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Title: ENPS Presents: ZOMBIE MATCH IV! (Oct 27th, 2013)
Post by: JTH on September 02, 2013, 11:57:09 AM
You've got two months to prepare.  And then...THE ZOMBIES ARE COMING.

(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3727/9653776565_e20977981b_o.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jthhapkido/9653776565/)

This year, we'll have centerfire pistol divisions, .22 Pistol divisions, .22 Rifle divisions---and for those people who like to play with pistol-caliber carbines, a division specifically for you!  (So if you have a 9mm AR-15 with a dot on it, you are going to love this match.)

For information, go to the website at:
http://precisionresponse.4t.com/Zombie1/ZombieMatch.html (http://precisionresponse.4t.com/Zombie1/ZombieMatch.html)

If you know you are going to be able to go, pre-register online on the website.  It'll make our registration MUCH faster at the match.

I'll be including more information about helping out, working the match, registration details, and match specifics over the next couple of months.   Right now, registration is available, along with a lot of information.  Stages are not up yet---but they'll be coming soon. 

Due to demand for t-shirts last year, we'll also be accepting pre-orders for Zombie Match shirts.  We aren't currently ready for those yet (and the t-shirt design is not finished) but it'll also be coming soon.

If you are on Facebook, like our page at:
http://www.facebook.com/ENPSZombieMatch (http://www.facebook.com/ENPSZombieMatch)

...to get updates, pictures, and (ahem) helpful hints for match success.

So you don't get eaten by zombies.

(If you are a USPSA RO or CRO, check back here periodically because I'll have some info for you if you want to work the match.)

We had over 100 shooters last year, and we'd like to beat that record.  Cost is only $20 or a new-in-the-box toy---and everything goes to the Marine Toys-For-Tots Foundation.  We aren't keeping any of it---ENPS is donating the equipment, and the match staff are donating their time.  It's a worthy cause, folks.

Pre-register for the match, and practice those headshots!
Title: Re: ENPS Presents: ZOMBIE MATCH IV! (Oct 27th, 2013)
Post by: OnTheFly on September 02, 2013, 05:40:57 PM
Any chance you will let me build a stage incorporating my ideas from last year?  It's not a Zombie Apocalypse without some smoke in the background.  Or how about a flaming window you have to shoot through?  That would be a challenge.

Fly
Title: Re: ENPS Presents: ZOMBIE MATCH IV! (Oct 27th, 2013)
Post by: NENick on September 02, 2013, 05:54:45 PM
Any chance you will let me build a stage incorporating my ideas from last year?  It's not a Zombie Apocalypse without some smoke in the background.  Or how about a flaming window you have to shoot through?  That would be a challenge.

Fly
You have my permission!
Title: Re: ENPS Presents: ZOMBIE MATCH IV! (Oct 27th, 2013)
Post by: abbafandr on September 02, 2013, 06:00:15 PM
You've got two months to prepare.  And then...THE ZOMBIES ARE COMING
I am so ready! ;D

 
Or how about a flaming window you have to shoot through?

Dude, what are you thinking?  :o We're trying to shoot them, not toast 'em :laugh:
Title: Re: ENPS Presents: ZOMBIE MATCH IV! (Oct 27th, 2013)
Post by: OnTheFly on September 02, 2013, 06:06:26 PM
Dude, what are you thinking?   We're trying to shoot them, not toast 'em

Like I said...It is NOT a Zombie Apocalypse without some smoke.  And where there's smoke, there's fire.

Fly
Title: Re: ENPS Presents: ZOMBIE MATCH IV! (Oct 27th, 2013)
Post by: abbafandr on September 02, 2013, 07:08:02 PM
It is NOT a Zombie Apocalypse without some smoke


Some of our reloaded ammo provides plenty of smoke :laugh:  Some of them more than others ;D
Title: Re: ENPS Presents: ZOMBIE MATCH IV! (Oct 27th, 2013)
Post by: JTH on September 02, 2013, 07:59:06 PM
Any chance you will let me build a stage incorporating my ideas from last year?  It's not a Zombie Apocalypse without some smoke in the background.  Or how about a flaming window you have to shoot through?  That would be a challenge.

No. Very much no.  Extremely, absolutely no.

Well.....maybe.

....NO.

(...unless you have enough smoke grenades for everyone to have fun.)
Title: Re: ENPS Presents: ZOMBIE MATCH IV! (Oct 27th, 2013)
Post by: bkoenig on September 02, 2013, 08:27:22 PM
I think you need an impact weapon stage.....maybe bash a few in the head with a baseball bat, then pick up your firearm and finish the rest off.  You could have the "head" be a ball sitting on top of a mannequin, and you have to knock it off before continuing.

Sadly, this always conflicts with my daughter's annual Halloween party, and there will be a lot of disappointed 9-10 year olds if dad isn't running around in his creepy horse head mask.

