Heilevang
To Participate in the postal match, send the target(s) and a $5.00 check per target/class to:
Gunman1911 Postal Match
Teresa Heilevang
Box 543
Howard, KS 67349
Check must be written out to Down Range Media.
All participants will have their scores/targets listed on the forum.
All participants must mail in their targets no later than December 1, 2008.
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Let the FUN begin!! ;D
G'man woulda loved it. ;)
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G'man woulda loved it. ;)
No... He WILL love it. :)
Trust me when I say this............
He will pop in and be there every single time each of us shoots our target.
And he will be dragging a few of his buddies from the other side to watch and brag. ;D
They ( on the other side) do so love it when there is a celebration or event to attend 'here'..
This was a great idea..
Haven't heard back from Sonja yet..
I e-mailed her.. Don't know if she got it.. Sent it with a receipt attached..but so far nothing. Hope she is okay.
Tom..since she has answered you before, would you please e-mail her and have her get back with me?
Thanks...
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Done.
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I'm in!
thanks for putting this together.
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I'm in!
Now I just need a few nice days between now and the end of the month to make empty brass ;D
What a day ... Went to Vikings game this afternoon, working on registering for two handgun matches, and now I'm gonna print rules and targets for this ... Hot Damn ... Life is Good ;D
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Definitely in here, too.
Printed targets, but got busy and never made it to the range before getting tied up cleaning a 9 point deer my son killed.
Maybe later this week.
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Definitely in here, too.
Printed targets, but got busy and never made it to the range before getting tied up cleaning a 9 point deer my son killed.
Maybe later this week.
Pictures ... Trophies are just as important as the tools!
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Yeah.. that is just what I was going to say.. "We want to see pictures"..
Plus a story... ;)
There is some braggin' to be had for a 9 pt'er. :)
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Yeah.. that is just what I was going to say.. "We want to see pictures"..
Plus a story... ;)
There is some braggin' to be had for a 9 pt'er. :)
M'ette, I found them over on the hunting thread, and it is a nice buck. Nice fork in the right brow tine for character!
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Spectacular.
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My first attempt. I couldn't quite get my eyes to focus perfectly on the indoor range, so I may try again on an outdoor range next week. Rifle next week too.
Alf
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh20/alfsauve/Targets/DRTVMatch.jpg)
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Nice shooting!
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Don't you just love that Buckmark?
If it quits raining, I'm going to try to get to the range myself with mine.
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RE: Buck Mark. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
I had been wanting to retire my MK I and at the same time not buy another Ruger. The BM feels good and obviously shoots well. This was with standard iron sights. No FO or Holo or red dot. Mines the URX Contour. I like the looks of it, though now I'm not certain I'll put any optics on it. Still the full length mounting rail looks good.
I didn't have the right combination of contacts and shooting glasses for indoor shooting so my front sight wasn't all that in focus. Next week, I'll go to an outdoor range and try again. I'm also going to see what my 686 w/ 8-3/8" barrel will do at 25yds with .38spl wadcutters.
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Havn't been on in a while, sorry to here about g'man. I'm in.
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Wifey and I went out yesterday to generate some entries. I got a target with my 1911 (here's to YOU Gunman1911) and amazingly I got a better target with the MB M&P. She got one nice group with her S&W 686, then the weather just got SO bad we had to bail. The targets got all wrinkled and soaked from the cold, 100% humidity.
We'll go back and try it again when the weather clears.
It's nice to have a good reason to punch paper.
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I'm in, any excuse to shoot is a good one for me.
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I went to the range this Sunday. If I keep shooting like I did it looks like I will just send a donation sans targets! ;D
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Okay guys and gals. Let's start sending in the entries. Went to the outdoor range. Gusts at 15mph. :-[ Wouldn't have been bad except they use target carriers hanging from a wire. So not only were they swinging wildly at times but bouncing up and down as well. [long sigh] Shooting between gusts these are my best ones. Also improved on my 10yard BuckMark target. Being outdoors definitely helps my tired old eyes.
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh20/alfsauve/Targets/DRTVMatch25yards.jpg)
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(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh20/alfsauve/Targets/DRTVMatch03.jpg)
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Damn good shooting! That last target with the.22 looks like 6 rounds.
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It was off of bags so not that big a deal. It does look like six. If you look carefully at the original you see there's only 5 "rings". That part between the triangle just got torn out. This isn't true "target grade" paper. Just 20# copier paper.
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I doubt mine will arrive by December 1st (been tied up with my father-in-law's funeral out of town), but I'm sending the targets and money anyway because it's for a good cause.
I didn't even have time to go to the range, just set up a box with targets down on the back-forty and blasted five shots off-hand.
Ugly groups I tell ya....ugly....... ;D
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Hey it's for a good cause. You could just mail in a contribution.
The deadline for MAILING is Monday.
Below is Friday's results from sandbags. I measure the group as .62"!
Now here's the good news. It's not on the "approved" target for this match so you don't have to compete against this group. I already mailed mine in anyway.
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh20/alfsauve/Targets/Savage25Target02.jpg)
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Nice grouping, Alf.
