What:   An introduction to the principles of competitive bullseye shooting with rifles.  Classroom instruction on one Saturday will be followed by an introductory match on the following Saturday.   Rifle matches such as Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) John Garand matches for the .30 caliber M1 Garand rifle and NRA Highpower rifle will be discussed.   CMP matches for .22 caliber rifles, the Rimfire Sporter matches. will also be discussed.

When:
Sat. March 3, 2007    Classroom instruction.    
Bring equipment (If you have it... not required.) but no ammunition

Sat. March 10, 2007    Introductory John C. Garand Match
Bring your own rifle & gear if you have it.   Loaner rifles & gear available.

8AM start time for both dates.

Where:   Andy Dalton Range, Bois D'Arc Conservation Area, Greene County, Missouri

Contact:
Bill Corcoran, 862-8618. WilliamCorcoran@MissouriState.edu

Cost: No fee for either activity. GI ammunition will be provided at a cost of $15 for the match on March 10. Competitors may use their own ammo in their own rifles, but must purchase club ammo if they borrow a rifle from the club.

Purpose:   To introduce new shooters to the most popular disciplines in rifle competition.

Who May Attend:   Anyone with an interest in competition rifle shooting using iron sights. No experience necessary. For the clinic and introductory match, all equipment may be borrowed from the club.

Certification issues:   Completing the match on March 10 fulfills the Marksmanship certification portion of the requirements for purchasing a rifle from the CMP.

Topics of Discussion / Instruction:
Rifle safety.
Range safety.
Principles of rifle shooting.
Targets used in competition.
Sight picture, sight alignment, and trigger squeeze.
The 3 basic positions, standing, sitting, and prone.
Various types of matches.
Rapid fire and slow fire rules.
Use of the sling.
Match procedures.
Scoring.
Rifles used in competition.
Ammunition concerns.
Equipment of all types.
Opportunities for competition in the area.
Where to get more information.

Who:   Sponsored by the Osage Orange Sharpshooters
a Civilian Marksmanship Program affiliate.