Any Griffith Izaak Members?

[Z-Glock23]

I was just wondering if there is anyone on here that are members on the Griffith,IN Izaak Walton?

 

[jedi]

Not a member but what is the question regarding the club?
A good discussion of the club can be found here:
https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...k_walron_league_of_america_-_griffith_in.html

groovatron is a member and he posted this #26 on link above

I am a memeber of the Griffith Isaac Walton League. Correct. the rifle range is two bench rests....one at 25 and one at 50 yards. You must shoot from a rest position. They do have an excellent trap facility. Membership is $65 a year with a one time registration/key fee of like $25 or something. You also must volunteer for a total of 10 hours of service within the first year as a member. After that, all you have to do is pay your dues. They have three small lakes with boat access (trolling motor only) They also have a nice little archery range in the woods with a tree stand. I recently became a member and I have already brought up the fact that you can't practice self-defensive pistol wielding from a bench position. It is my goal to make this happen. They have the space, I think it is just a safety issue and someone taking charge. If a self-defense class or something of the like was to happen there, I am sure that they would make arrangements to use the trap range for such an event. I joined because I live literally 2 blocks away and it's a great place to hit up after work to plink a .22 or drown a worm. You do need to be a member to use the range. There is trap shooting open to the public on thursdays starting around 2pm untill 10pm....(yes, they have lights)...You must have a sponsor to join, which is pretty easy. I walked in there one day during a kids archery clinic, and started talking to an older gentleman that ended up sponsoring me. If anyone on INGO is interested in becoming a member or would like more information, I'd be glad to help. I would also be happy to sponsor any INGO members. This would basically entail going to one of the meetings, listening to minutes, and having a few beers. It's a pretty layed back place.

 

[jedi]

Hey groovatron are you still a member of the Griffith Izaak?

Did they ever re-do the rules for the range so you don't have to shoot sitting from the bench?

When you say (trolling motor only) does this mean no canoes on the lakes?

Have you camped there?

They still doing the public skeey shot days? What does one need to go?

Thanks and sorry for the thread revise was cleaning out my old subs when I noticed this one.

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[groovatron]

Hey groovatron are you still a member of the Griffith Izaak?

Yes

Did they ever re-do the rules for the range so you don't have to shoot sitting from the bench?

No, but it is still in my plans. To tell the truth, I haven't been very active in meetings this summer. I have been super busy and have only gone there to fish and shoot.

When you say (trolling motor only) does this mean no canoes on the lakes?

No, it means that any boat that is being used can only have electic motors. Unless your canoe has a gas motor, you are fine. Canoe's are actually ideal for those lakes. The back one is the best for fishing and only accesible via boat.

Have you camped there?

Nope.

They still doing the public skeey shot days? What does one need to go?

Yes. Thursdays. I believe it starts around early afternoon and gos all the way to 10pm.....(they have lights) All you need is a shotgun, ammo (can purchase there) and money.....(if I remember right, it's $4-5 a round, slightly less for members).

 

[jedi]

When you say (trolling motor only) does this mean no canoes on the lakes?

No, it means that any boat that is being used can only have electic motors. Unless your canoe has a gas motor, you are fine. Canoe's are actually ideal for those lakes. The back one is the best for fishing and only accesible via boat.


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Have you camped there?

Nope.



They still doing the public skeey shot days? What does one need to go?

Yes. Thursdays. I believe it starts around early afternoon and gos all the way to 10pm.....(they have lights) All you need is a shotgun, ammo (can purchase there) and money.....(if I remember right, it's $4-5 a round, slightly less for members).


Have you gone to these events?
Is it free to just go and see? I've got a SG but only buckshot and slugs and it's tactical-done (specops stock, light, etc) which I suspect is "overkill" for this. Do you know what type of shells they use for this? Birdshot??? Yes n00b at all these questions.

 

[Cru]

as far as shooting skeet, we use "target loads," so I'm guessing that's what you'd want.

 

[groovatron]

as far as shooting skeet, we use "target loads," so I'm guessing that's what you'd want.

Yep....pretty much this. Usually anything from #6-#8 shot. I usually use the cheap winchester universal target loads from walmart. They also sell cheap shot there for a good price.

