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Southwest
Gun Club, Inc.
PO
Box 1061
McComb,
MS 39649
601-249-3315
cell
601-341-8797
NRA
Club # C1149
DCM Club # Y35005
Member
USA Shooting and 4H Shooting Sports
saman1
at telapak.net
January 2009
NEWSLETTER
2009
IMPORTANT
NOTICE TO ALL MEMBERS:
At
our range meeting in July, the club voted to add a $30.00 assessment to all
members that fail to attend a work party for range improvement and repair or
served at club training functions. We
did not call any special work day in 2008. We will do so in 2009. There will be
no work day assessment for 2008. There were many of our members that helped the
club in 2008. The Officers are appreciative of your assistance.
VANDALISM:
We
are going to replace the 2x8x10” cross member target carrier system at the
McComb Range. It has been shot to
pieces. Some members have been stapling targets to it and sitting cans and other
objects on top of it. There has also been damage to the turning pistol targets.
If you are caught placing targets on the cross beams or the railroad ties in
front of the turning target mechanism, you are in violation of club rules. You
will lose your membership in the club, if you cause damage to any of our
equipment.
CLUB
DUES:
Quarterly
payments for conditional life members are due on Jan 1st, April 1st, July 1st
and October 1st. If there are any questions call me at 601-249-3315.
The quarterly dues are $30.00.
ANNUAL
DUES AND ANNUAL MEETING:
Associate
members owe Annual dues on January 1st.
The gate combination will be changed after the Annual Meeting. The annual
meeting will be at Mr. Whisker’s Restaurant in McComb on January 24, 2008 at
6:30PM.
The Club’s Annual Dues are $50.00 per year. Dues
for Spousal Members are $10.00. Junior dues are $10.00.
CLUB
NEWS:
CLUBHOUSE
– AIR RIFLE RANGE AND USE OF CLUB EQUIPMENT:
We
have central air conditioning and heat in our range building. There are officers
AT THE RANGE on Monday and Tuesday evenings. Any club range equipment may be
used by members, on these evenings. Call first to be sure we will be there.
SEMI-ANNUAL
CLUB MEETING:
We
will call a meeting at the clubhouse in July. We will let everyone know when it
will be held.
NRA
MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED FOR SGC MEMBERS:
We
passed a rule in the club, in 1988, that we would require NRA Membership for all
Southwest Gun Club Members. We will
require a current NRA membership card or payment before we accept dues this year
or issue cards to life members. Our
club is now a NRA Membership Recruiter. I can take the money for NRA memberships and cash back on
each new membership or renewal will reward the club. The club has been awarded the Gold Club Award and 100%
membership is required. The Range
Grant relies on the club being 100% NRA Members.
There is a Membership without magazine that is $10.00 per year.
Many of our new members have chosen this membership.
AMMUNITION
AVAILABLE FOR SALE TO CLUB MEMBERS:
.22
Long Rifle Remington Target 100 rounds $4.00
.22
Long Rifle Eley Sport 500 round brick $30.00
.22
Long Rifle by Centurion VG ammo for semi-auto firearms $17.00 per brick
Highpower
Ammunition
.223
Prvi Partisan 75 gr Match $.40 per round at club events only. The club keeps the
brass.
.30-06
M2 Ball $.20 per round at club events only. The club keeps the brass.
The
exact number of rounds will be issued on the line for the Highpower Rifle event
being held, the day the ammunition
is issued.
MISSISSIPPI
STATE FIREARM OWNERS ASSOCIATION:
I
am President of the Mississippi Firearm Owners Association.
We are conducting our Annual Meeting on Saturday, February 21, 2009 AT
2PM. It will be at the Bass Pro Shop in Pearl, MS. I would appreciate your
attending the meeting and your support in continuing on as President of the
MSFOA. There is a Gunshow that weekend at the Trademart, so we can make a full
day of it.
MS SENIOR GAMES .22RF RIFLE AND PISTOL CHAMPIONSHIP
When:
May 9th, 2009 at 9:00AM (signup starts at 8:30AM)
Where:
Southwest Gun Club Range
Eligibility:
Any US Citizen 50 years old or older is eligible. Age categories are 50-54,
55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79 and 80 and over. Three medals will be provided
for each age category as prizes. Medals will be awarded to Mississippi and out
of State shooters. Men & Women will have their own award categories. You
must be pre-registered and send check or MO with registration. There will be a
maximum of 30 shooters. Payment to be made out to the Southwest Gun Club. Those
not pre-registered will be able to participate depending on range availability.
The rifle match is a CMP registered match. Any shooter of any age may
fire in the match as long as there is range availability.
Categories:
In the rifle event, optical and open iron sights. Peep sights shoot in the
optical class. Telescopes may not exceed 6 power. If a variable power telescope
is used, it may be set on 6 power.
