Monday, June 20, 2011

SDSSA’s Annual Meeting was held in March of this year.  While we didn’t have a quorum, almost a quarter of the current members were able to come out to the range to express their opinions and voice their continued support for the club.  If there was one message to the Board that came out of this meeting, it was this.  Despite the relentless setbacks dealt by the Marine Corps over the past three years, the overwhelming sentiment expressed by the members was to continue to fight for the life of this club.  That message came through loud and clear.  To that end, the board is continuing its efforts to explore alternate sites, and more importantly, we have not given up on the existing range.

Congressman Duncan Hunter is continuing to give his full unwavering support to SDSSA.  Over the past several months we have been working with Congressman Hunter and his staff to arrive at a legislative solution to the current impasse with the Marine Corps.  While we can all appreciate the Marine Corps’ mission, dedication and security they provide for this great country, on the issue of closing SDSSA we believe they are just plain wrong.

Here is the text of the language contained in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012.  This bill was passed in the House on May 26^th, and now resides in the Senate where it is expected to be passed in the Fall.

Saturday, March 12, 2011

The USMC has officially informed us that our license has expired and no new lease will be offered. We must vacate the range and all Association property must be removed.

Whether called the Miramar Gun Club, Miramar Trap & Skeet Club, or the SAN DIEGO Shotgun Sports Association, San Diego County trap & skeet shooters have called Miramar home for 35 years. It is unfortunate for everyone involved that we could not agree upon a mutually satisfactory resolution.

Understanding that SDSSA is still an operating 501(c) 3 organization no 2011 annual dues will be required to maintain your membership in SDSSA. The Board of Directors has resolved to freeze the membership at the 2010 level. As a result all 2010 members will continue to be members in good standing of SDSSA.