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1 WV Shooting & Hunting News Official Publication of the West Virginia State Rifle and Pistol Association May 2014 Notes from the President Hi Everybody: We just completed our Annual Meeting (March 22) at Shock-N-All Recreation Center in Flatwoods, WV. The spaghetti dinner was good. We had about 48 in attendance. Our guest speaker was Jon Hammond, WVU Rifle Coach, speaking about their 16th National Championship and the teams visit to the White House. We also heard from Jim Kilgore, NRA Senior Field Representative, West Virginia; Western Virginia and Western Maryland. Elections were conducted during the business part of the meeting. Our new Secretary is Linda Gruver of Daniels. Treasure Amy Tenney was re-elected. A new District Director, Dave Gruver for District 9 was elected. He is replacing Steve Lindsay, a Past President and long time District Director. Steve says he wants to stay active and help the State Association. Thanks to Steve for all the years of service. Other District Directors reelected were District 1, Fritz Hemmpleman, District 5, Paul Bisher and District 7, Delores Williams. Welcome Linda and Dave Gruver of Daniels and congratulations to those re-elected. We had a short message from Lexi Rusnack, the NRA ILA liaison for WV. She said she enjoyed her visit and dinner. Mike Moore, Coach of the WV Jr. Shooters introduced Junior Robert McNair for his winning success at Camp Perry last year. Bill Shank, Coach of the Putnam Co. Small Bore Rifle team introduced Noah Barker for a clean sweep score of 400 w/23x s. Jon Hammond, WVU Rifle Coach Legislation: We have two gentlemen, JR Hill and Jim Pennington, that co-chair our legislative activities by monitoring Bills being introduced, responding to such issues we can t support and by contacting individuals to help support issues where we can. They have been very active. We are watching HB 3018, which if passed can increase taxes on ammo by 50% and 20% on firearms. You need to help by calling your Representatives now! Web-Site: Bear with us as we are in the process of re doing our web-site shortly. Clubs and Juniors: if you are planning to participate at our State Matches and go to Camp Perry for Nationals and could use some support, contact the State Association, your District Director or an Association Officer. Maybe we can help.

2 West Virginia Shooting and Hunting News May Page 2 Bill Shank presenting the Clean Sweep Award to Noah Barker. New Raffles: We are planning on new raffles for The ACP went over very well and we will try to add on an M1 Garand. We will be at Hunting and Fishing Days at Stonewall Jackson in September and the Charleston Hunt Show in January. Watch for details and for Tickets. Last years ACP Winner was Sandy Workman from Elkins. Shooting Seminars: We have had an offer from a Distinguished Shooter, Capt. Don Bartlett to teach High Power Rifle Classes at White Horse Range. We will consider some Pistol Classes also at little or no cost if there is interest. If interested contact one of the officers by June 30. Watch this Newsletter for schedules and events. Support us when you can. Thanks for your attention. Gary WINTER INDOOR 1800 BULLSEYE MATCHES Two winter indoor 1800 bullseye pistol matches were held in February and March of 2014 at L&S Indoor Pistol Range in Caldwell, near Lewisburg, WV. Each 1800 aggregate consisted of a match and a 900 center fire match shot at 50 feet. Eighteen individuals shot in the February match with two relays and nine shooters participated in the March match and one relay was fired. Lisa Hudnall, owner of L&S Indoor Pistol Range, was extremely pleased with the turnout and wishes to hold more monthly matches this November and January through March of Lee Godbey arranged and set the dates for each match and Dave and Linda Gruver assisted with the registration, scoring and recording of the matches. A special thanks is in order to Dave and Linda for completely running the match in March. Lee was very pleased with the number of shooters that turned out for these winter matches. He said that, it was a good way to keep in practice over the long winter months and it was also good to stay in touch with all the shooters across the state. Gratitude is extended to Jim Pennington for providing the registration and scoring cards and also assistance in how to write up a match bulletin. Vern Reichenbecher won the grand aggregate match held in February. William Murphy won the Master class, Vern won the Expert class, Jim Pennington won the Sharpshooter class and CJ King won the Marksman class. The grand aggregate winner in March was Dave Gruver. William Murphy won the Master class, again, and Don McKenzie won the Marksman class. A special thank you is extended to all the shooters that turned out this past winter to make these matches a great success. High hopes for another good shooter turnout is in order for this coming winter, weather permitting. Respectfully submitted by: Lee Godbey Raffle at Annual Meeting As noted above, Sandy Workman won the Ruger SR1911 gun raffle. Thanks to all who sold tickets and entered the raffle. The raffle was very successful raising in excess of $3,600 for the Association. We are planning another ACP raffle for the Annual Hunt and Fish show in September at Stonewall Jackson State Park. Match.22 Rifles Available for Loan The West Virginia State Rifle & Pistol Association has five (5) match grade Small Bore Rifles it will loan out to qualified shooters. Note: They are Winchester M52 s that are heavy for a small built person along with one Remington. Qualification: A. History of shooting participation. (has equipment) B. Classification Card. (optional) C. Secured Metal Gun Cabinet. D. Will or has participated in WV Matches.

