US Service Rifle Small Arms Firing Schools - April 2006

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Posted: 2/17/2006 4:22:15 AM EDT

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Posted: 2/19/2006 8:28:37 AM EDT

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Posted: 2/19/2006 4:18:03 PM EDT

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I will be doing the Peconic River one when I get back from Tiger Valley. You going to go to that one Wave?

Posted: 2/26/2006 5:58:16 PM EDT

[#3]

I highly recommend a SAFS for anyone interested in highpower matches or otherwise learning the fundamentals of marksmanship. The fist day is dryfire and book learning. The second day you are coached by an expert shooter in a simulated match.

I'll likely be attending the one at camp Smith again, either for more practice with the AR or to try a Garand. Anyone else going?

Posted: 2/26/2006 6:02:25 PM EDT

[#4]

Already signed up for Peconic.

Posted: 3/1/2006 6:40:31 AM EDT

[#5]

If you plan on going to Peconic...
I would recommend you sign up early.
They usually sell out.
Chris

Posted: 3/3/2006 10:08:59 AM EDT

[#6]

The application states you have to shoot with a service AR15. I have a 16" stainless steel barrel AR with an A.R.M.S. BUIS on top. Is this acceptable for the class?

Riggo

Posted: 3/4/2006 4:19:16 AM EDT

[#7]

Don't think that would be acceptable seeing as you can't adjust the rear sight on that.
If you let them know ahead of time they will have AR15s' to borrow, or you can shoot with
a loaner M1 Garand if you prefer. CHECK THAT, Garands only at Camp Smith, not PRSC.
Lloyd

Posted: 3/4/2006 4:53:33 AM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:
The application states you have to shoot with a service AR15. I have a 16" stainless steel barrel AR with an A.R.M.S. BUIS on top. Is this acceptable for the class?

Riggo

I believe they want 20" barrels with carry handles, best call to confirm.

Posted: 3/4/2006 6:59:13 AM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:
If you plan on going to Peconic...
I would recommend you sign up early.
They usually sell out.
Chris

Yup, waaaay early.

Posted: 3/4/2006 8:54:41 AM EDT

[#10]

Riggo if you want they can lend you a rifle for the S.A.F.S at Peconic or Camp Smith Bruce Kraft

Posted: 3/5/2006 3:14:20 PM EDT

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Tag

Posted: 3/6/2006 9:21:05 AM EDT

[#12]

Thanks guys, I will contact them today.
Riggo

Posted: 3/6/2006 10:07:59 AM EDT

[#13]

Instead of an M1-M1A(M14) can you use a AR10 instead.

Posted: 3/6/2006 10:29:31 AM EDT

[#14]

No. It is limited to US Service Rifle.

Posted: 3/6/2006 1:24:26 PM EDT

[#15]

Marc,
You can't use your ar10 for SAFS...
However if you do participate in SAFS, you can compete in a match that they run every once in a while, which would permit the use of military rifles other than us service...I forgot what those matches are specifically called...but keep in mind the goal would still be to do a regular match course of fire... prone...rapid prone...rapid sitting...offhand.
chris

Posted: 3/6/2006 6:31:36 PM EDT

[#16]

He is correct, you can use your AR10 in a regular highpower match (there is one just about every weekend starting next week). You would enter into the "match rifle" class as opposed to the "service rifle" class.

the SAFS is strictly for Service Rifle.

Posted: 3/6/2006 7:26:21 PM EDT

[#17]

Thank You...Sending in my application tomorrow for Peconic

Posted: 3/7/2006 5:50:34 AM EDT

[#18]

Wave:

Sent you an IM - did you get it??

Posted: 3/7/2006 5:59:41 AM EDT

[#19]

Quoted:
Wave:

Sent you an IM - did you get it??

No, I did not.

Posted: 3/7/2006 10:58:22 AM EDT

[#20]

can non-NY residents enroll in this program?

