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Shotgun, Rifle, Pistol, & Black Powder

Trap

The shotgun range contains two regulation trap fields - both equipped with voice-activated automatic clay target throwing machines. Standard ATA safety rules are enforced.

The trap field is open on Wednesday and Saturday mornings.

Rifle

The rifle discipline holds matches during the summer months. Starting time is 8:30 am. Rifle matches will cost $1.00 for the targets. Money shoots will cost additional. These are club matches and may not conform to NRA rules or courses of fire.

Matches include:

  • Benchrest Match: Held at 100, 200, and 300 yards. Rimfire or Centerfire rifles with any sights are allowed.
  • 3 Gun Tactical Match: Utilizes rifle, pistol, and shotgun.
  • Military Field Rifle Shoots: 3 position shoots using Rimfire or Centerfire rifles.

For further information, view the calendar or contact Don Kries or Gary Hallgren.

Pistol

The pistol discipline holds matches during the summer months following the rifle matches. The starting time is generally 10:00 am. Pistol matches will cost $1.00 for the targets. Money shoots will cost additional. These are club matches and may not conform to NRA rules or courses of fire.

Matches include:

  • Bench Rest: Firing off a bench using sandbags or a rest with bags, shooters shoot at a 50 yard target. Calibers depend on the match being held (Rimfire or Centerfire). Strings of 5 rounds are shot and scored. 
  • Bullseye Match: A slow fire and rapid fire stage are fired and scored using 25 and 50 yard targets. Pistol or sight system is allowed. Strings will be 5rns per string. Matches are up to 50 rounds.
  • Combat With Pins Match: Rimfire or Centerfire pistols are allowed. Scored on time and points.
  • Military Pistol: This is a timed event with 5 round strings shot unsupported at a 25 yard Bullseye target. Any U.S. issue pistol or pistol using a current U.S. issue caliber (.22, 38, 45, 9mm), with open sights, is allowed. No compensators are allowed.
  • Silhouette: Shooters shoot at printed silhouette targets on backboards at distances between 7 to 50 yards. Any sights are allowed. Rimfires are used for this match. One shot per target will be scored as a hit or miss. A match can be 20 or 40 rounds to fire.

For further information, view the calendar or contact Len Friedland or Joe Tautkus.

Black Powder and Cowboy/Western Shoots

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