Florida State Smallbore Championships/2012 Sunshine CLassic
Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2012 5:50 pm
2012 SUNSHINE CLASSIC
NRA SMALLBORE RIFLE & SMALLBORE HUNTING RIFLE
FLORIDA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Sponsored by GATEWAY RIFLE AND PISTOL CLUB, JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA
DATES: March 24 --- Smallbore Standard Rifle Silhouette Championship
March 25 --- Smallbore Hunting Rifle Silhouette Championship
TIMES: Matches begin promptly at 9:00 AM.
ENTRY FEES: $55 for one match, $75 for both days
JUNIOR ENTRY: $45 for one match, $65 for both days,
Entry Fees include NRA and FSSA fees, lunches, target setters (and t-shirt if entry is received no later than March 2nd)
MEMBERSHIP: Competition is open to all shooters. Florida Sport Shooting Association Membership is
required for Florida residents. Out-of-state shooters must be members of their state association
or join FSSA to compete. All shooters must have an up-to-date 2012 NRA Silhouette Rifle
Classification Score Record Book. Score books will be available at the tournament.
REGISTRATION: Entry Form with payment must be received by March 2nd in order to receive a
free T-shirt. Entries will be accepted until tournament date or until range capacity is reached.
RANGE CAPACITY: 72 shooters per day. Early registration is recommended!
PRACTICE: Range will be open for practice Friday, March 23, from noon until 5:00 PM, and on match
days from 8:00am -8:45 am. Matches will begin promptly at 9:00 AM.
SQUADDING: Competitors may choose their squadding on a first come/first served basis prior to the
beginning of the tournament. Competitors will score for the relay following them.
COURSE OF FIRE: Tournament will consist of TWO 40-shot matches each day as follows:
SATURDAY AM & PM: Standard Rifle- 10 shots Chickens @ 40 meters
10 shots Pigs @ 50 meters- reduced targets
10 shots Turkeys @ 77 meters
10 shots Rams @ 100 meters
SUNDAY AM & PM: Hunting Rifle- 10 shots Chickens @ 40 meters
10 shots Pigs @ 50 meters- reduced targets
10 shots Turkeys @ 77 meters
10 shots Rams @ 100 meters
AGGREGATE: Combined scores of each day’s AM & PM scores
Shoot-off for ties will be held at the completion of each day’s tournament.
RULES: 2011 NRA Smallbore Rifle Silhouette rules will apply in Standard and Hunting Rifle classes
Gateway Rifle and Pistol Club “EMPTY CHAMBER INDICATOR” rule will be strictly enforced
Open bolt indicators are available for purchase at the GRPC main office.
CLASSIFICATION: NRA rules will apply. Unclassified shooters will compete as Masters unless two are present to make a class. Lone competitors will shoot in next higher classification.
Two competitors will make a stand-alone class.
AWARDS: All awards will be based on 80-shot aggregate. The winning Florida State Champion must be a
Florida resident. Match Champion Award will be given to Open Match Winner each day (who will
not receive a class award.) Class awards will be as follows: Three (3) places awarded in Master and AAA Class; up to Four (4) places will be awarded in AA, A, B, and Unclassified.
Awards will also be presented to High Senior, High Lady, High Junior for each day’s tournament. Competitors winning multiple awards, with the exception of Hi Animal, will choose the award they wish to receive. Daily match and aggregate awards will be awarded at the conclusion of the respective match for the day.
MATCH SCHEDULE:
Friday: Practice & Classification Match for unclassified shooters….…… noon to 5:00 PM.
Saturday: Practice…………………… 8:00 – 8:45 AM………Match begins promptly at 9:00.
Lunch provided between matches.
Sunday: Practice………………………8:00 – 8:45 AM………Match begins promptly at 9:00.
Lunch provided between matches.
GENERAL INFORMATION: Firing line is covered, please bring your own lawn chairs. Running water, soda machines, and restroom facilities are available at the range. Lunch will be provided each day for each registered competitor, and may be purchased for spectators for $8 each.
DIRECTIONS: Gateway Rifle and Pistol Club, 9301 Zambito Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32210 (904) 771-2937
From I-295 S toward Daytona; take exit 17 (FL-208 / Wilson Blvd), keep right; turn left on
C.R.213 / Old Middleburg Rd, go 1.3 miles; turn right on Noroad, go 1.2 miles; turn right on Zambito Rd; follow around curve, entrance to GRPC is on right; Silhouette range is past main office on the right.