Posted: 3/7/2006 11:20:01 AM EDT

[#21]

Sure! All are welcome.

Posted: 3/7/2006 3:11:03 PM EDT

[#22]

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can non-NY residents enroll in this program?

Absolutely, the NY SAFS is one of very few programs of it's kind given anywhere in the USA.
I know that at the Nationals at Camp Perry they have a SAFS supported by the USMC but I
can't think of any other intensive two day program like ours. At least not in the northeast.
Fla. may have one at there big winter match, the name of which escapes me just now.
Plus you can stay on the base at Camp Smith for just $25 per night if you get reservations
early enough [NOW! hint, hint]. Call (914) 788-7395 for billeting in the B.O.Q.
Lloyd

Posted: 3/7/2006 10:22:47 PM EDT

[#23]

I've been calling for a couple days now about the Camp Smith event to no avail. Anyone know if they're taking phone calls?

Are there still slots open?

Posted: 3/8/2006 10:29:19 AM EDT

[#24]

I called on Monday just after 9am, twice, and they picked-up both times.

Edit:
For info on staying on base at the BOQ., you have to call them, (914) 788-7395,
but they don't really know about the program. For that you should e-mail Ira [email protected],
or just post here.
Lloyd

Posted: 3/8/2006 7:37:13 PM EDT

[#25]

I'm in at Piconic got the confirm e-mail today

Posted: 3/9/2006 6:32:11 AM EDT

[#26]

There is nothing wrong an AR 10 . We feel its better if you learn with the AR 15 at first because its easyer on the coaches an you if you do . its better to start out with AR 15 if you wish to shoot an AR10 later at least you will have some idea about High Power .Bruce Kraft

Posted: 3/9/2006 7:04:02 PM EDT

[#27]

No problem 223 is fine

Posted: 3/10/2006 3:12:55 AM EDT

[#28]

Quoted:
Quoted:
Wave:

Sent you an IM - did you get it??

No, I did not.

Wave:

Got a couple of questions for ya - my email is [email protected] thanks Ed

Posted: 3/10/2006 3:14:03 AM EDT

[#29]

Sent in for the Peekskill event !

Posted: 3/10/2006 10:55:25 PM EDT

[#30]

I can't believe how fast I received a confirmation e-mail for my PRSC SAFS. I only mailed my application Thursday afternoon. Today is Friday (well, now it's Saturday morning but still), that was quick.

Posted: 3/11/2006 1:02:18 PM EDT

[#31]

Called again, still wasn't able to get anyone. I sent them an email this time. I must be unlucky.

Posted: 3/12/2006 5:39:38 AM EDT

[#32]

Any body want to see how a High Power Match before the S.A.F.S You can go to Roslyn R & R club on March 19 & April 2 or at Peconic on March 26 , Start time is at 8 am . They will end about 1 pm , come out an see an ask questions if you want . Bruce Kraft

Posted: 3/25/2006 6:09:48 AM EDT

[#33]

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Posted: 3/25/2006 4:18:14 PM EDT

[#34]

Got my confirmation e-mail the other day. I will be at the peconic safs.

Posted: 3/28/2006 6:35:54 AM EDT

[#35]

does anyone know if the Camp Smith session on April 8-9 is full?

Posted: 3/30/2006 5:48:23 AM EDT

[#36]

Not at this time , there up to 100 now . so get it in NOW . Bruce Kraft

Posted: 3/30/2006 9:01:07 AM EDT

[#37]

thanks brucekraft. I mailed it in yesterday so we'll see what happens. I've never shot a M1 Garand so I'm looking forward to it.

thanks again for your help.

Posted: 3/30/2006 9:47:20 AM EDT

[#38]

I Shot one of these 3 years ago, and maaan was it fun. I would suggest that any of you guys who have never had any semi-formal marksmanship training or who have never shot a high powered rifle past 100 or so yards TAKE THIS COURSE!. They are a ton of fun. Heres some of my pics from the 2 day event