Pickaway County
Sportsmen, Inc.
Program Areas
Contact Pete
Stryjewski @ 614-481-1958
pstryjew@att.net
PCSI
usually has three or four CMP high power matches/clinics
These matches/clinics are perfect for the
beginner interested in “High Power” shooting, but also offer
experienced
shooters an organized shoot for practice. As
with all of the matches at PCSI, membership in
PSCI is NOT required
to participate. The costs are: members
$11, non-members $16, juniors (under 18) $1. If
you use our rifles (shooting club ammunition is
required) or would
like to shoot CMP ammunition there is an additional cost is $10. You may shoot any United States Military
standard issue rifle or civilian equivalent (Krag to AR-15). You will need 60 rounds of ammunition for the
match.
If
you have never shot in a PCSI CMP match, you need to arrive at 10:00
A.M. for
the safety briefing and instruction. Since
our shoots are geared to beginners and
novices: course of fire, M1
Garand operation, scoring, positions, paperwork, and sling usage are
discussed. There will be time for lunch
before match, so bring a lunch or run into town. If
you’ve participated previously, you need
to arrive at 12:00 for signup and position assignments.
The first shots go down range at 1:00 P.M.
New
shooters are paired with experienced shooters for the match and get
some
one-on-one instruction during the match, along with some “On the Job
Training”. The experienced shooters fire
24 rounds from the prone position, then the “new” shooter fires 24
rounds. The first flight of shooters then
finishes
out the course of fire with 36 rounds shot from standing, sitting, and
prone. The second flight of shooters
then finishes out. The matches usually
wrap up around 5:00 P.M. Ice water and
soda are available, but feel free to bring your own.
What
do you need to participate? At the
minimum: $21 (as a member and using a club loaner rifle), liability
form, ear
protection, and eye protection. Other
items that can make “life” easier: spotting
scope, shooting mat or pad, snacks, berages, sunscreen,
sweatshirt/shooting jacket/shooting shirt.
The
club also has two AR-15s that may be available for women or juniors to
use
during the course of the matches. These
are available on a prior reservation.
At
the completion of the Match/Clinic you will receive a certificate
documenting
your participation. This certificate
qualifies for documentation to purchase firearms, ammo, and parts from
the
Civilian Marksmanship Program. Please
see: www.odcmp.org
If
you are interested in an introduction to High Power
shooting, practice for Camp
Perry,
or bragging rights with your buddies. Please join PCSI for the
organized but
informal PCSI CMP Matches/Clinics.
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Contact Shannon Cherry
at 1-740-983-3134 or Mike Cornell
at 1-614-279-7321
Our junior smallbore program is open to all juniors
(boys and girls), up to the juniors 21st birthday. The purpose of the
division is to teach firearm safety, proper sight pictures, develop
safe firearm handling skills and learn range commands. We shoot at a
distance of 50 feet at a standard NRA target (A-17). This target has
one sighter target and 10 targets for score. We shoot 50 shots for
record and 5 shots for sighters, for a total of 55 shots. At certain
times if weather has changed or if someone's rifle sights have been
changed additional sighters are permitted. Sighters are only shot at
the first target, after that all shots are for record. All rifles are
fired single shot. Shooting positions vary from junior to junior. Each
junior is allowed to shoot at whatever position they feel comfortable
with. Some juniors shoot from a bench, while others choose to shoot in
the prone position.
Equipment needed to shoot is as follows: PCSI supplies
rifles, ammunition, sandbags, targets, safety glasses , shell holders
and earplugs. Extra equipment that you might want to bring along that
would be helpful. Shooting ear muffs, shooting mats (prone position
only), spotting scope or binoculars. PCSI has several match rifles and
shorter stocked rifles for the smaller juniors. Many juniors have their
own rifles. If you wish to use your own rifle there are restrictions.
Rifles used for this program must be bolt action and have iron sights
(scoped rifles and semi-automatics are not permitted). Juniors are
required to be on the range at 9:30 for set up and safety briefings.
Shooting starts at 10:00. Parents are encouraged to stay and help out.
