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August John C Garand Match

2008-08-11T18:05:05Z

Just a reminder,

Tucson Rifle Club's monthly John C Garand Match will be held this coming Sunday 17 Aug 08.

Range gate opens around 0630. If the office isn't open yet and there's no sign-in sheet on the outside table you must still sign-in before you leave for the day.

Squadding starts on the 200yd line after the pits are set up. First round downrange at 0700.

Match fee is $10 for adults; juniors and military shoot for free.

Ammunition is available for use in the match: $10 for 60 rounds of M1 Rifle or M1 Carbine.

Several privately-owned rifles and carbines are available for loan free of charge. Club ammo must be purchased and used. Contact me if you need one.

Reduced targets to simulate the standard National Match Course are available on request. Ask for them when squadding.

See you there,

Maury

August 600 Yard Prone Match Bulletin

2008-08-04T15:17:08Z

Just in case you've forgotten, TRC has a 600 yard prone match every first Sunday. Greg Fallon is the match director. See our calendar for more info. This months match results as follows:

Name	Rifle	Sights	Stage One	X	Stage Two	X	Stage Three	X	Aggregate	X
Conventional Prone
Jim Denovchek	MR	Iron	183	2	189	5	193	7	565	14
Chris Osgood	MR	Iron	190	0	187	3	187	4	564	7
Pete Wolf	MR	Iron	181	3	189	3	191	7	561	13
Rick Smart	MR	Iron	176	3	191	7	183	4	550	14
Maury Krupp	SR	Iron	174	3	189	6	180	3	543	12
Roger Whitney	MR	Iron	187	5	192	7	DNF		379	12
Bill Orzechowski	SR	Iron	170	1	176	2	DNF		346	3
Rick Iotti	SR	Iron	Scorecard AWOL
TOTAL = 8

F-Class
Ron Riga	MR	Scope	187	3	184	1	182	2	553	6
TOTAL = 1

Allowing Loaded Guns in National Parks - TRC Official Position

2008-06-11T18:22:26Z

The Tucson Rifle Club supports the carriage and use of firearms for any lawful purpose.
The proposed regulation change should restore the rights of law abiding citizens and gun owners. Law-abiding gun owners, once again would be permitted to transport and carry firearms for all lawful purposes on most Department of Interior lands, just as they do now on United States Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management lands.
This change in the Code of Federal Regulations should provide uniformity across all federal lands, making them consistent with the laws and regulations of the States, that the Department of Interior lands are located in.
Current regulations fail to account for the significant change in state laws since 1984. These Federal regulations that were established in the early 1980's should recognize the change in state laws and follow their lead.

Laurence J. Novak
President, Tucson Rifle Club

Southern Arizona Practical Shooters comes to TRC

2008-05-13T17:38:25Z

Every second Sunday, Southern Arizona Practical Shooters (SAPS) :-) will hold their monthly match on the TRC Action ranges.

This group has United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA) affiliate membership pending. Last Sunday's match was a hoot. The weather

was warm and the drive to the range long, but that didn't stop this group from turning out in force. Five stages, including one on the long bay that would raise the heart rate of a cross country runner! The match was well run, with official score keeping and a good turn out of folk helping to set up and break down.

SAPS concentrates on pistol and revolver stages only, so you long gun folks best check out some of the other matches that are run on the TRC Action ranges as well.

One nice aspect of USPSA affiliation is that they have different age brackets and handgun classifications, including a handgun category named Production. That suits me fine as I shoot what I carry and that's pretty much factory stock.

Next month I'll bring my carry piece as well as my camera! Welcome aboard, SAPS.

Extended Range Hours!

2008-05-09T16:03:55Z

Don't sweat during the heat of the day.

During June, July, August, and September,
TRC will be open past 5 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

New Closing times on those days:

June -- 8:00 p.m.
July -- 8:00 p.m.
August -- 7:00 p.m.
September -- 6:30 p.m.

TRC will close at the normal 5 p.m. time Monday through Thursday
and resume 5 p.m. closing on all days in October.

TRC Board says Thanks to Will Schmall

2008-02-21T16:36:14Z

The TRC Board of Directors said thanks and goodbye to our outgoing Club President, Will Schmall, in a small ceremony at last night's monthly Board meeting.

Will has served as TRC President for more years than I can remember--or Will cares to remember. I believe his tenure goes back before 2000 (at least we have pictures on this site to that date).

Will's looking remarkable fit given his short period out of the Presidency. TRC will do that to you.

Hopefully, Will now has the time to do a bit more shooting and a lot less worrying. Many thanks from all the membership at TRC.

