Upcoming Events

Upcoming events

• ADTA Board Meeting

  • When
    Thursday, June 06, 2013
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Contact ADTA member Ed Streit for details

  The ADTA Board of Directors holds an open meeting on the first Thursday evening of each month to conduct club business, recap activities, organize upcoming activities, and keep our program development growing.

  
  

  Board meetings are open to all ADTA members.  You're welcome to attend!  Meetings are relatively informal, and all members are invited to contribute to the conversation.

  
  

  Contact ADTA member Ed Streit for meeting location details.

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• Defensive Shotgun - Dry Practice - Membership Meeting & Seminar

  • When
    Thursday, June 13, 2013
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Brooklake Christian Church, Federal Way

  Presented by the ADTA.

  
  

  ADTA Monthly Membership Meeting

  2nd Thursday evening of each month, 7pm

  Brooklake Christian Church, Federal Way

  Open to members, friends, family, and the public.

  
  

  
  

  June's topic: Introduction to Shotguns, Dry Practice

  
  

  Join us for this informative, hands-on introduction to using shotguns for defense.  Topics will include a discussion of shotgun types, loading and unloading processes, shotgun carry and stance positions, shotgun firing positions, and basic shotgun techniques with an emphasis on close-quarters shooting and home defense.

  
  

  ADTA members are encouraged to bring their cased, unloaded shotguns to this event -- several cleared shotguns will also be provided for practice during this seminar, including inert practice guns.  

  
  

  Presented by ADTA member Chad Hiatt.

  
  

  
  

  ADTA Range Safety Officers (RSOs) will be present to assist.  If you normally carry a firearm, you are welcome to do so at this event.  Loaded carry firearms must remain holstered -- no exceptions.  If you would like to bring a firearm to show to the group, or you would like to participate in our hands-on exercises, our Range Safety Officers will help you safely unload and clear your firearm at the door.
  

  
  

  Have a question about ADTA membership, events, or activities?  Many ADTA members are available both before and after the presentation to help.

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• ADTA Regular Live-Fire Practice, Federal Way Indoor Range

  • When
    Thursday, June 20, 2013
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Federal Way Discount Guns Indoor Range, 1401 S 324th St, Federal Way 98003
  • Spaces left
    11

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  Presented by the ADTA.

  
  

  VENUE: Federal Way Indoor Range 
  

  
  

  Open to all ADTA members.  Perfect practice makes perfect; come learn and help your fellow ADTA members at our regular live-fire event.  
  

  
  

  This event is dynamic and flexible, with exercises tailored to the attendees.  We usually use the first hour of the event for group practice, and reserve the second hour for unique down-range exercises and practice over and above what you can regularly do at the range.

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• Eddie Eagle GunSafe for Kids Presentation

  • When
    Saturday, June 22, 2013
  •  
    3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Federal Way 1st Way Library
  • Spaces left
    78

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  Sponsored by the ADTA, with a special guest from the Federal Way Police Department.

  
  

  Free and open to the public; RSVP requested to help us have enough materials on hand (register for this event), but no registration is required to attend.

  
  

  Bring your kids to this free, fun Eddie Eagle gun safety program and presentation.  All learning materials and refreshments will be provided.

  
  

  This one-hour program teaches children what to do if they see a gun:

  
  

  Stop.  Don't Touch.  Leave the Area.  Tell an Adult.

  
  

  The Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program has reached more than 21 million children, across all 50 states.  This presentation is designed for school-aged children, Kindergarten through 3rd Grade, but everyone is welcome.  

  
  

  Eddie Eagle is a registered trademark of the National Rifle Association.

  
  

  
  

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• Special Live-Fire: Defensive Shotgun + Handgun Movement

  • When
    Saturday, June 29, 2013
  •  
    9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    West Coast Armory, Factoria
  • Spaces left
    26
  • Registered
    4 attendees

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  Presented by the ADTA.

  
  

  Special Live-Fire Event

  Open to current ADTA Monthly or Annual Members only.

  West Coast Armory, Factoria

  
  

  Schedule

  
  

  9:30am - 10:00am   Setup, welcome, overview

  10:00am - 12:00pm Instructor-Led Shotgun Live-Fire

  12:00pm - 1:00pm   Lunch and open range time

  1:00pm - 2:20pm     Shoot House pistol configuration

  2:20pm - 2:30pm     Cleanup

  
  

  
  

  Overview

  
  

  We'll be going right into shotgun live-fire drills; it's highly advised that you attend our free, public seminar on shotgun dry-practice, terminology, stances, and positions on June 13th before attending this session.  

