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THE SHARPSHOOTER

FORT HILL RIFLE & PISTOL CLUB NEWSLETTER

NUMBER 16 ______ ___ ___ APRIL, 2005

TIME TO PAY THE PIPER

(PAY DUES EARLY & SAVE $5)

Your Fort Hill Rifle and Pistol Club (FHRPC) dues for the year 2005 are (1) $30 if paid before June 1, (2) $35 if paid before July 1, and (3) $50 if paid before July 16. Save $5 and pay your dues before June 1. Make your check payable to the Fort Hill Rifle & Pistol Club, and send it, along with your yearly liability waiver, to M. D. Harsh, 313 Sunset Drive, LaVale, Maryland, 21502.

Our goal is 100% re-enlistment. So, encourage your fellow members to pay their dues and enlist for another year. Pay early and save $5.

A blank liability waiver is attached to the end of this newsletter.

Relatively new members, joining after December 31, 2000, must also submit a photocopy of their National Rifle Association of America (NRA) membership card along with their dues payment and waiver. So, how will you know if you joined after the aforementioned date? The letter N in parentheses, (N), will appear after your name on your mailing label. You may renew your NRA membership through the FHRPC by including an additional $35 with your FHRPC dues.

CLUB OFFICERS

FHRPC officers for the year 2005 are (1) President, Wayne Belloff, 301-722-6859, (2) Vice-President, Bill Lewis, 301-777-8180, (3) Treasurer, John Dowell, 301-724-5866, (4) Executive Officer, Dave Thompson, 304-788-1346, (5) Executive Officer, Jim Soulsby, 301-724-0724, and (6) Secretary, Marty Harsh, 301-759-2877.

The club officers welcome your feedback. If you have any suggestions, comments or concerns please feel free to contact any of your club officers.

MORNINGSIDE DRIVE RANGES CLOSED FOR MAINTENANCE

The Morningside Drive rifle and pistol ranges will be closed on Saturday, April 23, 2005, from 1200 to lights out (that’s noon to dusk for you civilians) for maintenance. The usual maintenance items need to be addressed, including target frame maintenance, trash clean up, new range perimeter signs, and brush removal. We also need to plant some grass along the periphery of the road repair from last fall, and spread a few additional loads of crusher run.

If you can spare a few hours, please come and support your club. Your help is appreciated. We have tremendous facilities built and maintained with 60 years of volunteer help. Keep the tradition alive! Grilled hot dogs and drinks will be provided.

STILL WHEELIN’ AND DEALIN’ …

… on the land purchase adjacent to the Morning side Drive ranges. The sellor has not yet resolved the lien against his property. We continue to file extensions to our purchase contract.

We will keep you posted as progress develops.

Late breaking news. The sellor has pulled the property from the market and the deal is dead. More later…

SNAKE DIES AFTER BITING FHRPC’S MEMBER

It was a sunny day last September when Royce Duckworth and his buddy were at the Warrior Mountain range checking their rifle sights in preparation for a hunt out west. They had things squared away at 100, 200, and 300 yards when they decided to check their 600-yard zeros by lobbing a few shots at the gong. So back to the 600-yard line they went.

Duckworth dropped into the prone position and warped a shot into the gong. At that instant, he felt a sharp sting on his right thigh. His immediate thought was that he had been bitten by a yellow jacket. He rolled to his left side and his buddy noticed a small copperhead in the grass where Duckworth had been laying. The serpent was dispatched in short order. The pair of shooters grabbed their gear and hightailed it to Memorial Hospital.

Duckworth estimates that it took them about 15 to 20 minutes to get to the hospital.

The emergency room doctor looked at the snake and confirmed their suspicion – a copperhead. Duckworth had the anti-venom within five minutes of his arrival at the hospital. The doctor drew a six-inch diameter circle around the bite, which by this time had become red and hot to the touch. They then waited to watch the progress of the anti-venom. After six hours, the involved area started to recede and Duckworth was released from the hospital.

The Warrior Mountain range is a relatively remote location. A bigger snake or a different bite location may have made things much worse. For sure, Duckworth is glad his buddy was with him that day.

On numerous occasions, we have seen folks step off the beaten path at the Warrior Mountain range, sometimes for a nature break, sometimes to fetch a stick for the dog to chase, sometimeS to pick up that neat looking rock loaded with fossils. If you do step off the beaten path or the mowed deck of the range, please be careful of where you put your feet. And make lots of noise. We do a great job of keeping things mowed on the deck of the range. But, over the course of the summer, the fringes do get a little overgrown. Duckworth’s encounter was on the mowed firing line. It looked like a well-manicured front lawn.

The snakes are there. Talk to some folks who live in the Oldtown-Warrior Mountain area and you will find encounters with snakes to be commonplace. Spring is upon us. The snakes will be moving about.

Be careful of where you put your feet.

LOCAL LEGISLATORS SPONSOR PRO-GUN LEGISLATION

Our local legislators have sponsored legislation in the current meeting of the Maryland General Assembly to protect western Maryland gun clubs from nuisance lawsuits related to noise from sport shooting. Senator John Hafer has sponsored senate bill 685. Delegates Kevin Kelly, George Edwards, and LeRoy Myers have sponsored House bill 756.

We asked for the status of this legislation on March 16. Senator Hafer’s office responded with some information. House bill 756 has had a hearing in the House of Delegates but has not yet been voted on in committee. Senate bill 685 is scheduled for a hearing on March 23 in the Senate Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs committee.

This legislation will prohibit political subdivisions in Allegany, Garrett, and Washington counties from adopting noise control ordinances, rules, or regulations that prohibit target shooting between the hours of 9 AM and 10 PM by shooting sports clubs that are chartered and in operation by January 1, 2001, and are in compliance with existing regulations as of January 1, 2005.