Fees:
$25.00 per shooter. $20.00 of this goes to the Senior Games Committee and $5.00
goes to Southwest Gun Club. Anyone
registering for any of the Senior Games may participate in all Senior Games
activities. Shooters under 50 years old will pay a $10.00 entry fee. This is a
good match to prepare 4H .22rf rifle shooters for the National Matches in
Nebraska.
EQUIPMENT:
Rifles:
.22 Long Rifle caliber rifles that weigh 7.5 pounds or less with sights
installed. NO thumbhole or adjustable stocks are allowed. Trigger pull must
weigh 3 pounds. No Shooting Jackets or Gloves may be used. A work glove and an
extra shirt may be used but no padded shooting gloves or jackets will be
allowed.
Handguns:
Any handgun legal to be used in NRA Outdoor Pistol may be used. Optical
sights may be used in the Camp Perry Course. Two-handed hold may be used in the
Camp Perry Course.
Air
pistols must be .177 and have a velocity of 600 fps or less. We have several air
pistols available to loan competitors.
Ammunition:
Any .22 Long Rifle ammunition for rifle competition or .22 Short or .22 Long
Rifle ammunition may be used in the handgun competition. No tracer ammunition
will be allowed. Bring 200 rounds of ammunition for the match.
Pellets
will be available at the range.
Targets:
.22rf
Sporter Rifle Match B19 International pistol target.
.22rf
NRA Camp Perry Course B8 targets
.177
International Pistol B40/4 target
Rules:
Rules
for the rifle match will be CMP Sporter Rifle rules
Rules
for Pistol Matches will be NRA Rules, Conventional and International Pistol
Courses
of fire:
CMP
Sporter Rifle:
50
yards
Unlimited
sighters in 10 minutes any position. Artificial rest may be used.
5
shots prone slow fire in 5 minutes
5
shots prone rapid fire in 30 seconds for bolt rifles and 25 seconds for
semi-auto for 5 shots
5
shots sitting or kneeling slow fire in 5 minutes
5
shots sitting or kneeling rapid fire in 30 seconds for bolt rifles and 25
seconds for semi-auto for 5 shots
25
yards
5
shots standing slow fire in 5 minutes
5
shots standing rapid fire in 30 seconds for bolt rifles and 25 seconds for
semi-auto for 5 shots
NRA
Camp Perry Match Course for Pistol (all shooting done at 25 yards):
10
minutes sight in period
10
shots slow fire in 5 minutes on B8 target
2
strings of 5 shots timed fire in 20 seconds each on B8 target
2
strings of 5 shots rapid fire in 10 seconds each on B8 target
International
Air Pistol(10 Meters):
10
minute sight in period
2
four bull targets in a time limit of 20 minutes per B40/4 target
NRA
WOMEN ON TARGET:
We
will conduct this program again on Saturday April 4th, 2009. We
encourage those that attended in the past to come back and shoot with us again.
Pre-registration is encouraged. Those that pre-register will be sure to have a
spot on the relays. Lunch will be provided. The fee this year will be $20.00. We
will instruct the participants in .22rf rifle, .22rf pistol and shotgun
shooting.
HIGH
POWER RIFLE NEWS:
In
our Highpower League Rifle Matches, we have an optical sight category. Shooters
using optical sights will not have their scores used by the NRA for
classification purposes. There is a move in the NRA to have an optical sight
category added to the NRA Highpower Rifle Program.
NRA “F” CLASS
HIGHPOWER RIFLE MATCHES
600 Yard F-Class Rifle League
Dates:
1/24/09,
2/28/09, 3/28/09,
4/25/09, 5/23/09 and
6/27/09
When:
Signup
starts at 8:30 AM, shooting starts at 9:00 AM
Location:
Burn’s
Range, Bogue Chitto, Ms
Maps
located on this site click here.
All
shooting is done from prone position. Firearms can be bolt-action, single shot,
lever action, or semi-auto. It needs to have the ability to shoot out to 600
yards. Normally, heavy barreled varmint/tactical rifles are commonly used.
Things to bring to the match: spotting scope or binoculars
for
scoring, pen or pencil, Ice chest with cold drinks, & approximately at least
50 rounds of ammunition. Trophies will be awarded in each class.
CLASSES:
F-CLASS
OPEN (F-O): Maximum weight including attachments 22 lbs, bipod or
rest may be used along with rear bag (not inc. in wt), telescope of any power,
.35 caliber maximum.
F-CLASS
TARGET RIFLE (F-TR): Maximum weight including attachments 18.18 lbs, bipod
only along with rear bag (rear bag not inc. in wt), telescope of any power,
unmodified .223 REM & .308 WIN calibers only.
