2-Gun Rifle-Pistol Toys-4-Tots Match and Free Clinic

This is a charity match for Toy-4-Tots and is a modified version of a combat excellence in arms match, and is especially suited to new shooters using rack grade rifles and ball (mil surplus) ammunition.  Semi-automatic rifles and pistols are preferred.  Optical sights, iron sights, match rifles, or any safe rifle are allowed.  It is not necessary to participate in the pistol phase if one chooses not to.  With prior request, every effort will be made to provide arms and ammunition to those in need.

CLINIC:  Optional clinic is open to all, participation in the match is not required to attend the clinic.

WHEN:  Sunday December 15, 2019 0800hrs
LOCATION:  Colorado Rifle Club, Byers, CO on the 1000 yd range.  See www.cric.org for directions to the range.

ENTRIES:  Entries are limited based on range capacity.  Please pre-register at https://practiscore.com/clubs/crc_2_gun

FEE:  Match fee bring a toy to donate to Toys-4-Tots

START:  0800-0900hrs free clinic at 1000 yd line, will cover safety, scoring, pit procedures, range procedures, marksmanship fundamentals, and shooting positions. All are welcome to attend the clinic.

MATCH LIVE FIRE:  Runs approximate 0930-1230hrs.

RAIN OR SHINE:  Match will take place regardless of weather, if roads are passable.  Check www.crci.org for updates.

AMMUNITION: No tracer or incendiary ammunition.  Rifle ammo at least 65 rds (60 for match).  Pistol ammo 20 rds.  Ammunition must safely match the user’s firearms.

SIGHTERS:  Each relay will have a 5 minute unlimited sighter period at the 600yd line before the start of record fire.  Coaching will be allowed and standard “come downs” for 500-300-200yd will be given if the shooter lacks ballistic data.

EQUIPMENT (Minimal):  Hearing and eye protection are required.  Mats or ground cloths are allowed at the 600yd line.  MTU jackets or web gear is permitted, but not required.  No heavy competition coats, shooting carts, shooting stools, tripods, spotting scopes, or other specialized competition shooting gear allowed.  Use of bi-pods or backpacks for support while shooting prone stages is allowed.  All other stages only sling support is allowed.

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT:  Small pack, binoculars, eye/ear protection, ammunition, 2-4 rifle magazines. 2-4 pistol magazines, magazine carrier, pistol belt, holster, ballistic data card (DOPE), food, water, sunscreen, pen/pencil and notebook.  Shooters will be moving with rifle, pistol, and all gear from 600yd, 500yd, 300yd, 200yd, and into the target pits.  Shooters are highly encouraged to have all gear on your person and organized so that they can move, and shoot without delay.

PARKING: During match vehicles may be parked near pits or behind the 600 yd line.  Vehicles will not be moved between yard lines during live fire.  Shooters will advance downrange on foot between stages.

Annual Toys For Tots Match (rifle & pistol) is Sun Dec 15.  The entry fee is 1 NIB toy.  However, the USMC warehouse needs toys before Dec 15 so they can process them.  So, if you're attending, please drop your gift at your local box this week.  Many businesses provide drop off places. You can locate them on the internet.  Or, make a comparable donation to something like The Salvation Army or similar,reputable charity.

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I am watching the weather for this weekend and right now they have some snow forecasted.

I will make the GO/NOGO call by 1700hrs Sat 12/14.  We should have a more accurate forecast and a range condition report by then.  If it is not a Mud Pit or Blizzard we will make a go of it.

If we cancel I will post here as well as sending notice out to everyone registered via practiscore

Thanks

GAME ON!!!!!   Its going to be cold so wear your long sciveys..

While it was far from "Record" turn-out we had some brave souls come out and play in the cold :-) ..  Scores are here

https://practiscore.com/results/html/05e334b5-fe43-4b2e-9f5d-10f14698e59b

I wanted to come out and watch but couldn’t make it happen, maybe next time.

We should have one in the spring, keep an eye out here and on the Practiscore site.   I will post the dates once we have them on the match calendar.  Hope you can make it out..