Shooting

Carson High School's Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) Navy cadets took full advantage of home-range advantage Saturday during the Northern Nevada State Marksmanship Championships, finishing second out of the state's top six teams qualifying for this year's state finals.

Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) programs from across the state are competing Friday and Saturday at the Carson High School Navy JROTC facility in Carson City.

When it comes to shooting with a bow and arrow, the concept seems simple. “The point of the arrow, that’s where you’re aiming,” explained Fernando Luna, a 10-year-old Carson City student involved in a local school archery program.

Lyon County District Attorney Stephen B. Rye announced Wednesday that a review involving a fatal officer-involved shooting of 19-year-old Tristan Conti of Reno on Feb. 25, 2016 has concluded the deputy was justified in employing deadly force. Conti died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head at the scene of the incident after exchanging gunfire with a deputy.

A fundraiser to help the Carson High School Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) Rifle Team attend a national invitational next month will be held next Thursday, Jan. 26 at Chili's restaurant off Topsy Lane in South Carson City.

Severe weather, high winds, heavy rain, snow and flooding are causing multiple outages throughout northern Nevada including Carson City, Douglas County and Lake Tahoe.

Major flooding from run-off west of Curry Street in South Carson City has resulted in some damage to the Nevada State Railroad Museum property, said NSRM Curator of History Wendell Huffman.

It’s a great time to be a business student at Western Nevada College. Changes to WNC’s Business program are providing students with important community contacts, real-world training, marketable skills, online course offerings and the opportunity to transfer to a four-year business program as a junior.

Sheila Hillebrand's art gallery and decor business on C Street in Virginia City ran out of room pretty quickly, she said.

"I had everything stacked up in the hallway where they could look through it," she said. "But most people don't look through it."

Most of the prints she carried were stacked on the floor because there wasn't the wall space to display them all.

Ten Carson City Sheriff’s Office employees were awarded distinguished honors for their actions during the 2014 Sand Mountain shooting.

There's a fresh nugget of wisdom found at 1804 E. William Street, site of the giant golden rock that had once marked the location of a pawn shop for years.

A new firearms retailer opened at the space in September, bringing with it a wealth of knowledge and experience that owners Randall and Jennifer Brooks of Carson City hope to impart to area gun owners, as well as to the gun-curious.

Carson City's District Attorney said Thursday he would retry a man on parole for charges related to the death of William Gibson that happened more than 20 years ago.

A 22-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Wednesday morning for felony suspicion of eluding after allegedly pointing a pellet gun at a victim inside a bar, shooting out windows of a vehicle and then driving 80 mph in the wrong direction on Stewart Street, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

The Clear Creek Bowmen Holiday with a Hero 3-D Archery Shoot is happening Sunday, December 4th.
There will be 15 to 25 3-D targets-unmarked yardage (binoculars and rangefinders ok)

Your $10.00 donation will go to Holiday with a Hero thru the Carson City Sheriff's department and will be accepted as your entry/registration fee.

Registration starts at 9:30am
Shooting begins at 10:00am

Location: The Centennial Park Archery Range

Come on out and help a great cause.

A preliminary investigation by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office into the Nov. 1 fatal shooting of an armed man inside a Carson City apartment complex by a Nevada Highway Patrol trooper shows at least two shots that were fired by the suspect before law enforcement arrived and a dash cam patrol video of the moments leading up to the shooting.

On Tuesday, Nov. 1 at approximately 9:29 a.m., Carson City dispatch received a 911 phone call of a white male that had shot a gun in the Manager's Office of the Senator Apartments at 505 S. Roop Street.

UPDATE 11:10AM: The temporary closure of Roop Street at Fifth and Little Lane ended and was re-opened at 11:07 a.m., according to dispatch.
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Investigators in Carson City closed a portion of Roop Street at Fifth and Little streets Wednesday as part of the follow up investigation of Tuesday's NHP involved shooting at the Senator Apartments.

UPDATE 5:24PM: Roop Street is now open from Fifth Street and Little Lane.
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UPDATE 2:46PM: The investigation into the Nevada Highway Patrol trooper involved shooting continues. At around 9:30 this morning, Carson City sheriff's deputies and the Nevada Highway Patrol responded to a report of a man with a gun inside the apartment manager's office and possible shots fired.

