Gunsmoke. Enter ORPA s 2014 Sweepstakes. Akron Alumni Rifle. OSU Rifle Members Qualify For National Championships

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1 Gunsmoke The Official Newsletter of the Ohio Rifle and Pistol Association March 2014 Enter ORPA s 2014 Sweepstakes (TICKETS TO BE SENT IN APRIL) Page 3 Akron Alumni Rifle Page 7 OSU Rifle Members Qualify For National Championships Page 8 SERVING OHIO WITH PRIDE SINCE 1934 Ohio State Pistol Team Seniors: Nic Fujimura, Joe Totts, Aaron Tourigny, Jason Reineck, Alexandra Troester, Mariah Skiles, and Kimberly Hullings Buckeye Pistol Team to be Well Represented at NRA National Championship March by Donna Knisley, Assistant Ohio State University Pistol Coach The OSU Varsity Pistol Buckeyes received their official invitation to attend the NRA Pistol National Championship being held in Columbus, Georgia at Fort Benning March 9 14, Of the 15 shooting team members, 11 will be shooting for individual scores. All five teams qualified for scores that will count toward the winner of the NRA Pistol National Championship and Women s National Championship. INDIVIDUAL QUALIFIERS AND THE EVENTS THEY WILL SHOOT: Senior Aaron Tourigny Air Pistol, Free Pistol and Standard Pistol Senior Joseph Totts Air Pistol, Free Pistol and Standard Pistol Senior Jason Reineck Air Pistol and Free Pistol Junior Greyson McCaig Air Pistol, Free Pistol and Standard Pistol Junior Clay Beckholt Air Pistol, Free Pistol and Standard Pistol Freshman Quentin Cauffman Air Pistol, Free Pistol and Standard Pistol Freshman Seth Bearjar Air Pistol and Free Pistol Senior Kimberly Hullings Standard Pistol, Women s Air Pistol and Women s Sport Pistol Senior Mariah Skiles Women s Sport Pistol Freshman Elizabeth Buerling Women s Air Pistol and Women s Sport Pistol Freshman Elizabeth Szalajko Women s Air Pistol The five teams which qualified will consist of: 4 team members each in Open Air Pistol, Free Pistol, and Standard Pistol and 3 team members each in Women s Air Pistol and Women s Sport Pistol. The teams are chosen the day before the shooting event). The Open events (Free, Open Air and Standard) are scores of 60 shots and the Women s events are out of 40 shots in Women s Air and 60 shots in Women s Sport. For more Buckeye Pistol informaion visit

2 2 UPCOMING CMP EVENTS Monthly Airgun Match 19 October & 16 November CMP Western Games Phoenix, Arizona October CMP National Postal Airgun Championship Opens 1 November Open Public Airgun Tuesday/Thursday 5:30-8 PM Gary Anderson Invitational 7 December Camp Perry, Port Clinton INDEX OSU Pistol to Championships. 1 ORPA Sweepstakes... 3 Thanks to Barb & Alan... 4 OSU Pistol Record... 5 Portage-Summit F&S Club... 6 ORPA Pistol Championships... 6 Akron Alumni Match... 7 OSU Rifle Members to Champ. 8 Cowboy Scores... 8 Gunsmoke Printed Version Deadline: March 10, 2014 Electronic Deadline: March 25, 2014 Southern Ohio Field Rep. Dave Meszaros DMeszaros@nrahq.org Regional Director Bryan Hoover 185 Dur Mel Drive, Zanesville, OH - (740) bhoover@nrahq.org Northern Ohio Field Rep. Marc Peugeot County Road G., Bryan, OH - mpeugeot@nrahq.org If you have a story or photo that would be of interest to other members of the Ohio Rifle and Pistol Association, please submit them to Editor Rachel Scofield via at: gunsmoke@orpa.net or by mail at: P.O. Box 333 Pickerington, Ohio The Gunsmoke is published six times a year by the Ohio Rifle and Pistol Association, P.O. Box 43083, Cincinnati, OH , Robert Sacco, President. The Ohio Rifle and Pistol Association (ORPA) is a not-for-profit organization, incorporated under the laws of the State of Ohio as an educational group. Affiliated with the National Rifle Association of America, ORPA promotes safety in the use of firearms, and encourages interest and support of the many and various shooting disciplines. Reprint permission is granted to those who make the request to the editor in writing. All opinions expressed are those of the by-lined authors and not necessarily those of ORPA or Gunsmoke. CAUTION: All technical data in this publication, especially hand loading, reflects the limited experience of individuals using specific tools, products, equipment, and components under specific conditions and circumstances not necessarily reported in the article and over which ORPA has no control. The data has not otherwise been tested or verified by ORPA. The ORPA, its agents, officers, and employees accept no responsibility for the results obtained by persons using such data and disclaim all liability for any consequential injuries or damages. GUNSMOKE P.O. Box 333 Pickerington, OH 43147

