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22 Rifle shoot for Youth

Custer Rod & Gun Club 2016 22 Rifle shoot for Youth (8 to 17) May 12 to June 9 2016

12 May 5:30 to 6:00 registration at VFW Hall Post 1579 AT 119 N. 6th in Miles City sign release from parent/guardian
6:00 to 8:00 gun safety class-no live ammo will be allowed in classroom at VFW
19 May shooting at range (Water plant) 6:00 to 8:00
26 May shooting at range (Water plant) 6:00 to 8:00
2 June shooting at range (Water plant) 6:00 to 8:00
9 June shooting at range (Water plant) 6:00 to 8:00

Cost: FREE

Free use of club guns, shells, targets and
Instruction by certified instructors and coaches.
For more information, please contact Jim or James Coleman 874-8892 or Keith Hall 232-1449

Concealed Handgun Training

Concealed Handgun Training

EDC Training LLC. Will be holding a class on Saturday April 30th, in Miles City. This will be an Introduction to Concealed Carry Class. This class is for the individual that may or may not hold a Montana Concealed Carry Permit and is wanting to learn more about the Defensive use of a handgun.

This course addresses the effective concealed carry and use of the handguns popular today. The course will address the advantages and disadvantages of the various types, models, configurations and calibers of such Handguns, as well as the most effective support equipment and methods of concealed carry. The program consists of both classroom discussion, and live fire drills on the range. This course introduces the student to techniques applicable to defensive use of the handgun. Emphasis is put on shooting skill development for application in real-life circumstances. The fundamentals of Mindset, Gun-handling, and Marksmanship are covered in lecture while the practical aspects are taught on the range. Other course topics include Situational Awareness, equipment selection, safety, handling, loading, unloading, malfunction clearance, drawing and firing techniques. Cost of this class will be $100.00

Required equipment list:
* Centerfire Handgun in a minimum defensive caliber (generally, 9mm or .38spl or larger)
* Ammunition 100 rounds.
* Spare magazines or speedloaders
* Spare ammunition pouches, carrier, or magazine holster
* Method of carrying the handgun (i.e.- suitable belt and belt holster, Shoulder holsters generally not acceptable- you “sweep” others when drawing the firearm)
* Ear protection
* Eye protection
* Clothing suitable for the weather
* Cap with a brim
* Rugged shoes or boots
* Lunch and hydration fluid (water sports drink etc for the day)

Fallon County Shooting Range Grand Opening March 5th

Shane Bettenhausen asked us to pass along the following message…

We will be having our Grand Opening at the indoor pistol and archery range March 5th 9:00AM to 5:00PM, bring your firearms and bows and shoot for free. The outdoor rifle and pistol ranges will also be open. There will be door prizes and refreshments, one and one half miles West of Baker, MT on Hiway 12.

Shane Bettenhausen
Fallon County Shooting Range

Meeting of the Board of Directors minutes – Feb. 16, 2016

Custer Rod and Gun Club
Directors Meeting
2/16/16
VFW

Call to order: 7:10 PM

Attendance: Randy Anderson, Ty Rainy, Jesse Smith, Cheri Reed, Todd Burch, Randy Hart, Larry Hudson, Jim Keith, Marty Scheid

Reading of Previous Meeting Minutes: Jesse Smith motioned “We accept the minutes from the Dec. meeting as they are posted on the website.” The motion was seconded and passed.

President Report:
(none)

Committee Reports:
Rifle Range – Randy Anderson reported that he talked to Pacific Steel and they have all the steel we need for the VMR/HP 100 yard range for approximately $115.

Trap Range – Cheri Reed reported we still only have one working trap thrower, and one that will only throw doubles. Ken Boschee has been working with Pat-Trap and still hasn’t been able to get it running. Shipping the thrower to be refurbished would cost around $9,000 plus shipping, flaying someone in from Pat-Trap to fix it would cost around $15,000. Cheri suggests we looking into finding grant to buy a new trap thrower. She will research options and report again next month.

Cowboy Action – Randy Hart reported the Cowboy Action is still going on, as long as the weather is warm people are showing up.

