New Year 2023 Didn’t we just prepare for the millennium, awaiting the failure of all our computer systems and the near end of the world? Shari and I recall spending New Year’s Eve 2000 with great friends in celebration. It is hard to believe we are a near quarter century into the 21st Century. Gunsite is excited for 2023. Our new Instructor Bunkhouse is under roof, the new Pro Shop and Office buildings have stem walls poured, and the new bigger bathroom is beginning to get approved. So much going on, but as the commercial says: “But wait, there’s more!” Please watch our social … [Read more...]
Gunsite October Newsletter
Frost (Well, Raindrops) on the Pumpkin October came in like a (Sea)Lion at the Gunsite Alumni Shoot (GAS Match) on Saturday October 1. It was underway with the Granite Mountain Young Marines Color Guard presenting the colors at 0730 for the National Anthem and the Pledge of Allegiance. Shortly thereafter, the match with near 250 contestants was underway. The stages were quick paced and challenging. I had warned all at the morning brief to pack an extra brain and I think I was true to my word. Lunch was tasty as always, but shortly after lunch, many wondered if we had a stage for … [Read more...]
Gunsite July Newsletter
INDEPENDENCE DAY We are soon to celebrate our day of Independence. You know, the celebration because our citizens were armed! Jeff Cooper said: “As we prepare to honor our nation’s independence, and the birth of freedom which it brought to the world, let us bear firmly in mind, now and forever, that “The Statute of Liberty” is the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution.” We had a significant victory with the US Supreme Court as to our gun rights. Gunsite family, friend and correspondent Jim Shepherd commented: “At the risk of alienating the six or seven friends … [Read more...]
Gunsite May Newsletter
April showers bring May flowers … We didn’t really get the April showers this year and the fire danger is high in our area. We offer our prayers for the several hundred wildland firefighters battling blazes in the Flagstaff area and just south of Prescott. (As well as other areas of the country.) If you are in our area, and especially at Gunsite, please be safe with smoking (only in your car), loose chains that might cause sparks, and fires/BBQ in the campground. We just celebrated a long-time champion of our way of life during a special class at Gunsite. Wiley Clapp has served the … [Read more...]
January 2022 Newsletter
“New Year’s Day: Now is the accepted time to make your regular annual good resolutions. Next week you can begin paving hell with them as usual.” ― Mark Twain (Well, other than your resolution to make your first or next venture to Gunsite!) Another beautiful day at the Gunsite Ranch. The mornings start out cool (18 F this AM, but 53 F now.). Many things happening at Gunsite beyond classes. We have been here 46+ years and look forward to many, many more. Part of that is long-term capital improvements. When you visit over the next 12-18 months, new buildings will be underway. … [Read more...]