(http://www.mcphee.com/creepyhorsemask/images/horselounge.jpg)

If I ever get to attend I am SO bringing the mask, even if I can't shoot it it.
Title: Re: ENPS Presents: ZOMBIE MATCH IV! (Oct 27th, 2013)
Post by: camus on September 02, 2013, 09:27:36 PM
Horse head masks and smoke grenades, what could possibly go wrong???



I attended last years match, it was a lot of fun and a very well put together match. Lot's of people, lot's of stages, and a lot of shooting.


Title: Re: ENPS Presents: ZOMBIE MATCH IV! (Oct 27th, 2013)
Post by: NENick on September 02, 2013, 10:23:10 PM
I think you need an impact weapon stage.....maybe bash a few in the head with a baseball bat, then pick up your firearm and finish the rest off.  You could have the "head" be a ball sitting on top of a mannequin, and you have to knock it off before continuing.

Sadly, this always conflicts with my daughter's annual Halloween party, and there will be a lot of disappointed 9-10 year olds if dad isn't running around in his creepy horse head mask.

(http://www.mcphee.com/creepyhorsemask/images/horselounge.jpg)

If I ever get to attend I am SO bringing the mask, even if I can't shoot it it.
It sounds like your priorities may be out of wack.
Title: Re: ENPS Presents: ZOMBIE MATCH IV! (Oct 27th, 2013)
Post by: JTH on September 07, 2013, 07:40:14 PM
Okay, not only is match info and registration posted---but so is the t-shirt order page.  A lot of people last year REALLY wanted t-shirts (which we hadn't planned for---we just had shirts for the staff) so this year we have decided to take orders for shirts prior to the match.

Go to the match website at:  http://precisionresponse.4t.com/Zombie1/ZombieMatch.html (http://precisionresponse.4t.com/Zombie1/ZombieMatch.html)

...and first, pre-register for the match.  :)  (You know you are going to go to the match, so get that info to us!)

After that, if you want a shirt, there is a link off the main page.  Go there, bring up the PDF file, fill it out on your computer, print it out, and send with with your payment.  (Yes, you have to pre-pay.)  You'll be able to pick up your shirt at the match when you show up for registration.

Note:  If you want a shirt, make CERTAIN to have your payment to Julie by October 14th.  Anything received after that will be out of luck, because we'll have already put our shirt order in.  And we are NOT planning on having any extra shirts available for sale at the match, because that is a big hassle.  So get your orders in early!  :)

Title: Re: ENPS Presents: ZOMBIE MATCH IV! (Oct 27th, 2013)
Post by: jonm on September 07, 2013, 08:36:51 PM
So is this set up like steel challenge?
Title: Re: ENPS Presents: ZOMBIE MATCH IV! (Oct 27th, 2013)
Post by: JTH on September 07, 2013, 09:43:46 PM
So is this set up like steel challenge?

More like a USPSA match, actually.

Video from last year:
http://youtu.be/USSLz2b30-U (http://youtu.be/USSLz2b30-U)

Scoring is done similarly to Multigun, though, using Time-Plus scoring.  And we allow a number of different guns (for example, .22 Optics Rifle and Centerfire Pistol-Caliber Rifle) with no magazine restrictions.
Title: Re: ENPS Presents: ZOMBIE MATCH IV! (Oct 27th, 2013)
Post by: jonm on September 07, 2013, 10:59:56 PM
Option for full auto?  ;D
Title: Re: ENPS Presents: ZOMBIE MATCH IV! (Oct 27th, 2013)
Post by: OnTheFly on September 08, 2013, 12:21:41 AM
Option for full auto?  ;D

This match is fun, but it could be SOOO much better if Thomas would just take our advice.

Fly
Title: Re: ENPS Presents: ZOMBIE MATCH IV! (Oct 27th, 2013)
Post by: NENick on September 08, 2013, 12:37:02 AM
I'll only be there if a belt-fed division is opened.
Title: Re: ENPS Presents: ZOMBIE MATCH IV! (Oct 27th, 2013)
Post by: RobertH on September 08, 2013, 07:58:20 AM
i have that day off, but i might be helping out with harvest.

can we use suppressors?  especially with our 22LR SBR's?
Title: Re: ENPS Presents: ZOMBIE MATCH IV! (Oct 27th, 2013)
Post by: abbafandr on September 08, 2013, 08:23:10 AM
can we use suppressors?  especially with our 22LR SBR's?