Annual Meeting – Cheri Reed reported that after paying for the three guns used as prizes, and paying for the Town and Country Club facilities and food, and subtracting the money raised selling raffle tickets at the banquet, the total cost to the club was approximately $110.
Jesse Smith reported that everyone was so happy with the venue, that he went ahead and pre-booked the Town and Country club again for next year’s Annual Meeting and Banquet.

Old Business:
Sales of new club memberships – No motion made to change our sales procedure for new club memberships. All new club membership sales will remain online only. Randy Anderson, will look into the viability of leaving membership applications and temporary access codes at Red Rock. He will present options at the next meeting.

New Business:
Spotted Eagle Clubhouse Renovations – Nothing has been done yet, but we need volunteers to get going the on restoration work soon.

Turning delinquent membership accounts from 2012 and 2013 in to collections – Jim Kieth motion “We vote if we’re going to collections or not.” The motion was seconded and passed. The Board voted to NOT send delinquent accounts to collections. Instead, Randy Anderson will email a list of past due members who have not returned their access card, to all the Board members, who will then attempt to collect cards or late fees from those members as we see them in the community.

Jim Kieth motioned, “We start the annual meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.” The motion was seconded, and passed.

Randy Anderson motioned, “We amend Article I, Section 1, Sub-Section A, of the club By-Laws to read ‘Any person may become a member upon completion of a membership card and paid dues, provided they are a legal citizen of the United States of America. In the event they are not a legal citizen they may petition the Board of Directors for an exception.'” The motion was seconded and will be voted on at the next meeting of the Board of Directors.

Jesse Smith suggested setting up a survey on Survey Monkey, for the club membership to answer in order to provide feedback and to the directors on what the members are please with, dislike, and what they would like to see in the future. The Board will work by email to compose a list of questions to be approved at the next Board meeting.

Montana Law Enforcement Association (MLEA) wants to use the the range July 12, and 13th. Randy Anderson will work with them to bring more details to the Board before any motion is made.

Peasants Forever wants to borrow the clubs tables for their Banquet on March 19th. Todd Burch motioned, “We loan our tables to Pheasants Forever for their banquet” The motion was seconded and passed.

Nominations and Election of Officers:
Randy Anderson reported that William Williams has resigned from the board. Cheri Reed motioned, “We table nominating a replacement for William Williams until next months meeting.”

Good and Welfare:
(none)

Adjourn:
Cheri Reed motioned, “We adjourn.” The motion was seconded and passed at 9:53 PM

Board of Directors Meeting – Feb. 2016

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The Custer Rod and Gun Club’s Board of Directors will be meeting Feb 16th, 7:00 PM at the VFW in Miles City.

While only members of the Board of Directors have a vote at Board Meetings, all members are welcome and encouraged to attend the meeting and voice their opinion on any and all issues, as well as bring other concerns, request, etc. to the boards attention.

You can find a complete list of the scheduled 2016 Board Meetings at https://custerrodandgun.com/wordpress/2015-board-of-directors-meeting-schedule/

Meeting Agenda below: (other agenda items may be introduced from the floor)

Custer Rod and Gun Club
Meeting of the Board of Directors
February 16, 2015 7:00 PM
VFW

Call to order and Roll call of officers:

Reading of previous meeting minutes:

Reading of current financial report:

President report:

Reports of Boards and Standing/Special Committees:

Old Business:
– Either discontinue selling of new memberships at Red Rock or a new
motion to strike the previous motion passed in December

New Business:
-Vault at Spotted Eagle or Sunday Cr.
-Sending delinquent memberships from 2014 and 2013 to collections
– Request by a member to start the Annual Meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance
– Member survey & what questions should we ask?
– Request from MLEA (Law Enforcement Academy) to use the range July 12 and 13
– Pheasants Forever wants to borrow tables for the PF Banquet on March 19th

Nomination and Election of Officers:
– Nominations to replace William William?

Good and Welfare:

Adjourn:

2016 Board of Directors Meeting Schedule

The Custer Rod and Gun Club will hold our monthly Meeting of the Board of Directors, on the third Tuesday of each month, from February through December, at 7:00 PM. The location of each meeting can be found below:

2016 Meetings of the Board of Directors
February 16, 2016 – VFW Club 119 N. 6th St.
March 15, 2016 – VFW Club 119 N. 6th St.
April 19, 2016 – Spotted Eagle clubhouse
May 17, 2016 – Sunday Creek clubhouse
June 21, 2016 – Spotted Eagle clubhouse
July 19, 2016 – Sunday Creek clubhouse
August 16, 2016 – Spotted Eagle clubhouse
September 20, 2016 – Sunday Creek clubhouse
October 18, 2016 – Spotted Eagle clubhouse
November 15, 2016 – VFW Club 119 N. 6th St.
December 20, 2016 – VFW Club 119 N. 6th St.

