Shutoku Shia
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Shutoku Shia
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Date: Sun, 24 Oct 1999 19:30:30 -0400
From: "Fred Muller" <FredMuller@msn.com>
Subject: Meeting with the New Owner of Gunsite
Greetings All--
Just returned from a trip that lasted eight
days and wanted to give a report on a
meeting that I had with the new owner of
Gunsite on Monday October 18th. Mr. Buz
Mills, the new owner, is from Florida, and
has been involved for many years in the
telecommunications field. He is a multiple
Gunsite student (Gray) and multiple Thunder
Ranch student. He is married and in the
process of buying a home in Prescott Valley.
Buz states the he wants to return to and
emphasize Jeff's modern technique and plans
on reprinting Jeff's publications as well as
Greg Morrison's book, "The Modern Technique
of the Pistol". To that end, he has been
trying to find Morrison, so if any of you
out there know his whereabouts, please let
Buz know or have Morrison contact Buz
directly.
In our discussion, Buz indicated that there
were many items he had on his list of things
that needed to be done at the Ranch. First
and foremost is to take care of the needed
repairs to the existing structures. Many of
the buildings have leaking roofs and are
infested with termites, so repairs are
underway.
Buz has hired an engineering company to
assist in adding some new ranges, correcting
some of the existing ones (especially the
rifle range), and to provide for a better
drainage system so the ranges and buildings
don't flood. Also on the list are plans for
additional structures to replace
the temporary buildings--administration,
Pro Shop, classrooms, Gunsmithy et
al. This will be accomplished over time.
With respect to training, Buz wants to
continue with the existing programs,
making sure that the "Doctrine" is
maintained. From his marketing
background, he wants to put together
training packages where one price
covers all--training, room and board,
ammunition and maybe in the future
have the package include airfare from
gateway cities. He is buying
ammunition in bulk so that he can
provide it to the students at distributor
prices. He will negotiate with Lodges,
Hotels, and Motels in the area for
the best rates available for the
students. And he will be redeveloping the
Campgrounds, possibly with RV hookups.
Now for the big question---His relationship
with Jeff. I believe that Buz
wants Jeff to oversee the curriculum,
provide the classroom lectures, and
assist in getting his books and writings
republished. Where there may be
some friction between Buz and Jeff
is in Jeff's desire to approve the hiring
of the staff. I don't believe that Buz is
willing to relinquish that much
control to anyone since it is his
investment that is at risk.
Buz appears to be very open-minded to
suggestions and is willing to meet with
anyone who can further the ideals of
Gunsite. While from a legal viewpoint the
correct terminology is Gunsite Academy,
it will be called, and known as, Gunsite.
Buz also suggested the possibility of
holding Jeff's pistol and rifle
classes at Gunsite as well as the
Annual Reunion. While anything would be
better than the previous owner, Buz Mills
appears to be a gentleman and is
truly a breathe of fresh air. If anyone
would like to discuss my meeting
further, please contact me off list.
Keep the home fires burning
DVC
Fred
[This message has been edited by Shutoku Shia (edited October 26, 1999).]
newsgroup. The following email post is
reposted via writer's permission.
Shutoku Shia
===========================================
Date: Sun, 24 Oct 1999 19:30:30 -0400
From: "Fred Muller" <FredMuller@msn.com>
Subject: Meeting with the New Owner of Gunsite
Greetings All--
Just returned from a trip that lasted eight
days and wanted to give a report on a
meeting that I had with the new owner of
Gunsite on Monday October 18th. Mr. Buz
Mills, the new owner, is from Florida, and
has been involved for many years in the
telecommunications field. He is a multiple
Gunsite student (Gray) and multiple Thunder
Ranch student. He is married and in the
process of buying a home in Prescott Valley.
Buz states the he wants to return to and
emphasize Jeff's modern technique and plans
on reprinting Jeff's publications as well as
Greg Morrison's book, "The Modern Technique
of the Pistol". To that end, he has been
trying to find Morrison, so if any of you
out there know his whereabouts, please let
Buz know or have Morrison contact Buz
directly.
In our discussion, Buz indicated that there
were many items he had on his list of things
that needed to be done at the Ranch. First
and foremost is to take care of the needed
repairs to the existing structures. Many of
the buildings have leaking roofs and are
infested with termites, so repairs are
underway.
Buz has hired an engineering company to
assist in adding some new ranges, correcting
some of the existing ones (especially the
rifle range), and to provide for a better
drainage system so the ranges and buildings
don't flood. Also on the list are plans for
additional structures to replace
the temporary buildings--administration,
Pro Shop, classrooms, Gunsmithy et
al. This will be accomplished over time.
With respect to training, Buz wants to
continue with the existing programs,
making sure that the "Doctrine" is
maintained. From his marketing
background, he wants to put together
training packages where one price
covers all--training, room and board,
ammunition and maybe in the future
have the package include airfare from
gateway cities. He is buying
ammunition in bulk so that he can
provide it to the students at distributor
prices. He will negotiate with Lodges,
Hotels, and Motels in the area for
the best rates available for the
students. And he will be redeveloping the
Campgrounds, possibly with RV hookups.
Now for the big question---His relationship
with Jeff. I believe that Buz
wants Jeff to oversee the curriculum,
provide the classroom lectures, and
assist in getting his books and writings
republished. Where there may be
some friction between Buz and Jeff
is in Jeff's desire to approve the hiring
of the staff. I don't believe that Buz is
willing to relinquish that much
control to anyone since it is his
investment that is at risk.
Buz appears to be very open-minded to
suggestions and is willing to meet with
anyone who can further the ideals of
Gunsite. While from a legal viewpoint the
correct terminology is Gunsite Academy,
it will be called, and known as, Gunsite.
Buz also suggested the possibility of
holding Jeff's pistol and rifle
classes at Gunsite as well as the
Annual Reunion. While anything would be
better than the previous owner, Buz Mills
appears to be a gentleman and is
truly a breathe of fresh air. If anyone
would like to discuss my meeting
further, please contact me off list.
Keep the home fires burning
DVC
Fred
[This message has been edited by Shutoku Shia (edited October 26, 1999).]