This legislation is critical to our long-term survival as a sport-shooting club with outdoor facilities. Our legislators are trying to help. Your call or letter to their office asking for their continued support will have a positive impact. Do not underestimate the power of your call, letter, and vote.

|John J. Hafer, Senator, District 1 |

|James Senate Office Building, Room 323 |

|110 College Avenue |

|Annapolis, MD, 21401-1991 |

|Phone: (local) 301-689-4666, (Annapolis) 1-800-492-7122, extension 3565 |

|Kevin Kelly, Delegate, District 1B |

|Lowe House Office Building, Room 320 |

|84 College Avenue |

|Annapolis, MD, 21401-1991 |

|Phone: (local) 301-777-9000, (Annapolis) 1-800-492-7122, extension 3404 |

|George C. Edwards, District 1A |

|Lowe House Office Building, Room 320 |

|84 College Avenue |

|Annapolis, MD, 21401-1991 |

|Phone: (local) 301-895-5720, (Annapolis) 1-800-492-7122, extension 3435 |

|LeRoy E. Myers Jr., Delegate, District 1C |

|Lowe House Office Building, Room 320 |

|84 College Avenue |

|Annapolis, MD, 21401-1991 |

|Phone: (local) 301-722-0926, (Annapolis) 1-800-492-7122, extension 3435 |

ANNUAL MEETING CONDUCTS NEW BUSINESS

The FHRPC annual meeting was held on Friday, February 11, 2005, at the Allegany County Board of Education Career Center. Twenty-four members attended the meeting.

Old business was discussed first. The Treasurer reported income and expenses, with an ending balance in the club treasury of $35,881. The major expenditure for 2004, approximately $10,000, was for road improvements at the Morningside Drive ranges. A significant investment was also made in the Warrior Mountain range, with approximately $6000 spent for concrete pads at the firing lines. The status of our attempt to acquire the eight-acre parcel of land adjacent to the Morningside Drive ranges was discussed in some detail.

New business began with election of officers. The FHRPC officers are listed in another section of this newsletter along with their phone numbers. The motions made during this meeting best describe other new business.

1) A motion was made to accept the 2004 annual meeting minutes as reported. The motion was seconded and unanimously approved.

2) A motion was made to accept the 2005 Treasurer’s report. The motion was seconded and unanimously approved.

3) A motion was made to conduct 600-yard matches on the first Saturday each month, from April to October, in 2005. The motion was seconded and unanimously approved.

4) A motion was made to conduct a 20-gun raffle in 2005. The motion was seconded and unanimously approved.

5) A motion was made to conduct one additional 300-yard match prior to raffle day in 2005, with the date and organization of the match to be defined by the Executive Committee. The motion was seconded and unanimously approved.

6) A motion was made to buy additional gravel for the Morningside Drive road and distribute behind the pistol range and to the right of the rifle range, with the objective of providing more parking. The motion was seconded and unanimously approved.

7) A motion was made to increase the membership limit by 50 members (from the current 300 to 350). The motion was seconded and approved.

8) A motion was made to increase the annual dues by $15 in $5 increments over the next three years. The motion was seconded and not approved.

9) A motion was made to buy twenty, 800-minute phone cards from Sam’s Club for $27 each, and donate to the veterans at Walter Reed hospital. The motion was seconded and unanimously approved.

10) A motion was made to adjourn the 2005 Annual Meeting at 2020 (8:20 PM). The motion was seconded and unanimously approved.

The complete set of annual meeting minutes will be posted at the Morningside Drive rifle range.

MEMBERSHIP WAITING LIST GROWS

We now have 66 names on the membership waiting list. With the motion to increase our membership cap by 50 members at the annual meeting, and with ten members transitioning to life membership this year, most of these folks will be invited to join the FHRPC this summer. The waiting list is shown in the following table.

