We are just a week or so out from the Old Fort Shoot Out at Fort Smith. Stages have been finalized by Deb Pankratz, with some help by a few folks who have no respect for normal props. The swinging Texas Star, designed and built by Ken Butler, that allows the Star to rotate and swing at the same time. A kinda weird Swinger, courtesy of Mike Gibson at MGM Targets, that incorporates a Swinger with several Plates. On Stage 7, there is an interesting prop, and I can't remember the formal name. I think it may be called the "Irish Plate Rack." A horizontal bar (sorta like a standard plate rack) with a 4 Plate 'Star' on each end. Once activated, the horizontal bar will spin 360, while the Star on each end turns, wherever they want.
I don't think anyone has ever complained that matches at Old Fort Gun Club were boring!
Slots for both Saturday and Sunday are still available. You can sign up on Practiscore, and you will get squading info by email. Or, you can send me your entry form by either fax (479-785-4559) or email to
[email protected]. We will hold your spot, and you can pay for the match when you get here.
If you need overnight, check with Candlewood Suites, local number (479) 424-3800. Call them direct and ask for 'Gun Club Rates' for special pricing. A gun friendly property.
I have checked weather for the match. Forecast is for 82°, slight southeasterly wind, surf at only 4 feet. No, wait a minute -- that was for Saint Croix, Virgin Islands. I entered the wrong Zip Code. But Fort Smith looks like mid 60's, with little chance of rain.
I think an entry form, and stages, are attached. Sign up, come have a fun match.
Hope to see you next weekend.
Bruce
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