ACCOMMODATIONS: Several hotels, restaurants, and fast food establishments are minutes away from the range on 103rd street (Jacksonville’s Westside) or are located just off I-295 at Exit 12
(FL 21S / Blanding Blvd., Orange Park). Here is a partial list of accommodations:
La Quinta Inn-Orange Park 8555 Blanding Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32244 (904) 778-9539
Super 8 Jacksonville/Orange Park 5959 Youngerman Cir E, Jax, FL 32244 (904) 777-0160
Red Roof Inn Jacksonville - Orange Park 6099 Youngerman Cir, Jax, FL 32244 (904) 777-1000
Hampton Inn Jacksonville-Orange Park 6135 Youngerman Circle , Jax (904) 777-5313
Country Inn And Suites 5945 Youngerman Circle E, Jax 800-596-2375, 904-772-7771
QUESTIONS, ADDITIONAL INFO, CONTACT:
HUGH MCCOMBS @ 904-309-1988
EMAIL: [email protected]
2012 FLORIDA SUNSHINE CLASSIC MATCH ENTRY FORM
NAME_________________________________________________NRA #___________________________
ADDRESS_____________________________________________FSSA/STATE member #______________
CITY__________________________________________ST_______________ZIP_____________________
PHONE___________________________EMAIL________________________________________________
CLASSIFICATION -- CIRCLE ONE –
STANDARD RIFLE: M AAA AA A B UNC
HUNTING RIFLE: M AAA AA A B UNC
CATEGORY: SENIOR LADY JUNIOR
ENTRY FEE: $75 for both Standard Rifle and Hunting Rifle, $55 for only one match
JUNIOR FEE: $65 for both Standard Rifle and Hunting Rifle, $45 for only one match
Entry fee includes fees paid to NRA, FSSA, lunches, target setters, (and t-shirt if entry is
received by March 2nd) Please enter early if you want a FREE souvenir t-shirt.
T-SHIRT SIZE: CIRCLE ONE: S M L XL XXL
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE ADDITIONAL SHIRTS, PLEASE PRE-ORDER HERE:
T-SHIRT QUANTITY/SIZE: ______S ______ M __¬____L ______XL ______XXL
ADDITIONAL SHIRT COST IS $14.00 PER SHIRT and MUST BE ORDERED BY MARCH 2nd. (Payable in advance or at tournament)
ENTRY FEE AMOUNT ENCLOSED: $___________________________
MAIL THIS FORM WITH PAYMENT TO :
HUGH MCCOMBS
813 ASHWOOD CT.
ORANGE PARK, FL. 32065
NRA SMALLBORE RIFLE & SMALLBORE HUNTING RIFLE
FLORIDA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Sponsored by GATEWAY RIFLE AND PISTOL CLUB, JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA
DATES: March 24 --- Smallbore Standard Rifle Silhouette Championship
March 25 --- Smallbore Hunting Rifle Silhouette Championship
TIMES: Matches begin promptly at 9:00 AM.
ENTRY FEES: $55 for one match, $75 for both days
JUNIOR ENTRY: $45 for one match, $65 for both days,
Entry Fees include NRA and FSSA fees, lunches, target setters (and t-shirt if entry is received no later than March 2nd)
MEMBERSHIP: Competition is open to all shooters. Florida Sport Shooting Association Membership is
required for Florida residents. Out-of-state shooters must be members of their state association
or join FSSA to compete. All shooters must have an up-to-date 2012 NRA Silhouette Rifle
Classification Score Record Book. Score books will be available at the tournament.
REGISTRATION: Entry Form with payment must be received by March 2nd in order to receive a
free T-shirt. Entries will be accepted until tournament date or until range capacity is reached.
RANGE CAPACITY: 72 shooters per day. Early registration is recommended!
PRACTICE: Range will be open for practice Friday, March 23, from noon until 5:00 PM, and on match
days from 8:00am -8:45 am. Matches will begin promptly at 9:00 AM.
SQUADDING: Competitors may choose their squadding on a first come/first served basis prior to the
beginning of the tournament. Competitors will score for the relay following them.
COURSE OF FIRE: Tournament will consist of TWO 40-shot matches each day as follows:
SATURDAY AM & PM: Standard Rifle- 10 shots Chickens @ 40 meters
10 shots Pigs @ 50 meters- reduced targets
10 shots Turkeys @ 77 meters
10 shots Rams @ 100 meters
SUNDAY AM & PM: Hunting Rifle- 10 shots Chickens @ 40 meters
10 shots Pigs @ 50 meters- reduced targets
10 shots Turkeys @ 77 meters
10 shots Rams @ 100 meters
AGGREGATE: Combined scores of each day’s AM & PM scores
Shoot-off for ties will be held at the completion of each day’s tournament.
RULES: 2011 NRA Smallbore Rifle Silhouette rules will apply in Standard and Hunting Rifle classes
Gateway Rifle and Pistol Club “EMPTY CHAMBER INDICATOR” rule will be strictly enforced
Open bolt indicators are available for purchase at the GRPC main office.