MEMBERSHIP WAITING LIST

|# |NAME |DATE RECEIVED |SPONSORS |

|1 |FRANKLAND, JEFFREY A. |2002/10/16 |WAKEFOOSE, KEYS |

|2 |HEBB, DORSEY J. |2002/11/05 |ROWE, DETER |

|3 |ALKIRE SR, GREGORY T. |2002/11/05 |ROWE, DETER |

|4 |LLOYD, WILLIAM A. |2002/11/24 |BITTNER, FULLER |

|5 |MONTELEONE, NICHOLAS J. |2003/02/05 |KNIPPENBURG, WALKUP |

|6 |MILLER, VIRGIL D. |2003/03/25 |MILLER, HARSH |

|7 |EVANS, JERRY N. |2003/04/14 |MCCULLOUGH, SHOWALTER |

|8 |SIMPSON JR, LEONARD T. |2003/04/14 |MCCULLOUGH, SHOWALTER |

|9 |WILT, ROBERT O. |2003/04/15 |STRICKLAND, BAILEY |

|10 |KNIPPENBURG II, CHARLES E. |2003/04/17 |KNIPPENBURG, GREISE |

|11 |CONNER, WAYNE M. |2003/04/27 |JAMES, MCCULLOUGH |

|12 |KLINE, SCOTT A. |2003/04/30 |DURBIN, HAMILTON |

|13 |FRITZ, CHRISTOPHER P. |2003/05/08 |OWENS, PARRILL |

|14 |BENNETT, CLIFTON |2003/05/13 |JAMES, RIGGLEMAN |

|15 |ZUFALL, GEORGE B. |2003/05/16 |RUDE, BARNES |

|16 |DURST, DAVID |2003/05/31 |BRANT, FULLER |

|17 |WALSH, JOE |2003/07/15 |JONES, FULLER |

|18 |POREMSKI, MARK |2003/07/15 |FULLER, DETRICK |

|19 |SCARBERRY, THOMAS T. |2003/07/18 |THOMPSON, HARSH |

|20 |LILLER, DENNIS |2003/07/29 |FULLER, DETRICK |

|21 |SCHULTZ, SILVESTER G. |2003/08/09 |EASTHAM, APSEY |

|22 |LECHLITER, MATHEW C. |2003/08/17 |THOMPSON, HARSH |

|23 |TRINGLER, ANTHONY M. |2003/09/04 |FULLER, DICK |

|24 |GRAZZINI, ROBERT |2003/09/04 |PARRILL, HARSH |

|25 |PALMER, CHARLES W. |2003/10/23 |BONIG, BELLOFF |

|26 |ANKNEY, LINDA D. |2003/11/08 |BLUME, BLUME |

|27 |BAKER JR, DONALD F. |2003/11/08 |BLUME, BLUME |

|28 |FOWLER SR, WILLIAM E. |2003/11/08 |BLUME, BLUME |

|29 |STEELE, DAVID A. |2003/11/08 |BLUME, BLUME |

|30 |TWIGG, STEVEN B. |2003/11/08 |SOULSBY, TWIGG |

|31 |MILLER, ROGER D. |2003/11/09 |SNYDER, CLARK |

|32 |FULENWIDER, JAMES F. |2003/11/26 |BUSSARD, MALLOW |

|33 |FISHEL, BRIAN D. |2003/12/05 |SHUCK, FULLER |

|34 |LAPARLE, FRANK A. |2004/01/10 |KERR, DOWELL |

|35 |BRINKMAN, BRIAN K. |2004/01/21 |BROWN, ATKINSON |

|36 |SHAFFER, RYAN |2004/01/31 |KERR, BENNETT |

|37 |COLLINS, JERRY L. |2004/02/06 |WINTER, BAILEY |

|38 |LIVINGSTON, MICHAEL W. |2004/02/10 |DOWELL, PANNONE |

|39 |FRANTZ, JASON L. |2004/02/28 |LAURIE, SOULSBY |

|40 |SHIVELY, ALLEN |2004/02/28 |BELLOFF, HARSH |

|41 |SNOOTS, JONATHAN |2004/03/06 |LAURIE, SOULSBY |

|42 |DI, ZHGNG YUN |2004/03/09 |SHUCK, NG |

|43 |MILLER, JIM |2004/03/23 |MULLIGAN, CRITES |

|44 |SMITH, MARVIN C. |2004/04/08 |FULLER, KERR |

|45 |LOHR, DAVID E. |2004/05/12 |BARNES, GOLDIZEN |

|46 |CHANEY, GLENN R. |2004/05/23 |GROSS, KEGG |

|47 |NERY, TONY V. |2004/06/22 |STOTT, BENNETT |

|48 |KAHL, JAMES J. |2004/07/08 |BELLOFF, HARSH |

|49 |ALEXANDER, MARK L. |2004/08/11 |VOSS, PANNONE |

|50 |MCGRAW, EDWARD F. |2004/08/16 |SOULSBY, LAURIE |

|51 |TWIGG, JOHN L. |2004/08/16 |SOULSBY, LAURIE |

|52 |BARNES JR, JAMES W. |2004/09/09 |BARNES, HARSH |

|53 |RAVER, JAMES M. |2004/09/18 |SPRENKLE, BARBER |

|54 |ILIFF JR, RICHARD L. |2004/09/22 |GREISE, GREISE |

|55 |POWERS, MICHAEL L. |2004/10/05 |BELLOFF, HARSH |

|56 |SPATARO, TODD |2004/10/08 |GILPIN, GILPIN |

|57 |POPE, ANTHONY M. |2004/10/21 |CLARK, BUTCHER |

|58 |RICE SR, MICHAEL S. |2004/11/04 |EDWARDS, RICE |

|59 |MOWRY, ROBERT G. |2004/11/13 |DOWELL, HARSH |

|60 |UPOLE, RONALD |2004/11/20 |BITTNER, FULLER |

|61 |MANGUS, BRIAN E. |2004/11/27 |HICKEY, JONES |

|62 |WHITEMAN JR, ROY |2004/12/16 |LONG, CLARK |

|63 |HUNT JR, JAMES K. |2005/01/19 |HICKEY, GORDON |

|64 |KEGG, ROBERT F. |2005/02/07 |KEGG, BELLOFF |

|65 |RICEWICK JR, JAMES D. |2005/02/08 |PENROD, SNYDER |

|66 |MENEGHINI, FRANK L. |2005/02/16 |THOMPSON, HARSH |

LEAGUES UP AND RUNNING IN SPRING

The FHRPC sponsored league matches start in April. League shooting is available for muzzleloading rifle, pistol, smallbore benchrest rifle, smallbore silhouette rifle, smallbore prone rifle, and highpower rifle. You may contact the following league chairmen for more information about competitive shooting within the FHRPC. League schedules are attached to this newsletter.

League shooting is the best thing FHRPC has to offer. There is much to learn about marksmanship. The best way to learn is to have a talented mentor. We are fortunate to have some excellent shooters within our ranks. These guys are all willing to help new shooters get involved in their favorite game. Come on out to the league matches and learn how to hold ‘em in the X ring.

|LEAGUE |CHAIRMAN |PHONE NUMBER |

|Highpower |Dave Thompson |304-788-1346 |

|Muzzleloader |Fred Kreiger |301-729-1261 |

|Pistol |Frank Snyder |301-777-1298 |

|Smallbore Prone Rifle |Jim Snider |301-729-1087 |

|Smallbore Silhouette Rifle |Marty Harsh |301-759-2877 |

|Smallbore Benchrest Rifle |Dan James |304-726-4361 |

|Junior Rifle |Chris Bennett |301-777-2593 |

|Sight-In Team |Ken Fuller |301-724-5254 |

|Hunter-Safety Team |Bryan Walkup |301-689-3830 |

RIFLES AVAILABLE AT 10% DISCOUNT

You can purchase certain Civilian Marksmanship program (CMP) rifles at a 10% discount through the FHRPC. M1 Garands, M1903, M1903A3, Mossberg M144, H&R M5200, and Kimber M82 rifles are available. Call Dave Thompson at 304-788-1346 for more information.

2005 Smallbore Silhouette Rifle League

Fort Hill Rifle & Pistol Club, Cumberland, Maryland

|MATCH |DATE |DAY |LOCATION |COMMENCE FIRING |COURSE OF FIRE |

|# | | | | | |

|-- |APR 14 |THURSDAY |WARRIOR MTN |1700 |MAINTENANCE |

|-- |APR 21 |THURSDAY |WARRIOR MTN |1700 |MAINTENANCE |

|-- |APR 28 |THURSDAY |WARRIOR MTN |1700 |MAINTENANCE |

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|1 |MAY 12 |THURSDAY |WARRIOR MTN |1800 |40 SHOTS |

|2 |MAY 19 |THURSDAY |WARRIOR MTN |1800 |40 SHOTS |

|3 |MAY 26 |THURSDAY |WARRIOR MTN |1800 |40 SHOTS |

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|4 |JUN 09 |THURSDAY |WARRIOR MTN |1800 |40 SHOTS |

|5 |JUN 16 |THURSDAY |WARRIOR MTN |1800 |40 SHOTS |

|6 |JUN 23 |THURSDAY |WARRIOR MTN |1800 |40 SHOTS |

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|7 |JUL 07 |THURSDAY |WARRIOR MTN |1800 |40 SHOTS |

