15+ years ago I was competing and enjoying the sport of NRA Highpower competition. We formed the local club in 1998(?), and it continues on as a 100yd reduced range course, with members often competing at the full 200-300-600yd matches held across TX.
The BVSRA range is located in Lyons TX (info at the website).
The Garand Matches alone are a hoot!
BVSRA
Subject: BVSRA Newsletter - Major news and rule changes!
Fellow Shooters,
Prior to the normally scheduled Garand match on Feb 6th, the club will host a marksmanship clinic.
The clinic will be presented by Mr. Keith Stephens. For those of you who may not be familiar, Mr Stephens is a 12 time Texas State Champion in Highpower Rifle, Service Rifle, Mid Range High Power and M1 Garand class. He currently is the State Champion in all four categories. In addition, he holds two civilian records at the National Matches and has either shot with or coached The Texas State Rifle Team to five civilian national championships.
Mr Stephens has been a member and club friend for many years and has graciously accepted our request to conduct a marksmanship clinic to benefit club participation. Shooters, this is a don't miss opportunity to enhance your shooting skills by instruction from a world class expert!
The clinic/match format is as follows. Clinic starts at 0900 hours, an informal presentation of the three shooting positions, proper use of sling, and match shooting fundamentals, and any additional topics Mr Stephens deems important. The presentation time is expected to last one to one and a half hours. However, the clinic will continue throughout the match, with one-on-one instruction throughout the course of fire for those wanting to participate.
This clinic is designed for those shooters who have at least a small amount of experience in service rifle competition. The clinic is not recommended for 1st time or beginner shooters who are not familiar with this style of shooting. Time constraints and conducting a sanctioned match preclude beginner level instruction. The club will entertain that type of instruction in the future depending on interest - actually, we do it all the time on a small scale basis!
Virtually any service rifle commonly used in any NRA/CMP can be used, Vintage, Modern Military, Garand etc. This is not limited to Garand or AR's. The club has loaner M1's and AR's for use. If you want to shoot (you don't have too) you need to provide your own ammo with the exception of M1 ammo the club has on hand ($35.00 for 60 rds). The match fee is $25.00.
In addition, the club's annual meeting and officer election will take place after the match, so we encourage you to at least show up for that - the club's future is at stake! That's the summary of the Feb. 6th event, If you are interested, e-mail me so we can judge the participation level.
On another topic now. In case some shooters have a misconception that (for example) the CMP "John Garand" match is just for M1's, that is simply not true! "John Garand" matches merely describe the match format - not the type of rifle used. You can shoot Vintage, Springfield and "Modern Military" (AR's, M1A's, FN/FAL etc.) The official CMP scorecard indicates such-just circle the class of rifle you are shooting. The same with our NRA monthly match. You can shoot just about any US made service style rifle. The reason I brought this up is that participation is declining, Especially the NRA matches, and a clarification of the formats might increase interest.
Which brings me to topic three. There are major - and I mean major - recent changes to both the CMP and NRA rulebooks that redefine what are legal rifles allowed in service rifle competition. It's too lengthy to get into here, and I haven't even read the rules yet, but, among other things are the use of optics on the AR platform (up to 4.5X). The AR is no longer restricted to the A2 configuration, allowing M4 carbine style (short barrel/collapsible stock) to be eligible. Also, all weight limits have been lifted for the AR (CMP). Most (not all) of the rule changes reflect the reality that the currently issued service rifle has evolved, and both sanctioning bodies have recognized that reality. There are many other changes, including match format rules that will impact the sport. Also the CMP and NRA rule changes are similar (I've read) but not exactly the same. So, some homework will be required by all who participate in the sport. Both bodies indicate the 2016 rules will be monitored closely for possible future changes. My take is this - way overdue. Think about all those AR's out there that are now ruled "legal". Also, all the old timers that have left the sport due to aging eyes! This is all good for the sport.
All for now shooters, again, give me a head's up about participating in the clinic/match, and, please, support the club by attending the post match annual meeting. There is some doubt about the club's future due to declining participation. That's your warning order!
If weather does not permit, I'll try to give you a heads up via e-mail on the Friday prior. If it's an overnight storm, you can call Rick Saturday morning tel #979 596 2513.
