Gunsmoke. The Official Newsletter of the Ohio Rifle & Pistol Association April-May 2015

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1 Gunsmoke ORPA s The Official Newsletter of the Ohio Rifle & Pistol Association April-May 2015 The Ohio State University s Repeat National Championship Pistol Team - Front row: (Sophomore) Elizabeth Szalajko; (Sophomore) Elizabeth Buerling; Captain (Senior) Rachael Mullaney; (Freshman) Kara Moody; and (Freshman) Irina Andrianova, Back row (Left to Right): (Senior) Greyson McCaig; (Freshman) Mike Soklaski; (Sophomore) Seth Bearjar; Coach James Sweeney; (Sophomore) Nic Smith; Coach Donna Knisley; (Sophomore) Quentin Cauffman; (Senior) Clay Beckholt; and (Freshman) Glenn Zimmerman The Ohio State University Varsity Pistol Team won the National Championship so we have back-to-back wins! The championship marks the third time the Buckeyes have won a national title in open team competition, as we previously claimed open team titles in 2000 and In addition to the open team title: Freshman standout Irina Andrianova earned first place in women's sport pistol. With a score of 566 out of a possible 600 points, Andrianova captured her first individual national title of her collegiate career. Freshman standout Glenn Zimmerman earned 1st place in the 3-Gun Aggregate, where all three open events are added together and with his totals of 523 (Free Pistol 4th place), 554 (Standard Pistol 2nd place (tie-breaker)), and 557 (Air 8th place) he had an impressive score of 1634 (out of 1800) and captured his first individual national title of his collegiate career. All American Athletes: Free Pistol: 1st Team: Glenn Zimmerman, Seth Bearjar, Greyson McCaig 2nd Team: Mike Soklaski, Quentin Cauffman Honorable Mention: Clay Beckholt Standard Pistol: 1st Team: Greyson McCaig, Glenn Zimmerman, Irina Andrianova 2nd Team: Clay Beckholt, Quentin Cauffman Air Pistol: 2nd Team: Mike Soklaski, Irina Andrianova, Seth Bearjar, Greyson McCaig, Glenn Zimmerman Honorable Mention: Elizabeth Szalajko, Clay Beckholt Sport Pistol: 1st Team: Irina Andrianova

2 2 A Message From the President Bob Sacco I was recently reminded of the Good Ole Days when I was sent a copy of the 1997 ORPA match schedule at Camp Perry. A wonderful piece of nostalgia, oh, that we could go back to those halcyon days of yore. Well we can t, as much as any of us would like to we have to remember Camp Perry is not ours. Camp Perry is an active military facility and it s under the control of the U.S. Army. More specifically soldiers, who take orders and act accordingly. When ORPA was informed of changes to the 2015 Highpower Program our Camp Perry Liaison, Past- President Ralph Reichman, made several suggestions all to no avail. I have received a personal call from Base Operations Command assuring ORPA that the May and June dates are all that they can support with current cutbacks in funding and personnel. It has been suggested by some that we should write letters, make calls and generally raise hell about the loss of competition dates. I don t feel that would have any effect other than making some feel better about it. The Camp Perry staff is trying to do as much as they can with less and those are their orders. ORPA has come to look at Camp Perry as our home court - it is not. Gunsmoke went to press with dates ORPA had been told were confirmed but that were changed by the reality on the ground at Camp Perry. There will be no clinic this year but due to the hard work of our Highpower Directors Keith and Gwen Bailey and the patience and assistance of Chuck Rowe and his Board at Alliance Rifle Club the Bob Wright Memorial Long Range Match will be held at ARC in Malvern Ohio June 20, I will miss seeing some of you in the pits were I was stationed the last several years, but we will carry on and hope to bring the Clinic back soon. On a happier note the prize pool for the 2015 Sweepstakes to support ORPA Junior shooting teams is now firmed up. Alliance Rifle Club is again donating a modern sporting rifle, a Smith & Wesson M&P15 in.223 Rem. Our friends at Ohio Ordnance Works, President Bob Landis and his Sales Manager Alex Stevenson are providing a Remington R1 commander style 1911 pistol in.45 ACP. Custom knife maker Gary Smith is again donating a handmade knife and sheath. The CMP will make available an M1 Garand and 500 rounds each of.223 Rem and.40 S&W ammo are being provided by an anonymous donor. Please keep an eye out for your sweepstakes tickets and get them back in for a chance at these great prizes, as always all proceeds go directly to support ORPA Junior Shooting Teams. Don t be surprised to be sending those ticket returns to Morehead, Kentucky. Our long time Membership Director and Sweepstakes Guru, Alan Joseph, is now the Coach of the Morehead State University Rifle team which ended their 2015 season with a school record team score against the University of Kentucky. Go MSU Eagles. Get Your ORPA Patches & 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 a check made payable to the Ohio Rifle and Pistol Association to: ORPA P.O. Box Morehead, KY