  
  

  You'll have the opportunity to move at a pace comfortable for you with both our shotgun and handgun event portions.  Feedback from prior participants suggests all skill levels above novice are welcome; if you're new to firearms and shooting in general, this is not an appropriate starting course. 

  
  

  
  

  Suggested Materials

  
  

  If you have a shotgun to bring, please do so -- bring it cased and unloaded.  Range rules require the use of lead buckshot or lead slugs; no birdshot.  The ADTA will have some Rio-brand 2.75" 12 gauge 00 low-recoil buckshot rounds available for members to use at $5 per box of 5 rounds.  Most participants will use 50 to 70 rounds of shotgun ammunition.  

  
  

  For the shoot house configuration in the afternoon, please bring either your semiautomatic handgun and extra magazines, or your revolver and at least two speedloaders, along with an appropriate muzzle-down belt holster and magazine or speedloader pouches.  The West Coast Armory Law Enforcement bay offers a unique opportunity for us to configure a fairly large series of corners, doorways, and movement (with targets in the designated safe direction) to help you learn effective techniques difficult to practice on smaller ranges.  Most participants will use 100 to 150 rounds of handgun ammunition.

  
  

  
  

  Arrival Instructions

  
  

  At 9:30am, the exterior single door adjacent to the roll-up door on the east end of the driveway will be open for ADTA members.  You will be greeted by an ADTA Range Safety Officer within the hallway beyond the door, who will help direct you to clear and holster your pistol, and provide instructions on the venue.

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• Special Guest FWPD Cmdr Kyle Sumpter on Gun Safety and Situational Awareness

  • When
    Thursday, July 11, 2013
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Brooklake Christian Church, Federal Way

  Presented by the ADTA.

  
  

  Venue: Brooklake Christian Church, Federal Way

  
  

  Open to ADTA members, member guests, and the public.  There is no charge to attend.

  
  

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  Free seminar, July 2013

  
  

  FWPD Cmdr Kyle Sumpter on Gun Safety and Situational Awareness

  
  

  
  

  
  

  The Federal Way Police Department is a valued part of our community with practical experience and insights developed through their professional work.  Join us for an informative discussion as our special guest, Federal Way PD Commander Kyle Sumpter, talks about the FWPD's professional considerations regarding both gun safety and situational awareness in their work.  

  Cmdr. Sumpter is in charge of firearms and deadly force training within the Federal Way Police Department.  This seminar is not a training program, but you'll come away with valuable points to consider in your own personal approaches to gun safety and awareness.

  
  

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  Our regular monthly membership meeting also includes updates on ADTA activities, upcoming events, and general club member discussions.  Have a question on your ADTA membership or renewal, or would you like to sign up?  We'll have people able to help you at the end of our regular meeting.

  
  

  ADTA Range Safety Officers (RSOs) will be present to assist.  If you normally carry a firearm, you are welcome to do so at this event.  Loaded carry firearms must remain holstered -- no exceptions.  If you would like to bring a firearm to show to the group, or you would like to participate in our hands-on exercises, our Range Safety Officers will help you safely unload, clear, and tag your firearm at the entry door.
  

  
  

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• ADTA Introduction to Handguns, Classroom Session

  • When
    Saturday, July 13, 2013
  •  
    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Brooklake Community Church, Gymnasium
  • Spaces left
    37
  • Registered
    13 attendees

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  (presented by the ADTA)
  
  Learn about handguns (both semiautomatic pistols and revolvers) in this public event on responsible and safe gun handling, promoted for the new shooter and people looking to improve their shooting skills.  Please complete the free registration so we can plan for the appropriate number of attendees and mentors.
  
  This is the free Classroom Seminar portion of a two-part event.  Attendees are encouraged to also sign up for our At The Range event following on Thursday, July 18th.  We will provide signup details for the Range portion of this event during this classroom session.
  
  This presentation will include handling of actual handguns in a supervised, safe environment.  Please note: No live ammunition will be permitted at this event.  An NRA-certified Range Safety Officer will be present during this event to help ensure everyone's safety.  Participants will have the opportunity to handle and manipulate the handguns under direct supervision of a helpful mentor.
  
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  Agenda (3 hours):
  
  1. Basic Rules of Gun Safety
  ... Treat all guns as if they're loaded.
  ... Never point a gun at anything you are not willing to destroy.
  ... Keep your finger off the trigger until you are on target and ready to shoot.
  ... Be aware of your target, and what is beyond it.
  