Digest and arguments:
http://files.constantcontact.com/d2820800501/c76d91ef-30c6-4744-833a-727...

Actual text:
http://carson.org/home/showdocument?id=51136

First, let's begin with the simple fact that all gun control measures, actual or proposed, are prima facie unconstitutional. Why? Because the Second Amendment plainly says "… the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."

Last week we discussed the state ballot measure that would legalize the recreational use of marijuana in Nevada. We have mixed views on that issue, but there are three other important state ballot questions we oppose.

Question 1 would require background checks for almost all gun sales or transfers. That might sound harmless enough or maybe even beneficial to some folks. But it’s quite the opposite.

A Silver Springs man has been arrested on a charge of open murder with a deadly weapon enhancement in last Thursday’s shooting death of a 48-year-old man in Silver Springs.

I’m usually a lover of sunny days, but right now I say bring on the rain. The moisture is a welcome help to our heroic firefighters in Lake Tahoe and Washoe Valley. Because of the wet weather and the recent fires, some activities have been postponed: most notably the Advocates to End Domestic Violence’s Annual Light After Dark Run. There are still plenty of things to occupy your time, but the weather may force more cancellations.

SATURDAY:

• Nevada Day Treasure Hunt: today’s clue at http://www.nvdaytreasurehunt.com/

Lyon County sheriff's detectives are investigating the shooting death Thursday of 48-year-old Silver Springs man after dispatch received several 911 calls regarding a fight in Silver Springs.

Local youth soccer players will be treated to a special day at Western Nevada College in Carson City this Saturday. WNC’s soccer club is presenting Youth Soccer Day to honor players, families and coaches at its men’s match with Sonoma State at John L. Harvey Field beginning at noon.

The weekend is here and you’ll find plenty to do in Carson City and the surrounding valleys. Run from zombies in Virginia City as the REDRUN obstacle race returns. Find the perfect pumpkin at the annual Seeliger Elementary Pumpkin Patch. The long-awaited Animal Shelter has been built and is now home to adoptable pets waiting for a home: take a tour at their open house after the 10 a.m. ribbon cutting. Keep reading and you’ll find a great way to enjoy the weekend.

SATURDAY:

• Nevada Day Treasure Hunt: today’s clue at http://www.nvdaytreasurehunt.com/

It’s Friday, Carson City. Time to shake off the workweek and take a break. The Trippin King Snakes hit the stage at Living the Good Life and will keep you on the dance floor. Capital City Arts Initiative keeps three galleries packed with new and interesting exhibits. Today, they welcome artist Chelsea Pegram to their space on the second floor of the Courthouse: all are welcome to the reception this evening at 5 p.m. The night sky is the topic of today’s program at Washoe Lake State Park; look up after dusk for a chance to catch some shooting stars.

FRIDAY:

A 34-year-old Carson City man wanted by Yuba County, Calif., authorities for suspicion of attempted murder, was taken into custody Wednesday, a Carson City deputy said.

The Clear Creek Bowmen are holding their annual Turkey Shoot October 16th 2016.
Location: Centennial Park Archery Range
To clear up what is usually the first question asked: No we are not shooting at live turkeys.
You will be, however, shooting at 35 3D targets, it’s unmarked yardage, but range finders are ok.
This is a “fun shoot.” The prizes will be turkeys and they will be awarded on the flight system. All Cubs and Pewees will receive a game hen.
Registration is from 7:30-8:45 am. Shooting will begin at 9:00 am.
Entry Fee:
Adult: $20.00
Couple: $25.00
Family: $30.00

Fire restrictions on public land in Western Nevada, in place since June 30, will be lifted this Friday, Sept. 30, agency managers announced Wednesday. The Carson City Fire Department, however, has no intention at this time of lifting fire restrictions within the city limits.

Carson City Sheriff’s investigators and California authorities were involved in serving interstate property search warrants out of Yuba City, Calif., and Carson City on Sunday.

They served two property searches in Carson City related to a recent alleged gang-related shooting in Yuba City that injured one, said Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong.