Massachusetts Rifle Association - Woburn, MA



Rereading my post I wasn't trying to imply any thing. I was unpacking my gear in the room with the windows to the range. He came in and asked me if I'd take a look. I took a look and was like that's a fire dude any he ran off to get help.

Buying surplus I always look the ammo and don't take the sellers word in what he's selling.

I got two questions tho.

How come there's not a extinguisher sitting in the room so a member doesn't have to find some one.
Granted it's not a normal thing.
Most ranges I've gone to have one mounted with a first aid kit right near it. I had a 54r rifle fire out of battery at the range today and blow crap at my face . Why I bring up the first aid kit.
Working in shops there mounted all over the place so any one can grab one. They don't cost much and the service places that comes and inspect them don't charge that much . I'm not trying to imply any thing honest question.


Second question , isn't there any thing that that could be used for a berm that doesn't burn?
 
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so, a member lights the backstop on fire, and gets a "good job for not burning down the entire building"

and a member voices a dissenting opinion and get banished and ex-communicated....


Yeah, that seems responsible, sensible, and appropriate punishment for the infractions.
 
Google search tells me, 303 surplus Tracers didn't have red tips, but the G II headstamp = tracer. G being tracer.

B = Incendiary
D = Drill
E = Smoke Discharger
F = Semi Armour Piercing
FG= Semi Armour Piercing Tracer
G = Tracer
H = Rifle Grenade
J = Illuminating
L = Blank
O = Observing
P = Practice
PG = Practice Tracer
Q = Proof
R = Explosive
SPG = Tracer (before 1927)
U = Inspection
W = Armour Piercing
WG = Armour Piercing Tracer
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Dragon2115 said:
Really? That's all you've got? Want to explain how that has any relevance to the topic being discussed or are you just flinging crap against the wall again?
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I think it speaks to the fact that, if there is an inner circle centered around the BOD, that you would be included, benefiting from any special privileges provided to that group. If that is the case, it's in your self interest to protect the status quo, since you're more equal than a regular member.
 
noxin said:
I think it speaks to the fact that, if there is an inner circle centered around the BOD, that you would be included, benefiting from any special privileges provided to that group. If that is the case, it's in your self interest to protect the status quo, since you're more equal than a regular member.
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This.

OUTTED.
 
No implication taken. [grin]

As an older guy, I try to be situational aware of certain items whenever and wherever I go; work, travel, etc. One of the first things that I try to commit to memory is emergency equipment; first aid kit, fire alarm, AED, fire extinguisher, and land line phone. All of these are located in the lounge area of the club. I think that additional fire extinguisher(s) with signage may be a good idea.

Your second question regarding back stop material is also a good one.

It appears that the majority of vendors recommend some form of rubber material; some proprietary, and some simply shredded tires. Accorded to the vendors, there are many advantages: reduction of ricochets, reduction of bullet fragmentation, reduction in lead dust, easy of collection of spent bullets, easy to recycle/reuse of material, low dust generation. One of the disadvantages is that once ignited, it burns and is smokey.

As technology changes, the club should review its options. There are a lot of parameters that need to be considered: calibers used, space consideration, easy of maintenance, feasibility/compatibility with existing baffle and deflector system, etc.

These are good ideas. You should forward your comments and concerns to the BOD. Dave
 
Dragon2115 said:
I spoke to Martel's complaint. Do you think that's what he was referring to? I don't think it was because if it were it would be quite a foolish complaint.
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And I was asking about what you wrote. As someone who *does* hand my fob to non-members for exactly the sort of reason I suggested, it's important to me (and any other members who do it) to have an understanding of what sorts of things are likely to get us in trouble. If the BoD's interpretation is that a member never hands his/her fob to a non-member for any reason, ever, period, full stop; that's a very important thing to know.


I don't know anything about Martel or what he saw or didn't; and it actually doesn't matter, since he's not a member.
 
Rob Boudrie said:
That being said, the member was expelled and paid over 10k in restitution to the club.
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Very impressive the club both expelled him and collected for the damages.
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That might not be *quite* accurate, but I wouldn't bet more than a pizza on it, 'cuz I'm not totally sure.