3 Contents OSU Pistol National Champs... 1 President s Message... 2 Firearms Traveling Abroad... 4 Hunting Season ORPA Sweepstakes... 5 Pistol State Matches... 6 Alan Joseph - Xavier H. of Fame... 6 A Junior s Letter to Members... 6 Blackpowder Silhouette Matches... 7 ORPA Hunt Challenge... 8 Akron s Chezem Olympic Hope... 9 Pistol Bullseye Matches... 9 Smallbore State Champ Suppressors Legal for Hunts Annie Oakley Festival Full Bore Team Application OSU Rifle Members at NCAA ORPA Scholarship ORPA Trustee Apply NRA Membership ORPA Membership Calendar of Events ORPA Member Clubs ORPA Trustees & Officers Gunsmoke Deadline May 10 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 ORPA Trustee Meetings for 2015 The following dates are the ORPA Trustee Meetings for All ORPA Members are welcome to attend the meetings. ORPA is currently searching for new locations to hold these events. If your club is relatively central and has a meeting room to rent on the below dates, please Rachel Scofield at gunsmoke@orpa.net. The meetings begin at 9:30 am. September 13 November 7 - Annual Members Meeting Like us on Facebook. Search: Ohio Rifle & Pistol Association. CLUBS ADD YOUR EVENTS TO GUNSMOKE Please submit your events calendars to ORPA for inclusion in Gunsmoke and on Send your dates to gunsmoke@orpa.net. NRA Ohio Contacts 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 Southern Ohio Field Rep. Andrew Root P.O. Box 274, Carroll, OH aroot@nrahq.org Gunsmoke is published six times a year by the Ohio Rifle and Pistol Association, P.O. Box 1201, Morehead, KY , 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 injurieor damages. Gunsmoke P.O. Box 333, Pickerington, OH 43147, gunsmoke@orpa.net.

4 4 Changed Requirements for Traveling from the U.S. With Firearms Safari Club International has received information about changes in the requirements for hunters who wish to export/bring their firearms and ammunition with them when they travel to hunt outside the United States. SCI has been researching these new requirements in order to understand exactly why these changes are going into effect and what will be required of our members who wish to travel with their firearms and ammunition to hunt in other countries. A great deal of confusion still remains, but we are attempting to present members with some of the questions being raised and the answers we have discovered so far. Please note that the information below is not intended to serve as legal advice. Before traveling, SCI members are advised to consult directly with U.S. Customs and Border Protection and/or their own legal counsel: If a hunter wishes to temporarily export three or fewer non-automatic firearms from the United States and 1000 or fewer cartridges -- at the time of his/her departure from the U.S., he or she must declare the articles to a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer, present the Internal Transaction Number (ITN) obtained from the submission of the Electronic Export Information in the Automated Export System (AES) and present the firearms and/ or cartridges for a visual inspection to the CBP officer at the port of departure from the United States.The firearms and ammunition to be exported must be with the individual s accompanied or unaccompanied (checked) baggage or effects. The owner must declare that the firearms and/or ammunition to be exported are for his/her exclusive use and not for re-export or other transfer of ownership. The owner must state that it is his/her intent to return with the firearms/ammunition on his/her return to the United States. Proposed Changes for Ohio s Hunting Season By Don Hunter, ORPA Hunting Director Last year Ohio s deer hunting regulations made several big changes and again this year several big changes where proposed to Ohio s deer hunting regulations. After receiving public input about regulations proposed to the Ohio Wildlife Council on Feb. 11, modifications were made to some of the proposed season dates for the hunting regulations. These changes were presented to the Ohio Wildlife Council meeting. The council will vote on these amended proposals as well as all other fish and wildlife proposals at their next meeting, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). The youth deer-gun season has been proposed to remain in its current time frame of the third weekend in November. Comments from stakeholders during the ODNR Division of Wildlife s open house process revealed both support and a lack of support for moving the season, as well as a range of suggestions for a new time frame and some proposals to remove the season entirely. The division plans to engage sportsmen and women over the next year prior to recommending any changes to this season. The fall wild turkey season has been proposed to open on Oct. 10, two days earlier than the original proposal of Oct. 12.The proposed two days of gun hunting in December are Dec The newly proposed dates for muzzleloader season are Jan Comments about these seasons as initially proposed showed that a season the day after Christmas caused conflict with family and travel plans. Further, hunters wanted additional time between the two days of gun hunting in December and muzzleloader season. The proposed Jan muzzleloader season gives additional time between gun and muzzleloader hunting while staying within the time frame prior to the time most bucks start dropping their antlers. All other proposals remain unchanged from their original presentation at the Ohio Wildlife Council meeting on Feb. 11. The Ohio Wildlife Council will vote on proposals at its next regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, April 8. Visit wildohio.com for more information. ODNR ensures a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR website at ohiodnr.gov.

5 2015 ORPA Sweepstakes to Benefit Junior Shooters Winner s Choice of Prize in Order of Draw. Drawing at ORPA Annual Meeting Nov. 7 Donation: One Ticket for $10.00, Three Tickets for $20.00, Six Tickets for $40.00 S&W Model M&P 15 Sport Rifle.223 Caliber Supplied by The Alliance Rifle Club alliancerifleclub.us Remington R-1 Commander Model 1911 Pistol Donated by Ohio Ordnance Works Visit their table at all OGCA Meetings! M1 Garand Rifle Supplied by the Civilian Marksmanship Program. Custom Hunting Knife Donated by Gary G. Smith (937) gsmith71@cinci.rr.com OGCA Meeting Table S Rounds 40 S&W FMJ Ammunition Anonymous Donor 500 Rounds.223, 55 Grain FMJ/BT Ammunition Anonymous Donor 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 1201, Morehead, KY , or membership@orpa.net.