Annual Banquet and Meeting
January 21, 2017 – Miles City Town and County Club (4th and Eagle)

Though these are Board meetings, and only members of the Board of Director have a vote on motions at these meetings, all club members are encouraged to attend these meetings, and will be provided opportunity to speak at these meetings if they desire. The Board always seeks the opinion of club members.

2016 Annual Club Meeting Minutes

Custer Rod and Gun Club
Annual Meeting Minutes
1/16/16 7:00pm
Town and Country Club

Call to Order: 7:00 PM

Roll Call of Officers:
Present: Keith Hall, Randy Anderson, Jesse Smith, Cheri Reed, Levi Burch, Todd Burch, Daniel Delong, Tom Fulton, Larry Hudson, Jim Keith

Absent: Ken Boschee, William Williams

Reading of previous meeting minutes:
Jesse smith motioned, “We accept the minutes from the previous Annual Meeting, as they are posted on the website.” The motion was seconded and passed.

Reading of Current Financial Report:
Treasurer Cheri Reed reported that as of 3 pm yesterday the club has $20,040.53 in the bank. She reported the club expects the following list of minimum expenses for 2016:
Taxes $492 (doubled from last year)
Insurance $3,100
Repairs to the Spotted Eagle Clubhouse $5,000
Completion of the 100 Yard High Power Range $1,100
$2,500 going into CD to replace the money the club borrowed to buy trap thrower a few years ago.
The club is purchasing a new laptop to handle club memberships and gate programming.
Cheri Reported the club should have around $8,000 left after the expected expenses.

Randy Anderson Reported the club finished out last year with approx 420 members, but so far this year we’re only at 220 members.

Jim Keith motioned, “We accept the financial report as read.” The motion was seconded and passed.

Keith Hall announced that we are still accepting nominations for the Officer and Director positions that we will be voting to fill at the end of the meeting.

President Report:
President Keith Hall reported that in 2015 we held a Youth .22 instructional shoot that had 28 kids signed up from ages 1 – 15, and helped 5 Boy Scouts earn merit badges.

This years youth shoot will be May 12 – June 9. We will hold a Day Camp for shotgun on June 4th.

Keith Hall reported that FWP wants to use Spotted Eagle on Sunday Feb. 28, Saturday June 25, and Sunday July 31 for Hunter Safety field days. Jim Keith motioned, “We approve FWP’s request.” The motion was seconded and passed.

Keith Hall reported that 4H wants to use the Spotted Eagle range Tuesday March 29, they will supply their ownshells and buy clays from us. Marty Scheid motioned, “We approve 4H to use the range.” The motion was seconded and passed.

Keith Hall thanked the Range Masters for running the individual ranges. It seems to be working out well, and he hopes the next President will continue with it.

Reports of Boards and Standing/Special Committees:
Rifle Range – Jesse Smith reported that in 2015 the club received a grant from the Friends of the NRA for just under $6,000. The grant was used to expand the pistol range from 3 bays to 5 bays, as well as installing a septic tank, and bathroom/outhouse that can be used year around regardless of weather. The bathroom building also has a storage area to be used for targets and props for groups using the pistol bays.

Jesse Smith reported that the club spent approx. $4,000 to install the steel targets, that the club voted for at the 2015 Annual Meeting, on all the rifle/pistol ranges. He said in the approx. six months since they’ve been installed the steel is holding up well, but the support frames and chains are in need of repair because of people shooting the frames instead of the targets.

Jesse Smith also reported a guy from Baker held a Prairie Dog silhouette shoot at the rifle range, and part of the proceeds was supposes to go to the Wounded Warriors and a local foster parent group in Miles City. It didn’t have the turnout he hoped for, but the guy who put it on hopes to have a better turnout this year.

Jesse Smith reported we repaired the window frames on the rifle range clubhouse and painted trim.