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Contact Shannon Cherry
at 1-740-983-3134 or Mike Cornell
at 1-614-279-7321
Junior high power program is an
intermediate program
aimed at teaching shooting positions, correct sight pictures and the
use of the sling. The program is open to all juniors (boys and girls),
up to the juniors 21st birthday. We shoot at a distance of 100 yards.
To simulate an across the course match, we will be using reduced
targets. We will be shooting in 3 different stages to simulate the
distances of 200 yards, 300 yards and 600 yards. The positions we will
be using are the standing (off hand), sitting rapid fire, prone rapid
fire and prone slow fire.
The main firearm we will be using , is
the AR-15. All
U.S. military rifles may also be used. Pickaway County Sportsmen has 2
AR-15 rifles and 1 M-1 carbine. We also have a number of M1 Garands but
this rifle is difficult for juniors to shoot so it is strongly
recommended that juniors be prepared to shoot the AR-15 rifle or the
M-1 carbine. Equipment needed for this program will be a shooting mat,
shooting glove, spotting scope, shooting ear muffs and a shooting coat.
Due to the nature of the rifles we will be shooting, close attention to
the instruction and instructors is crucial. Safety is our number one
goal. This is a more disciplined sport and there will be NO horseplay.
Full attention is required at all times
and all
juniors are expected to obey all commands. This is a new program at
Pickaway County Sportsmen and there will not be any accidents. Juniors
not abiding by these rules will be removed from the program. High power
shooting is an enjoyable and competitive sport so lets be safe and have
fun also. The junior high power program will immediately follow the
Junior Smallbore program on the two dates listed on the calendar. This
is not an all male sport and females are encouraged to come out and
take part in this sport.
What is USPSA/IPSC (Practical
Shooting)? USPSA/IPSC
matches combine drawing from a holster, rapid engagement of multiple
targets (paper and steel), reloading the handgun under time
constraints, movement between shooting positions, shooting through,
around, over, and under walls and props of all types, and analyzing a
given shooting situation to provide one of the most exciting and
challenging of the shooting sports! IPSC is largely "run and gun"!
Targets are man-sized silhouettes and reactive (knock-down) steel at
ranges from 6 feet to 50 yards. Scoring is based on the accuracy of
target hits, time taken to complete the course, and the power (caliber
and muzzle velocity) of the handgun used. It's fun to watch, and even
more fun to do!
IPSC competition allows you to enjoy
recreational
competition with your handgun while developing your gun handling
skills. You compete against shooters with similar handguns: Open
Division for custom handguns with scopes, compensator ports, extended
magazines, etc., Production Division for box-stock double-action
handguns (SIGs, Glocks, etc.); Limited Division for high-capacity
handguns without compensators or scopes; Limited-10 Division for
Limited handguns loaded with a maximum of 10 rounds; and Revolver
Division for (wait for it!) revolvers! The United States Practical
Shooting Association (USPSA) is the US regional organization of the
International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC), and our matches
are sanctioned by these organizations. Matches are held all over the
USA and the World, including at the ranges of several clubs in Ohio.
A typical match in Ohio consists of
four courses of
fire requiring a minimum of 100 rounds to complete. Equal scoring
emphasis is place on speed and accuracy, and you do not need to be an
athlete to compete and have fun! USPSA/IPSC matches in Circleville are
held on the first Saturday of each month, April through November.
Registration is open from 9 AM to 11:00 AM, and shooting begins at 10
AM. Matches at other clubs are held on Sundays throughout the month.
Can I really shoot in IPSC matches?
Yes! People in
Central Ohio from every walk of life - photographers, mechanics,
housewives, engineers, law enforcement officers, artists, office
managers, school teachers, businessmen, retirees, students, etc. -
participate locally in the same type of competition you've read about
in the major gun magazines and seen on TNN, ESPN, and The Outdoor
Channel. New participants are pleasantly surprised at how helpful
everyone is! Everyone is welcome, whether to observe or to participate:
you do not need to be a member of any club or organization! Regular
entry fee is $16, and first-time IPSC shooters shoot their first match
for $5. We require Junior shooters to be accompanied by a parent or
guardian, but safe shooters of all ages are welcome to participate! Is
it safe? Yes! IPSC matches Worldwide have an enviable record of safety
over the years. Safety rules are strictly enforced! Each competitor is
closely supervised while shooting a course of fire by an experienced
Range Officer. Handguns are handled and loaded only at the firing line,
and any violation of this results in Match Disqualification. But I
don't know the rules…As with any competition, we have our rulebook.