Tucson Smallbore Prone Match This February - Senior Olympics Results for TRC

2008-02-05T17:38:19Z

The monthly smallbore prone rifle match at Tucson Rifle Club will be held this Sunday, February 10, 2008.

Sign in and range setup at 7:30 AM. Begin firing at 8:00.

120 shots for record, unlimited sighting shots, at 50 and 100 yards.

Entry fee $6.

Please advise if you need to borrow any equipment.

Our Tucson Rifle Club smallbore shooters really cleaned up at the recent Senior Olympics smallbore match. Gold medals were won by Greg Fallon, Jeff Schneider, Kim Wood, Bob Suomala and Bernice Mckinney, while Lee McKinney and Emmett Reed won silver medals. Complete results and scores are attached.

See you on Sunday,
Greg Fallon,
Match Director]]> 2008 Tucson Senior Games Smallbore Rifle Prone - Male

Name	Age	Score	Award
R. Suomala	75-79	515x8	Gold

Name	Age	Score	Award
J. Weidman	65-69	498x5	Gold
E. Reed	65-69	481x3	Silver
G. Balding	65-69	361x0	Bronze
M. Allum	65-69	330x0

Name	Age	Score	Award
G. Fallon	60-64	588x21	Gold
L. McKinney	60-64	584x25	Silver
E. Magnosen	60-64	526x11	Bronze

Name	Age	Score	Award
J. Schneider	55-59	585x24	Gold

Name	Age	Score	Award
K. Wood	50-54	551x9	Gold
W. Boudoin	50-54	530x5	Silver

2008 Tucson Senior Games Smallbore Rifle Prone - Female

Name	Age	Score	Award
B. McKinney	55-59	583x23	Gold

February John C Garand Match Cancelled

2008-02-04T15:12:22Z

Due to the commitment of most of our coaches and regular shooters to the Washington's Birthday Team Match at Ben Avery on the same day, TRC's February John C Garand Match scheduled for Sunday 17 Feb 08 has been cancelled.

The next TRC Garand Match will be on our normal Third Sunday 16 March 2008.

Maury

500 meter and 100 yard sight-in ranges closed through January 21

2008-01-18T15:34:03Z

Game and Fish showed up yesterday at Three Point Rifle Range (unannounced) with men and equipment to finish the work begun last year on the 500 meter Silhouette range's east berm. On the plus side, this construction will produce a safer environment for our neighbors to the East. On the downside, their is little time to announce the closure of ranges that are affected.

While work is in progress, the 100 yard sight-in range adjacent to the 500m range will be closed. Additionally, note that Border Patrol is scheduled to use the Blackpowder range adjacent to the 100 yard site-in range Monday through Friday, 9a.m. - noon. The bottom line is that open shooting positions on the public ranges will be difficult or impossible to schedule (especially in the mornings) for duration of construction.

Work is estimated to be completed no sooner than Monday, January 21st, but may extend a bit longer depending on progress. Please call the Rangehouse for current range status (520-822-5189; Cells: 603-7873 or 603-7891) before coming out to Three Points--especially if you are planning on using any of the above ranges from now through next week.

NRA Standing Silhouette Championships

2008-01-10T21:18:13Z

Arizona State Rifle & Pistol Association
And
The Tucson Rifle Club
Present

THE 2008 ARIZONA STATE NRA HUNTERS PISTOL, SMALLBORE HUNTERS PISTOL, SMALLBORE STANDING, SMALLBORE UNLIMITED STANDING PISTOL, AIR PISTOL, STANDING SILHOUETTE CHAMPIONSHIPS

Dates:

March 28, 29, & 30, 2008 (Fri, Sat, & Sun). Range open for practice on prior Thursday and, time permitting, Friday.

Range:

Three Points Shooting Range, 26 miles west of I-19 on Highway 86, (Ajo highway), located at mile marker 148. The pistol range & targets will be available on Thursday March 27.

Eligibility:

Open to United States citizens who are members of the National Rifle Association & to non-citizens who are members of their respective National Shooting Associations.

Membership in the ASR&PA is not required to compete in this event, but a $5.00 discount is available to ASR&PA members.

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Current NRA rules will apply. These championships will utilize auto-reset targets. The events will not be squadded, you will find an opening and start shooting when you have picked up the proper score card from the statistician.

Course of fire:
One 60 SHOT MATCH FOR EACH GUN, All matches fired concurrently.

Times:

Matches commence at 09:00 Fri., Saturday, & Sunday. Practice will be from 07:00-08:30 and as time allows after the conclusion of the matches. No shooting after 5 p.m. Range will be open for practice on Thursday.

