In my time serving as the President of the West Victor Valley Shooting Club I feel the reward of serving the club and its members. There is a tremendous amount of camaraderie and fun within the sport of shooting. I am very fortunate to have such a great group of people coming into our club. I feel that what we do here at this club shall be passed on to our future generations.

     I've been hunting and shooting ever since I was able to hold a gun, thanks to my father. Hopefully, I can pass on to other members at WVVSC the knowledge and enthusiasm for the sport of shooting instilled in me by my father and my family.

     My favorite type of shooting is Cowboy Action and Black Powder. We hold Black Powder shoots at the club on the Sunday's of the month that has 5 Sundays. So if you like black powder shooting please make it a point to come out on those special months as there is not many in a year.

     See you at the range for our weekly events.

     I am a strong supporter of the second amendment and I am the N.R.A. Recruiter for the Club.

     I am now the Senior Junior Instructor with my husband, the Range Director as my assistant. I strongly believe in children learning about firearms, knowing the safety aspects and just what a firearm can do if not handled properly. I also strongly believe in women knowing how to shoot and I do not like it when someone will say that they are afraid of a firearm, but they have never fired a firearm in their life.

     My biggest thing is safety. Safety on the range and safety when off the range. If you are at the range and I see you doing something that I think is unsafe, I will tell you. Please don't take offense to this, because most people who know me know that I am a very outspoken person, regardless of who you are.

     I really enjoy being in this club and, of course, all of our fine members. There are a few people who need a little more training, but that will come in time and persistent reminders. For all of you who know me, you know I am persistent, only because I want to ensure our members and club stays safe!

     I will see you at the range!

     I've always enjoyed shooting but hadn’t for quite a while, so just a couple of years ago I was just looking for a place where I could go and safely shoot. At that time I only owned a couple of guns.

     I learned about the WVVSC through a friend of mine and I was pleasantly surprised at the facilities when I first visited the club. I knew after that first visit I would have the opportunity to learn more about firearms and firearm safety as everyone was so helpful, but what I didn’t expect was that I would find so many wonderful people who have since become my friends and “second family”.

     Not only are the members a great bunch of people to be around but so many times I was given the opportunity to shoot different types of weapons and different loads of ammo that I immediately became “hooked” and now I personally own 14 different types of fire arms.

     I especially like the black powder shoots and never in my wildest dreams ever thought that I would enjoy it so much. I really encourage all the members to come to the different shoots but I warn you that you too may become hooked just as I did.

     So again, I would like to thank everyone for making me feel so welcome and entrusting me with the opportunity to serve on the board.

     See you at the Sunday shoots.

     I work in close harmony with my wife, Linda Lee, to support the range goals and ideas as well as promoting range safety. It is very important that we observe all safety measures for the protection of all and the continued operations of the range. Failure of personnel observing range safety protocols will eventually result in someone getting hurt and we want to avoid that.

     I look forward to seeing you at the range. Remember, safety first to enjoy the sport.

     A little on my background. I was born and raised in Southern California. After graduating from high school I left for a stint in the U.S. Marine Corps. Twenty years later I decided it was time to finally retire (hence the nickname "Gunny"). I was then hired by the Pomona Police Department and served in several different assignments, finally retiring as a Sergeant in the Detective Bureau in August of 2010.

     My first exposure to firearms was with my Dad, and his Dad's old Winchester Model 94 lever action 30-30. I shot it a little bit and enjoyed it tremendously but did almost no further shooting to speak of until I went to Boot Camp. I did bit of shooting there!! After that, I was hooked. I shot when I could and became an Instructor and also shot as a member of a few different teams. I took my love of markmanship into my second career and became an instructor and Rangemaster, continuing to shoot whenever I could.

     I've lived in the High Desert for for almost 14 years and enjoy it, although it does get a little toasty for my taste. Starting at 0800 in the hot summer months was my idea for the summer club shoots on Sunday!!

     I have come to consider the club as a second family and enjoy spending time shooting with everyone and helping others enjoy their firearms and the exercise of their Second Amendment Rights.

     Shoot safely, come often, have fun!      Horace (Gunny)