At your first match, we'll give you a
familiarization
session, identifying the safety rules and key competition rules. We'll
pair you with an experienced IPSC shooter who stay with you through
your first match, give you advise, and answer all your questions. The
Range Officer at each course of fire will talk you through each step of
preparing for each course of fire, and will watch you carefully while
you shoot. We want your first match to be a safe and enjoyable
experience (and we all had a first match!) What equipment do I need?
You don't need an expensive, custom-built handgun: you can likely shoot
what you already have! The handgun used must be 9mm/.38 caliber or
larger. Although revolvers are at a disadvantage on many courses of
fire, you can have just as much fun shooting them as shooting a
semi-automatic handgun. You will require enough magazines or
speedloaders to hold at least 32 rounds (more is better!). You will
need a holster that completely covers the trigger guard, and magazine
holders for your belt. Each match will require a minimum of 100 rounds
(bring 150 - 200). Hearing and eye protection is mandatory! You compete
against others with similar handguns!
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Our matches are on the fourth Saturday of the month,
from March to October. Registration begins at 9:30. Firing begins at
10:00. A match requires 162 rounds. Action Pistol Shooting is open to
all individuals who are interested in Action-type courses of fire,
which combine speed and accuracy with shooting at multiple targets.
Action pistol is accuracy oriented but you are required to draw and
engage the targets within a specified time. Fee is $15.00
Course of Fire
The Falling Plate Event,
consists of four stages, each stage has 2 strings of 6 shots per
string, 48-shots total. The targets (6) are 8 inch round metal plates
fired at 10, 15, 20 and 25 yards in 6, 7, 8 & 9 seconds
respectively.
The Barricade Event,
consists of four stages, each stage has 2 strings of 6 shots per
string, 48-shots total. One string fired from the left side of the
barricade at the left target. The second string is from the right side
of the barricade at the right target. The target (2 targets) is the NRA
paper D1, fired at 10, 15, 25 and 35 yards in 5, 6, 7 & 8 seconds
respectively.
The Moving Target Event,
consists of three stages, for a total of 24 shots, from 7, 15 and 25
yards. The target is the D1 and moves 50 feet in 5 seconds.
The Los Alamitos Event,
consists of five stages for a total of 42 shots from 7, 10 & 25
yards. The target (3 targets) is the D1. A barricade is used at the
25-yard position. The shooter is required to reload during one stage at
10 yards. Strong-hand-only is required in one stage and weak-hand-only
is used in another stage.
Safety - All shooters
must have experience in Action Pistol, IPSC or IDPA style courses. New
shooters without this experience will receive instruction in range
procedure (please arrive early for this-9:00 and let us know) and be
paired with an experienced shooter. The unloaded handgun (hammer down
on an empty chamber and no magazine inserted) is to be kept in the
holster and is not to be handled except under direction of the range
officer.
Eye protection and ear protection is REQUIRED.
Equipment needed: Nearly any centerfire handgun,
pistol or revolver, which is serviceable and safe may be used. All
safety devices on the handgun must be functional.
Handguns are divided into two classes: Unlimited
class, which is essentially any
handgun with a compensator or optical sight or added weight. Stock class, which is essentially
out-of-the-box guns with only specific modifications to enhance
reliability. A safe holster that holds the handgun securely while
moving, yet allow a rapid draw is required. The holster must prevent
the trigger from being accessed while the gun is in the holster. No
concealed or behind-the-back holster is allowed. Extra magazines and/or
speed loaders are required (2 minimum but more recommended).
Ammunition: The lower limit of caliber is 9mm.
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Steel rocks! Not only is it fun, it
is also a
fantastic way to learn about your shooting and to increase your
shooting skills. It is great for beginning shooters…the steel is
reactive (you can hear it ring when you hit it). There is no real need
for reloading on the clock. There is little (if any) movement. It can
be shot with a .22 caliber handgun. For the experienced shooter, the
challenge to get lower scores never ends. Steel is also "gun friendly".