6 6 Pistol Shooters at State Matches Entered to Win New Pistol Each participant who shoots one of the ORPA pistol matches in 2015 (Indoor, Outdoor, and Governor's) earns a chance to win a pistol. The winning ticket will be drawn at the Service Pistol match in September. So a participant could earn as many as three chances to win. April 11 & 12 Ohio State Indoor Pistol Championship Oak Harbor Conservation Club June 7th Ohio Governor's State Pistol Championship Canton McKinley Rifle & Pistol Club August 16th Ohio State Outdoor Pistol Championship Canton McKinley Rifle & Pistol Club September 20th Ohio State Service Pistol Championship Canton McKinley Rifle & Pistol Club ORPA s Alan Joseph Inducted into Xavier Univ. Hall of Fame Alan C. Joseph, Jr. competed collegiately at Xavier from , and then served as head coach for the Xavier rifle team for 23 seasons. Under his coaching, the Musketeers appeared in 12 NCAA Finals and finished second in 2000 and Joseph was recently hired as the head rifle coach at Morehead State. 18 of Joseph s student-athletes won a total of 53 All-American honors. Two of his students, Jason Parker and Thrine Kane, competed in the 2000 Olympic games in Sydney, Australia. Parker also went on to compete in the 2004, 2008 and 2012 Olympics. Joseph led Xavier from its inception as a NCAA program in 1982 and guided the Musketeers to 14 consecutive top-10 finishes until the affiliation was discontinued in He continued to lead the program as a club until its finish in He was named Collegiate Rifle Coaches Association National Coach of the Year in 2000 and 2003 and was the recipient of the National Rifle Association Coach of the Year honors in 1991 and Alan Joseph competed collegiately at Xavier from , and then served as head coach for the Xavier rifle team for 23 seasons. Under his coaching, the Musketeers appeared in 12 NCAA Finals and finished second in 2000 and Joseph was recently hired as the head rifle coach at Morehead State. To Ohio Rifle and Pistol Association Members, I would like to thank you for your continued support over the past two years that I have shot on the junior team. It is a great honor to represent ORPA at the National Matches. We juniors have learned a lot through the program and have all become better shooters in the process. It has given me great drive to continue shooting knowing that there are people and clubs out there supporting us juniors. Again I appreciate the help from all the members, both in monetary support and in the coaching and instruction aspect. And a special Thank You to the Smiths and the Baileys for their behind the scenes administration work, to make it all happen for us. Sincerely, Austin Davis

7 7 500 Yard Black Powder Cartridge Rifle Silhouette Matches April 22nd, May 13th, June 17th, July 15th, August 12th, Sept. 16th, Oct.14th 8:00 am sign up firing starts 9:00 AM Sandusky Co. Sportsmen s Club 3950 State Route 600 Gibsonburg, Ohio scsclub.org Nick Takacs Director ( ), Robert Burmeister Asst. ( ) Our silhouette event follows the NRA Black Powder Cartridge Rifle Silhouette matches. With two major differences: our steel targets are suspended and we allow any safe smokeless or BP cartridge loads with plain base lead alloy bullets. Firearms are single shot rifles typical of 1800s. We shoot steel targets in 5 stages. Starting at 100 yards in offhand position. From there proceeding in 100 yards increments to 500 yards, WITH cross sticks for support in prone or sitting positions. Twenty minutes are allotted for each stage including sighting shots and 10 record shots at every distance. Everyone is encouraged to have fun make friends & lend assistance to newcomers. It is helpful if persons fire as a two person team as each can score and identify shot impact for the other. In case one enters singly arrangement will be made to help out. We refer to Empty Chamber Indicators as ECIs Firearms are not allowed to be handled or on firing line until instructed to do so by Range officer. Every firearm out of a case is required to have an ECI inserted into open chamber at all times. The exception is for rifles engaged in live fire. When taking your rifle to line, always point muzzle in safe direction, preferably straight up. When you have fired your ten record shots, insert the ECI and remove firearm from the line. This helps in rotating relays. Any unsafe act will be brought to violator s attention and immediately corrected. A second violation will result in disqualification and forfeiture of entry fee. New participants will receive the standard pre-match safety briefing. Time will be taken to discuss their preparedness for event including safe ammunition, rough sight settings, dealing with mechanical malfunctions, scoring and proper procedure. Spectators will really enjoy observing this sport! There is a loud report (hearing and eye protection required same as participants) from a shot heading down range to the steel target, followed by a smack and gyration of these targets. That is when a well-placed shot makes contact. Ear and Eye protection along with folding chair and binoculars or spotting scope should be standard equipment. When shooters are called to line the Spectators must retreat at least 20 feet behind the match participants and keep conversations to a subtle tone. Parking for Spectators on range should not interfere with the conduct of the event.

8 8 Snowy Day for 2015 ORPA Pheasant Hunt Challenge Nearly a half foot of fresh snow fell March 1 for ORPA s 2015 Hunt Challenge at Brier Oak which added to what was already on the ground from February. Tentatively we hope to hold 2016 Hunt Challenge Sunday 6 March, check with Don at hunting@orpa.net to confirm this date or for more information. Tim Riley & Mike Riley won the Flushing Class with their lab Brodie as the Champion and their other lab Banker in 3rd place. Keith Risner won the Pointing class with his dog Lady, and his other dog Bo placed 3rd. The Civilian Marksmanship Program Not pictured is Dan Talarcek & Steve Talarcek a father son team that took 2nd place in the Flushing Class with their lab Bear. To Promote Firearm Safety and Marksmanship Training with an Emphasis on Youth. Also not pictured is Chip Hopkins with his dog Brut who took 2nd place in the Pointing class.. Precision Shooting with the M1 Garand Advertise in Gunsmoke: Prices begin at $25.00 per issue for a business-card size space or $ per year. ORPA will design the advertisement or you may provide the art camera-ready. Please contact Gunsmoke Editor Rachel Scofield at gunsmoke@ orpa.net for more information. Good articles on accurizing the M1 plus some good stories. Send $ $3.00 s/h to: Roy Baumgardner 262 Swartz Road Akron, Ohio (330)