3 West Virginia Shooting and Hunting News May Page 3 E. Has local support. (Parents, Gun club) F. Shoot in State Championships. G. Will need to sign an Inventory Receipt. (Shooter and Parent) Final approval issued by the Board of Directors. If interested contact any board member or Gary Bailey, President see contact list. West Virginia (Y.E.S.) Youth Educational Summit Program, Inc. The West Virginia (Y.E.S.) Youth Education Summit program is new starting in 2014, in conjunction with National Y.E.S.. Its purpose is to introduce high school sophomores and juniors to their state government and the roles that future generations of voters will play. A special emphasis is also placed on the benefits of firearms ownership. The main goals of this program are to give these students the opportunity to develop an awareness and desire to participate in all levels of government, learn about their state's unique heritage and history, and obtain a better understanding of volunteer organizations and how young citizens can become involved in serving their communities. Students spend three days October 16-19, 2014 in the state capital visiting with legislative and political leaders, and learning about their state's history by touring the Capital complex, Governors Mansion, museums and historical sites. In addition, students are introduced to various career opportunities, relating directly or indirectly to their interest in firearms, such as law enforcement or military service. Careers in wildlife and conservation are also included within this scope. Students also practice their public speaking and debate skills through carefully designed group exercises. Funding for the program comes primarily through grants from each state's State Fund Committee. Funding may also be secured through other sponsors or donors. The end result is that students attend Y.E.S. free of charge, though they are required to cover their own transportation costs to and from the program. The program teaches valuable leadership skills and promotes students to become involved as active citizens in their local community. State volunteer not only are they teaching today s youth about the history and mission of the NRA, but also cultivating communication and leadership skills that students will carry on with them for the rest of their lives. If you find you are interested in this, we are currently accepting applications from qualified high school sophomores and juniors to participate in The West Virginia (Y.E.S.) Youth Education Summit program. Application deadline is July 30, To request application contact: Rodney E Black West Virginia Y.E.S. Program, Inc. 14 Seminole Rd Huntington W.V The 2014 Shooting Season opened for Brassmasters with a Cowboy Action Match on April 13th, followed by the Mountaineer Regional Pistol Championships April 26th & 27th. Although the participation level was down from last year s regional, we still drew competitors from Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New York, Canada and throughout West Virginia. Brassmasters Tournament Officials have attributed the lower turnout to earlier tournament dates, competition by other matches/tournaments held during these dates and a scarcity of ammunition and reloading components. However, the two-day tournament experienced some good scores, a return of seasoned (old) shooters that have reentered conventional (bullseye) pistol competition after long hiatuses and several new shooters. Briefly, results of the Mountaineer Regional Championships are as follow: Brassmasters Mountaineer Regional Pistol Championship 2700 Bullseye Tournament Open Winner-Tom Mix, Ebensburg, PA 2nd Place Open Winner-Dave Gruver, Daniels, WV 3rd Place Open Winner-Tom Allen, Canvas, WV Winner Master Class-William J. (Murph) Murphy, Looneyville, WV Winner Expert Class-Jeff Lloyd, Cresson, PA Winner Sharpshooter Class-Kermit Workman, Lenore, WV Winner Marksman Class-C.J. King, Huntington, WV Open Winner Military Class-Maj. Thomas Smith, Elkview, WV