Randy Hart reported the Cowboy Action Shooting is going well, they are holding shoots every 3rd Saturday of the month, and are growing their matches a little more than in the past.

Shotgun Range –
Cheri Reed reported that trap shooting hasn’t been as active this year because 2 years ago the traps got flooded, and one thrower is still not working properly. Ken Boschee and Cheri have been working on the trap with the aid of the manufacturer, but even the manufacturer can’t figure out what is wrong with it. Cheri said they hope to get the second thrower running and be more active in 2016.

Cheri reported despite the thrower breakdowns in 2015 we still managed to hold a Boy Scout shoot, Kids shoot, MCC College shoot, and a Beginners shoot. We also shot skeet a couple times.

Old Business:
N/A

New Business:
Randy Anderson Reminded everyone that our insurance doesn’t cover the club if we let non-members use the range unless it’s part of an event that has been pre-approved in the Board Meeting minutes before the event, or they are a guest of a member, and the member is present.

Nomination and Election of Officers and Board of Directors:
Nominations for the position of President were:
Randy Anderson, accepted
There were no further nominations made.
Randy Anderson was elected by default, his term expires January, 2018.

Jesse Smith motioned, “We take nominations and vote to fill the rest of Randy Anderson’s term as Vice-President before we go any further in the elections.” The motion was seconded, and passed.

Nominations for the position of Vice-President:
Clint Meidinger, declined
Jesse Smith, declined
Ty Rainey, accepted
There were no further nominations made.
Ty Rainey was elected by default, his term expires January 2017.

Nominations for the position of Treasurer were:
Cheri Reed, accepted
There were no further nominations made.
Cheri Reed was elected by default, her term expires January, 2018.

Nominations for the 4 available two year positions as Directors:
Jim Keith, accepted
Ty Rainey, declined
Marty Scheid, accepted
Todd Burch, accepted
Randy Hart, accepted
There were no further nominations made.
The 4 nominees Jim Keith, Marty Scheid, Todd Burch, and Randy Hart were elected to the 4 two year Director positions by default, their terms expires January, 2018.

Nominations fill the last year of the vacant Directors position temporarily being filled by Larry Hudson:
Matt Lewin, declined
Larry Hudson, accepted
There were no further nominations made.
Larry Hudson was elected by default, his term expires January 2017.

Good and Welfare:
N/A

Door Prizes and Raffle Items:
Door prize winner: Member #176 was not present, and was redrawn. The winner of the Savage .17 HMR was member #102 Matt Lewin.

Bucket Raffle winners were as follows:
S&W Shield 9mm – Keith Hall
Henry GOlden Boy .22 – Kevin Anderson
Hyskore Universal Shooers Clamp – Leroy Kuper
$50 Reynolds Market Gift Certificate – Jody West
EDC Basic Pistol Course – Mel Patch
Flying Pheasant Mount – Clyde Leischner
Framed Duck Print – Keith Hall
Unframed Duck and Quail Prints – John Sgrignoli
Makers Mark Whisky – Randy Hart
Solo Stove – Christina
27 lb. Box of Chocolate Covered Cinnamon Bears – Keith Hall
Camo Picnic Bag and Accessories – Mel Patch
Eder 3’x5′ American Flag – Lee Wankel
$100 Thrive by LeVel Gift Certificate – Arin Ransom
Browning Pistol Rack – Keith Hall

Adjourn: Keith Hall motioned “To adjourn.” The motion was seconded, passed at 7:57 PM

Friends of the NRA needs volunteer

The Friends of the NRA are in need of volunteers right now to organize and prepare for their annual fundraising banquet in 2016. FNRA provide vital grant dollars needed to promote shooting facilities and programs in our immediate area. Just this year they provided the Custer Rod and Gun Club with our new bathroom and storage building, septic tank, and pistol range berm improvements.

Please consider donating a little time to help them help our shooting community.

For more information please contact Tera Kiel at (406) 951-2282.

Thank you,
Custer Rod and Gun Club

Mule Deer Foundation Annual Banquet

The Powder River Mulies Chapter of the Mule Deer Foundation in Miles City would like to invite you to our 7th annual banquet to raise funds for the conservation of Mule Deer and their habitat in Montana. The Mule Deer population in Montana has had their ups and downs with weather issues, disease, predation and loss of habitat. By joining us at our banquet and/or making a donation, you can help us help the mule deer of Eastern MT so that we can ensure sustainable and huntable populations for generations to come.