  2. Your Responsibilities
  ... If you see an unsafe situation, speak out.
  ... You responsible for the entire path of every bullet you fire.
  ... Be considerate and discrete.
  
  3. Gun Handling (hands-on)
  ... Parts and controls of a handgun
  ... How to load and unload a handgun
  ... Grip and stance
  ... Sights
  ... Trigger control
  ... Safety rules practice
  
  4. Safe Carry and Storage (discussion)
  
  5. Considerations when Carrying a Gun
  
  6. Concealed Pistol Licenses
  
  7. Session Review, and Live-Fire Session Signup
  
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  Participants who complete this presentation are invited to attend the following Thursday evening's live-fire range practice at Federal Way Indoor Range with the same mentors assisting in this course.
  
  
  

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• ADTA Introduction to Handguns, Range Session

  • When
    Thursday, July 18, 2013
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Federal Way Indoor Range
  • Spaces left
    13

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  Presented by the ADTA.
  
  This is the second of our two-part New Shooters' Introduction that started with our free classroom segment.  You'll participate with friends under the helpful mentorship and supervision of ADTA members and practiced shooters to practice your grip, stance, sight picture, loading, unloading, firing, and accuracy.  Participants in our New Shooters' Introduction do not need to bring any materials; your course fee includes materials, and we have a selection of handguns available for you to try out.
  
  This session content will include:
  

  • Gun handling review: safety rules and what to know at the range.
  • One-on-one introduction and hands-on practice with a variety of different handguns.
  • Group practice and rotation, with nearby assistance from helpful ADTA mentors.
  • Event and skills review and feedback.

  
  

  PREREQUISITE: You must be an existing ADTA member, or you must have attended our ADTA Introduction to Handguns classroom session on the Saturday preceding this event.

  
  

  Preregistration is required; registrations cannot be accepted at the door.

  
  Registration options:
  

  • Existing ADTA members: $40.  Includes ammunition and all materials for this session.
    
  • New ADTA members (signing up for one month's membership) who attended our classroom segment: $99.  Includes one month ADTA membership, event registration and all materials for this session.
  • New ADTA members (signing up for one year's membership) who attended our classroom segment: $199.  Includes one year ADTA membership, event registration and all materials for this session.

  Participants should bring a baseball cap-style hat (with a visor), and wear a shirt with a close collar (T-shirt round neck or button-up shirt).  If you have your own ear protection or shooting glasses, you're encouraged to bring them.  Otherwise, we'll arrange for eye and ear protection for you from the range rental equipment.
  

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• ADTA Board Meeting

  • When
    Thursday, August 01, 2013
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Contact ADTA member Ed Streit for details

  The ADTA Board of Directors holds an open meeting on the first Thursday evening of each month to conduct club business, recap activities, organize upcoming activities, and keep our program development growing.

  
  

  Board meetings are open to all ADTA members.  You're welcome to attend!  Meetings are relatively informal, and all members are invited to contribute to the conversation.

  
  

  Contact ADTA member Ed Streit for meeting location details.

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• ADTA Membership Meeting and Free Presentation

  • When
    Thursday, August 08, 2013
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Brooklake Christian Church, Federal Way

  Presented by the ADTA.

  
  

  Venue: Brooklake Christian Church, Federal Way

  
  

  Open to ADTA members, member guests, and the public.  There is no charge to attend.

  
  

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  Free seminar, August 2013

  Pepper Spray: The Nonlethal Alternative

  Presented by ADTA member Dan Goede

  
  

  In this informative seminar and demonstration (no pepper spray will be discharged), learn how lethal force is a last resort to protect innocent life; having a non-lethal alternative can give you more options to escape a dangerous situation.

  • Pepper spray safety rules.
    
  • What is pepper spray, and how is it rated?
    
  • How to effectively discharge pepper spray.
    
  • How do most people react to being sprayed?
    
  • What do you need to do after discharging pepper spray?
    
  • Legal considerations surrounding the use of pepper spray.
    

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  Our regular monthly membership meeting also includes updates on ADTA activities, upcoming events, and general club member discussions.  Have a question on your ADTA membership or renewal, or would you like to sign up?  We'll have people able to help you at the end of our regular meeting.

  
  

  ADTA Range Safety Officers (RSOs) will be present to assist.  If you normally carry a firearm, you are welcome to do so at this event.  Loaded carry firearms must remain holstered -- no exceptions.  If you would like to bring a firearm to show to the group, or you would like to participate in our hands-on exercises, our Range Safety Officers will help you safely unload, clear, and tag your firearm at the entry door.

