Kriefski is week one top gun.

Hats off to Mike for pacing the field to begin our 5th year of trap shooting. Once again it was a great night at the club. 

And they're off!

The 2009 trap season is officially underway. Tonight was a bank night which means your score is only used if you miss a night of shooting during the season. We have one more bank night and then the real fun begins in two weeks. John was the Top Gun tonight and we shot great as a team and believe me when I say, "The State of the Union is strong!"

Above: Mike Kriefski, Shawn Harper, John Krull, Alex Schmalz, and Curt Hanke.

Gage Earns His Stripes

Gage, the official dog of the UCB, has earned the first of his four AKC Junior Hunter stripes at the Pine Island Testing Grounds in Portage, Wisconsin. Gage is shown here with his owner and two-time UCB Trap Champion, Mike Kriefski. Mike and Gage will represent the Local 505 and earn their next stripe on May 16 & 17 at the Ottawa Testing Grounds. Good luck brothers.

God Bless America

If a picture is worth a thousand words, then I better shut up and let this picture do the talking. 

The State of the Union

Fellow Americans. Based on our practice tonight I am pleased to announce the state of our Union is strong. The Clay Busters are united and posed for a strong showing in 2009. If A.S. can  shoot consistently like he shot tonight he may just contend for the UCB Top Gun title. Stu isn't putting any money on him yet but I have a good feeling about his chances.

Spring Training Gets Underway

There has been a Robin sitting on the peak of my roof each morning and I am taking that as a clear sign it's time to head out to the Oregon Sportsman's Club. There were a few early birds dusting the cobwebs off their shotguns tonight. The trap machine was having some serious issues but it was great to get out in the fresh air and clear my head. Nothings spells relief like, Boom, Boom, Boom!

Locked and Reloading

This weekend marked the 2nd annual pilgrimage to Recob's Target Shop for reloading supplies. Business is booming at Recob's and I almost wasn't able to get the Remington 209 primers that I love so dearly. People are so afraid of the current administrations anti-gun policies they are stocking piling ammo at an alarming rate. "All kinds of rumors flying around," exclaimed the woman behind the counter. 

Anyhow, the Official UCB reloading factory is in full operation. We are running on a workforce of three – one reloader and two apprentice box fillers and accountants. 52 boxes and 6 shells complete and counting.

Anonymous TK Revealed

If you are a loyal follower of the UCB of America blog, you may have noticed the occasional blog comment on our postings from an anonymous source known only as TK. An extremely reliable source has shared this photo to which they are certain is the TK commenter. 

This blogger is very fond of how the presumed TK wears their blaze orange stocking cap over a billed cap. Well played TK. Well-played indeed. I know, I know "that's what she said."

Thanks for the comments TK and please keep them coming.

Mount That Gun Boy. Mount It Real Good.

In just about 79 days we are going to walk up to the line and begin our 2009 trap season. To ensure we are ready to give those clay targets some serious hell, I recommend getting down in the basement and start mounting your gun. Practice your stance while smoothly pushing the gun forward and pulling the stock back into your shoulder. It will help build muscle memory and get you reunited with your gun after our long, cold, #@$%! winter.

Braving Ol' Man Winter

 

The temperature warmed to a balmy 14 degrees tonight in Southern Wisconsin which prompted a quick trip out to the Sportsman's Club. Mike brought out his new toy, the Benelli Ultra Lite, and he proceeded to pound the clay. Spring is just around the corner boys and our league starts in a mere 3 months.