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THE SHARPSHOOTER

FORT HILL RIFLE & PISTOL CLUB NEWSLETTER

NUMBER 4 ___ APRIL, 2002

DUES REMINDER

Your Fort Hill Rifle and Pistol Club (FHRPC) dues for the year 2002 are (1) $30 if paid before June 1, (2) $35 if paid before July 1, and (3) $50 if paid before August 1. Save $5 and pay your dues before June 1. Make your check payable to the Fort Hill Rifle & Pistol Club, and send it, along 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. A blank liability waiver is attached to the end of this newsletter.

Relatively new members, joining on or after January 1, 2001, must also submit a photocopy of their National Rifle Association of America (NRA) membership card along with their dues payment and waiver.

MORNINGSIDE DRIVE RANGES CLOSED FOR MAINTENANCE

The Morningside Drive rifle and pistol ranges will be closed on Saturday, June 1, 2002, for maintenance. A number of items need attention, including roof repair, rain gutter repair, painting, trash clean up, new range perimeter signs and brush removal.

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 58 years of volunteer help. Keep the tradition alive! We can’t pay you for your support, but we can feed you! Lunch and drinks are on the club. A sausage and gravy breakfast will be served at 0800 (8 AM). Lunch, yet to be determined but most likely burgers and dogs, will be served at 1300 (1 PM).

CLUB OFFICERS

FHRPC officers for the year 2002 are (1) President, Tom Malony, 304-726-4030, (2) Vice-President, Wayne Belloff, 301-722-6859, (3) Treasurer, John Dowell, 301-724-5866, (4) Executive Officer, Frank Snyder, 301-777-1298, (5) Executive Officer, Bill Lewis, 301-777-8180, 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.

KEY EXCHANGE

We will not know if a key exchange will be required this year until late June. If new keys are issued, they will be included in the mid-summer newsletter, along with directions for returning your old key. If we get 100% re-enlistment, no key exchange will be necessary. So, encourage your fellow members to re-enlist for another year.

NEW MEMBERSHIP CARDS

Your new FHRPC membership card will be mailed to you in a mid-summer newsletter.

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS

Membership applications are available at the Morningside Drive rifle range clubhouse. An envelope containing membership applications is stapled to the bulletin board on the east wall.

The membership application contains a section for two members-in-good-standing to sign for the applicant. This is your club’s check valve to insure that we get members of good character and integrity. Since your officers rarely know all of the applicants, they rely on your signature as a voucher for the applicant’s character and integrity. Ask yourself a simple question before signing a membership application, “Would I like to have thus guy for a neighbor?” Member sponsors are responsible for recovering FHRPC property from individuals who have elected to discontinue their memberships.

We now have 43 names on the membership waiting list.

NEW COVERED FIRING POINT AT WARRIOR MOUNTAIN

Construction of the firing line cover on the new 100-meter range will begin in the spring of 2002. The Blackpowder Rifle League is managing the construction. If you are interested in supporting this project, please call Fred Kreiger at 301-729-1261.

TELEPHONE POLES

The FHRPC needs approximately 24 telephone poles for construction at the Warrior Mountain range. If you know of the availability of any surplus new or used telephone poles, please call Marty Harsh at 301-759-2877.

LEAGUE NEWS

The FHRPC sponsored league matches will begin soon. You may contact the following league chairmen for more information about competitive shooting within the FHRPC. League schedules are attached to this newsletter.

|LEAGUE |CHAIRMAN |PHONE NUMBER |

|Blackpowder |Fred Kreiger |301-729-1261 |

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

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

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

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

BLACKPOWDER LEAGUE NEWS

The Muzzleloaders will start shooting Monday, April 8, at 5:30 PM, and will shoot every Monday through September 30. All shooting is offhand with rifles equipped with open sights. Targets are positioned at 25, 50 and 100 yards. A fee of $1.00 will be charged to pay for targets.

If you have a muzzleloader and like to shoot, come on out. This is a fun match.

For more information, call Fred Kreiger at 301-729-1261.

HIGHPOWER LEAGUE NEWS

The highpower league matches will begin on April 13 at the Warrior Mountain range. The 2002 schedule is attached to this newsletter and differs slightly from years past. One of the differences is a shift in the schedule. The 2002 matches begin two weeks earlier in the spring and end two weeks earlier in the fall. The total number of matches remains unchanged. The match rotation has also been changed. The rotation begins with an 80-shot Regional Match on the second weekend of each month. The second match of each month is a 50-shot National Match. The final match of each month varies and includes two 50-shot Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) approved John C. Garand matches, two 600-yard matches and two CMP sponsored Excellence-In-Competition (EIC) matches.

Competitors who participate in EIC matches can obtain gold, silver and bronze badges worth 10, 8 or 6 points, respectively, towards the 30 points required to become a "Distinguished Rifleman”. Generally, a competitor may participate in a maximum of four EIC matches during a year, with the stipulation that if he competes in four, one must be the National Trophy Individual (NTI) match during the annual National Matches conducted by the NRA at Camp Perry, Ohio.