I have a single shot .223 that will almost do that with the right ammo (if I do my part).
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Mine are in. Due to the unexpected death of my printer, and delayed delivery of my DC v. Heller S&W, I submitted an "artist's rendition" of what my targets MIGHT look like, if I were a great marksman (artistic license). For a good cause.
Mac.
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hahaha.. and what a rendition of artistry it was too.. ;D :D
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Mine are in. Due to the unexpected death of my printer, and delayed delivery of my DC v. Heller S&W, I submitted an "artist's rendition" of what my targets MIGHT look like, if I were a great marksman (artistic license). For a good cause.
Mac.
A) That's the spirit, Mac.
B) Pictures....share.
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I received DDMack's money and here is his "target"... ;D ;D
((if I was going to "imagine" what I would have shot.. believe me.. my imagination would have me hitting a bit more the middle of the target.. ) ;D :D :D
**This made me laugh so hard** Ya gotta love it!
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj216/marshalette/gun%20stuff/ddmack-target.jpg)
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It looks like I'l JUST get a few targets into the mail by monday. It's been really hard to get to the range with the weather and all, but we had a pretty nice day today so we went out and shot for awhile till the Mrs couldn't feel her hands anymore. That's when I usually can shoot a little better than her.
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Well, I have some targets to mail off tomorrow. No threat to anyone but I had fun!
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I received DDMack's money and here is his "target"... ;D ;D
((if I was going to "imagine" what I would have shot.. believe me.. my imagination would have me hitting a bit more the middle of the target.. ) ;D :D :D
**This made me laugh so hard** Ya gotta love it!
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj216/marshalette/gun%20stuff/ddmack-target.jpg)
Birdshot?
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Nope! Bird missed.
By the way, I've been meanin' to ask, what's the name of your other leg anyway??
Mac.
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Nope! Bird missed.
By the way, I've been meanin' to ask, what's the name of your other leg anyway??
Mac.
'SORE'....most of the time........ ;D........ or just "righty"...... ;D
plus, looking on the bright side, I save 50% on pedicures.
;D
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Mailed mine off today. Wish I would have said three or four shot groups, course I would probably just have thrown the third or fourth shot then! ;D
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My Buckmark Target model will shoot sub-1" groups......I can not (offhand, that is ;D).
One of the targets I sent in had a perfect group going into the center (3 shots) then I yanked 2 out side the center. It was cold and windy and I was shooting offhanded.........oh well, excuses, excuses.... ;D
No laughing, now.....
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Maybe M'ette will post one of mine. I shot 6 rounds (accidentily). I had a misfire on a reload and just through it down range, it hit low to the left by about 3 inches. Then I made a ragged hole in the dead center with the next 4 and the last I through about 1 inch high to the right. Damn good target for me. It was with my Redhawk 5.5 45 at 10 yards off hand!
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Mack-
You color like a 2 year old, and you shoot like shit! ;D
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If my old eyes could just get the sights AND target in focus at the same time life would be easier. ;D
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Mack-
You color like a 2 year old, and you shoot like shit! ;D
hahahahahahahahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Have no idea why that struck me funny.. probably the same reason when I opened up the letter from Mac..and saw that drawing. Lord, it still makes me laugh. ;D
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hahahahahahahahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Have no idea why that struck me funny.. probably the same reason when I opened up the letter form Mac..and saw that drawing. Lord, it still makes me laugh. ;D
Yeah, but we all know you're easy...............
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to make laugh, that is. (http://www.clicksmilies.com/s1106/teufel/devil-smiley-019.gif)
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I'm laughing....hell, that was funny.
Here's another funny one:
Springfield Armory 1911, 5" barrel, @15 yds, macho-style (one-handed hold).
Let the giggling begin......
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Yeah, but we all know you're easy...............
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to make laugh, that is. (http://www.clicksmilies.com/s1106/teufel/devil-smiley-019.gif)
HISSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj216/marshalette/emotions/cat_hissing.jpg)
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Cute p...errr kitty ya got there. (http://www.clicksmilies.com/s1106/teufel/devil-smiley-023.gif)
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Here is the target from Cookie62.......
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj216/marshalette/gun%20stuff/target-cookie62.jpg)
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Mack-
You color like a 2 year old, and you shoot like shit! ;D
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj211/DMACK_2008/rutherfordhayes.jpg)
I know. But the check should be good anyway.Besides, when you're as good lookin' and charming as me, you need something to keep you grounded.
Mac.
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Mac, is that your high school graduation photo?
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It would have been my graduation picture, but they are still holding my diploma 'till I pay off my tickets for overtime grazing of my horse. Funny how they still remember that stuff.... I mean, hell, it's been fifty years!!.
Mac.
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Will post targets from the ones I got from Haz & Jaybet by Monday.
I am once again not much on the computer for a few days..
Domestic Duties Duties and more duties.. LOL But I'll be in and out of here.. just not for long.
Call me on the phone if you need me for an emergency or something.. :)
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Welcome back, Sweetie!
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Hazcat's targets....