Entry:

Advance entry is preferred and will be accepted until March 15. (Must be received by that date.) Post entries will be taken to fill vacancies. Note the increased cost.

Entry fees:

First gun $ 35.00, 2nd gun $25.00 with $10.00 each additional gun. Juniors $15.00 and $5.00 net. Entries received on or before March 15, will receive a $10.00 early entry discount on the total. Proof of ASR&PA membership must accompany entry to receive the additional $5.00 discount. $120.00 for all guns.

Coaching:

A shooter must have a score keeper who may also spot etc. This coach may not touch the shooter or their equipment during the firing period. This person must remain behind the line of shooters at all times.

Classification:

NRA pistol silhouette classification will be used. Classification books must be presented to the stat officer prior to any shooting. COMPETITORS WITHOUT classification books will be required to purchase one for $12.00. New shooters will be classified based on their first score. IHMSA shooters will have their IHMSA classification converted to NRA and it will be entered into their NRA classification book.

Scoring:

Competitors will be required to score for one other competitor.

Jury:

A jury of 3 persons will be selected to act as the final onsite authority in the event of protests or disputes.

Equipment:

Pistols must meet NRA specifications. All pistols will be weighed & certified before the match. Uncertified pistols will not be allowed on the firing line. IF ANY PARTS HAVE TO BE REMOVED FROM A PISTOL TO MAKE CERTIFICATION, THOSE PARTS WILL REMAIN AT THE STAT OFFICE UNTIL COMPLETION OF ALL COMPETITIONS. IT WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE COMPETITOR TO CLAIM THESE PARTS AFTER THE LAST MATCH IS COMPLETED.

Ammunition:

Provided by the competitor, must comply with NRA Pistol Silhouette rules. No hyper velocity ammo allowed. No target damage allowed.

Awards:

Resident and non-resident state champion awards will be given in each event. In a row pins will be available for purchase if earned. Long runs will be fired after each day's matches. State champion, match winner, class awards, high woman, senior, super senior, and junior awards will be given. Match winner, state champion, high woman, senior, super senior, junior are not eligible to win class or special awards. Trophies given for each 60 shot match. A high Revolver award will be given.
Special aggregate awards will be given, one for each of the following: 2 gun air pistol, 4 gun hunter pistol and smallbore hunter pistol, 2 gun smallbore pistol, and 8 gun grand aggregate. All awards will be given on Sunday afternoon following all ties being broken.

Ties:

Time and conditions permitting all ties will be broken by shoot offs. Reverse animal count will be used if time is determined to be short by the match director.

Safety:

All TRC and NRA safety rules will be strictly enforced. Failure to comply will be basis of disqualification with no return of entry fees. Tucson Rifle Club rules state that every person using the range will wear hearing protection, eye protection, and use an open bolt indicator (OBI) in each gun that is not enclosed in a case. OBI's may be purchased at the range office.

Camping:

Camping is available onsite. Dry camp is $6.00 and RV hookup (electric only) is $15.00 per day. Only 3 sewer hookups are available. Camping fees do not include any range use fees. RSVP please for spaces at 520-822-5189.

Food & Water:

A lunch break will be taken if time allows. Flush toilets and potable water are available at all times on the range. A dinner for competitors will be available on Saturday night.

Washington's Birthday - 2008

2008-01-10T21:13:53Z

The 116th Annual Washington's Birthday High Power Rifle Match will be held at Ben Avery Shooting Facility in Phoenix on Sunday 17 Feb 08.

It's a 4-shooter 50-shot National Match Course all fired from 200 yards using reduced targets to simulate the 300 and 600yd stages. Match program is available at www.geocities.com/washbday

TRC usually enters at least three teams but we will field as many teams as we have shooters to fill them.

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Team entry fee is $80 ($20 per shooter). TRC has paid the full entry fees in the past. I will ask the Board but it may not be possible this year. Be prepared to pay a share of the entry fee.

If you want to pre-order your souvenir Washington's Birthday T-Shirt ($10) I need to know what size. You may also order your BBQ lunch ($6). I'll collect the money later.

The AZ Junior Team M1 Rifle raffle tickets should be available from Tyler Rico ridgeline@comcast.net. They're $2ea/3 for $5.

Uniform of the day will be a Red TRC Highpower T-Shirt. A limited supply is still on hand: $12 for short and $13 for long sleeves. Not all sizes available.

There are more firing points available this year but I still expect this match to fill up fast. If you want to be on a TRC team you'll need to get your name, souvenir T-shirt size, and lunch requests in to me ASAP.