MDF is dedicated to the following goals:
•To restore, improve and protect mule deer habitat (including land and easement acquisitions) resulting in self-sustaining, healthy, free ranging and huntable deer populations
•To encourage and support responsible wildlife management with government agencies, private organizations and landowners;
•To promote public education and scientific research related to mule deer and wildlife management;
•To support and encourage responsible and ethical behavior and awareness of issues among those whose actions affect mule deer;
•Acknowledge regulated hunting as a viable component of mule and black-tailed deer conservation.

MDF understands foremost that its goals cannot be accomplished without partnering with members and businesses like yours. This is the reason that I am reaching out to your company. Support can come in many ways:

1) Join us at our 7th annual banquet, this is a great way to entertain your staff and customers (flyers attached).

2) Become a supporting member! We have general membership and lifetime memberships available and our most popular is becoming a Sponsor Member in which you or your company are recognized at our banquet, receive a plaque, sponsor hat and pin as well as a chance at a rifle for every five Sponsor Members the chapter signs. Sponsor Memberships are $250. Lifetime Membership is $1000 and can be paid in quarterly installments if desired.

3) Make a donation to our banquet with merchandise, services you offer, underwriting an item/raffle or a cash donation. We have items ranging from guns to prints that cost $50 to $2000 that could be underwritten. Additionally, we look for support to cover the costs of our banquet dinner. We have two highly visible raffles that may interest you, our annual hat raffle, 50 hats (could be your hat) at $50 apiece and the winner wins a Kimber rifle where they get to pick the caliber. Another highly visible raffle is the best general raffle in the area, 10-12 high end items and a bonus gun, this year a Bushmaster .223 w/red dot scope is the bonus gun. In the case of sponsoring a raffle/game, we would incorporate your name into raffle name, hang a banner above the game, listed you in our program and multiple mentions during the event by the Emcee.

4) For a huge impact in Montana there is the Mule Deer Conservation Partnership program, with a minimum donation of $1,500. 100% of those funds stay in Montana and will be applied to an MDF project here!

Partnering with us, we will promote your company at the event through our banquet program, signage (if you have banners, we will hang them and send back to you), verbally by the MC and any items that are donated or underwritten will be identified with signage.

The Mule Deer Foundation was established in 1988 and continues to expand its footprint as we now have 14 chapters in Montana!! The MDF Chapters in Montana put a total of $123,000 on the ground in 2015 for habitat projects in all regions as well as assisting the state and USFS in three land purchases to enhance public access and conserve habitat (York Gulch – six mining claims that connected a USFS trail to ensure that access in perpaturity. Whitetail Prairie, Beartooth WMA – purchased 2800 acres adjacent to the WMA and opened up an additional 900 acres of previously blocked state land. Jenkins Gulch – a 317 ac private inholding in the middle of the Elkhorns.) Additionally MDF chapters in Montana donated $22,000 to youth shooting teams in MT.

Unlike other big game animals, mule deer have not adapted well to change in their environment. Specifically, as urban areas continue to sprawl and more people build homes in rural settings, mule deer and their habitat suffer. But you can help change the future for mule deer by helping us help the mule deer with funds raised to enhance habitat, rehabilitate habitat and work with private landowners in terms of habitat and hunter access.

Yours in Conservation,

Marshall Johnson
Regional Director
Mule Deer Foundation
2016 Burlington Ave
Billings, MT 59102 Miles City, MT 59301
406-850-8785

Introduction To Concealed Carry Course

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Concealed Handgun Training

EDC Training LLC. Will be holding a class on Saturday Oct. 10th. at the Custer Rod and Gun Club’s range in Miles City. This will be an Introduction to Concealed Carry Class. This class is for the individual that may or may not hold a Montana Concealed Carry Permit and is wanting to learn more about the Defensive use of a handgun.
This course addresses the effective concealed carry and use of the handguns popular today. The course will address the advantages and disadvantages of the various types, models, configurations and calibers of such Handguns, as well as the most effective support equipment and methods of concealed carry. The program consists of both classroom discussion, and live fire drills on the range. This course introduces the student to techniques applicable to defensive use of the handgun. Emphasis is put on shooting skill development for application in real-life circumstances. The fundamentals of Mindset, Gun-handling, and Marksmanship are covered in lecture while the practical aspects are taught on the range. Other course topics include Situational Awareness, equipment selection, safety, handling, loading, unloading, malfunction clearance, drawing and firing techniques.

