If you're a friend of the Master and Mistress of Castle Argghhh!, you're invited to celebrate the Second Amendment on the Fourth of July - apt, considering how interrelated the two things are, even if President Carter thinks the Revolution was, on balance, a bad idea.We'll provide a place to shoot, we can be persuaded to provide some guns, too, and we'll also provide a whole lot of grilled critter (none of whom were ever a part of the Castle Flocks 'n Herd). You bring liquid comestibles, chips 'n dip, side dishes, sweet things, etc. Oh - and ammo. BYOBB! Bring your own bottles and bullets, though there will be no mixing of alcohol and bullets on the firing points. Nope. Won't happen. You're all smarter than that, anyway. Bringing along targets would be nice, too.
If you've got the time and want to spend the evening - bring your own fireworks, too. We'll have a decent display of our own, but if you've ever wanted to have a great personal fireworks extravaganza, but didn't have a safe place to do it - assuming we're not in a fire watch between now and then, we'll be doin' one! There will be some exotic weapons and ammo shot as well, including the Howitzer of Argghhh, which has a very special mission on that day.
I intend to expend at least one Gyrojet rocket round in honor of Beau Kansteiner, a fellow Rotarian and a gun collector who passed away last fall and whose personal gun collection made my collection look like that of a rank amateur. This years event is in honor of Beau, who every prior year brought rare guns and ammo for us to enjoy on this day. Nothing made Beau smile brighter than people exercising their Second Amendment rights and have a good time doing it.
No convicted felons with unrestored rights or persons with restraining orders can shoot or handle weapons - and kids must have parents permission (and the 'rents have gotta be there). There's laws about that stuff, and we observe 'em. While you can invite friends or family along, please clear that with Castle Management.
Positive RSVPs really really needed, else latecomers may go hungry, or have to subsist in a meatless world. Negative RSVPs not required.
If a lot of people show up, you'll be parking on grass. There's no ramp space for starch-wings, but we do have ample space for fling-wings... however there is no FBO so make sure you land with enough fuel to get somewhere else that has fuel!
It's a working farm, with horses, goats, rabbits, guineas, chickens, pea fowl and naturally-occuring flora and fauna, and you're welcome to interact with the critters at your own risk. But remember, the four-foots might be a little jumpy with all the noise. The birds are... oblivious. It's weird. But if you get pushy with a rooster - they have spurs. Plus - remember your bug juice.
There will be a donation jar for Project Valour-IT, which has a fundraiser going on at that time, too. Nothing required, but much is *expected*... ;^ )
God bless and have fun!
Have a great time, and be safe!
One requirement should be that every shooter be a registered voter!
Sounds like great fun and fellowship between like-minded Constitutional Defenders. I would love the chance to pay my respects at The Castle. Now, if I can convince work to send me that way. My biggest problem is that I usually don't know where I'm going until Thursday or Friday before I leave.
I've been in El Paso for a week and will return to the Hoosier State immediately prior to this shindig, only to return after the long weekend for another 2 weeks. I used this as an opportunity to have my first visit to Ft Bliss. With 100+ F temps and <10% humidity, it takes a little getting used to. After touring the base, I'm rather surprised as to the niceties that have been put in place. Been to Pearl Harbor, Ft Bragg, Camp Lejeune and a few other places and the exchange facilities at Bliss have got to be by far the best I've ever seen.
Enjoy the weekend, celebrate our freedom and independence, and God Bless you all.
Larry Niven wrote a story with a Gyrojet in it. I want one, but not as a weapon. The projectile's velocity is smallest at the muzzle, so it's no good against close threats. It's inaccurate at a distance, where it has some velocity on it. It sure is cool and weird, though!
Seriously, hope a good time is had by all. My daughter is throwing her life away again on the 4th. Since my son lives over the river in Independence now, I might make it next year.