Helping out the Boy Scouts, etc.

Mr H · Apr 1, 2014

Summer and camp will be here before we realize it, so here is what I'm suggesting we do, as the firearms community in Maryland, to help out kids who will need support again this year.

We need commitments of .22 ammunition. Really, I don't think it'll matter a whit whether it's LR, short, or even subsonic. For single shot use, they should all be "more than none".

So what I'm proposing is this...

Please commit to one (or more) of the following:

--For every 2 rounds of .22 you shoot at the range, donate one. So, for every 100 spent, give 50 to the kids.

--Commit to an amount per week, whether it's as little as 50, or a brick.

--Donate a fixed amount, and be done with it.

--Work with a retailer or even a wholesaler, to see what they will be willing to donate.

Any of these will help.

I'd like to set a starting goal of 10,000 rounds each, for Baltimore Area and National Capital Councils. Not sure what to set for Mason-Dixon, Delmarva, and such...

Honestly I see no reason for MDS not to come through. We'll run this through May 31

Post your commitment, to which council, and keep your post current with any changes you make as we go.

I'll update with additional information as we go. Anyone who is involved in any council-level activities, please let me know so we can coordinate efforts.

Thanks in advance!!!

Mr H · Apr 1, 2014

For Baltimore Area Council, I will start with one 325 box, and add as I can.

Also adding the 100 rounds 're-gifted' from the recent karma.

chale127 · Apr 1, 2014

Let me see what I have at home and I'm sure I'm good for a couple hundred.
Details on collection point(s)? I could just toss it out the window on my way down your street...lol

Mr H · Apr 1, 2014

I'd be happy to be a collection point.

chale127 · Apr 1, 2014

Put me down for 525rds...I'd be happy to shuttle any ammo down from the City since I work smack dab in the middle of it

Sent from my rewired speak and spell

mcbruzdzinski · Apr 2, 2014

I know that Paul Shinol at Constitutional Firearms is willing to work with Boy Scout and other groups (4-H) on prices for .22.

Mr H · Apr 2, 2014

Good to know... thanks

Sundazes · Apr 2, 2014

I will check with our troop tomorrow night and see how they are fairing for 22. We also have a camping trip the 11th at broad creek where the ranges will be open. Our troop is large, so I think they have it covered. I am new here since my son bridged last spring. I will be one of the RSO's for the camping trip.
Our shooting sports coordinator is also on the Balt Area council, so he would know. Either way, put me down for a brick.

ETA: I could be the collection point for north of the city. I am in the Timonium Area

Mr H · Apr 2, 2014

Just for round numbers, if someone says "brick", I'm going to call it 500, unless you specify otherwise.

ken792 · Apr 2, 2014

Last year, NCAC received I think 26k rounds in donation (probably mostly from here). People either brought it to the headquarters in Bethesda or shipped it down to Goshen. The rest of the ammo we needed we either bought at ridiculous cost (I think we shelled out at least $0.40 a round at one point) or got from ATK when they set aside ammo for BSA/4H at cost.

mcbruzdzinski · Apr 2, 2014

Another thought is to contact MD State Rifle and Pistol Association to see if Andrea Miller can work on getting NRA grants to help fund your effort.

I am not sure how any of the grant stuff works so Andrea would be a good start.

Mr H · Apr 2, 2014

good idea... let me hit up my contact over there, and see what's up

thanks!

browning guy · Apr 2, 2014

I will donate a brick from my personal stash!

also I will get Bob to pony up a brick from the shop so between us will will donate 1,000 rounds of .22 lr !

Mr H · Apr 2, 2014

You're OK, no matter what anyone sez.

Kelson1066 · Apr 2, 2014

If someone can provide a POC for the Frederick area I have 300 22lr WWB I'm willing to donate.

Mr H · Apr 2, 2014

Kelson1066 said:
If someone can provide a POC for the Frederick area I have 300 22lr WWB I'm willing to donate.

I believe Frederick is in Mason-Dixon.

If no one steps up, you could be POC, or we can direct it to BAC.

But thanks, in any case!!!

Laddertowr · Apr 2, 2014

As the proud parent of a Eagle scout (troop 1688) put me down for a box of 525

jonnyl · Apr 2, 2014

Kelson1066 said:
If someone can provide a POC for the Frederick area I have 300 22lr WWB I'm willing to donate.

Same here, I can spare a brick. I'll ship if needed, or am happy to drop off somewhere. (AGC, Local shop, etc..)

BRONZ · Apr 2, 2014

Did you guys go through the Federal/CCI program this year.

Clubs up to 15,000
and
Camps up 50,000.

Man, thats alot of ammo.

We are getting 15k this year.

Mr H · Apr 2, 2014

BRONZ said:
Did you guys go through the Federal/CCI program this year.

Clubs up to 15,000
and
Camps up 50,000.

Man, thats alot of ammo.

We are getting 15k this year.

I haven't been directly involved in Scouting for several years... this is just something I've been wanting to organize for some time.

Helping out the Boy Scouts, etc.

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