SPORTER
RIFLE: 9.5 pounds with magazine and sights, telescope of 10 power or less, bipod
or rest may be used, .35 caliber maximum.
Empty
chamber indicators required all classes
(For
complete rules go to http://www.nrahq.org/compete/RuleBooks/HPR/hpr-w22.pdf
or
send e-mail to lackeywl@netdoor.com
and I will send you a pdf file.)
Course
of Fire:
600
yards: Unlimited sighters in 5 minutes time limit on MR-1FC target
1.
20 shots 20 minutes on MR-1FC Target 600 yards for record
600
yards: Unlimited sighters in 5 minutes time limit on MR-1FC target
2.
20 shots 20 minutes on MR-1FC Target 600 yards for record
3.
Aggregate is score of match 1 & 2
Fees:
$13.00 for Adults, $7.00 for Juniors
Information
Contact: Bill Lackey phone: 601-857-5364 e-mail: lackeywl@netdoor.com
To
find the Southwest Gun Club’s Burns Range at Bogue Chitto, MS., Exit I-55 at
Bogue Chitto (Exit 30), drive East through town, cross over the railroad tracks
and continue to the first crossroad (Pricedale Road), turn left and go 100 yards
to Hunter Road, turn right and drive approximately 2.2 miles, look for orange
F-CLASS sign at turn.
Maps located on this site click here.
USE OF CLUB OWNED
RIFLES AND SHOOTING EQUIPMENT:
We
have the following equipment available for club member’s use
Ruger
10/22 rifles with 2.5x10 Tasco telescopes
Ruger
Mark III 5.5” target pistols
M1
Garand Rifles
AR15
NM A2 rifles
Mossberg
44 and 144 .22rf rifles
We
will make these rifles and pistols available for club member’s use at club
events. There will be no loaning the rifles by hand receipts. The shooter will
have to notify the club official operating the tournament, anytime they want to
borrow a rifle or pistol. No ammunition will be fired in club rifles
or pistols that is not issued or approved by the club.
PRECISION
COMBAT RIFLE MATCH:
We
will conduct a Precision Combat Match on Saturday, January 17, 2009. This is an
Army training match, designed for “ASSAULT RIFLES”. Any military semi-auto
or bolt action capable of rapid firing 10 shots may be used. The firing is done
at 100-200-300 and 400 yards. It is a lot of fun and I would like to see some of
the members take advantage of this match. At this match we will also fire the
300 yard stage of the Rattle Battle.
Due
to the club having to purchase future stocks of .30 M2 Ball ammo, we will have
to charge $.20 per round for .30 M2 Ball ammo. Junior club members will not have
to pay for ammunition. All empty brass will be the property of the club.
Shooters
will be responsible for their own target service in the pits.
CMP
JOHN C. GARAND AND VINTAGE MILITARY BOLT RIFLE MATCHES:
April
11th and June 13th, 2009
These
matches will be a Standard CMP Garand & Vintage Bolt Action Military Rifle
Course A. The matches will be fired at 200 yards in Bogue Chitto on the NRA SR
target. The April 11th match will be a postal match with the
Wellington Service Rifle Association from New Zealand and the makeup day for the
2008 MS State Garand and Vintage Bolt Action Military Rifle Championship.
COURSE OF FIRE FOR
EACH RIFLE
5
shots sighters slowfire any position single loaded
1.
1. 10 shots slowfire prone single loaded 10 minutes time limit
2.
10 shots PRONE from standing assuming prone 70 seconds time limit for Garand 80
seconds for Bolt Action
3.
10 shots standing 10 minutes time limit single loaded
4.
Aggregate of 1, 2, 3
RIFLES:
Garand
Match: All rifles will be as issued, service grade, M1 Garand, US 1917, US 1903,
US Krag or M1 Carbine rifles. No alterations such as sights, stocks, glass
bedding or heavy barrels will be allowed. Anyone shooting the match with an
altered firearm will be disqualified. Their score will not be included in the
CMP. No 7.62 NATO M1 rifles will be allowed for record.
Vintage
Match: Any SERVICE grade bolt action military rifle as issued.
AMMO:
CMP
issued ammunition must be used in this match, for .30-06 rifles. Shooters using
.30-40 Krag and .30 M1 Carbine ammunition , must furnish their own ammunition,
The cost of .30 M2 ammunition will be $.20 per round. Junior shooters will not
pay for ammunition. The club will keep the brass. Those firing rifles other than
.30-06 may bring any safe ammunition for the match as long as it is not match
grade.
FEES:
The
match fee will be $10.00 for Adults and $7.00 for juniors without the cost of
ammunition. For additional info call: 601-249-3315.
