MICHIGAN COALITION FOR

RESPONSIBLE GUN OWNERS

"Promoting safe use and ownership of firearms

through education, litigation, and legislation."

MONDAY E'NEWS

MCRGO Upper Peninsula Picnic

MCRGO is moving to Sagola Township Sportsmen's Club for this year's Upper Peninsula Picnic. The event is on Sunday, September 17. The event time and location are in the Upcoming Events box at the bottom of this newsletter.

The picnic is free to attend and is open to all members and guests of MCRGO and Sagola Township Sportsmen's Club as well as the general public. MCRGO will serve cheeseburgers, chips, and beverages at no cost. You are encouraged to bring a dish to pass.

This year's picnic will include an open pistol and rifle range with instructors on hand. You are welcome to bring your firearms, ammunition, ear & eye protection to the event. MCRGO will also debut its new laser Interactive Training Simulator for those who wish to try it.

New and renewal MCRGO memberships will be offered at the picnic at a discounted $20 event rate. MCRGO hats will also be available for $20. Defensive carry is welcome at the picnic.

MCRGO Fall Firearms Festival

MCRGO's Fall Festival returns to Jackson this year with Kickin' Brass serving as the host club. The festival, in its sixth year, is open to the public at no cost for admission. The festival will be held on Saturday, September 23. The event time and location are in the Upcoming Events box at the bottom of this newsletter.

As with past years, there will be both pistol and rifle shooting competitions with the $10 competitors' fee to benefit the MCRGO Legal Foundation. This year's competitions include pistol marksmanship (.38/9mm to .45, iron sights only), one handed pistol (.38/9mm to .45, iron sights only), 200 yard rifle marksmanship (scopes allowed), and 10-round modern rifle dueling trees.

The event includes firearms seminars, Q&A with elected officials regarding firearms policy, and MCRGO's new laser Interactive Training Simulator for those who wish to try it. Cheeseburgers, bratwurst, hot dogs, chips, pop, and water will be provided at no cost.

New and renewal MCRGO memberships will be offered at the picnic at a discounted $20 event rate. MCRGO hats will also be available for $20. Defensive carry is welcome at the picnic.

UPCOMING EVENTS

MCRGO Upper Peninsula Picnic

Sunday, September 17, 2023 from 10 AM to 1 PM CDT at location (11 AM to 2 PM EDT)

Sagola Township Sportsmen's Club; W8470 Sawyer Lake Road; Channing, MI

Open to MCRGO members and the public at no cost, no RSVP is necessary.

MCRGO Fall Firearms Festival

Saturday, September 23, 2023 from 11 AM to 4 PM EDT

Kickin' Brass Gun Range; 2881 N. Portage Rd.; Leoni, MI (Jackson County)

Open to MCRGO members and the public at no cost, no RSVP is necessary.

MCRGO Annual Meeting

Friday, December 1, 2023 from 11 AM to 2 PM EST

Coral Gables Restaurant; 2838 Grand River Ave.; East Lansing, MI 48823

Only open to MCRGO members. Due to limited seating, please RSVP to [email protected].

MCRGO will provide a pizza & salad buffet with coffee, pop, and water. Donations voluntary.