2025 High Power Match Bulletin – NRA Approved Matches

Dates of Matches: 

May 10, 2025              50/80/100 shot match

June 13, 2025             50/80/100 shot match

June 15, 2025               50 shot match

June 26, 2025              50-shot, 100-yard match

July 12, 2025  50/80/100 shot match

September 13, 2025              50/80/100 shot match

Sponsor:  Fort Wayne Rifle and Revolver Club

Location:  Fort Wayne Rifle and Revolver Club Range; 15715 Rupert Road; Harlan, IN.

                   For detailed instructions:  https://fwrrclub.org/index.php/how-to-find-us/

Competition Open To:  These matches are open to all competitors who may legally possess firearms. Membership in the NRA or Fort Wayne Rifle and Revolver Club is not required.  All competitors who do  have not previously done so must sign a Release of Liability at check-in.  Junior shooters must execute a Release of Liability with parent or guardian signature at registration

Entry Fee:      

Fort Wayne Rifle and Revolver Club members:   50/80 shot matches    $15.00

                                                                                    100 shot matches        $20.00

Affiliated Club members:                                           50/80 shot matches    $15.00

                                                                                     100 shot matches        $20.00

Non-members (FWRR or affiliated)                        50/80 shot matches    $20.00

                                                                                     100 shot matches        $25.00

Registration:  Pre-registration may be made by contacting the Match Director; FWRRHPDirector@aol.com.  Pre-registration requests for specific targets and relays will be honored inasmuch as possible. 

Day of match registration:  For afternoon matches, registration and setup opens at 3:45 PM. Registration closes at 4:15 PM.

For morning matches, registration and setup opens at 7:30 AM. Registration closes at 8:35 AM.

Firing:  First shot will go down range promptly at 4:30 PM for afternoon matches, 9:00 AM for morning matches.

Match Rules:  These matches will be shot in accordance with the NRA High Power Rifle Rules (Revised January 2024).  Coaching will be allowed for Juniors with classifications of Unclassified Master, Marksman or Sharpshooter (Rule 19.4.1).

This rulebook maybe found at:  https://competitions.nra.org/media/9388/2024-high_power_rifle_rules.pdf

Course of Fire:   These matches will be fired as an NRA Approved Tournament.  Competitors may choose to shoot a 50-shot National Match Course (Rule 7.14), an 80-shot Regional Match Course (Rule 7.15) or a 100-shot Regional Match Course (Rule 7.16).  The 600-yard stages of these matches will be shot at 300-yards on the MR-63 target.

Awards:   Awards will be made based on competitor NRA Classification and the number of competitors firing in each classification.  Classifications may be combined if fewer than three competitors in a category.

General Information:  All matches will be fired on Silver Mountain electronic targets; no pit duty but competitors will be expected to assist in setup and tear-down of targets.

Any safe ammunition my be used.  No tracers, incendiary of explosive ammunition may be used. “Green tip” ammunition is allowed.

Match grade ammunition is available to Junior shooters at reasonable cost (typically 35-cents per round, but subject to change).

No food is available at the range, no lunch breaks. 

Contact Information:  For additional information about the Fort Wayne Rifle and Revolver Club, visit our website at FWRRClub.org.

For match information, contact FWRRHPDirector@aol.com.

2025 Junior State Championship Match Bulletin

Fort Wayne Rifle and Revolver Club

2025 Junior State Championship Match Bulletin

Date of Match:                     June 14, 2025

Sponsor:  Fort Wayne Rifle and Revolver Club in association with the Indiana State Rifle and Pistol Association (ISRPA)

Location:  Fort Wayne Rifle and Revolver Club Range; 15715 Rupert Road; Harlan, IN.

                   For detailed instructions:  https://fwrrclub.org/index.php/how-to-find-us/

Competition Open To:  This match is open to all competitors who may legally possess firearms. Membership in the CMP or Fort Wayne Rifle and Revolver Club is not required.  All competitors must execute a 2025 CMP “Eligibility and Liability Agreement” at check-in.  Junior shooters will require a 2025 “Parental Consent Form” to compete.