|8 |JUL 14 |THURSDAY |WARRIOR MTN |1800 |40 SHOTS |

|9 |JUL 21 |THURSDAY |WARRIOR MTN |1800 |40 SHOTS |

|10 |JUL 28 |THURSDAY |WARRIOR MTN |1800 |40 SHOTS |

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|11 |AUG 11 |THURSDAY |WARRIOR MTN |1800 |40 SHOTS |

|12 |AUG 18 |THURSDAY |WARRIOR MTN |1800 |40 SHOTS |

|13 |AUG 25 |THURSDAY |WARRIOR MTN |1800 |40 SHOTS |

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|14 |SEP 08 |THURSDAY |WARRIOR MTN |1800 |40 SHOTS |

|15 |SEP 15 |THURSDAY |WARRIOR MTN |1800 |40 SHOTS |

|16 |SEP 22 |THURSDAY |WARRIOR MTN |1800 |40 SHOTS |

1) This league is open to the public. We only require that you be a SAFE shooter. NRA smallbore silhouette rifle rules apply. Standard velocity smallbore ammo with lead bullets required. No jacketed bullets or high-speed bullets allowed.

2) All matches will be held on Thursday evenings at the Warrior Mountain range. The season will begin on May 12 and will continue on every Thursday of each month, except for the first Thursday of the month, during May, June, July, August and September. Firing will begin at 1800 (6 PM for you civilians). This is an informal group. So, if your work schedule will only allow you to make it to the range at 6:30 or 7 PM, come on out! We will squad you on a later relay. A match consists of 40 shots fired for record at metallic silhouette targets. Ten targets are positioned at 40, 60, 77 and 100 meters.

3) SAFETY is our number-one consideration. Again, only standard velocity smallbore ammo with lead bullets allowed. No high-speed or jacketed bullets allowed.

4) Regular match fee is $4 for FHRPC members and $5 for non-members. Juniors, 18-years old or younger, shoot for free.

5) For more information and directions, call or write to: M. D. Harsh, 313 Sunset Drive, LaVale, MD, 21502, 301-759-2877.

2005 Smallbore Prone Rifle League

Fort Hill Rifle & Pistol Club, Cumberland, Maryland

|MATCH |DATE |DAY |LOCATION |MATCH TYPE |SIGHTS |

|# | | | | | |

|1 |APR 29 |FRIDAY |MORNINGSIDE |50-YD NRA |ANY |

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|2 |MAY 06 |FRIDAY |MORNINGSIDE |50-YD INT |ANY |

|3 |MAY 13 |FRIDAY |MORNINGSIDE |DEWAR |ANY |

|4 |MAY 20 |FRIDAY |MORNINGSIDE |100-YD NRA |ANY |

|5 |MAY 27 |FRIDAY |MORNINGSIDE |600 |ANY |

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|6 |JUN 03 |FRIDAY |MORNINGSIDE |50-YD NRA |IRON |

|7 |JUN 10 |FRIDAY |MORNINGSIDE |50-YD INT |IRON |

|8 |JUN 17 |FRIDAY |MORNINGSIDE |DEWAR |IRON |

|9 |JUN 24 |FRIDAY |MORNINGSIDE |100-YD NRA |IRON |

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|10 |JUL 01 |FRIDAY |MORNINGSIDE |600 |IRON |

|11 |JUL 08 |FRIDAY |MORNINGSIDE |50-YD NRA |ANY |

|12 |JUL 15 |FRIDAY |MORNINGSIDE |50-YD INT |ANY |

|13 |JUL 22 |FRIDAY |MORNINGSIDE |DEWAR |ANY |

|14 |JUL 29 |FRIDAY |MORNINGSIDE |100-YD NRA |ANY |

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|15 |AUG 05 |FRIDAY |MORNINGSIDE |600 |ANY |

|16 |AUG 12 |FRIDAY |MORNINGSIDE |600 |ANY |

|17 |AUG 19 |FRIDAY |MORNINGSIDE |100-YD NRA |ANY |

|18 |AUG 26 |FRIDAY |MORNINGSIDE |DEWAR |ANY |

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|19 |SEP 02 |FRIDAY |MORNINGSIDE |50-YD INT |ANY |

|20 |SEP 09 |FRIDAY |MORNINGSIDE |50-YD NRA |ANY |

| |SEP 16 |FRIDAY |MORNINGSIDE |MAKE-UP MATCH |ANY |

| |SEP 23 |FRIDAY |MORNINGSIDE |MAKE-UP MATCH |ANY |

1) NRA rules govern all matches.

2) Targets are: (1) 50-YD NRA match, two A23 targets, (2) 50-YD INT, two A27 targets, (3) Dewar, one A23 and one A27, (4) 100-YD NRA, two A25, and (5) 600, one A23, one A27, one A25.

3) Matches start at 6:15 PM.

4) Regular match fees are $2.00. Match fee for 600-point match is $3.00.

5) Call Jim Snider at 301-729-1087, or Mike Carney at 301-777-0997 for more information.

2005 Pistol League

Fort Hill Rifle & Pistol Club, Cumberland, Maryland

|MATCH |DATE |DAY |LOCATION |MATCH TYPE |CALIBER |

|# | | | | | |

|1 |MAY 03 |TUESDAY |MORNINGSIDE |NMC/NMC, 60 RNDS |22 |

|2 |MAY 10 |TUESDAY |MORNINGSIDE |NMC/NMC, 60 RNDS |CF |

|3 |MAY 17 |TUESDAY |MORNINGSIDE |NMC/NMC, 60 RNDS |45 |

|4 |MAY 24 |TUESDAY |MORNINGSIDE |900, 90 RNDS |22 |

|5 |MAY 31 |TUESDAY |MORNINGSIDE |NMC(slow)/HARDBALL |22/HB |

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|6 |JUN 07 |TUESDAY |MORNINGSIDE |NMC/NMC, 60 RNDS |22/CF |

|7 |JUN 14 |TUESDAY |MORNINGSIDE |NMC(slow)/HARDBALL |45 |

|8 |JUN 21 |TUESDAY |MORNINGSIDE |900, 90 RNDS |CF |

|9 |JUN 28 |TUESDAY |MORNINGSIDE |NMC(rapid)/HARDBALL |22/HB |

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|10 |JUL 05 |TUESDAY |MORNINGSIDE |NMC/NMC, 60 RNDS |22/CF |