Don't know the answer for sure. However there have been  issues with 22lr rifles not activating the timers.
Title: Re: ENPS Presents: ZOMBIE MATCH IV! (Oct 27th, 2013)
Post by: bullit on September 08, 2013, 09:55:13 AM
jthapkido ...nice shooting in the video.  A little off this topic.....your premature magazine drops in Stage 2 (I think it was) reminds me of some of those habits we need to be aware/concerned about going from gaming/matches to reality (NOT joining the Shawn camp...with all due respect to him et al at Tactical 88). 
It reminds me of when we hosted Ayoob.  I recall one lad while I was RO'ing "instinctively" doing a press check EVERY TIME he brought his gun out of the holster.  It was quite an interesting thing to behold.  I visited with him about it, especially my concern for REAL WORLD and possibility of getting out of battery due to this habit. 
For what its worth, I am and still can be guilty of my own bad habits (trying to overcome).....
Title: Re: ENPS Presents: ZOMBIE MATCH IV! (Oct 27th, 2013)
Post by: jonm on September 08, 2013, 10:05:32 AM

Don't know the answer for sure. However there have been  issues with 22lr rifles not activating the timers.
Yeah, that was my fault last time. Unless the r/o was under a foot from the ejection port, it wasn't getting picked up
Title: Re: ENPS Presents: ZOMBIE MATCH IV! (Oct 27th, 2013)
Post by: bkoenig on September 08, 2013, 11:27:29 AM
Option for full auto?  ;D


The heck with that, let's go with the ability to call in artillery strikes.
Title: Re: ENPS Presents: ZOMBIE MATCH IV! (Oct 27th, 2013)
Post by: JTH on September 08, 2013, 06:02:50 PM
jthapkido ...nice shooting in the video.  A little off this topic.....your premature magazine drops in Stage 2 (I think it was) reminds me of some of those habits we need to be aware/concerned about going from gaming/matches to reality (NOT joining the Shawn camp...with all due respect to him et al at Tactical 88). 

I'd be more worried about it if I ever did it OTHER than on a stage in a match.  :)

I see what you mean, and I agree that overtraining (or more importantly, training in only one methodology) builds habits that are hard to break----especially in new circumstances in which your brain freezes, so your body just does what it is used to.

Amusingly enough, I don't make that kind of mistake in DT classes or when practicing on my own. 

(That's literally.  The only times I've ever done that were on stages when I was running full mags.  Apparently, in competition, my brain is stuck in "Production" mode, which is why for the last couple matches of this year, I'm shooting Julie's Limited .40 rig just to do it differently in matches.)

Quote
It reminds me of when we hosted Ayoob.  I recall one lad while I was RO'ing "instinctively" doing a press check EVERY TIME he brought his gun out of the holster.  It was quite an interesting thing to behold.  I visited with him about it, especially my concern for REAL WORLD and possibility of getting out of battery due to this habit. 
For what its worth, I am and still can be guilty of my own bad habits (trying to overcome).....

That's actually interesting, because I've seen more people press check due to habits from tactical-oriented classes than from competition-oriented practice.  Matter of fact, I've talked with people who did the "hit the magazine/hit the back of the slide" bit after every reload---including when under time stress (and including after speed reloads).  Their argument was "I need to make sure it runs!" while my argument was "if your gun doesn't go into battery when you rack the slide or merely change magazines (without moving the slide) you need to fix your gun---and right now, you are wasting time.  (This was in competition.  In a SD situation, I REALLY think it is a bad idea since chances are, someone is shooting at you.)

This is off-topic, though, but if you want to continue the discussion, we can start a new thread in a different forum.  :)
Title: Re: ENPS Presents: ZOMBIE MATCH IV! (Oct 27th, 2013)
Post by: JTH on September 08, 2013, 06:09:56 PM
As to the other comments, let me go down the list:


That should cover everything thus far, I believe.
Title: Re: ENPS Presents: ZOMBIE MATCH IV! (Oct 27th, 2013)
Post by: jonm on September 09, 2013, 11:52:06 AM
  • Full auto:  No.  (Can't do that on all stages, and since it is all headshots, that actually wouldn't help you.)

I wasnt thinking it as being a help for stages, but for fun on a stage. I know the lower pistol bays dont allow full auto shooting.
Title: Re: ENPS Presents: ZOMBIE MATCH IV! (Oct 27th, 2013)
Post by: bkoenig on September 09, 2013, 12:25:16 PM
I was at a multigun match once where a guy used a YHM Phantom on his AR.  It picked up most of his shots but still missed a couple.  On a handgun I'm guessing it will miss even more.  On a .22, forget about it.
Title: Re: ENPS Presents: ZOMBIE MATCH IV! (Oct 27th, 2013)
Post by: greg58 on September 09, 2013, 01:55:56 PM
A simple question since I have never done this.
What yardage should I be practicing for the pistol cal. rifle class?
Can someone compete with iron sights?
I have been practicing with my Camp 9 carbine from 10-50 yards, anything more than 50 and my old eyes will need an optic.
Thanks Greg58
Title: Re: ENPS Presents: ZOMBIE MATCH IV! (Oct 27th, 2013)
Post by: JTH on September 09, 2013, 02:57:16 PM
A simple question since I have never done this.
What yardage should I be practicing for the pistol cal. rifle class?
Can someone compete with iron sights?
I have been practicing with my Camp 9 carbine from 10-50 yards, anything more than 50 and my old eyes will need an optic.
Thanks Greg58

Won't be a problem.  Our longest bay (for this match) is only 50 yards, plus the same targets will have to be shoot-able for people with iron sights on pistols, too.