9 9 Akron s Chezem Possible for 2016 Olymoic Games By ORPA Collegiate Director & Akron Rifle Coach Newt Engle As a member of our US Olympic National Development Rifle Team, Akron s Matthew Chezem was invited to a selection match used to determine who will be earning the coveted invites to the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio. In this two day event Chezem fired a respectable on Day 1. To put things in perspective, a 621 is respectable, but it is pretty well established that to be a serious contender a score of 625 or higher would be required. Thus, Chezem s Day 1 score was not bad, but he knew he would have to turn it up a notch on Day 2. Especially since while training on the Akron range last week Chezem was able to fire some impressive shots, including a test match eclipsing the 628 mark. However, Chezem was keenly aware of the fact he was training on a 50 foot indoor range by himself, while on match day he would be on the 60 point outdoor, 50 meter Army Marksmanship Range, side by side with the US Olympians. The training and determination paid off big today on Day 2 with Chezem s smoking hot score of This placed Chezem in 3rd place on Day 2, and 4th place overall at this match. Matt is every coaches dream, states coach Newt Engle, Matt is one of the most focused and determined athletes I have ever worked with. Some athletes may crumble under pressure, but for Matt, he can turn it around and make pressure work to his advantage. The higher the heat, the more determined Matt becomes. Will this be enough to earn a trip to Rio in We won t know for a while, but this strong finish will go a long way towards getting noticed. Either way, we are proud to call Matt Chezem a part of our Zips family SPRING SMALLBORE BULLSEYE MATCHES OSU Range Converse Hall 2121 Tuttle Park Place (Corner of Lane & Tuttle Park) There is no free parking on campus Please purchase permit at kiosk (614) (Donna s cell) April 6, 13, 20, 27 May 4, 11, and 18 (May 18 only 2 relays with banquet following) Range Opens: 5:00pm Shooting begins at 6:00pm or when line is full Entry Fee: $3.00/match 3 Relays/night

10 Gunshow at the Lowellville Rod & Gun Club Off Route 224, 1.5 miles from PA State Line April 18 & 19-9 am to 4 pm The Mahoning Valley Gun Collectors For more information, call Bill: Want to be a BETTER pistol shooter? Junior and Adult Loaner Equipment and Training Available Come try the Knox County Air Pistol League League meets on Tuesdays 5 to 7pm Basement of 4H building Tuesday Evenings, 4H building 401 West High street Inexpensive family fun Air Pistol Shooting an Olympic Sport for Everyone! Seniors, Juniors, Adults, Ladies We meet every Tuesday from 5 pm to 7 pm at 401 West High Street, Mount Vernon OH Contact Dan Pauley: or dan.pauley@siemens-adgt.com Bring this ad for a FREE Trap Round at Hilltop Sportsman Club Darby Creek Road, Orient, Ohio For FREE lessons call Dale: (614) Visit Gary at every OGCA Meeting, Table S7. Indoor Pistol at Warren Gun Club The NRA has approved the Warren Gun Club s application to hold seven 1800 indoor pistol matches. The director is David W. Bowser The matches are held the third Sunday of each month October 2014 thru April 2015, The match dates are October 19th, November 16th, and December 21st in 2014 and January 18th, February 15th, March15th and April 19th in ORPA JUNIOR HIGHPOWER MEMBERS TO SHOOT IN 2015 FOR FREE ORPA Highpower will use its portion of the Annual Sweepstakes profits to waive all entry fees for all junior ORPA members to CMP and NRA Ohio events. Contact highpower@orpa.net for more information.

