I had a question about the various matches we shoot over the summer and I realized that I had not provided a lot of information about just what we do in any particular Match.  Here is a summary of our Matches and how we conduct them:

NRA/CMP Match:  This is a Match that will be conducted is such a way that the scores may be submitted to either the CMP or NRA for shooter classification purposes.  CMP Matches will be conducted as CMP Cup Matches (80-rounds, rapid fire strings start from position, sighters allowed).  NRA Matches will be conducted either as a 50-round National Match Course or an 80-Round Regional Match course (50 or 80-rounds, rapid fire strings start from position, sighters allowed).

50/80 Match:  As described above, an NRA Match may be shot as either a 50-round National Match or 80-round Regional Match course of fire.  The 50-round option is offered for shooters who do not have the stamina for a full 80-round match.

Mike Gingher Memorial M1A Match:  This match is similar in format to the Springfield M1A Match shot at the National Matches.  It is a 50-round match fired from 300-yards in Offhand, Sitting Rapid, Prone Rapid and Prone positions.  It is fired in two categories, M1A and Other rifles.

CMP Games:  This match is fired in a CMP John C. Garand Match format; 30-rounds fired at 200 yards on Slow Fire Prone, Rapid Fire Prone and Offhand positions.  There are entry categories for just about any rifle; M1 Garand, 1903/A3 Springfield, Vintage Military, M1 Carbine, Modern Military with Service Rifle and Unlimited categories in some classes.

Leonard Johnson Memorial Match; “The Toughest Two-man Team Match in the Country”:  This match is fired on the SR-42 target, a reduction of the SR-3 target designed to simulate the 300 yard stage of the National Match Course at 200 yard distance.  Each shooter in the team first fires 20-shots from 200-yards – using a .22-caliber rim fire rifle.  The team then moves back to 300-yards and fires 20-shots each at the same target face using a center fire rifle.

Mid-Range Tournaments:  These consist of three 20-round matches fired from 300-yards on MR-63 targets.  At least one of the three matches must be fired with iron sights for a competitor to be considered to be in competition.  Out of competition competitors may use optics in all three matches.

Hoosier Home Range Hundred Match:  In 2020 this match was started to add a State wide competition that could be shot at local Club ranges during the COVID epidemic.  It is an 80-round Regional Match Course fired at 100-yards on reduced range targets.  Every Club has a 100-yard range, so this made it a match that every club could facilitate.  It will be repeated in 2021.  Any club can conduct up to three Hoosier Home Range Hundred Matches.  Individual, Club and Team awards are given at the State level.

100-Yard Reduced Range Match:  This is an 80-round NRA Regional Match fired on reduced targets fired at 100-yards.

Match Fees:  $20.00 for FWRR Members and members of affiliated clubs, $25.00 for non-members.  Pre-registration is encouraged.

Targets:  All Matches except the Leonard Johnson Match will be shot on Silver Mountain electronic targets.  No pit duty for e-target matches.

Re-entry:  If range capacity allows, shooters are allowed to shoot re-entry matches in any given event.