|11 |JUL 12 |TUESDAY |MORNINGSIDE |NMC(rapid)/HARDBALL |45 |

|12 |JUL 19 |TUESDAY |MORNINGSIDE |900, 90 RNDS |45 |

|13 |JUL 26 |TUESDAY |MORNINGSIDE |NMC(timed) |22 |

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|14 |AUG 02 |TUESDAY |MORNINGSIDE |NMC(timed)/HARDBALL |CF/HB |

|15 |AUG 09 |TUESDAY |MORNINGSIDE |NMC/NMC, 60 RNDS |22/45 |

|16 |AUG 16 |TUESDAY |MORNINGSIDE |NMC(rapid)/HARDBALL |22/HB |

|17 |AUG 23 |TUESDAY |MORNINGSIDE |NMC(rapid) |CF |

|18 |AUG 30 |TUESDAY |MORNINGSIDE |NMC(timed) |45 |

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|19 |SEP 06 |TUESDAY |MORNINGSIDE |NMC(timed) |22 |

| |SEP 13 |TUESDAY |MORNINGSIDE |Make-Up Date |ANY |

|21 |SEP 24 |SATURDAY |MORNINGSIDE |1800, 180 RNDS |22/CF |

|22 |SEP 25 |SUNDAY |MORNINGSIDE |1800, 180 RNDS |22/CF |

Matches & Targets

| |SLOW |SLOW |TIMED |RAPID |TIMED |RAPID |TOTAL |

|TIMED | | |B8C(2) | | | |2 TARGETS |

|RAPID | | | |B8C(2) | | |2 TARGETS |

|NMC |B6C | |B8C |B8C | | |3 TARGETS |

|900 |B6C(2) |B6C |B6C |B8C |B8C(2) |B8C(2) |9 TARGETS |

|HB |B6C | |B8C |B8C | | |3 TARGETS |

1) NRA rules govern all matches.

2) Matches start at 10 AM and 6:30 PM.

3) Regular match fees are $2.00. 900-point match fees are $3.00.

4) Shooters must complete 10 matches to qualify for NRA classification, picnic, dinners, etc.

5) HB matches are 9MM or 45-cal only with USGI FMJ ammo, or equivalent.

6) Call Frank Snyder at 301-777-1298 for more information.

2005 Service/Highpower Rifle League

Fort Hill Rifle & Pistol Club, Cumberland, Maryland

|MATCH |DATE |DAY |LOCATION |COMMENCE FIRING |COURSE OF FIRE/ |

|# | | | | |RANGES, YARDS |

|C1 |APR 02 |Saturday |WARRIOR MTN |1000 |600-YARD |

|1 |APR 09 |SATURDAY |WARRIOR MTN |0800 |REG/200,300,600 |

|2 |APR 17 |SUNDAY |WARRIOR MTN |0800 |NMC/200,300,600 |

|3 |APR 23 |SATURDAY |WARRIOR MTN |0800 |JCG,SPR/200 |

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|C2 |MAY 07 |SATURDAY |WARRIOR MTN |1000 |600-YARD |

|4 |MAY 15 |SUNDAY |WARRIOR MTN |0800 |REG/200,300,600 |

|5 |MAY 21 |SATURDAY |WARRIOR MTN |0800 |NMC/200,300,600 |

|6 |MAY 29 |SUNDAY |WARRIOR MTN |0800 |CMP EIC (LEG) |

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|C3 |JUN 04 |SATURDAY |WARRIOR MTN |1000 |600-YARD |

|7 |JUN 11 |SATURDAY |WARRIOR MTN |0800 |REG/200,300,600 |

|8 |JUN 19 |SUNDAY |WARRIOR MTN |0800 |CMP EIC (LEG) |

|9 |JUN 25 |SATURDAY |WARRIOR MTN |0800 |JCG,SPR/200 |

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|C4 |JUL 02 |SATURDAY |WARRIOR MTN |1000 |600-YARD |

|10 |JUL 10 |SUNDAY |WARRIOR MTN |0800 |NMC/200,300,600 |

|11 |JUL 16 |SATURDAY |WARRIOR MTN |0800 |JCG,SPR/200 |

|12 |JUL 24 |SUNDAY |WARRIOR MTN |0800 |CMP EIC (LEG) |

|AUG 1 – AUG 14, HIGHPOWER NATIONAL MATCHES AT CAMP PERRY, OHIO |

|13 |AUG 20 |SUNDAY |WARRIOR MTN |0800 |NMC/200,300,600 |

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Please see notes on reverse.

2005 Service/Highpower Rifle League, Continued

Fort Hill Rifle & Pistol Club, Cumberland, Maryland

1) This league is open to the public. We are an NRA approved league and CMP (Civilian Marksmanship Program) sponsored program. We only require that you be a SAFE shooter and comply with all directions of the range officials. NRA highpower rifle rules apply to all NRA style matches (21) and the NRA rules as modified by the CMP apply to the CMP style matches (5). Scores are eligible for recognition by the NRA and CMP for Highpower classification and EIC awards.

2) Starting time for most matches is 0800. 600-yard matches start at 1000. Be at the range 30 minutes minimum before the start time to allow for registration and squadding.

3) Match Types:

a) REG – 800 aggregate score (80 total shots) NRA Regional style match. 2 sighters allowed prior to each of the following stages.

- 20 shots fired offhand at 200 yd SR target in 20 minute time limit.

- 20 shots fired in two rapid fire strings in the sitting or kneeling position at the 200 yd SR target in a 60 second time limit per string.

- 20 shots fired in two rapid fire strings in the prone position at the 300 yd SR3 target in a 70 second time limit per string.

- 20 shots fired prone at the 600 yd MR target in a 20 minute time limit.

NOTE: A break will be provided after the 300 yd rapid fire stage to allow any competitor the opportunity to leave after completion of the short course events. Re-squadding of remaining competitors will be conducted prior to commencement of the 600-yd stage.

b) NMC – 500 aggregate score (50 total shots) NRA National Match Course style match. 2 sighters allowed prior to each of the following stages.

- 10 shots fired offhand at 200 yd SR target in 10 minute time limit.

- 10 shots fired in a rapid fire string in the sitting or kneeling position at the 200 yd SR target in a 60 second time limit.

