President's News
Bud Steil, our indomitable Skeet Chairman, is gearing up for the Zone 4 Skeet Championship, which will be held August 11 - 13. For the first time, Zone 4 will conduct this tournament on the simultaneous, multiple-locations iZone format. The Zone 4 Championship will be held simultaneously in seven different locations. Find out more about this tournament in Skeet News below.
Our capital projects are moving along as scheduled. We completed the concrete floor at the Cart Barn and are awaiting a permit to construct the bathroom at the Sporting Clays South Course. We are also searching for a scissor-lift that will add an exciting feature to the South Sporting Clays Course.
Founders Memberships Available Until 8/31/2017
Z. Mincek
President
904-757-4584
Upcoming Events
GRILL YOUR OWN Entree Night
Jax Belles With Shells Clinics
Every Saturday and Sunday 9:00am - Noon
Reservations 904-757-4584
Saturday, July 15 9:00am
NSCA - Registered Midsummer Banger
Friday, July 28 3:00
Jax Belles With Shells Ladies' Shoot-n-Network
August 3 and 5
FWC Hunter Safety Courses
August 11 - 13
NSSA Zone 4 Skeet Shoot
Saturday, August 19 9:00am
NSCA - Registered Ring-O-Fire Tourney
Friday, August 25 3:00pm
Jax Belles With Shells Ladies' Shoot-n-Network
September 10
JU Shooting Team Clinic Fundraiser
October 14
JCTS Member Appreciation Day
See all events on JCTS calendar
Mid-Summer Banger Sporting Clay Shoot, Saturday, July 15
In spite of warm temperatures, the sporting clays courses have remained popular this summer for both recreational and competitive shooters. Come on out and take a spin on one of the courses soon!
Skeet News
The 44th Annual NSSA Zone 4 Skeet Championship is coming up quickly. Scheduled for August 11 - 13, this will be the first time that Zone 4 will conduct this tournament on the simultaneous, multiple-locations iZone format. The Zone 4 Championship will be held simultaneously in seven different locations, in order to allow more shooters to participate. Currently, 253 participants are registered for the tournament, with 70 of those registered for JCTS. Skeet tournaments are fun for shooters of all skill levels. They are a nice opportunity to meet other skeet and clay target shooters. Get yourself signed up soon!
Jax Belles With Shells, our ladies shooting group, meets once a month to enjoy shooting sports and networking. The group meets the last Friday of each month from 3:00 - 5:30pm, (see JCTS calendar). They are currently enjoying growing attendance by a diverse group of women who have a wide variety of shooting experience. The women have focused on skeet shooting the past few months with the assistance of several instructors from the club. Following each shooting session, the women break for refreshments, networking, and JCTS news.
All lady shooters are invited to join the monthly events. To get on the mailing list, or RSVP your attendance, please contact:
Michele McManamon 904.424.4484 or Michele@sandler.com
JCTS Pro Shop 904.757.4584
See the JCTS calendar to confirm dates and times.
Jax Belles With Shells Clinics
Every Saturday and Sunday
One hour clinics - 9:00am to Noon
Sign ups in the Pro Shop
904-757-4584
Collegiate News
Members of the Jacksonville University and University of North Florida Shooting teams are having many new adventures this summer. Among these adventures, Head JU Varsity Coach Dave Dobson, Asst. Coach Sean Hensley, and Asst. Coach Benji Felder paid a visit to The Outdoors Show July 1, where they were able to share the accomplishments of the JU Shooting Team with Outdoors Show hosts and listeners. Early June, Brett Ollilla, Luke MacWilliams, and Kelby Seanor had a successful trip to the NSCA US Open at Big Red Oak Plantation (Gay, GA). Early July, Kelby Seanor is competing in the World FITASC Sporting Championship in Galgamasca, Hungary, while several of his teammates are attending the SCTP Collegiate Nationals at the Cardinal Shooting Center in Marengo, OH (north of Columbus, OH). The JU Shooting Team is the defending SCTP HOA Collegiate National Champion at this event which is expecting over 2,700 collegiate and high school athletes!
The new semester and regular practices will begin late August, followed quickly with competitive matches.
JU Shooting Team Clinics, Sept. 10, 2017
The JU Shooting Team will hold its semi-annual clinic fundraiser at JCTS Sunday, September 10. JU team members will provide shooting instructions to participants for a $195 donation to the team. Shooters of all skill levels can participate in this afternoon clinic. This is a great way to support this championship-winning team, have fun, and improve your game all at once! Please come out to join us for this fundraiser.
David T. Dobson, MBA
Gunsmith News
- Uses for Grease - Contact points or friction areas in the gun are very important to keep well-greased. Depending on the type of action you are shooting (over/under, semiautomatic, or side by side) these friction areas will vary. For over/under and side by side shotguns you will want to be sure to grease the hinge points (where the gun falls open and meets the barrels and forend). The ejectors are also very important to keep lubricated with grease. Our favorite product by far has been the “K-Gun Glide” grease by Krieghoff. It is petroleum based and will not cake or become stiff.
- Uses for Oil – Semiautomatic shotguns will develop a fair amount of carbon build-up in the gas system, causing addition wear and friction over the process of shooting. Using a spray oil lubricant in the gas system and action will keep the friction points from binding and make clean-up of the gas system much easier. Upon taking off the forend of your semi-automatic shotgun, a few sprays of your favorite gun oil will keep the carbon from caking up and becoming hard. Oils are also very useful in lubricating choke tubes. Carbon and plastic will wedge itself in the threads of your chokes over time – and without proper lubrication the chokes can become very stiff and stubborn to come out. Always take care to ensure your chokes are tightened down and properly seated. Our oil-based favorite lubrication products are the Q-Maxx and Safari Charlie CLP products.
Kelsey Doleo
Jacksonville Manager
904-410-2206
SAVE THE DATE
You are invited to our
Member Appreciation Day
October 14, 2017
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