In any EIC match, the top 10% of competitors, among non-distinguished competitors, are awarded points commonly called "legs" or "leg points." A small number will be awarded gold, a larger number silver and the largest number receive bronze badges. EIC matches are held by the United States Armed Forces, by the CMP at the National Matches, and by civilian shooting clubs throughout the country.

The origin of the term “leg points” is unclear. One popular theory is that the 3-part course of fire for military competition at that time formed the legs of the stool upon which the marksman stood. The 3-part course of fire was 7 shots fired for record from the offhand position at 200 yards, 7 shots fired for record from the kneeling position at 300 yards and 7 shots fired for record from the prone position at 600 yards. The first marksmen competed for the Distinguished Marksman badge with model 1873 trapdoor Springfields with 6-pound triggers firing standard issue 45-70 service ammunition.

United States Army General Philip Sheridan authorized the Distinguished Marksman badge in 1884. The recipients proudly wore the badge. At that time, the only other medal authorized for a United States military uniform was the Medal of Honor. The competition for the Distinguished Marksman badge was not opened to civilians until 1923. For many years, the badge was made from one full ounce of gold. General Sheridan’s goal of having a citizenry skilled in the use military arms has been realized. Sheridan became the 9th president of the NRA.

SMALLBORE SILHOUETTE LEAGUE NEWS

League participation during 2001 was good with twenty competitors supporting the league. The total number of rounds fired for record remained nearly constant, with 3760 rounds fired in the year-2000 season and 3880 rounds fired in the year-2001 season

During the 2001 season, Ron Deter finished in first place, delivering 297 hits with 360 shots fired for record, for an overall match average of 33.00. Bill Lewis finished in second place with a 24.00 overall match average. Tom Morgan rounded out the top three shooters with an overall match average of 19.60.

The 2002 smallbore silhouette rifle league schedule is attached near the end of this newsletter. The number and frequency of matches is nearly identical to last season. As in 2001, matches are planned every Thursday night during May through September, except for the first Thursday of each month.

We plan to offer awards for league participation this year. Three Mossberg model 44US rifles will be awarded by random lottery to competitors who have fired in five or more league matches this year. The lottery will take place after the last league match, on Thursday, September 29, 2002.

We also plan to have NRA approved league status for 2002. Your 2002 scores will then be eligible for NRA classification. NRA approved silhouette scores are registered differently than most NRA sponsored competition. At the beginning of each season, the competitor purchases a score registration book and maintains his own classification. A book will cost each competitor $11.50.

For those of you not familiar with silhouette shooting, the targets are metal silhouettes of chickens, pigs, turkeys and rams of different sizes and positioned at different distances. The objective is to shoot the targets off their rails in a specific sequence and in a set time. One point is scored for each target toppled. Each shooting match consists of 40 shots being fired in 5-shot strings. You have 2½ minutes to fire each 5-shot string. The 40 targets consist of 10 chickens at 40 meters range, 10 pigs at 60 meters range, 10 turkeys at 77 meters range and 10 rams at 100 meters range.

Come out and give smallbore silhouette a try. Bring your squirrel rifle. Bring your kids – they shoot for free.

HANGING ROCK REBEL

A good friend recently loaned me a book titled Hanging Rock Rebel. The book describes the experiences of John Blue, a lieutenant in the Army of the Confederate States of America. These experiences were described by Blue himself in The Hampshire Review between 1898 and 1901. Don Oates edited Blue’s original writings and generated this book. Many of the accounts take place in our area. Places like Romney, Springfield and Cumberland are mentioned frequently.

Very early in the book, Blue describes some of his unit’s military equipment. The description of their early rifles is so colorful that I felt obliged to share it with the FHRPC membership. The following words are reproduced exactly as published in Hanging Rock Rebel.

“…Our arms were principally the home rifle. We had a few flintlock muskets which we found in the loft of the courthouse, also a dozen or so old sabers and perhaps as many horse pistols (flint locks) all of which had seen service in the Revolution. They were all built for service.”

“The flint lock musket would be quite a curiosity to many of the young men today. I will give a partial description of one of those ancient weapons that our forefathers gained their independence. The gun which I am about to describe was about 5 ½ feet in length, 2 in. at the breech and 1 inch at the muzzle, the lock weighing about 1 pound. We used Indian darts for flints. A charge for these guns was about 6 drachmas powder, an ounce ball and about 6 buck shot with about a tablespoonful of powder to prime the piece and then the gun was ready for action. When a man made up his mind to pull the trigger, if mounted, he had better dismount, and if ornamented with false teeth it was best to dispense with them for a time. If the first attempt to pull her off failed the only thing to do was to get your wind and try again. You would know when it went without being told. There would be a sharp flash dot unlike lightning, a puff of smoke, a shock resembling an earthquake, when the one at the breech of the piece would be apt to take about six steps backward and more than likely sit down sudden like, then a deafening roar resembling thunder, when a bolt had struck about ten feet away.”