Cost of this class will be $100.00

Required equipment list:
* Centerfire Handgun in a minimum defensive caliber (generally, 9mm or .38spl or larger)
* Ammunition 100 rounds.
* Spare magazines or speedloaders
* Spare ammunition pouches, carrier, or magazine holster
* Method of carrying the handgun (i.e.- suitable belt and belt holster, Shoulder holsters generally not acceptable- you “sweep” others when drawing the firearm)
* Ear protection
* Eye protection
* Clothing suitable for the weather
* Cap with a brim
* Rugged shoes or boots
* Lunch and hydration fluid(water sports drink etc for the day)

Low Light/No Light Handgun Training

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EDC Training LLC. Will be holding a class on Sat. Oct. 10th. in Miles City at the Custer Rod and Gun Club range. This course focuses on the unique aspects of low-light / night encounters. Topics include types of low light, visual capabilities and perceptions, equipment, firing techniques, and practical scenarios.

Prerequisite for the Low Light Seminar is EDC Trainings Introduction To Concealed Carry Course. (If you have not taken the prerequisite course there will be one offered at the same location before the Low Light class.)

Required equipment list:
* Centerfire Handgun in a minimum defensive caliber (generally, 9mm or .38spl or larger)
* Ammunition 100 rounds.
* Spare magazines or speedloaders
* Spare ammunition pouches, carrier, or magazine holster
* Method of carrying the handgun (i.e.- suitable belt and belt holster, Shoulder holsters generally not acceptable- you “sweep” others when drawing the firearm)
* Ear protection
* Eye protection
* Clothing suitable for the weather
* Cap with a brim
* Rugged shoes or boots
* Good Quality “tactical” style Flashlight.

To register for the class or for more information contact Erik Fritz, NRA Certified Instructor
tacmedic45@yahoo.com or call 406-346-2825

2015 TRAILS END RIFLE AND PISTOL CLUB ANNUAL CMP QUALIFYING MATCH

2015 TRAILS END RIFLE AND PISTOL CLUB

ANNUAL CMP QUALIFYING MATCH

TO BE HELD AT THE OLMSTEAD RANGE NEXT TO HOLLECKER LAKE

DATE OF THE MATCH WILL BE SEPTEMBER 19th, 2015 – SATURDAY.

REGISTRATION AT 8:30 AM.

MATCH FIRING STARTING AT 9 AM.

WE WILL FOLLOW CMP HP-C COURSE OF FIRE, WHICH IS A 50 ROUND MATCH FIRED AT 100 YARDS.

THIS MATCH WILL QUALIFY THE CLUB TO STAY AFFILIATED AND ALSO ALLOW INTERESTED SHOOTERS TO QUALIFY FOR CMP RIFLES.

THE COURSE OF FIRE IS :

10 SHOTS OFFHAND SLOW FIRE (12MINUTES) AT 100 YARDS.

10 SHOTS RAPID FIRE (60 SECONDS) STANDING TO SITTING AT 100 YARDS.

10 SHOTS RAPID FIRE (70 SECONDS) STANDING TO PRONE AT 100 YARDS.

20 SHOTS SLOW FIRE (22 MINUTES) PRONE AT 100 YARDS.

You may use any iron sighted rifle. There are no caliber restrictions except center fire rifle. There are two rapid fire strings that will require you to be able to reload your rifle and complete firing all 10 shots in 60 or 70 seconds.

You will need probably 65 rounds of ammo, you will get 2 sighter rounds per course of fire.

RIFLES: M1A 308, MA 30-06 OR 308, AR-15 223, SPRINGFIELD 1903 OR 1903A3,

SPECIAL BOLT ACTION TARGET RIFLES. (SKS WOULD WORK)

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL TERRY PEDERSEN AT 377-6836

OR SEND A NOTE 310 SUNSET AVE

tpedersen@midrivers.com GLENDIVE, MT 59330-2839

JOHN C. GARAND MATCH

Sponsored by

TRAILS END RIFLE & PISTOL CLUB, GLENDIVE, MT

DATE: September 26, 2015. Firing will begin at 9:00 am. Registration will begin at 8:00 am and close at 8:45 am.