Competitors
over 60 years old and those not physically able to assume the prone or sitting
position from standing in the rapid fire event, may start the stage in position.
The rifle must be off the shoulder before the command to commence fire and must
not fire the first shot in the relay.
CMP
GARAND CLINIC AT McOMB RANGE:
May
30th, 2009
This
event is scheduled for this date. Cost
of the clinic will be $40.00. For
more information call the contact number for the Secretary. We will furnish the
use of an M1 rifle, 55 rounds of ammunition, instruction and coaching.
4H,
CMP, NRA AND USA JUNIOR SHOOTING NEWS:
We
are using our building for 4H Practices and other Junior Activities. We will
conduct 4H practices as noted on the schedule. Any club member that wishes to help the Junior shooting
program is more than welcome to attend these practices. Helping with Junior
Programs will count as a work-day. We are not going to shoot shotgun as a
regular event at our 4H practices. The cost of the shells and the clay targets
amounts to $.27 for each shot fired. The use of air rifle and pistol as well as
.22rf rifle and pistol is much more economical than shotgun shooting.
Our
Junior shooters signed up in the club are eligible to participate in 4H Shooting
Sports as long as they join 4H. There
is no fee for joining 4H.
In
2008, we have received a NRA Foundation Grant for $2250.00. This money will buy
five Ruger 10/22 .22 rf Rifles and various accessories.
We
are conducting a NRA Junior Rifle and Pistol Camp on June 7-12, 2009. For more
details contact the Secretary.
We
are selling the Remington 513T rifle we have in stock for $400 each. The money
generated will be used to buy better .22rf Target rifles and other equipment.
Call the Secretary for details.
Our
monthly NRA-USAS matches at the indoor range in McComb are open to all Junior
shooters. Matches marked Open are open to all shooters, including Adults. For
more info call 504-343-7597.
NRA
YOUTH HUNTER EDUCATION CHALLENGE:
We
are conducting this match at the McComb Range facility on Saturday May 23, 2009.
It will consist of .22rf rifle, shotgun, muzzle loading rifle, archery and a
test on Hunter Safety. For more information, email or call me at the numbers in
the letterhead.
ACTION
PISTOL NEWS:
We
have not named a match director for this program. We have two of the motors
working on the mover and Dusty Rhoads has donated two more motors to the club to
fix the mover. We will discuss the future of this program at the Club’s Annual
Meeting. Without a Match Director, we will not have a program.
NRA
INTERNATIONAL AIR PISTOL LEAGUE:
We
will be conducting these events each Monday (except as noted), starting on
January 5th, 2009. We will have relays at 3:00PM and 5:00PM. The fee
will be $5.00 per night. This will include the use of a Baikal IZH-46M pistol,
pellets and targets. Adult Men will shoot 60 shots each night and Junior and
Women shooters will shoot 40 shots but they can shoot 60 shots if they desire to
do so. For more information call the Secretary. If you really want to learn to
shoot a pistol with one hand, this is the way to do it. It is the most
challenging pistol sport I have ever participated in.
NRA
MID-RANGE POSITION BP TARGET RIFLE:
This
event is quite a challenge. Our
club is conducting 7 tournaments this year.
The rifle has to be a single shot rifle with exterior hammer.
It must be loaded with lead bullets and Black Powder.
The cartridges may use a duplex smokeless load if desired.
The sights have to be the vernier tang type with no micrometer clicks in
the sight adjustments. Call
the contact number for more information.
TRAP
SHOOT AND AIR RIFLE AND .22 RF PISTOL PRACTICE:
This
event will be in McComb on January 24th, 2009. We will shoot trap on
the new ¾ cock Do-all traps. It will depend on the shooter, how may 25 shot
rounds he wants to shoot. The fee will be $4.00 per round of 25 shots. The
course of fire will be 13 singles and 6 pairs of doubles. We will also open the
air rifle range and make our air rifles and pistols available. If the weather is
bad, we will shoot indoors with our air rifles and pistols. Members wanting to
shoot the air rifle and pistol will have a $5.00 fee. This will cover targets
and pellets. The fee for the .22 RF Pistol Practice will be $5.00. The Annual
Meeting will be the same evening as this event at Mr. Whiskers.
NRA
PERSONAL PROTECTION IN THE HOME:
March
27TH & 28TH, 2009
This
class is very informative and helpful for people interested in protecting their
home. It not only teaches basic firearms safety and marksmanship but it
instructs the students the way to make their homes safer from home invasion. In
States where a firearms proficiency class is needed for issuance of a Concealed
Carry Permit, this course will meet these requirements. We will conduct our
classroom session in the SGC Clubhouse in McComb. The fee for this class is
$45.00, an increase due to the increase in cost of ammunition.
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