4 West Virginia Shooting and Hunting News May Page 4 Distinguished Revolver Leg Match Non-Distinguished 1st Place Herman Sage, Lerona, WV 2nd Place Jeff Lloyd, Cresson, PA Distinguished Gold- Vernon Reichenbecher, Huntington, WV EIC Service Pistol Leg Match Distinguished Gold-William J. (Murph) Murphy, Looneyville, WV Non-Distinguished 1st Mark Bentley, Barboursville, WV 2nd Jeff Lloyd, Cresson, PA Complete tournament results & scores are posted on the Brassmasters Web Site at: 66.htm wvshooter@hotmail.com or We are always looking to welcome new shooters. New NRA on line Course The NRA has a new on-line education course for Club Leadership Development. There will be more advance courses to follow. It is suggested that your clubs look into this course as well as the Officers and Directors of the WVSRPA. The following is the NRA advertisement for the course: Is your club looking for new leadership? Are you a current club officer and need an update? Check out the NEW NRA Club Leadership Development Online Course to obtain your NRA Approved Club Officer Certificate. The NRA Club Leadership & Development Online Course is designed to educate current and incoming club officers and leaders in club operations, programs, and membership development Mountaineer Regional Pistol Championship LITTLE KANAWHA RIFLE CLUB KICKS OFF 2014 GROUNDHOG MATCHES On April 27, the Little Kanawha Rifle Club held their first match of 2014 with 48 rifles shot in the course of the day. Targets are placed at 100, 300 and 500 yards with competitors shooting 5 shots at each distance for score. There are classes for various rifles: Custom, Factory Custom, Factory, Sporter and Semi Auto. For more information about match results, schedule and directions please visit our web site at LKRC.org or visit us on Facebook. If that doesn t work, feel free to contact J. R. Hill at Sign up today by visiting Contact Information for Our Senators Write, , and call Senator Manchin and Rockefeller and ask them to oppose any gun control scheme that would erode our 2nd Amendment right! Keep this contact information by desk and write, and call every time a new bill is introduced, one call will not end this madness! Senator Joe Manchin 303 Hart Senate Office Bldg Washington, DC

5 West Virginia Shooting and Hunting News May Page 5 Senator Jay Rockefeller 531 Hart Senate Office Bldg Washington, DC Upcoming Events Join WVSRPA and send us your event schedule if you would like it included in this newsletter. Brassmasters (shooting at White Horse Center) Jim NRA and CMP Conventional Pistol (Bullseye) Shooting Schedule West Virginia State Outdoor Pistol Championships 2700 plus EIC Service Pistol Leg Match & Distinguished Revolver Leg Match - Sept 20th & 21st-Range open Friday Sept 19th for sightin or practice 2014 Cowboy Action Matches-- June 22, September 7, and October Silhouette Matches---TBA Little Kanawha Rifle Club 2014 Groundhog Match Schedule The Little Kanawha Rifle Club has scheduled their Grounghog matches for Match dates are as follows: June 1 & 29, July 20, Aug. 10 & 24, Sept. 14 and the Friends of NRA Benefit match on Oct. 12. Registration begins at 8:30 and the match begins at 10:00. The range is located between Mineral Wells and Elizabeth just off of State Rt. 14 on the Camp Barb/Oak Hill Rd. Rifle classes include Custom, Factory Custom, Factory, Sporter and AR or other semi-automatics. The Sporter (12X maximum scope magnification) and AR classes only shoot for score at 100 and 300 yards. 500 yards is optional and does not count for score. All other classes shoot one fouling or sighter shot at 100 yards followed by 5 shots for score. Five shots are then fired in separate relays at 300 and 500 yard targets followed by an optional shot at an egg at 500 yards. Participation was great in 2013 and we look forward to another year of good shooting and fellowship. Additional information can be obtained by contacting J. R. Hill at or wvshooter@hotmail.com or by visiting our web site at Mountain State Sportsmens Association IR Rimfire Benchrest More information can be obtained by contacting J.R Hill via at: wvshooter@hotmail.com OR by visiting the benchrest.com website and clicking on the logo for IR Beckley Gun Club Matches are open to the public except where noted. For information contact: Bob Front at or frontb@suddenlink.net or James Long at Gun Match Jun 15; Jul 13; Aug 17; Sep 7; Oct 19 GSSF Match (GSSF members only) Aug 9-10 WVTA (LEO only) Sep 13 NRA Bullseye 1800 Aug 24 Other matches to be announced. Tuckers Creek Rimfire Rifle Club IR Rimfire Benchrest More information can be obtained by contacting J.R Hill via at: wvshooter@hotmail.com OR by visiting the benchrest.com website and clicking on the logo for IR Putnam County Gun Club Bulls Eye Pistol (Sandy Latimer ) June 1 st, June 22 nd, August 3 rd, September 7 th Matches begin at 9am CMP- High Power (Bret Hart ) June 15 th, July 20 th, August 17 th, September 21 st, October 19 th Matches begin at 9am. MULTI-GUN (Mike Thompson ) June 14 th, July 12 th, August 9 th, September 13 th, October 11 th Matches begin at 10:30am Cowboy Action - Kanawha Valley Regulators (Ed Clark ) SASS-WV State Black Powder Shootout- June 14 th, July 13 th,