You'll be fine.  :)

(I keep thinking of getting one of those Bushmaster AR-15s in 9mm, because they are a ton of fun to shoot.  Haven't done it yet, though.  Smart person I know bought a Cx4 Storm in .45ACP---I asked him why, since the carbine barrel wasn't going to get him any more velocity, so it seemed like a bad choice---but he plans on putting a can and a red dot on it, which would make an OUTSTANDING little quiet carbine.  I keep thinking of doing that myself...)

Title: Re: ENPS Presents: ZOMBIE MATCH IV! (Oct 27th, 2013)
Post by: jonm on September 09, 2013, 07:46:58 PM
I had a 9mm ar. It was meh.
Title: Re: ENPS Presents: ZOMBIE MATCH IV! (Oct 27th, 2013)
Post by: dukduk on September 09, 2013, 09:52:02 PM
I'm always at training when these happen.
Title: Re: ENPS Presents: ZOMBIE MATCH IV! (Oct 27th, 2013)
Post by: JTH on September 09, 2013, 10:26:48 PM
I had a 9mm ar. It was meh.

Shot one with a dot at the Rogers Shooting School a couple of years ago.  On those timed reactive steel targets, it was a BLAST.  Had a seriously good time.  :)
Title: Re: ENPS Presents: ZOMBIE MATCH IV! (Oct 27th, 2013)
Post by: SeanN on September 10, 2013, 12:41:30 PM
As to the other comments, let me go down the list:

  • Smoke:  No.
  • Fire:  Very No.
  • Impact Weapons:  Tempting, particularly if someone would supply lots of melons, but No.
  • Full auto:  No.  (Can't do that on all stages, and since it is all headshots, that actually wouldn't help you.)
  • Belt-fed:  Cool, but No.
  • Suppressors:  Wish we could, but chances are (as JonM said) the timer won't pick it up, and you'll get REALLY LONG times.  (Like 300 seconds, which is the max.  You won't like that for stage scores.) Technically you can try it, but you probably won't like it.
  • Artillery Strikes:  No.  (What kind of friends do you HAVE?  Can you introduce me to them?)

That should cover everything thus far, I believe.


Y'know, I was really excited for this match. Now? I just can't be excited. :(
Title: Re: ENPS Presents: ZOMBIE MATCH IV! (Oct 27th, 2013)
Post by: NENick on September 10, 2013, 03:39:20 PM
Ya, with all those options, Sean actually had a chance to hit something!
Title: Re: ENPS Presents: ZOMBIE MATCH IV! (Oct 27th, 2013)
Post by: OnTheFly on September 10, 2013, 06:15:04 PM
Y'know, I was really excited for this match. Now? I just can't be excited. :(

Yeah...Thomas is just no fun.

Fly
Title: Re: ENPS Presents: ZOMBIE MATCH IV! (Oct 27th, 2013)
Post by: abbafandr on September 10, 2013, 08:11:12 PM
Too many divisions and not enough time :'(  I have toys I like to shoot in 4 divisions.  Decisions, decisions
Title: Re: ENPS Presents: ZOMBIE MATCH IV! (Oct 27th, 2013)
Post by: AFLt on September 10, 2013, 09:56:10 PM
of course i would be away for this  :(
Title: Re: ENPS Presents: ZOMBIE MATCH IV! (Oct 27th, 2013)
Post by: JTH on September 11, 2013, 10:45:47 AM
Promotional video for the Zombie match!

...and boy, am I not a video director.  But it was fun anyway.  Thanks to Julie, Ardena, Sean, and Alex for coming out and looking good for the camera. 

The video includes several guns that are legal for different divisions in the Zombie Match, but there are a couple of other divisions that we didn't get video for.  Yes, there is an .22 Irons Rifle division, plus a .22 Irons Pistol division.  (The .22 pistol  shown has a compensator on it, so it would be in the .22 Open division.)

And yes, that Bullpup .22 would be legal in .22 Open Rifle division.  :)

http://youtu.be/FP5GvuhUsUs (http://youtu.be/FP5GvuhUsUs)

(Obviously, I also have enough guns/types to shoot in several divisions.  And yes, you have to chose just one.)


We'll be posting stages in another week or so.  The website has a ton of information about the match, so make sure to take a look at it.

Pre-register now!  http://precisionresponse.4t.com/Zombie1/ZombieMatch.html (http://precisionresponse.4t.com/Zombie1/ZombieMatch.html)

(And if you want a t-shirt, don't forget to get the order form filled out and sent in with your shirt payment.)
Title: Re: ENPS Presents: ZOMBIE MATCH IV! (Oct 27th, 2013)
Post by: SeanN on September 19, 2013, 09:11:47 AM
The more I think about it, the more I'm leaning towards .22 Open Rifle for this...
Title: Re: ENPS Presents: ZOMBIE MATCH IV! (Oct 27th, 2013)
Post by: camus on September 20, 2013, 09:33:10 PM
Alex has the whole check for further threats movement down,  I am really impressed, damn professional.