11 11 OHIO OUTDOOR SMALLBORE REGIONAL & STATE CHAMPIONSHIP The Herb Kriedler Memorial Match By Russ Evans, ORPA Junior Smallbore Director SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2015 Prone Practice may be available Sat. June 20 - Sponsored by ORPA LOCATION: Fish & Game Club of Vienna, covered firing line rifle range, St Rt 193 Vienna OH across from Youngstown Warren Regional Airport (Just north of the airport entrance.) ELIGIBILITY: Adult and junior shooters who are members of ORPA or their respective state association. Membership in NRA is not required. Teams will consist of 4 firing members and represent either a club, Rule 2.11, , a law enforcement agency, Rule 2.14, a Regular Service Unit, or a Reserve Unit (including National Guard) Rule Team captain and/or coach may be a firing member of the team. CLASSIFICATION: NRA classification will be used. Unclassified competitors shall fire as Masters. Class and Category must be on entry. ENTRY FEE : Package entry fee, including fees for all matches and registration is $ A combined prone/3 position match fee will be $ Team fees are $ Entries limited to 40 competitors. Late Fee--$5.00 after 6/08/15. ENTRIES: At least 8 individual entries must be reported to NRA for a Regional Championship. Send to Russell Evans, 150 Fifth Ave., Hubbard, Ohio Phone rvevans1@juno.com. Make checks payable to the Ohio Rifle and Pistol Association. Entry must be made on official entry form (available on the smallbore page of orpa.net or by requesting via the above contact information) or NRA SR-1 card and shall include all requested information and phone number. AWARDS State Champions must be Ohio residents as determine by Rule Ohio resident winners names shall be engraved and the permanent trophies retained. NRA Regional souvenir pins will be provided. To the winner, 2nd and 3rd overall medallions (provided entries warrant) and the winning team awards in the team matches are furnished by the NRA. ORPA will provide award certificates for all fired and aggregates matches. Sponsor will post an awards schedule after entries have closed and before the tournament begins. NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP CREDIT AWARD: Certificates for 50% off Camp Perry or the National Metric Championship entry fees are awarded to Class Winners. Only one award may be earned per class. At least 10 shooters must be in a class to win a certificate. Classes may be combined upward to make a class of 10 shooters. Regionals of less than 10 shooters are not eligible for the NRA National Smallbore Rifle Championship Certificate. Certificates are won in NRA Conventional/Metric Prone Regionals and in NRA 3 Position or Conventional Position Regionals. Only one Prone certificate may be won per year. Only one Position certificate may be earned per year. A shooter may earn one prone and one position certificate per year and both certificates may be applied to the National Smallbore Rifle Championships if a shooter desires to shoot both championships. Certificates may be passed down to the next lower shooter in a class at the same Regional Tournament. Certificates are the property of the NRA who may refuse to honor any certificates for any reason. BULLETINS: RULES: Each competitor will receive a match bulletin. NRA Smallbore Rifle Rules will govern throughout. NRA official targets will be used. Challenge fee of $1.00 will be charged for each challenge made. EYE AND EAR PROTECTION ARE MANDATORY FIRING TIME: Firing will begin at 9:00 a.m. MATCH SCHEDULE : Match 1-40 shots - 50 yards A/23 TARGET ----Metallic Sights Only Match 2-40 shots - Dewar Course A/23, A/25 TARGETS ---Metallic Sights Only Match 3-40 shots yards A/25 TARGET Adults Any Sights Match 4-40 shots - 50 yards A/27 TARGET Adults Any Sights Match 5 - Aggregate of Matches 1-4 Match 6 - Team Match - Unfired aggregate of Matches 1-4 ***Please note the change in order of firing and the requirement with the new NRA Rules changes for 08 of metallic sights for Matches 1 & 2. This competition will determine the Ohio State Adult and Junior Prone Champions. It will also determine the members of the Ohio State Junior and Adult Prone Teams for the 2015 National Matches.

12 Suppressors Legal for OH Hunts By Don Hunter, ORPA Hunting Director Some Ohio hunters will get a rest for their eardrums with the passing of a bill by the Ohio Senate on Dec. 9, 2014, and the Ohio House on Dec. 10. The new bill combines parts of three other bills aimed at changing the gun laws in Ohio. This new bill, Sub. HB 234, passed in the Senate with a 24-6 vote and then in the House with a vote, will allow hunters to use suppressors when hunting, bringing Ohio gun laws in line with other states that allow hunting with suppressors. Suppressors help to lower the sound of a gunshot from hearing-damaging levels to a more comfortable noise level. This bill will take affect this year but be aware there are Federal Laws regarding the possession of silencers and anyone in violation can be subject to mandatory prison terms. Be sure to have all required Federal Permits / stamps know Federal Laws regarding possession and Ohio Law. Note I said possession as one can be in violation of numerous laws just for possessing a silencer. Stay safe & stay legal! 12 July York Woods Honoring Darke County s Famous Daughter. Located just a few miles north of Greenville at the intersection of State Route 127 and State Route 242. Join us for the Festival Parade and Activities. Free admission and parking! This year the Ohio Rifle & Pistol Association (ORPA) is a supporter of the Annie Oakley Festival. Please stop by ORPA s membership booth!

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14 14 Two Buckeyes Compete in the Smallbore NCAA Championships From the Ohio State Athletic Department Ohio State s Drew Cheezum and Remington Lyman each turned in solid performances over the weekend at the NCAA Rifle Championships in Fairbanks, Alaska. Cheezum finished 20th overall in the air rifle competition and took 19th in the smallbore while Lyman was just ahead of him in 18th place in smallbore. Both Lyman and Cheezum scored 577 in the smallbore as Lyman finished with 25 center shots and Cheezum with 24. In the air rifle, Cheezum posted a score of 589 which was his fourth-best score of the season. Drew and Remington put in very solid performances in smallbore at the NCAA Championships, said head coach Ryan Tanoue. For both of them it was their first NCAA Championship experience and I felt they handled it extremely well. Although their scores were a few points short of the level necessary to qualify for the finals competition, they both performed at a level representative of their skills and their season. In air rifle Drew had another solid performance and handled the pressure of the closing day of the championship. Overall both Remington and Drew did a fantastic job of representing Ohio State and showcased the skill and talent of our team. Sophomore Deanna Binnie also received some recognition over the weekend as she was named honorable mention All-America in smallbore by the NRA. It was the first All-America honor of her career. Binnie had a team-best average for the season. Looking back on the season I want to first congratulate West Virginia on their 17th NCAA Championship, said Tanoue. It was an extremely tight match that went down to the final shots which made this year s championship extremely exciting and intense. I also want to applaud the University of Alaska, Fairbanks not only for their second place team finish but also for the fantastic job they did in hosting the 2015 NCAA Championships. I felt everything was top notch and they have raised the bar as to what we will expect at future Rifle Championships. For our team there is a lot to look forward to as we head into the offseason, Tanoue continued. We will return our entire travel team from this season including our two NCAA Championship competitors as well as Deanna Binnie who was named All American in smallbore. We will also be adding several high performing incoming freshman to that group which will only strengthen our depth, expectations and performance level for next season. I am looking forward to a productive spring and summer for our athletes on and off the range. ORPA Membership Will Benefit Your Club Clubs that are members of ORPA benefit in multiple ways. Each year member clubs receive two free individual memberships to gift however the club deems fit. Those individual memberships have a combined value of $60.00! A larger benefit clubs receive is the free exposure they receive through Gunsmoke and Member clubs may submit their events for inclusion in ORPA s calendar. In addition, clubs may submit news of upcoming events in the form of articles for the newsletter and they may submit photos, articles and/or scores for publication in the newsletter. Advertising rates in Gunsmoke start at $25.00 for a business card-size space while some member clubs fill entire pages with their news for no cost. Club memberships to ORPA cost $30.00 per year or three years for $75.00 If your club is already a member of ORPA, please remember to take advantage of all the benefits the membership offers by submitting your event news to Editor Rachel Scofield at gunsmoke@orpa.net. If your club is not yet a member, please contact Membership Director Alan Joseph at membership@orpa.net.