“The horse pistol was like unto the musket only on a smaller scale.”

THE BOYS RIFLE

Now that we are talking about rip-roaring rifles that kill in front and cripple behind, it is appropriate to mention the Boys rifle. This shoulder fired anti-tank weapon is featured in the May, 2002, issue of World War II. World War II is a bimonthly magazine featuring articles on World War II armament, equipment, battles and leaders. If you are fascinated with this period in our history, you can subscribe to World War II by phoning 703-771-9400.

The Boys rifle began development in 1934 in response to the appearance of armored vehicles on the battlefields of World War I. A design team in the British ordnance establishment headed by a Captain Boys spearheaded the development of a shoulder fired 55-caliber bolt action rifle intended to defeat armor. Soon after the rifle was adopted by the British military, Captain Boys died. Thus, the rifle was re-designated the Boys rifle after its chief designer.

The following description is reproduced from the World War II article.

“Its official appelation mattered little to the long-suffering squaddies who were selected to carry and fire it. Their introduction to the Boys was always memorable and frequently resulted in the liberal application of liniment to their battered shoulders and elbows.”

“The weapon produced a marked noise signature when fired, making earplugs an item of standard issue for Boys gunners, and its muzzle blast raised a plume of dust from the ground immediately downrange, which betrayed the piece’s position to opposing troops. Despite its buffer spring and thickly padded buttstock, the weapon’s recoil was bone-jarringly vicious. Each time the Boys was fired, the prone gunner was forced backward a good 6 inches. This effect, which one veteran gunner compared to ‘firing three 12-gauge shotguns simultaneously,’ led to the rifle being universally known among its users as ‘Charlie the Bastard.’ ”

The Boys rifle was obsolete before it completed development due to the rapid advancement of armor technology.

It appears the plight of the service man did not change much between the 1860s and the 1940s.

SCHEDULES FOR AGENCY USE OF RANGES

The Allegany County (ALCO) Sheriff’s Office will be using the Morningside Drive pistol range for their annual firearm qualification. Their schedule is shown in the following table.

|AGENCY |DATE |TIME |

| |Monday, June 10 | |

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|ALCO Sheriff’s Office | |0900 - 1600 |

| |Wednesday, June 12 | |

| |Thursday, June 13 | |

| |Friday, June 14 | |

| |Monday, June 17 | |

| |Wednesday, June 19 | |

| |Thursday, June 20 | |

| |Friday, June 21 | |

The Federal Correction Institution (FCI) Special Operation Response Team (SORT) will be using the Warrior Mountain range for annual training and qualification. Their schedule is shown in the following table.

|AGENCY |DATE |TIME |

| |Thursday, April 4 | |

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|FCI SORT | |0800 - 1300 |

| |Friday, April 5 | |

| |Thursday, May 2 | |

| |Friday, May 3 | |

| |Thursday, June 6 | |

| |Friday, June 7 | |

| |Thursday, July 8 | |

| |Friday, July 9 | |

| |Thursday, August 5 | |

| |Friday, August 6 | |

| |Thursday, September 5 | |

| |Friday, September 6 | |

RULES & REGULATIONS

A copy of FHRPC rules and regulations applicable to the general operation of our ranges, and copies of rules and regulations specific to each of the FHRPC shooting ranges are attached to the end of this newsletter. Please take ten minutes of your time and re-acquaint yourself with the club rules.

SAFETY is our number one priority. Our heritage as a shooting club now spans 58 years. Your attention to the safe operation of our ranges will insure our existence for many years to come.

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.

1) WTS, Browning A-Bolt, 338 WIN MAG, $550, Bob Beck, 301-724-7838.

2) WTS, Enfield, No. 4, MK I*, 303 British, used, good condition, in cosmoline, have 2, $125 each, Vic Merkel, 301-777-1129.

3) WTS, Enfield, No. 4, Mk I*, 303 British, arsenal refinished, like new, $150, Vic Merkel, 301-777-1129.

4) WTS, Weatherby Vanguard, 7MM MAG, new in box, $450, Vic Merkel, 301-777-1129.

5) WTS, Gracey power case trimmer, 223 cal, new, never used, $225, Vic Merkel, 301-777-1129.

6) WTS, H4895 gunpowder, 8 lb, $100, Vic Merkel, 301-777-1129.

7) WTS, AA2230 gunpowder, 8 lb, $100, Vic Merkel, 301-777-1129.

8) WTS, WIN748 gunpowder, 8 lb, $100, Vic Merkel, 301-777-1129.

9) WTS, USGI surplus ball powder, ideal for medium sized rifle cartridges like 30-06, 8 lb, $100, Vic Merkel, 301-777-1129.

10) WTS, 45ACP brass, Remington, primed, new, never fired, $125 per 1000 pieces, Vic Merkel, 301-777-1129.

11) WTS, 223 USGI brass, once fired, resized, trimmed, primer crimp removed, ready to reload, 3500 pcs in 5-gal bucket, $175, Vic Merkel, 301-777-1129.

