Thunderbird Run 'n Gun, July 13, 2013 -- do you have what it takes?

[gmar]

Are you allergic to poison ivy?

I'm not immune from it. I'm guessing that I should probably wear pants?

 

[uncle money bags]

I'm not immune from it. I'm guessing that I should probably wear pants?

I know its out there and judging by what hensch has described, the area we will traversing is the route less traveled. I would expect poison ivy, thorns, felled trees, ticks, snakes, etc.

 

[henschman]

Footwear and pants are up to you... it is typical Oklahoma countryside with some fairly thick woods with (that will likely be home to greenbriars, ticks, poison ivy, etc.), fields, pastures, creek beds, dirt and such. And remember we are going to make you crawl under stuff.

I guess it sort of comes down to how tough/masochistic you are... there is a Texan who runs the Pecos Run 'n Gun in a sarong and flip flops. And then there are some who see this more as a readiness exercise and are running in their 2A situation/TEOTWAWKI gear, even if they could get by with lighter, faster stuff.

 

[jakerz]

Footwear and pants are up to you... it is typical Oklahoma countryside with some fairly thick woods with (that will likely be home to greenbriars, ticks, poison ivy, etc.), fields, pastures, creek beds, dirt and such. And remember we are going to make you crawl under stuff.

I guess it sort of comes down to how tough/masochistic you are... there is a Texan who runs the Pecos Run 'n Gun in a sarong and flip flops. And then there are some who see this more as a readiness exercise and are running in their 2A situation/TEOTWAWKI gear, even if they could get by with lighter, faster stuff.

I fall into the latter category myself. As cool as it would be to run a "tactical kilt", I think I'll stick with some BDU pants.

 

[FE1307]

Im signed up! Not sure on what gear or rig I will have by then, but I will be shooting a gen 4 glock 17 and a B.C.M middy. Here we go UMB game on!

 

[UnSafe]

Henschman, thanks for clarifying the time/ chances for delays/ etc. Guess I'll be bringing water and MAY rethink running shorts. I'm a minimalist, going to trim any load to the absolute essentials.

Should be nice and warm! Remember folks, event hydration starts 1-2 days prior to an event. Even volume depletion or mild dehydration sucks.

 

[english kanigit]

Should be nice and warm! Remember folks, event hydration starts 1-2 days prior to an event. Even volume depletion or mild dehydration sucks.

Good point but I bet natural selection will be in full force.

This sounds fun, I may have to get in on it!

Ek

 

[htownfister]

I'll admit that I am pretty excited about this. I have only done one 3-gun in the past and that was a blast. Going to try and hit the range on the weekends to work on my long distance shooting some more.

Any one from the fort sill/lawton area participating?

 

[heat-ar]

I am from lawton and i will be there.

 

[jakerz]

For any of you that are needing to get back into running, or want to be somewhat prepared for this event physically, I would suggest the "Couch to 5k" program. It's a good way to get back into running for those that have been out of the game for awhile.

Details can be found here:

http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

They also have an app for your smart phone that makes it real easy. Anyhow, good luck to all that enter this event.