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Blue & Gray Breweriana at the Beach

By David From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • May 24th, 2017 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Blue & Gray Brewery may no longer be in existence, but my collection of glassware and growlers from the brewery still provided valuable service last weekend.The growler and glass hold held Captain Lawrence Effortless IPA.
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Practice Round Count

By David From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • May 22nd, 2017 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

I was reading some friends’ comments online recently about how many rounds they fired in a month. They were quoting numbers like 1,500 or 2,000 each month. I knew I was nowhere near those numbers, but it made me curious to check my own shooting logs.As…

Remember Fabio?

By David From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • May 21st, 2017 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

The Italian immigrant, now an American citizen, has a few things to say about the left’s support for criminals.

“The day you give up your weapon in the United States, the United States is going to be history.”

— Fabio Lanzoni

See “Fabio’s Advice to Americans: ‘Don’t Ever Give Up Your Guns’” for more on his warnings to American citizens.

[ This content originated at Musings Over a Pint ]

Alcoholic Donuts

By David From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • May 20th, 2017 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Need I say more?

The boozy snacks are part of a five week series from the Doghnut Project featuring recipes inspired by cocktails from some of the New York City’s best bars.

Pictured is the “Dutch Doughnut,” inspired by the “Oh Snap!” cocktail which includes tequila, mezcal, lemon, snap pea and tarragon.

It’s Practice, But Still Fun

By David From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • May 19th, 2017 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

There’s no denying that I simply like shooting. I find it a personally satisfying and enjoyable activity. I also like competing in practical pistol matches, and strive to do as well as I can despite bad eyes and worn out knees. My shooting goals are my…

Overheard at the Range

By David From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • May 18th, 2017 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

From the Range Master: “If you are shooting two guns at once, stop it.”Fortunately the offender idiot left so I didn’t have to.
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Adventure Brewing 3rd Anniversary Festival

By David From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • May 17th, 2017 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Adventure Brewing is celebrating their 3 year anniversary this weekend. It looks like a great party is in the making. Here is the press release sent by the brewery…May 20th is our 3rd Year Anniversary Festival! The celebration will last from noon to …

Fairfax IDPA Match

By David From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • May 16th, 2017 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Last Saturday, I made the drive north on I-95 to shoot the IDPA match held at Fairfax Rod & Gun Club. It had been raining for several days prior, and the weather was questionable for Saturday, but after missing my range trip earlier in the week, I was committed to attending the match, even if the weather was inclement. Fortunately the rain held off, although it did remain overcast, damp and cool throughout much of the match.

We began the first stage holding an AR-15 blue gun shoulder in a shooting position. At the start signal, we hung rifle by its sling and drew our gun, which was loaded with six rounds. There were three targets to be engaged around a barricade. Then two targets to be engaged while on the move to the next shooting position. The stage ended with three more targets around a barricade.

The next stage again made use of the prop gun, which was simply slung over our shoulder. We also carried an ammo can in our weak hand. Three targets were engaged on the move strong hand only. After moving to cover we dropped the ammo can and engaged three more targets.

Both of these stages were a lot of fun to shoot, and the added props served to keep us off our stride.

The next stage required both strong and weak hand shooting, with all shots taken while kneeling. We started with the loaded gun in our weak hand, facing two targets. Six shots were required, weak hand only, on the first target. Transitioning to the strong hand, we then put six shots on the remaining target.

The next course had eight targets to be engaged from three different shooting positions. We began the stage holding a box in both hands, and after dropping the box we shot three targets around the right side of a wall cover. Moving to the other end of a wall, there were three more targets from the left side of cover. Moving to a third point of cover, we finished off the last two targets.

The final two stages were shot on a course of fire that was shot twice, in opposite directions each time. On one side of the course was a barricade from where three targets were engaged, while other side of the stage featured stacked barrels which also hid three targets. All targets required three hits each.

Our group was the last squad to shoot these two stages, and a result of many other shooters moving through and shooting the ground was now especially muddy and slick. The ground conditions behind the barricade was especially poor which meant extra attention was required for sure footing. In addition, dropping empty magazines meant they would definitely need a serious cleaning afterwards. Interestingly, many shooters opted to retain their mags and drop them in a pocket rather than let them fall to the ground.

The match was very enjoyable, and the stages offered interesting challenges. I tried to pick up my speed a bit, but I did drop a few points on most of the stages. Most of those were from low shots. I really need to get in more live fire practice shooting around barricades; unfortunately given local range restrictions that will only come with shooting more matches. Despite a disappointing 13 points down, I managed to finish 3rd of 27 in SSP, and 3rd of 47 shooters overall.

As expected the drive home on the interstate took more time than the morning drive to the match. I had neglected to bring spare shoes and socks, which made the drive time with cold wet feet seem even longer. Arriving home I was looking forward to warming up. Alas, as I drove into my driveway I was reminded of the consequence of a week of rain — a yard full of extra tall grass in dire need of mowing! That hot shower and hot mug of coffee would wait just a bit longer.

More pictures from the match are posted here.

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Mother’s Day Range Trip

By David From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • May 15th, 2017 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Well, actually it was a father and son trip, on Mother’s Day. Our son had told me a couple weeks ago he wanted to hit the range when he came home, so how could I not oblige? He was only home four days, but fortunately the rain finally stopped and Sunda…

Five O’Clock Friday: Popeye, Spinach And Beer

By David From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • May 12th, 2017 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Things we didn’t understand as kids…H/T Common Sense Evaluation.
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