@jediagh........If you haven't shot trap before, I would suggest trying in a more relaxed environment. Some of these old timers get pretty serious about the sport There is a small amount of rules and etiquette involved. It's pretty easy to pick up on. You are allowed to observe. The first time I went, I saw an old friend so it relaxed me a bit. I would offer to go with you, but thurs. nights hardley ever work out for me. I think if we brought a clay thrower to one of the NWI shoots, we would run down the street and shoot some clays. It's loads of fun and will get you used to the action. I can't make it out to this next one, but hopefully the one after that. Also, Kingsbury has a decent clay range. They have nice manual throwers that are free to use. It's a great place to learn. All you need is clays, ammo, and a gun. (and yes, your tacticool SG is fine to use. I actually think its a great way to get some practice with them) I'm pretty sure Melensdad used to shoot trap.....he could probably show you a thing or two

 

[jedi]

thanks groovatron my list of items to request for next time @ the MEET & SHOOT is growing and growing. LOL!!!

 

[Dawall]

Great organization and a nice place. I have helped them with a few kids day events and other charitable functions with Bobby Wright. Great people and a excellent wild game dinner. Very sportsman like conduct and a asset to the community. Keep it up.

 

[jedi]

It lives!!! It lives!!! Part 2.

Hey groovatron are you still a member of the Griffith Izaak?

Did they ever re-do the rules for the range so you don't have to shoot sitting from the bench? You mentioned that this past summer you were busy. What about this past fall?



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[groovatron]

Not yet sir, but you will be the first to know when it happens.......promise.

I did get a good response with the possibility of setting up some defensive pistol this summer. I'll let you know.

 

[jedi]

total, total fail then groovatron.
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I wanna join so I can have a REAL close range but alas I'm waiting for you to get the rules changed.

 

[groovatron]

I have accomplished things you do not know of my son.

 

[PTinbound]

Okay, I can't take it anymore. Sorry for resurrecting this thread, but Mr. Groovatron, how do I join? I live over in Dyer and just need a place relatively close by to go shoot, canoe, and take my daughter camping. Any thoughts?

 

[tv1217]

Do they allow full auto there? I've heard full auto gunfire while working in Griffith a couple times and assumed it was coming from there.

 

[jedi]

Okay, I can't take it anymore. Sorry for resurrecting this thread, but Mr. Groovatron, how do I join? I live over in Dyer and just need a place relatively close by to go shoot, canoe, and take my daughter camping. Any thoughts?

Ah me thinks you did not read the related thread (#2 post on this thread) which is located here:
https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...aak_walron_league_of_america_griffith_in.html

Membership info from their website:
http://sites.google.com/site/griffithchapter/membership-information

The fees, range rules and new member info docs can be found there.
Short answer go to one of their meetings

From their website:
Our membership meets every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month where the membership and Board of Directors discuss pertinant issues concerning the club and conservation issues of Northwest Indiana and the nation.

fill out their form, pay your dues and due some time (i think) and you are in. Perhaps with of your you their now you might get the range rules changed. Right now you can ONLY shoot while sitting at the bench.

Do they allow full auto there? I've heard full auto gunfire while working in Griffith a couple times and assumed it was coming from there.

That is a NEGATIVE on the full auto. They only have 2 lanes for handgun/rifle. I think it's 25 and 50 yards but don't remember. They have a much bigger skeet shoot area and an active skeet shoot group. The rifle/handgun "range" seemd like an afterthought for them and/or they might not have many active members interested in that from what I was able to tell.


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[meyer4589]

I pretty much grew up there as a kid, my dad was an early member there back in the 80s, but left because he didn't like how the club was being run, and all the political drama crap that was going on there at the time.
But they do have an awesome 3D archery shoot once a month with 30 3D targets, and they still get a good turn out on Thursday nights for their trap shoots.

 

[PTinbound]

Ok, Jediagh, you got me. I'll go read it now with my head in shame...

 

[jedi]

Ok, Jediagh, you got me. I'll go read it now with my head in shame...

Oh no worries what's even MORE SHAMEFULL is you are the winner of these cookies!

 

[groovatron]

Okay, I can't take it anymore. Sorry for resurrecting this thread, but Mr. Groovatron, how do I join? I live over in Dyer and just need a place relatively close by to go shoot, canoe, and take my daughter camping. Any thoughts?

I would be glad to show you around sometime. Basically, you need a sponsor. You go to a meeting, introduce yourself, and fill out the app. Then you sign the paperwork on a separate day. It's currently $65 a year plus a one time registration fee ($25?) The you must put in 10 hours of service the first year....(bingo night, garbage pickup, help with an event, etc.) The place would be great for canoeing. I've never camped there but you can. Like previously posted, the "rifle" range has much to be desired. I use it often because it's practically my back yard. I sight in rifles there and function check projects. I hope to make it loosen up a bit, but we'll see. I may just open my own range in the near future in NWI......ya never know