GBR XI - Quick Recap

Thank you to everyone who made the trip to Reno this year!

I hope you had a great time as we shot through thousands of rounds of ammo and raised just shy of $2,000 for the Honored American Veterans Afield.

We hope to have more in the days and weeks to follow but until then, here's a great video that Aaron Woodin put together showcasing this year's GBR!

GBR11_2016 from Aaron Woodin on Vimeo.

Sponsor Spotlight - Cabela's

The folks at Cabela's in Reno have long been backers of the Gun Blogger Rendezvous and this year (GBR XI) is no different.

Jaime and the crew at the Reno Cabela's contributed a great prize pack that'll be part of this year's HAVA raffle. The whole package comes in at just shy of $200 retail value and includes a Cabela's range bag, Herter's All In One Cleaning Kit and Cabela's Moist-Wick shirt.

The Reno Cabela's is a favorite stop of Rendezvous attendees and is located about 4-miles from the California border, just west of Reno.

Sponsor Spotlight - AmmoToGo.com

When it comes to the stuff you need but never quite have enough of, ammo seems to always be at the top of the list. That's why we're grateful that AmmoToGo.com played a part in helping put this year's Gun Blogger Rendezvous together with a donation of some 9mm ammo for the range as well as a number of pocket knives for the HAVA raffle.

Both the full metal jacket rounds and the knives will be part of the door prizes and raffle to benefit HAVA on Saturday evening of this year's Gun Blogger Rendezvous.

AmmoToGo.com is an online ammo retailer that carries a full line-up of calibers and accessories. To learn more about them, head to their website at www.ammunitiontogo.com.

Sponsor Spotlight - CigarsCity.com

For the second year in a row, the Gun Blogger Rendezvous would like to thank CigarsCity.com for their support of the Rendezvous and Honored American Veterans Afield.

CigarsCity.com is an online cigar shop that features a wide assortment of premium cigars as well as accessories with free shipping on all orders over $99.

This year, Cigars City sent a cigar humidor along with a sampler of five premium toro cigars from My Father Cigars. Both the cigar sampler and the humidor will be part of the HAVA raffle on Saturday evening.

We'd like to extend a big thank you to CigarsCity.com for their support of the Rendezvous and hope to see you in Reno in just a couple days!

Sponsor Spotlight - Front Sight Academy

Front Sight Academy continues to be a great contributor to the Gun Blog Rendezvous and we thank them for their support of GBR and HAVA.

This year, Front Sight and Dr. Ignatius Piazza generously donated an enrollment certificate that's redeemable toward any of six different courses that include handgun, rifle and shotgun training.

With a full slate of scheduled courses throughout the rest of 2016 and into the first quarter of 2017, Front Sight is one of the most well-known firearms and weapon training facilities in the United States.

We thank them for their support of both the Rendezvous and HAVA!

GBR XI Schedule of Events

With the Rendezvous just a couple days away, we had a few questions about the schedule so thought we'd post it here on the blog. You'll notice there are no changes at this point from the initial itinerary that was included in your GBR welcome packet that you hopefully received via mail.

See you soon!

Thursday, September 8:

2-5 p.m. – Emergency Range Procedures Course

Location: Reno Guns & Range

Cost: No cost to attendees – sponsored by Lucky Gunner

A course designed to teach the basics of how to respond if there is a medical emergency at the range. Tourniquet use and other tips are expected.

6 p.m.: Welcome dinner for those in Reno.

Location: Meet at the Silver Baron boardroom on the Mezzanine level of the Silver Legacy. From there, we will proceed to the El Dorado buffet.

Cost: Attendees responsible for cost of their meal

Friday, September 9:

8 a.m. – 9 a.m. – Buffet style breakfast (eggs, French toast, coffee, etc.)

Location: Silver Legacy Resort & Casino Silver Baron Ballroom

Cost: Free; Sponsored by Lucky Gunner

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Open Range Day

Location: Washoe County Shooting Facility

Cost: Adults - $8/day

5 p.m. – 6 p.m. Show & Tell

Location: Silver Legacy – Silver Baron Ballroom

Cost: Free

6 p.m. – 8 p.m. – Dinner (Southwest fajita buffet)

Location: Silver Baron Ballroom

Cost: Free for attendees; Sponsored by Lucky Gunner

8 p.m. – 12 a.m. - Socialization, refreshments, etc. at the Silver Legacy (light refreshments will be provided).

Saturday, September 10:

8 a.m. – 9 a.m. – Buffet style breakfast (eggs, French toast, coffee, etc.)

Location: Silver Legacy Resort & Casino - Silver Baron Ballroom

Cost: Sponsored by Lucky Gunner)

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Steel Shooting Competition at the Range

Location: Western Nevada Pistol League Range

Cost: TBD

5 p.m. – 6 p.m. – Door Prize Drawing / Socializing

Location: Silver Legacy – Silver Baron Ballroom

Cost: None

6:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. – Dinner at the Silver Legacy Resort & Casino

Location: Silver Legacy – Silver Baron Ballroom

Cost: Free for attendees; Sponsored by Lucky Gunner

7 p.m. –7:15 p.m. – Brief introduction to Honored American Veterans Afield

7:15 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. – Raffle benefitting HAVA & drawings for door prizes

7:45 p.m. – 12 a.m. – Socialization, refreshments, etc. at Silver Legacy (light refreshments will be provided).

Sunday, September 11:

8 a.m. – 9 a.m. – Buffet style breakfast (eggs, French toast, coffee, etc.)

Location: Silver Legacy Silver Baron Ballroom

Cost: No cost to attendees; Sponsored by Lucky Gunner

10 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Scenario Simulation Shooting at Reno Guns & Range