6 West Virginia Shooting and Hunting News May Page 6 August 9 th, September 14 th, October 11 th, SASS- WV State Wild Bunch Champ.-October 19 th -20 th, Nov. 9 th Mandatory safety meeting starts at 9:30am. Matches begin at 10am. Smallbore Junior Program (Bill Shank ) Combo Prone & 3-P Smallbore Match, June 7 th -8 th, 9am WV State Conventional Smallbore Prone Championship, June 28 th -29 th, 9am WV State Conventional Smallbore 3-P Championship, Aug. 9 th -10 th, 9am Combo Prone and 3-P Smallbore Match, Sept. 13 th - 14 th, 9am USPSA (Gene Richmond ) June 22 nd, July 27 th, August 17 th, September 28 th, October 26 th Registration begins at 10am. Black Powder (Bob Belding ) June 28 th, July 26 th, August 23 rd, September 27 th Matches begin at 9:30am PCGC Picnic 11am to 3pm - Sunday, June 22nd Rifle Sight-In Day Open to the public with Range Officer assistance 10am to 4pm, Sunday, Nov. 9 th Youth Day Saturday, September 20 th Women s Only Basic Pistol Courses Contact Crystal Newman Salem Rifle and Pistol Club Benchrest Matches: Start time 2:00pm The matches will be held on the following dates, cost is $1.00 per round, start time 2:00pm 22 Rimfire: June 1, July 6, Aug 3, Sept 7, Oct 5 and Nov 2. The Oct & Nov matches start time will be 1:00pm. Centerfire: June 29, July 27, Aug 31, Sept 28 and Oct 26. The Sept and Oct matches will start at 1:00pm. Any questions, contact Kenna Williams at , Jim Nicholson at or Art Rohrbough Shotgun Calendar: Start time 2:00pm The Shotgun Shoots will be held on the following dates, cost is $3.00 per round, start time 2:00pm. Shoots scheduled for June 8, July 13, Aug 10, Sept 14, Oct 12 & Nov 9. The November shoot will start at 1:00pm. Any questions, contact Nick Pinti at Details to be announced. NRA Classes: Basic Pistol classes will be offered on Sept 13 one week after each WOT event. Check with Lorie Doll for class space availability at NRA classes: A RSO class is in the planning stage, date and time to be announced. If there is an interest in a specific class or any questions please contact Brian Satterfield at Women on Target: The club will have the Women on Target events this year on Sept 6. There will be NRA Basic Pistol classes offered on Sept 13. Any questions, contact Lorie Doll at Friday Night Fun Shoots: Start time 5:30pm Friday Night fun shoots will return on April 4 and continue through Oct 3. Start time 5:30pm until dark. A list of shoots will be available and posted at the range. Any questions, contact Art Rohrbough at or Jim Nicholson at Doddridge County 4-H: The range will be used by the Doddridge County 4- H on April 5. The 4H will be having their annual old fashion Turkey Shoot on this day. Any questions or for more details, contact Lorie Doll at Archery Shoots Dates: Archery Fun Shoots, three events are scheduled for July 12 and Oct 18. Start time 2:00pm The range will be closed during these events for safety reasons. Archery work day TBA. There could be some Friday evening archery shoots later this summer. Any extra shoots TBA. Any questions, contact Wade Balis at