CLASSIFICATION: NRA rules will apply. Unclassified shooters will compete as Masters unless two are present to make a class. Lone competitors will shoot in next higher classification.
Two competitors will make a stand-alone class.
AWARDS: All awards will be based on 80-shot aggregate. The winning Florida State Champion must be a
Florida resident. Match Champion Award will be given to Open Match Winner each day (who will
not receive a class award.) Class awards will be as follows: Three (3) places awarded in Master and AAA Class; up to Four (4) places will be awarded in AA, A, B, and Unclassified.
Awards will also be presented to High Senior, High Lady, High Junior for each day’s tournament. Competitors winning multiple awards, with the exception of Hi Animal, will choose the award they wish to receive. Daily match and aggregate awards will be awarded at the conclusion of the respective match for the day.
MATCH SCHEDULE:
Friday: Practice & Classification Match for unclassified shooters….…… noon to 5:00 PM.
Saturday: Practice…………………… 8:00 – 8:45 AM………Match begins promptly at 9:00.
Lunch provided between matches.
Sunday: Practice………………………8:00 – 8:45 AM………Match begins promptly at 9:00.
Lunch provided between matches.
GENERAL INFORMATION: Firing line is covered, please bring your own lawn chairs. Running water, soda machines, and restroom facilities are available at the range. Lunch will be provided each day for each registered competitor, and may be purchased for spectators for $8 each.
DIRECTIONS: Gateway Rifle and Pistol Club, 9301 Zambito Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32210 (904) 771-2937
From I-295 S toward Daytona; take exit 17 (FL-208 / Wilson Blvd), keep right; turn left on
C.R.213 / Old Middleburg Rd, go 1.3 miles; turn right on Noroad, go 1.2 miles; turn right on Zambito Rd; follow around curve, entrance to GRPC is on right; Silhouette range is past main office on the right.
ACCOMMODATIONS: Several hotels, restaurants, and fast food establishments are minutes away from the range on 103rd street (Jacksonville’s Westside) or are located just off I-295 at Exit 12
(FL 21S / Blanding Blvd., Orange Park). Here is a partial list of accommodations:
La Quinta Inn-Orange Park 8555 Blanding Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32244 (904) 778-9539
Super 8 Jacksonville/Orange Park 5959 Youngerman Cir E, Jax, FL 32244 (904) 777-0160
Red Roof Inn Jacksonville - Orange Park 6099 Youngerman Cir, Jax, FL 32244 (904) 777-1000
Hampton Inn Jacksonville-Orange Park 6135 Youngerman Circle , Jax (904) 777-5313
Country Inn And Suites 5945 Youngerman Circle E, Jax 800-596-2375, 904-772-7771
QUESTIONS, ADDITIONAL INFO, CONTACT:
HUGH MCCOMBS @ 904-309-1988
EMAIL: [email protected]
2012 FLORIDA SUNSHINE CLASSIC MATCH ENTRY FORM
NAME_________________________________________________NRA #___________________________
ADDRESS_____________________________________________FSSA/STATE member #______________
CITY__________________________________________ST_______________ZIP_____________________
PHONE___________________________EMAIL________________________________________________
CLASSIFICATION -- CIRCLE ONE –
STANDARD RIFLE: M AAA AA A B UNC
HUNTING RIFLE: M AAA AA A B UNC
CATEGORY: SENIOR LADY JUNIOR
ENTRY FEE: $75 for both Standard Rifle and Hunting Rifle, $55 for only one match
JUNIOR FEE: $65 for both Standard Rifle and Hunting Rifle, $45 for only one match
Entry fee includes fees paid to NRA, FSSA, lunches, target setters, (and t-shirt if entry is
received by March 2nd) Please enter early if you want a FREE souvenir t-shirt.
T-SHIRT SIZE: CIRCLE ONE: S M L XL XXL
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE ADDITIONAL SHIRTS, PLEASE PRE-ORDER HERE:
T-SHIRT QUANTITY/SIZE: ______S ______ M __¬____L ______XL ______XXL
ADDITIONAL SHIRT COST IS $14.00 PER SHIRT and MUST BE ORDERED BY MARCH 2nd. (Payable in advance or at tournament)
ENTRY FEE AMOUNT ENCLOSED: $___________________________
MAIL THIS FORM WITH PAYMENT TO :
HUGH MCCOMBS
813 ASHWOOD CT.
ORANGE PARK, FL. 32065
But atleast he won't have to be asked are we there yet like you ask ever so often! It's worse than going somewhere with my 4 year old cousin! 
And hamebone, he just THINKS he's stinkier than us.