- 10 shots fired in a rapid fire string in the prone position at the 300 yd SR3 target in a 70 second time limit.

- 20 shots fired prone at the 600 yd MR target in a 20 minute time limit.

c) JCG,SPR – 300 aggregate score (30 total shots) CMP approved John C. Garand match and Springfield matches. 5 sighters allowed prior to starting the following record course. Course repeated for military semi-auto rifles (JCG) and bolt-action rifles (SPR).

- 10 shots fired prone at the 200 yd SR target in a 20 minute time limit

- 10 shots fired in a rapid fire string in the prone position at the 200 yd SR target in a 70 second time limit.

- 10 shots fired offhand at 200 yd SR target in 10 minute time limit.

d) 600-YARD – 600 aggregate score (60 total shots) fired at the 600 yd MR target. Match consists of three 20 shot strings fired in a 25 minute time limit each. 2 sighters will be allowed prior to firing each 20 shot record string.

e) CMP EIC – 500 aggregate score (50 total shots) CMP sanctioned Excellence-In-Competition (LEG) match. No sighters allowed in this National Match style match fired as follows.

- 10 shots fired offhand at 200 yd SR target in 10 minute time limit.

- 10 shots fired in a rapid fire string in the sitting or kneeling position at the 200 yd SR target in a 60 second time limit.

- 10 shots fired in a rapid fire string in the prone position at the 300 yd SR3 target in a 70 second time limit.

- 20 shots fired prone at the 600 yd MR target in a 20 minute time limit.

4) Equipment – Any rifle with any sight is allowed for any of the NRA style matches (REG-800, NMC-500, 600-YARD). F-class will be allowed in the 600-YARD matches. The CMP approved John C. Garand matches will be restricted to standard grade, classic 30 caliber service rifles as required by the CMP (M1, M1903 and variants, M1917 Enfield, M1941 Johnson, M1 carbine). The CMP approved Springfield matches will be restricted to any military grade bolt-action rifle. The CMP sanctioned EIC matches will be restricted to rifles compliant with the CMP regulations for service rifles. All rifles must have an Open-Bolt-Indicator (OBI) inserted into the rifle’s chamber at all times when uncased and not involved with firing preparation or actual firing exercises.

5) Match Fees as follows.

a) REG-800 and NMC-500 match fees are $5 for FHRPC members and $10 for non-members.

b) JCG,SPR combined match fees are $10. CMP supplied 30-06 and 30-carbine ammo at extra charge.

c) 600-YARD and CMP EIC match fees are $20.

d) Juniors shoot for free!

6) Any questions or for more information, call or write to:

D. A. Thompson M. D. Harsh

Rt. 1, Box 169H 313 Sunset Drive

Keyser, WV 26726 LaVale, MD 21502

304-788-1346 301-759-2877

WANTED TO BUY, SELL OR TRADE

This section of the FHRPC newsletter is reserved for membership advertising. You can advertise your surplus sporting gear for sale (WTS, want to sell) or trade (WTT, want to trade). Likewise, if you are looking for something to buy (WTB, want to buy), you can advertise here. Sporting gear can be any type of shooting, archery, hunting, fishing, or camping equipment. Examples include firearms, ammo, reloading equipment and components, scopes, bows, boots, portable tree stands, and tents. Forward your advertisements to Marty Harsh at 313 Sunset Drive, LaVale, Maryland, 21502, for the next newsletter.

The FHRPC is not responsible for any sales, lack thereof, or the compliance with any federal, ATF, state, or local regulations.

1) WTS, Hornady ammo, 257 ROBERTS, 117 grain projectile, new, not reloads, 5 boxes, $13/box, Bob Twigg, 301-777-9059.

2) WTS, Knight muzzleloader, MK85, left handed, 50 cal, $475, Bob Twigg, 301-777-9059.

3) WTS, Savage smokeless muzzleloader, model 10ML-II, 50 cal, $275, Bob Twigg, 301-777-9059.

4) WTS, Iver Johnson, revolver, break action, 5-shot, 32 cal, antique, $125, carol Lennox, 301-729-0461.

5) WTS, Remington, semi-auto shotgun, model 1100, 12 GA, 2 ¾-inch chamber, skeet barrel, $265, Carol Lennox, 301-729-0461.

6) WTS, trigger shoe for handgun, $5 each, Ken Fuller, 301-724-5254.

7) WTS, Remington, model 700BDL, 270WIN, left hand, like new, $400, Ken Fuller, 301-724-5254.

8) WTS, 22X13 arrows, model XX75, 27.5-inch long, with knocks, inserts and vanes, $3 each, Ken Fuller, 301-724-5254.

9) WTS, Remington, model 700BDL, bolt action rifle, heavy barrel, 222 REM, beautiful stock, 9-18X Simmons scope with 40-mm objective, Lee & RCBS reloading dies, 1350+ rounds ammo loaded with 50-grain Hornady bullets, 25-grain VARGET powder, Federal 205 primers, in two 50-cal cans, all for $700, George Sneathen, 301-759-1323.

10) WTS, Savage model 93 bolt action rifle, 17HMR, bull barrel, match trigger, 2 magazines, 40-mm 3-9X Burris mil-dot scope, 22+ boxes Hornady and CCI ammo, 50-mm 20X Burris spotting scope, cleaning rod, cleaning snake, cleaning rod guide, cleaning brushes, cleaning patches, gun case, all for $600, George Sneathen, 301-759-1323.

11) WTS, 30-06 brass, once fired, de-primed, polished, LC69 head stamp, $6/100, $25/500, Marty Harsh, 301-759-2877.

12) WTS, 30-06 brass, once fired, de-primed, polished, WCC56 head stamp, $6/100, $25/500, Marty Harsh, 301-759-2877.

13) WTS, 0.311-inch dia, 174-grain, FMJBT projectiles, inertia pulled from 303 British milsurp ammo, no pull marks, pristine projectiles, $12/100, Marty Harsh, 301-759-2877.

14) WTS, 30-cal ammo cans, like new, good seals, $4 each, Marty Harsh, 301-759-2877.

15) WTS, Winchester, model 1890, pump action repeater, 22 rimfire, fair condition, $400, Cliff Bennett, 304-788-3890.

16) WTS, Ruger, Blackhawk, 6-inch barrel, 357 MAG, $250, Cliff Bennett, 304-788-3890.