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj216/marshalette/gun%20stuff/hazcat-class3a-keltec.jpg)
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj216/marshalette/gun%20stuff/hazcat-class4a-romanian-tokarov.jpg)
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj216/marshalette/gun%20stuff/hazcat-class4a-ruger-redhawk.jpg)
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj216/marshalette/gun%20stuff/hazcat-class4a-ruger-redhawk2.jpg)
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj216/marshalette/gun%20stuff/hazcat-class4a-ruger-singlesix.jpg)
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Jaybet's targets....................
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj216/marshalette/gun%20stuff/jaybethel-class1b-henrygoldenboy.jpg)
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj216/marshalette/gun%20stuff/jaybethel-class4a-siggsr.jpg)
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj216/marshalette/gun%20stuff/jaybethel-class4a-swmp.jpg)
Maggie's ( Margaret Bethel) targets....................
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj216/marshalette/gun%20stuff/maggiebethel-class4a-rugergp161.jpg)
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj216/marshalette/gun%20stuff/maggiebethel-class4a-sw686.jpg)
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Peg Leg's targets...............
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj216/marshalette/gun%20stuff/maggiebethel-class4a-sw686.jpg)
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj216/marshalette/gun%20stuff/pegleg-class4a.jpg)
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Nice targets guys!
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I don't know Jaybet, looks like you beter leave the wife at home and get some range time alone. Looks pretty close to me, she might just have out shot ya ;D
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As a member of the Order of the Longleaf Pine, I exercise my authority, with all due deliberation, to take poetic license with the State toast:
Here's from the land
of the long leaf pine,
The summer land
Where the sun doth shine,
Where the weak grow strong
and the strong grow great,
Here's to Gunman 1911,
from the Old North State!
And to the rest of the participants as well, worthy friends, all.
Merry Christmas.
Mac.
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HEAR! HEAR!
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We couldn't get a break with the weather....every time we could get out it would blow hard or rain or something uncomfortable, so finally I got out the 1911 and said my piece to Gunman and fired my five. I just wish he had helped me aim.
As far as Maggie goes...at the range the comment is always, "Well, I won't be sneakin' around YOUR house". She's often a better shot than me. We just wish we could have shot more targets in more classes.
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We couldn't get a break with the weather....every time we could get out it would blow hard or rain or something uncomfortable, so finally I got out the 1911 and said my piece to Gunman and fired my five. I just wish he had helped me aim.
As far as Maggie goes...at the range the comment is always, "Well, I won't be sneakin' around YOUR house". She's often a better shot than me. We just wish we could have shot more targets in more classes.
About the same here.
It had been a long couple of weeks when I finally got around to shooting at the targets I had printed off two weeks earlier. My wife was just getting back to normal after having surgery and then her father took a turn for the worse (COPD) and passed away the week before Thanksgiving.
The weather was cold and windy (gusts to 30 mph) so I just took the rhino down to my target stands and threw a couple of targets up and popped five into each one as fast as I could. Not my best shooting, but it was for a good reason.
So, Here's to Gunman1911.
Maybe one day I'll get around to showing y'all what my pistols will do. ;)
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Well, that's my excuse, and I'm sticking to it.
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M'ette,
Who gets bragging rights?
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M'ette,
Who gets bragging rights?
YOU need the RIGHTS to brag?
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hahahaha... couldn't have answered better myself.. LOL
He gotcha Haz...... ;D ;D
I still can't get a hold of Sonja... I'm a bit worried and not having any other way to contact her is getting frustrating.
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YOU need the RIGHTS to brag?
;D
Well.................I like to be semi-legit some times! ;D
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Well.................I like to be semi-legit some times! ;D
Well, being half right works sometimes.
I had a broke watch that was right twice a day.
;)
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Tom.. have you heard ANYTHING from Sonja?
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Nothing yet, and I gave her YOUR email address as well.
Have you tried the Church again ?
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I never had the church.. I had the funeral home which I called but they said they hadn't talked to her since the funeral stuff was done. Give me the church number please,and I will check with them.
Thanks.
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Oh, I thought the Funeral home gave you her churches number, all I have is that E mail address.
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Okay. I'll do some poking around.
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In all that spare time you have ? ;D It will be a good way to pass the time waiting to get bailed out of Orlando Jail. ;D
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It is like she vanished. Maybe she moved in with a family member since her health is so bad.. I can not contact her at all.
Soooooooooo.. I will return the money to those who sent it in..
We tried guys.......... :-\
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Hell, for my part, just hang on to the money....there's bound to be something else it can be used for in the future since you can't find Sonja (hate that you couldn't).
Chuck
PegLeg
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Save the stamp and buy yourself a drink. You deserve it. ;D
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I didn't get in so my comment on this is only a thought. How about a donation in his name to either NRA ILA, or a medical charity that does not hate the 2nd Amendment. (don't know of any off hand).
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I agree with the others....make a donation in his memory to a pro 2A organization.
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I agree with the others....make a donation in his memory to a pro 2A organization.
Sounds great to me!
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A donation to works for me.
Let our contributions help someone who needs it.
Take care.
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It will be done.. :)