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• ADTA Regular Live-Fire Practice, Federal Way Indoor Range

  • When
    Thursday, August 15, 2013
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Federal Way Discount Guns Indoor Range, 1401 S 324th St, Federal Way 98003
  • Spaces left
    15

  Register

  Presented by the ADTA.

  
  

  VENUE: Federal Way Indoor Range 
  

  
  

  Open to all ADTA members.  Perfect practice makes perfect; come learn and help your fellow ADTA members at our regular live-fire event.  
  

  
  

  This event is dynamic and flexible, with exercises tailored to the attendees.  We usually use the first hour of the event for group practice, and reserve the second hour for unique down-range exercises and practice over and above what you can regularly do at the range.

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• Paintball at Puyallup Paintball Sports Park

  • When
    Saturday, August 17, 2013
  •  
  • Location
    Paintball Sports Park, Puyallup, 512 and 167
  • Registered
    3 attendees

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  Several ADTA members are organizing an impromptu Paintball get-together at the Paintball Sports Park in Puyallup on Saturday, August 17.  

  
  

  If we have enough people register for this event via the ADTA website, we'll do an advanced reservation and group-rate for the day.  Otherwise, we'll just show up as individuals, play, and have fun.

  
  

  Paintball Sports Park is $65 per person, including gun rental, safety gear rental, 1,000 rounds of ammunition, and associated equipment and use of the field.

  
  

  We're planning on starting at 10am!  

  
  

  Sign up for this event to indicate your interest, and we'll coordinate for the group as appropriate.

  
  

  Don't forget to also RSVP to attend our ADTA Summer Picnic, 3pm this same day!

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• ADTA Summer Afternoon Picnic

  • When
    Saturday, August 17, 2013
  •  
    3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Brooklake Christian Church, Federal Way

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  Presented by the ADTA.

  
  

  Brooklake Christian Church

  Outdoor Covered Picnic Area and Playground

  
  

  Forgive us if we show up paint-splattered, a little sore, and grinning -- we'll have just come from our informal paintball get-together this same morning in Puyallup (and you're welcome to join!).

  
  

  We're getting together for a midafternoon member-hosted BBQ at Brooklake's picnic area.  All are welcome!  If you'd like to attend, please RSVP, so that as the date approaches we can help coordinate who can bring what -- all attendees are asked to contribute a food or drink item (no alcohol, please).  We're also looking for tailgate BBQers willing to feed a small crowd if we chip in the supplies.

  
  

  Contact ADTA member Dan Goede for additional information.

  
  

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• ADTA Membership Meeting and Free Presentation

  • When
    Thursday, September 12, 2013
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Brooklake Christian Church, Federal Way

  Presented by the ADTA.

  
  

  ADTA Monthly Membership Meeting

  2nd Thursday evening of each month, 7pm

  Brooklake Christian Church, Federal Way

  Open to members, friends, family, and the public.

  
  

  
  

  Save the date!  Speakers and presentations are being arranged.

  
  

  
  

  ADTA Range Safety Officers (RSOs) will be present to assist.  If you normally carry a firearm, you are welcome to do so at this event.  Loaded carry firearms must remain holstered -- no exceptions.  If you would like to bring a firearm to show to the group, or you would like to participate in our hands-on exercises, our Range Safety Officers will help you safely unload and clear your firearm at the door.
  

  
  

  Have a question about ADTA membership, events, or activities?  Many ADTA members are available both before and after the presentation to help.

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• ADTA Membership Meeting and Free Presentation

  • When
    Thursday, October 10, 2013
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Brooklake Christian Church, Federal Way

  Presented by the ADTA.

  
  

  ADTA Monthly Membership Meeting

  2nd Thursday evening of each month, 7pm

  Brooklake Christian Church, Federal Way

  Open to members, friends, family, and the public.

  
  

  
  

  Save the date!  Speakers and presentations are being arranged.

  
  

  
  

  ADTA Range Safety Officers (RSOs) will be present to assist.  If you normally carry a firearm, you are welcome to do so at this event.  Loaded carry firearms must remain holstered -- no exceptions.  If you would like to bring a firearm to show to the group, or you would like to participate in our hands-on exercises, our Range Safety Officers will help you safely unload and clear your firearm at the door.
  

  
  

  Have a question about ADTA membership, events, or activities?  Many ADTA members are available both before and after the presentation to help.

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