15 15 ORPA Junior Members Apply Now for the Donna J. Memorial Scholarship ORPA is again providing two scholarships for junior members. The scholarship program is named for a longtime junior club coach from the Erie County Conservation Club and ORPA trustee. Each scholarship recipient will be awarded $ to help fund enrollment in a trade school, community college, or two or four-year educational program. Interested students should be an ORPA individual member and competitor for at least the last two years. They will need to furnish three letters of recommendation, including one from their coach or instructor. Each student will also supply a high school transcript to demonstrate a Grade Point Average of at least 3.0 during their junior and senior years. Applicants should provide a typed statement describing their post-high school goals. This statement can also include detail of the student s other activities, including school extra-curricular, work experience, and community service. An application is available at Please note that scholarship winners do not need to compete on a collegiate team. ORPA is interested in rewarding junior members who share an appreciation for the shooting sports and can positively represent the organization. Applicants must submit the necessary information to the Scholarship Committee by Sept. 1. Please contact the committee if you have any questions. Donna J. Deal Memorial Scholarship Fund c/o James Scofield PO Box 333 Pickerington, OH (614) scholarship@orpa.net Become an ORPA Trustee For any organization to serve its members it must know what the members interests are. One way that ORPA accomplishes this is through its 33 elected trustees. Using their experience, ideas and energy; trustees serve as a communications link between the association, their clubs and the shooting community. The trustees formulate the policies, programs and procedures that make our state association responsive to its members interests. This is an ongoing process. Trustees are elected at the November annual meeting and serve a threeyear term. We are looking for a variety of people from all disciplines so that the association may better serve its members. You can work within the committees for each discipline or find your interest in other areas, such as women s issues, legislation, hunting, education, etc. There are four trustee meetings during the year, usually held one Sunday during January, March, September and November. Is there an ORPA member our there who would like to be an ORPA trustee? If so, please download the nominating form at net. An individual must be either a REGULAR or LIFE member of the association to qualify. ASSOCIATES are not eligible. To apply, members must complete the form and send along with a resume to: Marlene Miller 471 Rousch Court SW New Philadelphia, OH The deadline to submit petitions and resumes is Aug. 15. ORPA always seeks input and participation from its members to help keep us among the top state associations. In the past, we have been the recipient of many awards and with your help we will continue to excel. If you have any questions or comments, please call Marlene at (330) Advertise in Gunsmoke! Prices begin at $25.00 per issue for a business-card size space or $ per year. ORPA will design the advertisement or you may provide the art camera-ready. Please contact Gunsmoke Editor Rachel Scofield at gunsmoke@ orpa.net for more information. In 2015 ORPA Junior Members Shoot ORPA Highpower Matches for FREE!

16 Gunsmoke April-May 2014 National Rifle Association of America NRA-2000 Date If renewal, give NRA ID# Name: Mr./Mrs./Ms. Street: City: State: Zip: Birth Date: Day Phone: Payment Information: Check or Money Order Visa Cash American Express MasterCard Discover Account # Expiration date: Amount due: Member signature (credit card only) Membership Application NRA Field Representative Recruiter #C012373F Check desired membership: 1 year $35.00 Junior (under 21) 1 year $ years $60.00 Junior Life Member $ years $85.00 Distinguished* $ years $ Disting. Life Member $ Life Member $1,000 1 year InSights only $15.00 Other magazine $35 Choose one magazine you wish to receive monthly as part of your membership: American Hunter American Rifleman InSights* Guardian *InSights magazine available only to Junior members. Contributions, gifts or membership dues made or paid to the National Rifle Association of America are not refundable or transferable and are not tax deductible as charitable contribution for Federal income tax purposes. Mail to: NRA PROCESSING CENTER P.O. Box Palm Coast, FL Ohio Rifle and Pistol Association - membership@orpa.net Name (print): NRA# (if available): Street: City: State: Zip: County: Phone: CHECK ONE: Renewal CHECK ONE: Newsletter New $ Total Memberships $ Legislative Donation $ Junior Program Donation $ Total Enclosed MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE AND MAIL TO: Ohio Rifle and Pistol Association P.O. Box Cincinnati, Morehead, Ohio KY OR APPLY ONLINE VIA CREDIT CARD AT: U.S. Mail Version TO PAY VIA CREDIT CARD Name on card: CHECK ONE: VISA MC Total Amount to be charged: MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Check desired membership: q 1 year $30.00 $25.00 q 3 years 3 years $80.00 $65.00q 5 years 5 $ years $ q Junior (under 21) 21) 1 year 1 year $8.00 $ Date - Date of Birth: of Birth: q Life Membership $ $ Date - Date of Birth: of Birth: q Installment Life $ $ (Five $82.00 $ payments, one 1every three 3 months) q Senior Life (age 60+) $ $ q Installment Senior Life $ $ (Five (Five $50.00 $62.00 payments, one 1every three 3 months) q Associate (Spouse of of Member) 1 year ) $15.00 $12.00q Assoc. 3 years $40.00 q Assoc.3 5 years $30.00 $65.00 q Assoc Associate Life $250.00Life $ q Assoc. Associate Installment Life $ (Five $42.00 (Five payments, $52.00 payments, one every three 1every months) 3 months) Gold Life Membership q Currently not a a life life member $ $ q Upgrade from life life member $ $ Silver Life Membership q Currently not a a life life member $ $ q Upgrade from life life member $ $ Bronze Life Membership q Currently not a a life life member $ $ q Upgrade from a life Life member Member $ CLUB OR ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP q 1 1 year $30.00 $25.00 q 3 years 3 years $75.00 $60.00 DUES ARE NOT TAX-DEDUCTABLE Card number: Expires:

17 17 Calendar of Events - to add your club events, please Gunsmoke@orpa.net. April 11 9:00 AM High Power Rifle Clinic Ashland Lake Gun Club :00 AM Skeet Ashland Lake Gun Club :00 AM Trap Ashland Lake Gun Club 11 Ohio State Indoor Pistol Championship Oak Harbor Conservation Club pistol@orpa.net 12 9:00 AM Highpower Rifle Shoot Youngstown Rifle & Pistol Club :00 PM High Power Rifle - NMC 200 yd Ashland Lake Gun Club 12 Ohio State Indoor Pistol Championship Oak Harbor Conservation Club pistol@orpa.net 13 5:00 PM Spring Bullseye League Ohio State Range - Converse Hall sweeney.6@osu.edu 14 5:00 PM Trap Shoot Portage-Summit Field & Stream Club :00 AM Mahoning Valley Gun Show Lowellville Rod & Gun Club Bill (330) :30 AM Tactical Rifle Ashland Lake Gun Club :00 PM Subgun Ashland Lake Gun Club :00 AM Mahoning Valley Gun Show Lowellville Rod & Gun Club Bill (330) :00 AM 22 Long Range Youngstown Rifle & Pistol Club :00 PM High Power Rifle - NMC 200 yd Ashland Lake Gun Club :00 PM Spring Bullseye League Ohio State Range - Converse Hall sweeney.6@osu.edu 21 5:00 PM Trap Shoot Portage-Summit Field & Stream Club :00 AM 500 yd Black Powder Cartridge Silh. Sandusky Co. Sportsmen s Clun :00 AM USPSA Practical Pistol Match Portage-Summit Field & Stream Club :00 AM IDPA Clinic Ashland Lake Gun Club :00 AM Trap Ashland Lake Gun Club :00 PM Bowling Pins Ashland Lake Gun Club :00 PM Spring Bullseye League Ohio State Range - Converse Hall sweeney.6@osu.edu 28 5:00 PM Trap Shoot Portage-Summit Field & Stream Club May 2 8:30 AM NRA Approved SB & AR Coach Class Fish & Game Club of Vienna rvevans1@juno.com 3 8:30 AM NRA Approved SB & AR Coach Class Fish & Game Club of Vienna rvevans1@juno.com 3 9:00 AM 22 Sporter Youngstown Rifle & Pistol Club 4 5:00 PM Spring Bullseye League Ohio State Range - Converse Hall sweeney.6@osu.edu 5 5:00 PM Trap Shoot Portage-Summit Field & Stream Club :00 AM Trap Ashland Lake Gun Club :00 AM Skeet Ashland Lake Gun Club 9 NRA Regional HP Match Solon Sportsmen Club :00 PM Spring Bullseye League Ohio State Range - Converse Hall sweeney.6@osu.edu 12 5:00 PM Trap Shoot Portage-Summit Field & Stream Club :00 AM 500 yd Black Powder Cartridge Silh. Sandusky Co. Sportsmen s Clun :00 AM CMP Match Portage-Summit Field & Stream Club :30 AM Tactical Shotgun Ashland Lake Gun Club :00 AM Highpower Rifle Shoot Youngstown Rifle & Pistol Club :00 PM Bowling Pins Ashland Lake Gun Club Attention ORPA Member Clubs - Submit Your Events Now! Once you have compiled your 2015 schedule of events, please submit the list to Gunsmoke Editor Rachel Scofield for inclusion in ORPA s newsletter and website. The deadline for the June-July edition of Gunsmoke is May 10. You may submit the information by at gunsmoke@orpa.net. If your club is not yet a member of ORPA, please visit the membership page of to sign-up. ORPA Club members benefit by receiving two free individual memberships, free inclusion of club events into ORPA s calendar and free publication of event stories and photographs in Gunsmoke.