7 West Virginia Shooting and Hunting News May Page 7 RMEF S.A.F.E. Challenge and NWTF Jake s Day: Start time 8:00am The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation S.A.F.E. Challenge and The National Wild Turkey Foundation Jake s Day will be held at the range on September 20 from 8:00am to 4:00pm. For more information contact Brian Satterfield at or Junior Moore Old fashion Turkey Shoots: Turkey Shoots will be held on the following dates, start time 10:00am. June 21, July 19, Aug 16, Sept 27, Oct 18 and Nov 1. For more information call Jeff Wade Special Shoots: Annual Mike K 22 match, June 28. Extra Sunday match: June 22, Aug 24, Sept 21 and Oct 19 Any questions, contact Art Rohrbough at or Jim Nicholson at White Horse Firearms and Outdoor Education Center Peeltree, West Virginia PO Box 2091 Buckhannon, WV whitehorsecenter@gmail.com yard IBS Jun 14 - Match s # 5 & #6 Aug 9 - Match s #7 & #8 Sep 13 - Match s # 9 & #10 Oct 25 Rain Date 600-yard IBS Jun 7 Match # 3 Aug 2 Match # 4 Sep 6 - Match # 5 Oct 4 Match #6 Oct 18 Rain Date High-Power 200,300,600 Across the Course Jul Aggregate WV State Championship High-Power Mid-Range 600 yard (Iron Any Iron) Jun 28 2 X 600 Jul 12-3 X 600 WV State Regional Match Aug 23 2 X 600 WV State Mid-Range 600 yd. Championship High-Power Long Range 1000 yard (Iron Any) Jun 29 2 X 1000 Jul 13-2X 1000 WV State Regional Match Aug 24 2 X 1000 WV State Long Range 1000 yd. Championship United Way 600 yard prone Charity Match Oct 11 Pistol Matches and Clinics All Pistol Events Sponsored by West Virginia Brassmasters Sep 20 & 21 WV State Outdoor Pistol Championship (Sep 19 Sight in Day Practice) Oct Pistol Match Varmint June 6 June 15 July 6 Cowboy Action June 22, September 7, and October 19 Friends of NRA Dinners 6/28/14 Greater Huntington Milton, WV Contact Carl Beatty Phone # carlbeatty24@gmail.com 8/9/14 Wayne County - Lavalette, WV Contact Carl Beatty Phone # carlbeatty24@gmail.com 9/6/14 WV Eastern Panhandle Inwood, WV Contact Thomas Hayden Phone # tnshayden@comcast.net 9/19/14 Seneca Trail - Lewisburg, WV Contact Lee Godbey Phone # lgodbey@suddenlink.net 9/20/14 Southern West Virginia Beckley, WV Contact Dr. Terry Kourey Phone # Wvglock@gmail.com 10/11/14 Allegheny Mountain Beverly, WV Contact Steve Purdum Phone # smokepole@suddenlink.net

8 West Virginia Shooting and Hunting News May Page 8 10/24/14 Blennerhassett Vienna, WV Contact Glenn M. Hanson Phone # ghm_57@hotmaiol.com Want contact information about your club in this newsletter? Join WVSRPA and send us your club s name, physical location, contact information, and website. Brassmasters Location: Buckhannon Contact: Jim Beckley Gun Club Location: Beckley Contact: Bob or frontb@suddenlink.net Ft. Boreman Rifle Club Location: Parkersburg Contact: Lewis Wetzel Rifle & Pistol Club Location: Wheeling Contact: fhempelmann@yahoo.com Little Kanawha Rifle Club Location: Located between Mineral Wells and Elizabeth just off of State Rt. 14 on the Camp Barb/Oak Hill Rd. Contact: J.R or wvshooter@hotmail.com Lumberport Rifle & Pistol Club Location: Lumberport Contact: Lee Mountain State Sportsmens Association Location: North of Parkersburg Contact: J.R or wvshooter@hotmail.com Putnam County Gun Club Location: Eleanor Contact: Dave Website: Salem Rifle and Pistol Club Location: Salem Contact: see Scheduled Events Tuckers Creek Rimfire Rifle Club Location: near Elizabeth Contact: J.R or wvshooter@hotmail.com WV Junior Marksmanship Team Location: Buckhannon Contact: Mike headspace50@aol.com White Horse Firearms and Outdoor Education Center The purpose of White Horse Firearms and Outdoor Education Center, a non-profit organization, is to educate our fellow citizens in the shooting sports and to provide a safe location to practice those sports View on Also: Location: Peeltree, WV Contact: Range office, whitehorsecenter@gmail.com

