Sunday, April 28, 2024

The First TOP GUN SHOOT of the year took place Sunday April 28th 2024

 The first TOP GUN SHOOT of the year took place on Sunday April 28, 2024. It was an overcast day, with temperatures in the mid to upper 60's. There was some wind and a couple of rain delays. Six people attended and the leader board now has seven categories that have been shot in. 

Rapid fire center fire pistol Tom Grasek.

Rapid fire .22 Rim fire pistol Keith Tidball

.22 Rim fire rifle Tom Grasek

.22 Rim fire pistol Tom Grasek

Center fire pistol Tom Grasek

Shotgun slug Keith Tidball

 Crossbow. Dave Miller

The raffle for a $25.00 voucher good for the purchase of food and/or drink at any Kuneytown Sportsmens Club function was won by Andrea Hendrix.

Although the shoot went well and a good time was had by all. There were no youth shooters.  They are the future of the shooting sports. Lets see if at the next TOP GUN SHOOT which is scheduled for Saturday June 1st we as a club can get some youth shooters to attend.  There will be a Bass Pro gift card awarded to the highest score youth shooters at every Top Gun Event this year. Youth shoot will be 12-14 years old and 15-17 years old. The club will provide eye and hearing protection. The youth event will include an instructional firearms safety briefing given by Certified instructors. We encourage first time shooters to attend. There will be a youth sized rifle available. 

 

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

The First TOP GUN SHOOT of the year is scheduled for Sunday April 28, 2024

 The first TOP GUN shoot of the year will take place on Sunday April 28, 2024. Starting at 11 am. and will last until all persons have shot.

 In an effort to attract more participants the club will be having a raffle for a $25.00 voucher good for use at any Kuneytown Sportsmens Club function. Each person who shoots in any of the Top Gun categories will be entered into the raffle. The person will be entered once for each of the categories that they shoot in. Drawing will be held at the end of the shoot.

This event is limited to club members only, except for the youth .22 rim fire rifle which any youth age 12 to 17 can enter provided they are accompanied by a parent or legal guardian on the day of the shoot. There will be a Bass Pro gift card awarded to the highest score youth shooters at this event. Youth shoot will be 12-14 years old and 15-17 years old. Youth shooters will not be entered in the raffle.

For the youth .22 rim fire rifle event the club will provide eye and hearing protection. The youth event will include an instructional firearms safety briefing given by Certified instructors. We encourage first time shooters to attend. There will be a youth sized rifle available. 

For more information see the April 2nd, 2024 Post.

 

Tuesday, April 2, 2024

TOP GUN Shooting events scheduled for 2024

There will be five TOP GUN shooting events held this year. The first one is scheduled for Sunday April 28th 2024 starting at 11 AM. until all persons have shot. There is no cost to enter this event.

This event will include all 11 TOP GUN categories: 

  • .22 Rim fire rifle. 15 shots,, 5 at 50 feet offhand, 5 at 50 yards offhand 5 at 100 yards bench rest.
  • .22 Rim fire pistol. 10 shots, 5 at 50 feet offhand, 5 at 50 yards bench rest allowed.
  • Rapid fire .22 Rim fire pistol. 5 shots at 25 yards offhand in 5 seconds.
  • Rapid fire Center fire pistol. 5 shots at 25 yards offhand in 5 seconds.
  • Center fire pistol 5 shots, 3 at 50 feet offhand and 2 at 50 yards bench rest allowed.
  • Center fire rifle 5 shots, 3 at 50 yards and 2 at 100 yards offhand.
  • Long range rifle. 3 shots at 250 yards bench rest in less than 2 minutes.
  • Muzzle loader rifle 3 shots, one at 100 yards and two at 50 yards offhand.
  • Shotgun slug. 3 shots, one at 100 yards and two at 50 yards offhand.
  • Youth .22 Rim fire rifle. 12 shots, 6 at 50 feet offhand and 6 at 50 yards bench rest allowed.
  • Cross Bow, 3 bolts at 30 yards offhand.

This event is limited to club members only, except for the youth .22 rim fire rifle which any youth age 12 to 17 can enter provided they are accompanied by a parent or legal guardian on the day of the shoot. Prizes will be awarded to the highest score youth shooters at each event. Youth shoot will be 12-14 years old and 15-17 years old.

For the youth .22 rim fire rifle event the club will provide eye and hearing protection. The youth event will include an instructional firearms safety briefing given by Certified instructors. We encourage first time shooters to attend. There will be a youth sized rifle available. 

You can register for the shoot by contacting any of the TOP GUN committee members. Tom 315-835-5502, Keith 315-568-9710, Moe 315-651-0546, Nate 315-651-8236, Andrea 315-210-0853 and Dave 315-246-3409. Giving your name and what categories you want to shoot in. Registration is not necessary but will give us an idea of how many shooters will be attending.

 You must provide your own firearm, ammo and a gun case. All firearms will be unloaded, inside a case until it is time for it to be used at the firing line. The club will provide the Official TOP GUN targets. If time permits you may shoot more than once in a category.

Rules for each category are posted inside the club range building, it is recommended that you review them prior to the shoot. The rules will be explained at the shoot. 

Based on the amount of participants there maybe time limits set for the categories that don't already have them.

The Four other TOP GUN shoots are scheduled for Saturdays June 1st, August 3rd, October 5th and the final shoot on December 28th, 2024.