hey, all... i wanted to share some thoughts and notes i have taken over the past few years and let you know where my head is for the DEFCON Shoot. since we now run more lane sessions (two Wednesday night shooting hours and two Thursday morning shooting hours) this means more money comes in on account of more lane rentals.
i don't keep that cash for myself, but rather i try to fold it all back into the event. so i've been looking for additional things we can invest in to make life better out there in the desert. here are my thoughts...
DuraSeal spinner targets (EDIT: looks like this store is sold out, but other places have these. i really really like them.)
Big Gong
Bouncy Box (EDIT: looks like the Bouncy Box is sold out, but the Gun Ball might do. I liked the box more, since it would not roll so far)
Those are all great items and i want to have plenty of them along the various lanes. I think at least one Spinner or Big Gong will be at the end of each lane and i'll toss some bouncy boxes around on the ground. We can seriously field test just how many hits they can absorb, hah. This will also make it easier on folk who don't have targets with them.
Pennants for Target Lane Lines and Re-Bar or Thin Rod Stock for Pennants
I want to better-delineate the lane lines further downrange. I'm thinking that small, diamond-shaped pennant flags will do the trick. Something like the following...
...that would be your view if you are in Lane #2. So you can clearly see where you're supposed to be shooting and where to set up any of your own targets.
Hang Fire Bucket
I have to see how other ranges make these... i'm imagining a 5 gallon bucket full of sand and a hole in the lid. the hole lines up with a PVC pipe going down into the sand. hang fire rounds get dropped in there and later disposed of
First Aid Kit
i know others have things like this, but there should also be an official DC Shoot aid kit that lives with us. i'll want input from those who act as medics as to what we should have with us in our official kit.
Little Lights for Tents?
i think i have some ideas here. something that at night people can use to illuminate their areas
Communication?
This is part of a larger question that staff will consider. donated radios would be needed, if they're to be acquired, i think.
Clocks with Planned Session Times/Cease Fires
I think that this would be interesting to attempt. thinking of getting really cheap wall clocks, painting their faces white, marking off slices like pie wedges that show hot/cold lane times... that way, no one is caught by surprise, etc.
i don't keep that cash for myself, but rather i try to fold it all back into the event. so i've been looking for additional things we can invest in to make life better out there in the desert. here are my thoughts...
DuraSeal spinner targets (EDIT: looks like this store is sold out, but other places have these. i really really like them.)
Big Gong
Bouncy Box (EDIT: looks like the Bouncy Box is sold out, but the Gun Ball might do. I liked the box more, since it would not roll so far)
Those are all great items and i want to have plenty of them along the various lanes. I think at least one Spinner or Big Gong will be at the end of each lane and i'll toss some bouncy boxes around on the ground. We can seriously field test just how many hits they can absorb, hah. This will also make it easier on folk who don't have targets with them.
Pennants for Target Lane Lines and Re-Bar or Thin Rod Stock for Pennants
I want to better-delineate the lane lines further downrange. I'm thinking that small, diamond-shaped pennant flags will do the trick. Something like the following...
< 1 || 2 > ______________ < 2 || 3 >
...that would be your view if you are in Lane #2. So you can clearly see where you're supposed to be shooting and where to set up any of your own targets.
Hang Fire Bucket
I have to see how other ranges make these... i'm imagining a 5 gallon bucket full of sand and a hole in the lid. the hole lines up with a PVC pipe going down into the sand. hang fire rounds get dropped in there and later disposed of
First Aid Kit
i know others have things like this, but there should also be an official DC Shoot aid kit that lives with us. i'll want input from those who act as medics as to what we should have with us in our official kit.
Little Lights for Tents?
i think i have some ideas here. something that at night people can use to illuminate their areas
Communication?
This is part of a larger question that staff will consider. donated radios would be needed, if they're to be acquired, i think.
Clocks with Planned Session Times/Cease Fires
I think that this would be interesting to attempt. thinking of getting really cheap wall clocks, painting their faces white, marking off slices like pie wedges that show hot/cold lane times... that way, no one is caught by surprise, etc.
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