There are never more than five shots required at once. That means most
revolvers will have spare rounds. : We shoot on most 3rd Saturdays.
Come on out and join in the fun!!!
We shoot rain or shine.
- Shooter will engage an array of steel targets
(various size and distance).
- This array of targets is called a stage.
- There are usually 5 stages in a match.
- The shooter gets 5 chances (runs) at each stage.
- The slowest run on each stage is discarded. The best 4 runs
count for
score.
- Targets will be between 7 and 40 yards in distance.
- Reloads are not required. There is little, if any, movement
required.
- You will usually need 150 rounds of ammo (that is a
minimum…I'd bring
more).
- Revolvers and semi-autos are welcome, in center-fire
calibers from
9mm/ 38 and up to 45.
- Center-fire divisions are Open Auto, Limited Auto, Open
Revolver, and
Limited Revolver. (Open means optics and ports.)
- Rim-fire Divisions are Open and Limited.
- We ask that you please download the magnums and supers to
help save
the wear and tear on the steel. Both lead and jacketed
bullets are acceptable.
- Holsters are used for center-fire, however, if you don't
have one, we
can place you in a separate category.
- No holsters are required for rim-fire.
- Most shooters shoot through the stages once center-fire,
and then once
rim-fire. However, you may shoot through twice center-fire,
or twice rim-fire.
- Your first time through counts as your "match" score.
Your second time
through counts as your "re-shoot" score.
- Your first time through is $10. Re-shoots are $5. However,
if you go
through the first time in center-fire, then re-shoot in
rim-fire…the re-shoot will be free.
New for 2005:
Juniors shoot for free. Women shoot for free. Match
starts when setup is complete, usually around 9:30. Setup starts at
8:30. This match is produced by volunteers…please help with setup and
tear-down when you can.
Matches are held on the 3rd Saturdays, April through November.
There
will be NO Steel match in June, of 2005.
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The Senior Smallbore match is held at PCSI from April
through October. The matches start at 10:00 am on the upper rifle
range. (See the schedule for event dates.)
The match is divided into three classes. Open sight
Class or "C", Sporter Class or "B" and Unlimited or "A" class. All
classes have a few rules in common. All firearms are rifles. They must
be chambered in .22 cal rimfire. Either class can use breach, magazine,
or single feed loading. All classes are fired from the existing
benches. You will need to provide your own rest. This can be as simple
as a homemade sandbag. Match targets are provided and the cost is $5.00
per match. Depending on attendance, as many as four (4) matches may be
shot per day. You are welcome to shoot as few or as many as you like.
These matches are 50 yards.
Open sight Class: This
class is for any rifle meeting the requirements above and equipped with
open type sights only. No optical scopes or "red dots" are permitted.
There are no weight restrictions. This match is five shots per target.
Two strings of 20 rounds, both 20 minutes in length. 40 shots per
match, with unlimited sighter shots
Sporter Class: The
sporter class is perfect for the beginner. The rifle can be any make or
manufacturer as long as it meets the above criteria. In addition, it
must not weigh in excess of 7.5 lbs dressed. A 10x limit for scopes is
also enforced. (You may use any power scope as long as it is set at 10x
or less.) This match is five shots per target. Two strings of 20
rounds, both 20 minutes in length. 40 shots per match, with unlimited
sighter shots.
Unlimited Class: The
beginner can also shoot the unlimited class. The criteria are the same
as above, except for the following. There are no weight or scope
restrictions. This match is one shot per target. Two strings of 20
rounds, both 20 minutes in length. 40 shots per match with unlimited
sighter shots. Optional Equipment: Front Rest, Rear bag, Air direction
and speed devices, spotting scopes.
Optional Equipment for either class: Front Rest, Rear
bag, Air direction and speed devices, spotting scopes.
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Silhouette shooting has become one of the fastest
growing sports in handgun history. Matches sanctioned by the
International Handgun Metallic Silhouette Association (IHMSA) started
back in 1977 and are held throughout the United States and in foreign
countries where guns are still permitted. Here at PCSI, silhouette
matches are held on the second Saturday of each month from April
through October. A match consists of firing one shot at each of 40 free
standing steel plate targets shaped like chickens, pigs, turkeys, and
rams at varying distances from 25 to 100 yards. Air pistol is from 10
to 18 yards. Shots are fired in 5 shot strings with a 2 minute time
limit for each string, so it's not a speed event and no holster is
required.