Entry Fee:       No Entry Fee for Juniors

Registration:  Pre-registration may be made by contacting the Match Director at FWRRHPDirector@aol.com.  Pre-registration requests for specific targets and relays will be honored inasmuch as possible. 

Day of match registration and setup open at 7:30 AM. Registration closes at 8:35 AM.

Firing:  First shot will go down range promptly  at  9:00 AM.

Match Rules:  This match will be shot in accordance with the “28th Edition 2025 CMP Highpower Rifle Competition Rules”. 

Course of Fire:   This match will be fired as CMP Cup HP Rifle Standard Course Match (Rule 6.5).  This will be an 80-round match (Rule 6.5.3)

Awards:   Awards will be made based on competitor CMP Classification and the number of competitors firing in each classification.  Classifications may be combined if there are fewer than three competitors in a category.

General Information:  This match will be fired on Silver Mountain electronic targets; there is no pit duty but competitors are expected to assist in setup and tear-down of targets.

Match grade ammunition is available to Junior shooters at no cost.   Any safe ammunition may be used.  No tracers, incendiary of explosive ammunition may be used. “Green tip” ammunition is allowed.

Lunch will be available at the range; free to Juniors -$12.00 for others.

Contact Information:  For additional information about the Fort Wayne Rifle and Revolver Club, visit our website at FWRRClub.org.

For match information, contact FWRRHPDirector@aol.com.

February 2025 Fort Wayne Rifle and Revolver Club Newsletter

FWRR Club Meeting: The next meeting of the Fort Wayne Rifle and Revolver Club will be held on Monday, February 3, 2025.  Meeting Place: VFW Post 857, located at 2202 West Main Street in Fort Wayne.  Meeting Time: 7:30 p.m.  Meeting Agenda:  Standard format meeting.

Election Results: Election results are as follows,

President: Jim Sweeney

Vice President: Mark Walters

Secretary: Joseph Penepent

Treasurer: Martin Didion

Director:  Jay Wehrle

Program Manager: Mark Walters

Range Safety Officer: Larry Beardsley

Thanks go to out-going officers Ryan Brammer, Mike Miller, and Mike Toscos for their many years of service.  Thanks also go to the many members who took time from their busy holiday schedules to attend the meeting. Turnout was outstanding.

2025 Membership Renewal: 2025 Membership Renewal Forms were mailed in early December.  To date, more than 40 % of the membership have completed the renewal process.

When returning the form, please remember to include proof of current NRA membership.  Either a photocopy of the membership card or magazine label (or the label itself) are acceptable forms of proof.  If a photocopy of a membership card is submitted, it must display the expiration date.  Cards marked “Annual” and displaying no date are unacceptable.

Completed Membership Renewal Forms, proof of current NRA membership, and payments are due on January 1st each year. Dues must be received on or before March 1st to avoid late fees or termination of membership.

Dues received with postmark dates after March 1st, but on or before March 31st, are subject to a $25.00 late fee. Dues received with postmark dates after March 31st will be returned with a notice indicating that 1) the party’s membership has been terminated, and 2) future membership requires submission of a membership application and payment of new member fees (c.f., Bylaws Article IX, Section 2). 

Dues paid with an NSF check are subject to a $25.00 returned check fee.

If personal hardship prevents timely payment of dues, contact a Club Officer who may arrange either for dues to be waived or for payment to be deferred.

Individuals who were accepted as members after October 1, 2024 are not required to pay membership dues to the 2025 calendar year; nevertheless, they do need to return the renewal form with proof of current NRA membership.

Special Thank You: Sincere thanks go to the many members who have donated funds to the Club.  Your generous donations allow the Club to continue to provide dues-free membership to Senior members and to make facility improvements.

In years past, the Treasurer has placed a personal note of thanks on the back of donors’ membership cards.  Donations were so numerous this year, in consideration of the time involved, the practice was abandoned; nevertheless, please know that your donations are greatly appreciated.

Lock Combination Change Reminder: Retain your 2024 Membership Card until the lock combination change is made is made on Cleanup Day (mid to late April, 2025).

