GMLGC Members,
The board would like to share with the club the results of the survey and what was discussed at our meeting this week:
Hunting at the club’s property –
After reading all the comments from the members and giving it a great deal of thought, the board has decided that we will NOT add hunting of any kind to the range property. There isn’t enough land to ensure the safety of all members. Hunting on the conservation area is still acceptable under the rules of the state of Missouri. Shotguns and archery hunting are permitted there. No solid projectiles from a shotgun are allowed. Club members are welcome to camp on the range property and hunt on the conservation area.
Archery Range/Woods Walk Area and Safety –
Concern was raised about ensuring the safety of club members that might go back in the woods to archery practice while others would be using the range. Decided that to avoid any safety issues, the only time that the archery range in the woods can be used is when the range is closed. For example, the range opens at 10am each day. Members can practice archery before 10am, and they must be out of the woods before 10am. We will discuss with the club the option of adding archery events to the club schedule for 2021. The firing range would be closed during an Archery event.
Modern Guns at the Range –
From the survey conducted, the majority of members want to allow modern firearms in addition to muzzleloaders. We want to clarify the rules for the use of modern firearms.
- No FMJ rifle shooting at the steel targets.
- FMJ pistol, .22 and black powder round ball ammo are acceptable at the steel targets.
- Any ammo that damages the steel targets is not acceptable. Please report any damages that you may accidentally cause to a board member.
We want to thank everyone that provided feedback on the survey. It was very helpful as we discussed these matters.
Our next club meeting is this Sunday at 10am at the range. We will be happy to answer any questions that you have at that meeting.
Sincerely,
—
Bob Vogt, Secretary Gemmer Muzzleloading Gun Club