There are three categories in silhouette. Field
pistol, which is fired with any handgun from .44 magnum down to .22lr,
and Smallbore which is .22lr only, and Air pistol which uses .22
caliber or smaller pellets (sorry -- no BB guns). Each category is
broken down into scoped and open sight pistols and then further broken
down into classifications depending on the ability of each individual
shooter. Minimal equipment is required to start shooting silhouette,
which adds to the beauty of this sport. Any pistol you have in your gun
case or drawer and 40 rounds of ammunition, will get you on the road to
being a silhouette shooter. Come and relive the thrill of your youth
watching that tin can fly off the fence post when you hit it. That's
probably the best way to describe silhouette shooting.... it's like
plinking and keeping score. If you're still not sure if this is your
type of game, just come on out and watch (bring your gun just in case).
You'll find that silhouette shooters are very friendly and very willing
to help you get started.
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Contact Loose
Lucy 1-740-569-3206
SASS rules apply. Mandatory safety meeting at 9:30 am.
Shooting starts at 10:00 am. Shooters under the age of 16 must be
accompanied by a parent or guardian. Match fee $15.00 per person.
Juniors shoot free. Contact "Loose Lucy" at the above phone number and
email link.
Ammunition
requirements:
- Lead bullets only (NO jacketed, gas checked or copper wash bullets allowed)
- Minimum
ammo required is:
- 60 rounds for your pistol. 1000 FPS max. Must be a pistol caliber of .32 or larger
- 60 rounds for your rifle. 1400 FPS max. Must be a pistol
caliber of 25-20 or larger
- 25 rounds for your shotgun. Lead shot #6 or smaller (Light
loads will
work)
Equipment
needed:
- Eye
and ear protection are required on the range.
- Two single action
revolvers in .32 cal. or larger.
- One lever action rifle with exposed hammer
or pre-1899
pump action rifle with exposed hammer chambered in
a pistol caliber of 25-20 cal or larger.
- One side-by-side
shotgun, no ejectors, min 20 GA. max 10 GA. or
pre-1899 pump with exposed hammer or lever action shotgun.
- Belt
and
holsters for pistols. Shotgun belt or slide for shotshells.
Minimum
Cowboy attire:
- Boots
- Cowbot hat
- Long sleeved shirt
- No-Logo/Label blue jeans
Bring your own lunch.
Updated 10/9/05
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Contact Michael
Craig 1-614-348-8463(Cell)
Click here
for IPDA match results
What is Defensive Pistol
Shooting Defensive pistol shooting as a sport is quite simply
the use of practical equipment including full charge service ammunition
to solve simulated "real world" self-defense scenarios. Shooters
competing in Defensive Pistol events are required to use practical
handguns and holsters that are truly suitable for self-defense use. No
"competition only" equipment is permitted in Defensive Pistol matches
since the main goal is to test the skill and ability of an individual,
not his or her equipment or gamesmanship.
Why do we need another shooting
sport? Prior to the formation of Defensive Pistol, there was no
place to compete and hone one's skill with equipment designed for and
suitable for self-defense. Other shooting sports are just that, sports
that have no relevance to self-defense. Defensive Pistol offers an
exciting new forum for practical shooters in which truly practical
equipment, techniques and courses of fire are mandated. Prior to
Defensive Pistol there was no place at all to compete with common
service pistols such as the Beretta, Glock or Sig. Nor was there a
shooting sport where your concealed carry holster could also be your
match holster without handicap. When you come to a Defensive Pistol
match you cannot only use your duty/CCW equipment, you can be
completely competitive with it! Other shooting sports have become
equipment "races," Defensive Pistol will not. If you're interested in
using truly practical pistols, drawn from practical holsters to solve
challenging and exciting defensive shooting problems, then Defensive
Pistol is the sport for you.
What are the goals of Defensive
Pistol?
- The goal of Defensive Pistol is to create a level
playing field for all competitors to test the skill and ability of the
individual, not their equipment or gamesmanship.