LOCATION: Ken Olmstead Range, North of Glendive, next to Hollecker Lake. A map will be sent on request.

ENTRY: Entry may be made at the range or by sending a note to

TERRY PEDERSEN, 310 Sunset Ave, GLENDIVE, MT 59330-2839

Phone: 1-406-377-6836, E-mail: tpedersen@midrivers.com

FEES: The entry fee is $ 10.00 per competitor.

CONDITIONS GOVERNING THE MATCH:

a. RULES: This match is conducted in accordance with current

Civilian Marksmanship Program Competition Rules and Regulations.

b. OPEN TO: Any citizen of the United States 16 years of age or older, however it is required to be at least 18 to purchase a rifle from the CMP.

c. A notarized Eligibility Affidavit and Liability Agreement must be on file or completed prior to participation in this match.

d. COURSES OF FIRE: John Garand Match, Course B 50 Round.

ALL STAGES WILL BE SHOT AT THE 100 YARD LINE USING THE NRA SR-1 TARGET (reduction of the SR target).

First Stage – Slow fire, 100 yards, 5 sighting shots and 20 record shots, prone, 25 minutes.

Second Stage – Rapid fire, 100 yards, 10 shots, prone from standing, 70 seconds.

Third Stage – Rapid fire, 100 yards, 10 shots, sitting from standing, 60 seconds.

Fourth Stage – Slow fire, 100 yards, 10 shots, standing, 10 minutes.

e. ARM: As-Issued U.S. rifle, caliber .30, M1903 Springfield; caliber.30, M1917 Enfield; caliber .30, M1 Garand; caliber .30, M1941 Johnson; and U.S. carbine, caliber .30 M1. (No rifles chambered for the 7.62 mm NATO (.308) cartridge may be used.)

f. AMMUNITION: Ammunition may be commercially manufactured or handloads.

Certificates of Competition will be distributed to competitors upon completion of this match.

3rd Annual Action Pistol Jackpot Shoot

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Schedule and Stage Scenarios:
Safety Meeting: 9:45 AM
Match start: 10:00 AM
Stage # 1 2015 Jackpot Shoot Stage #1
Stage # 2 2015 Jackpot Shoot Stage #2
Stage # 3 2015 Jackpot Shoot Stage #3
Stage # 4 2015 Jackpot Shoot Stage #4
20 Min. lunch break while we get the steel targets ready
(lunch will be available before this as well)
Stage # 5* 2015 Jackpot Shoot Stage #5 – Outer Limits
Stage # 6 2015 Jackpot Shoot Stage #6 – Speed Option
Stage # 7 2015 Jackpot Shoot Stage #7 – Pendulum
Stage # 8 2015 Jackpot Shoot Stage #8 – Smoke and Hope
NOTES:
* Stages 5-8 will be shot 3 times. Your longest time will be thrown out and your two best times will be added together.
* Stage 5
All shooting will be from center box, moving from one box to another will not be required.

General Information:
•   Registration will open at 8:30 AM, with a Safety Meeting to be held at 9:45 AM, and competition starting approx. 10:00 AM.

•   Free lunch and beverages will be provided while supplies last.

•   We will shoot 4 ‘run & gun’ IDPA-style stages, followed by 4 Steel Challenge-style stages. The IDPA-style stages will not require more than 18 rounds per stage, but you may take additional shots if you wish. The Steel Challenge stages will require a minimum of 15 rounds per stage, but again, you will want extra ammo.

Range Location:
The match will be located at Custer Rod and Gun Club’s range, known as The Sunday Creek Rifle Range, approx. 6 miles outside of Miles City, MT. on Hwy. 489.
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Cold Range Rules:
Please arrive at the match with your firearm unloaded and either in a holster or in a range bag. Firearms can ONLY be removed from the holster or range bag in the designated safe area. NO FIREARM SHALL BE LOADED UNTIL THE LOAD AND MAKE READY COMMAND IS GIVEN BY A RANGE OFFICER!