Regards, Pete Wehrheim, BVSRA Club Secretary tel # 979 703 8271
The BVSRA range is located in Lyons TX (info at the website).
The Garand Matches alone are a hoot!
BVSRA
Subject: BVSRA Newsletter - Major news and rule changes!
Fellow Shooters,
Prior to the normally scheduled Garand match on Feb 6th, the club will host a marksmanship clinic.
The clinic will be presented by Mr. Keith Stephens. For those of you who may not be familiar, Mr Stephens is a 12 time Texas State Champion in Highpower Rifle, Service Rifle, Mid Range High Power and M1 Garand class. He currently is the State Champion in all four categories. In addition, he holds two civilian records at the National Matches and has either shot with or coached The Texas State Rifle Team to five civilian national championships.
Mr Stephens has been a member and club friend for many years and has graciously accepted our request to conduct a marksmanship clinic to benefit club participation. Shooters, this is a don't miss opportunity to enhance your shooting skills by instruction from a world class expert!
The clinic/match format is as follows. Clinic starts at 0900 hours, an informal presentation of the three shooting positions, proper use of sling, and match shooting fundamentals, and any additional topics Mr Stephens deems important. The presentation time is expected to last one to one and a half hours. However, the clinic will continue throughout the match, with one-on-one instruction throughout the course of fire for those wanting to participate.
This clinic is designed for those shooters who have at least a small amount of experience in service rifle competition. The clinic is not recommended for 1st time or beginner shooters who are not familiar with this style of shooting. Time constraints and conducting a sanctioned match preclude beginner level instruction. The club will entertain that type of instruction in the future depending on interest - actually, we do it all the time on a small scale basis!
Virtually any service rifle commonly used in any NRA/CMP can be used, Vintage, Modern Military, Garand etc. This is not limited to Garand or AR's. The club has loaner M1's and AR's for use. If you want to shoot (you don't have too) you need to provide your own ammo with the exception of M1 ammo the club has on hand ($35.00 for 60 rds). The match fee is $25.00.
In addition, the club's annual meeting and officer election will take place after the match, so we encourage you to at least show up for that - the club's future is at stake! That's the summary of the Feb. 6th event, If you are interested, e-mail me so we can judge the participation level.
On another topic now. In case some shooters have a misconception that (for example) the CMP "John Garand" match is just for M1's, that is simply not true! "John Garand" matches merely describe the match format - not the type of rifle used. You can shoot Vintage, Springfield and "Modern Military" (AR's, M1A's, FN/FAL etc.) The official CMP scorecard indicates such-just circle the class of rifle you are shooting. The same with our NRA monthly match. You can shoot just about any US made service style rifle. The reason I brought this up is that participation is declining, Especially the NRA matches, and a clarification of the formats might increase interest.
Which brings me to topic three. There are major - and I mean major - recent changes to both the CMP and NRA rulebooks that redefine what are legal rifles allowed in service rifle competition. It's too lengthy to get into here, and I haven't even read the rules yet, but, among other things are the use of optics on the AR platform (up to 4.5X). The AR is no longer restricted to the A2 configuration, allowing M4 carbine style (short barrel/collapsible stock) to be eligible. Also, all weight limits have been lifted for the AR (CMP). Most (not all) of the rule changes reflect the reality that the currently issued service rifle has evolved, and both sanctioning bodies have recognized that reality. There are many other changes, including match format rules that will impact the sport. Also the CMP and NRA rule changes are similar (I've read) but not exactly the same. So, some homework will be required by all who participate in the sport. Both bodies indicate the 2016 rules will be monitored closely for possible future changes. My take is this - way overdue. Think about all those AR's out there that are now ruled "legal". Also, all the old timers that have left the sport due to aging eyes! This is all good for the sport.
All for now shooters, again, give me a head's up about participating in the clinic/match, and, please, support the club by attending the post match annual meeting. There is some doubt about the club's future due to declining participation. That's your warning order!
If weather does not permit, I'll try to give you a heads up via e-mail on the Friday prior. If it's an overnight storm, you can call Rick Saturday morning tel #979 596 2513.
Regards, Pete Wehrheim, BVSRA Club Secretary tel # 979 703 8271
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