12) WTS, 30-06 brass, Lake City, new, 1000 pieces, $100, Vic Merkel, 301-777-1129.

13) WTS, Peltor Tactical 7-S earmuffs, new, $150, Vic Merkel, 301-777-1129.

14) WTS, Bonner-Tech Mega Ears, directional hearing aids, new, have 2, $150 each, Vic Merkel, 301-777-1129.

15) WTS, Tikka M695 Whitetail Hunter, 30-06, unfired, NIB, trigger set to 2 lbs, Weaver bases installed, $425, Ron Deter, 301-722-5001.

16) WTS, American Rifleman Mags, 1957 to present, in binders, $75, Jim Gift, 301-359-3639.

17) WTS, 300 Weatherby Mag brass, 28 pcs, $7, Jim Gift, 301-359-3639.

18) WTS, 243 WIN primed brass, 29 pcs, $4, Jim Gift, 301-359-3639.

19) WTS, 338 cal, 250-gr Lapua, 225-gr other pulled bullets, 48 pcs, $6, Jim Gift, 301-359-3639.

20) WTS, 6-mm cal, 85-gr pulled bullets, 27 pcs, $1, Jim Gift, 301-359-3639.

21) WTS, 30 cal, 150-gr and 170-gr silver-tip bullets, 43 pcs, $3, Jim Gift, 301-359-3639.

22) WTS, Lyman resizing press in resizing dies, 8X57mm, 38-55, 308WIN, 30-06, $3 each, Jim Gift, 301-359-3639.

23) WTS, L. E. Wilson press in die for 250-3000 SAV, $5, Jim Gift, 301-359-3639.

24) WTS, 38SPL brass, once fired, nickel-plated, 600 pieces, $6, Jim Gift, 301-359-3639.

25) WTS, Lyman bullet mould, number 375166 plain base, casts 0.377-inch dia, $35, Jim Gift, 301-359-3639.

26) WTS, 400+ pounds lead, ingots & sheets, 20 cents/lb, Jim Gift, 301-359-3639.

27) WTS, full-length die for 38-55, $5, Jim Gift, 301-359-3639.

28) WTS, Jay Scott grips for Ruger Black Hawk, fake ivory, white, $5, Jim Gift, 301-359-3639.

29) WTS, RWS MOD48/52, 177cal, songle stroke side lever air gun, 1100 fps, $200, Tom Malony, 304-726-4030.

30) WTS, Eagle Arms scope mount for AR15, with rings, $10, Tom Malony, 304-726-4030.

31) WTS, Jay Scott walnut target grips for Ruger Single-Six, $5, Tom Malony, 304-726-4030.

32) WTS, 223 brass, once fired, Federal, 840 pieces, $30, Ken Fuller, 301-724-5254.

33) WTS, 40S&W brass, once fired, Federal, 1500 pieces, $30, Ken Fuller, 301-724-5254.

34) WTS, 38SPL brass, once fired, Winchester, 100 pieces, $5, Ken Fuller, 301-724-5254.

35) WTS, 1996 Swedish Mauser bolt and assorted parts, call for price, Bill Murphy, 301-334-8550.

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

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

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.

Bench Rest

1) Casselman Valley Sportsmen, Grantsville, MD, Apr 6, Apr 20, Apr 27, May 4, May 18, Jun 1, Jun 15, Jul 20, Aug 24, Sep 14, Sep 28, Oct 5, Oct 19, Nov 2, Nov 16, Nov 23, start at 1 PM, varmint barrel with no limit on scope, factory rifle with sporter barrel and 12X scope limit, Fred Kreiger, 301-729-1261.

Blackpowder

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

2) Casselman Valley Sportsmen, Grantsville, MD, Apr 6, Apr 20, May 4, May 18, Jun 15(*), Jun 22, Jul 13, Jul 20, Sep 14, Sep 21, Sep 28, Oct 13(*), start at 1 PM, (*) denotes re-entry match from 9:30 AM to 4 PM, open sights only, Fred Kreiger, 301-729-1261.

Running Deer

1) Casselman Valley Sportsmen, Grantsville, MD, Apr 13, May 25, Jun 29, Jul 27, Sep 22, Oct 26, Nov 9, Dec 14, start at 1 PM, Terry Mulligan, 304-738-3219.

Smallbore Silhouette Rifle

1) Daisytown, PA, Apr 21, May 19, Jun 16, Jul 21, Aug 18, Sep 15, 80-round matches, shooting

starts at 10 AM, call Larry Hilbrecht, 814-266-3528, 318 Suie Street, Johnstown PA, 15904.

Sporting Clays

1) Everett Sportsmen’s Club, P. O. Box 312, Everett, PA, 15537, Apr 7, May 5, Jun 2, Jul 27, Aug 4, Sep 1, Oct 6, Nov 3, 50-bird rounds, shooting from 10 AM to 3:30 PM, food & ammo available, call 814-652-6464 for more info.