Title: Re: ENPS Presents: ZOMBIE MATCH IV! (Oct 27th, 2013)
Post by: JTH on September 21, 2013, 09:46:32 AM
Alex has the whole check for further threats movement down,  I am really impressed, damn professional.

Yep.  If you whip your head around both directions REALLY FAST, you can certainly see everything.   Hunching your head down into your shoulders improves your field of view, (all evidence to the contrary) just ask any tactical trainer.  :)

Helps if you have a war face on at the time.

war face (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6vHOR8lzTg#)





(I note that Alex did that in that fashion with no seriousness whatsoever, so no, that ISN'T how he does an area check.)
Title: Re: ENPS Presents: ZOMBIE MATCH IV! (Oct 27th, 2013)
Post by: dcjulie on September 21, 2013, 09:11:47 PM
Okay everyone - GET SIGNED UP!  You KNOW you want to come shoot the match!  You even know you want a t-shirt - so what are you waiting for? :)

In all seriousness, this is a great match and an even better cause.  We had a fantastic turn out last year, and I'd love to see us beat it this year.  The Marines were IMPRESSED with the donations and it would be awesome to do even better this year!  So, head over to the website and pre-register. 

http://precisionresponse.4t.com/Zombie1/ZombieMatch.html (http://precisionresponse.4t.com/Zombie1/ZombieMatch.html)
Title: Re: ENPS Presents: ZOMBIE MATCH IV! (Oct 27th, 2013)
Post by: NE Bull on September 22, 2013, 05:07:49 AM
I wanna, but I'll be in Texas with the brother's posse, wrangling up desperadoes.   
Title: Re: ENPS Presents: ZOMBIE MATCH IV! (Oct 27th, 2013)
Post by: JTH on September 30, 2013, 05:26:31 PM
Hey! HEY YOU!

Have YOU signed up for the Zombie Match yet? WHY NOT?

http://precisionresponse.4t.com/Zombie1/ZombieMatch.html (http://precisionresponse.4t.com/Zombie1/ZombieMatch.html)

...the Zombies are coming. Be prepared!
Title: Re: ENPS Presents: ZOMBIE MATCH IV! (Oct 27th, 2013)
Post by: abbafandr on September 30, 2013, 08:05:36 PM
Hey! HEY YOU!

Have YOU signed up for the Zombie Match yet? WHY NOT?

http://precisionresponse.4t.com/Zombie1/ZombieMatch.html (http://precisionresponse.4t.com/Zombie1/ZombieMatch.html)

...the Zombies are coming. Be prepared!

Yes sir, I have signed and have plenty of ammo.  Bring on the zombies ;D  I even bought one the t shirts!
Title: Re: ENPS Presents: ZOMBIE MATCH IV! (Oct 27th, 2013)
Post by: OnTheFly on September 30, 2013, 09:49:01 PM
I am registered too, if you were talking to me.  I am trying to get my friend to register too, but he was abducted by aliens today and severely probed.  So he is not sure if he will be able to make it.  He is worried that he still won't be able to walk right by then.

Fly
Title: Re: ENPS Presents: ZOMBIE MATCH IV! (Oct 27th, 2013)
Post by: Tacticoolio on October 01, 2013, 10:31:59 AM
Most definitely am!  WOO HOO!
Title: Re: ENPS Presents: ZOMBIE MATCH IV! (Oct 27th, 2013)
Post by: JTH on October 08, 2013, 05:45:02 PM
Stages are up!  135 rounds, if you are perfect.  Which of course you will be, right?

http://precisionresponse.4t.com/Zombie1/ZombieMatch.html (http://precisionresponse.4t.com/Zombie1/ZombieMatch.html)

...then go to the Stages link, and take a look.  (After you pre-register, of course!)
Title: Re: ENPS Presents: ZOMBIE MATCH IV! (Oct 27th, 2013)
Post by: abbafandr on October 08, 2013, 07:35:14 PM
Stages are up!  135 rounds, if you are perfect.  Which of course you will be, right?

http://precisionresponse.4t.com/Zombie1/ZombieMatch.html (http://precisionresponse.4t.com/Zombie1/ZombieMatch.html)

...then go to the Stages link, and take a look.  (After you pre-register, of course!)