Maury

New TRC Board of Directors for 2008 Elected

2007-12-07T15:50:23Z

Here they are:

Left to Right: Howard Huggins, Bob Cade, Jim Bertrand, May Warren, Maury Krupp, Ron Calderone, Larry Novak, Bruce Wright

Absent: Mandy Peery

2008 offices are:

President - Larry Novak
Vice-President - Jim Bertrand
Treasurer - May Warren
Secretary - Maury Krupp
Executive Officer - Mandy Peery
Safety Officer - Howard Huggins
Action Director - Bob Cade
Pistol Director - Bruce Wright
Rifle Director - Ron Calderone

Congrat's to all!

November Roy Dunlap Match - Cancelled

2007-11-21T17:10:51Z

The November Roy Dunlap Highpower Rifle Match is cancelled.

I only got two positive replies back :-(

That's not enough to justify bringing out the people who volunteered to run the match (but not shoot). Especially on a holiday weekend.

The next Roy Dunlap Match will be Saturday 22 Dec 07. Expect a 0800 start time.

See you there,

Maury

TRC Team "Black" takes first place at Phoenix Rod and Gun Club's Patriot's Match

2007-11-16T15:06:16Z

Every year on the weekend of Veteran's Day, the Phoenix Rod and Gun Club hosts a team High Power event to honor our veterans while simultaneously providing a venue for marksmanship, comradere and friendship amongst Arizona High power shooters.

   This once a year match is, with good reason, titled the "Patriot's Match".   TRC well represented Tucson in this years Patriot Match with TRC's Team "Black", comprised of Kim Wood, Jeff Schneider, Lee McKinney and Karl Kasarda.   Also representing Tucson (although on the AZ Junior team) was Tyler Rico.

]]> The Patriot Match is held all at the 200 yard line, using reduced targets for the 300 and 600 yard stages of fire. While the conditions were not particularly challenging in terms of wind, as anyone who's ever shot at PRGC knows, half the day is spent shooting nearly directly into the sun since the range faces south! With very a very bright sun, and clouds, the light was ever cycling from bright to dim, presenting it's own unique challenges through out the day.


During the 200 yard sitting rapid fire stage of fire one TRC Team Black shooter accidentally fumbled their 8 round magazine reload, and it fell in front of the firing line, totally unrecoverable.  Disappointment was near at hand, as 80 vital points just tumbled into the dirt.  Another
TRC member coaching at this time quickly snatched own of his own 8 round loaded mags out of his shooting stool and literally tossed it to the shooter.   Not only did this different ammo have the same zero as the shooter's own ammo, the shooter went on to shoot a 95 score sitting with
very little time left!   Fantastic!

To sum it up, TRC Team Black took the first place team in the match while soon-to-be High Master junior Tyler Rico shoot beat all the adults, winning the individual match with his always impressive shooting skills. 

Another great set of victories for Tucson and TRC at the Phoenix matches!

November John C Garand Match

2007-11-12T23:39:54Z

Just a reminder,

Tucson Rifle Club's monthly John C Garand Match will be held this coming Sunday 18 Nov 07.

Range gate opens around 0630. If the office isn't open yet and there's no sign-in sheet on the outside table you must still sign-in before you leave for the day.

Squadding starts on the 200yd line after the pits are set up. First round downrange at 0700.

Match fee is $10 for adults; juniors and military shoot for free.

Ammunition is available for use in the match: $10 for 60 rounds of M1 Rifle or M1 Carbine.

Several privately-owned rifles and carbines are available for loan free of charge. Club ammo must be purchased and used. Contact me if you need one.

Reduced targets to simulate the standard National Match Course are available on request. Ask for them when squadding.

See you there,

Maury

Welcome to the TRC Weblog

August John C Garand Match

August 600 Yard Prone Match Bulletin

Allowing Loaded Guns in National Parks - TRC Official Position

Southern Arizona Practical Shooters comes to TRC

Extended Range Hours!

TRC Board says Thanks to Will Schmall

Tucson Smallbore Prone Match This February - Senior Olympics Results for TRC

Name

2008 Tucson Senior Games Smallbore Rifle Prone - Female

Name

Age

Score

Award

B. McKinney

Gold

February John C Garand Match Cancelled

500 meter and 100 yard sight-in ranges closed through January 21

NRA Standing Silhouette Championships

Washington's Birthday - 2008

New TRC Board of Directors for 2008 Elected

November Roy Dunlap Match - Cancelled

TRC Team "Black" takes first place at Phoenix Rod and Gun Club's Patriot's Match

November John C Garand Match