17) WTS, Clark target pistol, 45ACP, M1911 frame, 6-inch barrel, smithed by Jim Clark, Shreveport, LA, $1000, Harry Twigg, 814-634-1516.

18) WTS, Pardini target pistol, 45 cal, 6-inch barrel, red-dot sight, $1000, Harry Twigg, 814-634-1516.

19) WTS, Remington, model 700 Varmint Synthetic, 223 REM, left hand, new in box, never fired, price reduced to $580, Barry Miller, 301-777-3532.

20) WTS, McMillan fiberglass stock for M14/M1A, model M1A, green/woodland camo, new in box, $390, Barry Miller, 301-777-3532.

21) WTS, Winchester, model 67, 22 rimfire, single shot, bolt action, $125, Wayne Belloff, 301-722-6859.

22) WTS, Enfield No. 1 MK III*, 303 British, somewhat sporterized, $150, Wayne Belloff, 301-722-6859.

23) WTS, US model 1896 Krag-Jorgensen bolt action service rifle, 30-40 KRAG, sporterized, beautiful bluing, $300, Wayne Belloff, 301-722-6859.

24) WTS, Lee Pacesetter reloading dies, 7MM REM MAG, decapper, resizer, bullet seater, factory crimp, all in plastic case, like new, $15, Russ Lease, 301-729-0365.

25) WTS, linotype metal for casting your own bullets, 50 cents/lb, Jim Gift, 301-359-3639.

26) WTS, 6.5MM Jap brass, new, unfired, Norma manufactured, box of 20 pieces, $10, Jim Gift, 301-359-3639.

27) WTS, Winchester model 69 22-rimfire barrel, can also be used on model 75, new, $25, Jim Gift, 301-359-3639.

28) WTS, gun books, Complete Guide to Handloading by Phil Sharpe, The Rifle in America by Phil Sharpe, The Amateur Gun Craftsman by James Howe, Modern Gunsmith by James Howe, Custom Rifles by Dick Simmons, Reprinted Old Gun Catalogs by L. D. Saterlee, Identifying Old Muskets, Rifles and Carbines by Colonel Gluckman, Americans and Their Guns by NRA Publications, Treasury of the Gun by Harold Peterson, $180 for all, Jim Gift, 301-359-3639.

29) WTS, 308 WIN blanks, Austrian manufacture, $1.50 per box of 20, have 5 boxes, Jack Parrill, 304-738-9270.

30) WTS, 223 REM blanks, M200, USGI, $3.65 per box of 20, have 50 boxes, Jack Parrill, 304-738-9270.

31) WTS, Thompson Center muzzleloading rifle, percussion lock, White Mountain model, very good condition, $125, Chuck Laurie, 301-777-1383.

32) WTS, Federal Ordnance M1A, 308 WIN, new Barnett match barrel, fired less than 100 rounds, $800, Tom Langley, 301-689-6869.

33) WTS, Norinco M1A, 308 WIN, fired less than 50 rounds, $800, Tom Langley, 301-689-6869.

34) WTS, handmade hunting knives, made to order, some in stock, call for prices, Mike Carney, 301-777-0997.

35) WTS, Savage, M110, left hand, 7MM REM MAG, like new, with 3-9X scope, $370, Darrel Bailey, 301-777-0551.

1) WTB, Smith & Wesson model 625 revolver, 45ACP, Jim Sherman, 304-738-9443.

2) WTB, IMR 1-pound powder cans, empty, $1 each, Marty Harsh, 301-759-2877.

3) WTB, 12-gauge shotgun shell reloader, Roger Winebrenner, 301-689-6426.

4) WTB, Smith&Wesson, model 686, Tom Langley, 301-689-6869.

PLACES TO SHOOT

This section of the FHRPC newsletter is reserved for information describing shooting matches outside the FHRPC and in the not-to-distant surroundings. If you know of other places holding shooting matches that might be of interest to the FHRPC membership, forward the information to Marty Harsh at 313 Sunset Drive, LaVale, Maryland, 21502, for the next newsletter.

Action Pistol

1) Frostburg, MD, Longview Pistol Range & Sportsmen’s Club, 200-shot defensive pistol matches, similar to IDPA, start at 10 AM, $10 per match, Nov 14, George Gallagher, 301-463-6264, Tom Thrasher, 301-689-2868, Tom Langley, 301-689-6869.

2) Frostburg, MD, Longview Pistol Range & Sportsmen’s Club, yearly memberships, January through December, $50 per year, George Gallagher, 301-463-6264, Tom Thrasher, 301-689-2868, Tom Langley, 301-689-6869.

Bench Rest

1) Grantsville, MD, Casselman Valley Sportsmen’s Club, 22 rimfire, any power scope, start at 7 PM, May 5, 12, 19, 26, Jun 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Jul 7, 14, 21, 28, Aug 4, 11, 18, 25, Sep 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Oct 6, 13, 20, 27, Terry Mulligan, 304-738-3219.

2) Grantsville, MD, Casselman Valley Sportsmen’s Club, center fire, factory rifle, 12-power scope limit, start at 1 PM, Apr 16, 30, May 7, 21, 28, Jun 4, 18, Jul 16, 30, Sep 10, 24, Oct 1, 15, 29, Nov 5, 19, Terry Mulligan, 304-738-3219.

Muzzleloader

1) Maysville, WV, first Sunday of each month, $10 per match, starts at 1 PM, Terry Mulligan at 304-738-3219.

Highpower Rifle

1) Hagerstown, MD, North American Rod & Gun Club, 100-yard match, 10 sighters, 50 record shots, $20 per match, $40 per match with ammo provided, $50 per match for CMP M1 qualification, $10 for club membership, Apr 2, May 21, Aug 27, Norris E. Diefenderfer, 301-797-4282, barbara.norris@.

2) Thurmont, MD, Thurmont Conservation & Sportsman’s Club, Garand matches, 100 yards, $20 per match, Apr 24, May 15, Jun 26, Jul 31, Aug 28, Kevin Lippold, 301-293-0105, Steven Naylor, 301-631-6980, WWW..

3) Fort Meade, MD, 600-yard match, three 20-shot strings plus sighters, Apr 17, Nov 6, $30, Paul Hudson, P. O. Box 691, Fallston, MD, 21047.