9 West Virginia Shooting and Hunting News May Page 9 West Virginia State Rifle and Pistol Association Decals We have Decals for sale: $2.00 each or 3 decals for $5.00 Contact Amy Tenney see the contact list. Amendment II A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. Public sentiment is everything. With public sentiment, nothing can fail; without it, nothing can succeed. Abraham Lincoln

10 West Virginia Shooting and Hunting News May Page 10 West Virginia State Rifle and Pistol Association President: Gary Bailey (Eleanor) Vice-President: Tom Hayden (Charles Town) Secretary: Linda Gruver (Daniels) Treasurer: Amy Tenney (Buckhannon) Board of Directors: Counties and Director District 1 -- Brooke, Hancock, Marshall, Ohio, Tyler, Wetzel Fritz Hempelman jagg1208@frontier.com District 2 -- Calhoun, Gilmer, Plesants, Ritchie, Wirt, Wood J.R. Hill wvshooter@hotmail.com District 3 -- Doddridge, Harrison, Lewis, Marion, Monogalia, Upshur Jim Canon cokevette@hotmail.com District 4 -- Barbour, Preston, Taylor, Tucker Lynn Burnside lw_burnside@yahoo.com District 5 -- Berkeley, Grant, Hampshire, Hardy, Jefferson, Mineral, Morgan Paul Bisher pbisher@comcast.net District 6 -- Jackson, Kanawha, Mason, Putnam, Roane, Clay Ed Nelson bullseye@citynet.net District 7 -- Braxton, Fayette, Nicholas, Pendleton, Pocahontas, Randolph, Webster Delores Williams edward.williams90@frontier.com District 8 -- Boone, Cabell, Logan, Lincoln, Wayne Vern Reichenbecher VReich2@aol.com District 9 -- McDowell, Mingo, Raleigh, Wyoming David Gruver dagruver@frontier.com District Greenbrier, Mercer, Monroe, Summers Lee Godbey lgodbey@suddenlink.net Committees Audit Delores Williams, Chairwoman edward.williams90@frontier.com Nominating Tom Hayden, Chairman tnshayden@comcast.net HP Rifle Don Bartlett boltgunner@cs.com Pistol Delores Williams edward.williams90@frontier.com SB Rifle Bill Shank wshank1@suddenlink.net Website & wvsrpa@gmail.com

11 West Virginia Shooting and Hunting News May Page 11 West Virginia State Rifle and Pistol Association P.O. Box 2504 Buckhannon, WV Membership Application Name Address City State Zip Phone DOB Address Are you an NRA Member? Yes No If yes, are you an annual or life member? Annual Life Has any of the above information changed since your last renewal? Yes No New Member Membership Dues: $15/year; $25/2 years; $35/3 years; $60/5 years; $100/Senior Life; $200/Life; Club Affiliation Dues: $20 per year Make checks or money orders payable to: WV State R & P A ORDER FORM for your Official West Virginia State Rifle and Pistol Association T-shirt Name Address City State Zip Phone number & address in case we need to contact you: & Shirt size and number of each Shirt without pocket: Medium Large X-large 2X Tan T-shirt with pocket: Medium Large X-large 2X Price: $15 for M, L, XL; and $17 for 2X Shipping: $3.95 per each shirt Amount enclosed: $ DO NOT SEND CASH Make checks or money orders payable to: WV State R & P A

12 West Virginia Shooting and Hunting News May Page 12 Thanks to the NRA for a recent grant in which we were able to have full color tri-fold brochures made. If you or your club would like to have some to share with others in your area, please contact us at wvsrpa@gmail.com or write to us at P.O. Box 2504 Buckhannon, WV and we will gladly get those in the mail to you. Help us spread the word about the State Association. West Virginia State Rifle and Pistol Association P.O. Box 2504 Buckhannon, WV Associated with: National Rifle Association and the Civilian Marksmanship Program -----