Looks to be a lot of fun.  Who designs these crazy things?
Title: Re: ENPS Presents: ZOMBIE MATCH IV! (Oct 27th, 2013)
Post by: dcjulie on October 08, 2013, 08:43:29 PM
T-shirt orders go in on Monday.  There will not be any extras for sale at or after the match.  If you want a t-shirt (and you know you do!) get that order in to me ASAP!

http://precisionresponse.4t.com/Zombie1/ZShirt.html (http://precisionresponse.4t.com/Zombie1/ZShirt.html)

THANKS!
Title: Re: ENPS Presents: ZOMBIE MATCH IV! (Oct 27th, 2013)
Post by: camus on October 08, 2013, 10:38:08 PM
T-shirt orders go in on Monday.  There will not be any extras for sale at or after the match.  If you want a t-shirt (and you know you do!) get that order in to me ASAP!

http://precisionresponse.4t.com/Zombie1/ZShirt.html (http://precisionresponse.4t.com/Zombie1/ZShirt.html)




THANKS!
Do, if any, proceeds from t-shirts sales go to Toys for Tots or is sort of I got a shirt thing?
Title: Re: ENPS Presents: ZOMBIE MATCH IV! (Oct 27th, 2013)
Post by: dcjulie on October 09, 2013, 04:43:34 PM
If there is any money left over after expenses, it all goes to the Toys for Tots!
Title: Re: ENPS Presents: ZOMBIE MATCH IV! (Oct 27th, 2013)
Post by: abbafandr on October 16, 2013, 07:31:12 PM
So, how many zombie shooters we have so far?
Title: Re: ENPS Presents: ZOMBIE MATCH IV! (Oct 27th, 2013)
Post by: JTH on October 20, 2013, 07:02:12 PM
Not quite 100 yet, so more people need to pre-register!  (But it is close...)

http://precisionresponse.4t.com/Zombie1/ZombieMatch.html (http://precisionresponse.4t.com/Zombie1/ZombieMatch.html)

Title: Re: ENPS Presents: ZOMBIE MATCH IV! (Oct 27th, 2013)
Post by: NENick on October 21, 2013, 01:01:06 PM
Not quite 100 yet, so more people need to pre-register!  (But it is close...)

http://precisionresponse.4t.com/Zombie1/ZombieMatch.html (http://precisionresponse.4t.com/Zombie1/ZombieMatch.html)


I'm signed up. Isn't that all that is important?
Title: Re: ENPS Presents: ZOMBIE MATCH IV! (Oct 27th, 2013)
Post by: JTH on October 22, 2013, 07:31:22 PM
I'm signed up. Isn't that all that is important?

Yep.  It's all about YOU.


...and the Marines Toys-For-Tots Foundation.  (More them than you, actually.)

We've got the staff all lined up, registrations have finally broken 100 (More!  MORE!) and the stages are designed and ready to go.

On Friday at noon, I'll be out at the range getting the equipment out to the various bays, and getting a start on setting up the stages.  If you are bored and have nothing to do, you are welcome to come help out!  Last year went outstandingly well, and we got almost all of the stages completely finished on Friday. We only had to adjust a few things on Saturday---and it made the staff's day on Saturday MUCH better, so if you've got time, c'mon out.

(And among other things, it'll mean you'll have extra chances to walk the stages and make your stage plans before shooting on Sunday.  :) )

If you haven't already registered, get that done.  It's going to be a good time. 

Oh---and feel free to donate MORE than just $20 to the Marines.  Remember---we aren't keeping any of this.  The staff is volunteering their time, and ENPS is volunteering their equipment.  So every toy you bring, and every dollar you donate, goes straight to the Marines. 

It's a good cause.
Title: Re: ENPS Presents: ZOMBIE MATCH IV! (Oct 27th, 2013)
Post by: dcjulie on October 22, 2013, 08:45:08 PM
Also - to make MY life easier (and thus everyone else's) PLEASE pre-register - especially if you want to shoot with your friend / spouse / buddy / enemy / etc.  Squadding this many shooters is not overly fun, and trying to honor squad requests on Sunday morning may not be possible.

THANKS!
Title: Re: ENPS Presents: ZOMBIE MATCH IV! (Oct 27th, 2013)
Post by: OnTheFly on October 22, 2013, 11:29:18 PM
Also - to make MY life easier (and thus everyone else's) PLEASE pre-register

THAT right there made me laugh.

Fly
Title: Re: ENPS Presents: ZOMBIE MATCH IV! (Oct 27th, 2013)
Post by: abbafandr on October 23, 2013, 05:25:59 AM
THAT right there made me laugh.

Fly

Don't laugh too loud Fly, I kinda think she means it :laugh:
Title: Re: ENPS Presents: ZOMBIE MATCH IV! (Oct 27th, 2013)
Post by: NENick on October 23, 2013, 12:20:09 PM
Yep.  It's all about YOU.


...and the Marines Toys-For-Tots Foundation.  (More them than you, actually.)

We've got the staff all lined up, registrations have finally broken 100 (More!  MORE!) and the stages are designed and ready to go.

On Friday at noon, I'll be out at the range getting the equipment out to the various bays, and getting a start on setting up the stages.  If you are bored and have nothing to do, you are welcome to come help out!  Last year went outstandingly well, and we got almost all of the stages completely finished on Friday. We only had to adjust a few things on Saturday---and it made the staff's day on Saturday MUCH better, so if you've got time, c'mon out.

(And among other things, it'll mean you'll have extra chances to walk the stages and make your stage plans before shooting on Sunday.  :) )

If you haven't already registered, get that done.  It's going to be a good time. 