2002 Service/Highpower Rifle League

Fort Hill Rifle & Pistol Club, Cumberland, Maryland

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

|# | | | | |RANGES, YARDS |

|1 |APR 13 |SATURDAY |WARRIOR MTN |0800 |REG/200,300,600 |

|2 |APR 21 |SUNDAY |WARRIOR MTN |0800 |NMC/200,300,600 |

|3 |APR 27 |SATURDAY |WARRIOR MTN |0800 |JCG/200 |

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|4 |MAY 12 |SUNDAY |WARRIOR MTN |0800 |REG/200,300,600 |

|5 |MAY 18 |SATURDAY |WARRIOR MTN |0800 |NMC/200,300,600 |

|6 |MAY 26 |SUNDAY |WARRIOR MTN |1000 |600-YARD |

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|7 |JUN 08 |SATURDAY |WARRIOR MTN |0800 |REG/200,300,600 |

|8 |JUN 16 |SUNDAY |WARRIOR MTN |0800 |NMC/200,300,600 |

|9 |JUN 22 |SATURDAY |WARRIOR MTN |0800 |NMC/200,300,600 |

|10 |JUN 30 |SUNDAY |WARRIOR MTN |0800 |CMP EIC (LEG) |

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|11 |JUL 13 |SATURDAY |WARRIOR MTN |0800 |REG/200,300,600 |

|12 |JUL 21 |SUNDAY |WARRIOR MTN |0800 |NMC/200,300,600 |

|13 |JUL 27 |SATURDAY |WARRIOR MTN |0800 |JCG/200 |

|JUL 29 – AUG 9, HIGHPOWER NATIONAL MATCHES AT CAMP PERRY, OHIO |

|14 |AUG 11 |SUNDAY |WARRIOR MTN |0800 |REG/200,300,600 |

|15 |AUG 17 |SATURDAY |WARRIOR MTN |0800 |NMC/200,300,600 |

|16 |AUG 25 |SUNDAY |WARRIOR MTN |1000 |600-YARD |

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|17 |SEP 07 |SATURDAY |WARRIOR MTN |0800 |REG/200,300,600 |

|18 |SEP 15 |SUNDAY |WARRIOR MTN |0800 |NMC/200,300,600 |

|19 |SEP 21 |SATURDAY |WARRIOR MTN |0800 |REG/200,300,600 |

|20 |SEP 29 |SUNDAY |WARRIOR MTN |0800 |CMP EIC (LEG) |

Please see notes on reverse.

2002 Service/Highpower Rifle League, Continued

Fort Hill Rifle & Pistol Club, Cumberland, Maryland

1) This league is open to the public. We are an NRA (National Rifle Association) 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 (16) and the NRA rules as modified by the CMP apply to the CMP style matches (4). Scores are eligible for recognition by the NRA and CMP for Highpower classification and EIC awards.

2) Starting time for all matches will be 0800. 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 – 500 aggregate score (50 total shots) CMP approved John C. Garand match. 5 sighters allowed prior to starting the following record course:

- 20 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 300 yd SR3 target in a 70 second 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 offhand at 200 yd SR target in 10 minute time limit.

d) 600-YARD – 800 aggregate score (80 total shots) fired at the 600 yd MR target. Match consists of four 20 shot strings fired in a 20 minute time limit each. 2 sighters will be allowed prior to firing each 20 shot record string. An intermission will be provided after the first 60 shots to allow any competitor the chance to leave at that juncture.

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 (800 NRA Reg., 500 NRA NMC, 600 SF-600yd.). 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 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:

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

b) 500 CMP JCG match fees are $20 (regulation ammo is issued for these matches)

c) 800 SF-600 yd. 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 G. M. Sneathen M. D. Harsh

Rt. 1, Box 169H 1424 Willow Court 313 Sunset Drive

Keyser, WV 26726 Cumberland, MD 21502 LaVale, MD 21502

304-788-1346 301-759-1323 301-759-2877

2002 Smallbore Silhouette Rifle League

Fort Hill Rifle & Pistol Club, Cumberland, Maryland

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

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|-- |APR 18 |THURSDAY |WARRIOR MTN |1800 |MAINTENANCE |

|-- |APR 25 |THURSDAY |WARRIOR MTN |1800 |MAINTENANCE |

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|1 |MAY 09 |THURSDAY |WARRIOR MTN |1800 |40 SHOTS |

|2 |MAY 16 |THURSDAY |WARRIOR MTN |1800 |40 SHOTS |

|3 |MAY 23 |THURSDAY |WARRIOR MTN |1800 |40 SHOTS |

|4 |MAY 30 |THURSDAY |WARRIOR MTN |1800 |40 SHOTS |

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|5 |JUN 13 |THURSDAY |WARRIOR MTN |1800 |40 SHOTS |