3 2014 Ohio Rifle and Pistol Association Sweepstakes Winner s Choice of Prize in Order of Draw Drawing at ORPA Annual Meeting Nov. 8 Donation: One Ticket for $ Three Tickets for $ Six Tickets for $40.00 WINDHAM WEAPONRY SRC RIFLE MODEL R16M4FTT.223 Supplied by the Alliance Rifle Club alliancerifleclub.us M1 GARAND RIFLE Supplied by the Civilian Marksmanship Program The winner must comply with existing CMP rules that apply to the sale of M1 rifles. VZ 2000 SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE Donated by Ohio Ordnance Works Semi-automatic version of the original Czech VZ 58 built to comply with BATFE 922R ruling. Visit their table at all OGCA Meetings 1,000 ROUNDS S&B 9MM, 115 GRAIN FMJ AMMUNITION Donated by Ohio Ordnance Works Visit their table at all OGCA Meetings 500 ROUNDS AM EAGLE.223, 55 GRAIN FMJ/BT AMMUNITION Anonymous Donor CUSTOM HUNTING KNIFE Donated by Gary G. Smith Maker, Lynchburg, Ohio Individually made, 4" utility hunter blade, stag handle, blade made from ATS 34 stainless steel. Includes handmade leather sheath. Value $ (937) gsmith71@cinci.rr.com OGCA Meeting Table S7. When you purchase sweepstakes tickets, all proceeds go directly to support our junior shooting programs. Please visit our sweepstakes sponsors. Their generosity has provided six great prizes. To obtain additional tickets contact: ORPA PO Box Cincinnati, Ohio membership@orpa.net

4 4 Thank You for all Years of ORPA Service - Barb Smith & Alan Joseph by ORPA Past President Patrick D. Cherry I would like to congratulate Gwen Bailey on being the new ORPA Highpower Director and to reflect back a few years to around 1983 or 84. ORPA. was a different place. Highpower was a good old boys club that issued out the team rifles on friendship more so than the need of a qualified shooter. Some were even issued to non-competitive shooters and one was stolen and/or sold. In those days the rifles were on loan from the Director of Civilian Marksmanship (DCM) and a lost or stolen rifle was a major problem. ORPA s pistol and smallbore divisions had to support the highpower division. Things were so bad that I was elected President. Barb Smith Barb and Larry Smith had been running the Pickaway County Farmers and Sportsmen s highpower matches at Camp Sherman. Those matches were ran better than the ORPA matches at the time and were drawing shooters from coast to coast. When I took over as president it was obvious that many changes had to be made and the first was to appoint a new Highpower Director and I knew no one better than Barb Smith to do Alan Joseph the job. The job was to organize the people at hand to accomplish the mission. And Barb is an organizer. She agreed to take it for five years at the most. Looking back over the many years of outstanding service she and her staff gave and the level the program handles at its peak I think ORPA owes Barb and her staff a debt that can only be repaid by carrying the program to an even higher level. I hope the members give Gwen Bailey as much support as they have given Barb. Another dedicated ORPA officer to whom ORPA members owe a lot is Alan Joseph. When I took the presidency, Alan was the Membership Director and Newsletter Editor. The membership was run from a card file and Al had just taken over the newsletter from Penny Orth - another dedicated member from the past. The newsletter was typed and ran on a mimeograph machine. We got Al the first ORPA computer for the membership. Alan (like many of us) tends to overload himself. Much to his dismay I took the newsletter and gave it to someone with more time. I again apologize for that Al. All in all, Alan has done an outstanding job for not only ORPA but the shooting community in general. He has always been my personal hero as he is to those that shot for him at Xavier University and many who know what he has accomplished behind the scenes. Like us on Facebook! Search: Ohio Rifle and Pistol Association Visit Gary at every OGCA Meeting, Table S7.