Oh---and feel free to donate MORE than just $20 to the Marines.  Remember---we aren't keeping any of this.  The staff is volunteering their time, and ENPS is volunteering their equipment.  So every toy you bring, and every dollar you donate, goes straight to the Marines. 

It's a good cause.
I can't get Friday off to come and help out, darnit!
Title: Re: ENPS Presents: ZOMBIE MATCH IV! (Oct 27th, 2013)
Post by: JTH on October 23, 2013, 12:31:05 PM
I can't get Friday off to come and help out, darnit!

That's okay----we'll be out there until sundown on Friday, to monitor the bays so that no one shoots them up.  C'mon out and take a look.
Title: Re: ENPS Presents: ZOMBIE MATCH IV! (Oct 27th, 2013)
Post by: NENick on October 23, 2013, 05:22:59 PM
That's okay----we'll be out there until sundown on Friday, to monitor the bays so that no one shoots them up.  C'mon out and take a look.
I'll try and get out there around 1800. I'm not an ENGC member. Will I have any trouble getting in?
Title: Re: ENPS Presents: ZOMBIE MATCH IV! (Oct 27th, 2013)
Post by: dcjulie on October 23, 2013, 09:09:51 PM
Well, you should remedy that little non-membership issue SOON! :)
Title: Re: ENPS Presents: ZOMBIE MATCH IV! (Oct 27th, 2013)
Post by: JTH on October 24, 2013, 07:53:57 PM
I'll try and get out there around 1800. I'm not an ENGC member. Will I have any trouble getting in?

I'm going to be there about noon, and the gate will be left open as a work day.  Anyone who can come help---make sure to check in with the RO, and when he asks for your member card, tell him that you are there to help set up for the Zombie Match in the pistol bays.

Then come on down!

Setup tomorrow, staff will finish the setup and shoot on Saturday---and then Sunday is the big day.

Bring ammo and guns---it's time to shoot zombies!
Title: Re: ENPS Presents: ZOMBIE MATCH IV! (Oct 27th, 2013)
Post by: abbafandr on October 24, 2013, 07:59:55 PM
Well, you should remedy that little non-membership issue SOON! :)

Definitely remedy that little membership issue.  This a great facility that I, sadly, under utilize myself :(
Title: Re: ENPS Presents: ZOMBIE MATCH IV! (Oct 27th, 2013)
Post by: NENick on October 25, 2013, 03:19:21 PM
Hey guys, I won't able to get out of work to make it out there in time. Have a great time!
Title: Re: ENPS Presents: ZOMBIE MATCH IV! (Oct 27th, 2013)
Post by: JTH on October 25, 2013, 10:12:24 PM
Online pre-registration for the Zombie Match is now closed.

If you didn't get signed up, that doesn't mean you can't shoot---it just means you need to show up EARLY on Sunday to get registered and squadded.  Registration starts at 7am and closes at 8:30am (and if you come in at 8:29 to register and there is a line, we aren't gonna be happy with you) so get there early to make sure you get a spot.

We want to accommodate as many shooters as we can, and raise as much money as we can for the Marines---however, there is a point where we need to close registration so the match can get started, and so that everyone who DID register on time can actually enjoy shooting.  Please, don't inconvenience everyone else by showing up late and expecting us to make an exception for you. 

Come at 7am, get registered, and have a good time shooting with the rest of us.  See you at the range!
Title: Re: ENPS Presents: ZOMBIE MATCH IV! (Oct 27th, 2013)
Post by: dcjulie on October 25, 2013, 10:15:14 PM
Set-up went amazingly well (I "supervised" the manual labor) :)

Pre-registration for the match is closed.

We have well over 100 shooters overall this year, with over 90 registered to shoot on Sunday.  This speaks VOLUMES about the caliber of people we have in this area.  The Marine's Toys for Tots Program will be getting another great bounty from the match!  I will try to get some photos taken while out at the range this weekend to post on the ENPS facebook site (I'll try to post some here, too).

You can still walk-on on Sunday morning, but if you are thinking about doing that, you need to get to the range EARLY.  Registration will END at 8:30am.
Title: Re: ENPS Presents: ZOMBIE MATCH IV! (Oct 27th, 2013)
Post by: OnTheFly on October 25, 2013, 11:34:14 PM
Set-up went amazingly well (I "supervised" the manual labor) :)

Pre-registration for the match is closed.

We have well over 100 shooters overall this year, with over 90 registered to shoot on Sunday.  This speaks VOLUMES about the caliber of people we have in this area.  The Marine's Toys for Tots Program will be getting another great bounty from the match!  I will try to get some photos taken while out at the range this weekend to post on the ENPS facebook site (I'll try to post some here, too).

You can still walk-on on Sunday morning, but if you are thinking about doing that, you need to get to the range EARLY.  Registration will END at 8:30am.

So since I have pre-registered, and IF I can make it (due to previously communicated family issues), can we show up at 8:31 and still be ok, or do we need to be there early regardless?

