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August John C Garand Match

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 11:05:05 -0800

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

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 08:17:08 -0800

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

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 11:22:26 -0800

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

Tue, 13 May 2008 10:38:25 -0800

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!

Fri, 09 May 2008 09:03:55 -0800

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

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 08:36:14 -0800

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

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 09:38:19 -0800

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

February John C Garand Match Cancelled

Mon, 04 Feb 2008 07:12:22 -0800

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

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 07:34:03 -0800

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

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 13:18:13 -0800

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.

Washington's Birthday - 2008

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 13:13:53 -0800

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.

New TRC Board of Directors for 2008 Elected

Fri, 07 Dec 2007 07:50:23 -0800

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

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 09:10:51 -0800

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

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 07:06:16 -0800

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.

November John C Garand Match

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 15:39:54 -0800

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