5 5 OSU Team Shoots School Record at Midwest Collegiate Pistol Sectionals by Donna Knisley, Assistant Ohio State University Pistol Coach The Ohio State University Pistol Team hosted the Midwest Collegiate sectionals on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1. The scores fired at the ten collegiate sectionals around the country are sent to the NRA national collegiate office to determine the ten top open teams and five top women s teams to qualify to nationals. The Buckeyes (6467 a new school record) outpointed the University of Akron (5314), and Cedarville Univ (5004). Urbana University entered a partial team and scored a 908 in their first competition. The Bucks took firsts in all five events Free pistol 2015; Standard pistol 2176; Open Air pistol 2240 (a new school record); Women s Sport pistol 1612, and Women s Air pistol In individual competition, AJ Tourigny took Free pistol (535); Standard was won by Joe Totts (559); Joe also won Open Air (556). OSU s Kim Hullings took both Woman s Air (366) and Sport (560). These scores should qualify the team in all five events to Big 10 Scholastic Winners: Aaron Tourigny and Rachael Mullaney represent OSU at the Collegiate Pistol National Championships at Fort Benning, Georgia in March. Free Sectionals: Quentin Cauffman (3rd); Aaron Tourigny (1st); Joe Totts (2nd) Free Team: Clay Beckholt (5th); Joe Totts (2nd); Aaron Tourigny (1st); Quentin Cauffman (3rd); Jason Reineck (4th) Open Air Sectionals: Quentin Cauffman (3rd); Joe Totts (1st); Aaron Tourigny (2nd) Open Air Team: Kimberly Hullings (5th); Quentin Cauffman (3rd); Aaron Tourigny (2nd); Seth Bearjar (4th); Joe Totts (1st)) Sport Sectionals: Elizabeth Szalajko (3rd); Mariah Skiles (2nd); Kimberly Hullings (1st) Standard - Sectionals: Joe Totts (1st); Bryce Tucker (3rd); Kimberly Hullings (2nd) Standard Team: Quentin Cauffman (5th); Joe Totts (1st); Bryce Tucker (3rd); Greyson McCaig (4th); Kimberly Hullings (2nd) Women s Air Sectionals: Elizabeth Buerling (3rd); Elizabeth Szalajko (2nd); Kimberly Hullings (1st) Women s Teams: Mariah Skiles; Kimberly Hullings; Elizabeth Buerling; Elizabeth Szalajko

6 6 15 th Annual ORPA State of Ohio 2014 International Pistol Championships DATES: Friday & Saturday, April 4-5, 2014 PLACE: Converse Hall, 2121 Tuttle Park Pl. - Ohio State U., Columbus, OH EVENTS: Free Pistol, Standard Pistol, Air Pistol, Women s Air Pistol, Women s Sport Pistol, Male Sport Pistol (Male Sport Pistol not part of 3-Gun Aggregate) ENTRY FEE: $10.00 first event, $5.00 each additional event ORPA Featured Member Club: Portage-Summit Field & Stream Club Portage-Summit Field & Stream is comprised of about 100 members and a little over 100 acres of property adjoining the Berlin Reservoir public access area near Deerfield, Ohio. It features two trap ranges, one with a voice-activated thrower. It has a covered 50 yard smallbore pistol range and a 300 yard largebore rifle range with shooting berms at 100, 200, and 300 yards. Events listed on ORPA s calendar are open to the public; however, the members hold many club shoots where guests are welcome. The club conducts hunter education classes, NRA pistol (OH CCW) courses, and provides NRA-qualified instructors in pistol, rifle, and shotgun. The club hosts a Youthfest every August to expose year-olds to the shooting sports. This year s Youth Sportsfest will be Aug. 2. The members would be glad to accommodate anyone wanting further education or practice; however the best way to get training is to join the club. For more information visit: psfsclub.org or call Bill Bamler at (330) AWARDS: 3-Gun Open Aggregate (Free, Standard, Air), 2-Gun Ladies Aggregate (40 shot Air, Sport), Non-resident, 3-Gun Aggregate, and 2-Gun Aggregate Individual Events: Free, Standard, Air; Woman s Sport and Women s Air (Non-resident shooters are not eligible for individual events except sport pistol) TEAM COMPETITION: Any state may field a team in free, standard, and air for Interstate competition with awards. No limit on number of team members, three-high scores in each event to count for team aggregate, no team fee. NRA International Pistol Rules will apply. All resident participants must be members of ORPA (membership applications available at match) or visit Non-residents may shoot for 2 and 3-Gun non-resident awards & Sport Pistol Events can be shot in any combination Friday and Saturday. For more information, please visit the pistol page of or Ohio State Pistol Coach James Sweeney at sweeney.6@osu.edu. Purchase ORPA Patches & Lapel Pins Large patch (3.5 ) - 1/$4.00 or 2/$7.00 Small patch (2.5 ) - 1/$3.00 or 2/5.00 Lapel pin - 1/$5.00 or 2/$9.00 Sticker - $1.00 Life Member Sticker - $1.00 Inside Window Decal - $1.00 total enclosed: Mail this form along with check made payable to the Ohio Rifle and Pistol Association to: ORPA P.O. Box Cincinnati, OH