Fly
Title: Re: ENPS Presents: ZOMBIE MATCH IV! (Oct 27th, 2013)
Post by: JTH on October 26, 2013, 06:15:57 AM
So since I have pre-registered, and IF I can make it (due to previously communicated family issues), can we show up at 8:31 and still be ok, or do we need to be there early regardless?

Still need to be there early to finish the registration process.  Show up, check in, give your donation, make sure your division is correct, pick up your scoresheet.

Before 8:30.  :)
Title: Re: ENPS Presents: ZOMBIE MATCH IV! (Oct 27th, 2013)
Post by: greg58 on October 26, 2013, 09:34:56 AM
Well, you should remedy that little non-membership issue SOON! :)

Will there be information about joining the Gun Club available tomorrow?
I have been thinking about it, but I don't know the process. Do I need a sponsor?

Thanks Greg58
Title: Re: ENPS Presents: ZOMBIE MATCH IV! (Oct 27th, 2013)
Post by: OnTheFly on October 26, 2013, 10:39:37 AM
Before 8:30. 

Roger...Wilco.

Fly
Title: Re: ENPS Presents: ZOMBIE MATCH IV! (Oct 27th, 2013)
Post by: dcjulie on October 26, 2013, 05:14:02 PM
Will there be information about joining the Gun Club available tomorrow?
I have been thinking about it, but I don't know the process. Do I need a sponsor?

Thanks Greg58

No, there won't be any information about the club at the match tomorrow.  However, the ENGC website has all the information you need. :)   http://engc.us/member.shtml (http://engc.us/member.shtml)
You do not need a sponsor, but I'd suggest you join sooner rather than later.
Title: Re: ENPS Presents: ZOMBIE MATCH IV! (Oct 27th, 2013)
Post by: JTH on October 26, 2013, 05:24:49 PM
Staff shot the match today---and had a seriously good time.  (We spent a LOT of time laughing.)

Stages seem to be solid and straightforward.  (Which is NOT the same as "easy".  Make good stage plans, folks!) 

Remember---even if you pre-registered, you still need to check in and get your scoresheet tomorrow prior to the end of registration.  We'll have a line for people who have pre-registered (that one will move fast) and a line for the OTHER people who still need to register.  Remember, the earlier you register, the better this will work for everyone.  Besides, you WANT to get there to register by 7:30---that gives you time to walk all of the stages so you know how to shoot them!

New shooter/safety briefing at 8:40am, with the shooter's meeting at 9am.  We'll start shooting right after that.  See you at the range tomorrow!
Title: Re: ENPS Presents: ZOMBIE MATCH IV! (Oct 27th, 2013)
Post by: camus on October 27, 2013, 05:25:58 PM
That was a fun match. Now one would think one couldn't miss a full size IPSC metric target painted with blaring red paint but given the threat infection, sometimes nerves get the best of you. Fortunately our squad had a dude rolling a thompson. :laugh:


Again like last year, this match was a lot fun, lots of shooters, and challenging. I am exhausted, so a big tip of the hat to the RO's and others who put it together then came out to again today to manage the match.

Cheers.

Title: Re: ENPS Presents: ZOMBIE MATCH IV! (Oct 27th, 2013)
Post by: greg58 on October 27, 2013, 06:33:23 PM
A big thanks to all involved today, we raised some money and toys for a great cause. ;D
We had a lot of fun, a beautiful day, a tasty lunch thanks to some scouts, a great facility, and everyone came home in one piece thanks to some dedicated people watching out for us.
I too shot with the guy with the Thompson, his theory was if you had to shoot it 3 times, 7 was better, you can't be too sure when dealing with Zombies!!
I shot my Marlin Camp 9 carbine, and it performed better than I did, but I'm learning...

Greg58
Title: Re: ENPS Presents: ZOMBIE MATCH IV! (Oct 27th, 2013)
Post by: JTH on October 27, 2013, 07:06:03 PM
Thanks to everyone for coming out to shoot the match---we raised about $1497, and donated several huge boxes of toys to the Marine Toys-For-Tots Foundation.  We had 118 guns shooting the match, which beat last year by 16.

Good work, people.  :)  (Next year:  possibly 9 stages, and MORE SHOOTERS!)

Hopefully everyone had a good time.  Results are up: 

http://precisionresponse.4t.com/Zombie1/ZResults.html (http://precisionresponse.4t.com/Zombie1/ZResults.html)

...and remember that Sean Naylor received the Tactical Bacon, so we now know where to go when needing food.  (If you have no idea what I'm talking about---apparently, you had to be there.)

Good to see everyone out there shooting.

....now come and watch the USPSA pistol match next Sunday.  :)
Title: Re: ENPS Presents: ZOMBIE MATCH IV! (Oct 27th, 2013)
Post by: abbafandr on October 27, 2013, 07:11:49 PM
....now come and watch the USPSA pistol match next Sunday.  :)

The deuce with watching, I'm gonna shoot it ;D