The days of summer?

When does summer get here? Didn't we swim across here last time?

Ice Safety - Save yourself!

Make a set of ice rescue claws

Instructions for Making Ice Claws

1. Get two 4" pieces of wooden doweling the size of a broom handle or a little larger. Whatever material you select, it should float in case you drop the claws while struggling.
2. Drive a stout nail into one end of each dowel. This should be a hardened 16 penny or larger concrete nail.
3. Use a file to sharpen the nail heads to a point.
4. Drill a hole into the dowels (in the end opposite the nail) and tie a length of strong cord through the hole so a pick is on each end "jump-rope" fashion. You may also drill a hole in the ends alongside the nails so the nail on the other pick can nest in the hole, keeping both points covered. Keep the picks in your pocket for quick emergency access if you or a companion do break through.

Ice safety tips

***Many ice drownings involve children. When your child is near the ice, you should be near your child.
***Avoid alcoholic beverages when you're on the ice. They can make you feel colder and slow down your reaction time in case of an ice emergency.
***Carry two large nails to use as ice picks to pull yourself out if you fall through the ice.
***Never drive on the ice at night.
***Avoid pressure ridges, and areas with current if you do choose to drive on the ice.
***Drive with your windows down and doors partially open to avoid becoming trapped if your car breaks through.

Ruger LCP Recall

In case you missed it, Ruger recently received reports that certain LCP pistols can discharge when dropped onto a hard surface with a round in the chamber. Ruger would like to retrofit all older LCP pistols with an upgraded hammer mechanism and other functional upgrades added since the pistol's introduction at no charge to the consumer.
All LCP pistols bearing prefix "370" (that is, serial number 370-XXXX) may be affected. Newly manufactured and retrofitted "370" prefix LCP pistols with the new hammer mechanism installed have been marked with a diamond in the flat portion of the slot just behind and below the hammer. Going forward, new pistols will be marked with the serial number prefix "371). Pistols with the "371" prefix are not affected.
To arrange for retrofitting, visit www.ruger.com/lcprecall and fill out the on-line form, e-mail lcprecall@ruger.com, call (800) 784-3701 or fax (928) 541-8873. Your name, address, telephone number and LCP serial number will be needed.

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dangerous trampolines

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training

A local Police Department recently used the Club House and Range for certification training during their transition to new service firearms.