My impression (I can't remember who told me, unfortunately, other than it was someone on or close to the board who should know the right answer) is that the guy resigned, and wasn't expelled; although I suspect he was strongly encouraged to resign.

At the time it struck me as odd that it would cost the guy $10k *and* his membership, since that's the sort of thing that insurance is for, and it's not like he did it on purpose, and he's *surely* not going to make a mistake like that again. He'd probably be one of the safest shooters in the club after something like that.

If I'd screwed up like that guy did, and I'd expect to pay for the damage *or* get kicked out of the club, but not both. There's no language in any of the documents I've seen saying that any particular member is financially responsible for all (or any) accidental damage to the club.

I'm not sure what hooks the club could have into a member's assets, other than a lawsuit.

But I don't know for sure. Maybe the guy is wealthy and felt responsible, so he could afford to pay for repairs and fire services fees; and embarrassed by what he'd done, so he resigned.

I'd like to think that there are still people who are that upstanding. If that was the case, and I was the zookeeper, I'd have made an effort to keep such a member, he'd probably be far more valuable in the long term.
 
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Dragon2115 said:
Then get off your butt and go ask in the office rather start shit on a forum. Here's a little clue for you, anything you, me, or anybody else (that isn't a club officer) has to say here means absolutely nothing. Because if it didn't come from the club officially, it's all petty speculation. Pretty simple isn't it Will.
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The "inner circle" has spoken. Heed his warning.
 
Dragon2115 said:
Then get off your butt and go ask in the office rather start shit on a forum. Here's a little clue for you, anything you, me, or anybody else (that isn't a club officer) has to say here means absolutely nothing. Because if it didn't come from the club officially, it's all petty speculation. Pretty simple isn't it Will.
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I am a member and I support the decision made by BOD. It was a correct decision.
 
Dragon2115 said:
Then get off your butt and go ask in the office rather start shit on a forum. Here's a little clue for you, anything you, me, or anybody else (that isn't a club officer) has to say here means absolutely nothing. Because if it didn't come from the club officially, it's all petty speculation. Pretty simple isn't it Will.
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I wasn't asking for an official position, I was asking what *you* think, if that's *your* position. You spoke with what sounded like authority, so I assumed you had some insight.
 
Okay guys, there's 1500 posts of mostly productive commentary about the MRA here - it's not ruin the thread by dumping the club's politics all over it.
 
TonyDedo said:
Okay guys, there's 1500 posts of mostly productive commentary about the MRA here - it's not ruin the thread by dumping the club's politics all over it.
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Martlet said:
I wasn't misunderstood. It's a good ol' boys network. I left the club for numerous reasons, every one of them had merit. They might not bother you, or you may be one of the good ol' boys. Doesn't really matter at this point. It's just information a prospective member should have before forking over a decent amount of money to not be able to use the facilities.
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That. It should be out on the table before you spend almost $300 + your time on a club that you might not like.

I go there because it's really close to me. Are there douchebags everywhere? Yes. Are there more here than good people? Probably. I just watch my ass and make sure my firearms are never left unattended. You know, a cop might steal it.
 
I really like the club and have met some really cool people there and the selling point is the 24hrs access and it's near my home . The place has soo much potential if they put some dough in it

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Mike join all ready we are approaching the 3 times within a year rule which I don't agree on lol
 
Greek said:
I really like the club and have met some really cool people there and the selling point is the 24hrs access and it's near my home . The place has soo much potential if they put some dough in it

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Mike join all ready we are approaching the 3 times within a year rule which I don't agree on lol
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3 times???? Thought it was only once....[smile]
 
mikelawtown said:
I want to join but i hate drama, can i stay away from any of it if i'm a member?
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Yes, you can pay your dues go through the motions to join and use the club as an appliance, like 99% of shooters do in MA at most gun clubs they're a member of. Just don't complain about the toast getting burnt or one side of the toaster not working if you're not willing to get involved on the back end.

-Mike
 
10thSFFD said:
Listen, I come in, turn the lights on, shoot and go home. All people I met there were great and I learned a lot from them. I will leave you with that. Ignore this noise, please.
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This is exactly what I do there. I am a night owl shooter and when I go there usually is no one there but anyone i do run into is friendly
 

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