7 7 Akron Alumni Best the Current Zips at First Annual Alumni Match by Newt Engle, Akron Rifle Coach For those who didn t know. We recently held an Akron Alumni match where former UA Champions had a chance to come see the new facilities, tour the campus, and go head to head with our team. We had a GREAT time! One of the reasons participation in our sport drops a little after college is time. New jobs (we hope), families and all kinds of real world grown up responsibilities all take time. Thus, shooting gets pushed to the back burner. But our dedicated alumni, made the time. Many shot in the match, and some came to cheer for those shooting. I saw a whole lot of hand shaking, hugging and telling of stories (some of them actually true ). Even some alumni parents showed up to do what they have been doing for years. I have to admit, I was a little surprised at the turnout, and actually a little moved by the amount of fond memories which everyone brought with them. That s enough. I don t want to get too wishy-washy. And, oh yes, we shot a match! Putting my three current team members against the top four alumni turned out to be a mistake on my part. As both the Air Rifle and Smallbore Rifle Alumni teams spanked the current team. Guess I will have to rethink this for next year. This match idea was spawned by alumni Mike Naylon. Thanks a ton Mike! And who did all the work? None other than my four-year student athlete and now two-year assistant coach, Sarah Benjamin. Thank you Sarah! I don t say that near enough. Visit the Zips Photobucket page to view more photos of this and other team events. No password is needed, just scroll down to the season you wish to view. Have You Been Denied Veterans Benefits? We re here to get the results you deserve. Service-Connected Disability PTSD and TBI Gulf War Illnesses Chronic Diseases Agent Orange Exposure Correction/Upgrade of Disability Rating Increased Disability from VA Health Care Estate Planning for Veterans and Their Families Social Security Disability/SSI Elder Law and Life Care Planning Firearms Trusts Call today for a free consultation. Kenneth S. Kabb Veteran s Advocate Attorney KABB (5222) Chagrin Boulevard Suite 240 Beachwood, Ohio info@kabblaw.com

8 8 Ohio State Rifle Team Members to Compete in National Championship While Ohio State and Akron were not among the top eight teams who qualified for the 2014 National Collegiate Men s and Women s Rifle Championships, two Ohio State Rifle Team members received invitations to compete in individual events. Deanna Binnie qualified in the smallbore three-position category and Amanda Luoma qualified in the smallbore threeposition and air rifle category. The championships will be held at the Pat Spurgin Rifle Range at Murray State. Individual and team competitions in smallbore three-position (60 shots) will be held Friday, March 14. Individual and team competitions in air rifle (60 shots) will be held Saturday, March 15. Precision Shooting with the M1 Garand Good articles on accurizing the M1 plus some good stories. Send $ $3.00 s/h to: Roy Baumgardner 262 Swartz Road Akron, Ohio (330) ONE FREE TRAP ROUND AT HILLTOP SPORTSMAN CLUB For FREE lessons call Dale: (614) Darby Creek Rd. WILD BUNCH STONELICK REGULATORS - FEB. 22 Alias Category Final Time 1 El Tirador Modern * 2 Carson Modern Longshot Ace Modern Nylon Ryder Modern Dead Hand Hergert Modern Wilbur Green Rexroat 59er Grubsack Traditional Buckeye Bob Traditional *Clean Shooters BIG IRONS RANGERS - MARCH 1 Alias Category Final Time 1 Mean Gun Mark Wrangler Boaz Longhorn Gunfighter Carson Classic Cowboy * 4 Blackjack Beeson 49er Buffalo Dick Senior Gunfighter Ricochet Ryder Wrangler Blue Ridge Rooster 49er * 8 El Tirador Cowboy Blastin' Brad 49er Pocono Duelist * 11 7 Mile Tom Senior Gunfighter Wilbur Green Rexroat Senior Gunfighter Longshot Ace Duelist * 14 Light Horse Gunfighter Ruger Ray Duelist Dun Got a Gun Doug Classic Cowboy Wild Wyatt Wolf 49er Three Gun Jake Frontier Cartridge Ham Widagun Senior Duelist *Clean Shooters Attention Junior Shooters: Applications are now being accepted for the 2014 ORPA Scholarships. For more information, please visit: ORPA TRUSTEE MEETING April 6 at 9:30 AMVETS Post # Westerville Rd. Columbus, OH Advertise in Gunsmoke! Rates start at $ for a business cardsize space. For more information: gunsmoke@orpa.net