|6 |JUN 20 |THURSDAY |WARRIOR MTN |1800 |40 SHOTS |

|7 |JUN 27 |THURSDAY |WARRIOR MTN |1800 |40 SHOTS |

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|8 |JUL 11 |THURSDAY |WARRIOR MTN |1800 |40 SHOTS |

|9 |JUL 18 |THURSDAY |WARRIOR MTN |1800 |40 SHOTS |

|10 |JUL 25 |THURSDAY |WARRIOR MTN |1800 |40 SHOTS |

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|11 |AUG 08 |THURSDAY |WARRIOR MTN |1800 |40 SHOTS |

|12 |AUG 15 |THURSDAY |WARRIOR MTN |1800 |40 SHOTS |

|13 |AUG 22 |THURSDAY |WARRIOR MTN |1800 |40 SHOTS |

|14 |AUG 29 |THURSDAY |WARRIOR MTN |1800 |40 SHOTS |

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|15 |SEP 12 |THURSDAY |WARRIOR MTN |1800 |40 SHOTS |

|16 |SEP 19 |THURSDAY |WARRIOR MTN |1800 |40 SHOTS |

|17 |SEP 26 |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 10 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 $3 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.

2002 Pistol League

Fort Hill Rifle & Pistol Club, Cumberland, Maryland

|MATCH |DATE |MATCH TYPE |CALIBER |KEEP YOUR |

|# | | | |OWN SCORE |

|1 |MAY 07 |NMC/NMC 60 RNDS |22 | |

|2 |MAY 14 |NMC/NMC 60 RNDS |CF | |

|3 |MAY 21 |NMC/NMC 60 RNDS |45 | |

|4 |MAY 28 |900 |22 | |

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|5 |JUN 04 |NMC/SLOW/HB-MATCH |22 | |

|6 |JUN 11 |NMC/NMC 60 RNDS |22/CF | |

|7 |JUN 18 |NMC/SLOW |45 | |

|8 |JUN 25 |900 |CF | |

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|9 |JUL 02 |NMC/RAPID/HB-MATCH |22 | |

|10 |JUL 09 |NMC/NMC 60 RNDS |22/CF | |

|11 |JUL 16 |NMC/RAPID |45 | |

|12 |JUL 23 |900 |45 | |

|13 |JUL 30 |NMC/TIMED |22 | |

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|14 |AUG 06 |NMC/TIMED/HB-MATCH |CF | |

|15 |AUG 13 |NMC/NMC 60 RNDS |22/45 | |

|16 |AUG 20 |NMC/RAPID |22 | |

|17 |AUG 27 |NMC/RAPID |CF | |

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|18 |SEP 03 |NMC/TIMED |45 | |

|19 |SEP 10 |NMC/TIMED |22 | |

|20 |SEP28,29 |1800 |22/CF | |

Matches & Targets

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

|SLOW |B6C |B6C | | | | | |2 TARGETS |

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

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

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

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

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

1) NRA rules and regulations will govern all matches.

2) Match days are Tuesdays. Times are 10 AM and 6:30 PM.

3) Regular match fees are $2.00. Match fees for 900-point amtches are #3.00.

4) All shooters must have a good time.

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

6) HB matches are 45-cal only.

2002 Smallbore Prone Rifle League

Fort Hill Rifle & Pistol Club, Cumberland, Maryland

|MATCH |DATE |MATCH TYPE |SIGHTS |KEEP YOUR |

|# | | | |OWN SCORE |

|1 |APR 26 |50-YD NRA |ANY | |

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|2 |MAY 03 |50-YD INT |ANY | |

|3 |MAY 10 |DEWAR |ANY | |

|4 |MAY 17 |100-YD NRA |ANY | |

|5 |MAY 24 |600 |ANY | |

|6 |MAY 31 |50-YD NRA |IRON | |

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|7 |JUN 07 |50-YD INT |IRON | |

|8 |JUN 14 |DEWAR |IRON | |

|9 |JUN 21 |100-YD NRA, OLD TIMERS’ DAY |IRON | |

|10 |JUN 28 |600 |IRON | |

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|11 |JUL 05 |50-YD NRA |ANY | |

|12 |JUL 12 |50-YD INT |ANY | |

|13 |JUL 19 |DEWAR |ANY | |

|14 |JUL 26 |100-YD NRA |ANY | |

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|15 |AUG 02 |600 |ANY | |

|16 |AUG 09 |50-YD NRA |ANY | |

|17 |AUG 16 |50-YD INT |ANY | |

|18 |AUG 23 |DEWAR |ANY | |

|19 |AUG 30 |100-YD NRA |ANY | |

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|20 |SEP 06 |600 |ANY | |

| |SEP 13 |MAKE-UP MATCH |ANY | |

| |SEP 20 |MAKE-UP MATCH |ANY | |

1) NRA rules and regulations will 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 on Fridays, starting at 6:15 PM.

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

5) All shooters must have a good time.

6) Call Jim Snider at 301-729-1087, or Frank Snyder at 301-777-1298 for more information.

GENERAL OPERATING PROCEDURES

The following general operating procedures (GOPs) are applicable to all FHRPC ranges.