Maintenance Activities: Gate gate lock was replaced.

Reminder: Only Club members are permitted to attend Club meetings.

New Members: Please welcome new members Karl Klemm and Jeffery Shappel. These gentlemen were inducted as full members at the December, 2024 meeting.

Sad Newsletter: The Club has learned of the passing of Dean Didioin (membership 1998) and Michael Toscos (membership 2000). Both men were avid High Power Rifle shooters.  Dean served as Club Treasurer and Mike served as a Director and also as High Power Range Officer.

Discipline Reports:

ACPDL (Allen County Practical Defense League)

ACPDL matches are scheduled for February 1, 2025 and March 1, 2025.  Only ACPDL members are permitted to shoot.  The pre-match meeting begins at 9:00 a.m. and shooting commences at 9:30 a.m.  Observers and those persons interested in becoming ACPDL members are welcome. Matches are typically finished by 12:00 noon. 

USPSA (United States Practical Shooting Association)

The first USPSA  match of the season will be held on March 16, 2025

PCSL (Practical Competition Shooting League)

The first USPSL  match of the season will be held on March 9, 2025.  Match time is 10:00 a.m. Registration starts at 9:30 a.m.  New shooter orientation begins at 9:50 a.m.  Rifles in caliber .223 and pistols in calibers 9 mm, .40 and .45 are used in this competition. Rounds counts are 120/match for rifles and 60/match for pistols. Matches are typically finished by 2:00p.m. 

Cowboy Action

Cowboy Action matches will resume on April 26, 2025.

High-power (HP)

Winter Offhand Matches are shot on the second Saturday of the month, November through March.  Registration and setup begins at 8:00 a.m.  Match start time is 9:00 a.m. or whenever we get a full relay to start things off.

The Winter 40 Matches follow the Winter Offhand and the Class of 2025 Junior Classes are held after Winter Offhand.

THERE WILL NOT BE A JUNIOR CLASS OF 2025 SESSION IN FEBRUARY.

Electronic Target System Training Class: The Club has purchased a Silver Mountain Electronic Target System that will be made available to individual members for use at the range.  Users must be trained before access to the system is granted.  The next training session is scheduled for March 8, 2025 after the Winter Offhand Matches (approximately 11:30 a.m.).

Distinguished Shooter Listing: The Club would like to have a listing of members who have been awarded Distinguished Rifleman and Pistol Shot Badges.  If you are a Distinguished Shooter, or if you know a club member not now living who was Distinguished, please notify Larry Beardsley (fwrrhpdirector@aol.com).

For Sale:

Caliber .223, 77 gr. and 80 gr. Sierra MatchKing bullets. Boxes of 500, $160.00 each.

Jaggi Shooting Glasses Frame with extra nose piece, lenses, blinders and case: $125.00. Contact Marty Didion at martindidion4@gmail.com.

Members who wish to sell shooting-related items may send ad information to Marty Didion at martindidion4@gmail.com. Ads must be received three weeks before meetings in order to appear in the next newsletter

Distinguished Rifleman Recognition

The Distinguished Rifleman Badge

Being recognized as a Distinguished Rifleman is one of the highest achievements that a High Power shooter can achieve.

One of my long term projects is to recognize our Distinguished Riflemen with a plaque to display in the Clubhouse at the range. As part of that project, I have been scouring the list of 8600+ recipients of the Distinguished Badge for FWRR members.

So far, I have identified a number of FWRR recipients, but I am sure I have missed someone. My search has gone back to about 1970 – so there are probably pre-1970 recipients out there that I do not know of.

Here are the Distinguished Rifleman I have identified so far. If you know of anyone else, please let me know and I will update this list.

Distinguished Rifleman Badge Recipients – FWRR

Lynn Richter                 1978          No Badge Number Listed

Mike Goshert               1997          # 1267

Mark Strahan               1997          # 1286

Mark Walters               1998          # 1339

Carl Johnson               2013          # 2161

Brad Diehl                    2017          # 2372

Mike King                     2019          # 2444

Geoff Branson            2024          #2656