FWRR Club Meeting
The next meeting of the Fort Wayne Rifle and Revolver Club will be held on Monday, April 6, 2026.
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.
The club has failed to have a quorum for the past two meetings; therefore, please make special effort to attend the April meeting. Failure to have a quorum means that club business cannot be conducted.
2026 Membership Renewal
At the time of publication, more than 30 members have failed to complete the renewal process and are regarded as “not in good standing”. Completed Membership Renewal Forms, proofs of current NRA membership, and payments are due on January 1st each year. Dues must be received on or before March 1st to avoid a late fee or termination of membership. Dues received with postmark dates between March 1st and March 31st (inclusive) are subject to the late fee ($25.00). 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.
Dues payments and proof of NRA membership must accompany renewal forms. NRA membership proof must show the membership expiration date. Renewals received without the renewal fee and acceptable proof of NRA membership will be returned to the senders. Personal checks, money orders, and cashier checks are the only acceptable forms of payment.
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 at the October and December,2025 meetings are not required to pay membership dues tor the 2026 calendar year; nevertheless, they do need to return the renewal form with proof of current NRA membership.
Individuals who have been members for more than five years and meet age requirements qualify for either Senior or Life membership status. Members who were inducted prior to January 2024 are eligible for Life membership in the year following their 65th birthday; those inducted after January 2024 are eligible for life membership in the year following their 70th birthday. Members are eligible for Senior Membership in the year following their 62th birthday.
Special Thanks
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 Life members and to make facility improvements.
Dunham’s Discount Cards
Member Darrell Fish acquired a number of Dunham’s Discount Cards for distribution to the membership. The cards provide a 10 % discount on various items, not including firearms or ammunition. These cards have been included along with 2026 membership cards that were mailed after early January. For those who were not mailed a discount card, a supply of cards will be available at the April meeting.
Clean-up Day
The date for Cleanup Day is April 4th, 2026. Please join fellow members for work, lunch, and camaraderie. Work will include target frame repairs, work on target carriers, road grading, sweeping and mopping floors, and washing windows.
Lock Combination Change Reminder
Retain your 2025 Membership Card until the lock combination change is made is made on Cleanup Day.
Mowing Schedule
The 2026 Mowing Schedule will be posted on the Club’s website https://fwrrclub.org in the near future
Driving Off Road
It is not permissible to drive off road between the ditch and the 100-yard firing mound on the 300-yard range. Soil conditions permitting, it is acceptable to drive on the grass downrange (west) of the 100-yard firing mound on the 300-yard range to access the 200-yard target frames. Do not drive across the 100-yard firing mound. Some members have been ignoring this restriction. Members observed doing so are subject to disciplinary action.
Discipline Reports
ACPDL (Allen County Practical Defense League)
ACPDL matches are scheduled for 3/28/26 and 5/2/26. 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.
PCSL (Practical Competition Shooting League)
PCSL matches are scheduled for 4/12/26 and 5/10/26. 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. Matches are typically finished by 2:00p.m.
Cowboy Action
Cowboy Action matches are scheduled for 4/25/26 and /5/3/26. Registration opens at 8:30 a.m. for regular matches and at 9:00 a.m. for voluntary side matches. Regular match start time is 10:00 a.m. The matches begin with a mandatory shooter’s meeting. The ammunition requirements for the regular match are 60 rounds for pistols, 60 rounds rifles, and 30 rounds for shotguns. Only lead bullets and shot are permitted. Shot may be no larger than #4 (shot sizes 4 – 9).
High-power (HP)
HP 50/80/100-round matches will be held on 4/11/26 and 5/9/26. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. Firing commences at 9:00 a.m.
A clinic that is intended to introduce new shooters to HP competition will be held on 4/18/26 at 8:00 a.m. in the Club House. Pre-registration is required. Contact Larry Beardsley at fwrrhpdirector@aol.com. The clinic will include classroom instruction and live-fire training. The 25/50/100-yard firing line will be closed during classroom instruction and the rifle range will be closed during live-fire training. Approximately 40 rounds will be fired. Ammunition for junior shooters is free of charge.
Practice matches will be held on the following April and May, 2026 dates: 5/7, 5/13, 5/14, 5/27, and 5/28. Matches on 5/13/26 and 5/27/26 are Junior Practice Matches. The rifle range will be closed to informal practice at 3:00 p.m. on practice days to facilitate setup. Match time is 4:30 p.m.
A 300-yard prone match will be held on 5/30/26. This match is the first match to be fired in the Club Championship Series. The rounds count is 60 plus sighters. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m., with firing commencing at 9:00 a.m.
Sporter/Varmint Rifle Benchrest
A new discipline was added this year: Sporter/Varmint Rifle Benchrest. The inaugural match will be held on 5/16/26 at 9:30 a.m. Registration is at 8:45. Matches will be fired at distances of 100 yards and 200 yards. 10 rounds will be fired at each distance in a time limit of 15 minutes with unlimited sighting shots. 100- and 200-yard benchrest targets will be used in the competition.
For Sale
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.
Lyman Brown Bess Musket. Manufactured by Miroku of Japan, this replica is highly regarded for its quality, authenticity and reliability. Excellent condition. $600.00. Contact Bruce Bickley at (260) 414-0574.
Gingher-built 308 National Match Conditioned M1. $1,600.00. Contact Scott Caudill at (260) 438-7694
Junior Garage Sale Items (Shook Estate Donation)
Lee 3-die set, (sans #4 shell holder), .300 Blackout. $15.00
Lee RGB, 2-die set, 308 Win. $15.00
Lee 3-die set, 7.62 X39 Russian. $15.00
RCBS seating die, 223 Rem. $15.00
RCBS 2-die, small base set, 308 Win. $15.00
RCBS 2-die, small base set, 223 Rem. $15.00
Redding Master Hunter, 2-die set, (micrometer seating die), 300 Win Mag. $60.00
Contact Larry Beardsley at (260) 403-0936 or FWRRHPDirector@aol.com for the Garage Sale Items
Firearms from the Shook Estate
Mossberg 590 Tactical Shotgun. $350.00.
Post-64, Winchester Model 70, 223 Rem. Synthetic stock with adjustable rail and hand stop; 26”, 1-9” twist rate, stainless-steel barrel; Palma rear sight and Thompkins spirit-level globe front sight; Timney trigger; sight blocks; stripper clip accessory. $1050.00.
SigSauer SG516 in 300 Blackout. on an E.A. Co. J-15 lower receiver [with KR.SPR.LA marking and low, pre-ban, serial number (8xxx)] and laser sight. $1050.00.
Ruger 10/22. Hammer-forged, heavy barrel, laminated target stock, and 4×32 scope. $575.00.
Reasonable offers on the items from the Shook estate will be considered. (Contact Marty Didion at martindidion4@gmail.com.)
Jaggi Shooting Glasses Frame with extra nose piece, lenses, blinders and case: $125.00. Contact Marty Didion at martindidion4@gmail.com.