1) SAFETY is always the first and foremost consideration on the shooting range. Be alert. Be SAFE. Protect our sport. You are responsible for your actions. Some fundamental firearms safety rules follow.

• Always keep the muzzle of your firearm pointed in a safe direction.

• Always keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot.

• Always keep the action open and firearm unloaded until ready to use.

• Know your target and what is beyond.

• Be sure the firearm is safe to operate.

• Know how to use the gun safely.

• Use only the correct ammunition for your gun.

• Wear eye and ear protection.

• Never use alcohol or drugs before or while shooting.

• Store your firearms so they are not accessible to unauthorized persons.

2) Your FHRPC key is issued to you for your access to club facilities (gates, target sheds, etc). Do not loan your key to others. Do not duplicate your key. If you lose your key, contact a club officer for a replacement.

3) As soon as you remove your firearm from your vehicle, open, clear and lock the action. Proceed to the firing line with the action opened, cleared and locked.

4) Sign and date the range log. Note the time and condition of the range.

5) Open, clear and lock all actions before going down range to service targets. Do not handle your firearm while someone is down range.

6) You are responsible for the actions of your guests. Your guests are required to follow all safety regulations. If the firing line is full and regular members are waiting to shoot, your guests must share your shooting position.

7) You are required to provide adequate ear and eye protection for yourself and your guests.

8) Everyone on the firing line is authorized to call a CEASE-FIRE at any time to check any potentially unsafe condition.

9) If you have any doubt about range procedure or safety, stop immediately. Consult with a knowledgeable member or club officer before you make a wrong assumption.

10) Target frames are provided by the FHRPC. The individual members provide targets. Center your targets in these frames to minimize damage to the frames.

11) Targets must be placed in front of the impact berms. Your bullets must stop in the impact berms. Do not shoot at any target placed on, or near to, the ground.

12) Bottles, cans, or any other target that produces fragments or litter are not permitted on the range. Leave the range clean for your fellow members.

13) Do not discard miss-fired ammunition in the trash containers. Take your miss-fired ammunition home and render it inert after disassembly by immersing the components in water or light machine oil.

14) When you are the last person leaving the range, make sure the gate on the access road is locked.

15) Scheduled events such as work parties, league matches and Sight-In Days have priority over individual shooting.

16) Full automatic firearms are not permitted on FHRPC property.

17) Alcoholic beverages are not permitted on FHRPC property.

18) If you are observed using the range in an unsafe manner, you will be subject to disciplinary action, which may include termination of your club membership.

19) Remember SAFETY first, last and always.

The FHRPC officers recommend that you shoot with a partner.

MORNINGSIDE DRIVE RIFLE RANGE REGULATIONS

DESCRIPTION OF SHOOTING RANGE

The FHRPC 100-yard rifle range consists of a 20-position covered firing line with fixed and moveable shooting benches. Targets may be positioned at distances of 25, 50 and 100 yards. Pipes are positioned at these distances to hold the proper target frames.

A small club house with an integral tool room and a target shed are located behind the covered firing line. The range log is located in the clubhouse. Target frames are located in the target shed. Your club key will unlock the gate on the access road as well as the clubhouse and target shed doors.

Using the proper target frames for the different distances is an absolute must on this shooting range. The unpainted wooden target frames must be used for all shooting at 100-yard targets. The unpainted wooden target frames must also be used for shooting from the prone, sitting or kneeling positions at 50 yards. The red painted metal target frames must be used for bench-rest shooting at 25 and 50 yards.

There is no telephone or potable water at this range. Access to electricity is limited.

The toilet facilities are primitive.

RANGE PROCEDURES AND SAFETY REGULATIONS

1) Hours of operation on Mondays through Fridays are 0900 (9AM) until dusk, and on Saturdays and Sundays are 1000 (10AM) untill dusk.

2) Unpainted wooden target frames are to be used for all 100-yard shooting. The unpainted wooden target frames must also be used for shooting from the prone, sitting or kneeling positions at 50 yards.

3) The red painted metal target frames must be used for bench-rest shooting at 25 and 50 yards.

4) Only paper targets attached to the proper frames are to be used. Shooting at frangible targets that litter the range is prohibited.

5) All bullets must impact the backstop. Shooting at any target on the ground, or near to the ground that might cause a ricochet is strictly prohibited.

6) You may pattern your shotgun with a static target on the rifle range. Shotgun shooting at flying clay birds on the rifle range is prohibited.

7) Remember SAFETY first, last and always.

MORNINGSIDE DRIVE PISTOL RANGE REGULATIONS

DESCRIPTION OF SHOOTING RANGE

The FHRPC 50-yard pistol range consists of a 20-position covered firing line. Provisions are made to set targets at distances of 25 and 50 yards. Steel cables are positioned at these distances to hold the proper target frames. The range log is located near to the center of the covered firing line, along with a generous supply of cardboard target backers.

