All Fools Day has passed and as a result, I’ll pass on the political jokes that come to mind. So much news on the March Madness, Final Four, and the April 8th Total Eclipse! So much time was spent at home and in workplaces in preparation of “The Big Dance”, Office Pools, Potluck Dinners, and more. And same for the eclipse, the thousands and thousands of tax dollars spent by communities in preparation for crowds to see the eclipse.
How much time have you spent in preparation for a critical event in your life? How much monies have your local units of government allocated to your public safety personnel to enhance their training? What are our priorities in life? Yes, I know the next total eclipse visible in the United States will be in 2044, but when will be the first or next critical event you personally face? You need to think about this and plan for this just as you did your NCAA championship pick for the Office Pool, the snacks you are taking to the Final Four parties and for the special viewing glasses and travel to see the Eclipse. Good training is costly. What is the value of the most precious person(s) in your life? Enough of my rant, at least for now.
Growth continues here at the Gunsite Ranch. We are scheduled for our initial hearing for our zoning update in early June. We hope within 90 days of that, we will have all the necessary approvals to begin construction of the new Mess Deck, Warehouse, and Classrooms. An old Judge once told me concerning a court hearing that “The mills of the Gods often grind slow and fine.” Well, we must be grinding sawdust. Regardless, we continue to be excited about our on-going growth. We hope to have the entire parking lot paved and striped (120 spaces) very soon.
Last week was double 250 Defensive Pistol classes, this week is double 250 Defensive Pistol with Mounted Optics classes. So many of the thousands and thousands of new gun owners are seeking training. It is heartwarming to see so many “non-gun” folks coming to the realization that they are the “First Responder” and as a result, they need to be able to take care of themselves and their loved ones. We hope this realization also impacts the voting considerations for Pro-Constitution candidates.
Work on the 2025 calendar (Weren’t we just preparing for the millennium a year or two ago?) continue, with a bit of luck, we hope to have it online by June so you can begin planning.
We have another new Gunsite Service Pistol collaboration with Gunsmith Dave Fink. Watch the Gunsite web page for the new Gunsite Service Pistol with Optics. Optics are no longer a thing of the future, they are now. The majority of our 250 Defensive Pistol Classes have pistols with optics. Time for the Gunsite 1911 to be offered with one. Contact Lindy@gunsite.com for details.
And as the informercial says: “But wait, there’s more.” We have been long-time fans and users of Vang Comp Shotguns. Well, now we have a Gunsite edition with Mossberg and Remington. The Vang Comp modifications turn 00 Buck into a mid-range rifle, especially with the right ammunition. They are available now!
https://gunsitestore.com/products/vang_comp_gunsite_mossberg_590a1_12ga_call_to_order_
https://gunsitestore.com/products/vang_comp_gunsite_remington_870_12ga_call_to_order_
Watch Gunsite on Guns and Ammo TV. Our partners with G&A come out annually for filming and we are included in many episodes. Outdoor Life is also back this month for their filming. Joe Mantegna and Gun Stories will also return soon. We appreciate these industry partners and the faith and trust they hold with Gunsite to host their shows.
The 3rd Annual Gunsite Glock Match is May 11-12, 2024. If you are interested in volunteering or shooting the match:
Register here: https://www.gunsite.com/classes/gunsite-glock-classic-i/
While we are discussing matches, the 9th Annual Stephanie Calams Charity Combat Competition is June15th, 2024. This fun match continues to grow and grow! There are grand prizes and outstanding items in the drawings and silent auctions.
Register here: https://www.gunsite.com/classes/calams-combat-competition/
Well, there is much more going on at Gunsite, but not enough space in the Newsletter to cover it all. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to learn of day-to-day updates.
When are you coming to Gunsite?
Ken
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