From firearms-alert-owner Tue Jan 10 19:15:20 1995 Received: (chan@localhost) by jobe.shell.portal.com (8.6.9/8.6.5) id TAA20818 for firearms-alert-outgoing; Tue, 10 Jan 1995 19:13:16 -0800 Received: from nova.unix.portal.com (nova.unix.portal.com [156.151.1.101]) by jobe.shell.portal.com (8.6.9/8.6.5) with ESMTP id TAA20796 for ; Tue, 10 Jan 1995 19:13:13 -0800 Received: from gatekeeper.nra.org (gatekeeper.NRA.Org [192.156.97.62]) by nova.unix.portal.com (8.6.9/8.6.5) with SMTP id TAA20478 for ; Tue, 10 Jan 1995 19:13:10 -0800 Received: by gatekeeper.nra.org (5.65/DEC-Ultrix/4.3) id AA04430; Tue, 10 Jan 1995 22:13:06 -0500 Date: Tue, 10 Jan 1995 22:13:06 -0500 Message-Id: <9501110313.AA04430@gatekeeper.nra.org> Reply-To: alerts@gatekeeper.nra.org Originator: rkba-alert@nra.org From: alerts@gatekeeper.nra.org (NRA Alerts) To: firearms-alert@shell.portal.com Subject: INFO: NRA Range Development & Operations Conference 1995 Schedule X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas X-Comment: NRA Alerts list Sender: firearms-alert-owner@shell.portal.com Precedence: bulk Status: RO NRA Range Department presents: Range Development & Operations Conference 1995 Schedule March 6-10, New Orleans, Louisiana June 13-17, Minneapolis, Minnesota August 20-24, NRA Headquarters, Fairfax, Virginia October 30 - November 3, Las Vegas, Nevada No one can start a business without a plan, not if you want to be successful. Your plan is your road map, your guidance system to success. We cannot emphasize enough that range development is a business. To look at it any other way decreases your cha nce of achievement. If you have decided to start a firearms education and training center, complete with a shooting range, then sign up with the NRA. We will assist you in the right direction with your range project. Individuals planning to construct a shooting range com plex must first develop a plan. A plan that explains the purpose, design, and what the facility will accomplish (objectives and goals). Such a plan is critical to accomplishing the initial objectives, such as obtaining a conditional use permit, or zoni ng amendment. The master plan writing process begins when your dream first begins to materialize. Next, information should be sought from the experts, not equipment companies, not suppliers of merchandise, but from those who know the development proces s. We have gathered experts on range design, construction, development, and environmental compliance professionals, as instructors for the Range Development Conferences. You will learn a broader, multi-disciplinary perspective of issues that affect range operations. In a relaxed congenial setting, you will be able to network and interact with colleagues that are involved in the same activities as you. Effectively develop a Master Plan that includes SiteSelection. Advice on Sound Abatement, conducting sound studies, when and if sound testing is necessary. Environmental issues such as Humans and Lead, Environmental Assessments that include behavior of lead in soils and water. Obtain a Lead Compliance Program which you can read, understand, and put immediately to use Hear OSHA's regulation on their Lead Standard, and what actions you must take to maintain this standard. Marketing your facility and Managing your employees Conducting your own Risk Assessment Learn how to prepare for Encroachment, Legal Actions, and Zoning Hearings Maintaining records, and why Record Keeping is important The conference spans five days and is designed around classroom training presented by outstanding personnel with strong academic and professional credentials. On-site range visits are also part of the course. Actual viewing of firing ranges where both strong and weak points will be shown. Bus transportation will be provided from the classroom to the ranges. The NRA has invited range equipment suppliers to make presentations on their equipment and services. Education is the key element for continued advancement in any profession. Today's shooting range operator requires the savvy of a businessman, wisdom of a firearm's enthusiast, along with the knowledge of a health and safety professional. Successful p rofessionals constantly strive to improve their knowledge and expertise by pursuing the finest professional development opportunities available. The range conferences provide these opportunities. Learn from associates and experts about the current tren ds and direction of recreation, education, and training facilities. Registration Fee for the Range Development Conference is $550 for each person. Fee includes all reference materials, and transportation for the scheduled range visits. Food, Travel, Lodging, and Transportation are on your own. Save $50 by registering 30 days in advance! Call 1-800-NRA-3888, Extension 1417, for instant reservations and more information, or call our regular number (703) 267-1417. - This information is presented as a service to the Internet community by the NRA/ILA. Many files are available via anonymous ftp from ftp.nra.org, via WWW at http://www.nra.org, via gopher at gopher.nra.org, and via WAIS at wais.nra.org Be sure to subscribe to the NRA mailing lists. Send the word help as the body of a message to listproc@NRA.org Information can also be obtained by connecting to the NRA-ILA GUN-TALK BBS at (703) 934-2121.