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actually it is been done like this currently running 3 person teams so 1 shooter 2 observers (12 people shooting at a time) because space is limited but when the drills become dynamic then only 2 shooters can go at a time. As for the 1/1 SO not all of the participants are experienced enough to watch themselves wouldn't feel comfortable with them watching some one with evenless experience where experience could have anticipated a foul move coming. Especially  when im responsible to answer the WTF happened questions. We are continuing to improve and grow this to be effective as possible.

Understood, not saying you and the rest of the RSOs aren't watching but being augmented.  in general it is basic safety concepts and not hard to watch for muzzle downrange or finger on the trigger.  This is 101 talking about and everyone should have it in them from the get go.  Build confidence, responsibility and active safety participation right at the start.  Watching over "Dynamic" exercise is another matter and will vary of course, may not even want anyone else up there depending on the course.

So what 2 new clubs are being formed?

Just an FYI, from what I have seen on different weather forecast models for saturday, it might be a wet one.  I don't have a canopy, so if someone does have a canopy and would be so kind to let me use a small corner to put my bags I would be most grateful.   

So what 2 new clubs are being formed?

which 2 clubs are you referring to?

Just an FYI, from what I have seen on different weather forecast models for saturday, it might be a wet one.  I don't have a canopy, so if someone does have a canopy and would be so kind to let me use a small corner to put my bags I would be most grateful.   

some say 50% chance of rain
others say 50% chance of storms
shoot goes on rain or shine

some say 50% chance of rain
others say 50% chance of storms
shoot goes on rain or shine

That's good, I took off of work to go...

Can you give more information about the "free shoot", like does everyone mean everyone? skill level? and what do you shoot at? Of course I do understand that safety always comes first.

you shoot at various targets about 15yards away.

bring empty 2 liter or gallon plastic bottles! more fun than shooting paper imo.

or you can bring the skinny 1"x2" wood to stick into the rusty frame holders to set up paper targets. people just use clamps or staples or tape to hold it all together. they dont bolt them together like most guys on the rifle side. its just a flimsy temporary and easy to set up thing because the freeshoot is only an hour or so.

That's good, I took off of work to go...

flash flood watch until 6 am sunday...

I was thinking for these events, we should get a roster of active members and send out mass texts to announce any events. I can see it getting intense in terms of message traffic but might be good for getting a hold of people faster.

I was thinking for these events, we should get a roster of active members and send out mass texts to announce any events. I can see it getting intense in terms of message traffic but might be good for getting a hold of people faster.

are you talking about the range day itself or the flash flood warning?

we have the schedule set every 6 months, and announce details 1-2 weeks in advance
the class fills fast anyways, and the free shoot is usually one or two dozen additional people
the action bay is pretty crowded
notification is usually not a problem, the guys are mostly all online daily if not hourly
 

you shoot at various targets about 15yards away.

bring empty 2 liter or gallon plastic bottles! more fun than shooting paper imo.

or you can bring the skinny 1"x2" wood to stick into the rusty frame holders to set up paper targets. people just use clamps or staples or tape to hold it all together. they dont bolt them together like most guys on the rifle side. its just a flimsy temporary and easy to set up thing because the freeshoot is only an hour or so.

plastic bottles are great fun to shoot
i always bring 6+ bottles and everyone shoots 'em up

flash flood watch until 6 am sunday...

special weather statement for south shore of oahu
... RISK OF STRONG TO SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS TODAY THROUGH SATURDAY...
A POWERFUL UPPER LEVEL LOW WILL DIG SOUTH TOWARD THE ISLANDS LATER TODAY AND TONIGHT. AHEAD OF THIS LOW... THE ATMOSPHERE OVER THE ISLANDS WILL CONTINUE TO DESTABILIZE RAPIDLY.
SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED TO DEVELOP EARLY THIS AFTERNOON OVER THE ISLANDS. IN ADDITION TO THE THREAT FOR FLASH FLOODING... THE STRONGEST STORMS THIS AFTERNOON COULD PRODUCE STRONG GUSTY WINDS... FREQUENT LIGHTNING... INTENSE DOWNPOURS... AND FUNNEL CLOUDS.
TONIGHT AND SATURDAY... SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE. AS THE UPPER LOW APPROACHES THE ISLANDS... A FEW OF THESE STORMS COULD BECOME SEVERE. SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ARE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING DAMAGING WINDS AND HAIL THE SIZE OF QUARTERS OR LARGER... IN ADDITION TO FREQUENT LIGHTNING AND INTENSE RAINFALL.
BE READY FOR RAPID CHANGES IN THE WEATHER TODAY THROUGH SATURDAY. WHILE NOT EVERYONE WILL SEE INTENSE WEATHER... YOU SHOULD BE PREPARED TO MOVE INDOORS QUICKLY IF THE WEATHER APPEARS THREATENING OR THUNDER IS HEARD. THOSE WITH OUTDOOR PLANS SHOULD HAVE AN IMMEDIATE WAY TO GET WATCHES OR WARNINGS THAT MAY BE ISSUED TODAY THROUGH SATURDAY.

Awesome time to use a jacket! 

 A wise man once said... Quite a bit of raining,  just adds to the training... no be scared unless you made of sugar. If you are then please can you stir my tea.

I was thinking for these events, we should get a roster of active members and send out mass texts to announce any events. I can see it getting intense in terms of message traffic but might be good for getting a hold of people faster.

The HDF twitter account may just be the ticket.

Go here for the latest and greatest: https://twitter.com/HiDefenseFdn

The HDF twitter account may just be the ticket.

Go here for the latest and greatest: https://twitter.com/HiDefenseFdn

I'm still not... up on twitter 100% lol  I guess I can stop slacking.   Just so much shit in my head goes on, that I forgot about a few things all the time =p twitter is one of them.   Will up the game up though.

I'm still not... up on twitter 100% lol  I guess I can stop slacking.   Just so much shit in my head goes on, that I forgot about a few things all the time =p twitter is one of them.   Will up the game up though.

5:30 am weather report- east side
winds are light from the south
mid-level overcast
can see lightning from the south, but far away- cannot hear thunder
watch weather reports and satellites for more details

5:30 am weather report- east side
winds are light from the south
mid-level overcast
can see lightning from the south, but far away- cannot hear thunder
watch weather reports and satellites for more details

6:25 am update
skies clearing
no more lightning from south
keep checking weather reports, though
shoot is on no matter what