Alan Meek

If I am remembering correctly; The first year of the Single Stack Division (Provisional) you were classified at your highest classification. The second year of the Single Stack Division (Provisional) you were classified at your highest division other than Open unless Open was the only division you were classified in. But as the Single Stack Division has been official since Jan 1 2008, neither of the above matter for anything other than a historical footnote. Now it is, you are unclassified until you have at least 4 classifier scores other than 0. And your classification in Single Stack can be no lower than one class below your highest classification in any of the other five divisions. Which is the same for all division classifications. Alan

Phil, Rocket saying "Phil let's shoot Area 8" is hardly being pressured. You know you will always be a child of Area 8.

I heard today the some think that the 2010 Area 8 Championship will be canceled due to low registration numbers. That is a rumor. One person contacted me today that they had heard this. We are are just under 3 mos from the first shot fired and there is plenty of time to get your match applications in. I am confident that we will have the usual 300+ competitors sign up. If there are any questions please feel free to contact me. Alan area8@uspsa.org Area 8 Website edited to add Area 8 website

Well the match is in the books, 18 shooters showed up, had 4 stages, and we were done by noon. Now to enter scores and start the planning for next month! We might even be affiliated for the next match Thanks to everyone that came out and helped in so many different ways. Alan

Maybe we should start a MD Anonymous, Hi, I'm Alan and I am a MD

The south property line is the VA/West Virginia border. wouldn't take much to make it VA. ;-) This is only 40 miles from my house. Albert Pilkington is also working with me to make this work. Alan

Jeff, you can still come and shoot, Charles Town Races and slots are not that far away for a place to stay and play in the evening ;-) Alan

Here is a map of Summit Point A1 are the old ranges from left to right, there is an area that can be used for close targets. BSR uses this range to demo shooting through cars. The next range has a 100yd elevated bench, plus this range can be used as a 50yd range. The middle range has a concrete pad with pnuematic reset steel plates and then an area that is gravel. The far right range is 50yds. both of the 50yd ranges here have a baffle system, but it does not seem to be an issue if you fire from an area you can see blue sky A2 are the newest ranges, They are 100yds deep. The bottom range in the pic is used for IED demonstrations. This where we will be holding most of the matches A3 is an area they call Mars. It is a cut in the ground that is open terrain A4 is a cafe that can be opened by BSR-Inc if there is a decent size crowd. Mainly a burger and hot dog joint. Seating outside at picnic tables. A5 is another cafe/restaraunt that can be opened if even larger events.

Bummer Jayson

No Need to preregister, I just need an idea so I have a headcount to print scoresheets

If you looked at the aerial view and saw the 4 ranges you actually missed 3 others ;-) If this works out we will have a lot of opportunity for shooting.

A new match is in the process of starting up. Summit Point WV, AKA Summit Point Raceway First Match will be this coming Sat 29 May 2010 registration at 9:30 Match starts at 10:00am it will be a small 4 stage match. Contact me for more info. Alan Meek

MV isn't even a Level 1 RO, so he couldn't be Range Master at a Nationals. The USPSA bylaws designate him (the president) as the default Match Director for the national championships, but that position always finds itself being handed off to someone else. to quote the exact verbage from the current bylaws; "serve as, or designate, the Match Director of, and have full and final authority concerning the United States National Championships," So the President of USPSA can serve as or designate the MD of the Nationals. Just want to be clear on that tidbit.

In light of the reported vehicle break ins and equipment being stolen at match hotels, what are everyone's thoughts on posting the match hotel info on the match website? Alan edited cuz I cna't spul

I use the Caspian 9mm/38Super mags with EGW + 2 base pads. No need for spacers in the mags and they feed factory length. I had a big stick that was silver soldered by Fred Craig. Sold it to another Caspian shooter and know have another Big stick that was welded by a different company. I also have one of the new Caspian mags that is based on the ACT Mag for the Tanfoglio in 9mm and one in 38 Super. Both of these ran without a problem in my initial testing. I will try and post pictures this weekend. Alan

Both of my Caspian Hi-Caps 9mm Open guns run 100%

The applications and Stage designs are available on the USPSA Area 8 website

Rob, I was just able to hit the new Area 8 web site, not sure why you could not get to it last night. Alan

Yep, TechWear tee shirts for the competitors.

Try this one www.vamduspsa.com

To add to the reasoning, when limited division was created, ammo that made major had to be available in the commercial market. I thought that it was supposed to be offered by at least companies too. And this was at least a 175pf then.

Years ago when I first got started in USPSA I made the following comment to one of our local top shooters and friend: "I am looking forward to the day I beat you." And his reply was simple. "I will never beat him I will only beat myself". I have remembered that reply and have since focused on my performance only and try to shoot the best of my ability.

The applications are in their final layout. Awaiting the creation of a pdf fillable form. Alan

Maui Tacos

Here is a stage from the 2007 Area 8 Championship. If I am remembering correctly, this stage was discussed here for strategy before the match. Alan