18 18 May 18 5:00 PM Spring Bullseye League Ohio State Range - Converse Hall sweeney.6@osu.edu 19 5:00 PM Trap Shoot Portage-Summit Field & Stream Club :00 AM USPSA Practical Pistol Match Portage-Summit Field & Stream Club :00 AM Skeet Ashland Lake Gun Club :00 AM Trap Ashland Lake Gun Club :00 PM Women s Trap Ashland Lake Gun Club yd Mid-Range Prone & F-Class Solon Sportsmen Club :00 PM Trap Shoot Portage-Summit Field & Stream Club :00 AM IDPA - Classifier Ashland Lake Gun Club :00 AM High Power Rifle - NMC 200/300 yd Ashland Lake Gun Club :00 PM High Power Rifle - M1A Match Ashland Lake Gun Club 30 NRA Regional Highpower Individual Camp Perry highpower@orpa.net 31 CMP (Leg) EIC Match Camp Perry highpower@orpa.net 31 CMP Garand/Springfield/M1 for Vets Solon Sportsmen Club June 2 5:00 PM Trap Shoot Portage-Summit Field & Stream Club 6 9:00 AM D-Day Ashland Lake Gun Club 7 9:00 AM D-Day Garand Match Youngstown Rifle & Pistol Club 7 Ohio Governor s State Pistol Champ. Canton McKinley Rifle & Pistol Club pistol@orpa.net 9 5:00 PM Trap Shoot Portage-Summit Field & Stream Club :00 AM Skeet Ashland Lake Gun Club :00 AM Trap Ashland Lake Gun Club :30 AM Precision /200 yd Ashland Lake Gun Club 13 NRA Regional HP Match Solon Sportsmen Club :00 AM 22 Long Range Youngstown Rifle & Pistol Club :00 PM Bowling Pins Ashland Lake Gun Club :00 PM High Power - NMC 200 yd Ashland Lake Gun Club :00 PM Trap Shoot Portage-Summit Field & Stream Club :00 AM 500 yd Black Powder Cartridge Silh. Sandusky Co. Sportsmen s Clun :00 AM Trap Shoot Portage-Summit Field & Stream Club :30 AM IDPA - 4 courses of fire Ashland Lake Gun Club yd Mid-Range Prone & F-Class Solon Sportsmen Club 21 CMP Vintage Sniper Solon Sportsmen Club :00 PM Trap Shoot Portage-Summit Field & Stream Club 24 Annie Oakley Festival York Woods - Dark County 25 Annie Oakley Festival York Woods - Dark County 26 Annie Oakley Festival York Woods - Dark County :30 AM Women on Target Ashland Lake Gun Club :00 AM USPSA Practical Pistol Match Portage-Summit Field & Stream Club 27 State Indiv. HP & Service Rifle Champ. Camp Perry highpower@orpa.net 28 12:00 PM High Power Rifle - NMC 200 yd Ashland Lake Gun Club 28 CMP (Leg) EIC Match Camp Perry highpower@orpa.net 28 CMP Carbine Match Solon Sportsmen Club :00 PM Trap Shoot Portage-Summit Field & Stream Club

19 July 11 10:00 AM Garand / Springfield Match Ashland Lake Gun Club :00 PM Subgun Ashland Lake Gun Club :00 PM M1 Carbins Match Ashland Lake Gun Club 11 NRA Regional HP Match Solon Sportsmen Club :00 AM Highpower Rifle Shoot Youngstown Rifle & Pistol Club :00 AM 500 yd Black Powder Cartridge Silh :00 AM Skeet Ashland Lake Gun Club :00 AM Trap Ashland Lake Gun Club :30 AM IDPA - 4 courses of fire Ashland Lake Gun Club 18 Francis Marion Swamp Match Solon Sportsmen Club yd Mid-Range Prone & F-Class Solon Sportsmen Club :30 AM TR&S Match & Dinner Ashland Lake Gun Club :00 PM Bowling Pins Ashland Lake Gun Club :00 PM Women s Pins Ashland Lake Gun Club 19 August 8 10:00 AM NMC 200/300 yd High Power Rifle Ashland Lake Gun Club :00 AM Trap Ashland Lake Gun Club :00 AM Skeet Ashland Lake Gun Club 8 NRA Regional HP Match Solon Sportsmen Club :00 PM Tactical Rifle 200/300 yd Ashland Lake Gun Club :00 AM 500 yd Black Powder Cartridge Silh. Sandusky Co. Sportsmen s Clun :30 AM IDPA - 4 courses of fire Ashland Lake Gun Club :30 AM Bowling Pins Ashland Lake Gun Club yd Mid-Range Prone & F-Class Solon Sportsmen Club :00 AM Highpower Rifle Shoot Youngstown Rifle & Pistol Club :00 AM Women s IDPA Ashland Lake Gun Club 16 Ohio State Outdoor Pistol Champ. Canton McKinley Rifle & Pistol Club pistol@orpa.net 22 10:00 AM Trap Ashland Lake Gun Club :00 AM Skeet Ashland Lake Gun Club :00 AM NMC 200/300 yd High Power Rifle Ashland Lake Gun Club :00 PM Subgun Ashland Lake Gun Club :30 AM Tactical Shotgun Ashland Lake Gun Club :00 AM Bowling Pins Ashland Lake Gun Club September 5 10:00 AM Skeet Ashland Lake Gun Club :00 AM Vintage Foreign Service High Power Ashland Lake Gun Club 5 1:00 PM Vintage Sniper Match Ashland Lake Gun Club yd Mid-Range Prone & F-Class Solon Sportsmen Club :30 AM IDPA - 4 courses of fire Ashland Lake Gun Club 12 NRA Regional HP Match Solon Sportsmen Club 13 CMP EIC Match Solon Sportsmen Club :00 AM 500 yd Black Powder Cartridge Silh. Sandusky Co. Sportsmen s Clun :00 AM NMC 200/300 yd High Power Rifle Ashland Lake Gun Club :00 PM Subgun Ashland Lake Gun Club :00 AM Highpower Rifle Shoot Youngstown Rifle & Pistol Club :00 PM Women s Service Rifle Ashland Lake Gun Club