Division Requirements

All Divisions:
•   Eye and ear protection is required by all shooters, and spectators.
•   All firearms must be between 9mm (9×19) and .45 (.452″) caliber
•   Firearms equipped with a manual safety, must start with the safety engaged.
•   Firearms with a decocking lever or button will be decocked using the lever or button.
•   Selective DA/SA firearms will start hammer down unless it is equipped with a manual safety that can be engaged when cocked.
•   Firearms designed for cocked and locked carry will start cocked and locked (hammer cocked, safety engaged).
•   Shooters may only start a stage with 3 magazines, speed loaders, or other ammunition feeding devices. (One in the firearm, and two on their waist.)
•   Extra ammunition feeding devices (magazines, speed loaders, moon clips, etc.) must be carried in such a way that they are within 1″ of the shooter’s body, except in the Race Pistol division.
•   Ammunition may be lead or jacketed, and may be factory or handloads. Incendiary, steel core, or armor piercing ammunition is not allowed.
•   There will be no distinction between major or minor power factors in scoring.
•   Reactive steel targets will be calibrated to be actuated by a hit in the scoring area by a cartridge/gun combination producing a power factor of 125, or greater. If a shooter feels that a reactive target failed to operate properly, immediately upon completing the stage, and after unloading and showing clear, the shooter may request that the target be tested by a match official. If the target proves to be calibrated correctly the shooter’s time will stand. If the target is indeed out of calibration, it will be corrected and the shooter may reshoot the stage.
•   If a reactive target actuates without being hit (eg. from the wind or from the target stand/frame being shot) the Range Officer will stop the shooter and the shooter will be required to shoot the stage from the beginning. Please bring enough ammunition to allow for this.

Holsters
•   Holsters must be of types commonly used for daily carry, and must not be “competition” or “race” type holster, except in the Race Pistol division. Holsters with open fronts that allow the pistol to be canted forward before the muzzle clears the top of the holster are only permitted in the Race Pistol division.
•   The following are not permitted in any division: Cross-draw carry, Shoulder holsters, Appendix carry, Pocket carry.

Stock Pistol Division:
•   Firearm must be semi-automatic.
•   Sights may be changed to another notch and post type but slides may not be machined to accept different style sights.
•   Shooters must start each stage with 10 rounds in each magazines (or to magazine capacity, whichever is less), and one additional round loaded in the barrel/chamber.
•   Firearms may have reasonably sized add-on magazine well openings. They must be sized small enough to be generally accepted as reasonable for daily concealed carry. Over sized ‘competition style’ magwells will be moved to the Race Pistol division. Final determination of concealable vs race equipment will be made by the match director.
•   Compensated firearms with or without compensated barrels installed, are not permitted.
•   Aftermarket slides are not permitted.
•   Internal enhancements such as trigger jobs and aftermarket guide rods are permitted, as well as aftermarket barrels provided the barrels are the same length as the original barrel. Minor enhancements such as skateboard tape, cross-hatching or dimpling of the grip areas are also acceptable.
•   In order to level the playing field among firearms in this division, extended magazines which will allow a firearm to be loaded with up to 10+1 rounds, are specifically approved.

The intent is for this class to be limited to firearms that would be commonly accepted as a factory configuration carry gun, with only minor enhancements. If the match director feels that a firearm violates this intent by having features that are commonly excepted as “Race Gun” or Competition only” enhancements, the director may at his discretion require the shooter to be moved to the Race Pistol division.

Race Pistol:
•   Firearm must be semi-automatic.
•   Shooters must start each stage with 3 magazines (one in the gun, and two on the shooter) loaded with 10 rounds (or to magazine capacity, whichever is less), and one additional round loaded in the barrel/chamber.
•   Compensated firearms, aftermarket slides, slide releases, safeties, hammers, barrels, and add-on magazine well openings may all be used.
•   Extra ammunition magazines must be carried in such a way that they are within 2″ of the shooter’s body.

Revolver Division:
•   Revolvers may be loaded to the division capacity of six (6) rounds in the cylinder. Seven (7) and eight (8) shot revolvers are permitted, but may only load six (6) rounds.
•   Have a barrel length of 6.25” or less (as measured from the front of the cylinder).

Ladies Division:
•   The Ladies division is the same as the Stock Pistol division, but limited to female competitors only. Female competitors must choose to enter either the Stock Pistol division, or the Ladies division when they register.