User Panel
Posted: 12/13/2001 5:41:34 PM EDT
Ok ladies and gentlemen, from the crazed minds of AR15.Com and Castle Arms, we're going to see how much interest we can generate in the preliminary announcement for the:
1st Annual Black Rifle Convention Without given too much away and yet making you drool, here's what we're putting together for YOU!!! Event Location: Illinois (West Central 1-1.5 hours from StLouis) Event Date: TBD (Late April/May Timeframe) Event Days: Friday, Saturday, Sunday Event Highlights: - Scheduled Shooting Events - Manufacturers On Hand For Discussions - Full Camp Site And Lodging Available (5 Star) - Evening Parties and Entertainment - User Firearm Auction (List your extra or unwanted items for the auction and be a part of it!!!) - Full Range Access - Class 3 Rentals Sponsored By Dealers The location will utterly amaze you and we're planning more than just your typical shoot. This is a group gathering to great and meet the people who bring you the fine weapons, your fellow board members, and those of us who run the site. Come party it up with your family or without them! There will be fun for everyone in as unique an experience as we can possibly provide!!! Definitely more information will be released in the coming weeks/months as we move forward and get more people involved and see if there's enough excitement to fill the place!!! This will be closed to AR15.Com ONLY!!! (Although we will have public tickets available for the firearm auction!) Let me know if this is something you want to be a part of!!! Once the interest is here, we'll throw up a signup, take reservations, and start finalizing activities!!! The goal for the range is to have reserved time slots for activities and events to take place when open shooting will not be allowed. This may include shooting tips and techniques, demonstrations, and so group competitions!!! (We'll post signup sheets for these as well!) |
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I'm interested, it's just figuring out if I can swing the traveling/accomodations details.
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Count me in!!!
ColtShorty GOA KABA COA JPFO SAF NRA "I won't be wronged, I won't be insulted and I won't be laid a hand on. I don't do these things to other people and I require the same from them." |
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I'm there! no doubt.
And Goat, you have NO idea what you've just got yourself into! |
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Color me interested! (Of course, final decision depends on work commitments and finances.)
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As I am sitting on my arse here in west central Illinois, I fully concur with the location choice. Count me in.
BTW, are you considering the PASA range in Barry, IL? Just curious. Also, I'd love to see if Goatboy is really as ugly as his picture |
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will this be family orented? because my son would like to go with me.
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Most of the informative discussions are happening the the Tacked Topic over in the General Discussion section.
To mention a few quick things... - We're looking into all lodging in the area. Onsite camping and a limited number of rooms will be available. (I called the suite! [=D]) There is also a secondary lodging down the street from the same owners which should also be available. After that, we'll find other viable options in the area. - This will DEFINITELY be family oriented. We'll have a number of scheduled events and small competitions for fun. We're also looking into other possibles from the area. I believe the lodge offers horseback riding through their trails and other such events. (Not sure yet what will be available at the time.) Keep in mind there are 1200 acres. - Costs are yet to be determined as are many details. As we get an understanding of interested parties, we will definitely get more information out to everyone, but already I can imagine it's going to be more bodies than we originally thought. (Which is great!) - We are planning on having entertainment from the area for the evening celebrations. Make sure to keep up with the GD Post Below! www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?id=78011 |
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I can and will be there...
Cain't wait to find Goatboy near a cliff...I gots me boots on and need to see if he is really a boy!!!!!!!! Displaced Texan in Michigan |
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My only concern is the transportation of "toys" for such a trip. I'm used to bringing lots of stuff, and I'm gonna feel totally outdone by all the locals who I KNOW will be driving in truckloads of cool toys.
-Troy |
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Guess I better start fueling my Winnebago APC I'd love to attend this.
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I am SO DOWN WITH THIS!
i just have to buy another AR between now and then... otherwise, i will have the wrong black rifles.... THIS WILL ROCK! |
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How about a Loan/Rental program (aside from the class III) for the folks who can't/won't bring their "toys" (as Troy so aptly puts it) to this thing. And will there be some info on what can be brought, how it should be transported and stored, etc.
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im thinking that you can have anything butt not any NFA stuff unless your a SOT/C2. as for transport cased in trunk and no ammo in your mags |
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Why the hell not??? That should please our Irish members! |
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If its not the same weekend as my trip to the islands, I'll be there!
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Please contact me ASAP, since I am handling all of the arrangements! |
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Just in time for the 2002 LEGP!!!! |
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Are you an SOT holder..? If so please contact me directly ASAP, if not, it is illegal for you to bring C3 weapons into the state of Illinois! |
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Anti -
If you have all the federal paperwork filled out for transporting Class 3 stuff into a different state, I thought it was legal then. Is it differnet in IL? Av. |
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Illinois does not allow machine guns! Only Class-III dealers and/or Title-II manufacturers may posess them. |
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Damn this sate!
That why I'm moving to WI in less than a year! Av. |
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I am interested in attending and hope your referring to PASA park as I am a member. Excellent range and plenty of food/lodging in Hannibal/Quincy area. Families will enjoy park like atmosphere and super clean/neat facilities-my wife and daughter love to shoot there with me. The CMP range also has been improved for 200 to 600 yard shoots. If families arent into shooting, a wonderful day or two can be spent in visiting "Americas Hometown"-Hannibal,the home of Mark Twain. We live in Hannibal if you couldnt tell.
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I can't see any point in attending a function like this for my self in a NON NFA state.
Have fun guys. Otherwise sounds like a good time. |
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It's not at PASA Park! |
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coincidence, i think not! plan on bringing any to sell? let me know, and i will be sure to have the cash ready to go! if you can, drop me an email and let me know, i have been a bastard and not keeping up with the LEGP, but please drop me a line and let me know some final specs... thanks! |
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I agree, Why go if I can't bring my M16. |
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why cant you leave it at home for 1 weekend? my fa's are staying home |
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Would it be possible to have a set-up like that at Knob Creek with a gun show included?
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You guys need to check out the dedicated website, to answer all of your questions... www.ar15-convention.com
Also, the "Black Rifle Convention" does have it's own forum, where a number of topics are being discussed. |
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Guys:
Please start getting your registrations in ASAP... The more attendees registered early, the more sponsors will be attending. Did I mention that our sopinsors are the manufacturers themselves..? |
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When I was reading the information to my girlfriend, she was somewhat paying attention. However when I got to the part about the machinegun rentals she stopped me mid-sentance and said, "whoa, whoa, whoa, you can rent these things, you have never told me that before." I guess I had failed to mention it seeing as how we live in a CR only state. Anyway she insisted that we sign up and go to the convention. Even better it is located very close to my grandparents place so we can stay with them. It could not be any more convenient. I am very excited to see you all there.
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