Friends of VNSP

Instructors:

Xcel Sporting Clay Instruction - Tom Fiumarello – NSCA Certified
Tom is an excellent instructor no matter the skill level of the students and has become a great friend of us here at VNSP. His website has some great information and monthly tips to help you out. If you are looking for a lesson Tom has various locations in which he will meet you including VNSP
www.xcelsportingclayinstruction.com

Greg Johnson – NSCA Certified
Greg is also a close friend to us at VNSP. He does many things to help us out no matter what it might be… Instructions for clays, guiding pheasant hunts, video and photography of events or even working on our strawberry and sweet corn farm in the summer. Greg is also a dealer for Amsoil  synthetic oil products www.fourwindsynthetics.com

David Cruger – NSCA Certified - david@jetnet.com
David is a great help to the area shooting sports, whether it is all the shooting he does or all the internet work or helping the new shooter break targets. Dave takes care of the websites for both Ilion and Clinton and has created a great calendar online for all the clubs open times and events. http://www.jetnet.com/david/calendar

Here are some other local certified instructors that have spent time or helped out at VNSP
          Ed Powers – John Kleaka - Dave Cruger – Joe Chambrone
          -Information for these gentleman will be provided as received

Guides:

Adirondack Outfitters – Jeff Flansburg – Licensed Guide – 315-796-3104

Jeff is the father in law of Jason (clays manager) at VNSP and always ready to help out. If you are looking for a natural waterfowl (geese or ducks) or turkey hunt (bow or gun) you need look no further. Jeff is a very experienced hunter starting from the age of 3 out with his grandfather. The fall is a great time to setup a waterfowl hunt with Jeff and pheasant hunt at VNSP and have one great weekend.

The “Dreams Come True” Charter and Guide Service – www.dreamscometruecharters.com
Captain and Guide Rick Pecci – rickfish38@yahoo.com – 315-335-5489

Let Master Captain Rick Pecci show you a great time out on the lake or on the river. See his website for all the details and interactive blogs. If your looking for a full weekend spend a day fishing with Rick and a day and VNSP for the great Cast and Blast.

Links and related businesses:

Madison County Friends of the NRA – Ralph Myers – www.friendsofnra.org
Our local chapter has worked with us for 3 years now hosting the NRA Women’s and Youth Day. Each year the event has grown to the total of 70+ participants in 2008. the day is a chance for women and youth boys to try sporting clays and pheasant hunting with certified instruction at NO COST

K&K Trains and Hobby – Bill and George Koury – (315) 733-7948
There name might not say it but included in the Hobby is a nice Gun shop where you can count on two honest salesmen who are good friends of VNSP. Upstairs is a beautiful train shop but in the back down the stairs is a nice gun shop. They buy and sell new and used firearms of all sorts. They have many accessories and ammo. If they don’t have it just ask and they will find it for you.

The Gun Works of CNY – Gary Donovan – 315-363-7041 – http://cnygunworks.com
Whether your gun is an old worn favorite or a fine English double, you can be assured that the work performed will be to your satisfaction. They also a Remington warranty shop and carry many parts. It is also handy when your gun fails at VNSP and Gary is there to take it home with him and bring it back the next shooting day.

Central NY Club Calendar - http://www.jetnet.com/david/calendar/
This link was created and is maintained by David Cruger for clubs in our area. David is a good guy always willing to help out the shooting world. Thanks Dave

Giacomo Sporting Inc. – 315-336-1356 – www.GiacomoSporting.com
Dan the son in law of Giacomo is now the owner of this great shop which specializes in the sales and service of Perazzi shotguns. Dan learned the trade from Giacomo who has approximately 40 years of experience in servicing Perazzi's. Dan is a great guy and visits VNSP when he can find time from his thriving business.

BPAH – Pension administration – www.bpah.com
VNSP clays manager Jason has spent his last 6 years working on pension plan reconciliation  at BPAH. BPAH is a growing and thriving company owned by Community Bank with the main headquarters located in Utica NY. They offer many different services for the retirement  plans of all companies large and small.

Shotgunworld - http://www.shotgunworld.com/
Pretty good site for any gun related information, I specifically enjoy the forums

Gunbroker  - www.gunbroker.com
Like ebay only for guns, decent site also has a good forum

The Lost Target - Joe Potosky  - www.losttarget.com/
The Lost Target is a web-based news service that strives to post news of interest for gun enthusiasts.

Clay Targets Online.com - http://www.claytargetsonline.com/index.php
Extremely good site to find shooting clubs across the USA. Any where you travel look here for clubs and what they offer. CALL THE CLUB FIRST!!! Not all prices hours and details on the site are  fully accurate. Use this to find the club, see reviews then give them a call or see if they have a website

Rock Mountain Sporting Clays - Mike Koneski - 570-965-7625 - www.rockmountainclays.com
One of my favorite places to go shooting offering a extremely nice 17 station course with multiple stands for different levels of shooting. They also have a great games area with 5-stand, make a break, wobble trap and more and host several fun and NSCA registered event. The best part of this place is the family that runs it, Mike, Susan and Tad will welcome you and make sure you have a great time.