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Evan
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 Posted - January 06 2006 : 5:19:27 PM
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today Jim Hiller and I acquired a gun shop and indoor range in Midland, MI. Jim decided we should name it what we named it, not me. We will formally acquire it Feb 1st and will spend the next month stocking it and doing some remodeling of the interior. It is an almost new facility with a modern range with 14 total shooting positions-four on one side and 10 on the other. The range is capable of stopping .50BMG. The air purification system and circulation efficiency would equal that of a hospital operating room.
The 2006 Hoot&Shoot will be hosted here. We will not be at the mercy of the weather and there are a classroom, lunch room, and conference room that can all be used. Moving forward of the fixed shooting positions will allow us to handle many more safely for the H&S classes.
The same approach that has created success here will be employed there-civility, honesty, integrity, and service. We will also have guns for rental and we'll eventually acquire a Class Three license and have full auto weapons for rental and training. New shooters will be welcome and provided with assistance.
As an NRA certified instructor I will offer ccw training, and as a former contract instructor for: The Federal Air Marshal's,The US Army Special Reactions Teams, and the National Nuclear Security Administration among others, I'll provide a number of specialized training programs. And as the original Training Sergeant for the Special Response Team of the Detroit Police Department, I have a clear understanding of tactical and raid team training.
We will also bring in instructors we consider street relevant. There will be no "experts" in our store only individuals dedicated to providing unequaled service and products. The atmosphere that prevails in all too many gun shops will not exist in our place. |
"The greatest thing a Father can do for his children is to love their Mother."
Harold B. Lee
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ACP230
Senior Member
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Posted - January 06 2006 : 5:30:02 PM
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| Sounds like Midland just became a vacation spot! |
"Never part with your weapons when you are in the field. You never know when, on some lengthy plain, you may suddenly need your spear." Old Norse saying. |
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Srigs
Senior Member
USA
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Posted - January 06 2006 : 6:10:22 PM
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| Congrats and sounds like a great time at your new range and gun shop! |
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mojo
Advanced Member
USA
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Posted - January 06 2006 : 6:31:40 PM
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| Congrats and the best in your new venture. |
"In these modern times, many men are wounded for not having weapons or knowledge of their use."
-Achille Marozzo, 1536
"I ask, sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people, except for a few public officials.
To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them."
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dennis strapon
Senior Member
USA
777 Posts |
Posted - January 06 2006 : 6:34:59 PM
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CONGRADULATIONS, Evan, and Jim. Hope it is a great success!!! Has E4E got the rights to the Blueberry Moonpies Yet??? Best of everything to the both of you!! Dennis. |
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LEO45ACP
Advanced Member
USA
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Posted - January 06 2006 : 7:09:36 PM
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Very good news. The shooting world just got that much better...... .45 |
"Have you hugged your kid today"? |
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Chuck
Advanced Member
USA
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Posted - January 06 2006 : 7:13:32 PM
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| Very cool. |
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HenryJ
Average Member
400 Posts |
Posted - January 06 2006 : 7:23:47 PM
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| Wow! "Honey, I'm driving to Midland for a quart of milk, back in 4 or 5 hours" |
Keep the lever gun handy (next to the revolver) |
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t.j.mullin
New Member
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Posted - January 06 2006 : 7:48:05 PM
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Good luck with the new business.It sounds like you should do great.I wish you much happiness and sucess with the venture.
Tim Mullin |
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RTAB1
Advanced Member
USA
1179 Posts |
Posted - January 06 2006 : 8:23:49 PM
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| Mazel Tov! |
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jhiller
Moderator
USA
3224 Posts |
Posted - January 06 2006 : 8:24:44 PM
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Evan and I hope to provide a first class facility for learning and sharpening the skills of all shooters. We also plan to to carry a full range of guns and associated gear in addition to clothing.
We are both excited by this chance to provide a world class venue which will maintain the highest standards.
Jim |
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Pitbull
Moderator
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Posted - January 06 2006 : 8:45:17 PM
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| Jim and Evan, Congrats on your new training facility! Sounds great! |
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GLV
Moderator
USA
8189 Posts |
Posted - January 06 2006 : 8:55:27 PM
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Already looking at the map to find the quickest roadway from here to there . Looks like about 5+ hours, 320 miles using 69 and 75.
Now I have to wait until  |
'the world is round everywhere'
'The meek will inherit the earth, but only after the last soldier has left it to them in his will' |
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Geoff
New Member
USA
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Posted - January 06 2006 : 9:44:50 PM
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| Congrats to you both! I'm sure it will be a great success, and a great place to train. |
Prepare for tomorrow by training your mind and body today. |
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LEO45ACP
Advanced Member
USA
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Posted - January 06 2006 : 10:56:06 PM
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Great location too. Within driving distance of a lot of places........... .45 |
"Have you hugged your kid today"? |
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khclark
Average Member
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Posted - January 06 2006 : 11:06:12 PM
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| Congratulations. Best wishes for success in your new venture. |
revolvers: anachronistic yet efficacious |
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TimM
Senior Member
USA
757 Posts |
Posted - January 06 2006 : 11:06:44 PM
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A gunstore owned by people with their feet firmly planted on the ground? hmmm.  I'll make the drive.
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E4E
Moderator
USA
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Posted - January 06 2006 : 11:18:39 PM
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OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORRRRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!
The first and only place, that there is no egotistical meadow muffins to step into, and honest to goodness folks behind the counter and doing the instruction!!!!!!!!
I ain't got a problem with the name.
The name is what it is, and is a testiment to the only Student I know that continues to learn obcessively,while instructing all the while.
May it be a students paradise by design!
I trust the place will be a "Home" for many, and in many ways.
MAZEL TOV!!!!! and God Bless!!!!!
Godspeed!
Pat
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jle3030
Advanced Member
USA
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Posted - January 06 2006 : 11:18:44 PM
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Awriiiigghhtt!!!!
I have a feeling this will be more than your average gunshop / shooting range.
Lots of possibilities here!
Good luck. You deserve it!
Re: the clothing section. Tactical Hawaiian??
Jeff |
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Terry
Moderator
USA
5481 Posts |
Posted - January 06 2006 : 11:48:56 PM
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About time! |
"Simplicity is the last step of art, and the beginning of nature" Bruce Lee
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Stephen A. Camp
Senior Member
644 Posts |
Posted - January 07 2006 : 12:38:20 AM
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Hello. Congratulations and I wish you and the others the very best in this venture. I sincerely hope you make a success of it and have a good time in the process.
Best. |
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gewing
Average Member
USA
317 Posts |
Posted - January 07 2006 : 01:33:22 AM
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| Congratulations. I only wish it were closer to my home. :D |
God Bless America |
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pcolvario
Junior Member
USA
232 Posts |
Posted - January 07 2006 : 01:50:39 AM
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| Congrats! |
Perfect is the enemy of good enough. |
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BobK
Advanced Member
USA
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Posted - January 07 2006 : 02:30:50 AM
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Great news!! I know you will be successful.
Bob |
"We sleep soundly in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm." George Orwell |
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Operator 12
New Member
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Posted - January 07 2006 : 02:48:54 AM
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Great news for 2006.
I wish nothing but succeSS and health to both of you. Looking foward to attending many instructional sessons including the Hoot for '06. |
Keep your cool ! |
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TNRoadrunner
Starting Member
USA
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Posted - January 07 2006 : 07:18:44 AM
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Best of luck with your business and I'm sure it will be a great success.
Bob |
Bob
It's always a great day. It you don't believe me try missing one.
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