Gun control

Technology and Gun Control

Just about everybody has heard of Wayne LaPierre . But who has ever heard of Cody Wilson?  While Wayne LaPierre is fighting for our gun right on the federal, state and local levels via the National Rifle Association, Cody Wilson is making gun control obsolete! How is this possible? He uses 3-D printer technology to lower the barrier to gun access and acquisition.

3-D printers are devices which can “print” objects. A conventional printer uses ink and paper to print documents. A 3D printer usually uses plastics to create objects. In both cases the printer needs files to print. Cody has either created or obtained 3-D print files of guns. His main focus is the AR platform. On his website:  http://defdist.org/ users can download files. These files are uploaded to a 3D printer (entry level printers cost around $1,000) and in a matter of hours the receiver, magazine or pistol grip is made!

Not everything can be made on a 3-D printer, currently 3-D printers use plastic which is fairly weak compared to aluminum or steel, however 3-D printing technology will get better and cheaper! In 10 to 20 years in to the future it might be possible to print complete metal assemblies.

3-D printing has altered the gun control debate because now if anybody has a 3-D printer they can print as many 30 round magazines in the privacy of their home as they want! The same goes for firearm receivers. Furthermore, as the printing technology improves more items will feasible to print faster and cheaper.

trauma

 Gunshot Trauma Presentation

Immediatly after the May Members Meeting (May 7, 7:30 PM, MCRC Clubhouse) we will have a multi-media presentation on gunshot trauma. A former military pathologist will give the presenation and his experiance with gunshot wounds. This will be a very informative presentation regarding the effect of gunshot wounds on the human body.

NOTE: This will be graphic as actual photos of wounds will be seen. If you are concerned that these images might be disturbing you shouldn’t watch. You will have an opportunity to exit prior to the start.

Forum Rules

If you post to the MCR forums you will behave in a courteous and civil manner.  Posts will never be critical of other MCRC members!  If you do break this rule, you will lose your website access privilege and/or get kicked out of the club!

Board Contact Information

Contact Information:

Mill Creek Rifle Club

P.O.Box 860036

Shawnee Mission, KS 66286-0036

Range Rental/Usage/Reservation

Range Rental/Usage/Reservation

Groups may reserve one or more shooting ranges at Mill Creek provided that the follow conditions are satisfied:

• The group provides MCRC a copy of the insurance policy covering the shooting event(s)
• Competitors/group members must sign an MCRC provided disclaimer
• The event must benefit and promote the shooting sports
• The shooting event must benefit Mill Creek Rifle Club and its members
• Organizers need to disclose in detail desired activities, frequency and duration.
• Single-shooter or small groups do not have to formally reserve range space; however, any paid training or other remunerated activity may only be conducted with permission of the club.

Any request for range reservation or usage must start by completing this form and returning it to the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with a current certificate of insurance.

Based on the discretion of the Mill Creek board of directors, event organizers may be required to meet with the MCRC board to educate the board regarding the shooting event and answer questions and concerns regarding the event.  The MCRC calendar fills up quickly, therefore groups need to submit their request as early as possible.  Listed below are some groups which use MCRC for scheduled events:

Police/Law Enforcement

A large number of Police Departments in the Kansas City Metro use MCRC for marksmanship training.  Police departments which use MCRC sign annual contracts.  Johnson County Sheriff's Office is in charge of scheduling.

Shooting Sports

This year MCRC will host competitions in the following shooing disciplines: Benchrest, IPSC, Highpower, Swiss Rifle/Pistol, Bowling Pin Shooting and Blackpowder Rifle Shooting.  MCRC does not charge a flat fee to hold a competition.  Rather MCRC charges $5 per competitor.

Shooting Industry

Companies in the shooting sports industry sporadically use MCRC ranges to showcase their products.  However,  there are only a few time slots open each year for commercial use of the MCRC ranges.

Not-For-Profits/Fraternal Clubs

In the past groups like the Boy Scouts have camped out on MCRC property as well as Shriners International for group activities.

Cost Structure

The daily shooting range rental fee is $225 per each shooting range for one group.  If two or more groups want to rent a range the cost is $300 per day per range.