- To promote safe and proficient use of guns and equipment
suitable for
self-defense use.
- To offer a competition forum for standard factory produced
service
pistols such as the Beretta 92F, Glock 17, etc. (STOCK SERVICE PISTOL
Division), for popular single action 9mm/.40 pistols which have been
modified for carry (ENHANCED SERVICE PISTOL Division), for 1911 style
single stack .45's which have been modified for carry, not competition
(CUSTOM DEFENSIVE PISTOL Division) and for service revolvers such as
the popular Smith & Wesson 686 (STOCK SERVICE REVOLVER Division).
- To provide the shooters with practical and realistic
courses of fire
that simulates potentially life threatening encounters or tests skills
that would be required to survive life threatening encounters.
- To offer a practical shooting sport that is responsive to
the shooters
and sponsors, with unprecedented stability of equipment rules.
- To offer a practical shooting sport that allows competitors
to
concentrate on the development of their shooting skills and fellowship
with other like minded shooters
What types of matches does
Defensive Pistol hold? The Defensive Pistol headquarters has
developed a comprehensive course of fire book which is supplied to all
affiliated clubs and is also available for a nominal fee to individual
members. These courses fall into two categories: Self-defense scenarios
or Standard exercises. The self-defense scenarios are simulations of
actual or possible "real world" confrontations. These scenarios
typically require shots from 3 - 20 yards and often require the shooter
to change firing points and shoot from awkward positions. Standard
exercises do not attempt to simulate a potential threat situation but
are designed to test specific shooting and gun handling skills.
Defensive Pistol matches offer diversity and truly test both accuracy
and speed. Physical condition has very little to do with your
performance in a Defensive Pistol match.
What type of equipment do I need
to compete in Defensive Pistol matches? Defensive Pistol
matches typically require the use of a service type pistol or revolver
of 9mm/.38 Special or larger caliber. If your handgun is suitable for
self-defense use, it will probably be competitive for Defensive Pistol
matches. Practical concealed carry type holsters are stipulated for
Defensive Pistol use. A common service pistol/revolver such as a
Beretta 92F, Glock 17/22, Sig 226, Colt 1911A1, S&W 686 or Ruger
GP-100 carried in a common pancake style holster is all that is needed
to be competitive in Defensive Pistol matches..
What types of people compete in
Defensive Pistol matches? Defensive Pistol membership and
matches are open to all people who can legally own a handgun regardless
of occupation, race, sex or religion. Defensive Pistol shooters come
from all walks of life and include many women too.
Does Defensive Pistol shooting
offer a place for both pistols and revolvers? Yes, as a matter
of fact Defensive Pistol competition is divided into four divisions so
all popular service type pistols and revolvers will have a place to
compete competitively. They are STOCK SERVICE PISTOL for DA, DAO, Safe
Action users, ENHANCED SERVICE PISTOL for SA users, CUSTOM DEFENSIVE
PISTOL for custom pistol users and SERVICE REVOLVER for revolver
shooters.
What are the advantages of
Defensive Pistol memberships? You will be a member of an
international organization devoted to promoting defensive pistol
shooting as a sport and preserving your right to own and use
self-defense handguns. You will receive an official Defensive Pistol
rule book. You will be eligible to compete in shooting events at the
local, national and international levels. You will receive an official
Defensive Pistol shooting cap. You will receive a Defensive Pistol
membership card certifying you as a member in good standing.
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Contact Gary Byard at
1-614-875-3885
Sporting Clays Trailer, has been
expanded to include other Shotgun Events. These may include, but not
limited to, Turkey Shoots, 5 Stand, and Long Bird. For the present time
we will be shooting on range #8 using the clays trailer. This trailer
has 4 Lincoln hand throwers each of which can throw singles or doubles.
One of the machines can throw a Rabbit, a Teal, or both at the same
time. We will be using 5 shooting stations and shoot 5 rounds from each
station for a total of 25 birds. The cost in 2006 for adults will be
$2.50 per round of 25. All children under the age of 18 will shoot for
free. Any type of shotgun in the 12,16,20,28 gauge or .410 can be used.
No shot size larger then 7½ shall be permitted.
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