4) Fort Meade, MD, 80-shot regional course, 200, 300, 600 yards, May 22, Jun 11, Jul 16, $30, Paul Hudson, P. O. Box 691, Fallston, MD, 21047.

5) Fort Meade, MD, Maryland state championship, 80-shot regional course, 200, 300, 600 yards, Aug 20, $30, Paul Hudson, P. O. Box 691, Fallston, MD, 21047.

6) Fort Meade, CMP EIC (LEG) match, Aug 21, $15, Paul Hudson, P. O. Box 691, Fallston, MD, 21047.

7) Allemans, PA, Reade Range, 50-shot National Match course, 200, 300, 600 yards, Apr 24, May 22, Jun 26, Jul 24, Aug 21, Sep 25, Oct 23, Nov 13, $15 plus one-time $25 league fee, Tom Ferraro, 724-352-0234, WWW..

8) Allemans, PA, Reade Range, Pennsylvania service rifle state championship, 50-shot National Match course, 200, 300, 600 yards, Jul 9, $15 plus one-time $25 league fee, Tom Ferraro, 724-352-0234, WWW..

9) Allemans, PA, Reade Range, CMP EIC (LEG) match, 200, 300, 600 yards, Jul 10, $15 plus one-time $25 league fee, Tom Ferraro, 724-352-0234, WWW..

10) Allemans, PA, Reade Range, 1000-yard match, two 20-shot strings plus sighters, Apr 23, May 21, Jun 25, Jul 23, Aug 20, Oct 22, Nov 12, $15 plus one-time $25 league fee, Tom Ferraro, 724-352-0234, WWW..

11) Allemans, PA, Reade Range, 1000-yard Pennsylvania state championship, two 20-shot strings plus sighters, Sep 24, $15 plus one-time $25 league fee, Tom Ferraro, 724-352-0234, WWW..

12) Allemans, PA, Reade Range, 1000-yd F-class match, Apr 17, May 7, Jul 31, Aug 28, Sep 18, Oct 9, Nov 6, $15 plus one-time $25 league fee, Tom Ferraro, 724-352-0234, WWW..

13) Bridgeport, WV, White Horse Range, 80-shot regional course, 200, 300, 600 yards, Apr 9, May 14, Jun 11, Jul 9, Aug 13, Sep 10, Oct 8, $10 per match, plus one-time $15 league fee, Dick Whiting, 304-623-6093, dwhiting@.

14) Bridgeport, WV, White Horse Range, West Virginia state championship, 80-shot regional course, 200, 300, 600 yards, Jul 23, $35, Dick Whiting, 304-623-6093, dwhiting@.

15) Bridgeport, WV, White Horse Range, CMP EIC (LEG) match, Jul 24, $20, Dick Whiting, 304-623-6093, dwhiting@.

16) Bridgeport, WV, White Horse Range, 600-yd match, three 20-shot strings plus sighters, May 1, May 22, $20, Dick Whiting, 304-623-6093, dwhiting@.

17) Bridgeport, WV, White Horse Range, 600-yd match, two 20-shot strings plus sighters in morning, followed in afternoon by 200-yd offhand match, one 30-shot string plus sighters, Apr 10, May 15, $20, Dick Whiting, 304-623-6093, dwhiting@.

18) Bridgeport, WV, White Horse Range, 600-yd match, two 20-shot strings plus sighters in morning, followed in afternoon by 1000-yd match, two 20-shot string plus sighters, Jun 12, May 15, $20, Dick Whiting, 304-623-6093, dwhiting@.

19) Bridgeport, WV, White Horse Range, 1000-yd match, two 20-shot strings plus sighters each day (day #1, any sight, iron sight, day #2, any sight, any sight), Sep 17, 18, $40, Dick Whiting, 304-623-6093, dwhiting@.

Smallbore Rifle

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Sporting Clays

1) Everett, PA, Everett Sportsmen’s Club, P. O. Box 312, Everett, PA, 15537, 50-bird rounds, shooting from 10 AM to 3:30 PM, food & ammo available, Ed Sponsler, 814-652-5562.

Trap

1) Lonaconing, MD, Lonaconing Trap Club, Tuesday & Thursday evenings starting at 4 PM, Saturday mornings starting at 10 AM, $2.50 per round (25 birds), Gary Dawson, 814-356-3688.

2) Bedford, PA, Bedford Sportsmen’s Club, every Wednesday at 4 PM, $2.50 per round (25 birds), Gary Dawson, 814-356-3688.

3) Grantsville, MD, Casselman Valley Sportsmen, $2.50 per round (25 birds), Gary Dawson, 814-356-3688.

4) Grantsville, MD, Casselman Valley Sportsmen, Calcutta and Lewis Events, practice starts at 12 PM, match starts at 1 PM, Apr 9, May 14, Jun 11, Jul 9, Aug 13, Sep 17, Oct 8, Nov 12, Gary Dawson, 814-356-3688.

RELEASE, WAIVER, INDEMNIFICATION, HOLD HARMLESS,

& ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT

FOR MEMBERS ONLY

Whereas, in return for use of premises, instruction in use of firearms and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Undersigned agrees to the following.

The Undersigned waives for himself/herself and his/her executors, administrators, assignees or heirs, any and all rights and claims for damages, losses, demands and other actions whatsoever, which he/she may have or which may arise against the FHRPC, including but not limited to any and all injuries, damages or illnesses suffered by the Undersigned or the Undersigned’s property, which may, in any way whatsoever, arise out of, or be related to or be connected with: the Premises; use of said Premises; the instruction in use of firearms; the Undersigned’s property (whether or not entrusted to the FHRPC); and the discharge of firearms. The FHRPC shall not be liable for, and the Undersigned, on behalf of himself/herself and his/her executors, administrators, assignees or heirs, hereby expressly releases the FHRPC from any and all such claims.

The Undersigned hereby expressly assumes the risk of entering the Premises and taking part in activities on the Premises which include, but are not limited to, the discharge of firearms and the firing of live ammunition.

The Undersigned furthermore hereby acknowledges and agrees that he/she has read, understands and will at all times abide by all FHRPC range rules.

This instrument binds the undersigned and his/her executors, administrators, assignees or heirs.

Undersigned: Printed Name; _________________________________________

Date; ________________________________________________

Signature; ____________________________________________

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