DEFCON 18 Shoot information thread

[AgentDarkApple]

Re: DEFCON 18 Shoot information thread

in truth, going with the "wet phone books" type system or just store-bought melons is the best and easiest solution in the desert.

Watermelons + weapons = hilarious explosions

By the way, do you guys only use real weapons, or do people take potato guns, watermelon cannons, etc.?

[Deviant Ollam]

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By the way, do you guys only use real weapons, or do people take potato guns, watermelon cannons, etc.?

while i haven't seen a great number of non-gunpowder firearms at the shoots, i suppose there's little to prevent them from coming. (anyone know the laws on potato guns in NV?)

i've personally never seen a watermelon cannon in action. heh, maybe we can setup some system where the watermelon goes flying downrange and people can try to shoot it mid-air like ducks on the wing. (naturally, that would only work in our zone with the huge, mountainous backstop since it'd be dangerously easy for someone to accidentally aim too high on a wide, flat plane.)

[Rhenium]

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Ahh... you smooth talker.

one word of caution (or advice) on that... i am somewhat certain that "proper" ballistics gel melts or otherwise becomes difficult to use in hot weather. sometimes store-bought Jell-O food product is more stable.

This is true, but have you ever known me to be short on coolant. ;)

I do like the idea of non-conventional missile throwers. I'll have to check the NV regulations for crossbows sometime soon. The dryness of Nevada scrub in August will likely mean a no-no for more of the interesting possibilities.

Rhenium

[sintax_error]

Re: DEFCON 18 Shoot information thread

Making arrangements as we speak to actually make it this time provided my hardware will fit in a working vehicle.

[Quiet]

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In regards to traveling through CA, almost any Title 1 firearm & accessories can be made CA legal.
PM with what you may think is contraband and I'll let you know how it make it CA legal.

If I go to the Defcon Shoot next year, I'll bring my CA legal AK pistol.

[treefort]

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Did anyone see this: http://evanbooth.com/defcon_shoot.jpg

[sintax_error]

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I did. It's actually very similar to the idea I had in mind based on Apple's original rough, though in my opinion anyway, it does seem a tad on the busy side. None the less I for one like the direction it's moving in.

[Melesse]

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Oh please oh please oh please can we do Watermelon Skeet? That would be amazing!

This year I'm going to do something different for targets. Plinking at tin cans and broken shit isn't as much fun as apples and oranges and watermelons. Not to mention more environmentally sound!

Mel

[topsnooper]

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Last year was my first defcon shoot, and there's no way I'd miss it again! This year, my better half will be (hopefully) be able to work out vacation to make it too!

An earlier commenter mentioned the lack of tables... I brought two last year, and can load up a few more in the truck to drive out again this year. I'm sure as the event gets closer that there will be discussions on logistics (shade, tables, beverages, etc..) so I'll keep an eye out for that.

[Deviant Ollam]

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thanks so much for the offer of tables, etc. that will be a big help.

by the way... it's sounding like bulk of people here are pleased with our location from last year. no fees, no officials, no hassles. i like that a lot, personally.

if that's the general consensus, we'll start locking that in more or less officially for our planning purposes.

[b0n3z]

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didn't know if the dc shoot has "safety officials" so to speak so I wanted to check if their is a need for that deviant. I plan on making it this year to defcon (which will be my first) and if my commander isn't a douche than hopefully I will make it early enough for the shoot also!

If you need an official just give me a shout and I will see what I can work out! If not I plan on being out their enjoying the fun as a back-up medic!

[Deviant Ollam]

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didn't know if the dc shoot has "safety officials" so to speak so I wanted to check if their is a need for that deviant.

in the past folk like Noid, Merciless Mike, and myself have worn the orange hat and vest at various times, but we really appreciate others with experience who are willing to serve in that role for various moments since that allows us the opportunity to shoot and teach others one-on-one.

as we get closer i'd like to gather an official list of people who wouldn't mind serving as RSOs.

[b0n3z]

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as we get closer i'd like to gather an official list of people who wouldn't mind serving as RSOs.

Roger, you got my e-mail and worst case scenario noid can always get in contact with me!

[xor]

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Any chance of doing some long range shooting at the shoot this year. I don't know about anyone else, but I would like to see some of our leet shooters show off their stuff at 500+ yards. I would be willing to run back and forth and setup targets for people.

xor

[sintax_error]

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I'm usually a >400yd. man due to restrictions at my local range (400yds. is the longest range not reserved for military) but if it's logistically feasible I'd be willing to bring out the reach out and touch someone gear and test my mettle.