The pistol range is the most unique part of the FHRPC. The shooter’s attention to safety is paramount on the pistol range as a result of the short length of the firearms. Special attention must be paid to your muzzle discipline.

There is no telephone or potable water at this range. Access to electricity is limited.

The toilet facilities are primitive.

RANGE PROCEDURES AND SAFETY REGULATIONS

1) Hours of operation on Mondays through Fridays are 0900 (9AM) until dusk, and on Saturdays and Sundays are 1000 (10AM) untill dusk.

2) Keep the barrel pointed down range at all times. Never point the barrel in the direction of another person.

3) Make sure your bullets impact the range backstop.

4) Paper targets and only paper targets, attached to a piece of cardboard and hung from the wires, are the only permissible targets. Frangible targets that litter the range, reactive targets and cans are prohibited.

5) Only handguns are allowed on the pistol range. No shotgun or rifle shooting is allowed.

6) Do not park your vehicle in front of the firing line.

7) Cease fire while another person enters or exits the range by vehicle or on foot.

8) Do not place targets on the wooden brow in front of the 25-yard target line.

9) Do not shoot at targets from any low angle (such as across range, from a crouch or the ground) which could cause bullets to ricochet or leave the pistol range.

10) Remember SAFETY first, last and always.

WARRIOR MOUNTAIN RANGE REGULATIONS

DESCRIPTION OF SHOOTING RANGE

The Warrior Mountain shooting range presently contains four firing lines including (1) the 100-meter pistol and rifle firing line, (2) the 600-yard rifle firing line, (3) the 300-yard rifle firing line, and (4) the 200-yard rifle firing line. The 100-meter pistol and rifle firing line is located on the right of the range access road, just after turning off Cresap Mill Road. The 600-yard rifle firing line is also located in this area. The 300-yard firing line is located near to the center of the range. The covered shooting shed, with four shooting benches, sits on the 300-yard firing line. From the shooting shed on the 300-yard firing line, it is possible to shoot targets at ranges of 100, 200, and 300 yards. It is also possible to shoot clay birds with shotguns from the 300-yard firing line. The 200-yard rifle firing line is located 100 yards in front of the covered shooting shed. The smallbore silhouette range is located in front of the 200-yard firing line, on the righthand side of the range. A target pit with twelve manually operated military style target frames is located behind the 300-yard impact berm. A large parking area exists behind the covered shooting shed. Vehicle traffic is prohibited in front of the shooting shed by DNR regulation. Vehicle access to the 300-yard firing line is restricted by a locked wire rope.

Two target sheds are located on the shooting range, one behind the 200-yard impact berm and one just to the right of the 300-yard impact berm. The target shed behind the 200-yard impact berm contains target frames for general club membership use. The shed adjacent to the 300-yard impact berm contains targets for league use only.

The range log is located near to the center of the 300-yard covered firing line.

There is no telephone, electricity or potable water at this range.

The toilet facilities are primitive.

Future development includes a covered firing line on the 100-yard pistol and rifle range, and a 50-yard pistol range located in the wooded area south of the high-voltage power lines. The 100-yard rifle range will include arrangements for black powder shooting, highpower shooting, smallbore shooting, and silhouette shooting at ranges from 25 yards to 100 yards.

RANGE PROCEDURES AND SAFETY REGULATIONS

1) Hours of operation are 0800 (8AM) until dusk.

2) Target frames may be found in the shed located behind the 200-yard impact berm. Target bases are provided at the appropriate impact areas to hold these frames.

3) Targets must be placed on frames in front of the 60-degree impact berms.

4) Your bullets must impact in the silhouette berms, the 300-yard berm, the 200-yard berm or the 100-yard berm. If you are uncertain of these impact areas, consult with a knowledgeable member or club officer.

5) Do not shoot at any target on the range floor.

6) Do not shoot into the 45-degree bank on the lefthand side of the range or the 45-degree bank behind the 300-yard firing line.

7) The smallbore silhouette berms are for 22 rimfire shooting from the 200-yard firing line only. Pistol or centerfire shooting into the smallbore silhouette berms is not permitted.

8) Individual 600-yd shooting is possible provided all safety precautions are satisfied. These safety precautions include (1) blocking the range access road at the entrance to the range, (2) having an observer on the firing line to watch the range as you shoot, and (3) having some means of communication between the firing line and the target service crew when using downrange target service. If you are using downrange target service, (4) those individuals in the target service crew must be positioned behind the 200-yard impact berm or in the target pit behind the 300-yard impact berm.

9) Firing from the 600-yard line prohibits firing on the 100-yard range, on the 300-yard line, and on the 200-yard line.

10) Reactive hard targets are permitted provided they are positioned directly in front and near to the center of the impact berms. The position of a reactive target must be such that a missed shot will impact in the target berm.

11) Shotgun shooting at flying clay birds is permissible when throwing clay birds north from the 300-yard firing line.

12) Bottles, cans, or any other target that produces fragments or litter are not permitted on the range.

13) Remember SAFETY first, last and always.

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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