How to Get to the Cheyenne Mountain Shooting Complex (CMSC), Completing the Registration Process, and Shooting Procedures

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1 Pikes Peak Chapter - Association of the United States Army Oct 3rd and 4th, 2015 Turkey Shoot Participation & Registration Information (NO LIVE TURKEYS WILL BE SHOT - ONLY TARGETS) How to Get to the Cheyenne Mountain Shooting Complex (CMSC), Completing the Registration Process, and Shooting Procedures This non-profit fundraiser event will be held at the Cheyenne Mountain Shooting Complex (CMSC), Exit 132 off I-25. As going west toward Fort Carson Gate 20, turn left just before Gate 20. You will see a brown and white sign indicating where to turn. Proceed about.6 of a mile to the CMSC (it is off post). The range opens at 8:30 am each day for shooting starting at 9:00 am. Shooting will be continuous throughout the day until 3:30 pm Saturday and 11:30 am Sunday. Shooters will join a shooting line for their desired Competitive Shooting Category until the line is full, and then they will be directed to move to the firing line and follow the Range Safety Officer s instructions from there. Each person planning to attend the event, whether as a shooter or spectator (except children under 6 years old) is kindly asked to pre-register at the following link: Pre-registering does not commit you to anything; but it will enable us to provide proper levels of support for this event. As a thank you for pre-registering, if you attend the event and complete the registration on site, we will cross-reference your name as submitted in pre-registration, and your name will be entered into a special prize drawing. Only pre-registrants will be eligible to win this valuable prize. Daily admission fee for all shooters and spectators regardless of gender, age (children under 6 are free) or shooting category is $15 per attendee/per day. Payment can be in cash or by credit card on site. As you arrive at the complex, Event Staff Volunteers will guide you to the parking and registration area where you will complete the registration process and pay your range fee. You will have a couple forms to fill out and sign, and then you will be able to take your firearms and/or bows to the Shooter Assembly Area for assignment to a shooting line. This procedure goes on all day long, so it is not necessary to be there at any specific time. Take your time, relax and enjoy the fun of being on the range! However, all Team shooters need to be there together before the team can shoot.

2 Registration includes range fees and first shot (1 shotgun cartridge, 2 arrows, or 3.22 cal bullets) for Open Category turkey/ham competitions for all shooters. Payment will be verified by wearing a plastic wrist band provided by the Event Staff. Want to improve your chances of winning a turkey or ham? For a $5 donation per each additional shot (1 shotgun cartridge, 2 arrows, or 3.22 cal bullets), shooters can compete in as many lines as they wish (no personal ammunition) in their category. Free Lunches - while sponsor supplies last - for all registered shooters and spectators for their sign-up day will be provided Saturday at 12 noon and Sunday at the awards presentations and prize drawing ceremony, also at 12 noon. Included with this admission fee on the day registered: Any other range facilities (apart from the Turkey Shoot) also can be utilized with personal firearms. A great bargain! IMPORTANT: Shooters must wear hearing and eye protection to move up to the firing line. Bring your own; only limited quantities will be available for sale at the range. Sunglasses and prescription lenses are OK for eye protection. Shotgun Range: SHOOTING VENUES Bring your Personal Conforming Shotgun and Rifle Firearms; Limited Loaner Event Firearms will be Available 8-10 shooters per line. Shooter with most hits within a 1 circle at 35 yards will win a turkey or ham coupon for redemption at most grocery stores and military commissaries. Shotguns must be of 12 gauge or 20 gauge, no telescopic sights. After first free shot, all additional ammunition desired to increase win probabilities will be issued by the event staff for a donation of at least $5 per shot. Depending on the number of shotgun competition teams entered, some time will be set aside during the morning and afternoon open shooting to facilitate Team shooting. Rifle Range: 5-6 shooters per line. Rifle competition will be with.22 cal long rifle open sights (no telescopic scopes), at a range of yards. Shooter who knocks down the most metal targets, size 1 x 2, will win a turkey or ham. No pistols permitted.

3 Rifles must be be.22 cal long rifle bolt or semi-automatic. All shooters will shoot 3 rounds (bullets) per shoot. After first free three rounds (bullets), all additional ammunition will be issued by the event for a donation of at least $5 for every three rounds. Depending on the number of.22 cal competition teams entered, some time will be set aside during the morning and afternoon open shooting to facilitate Team shooting. Archery Range: 3-4 archers per line. Archers with the most arrows thru a 1 hole at yards will win a turkey or ham. Bows must be either recurve or compound bows, no crossbows. All bows and arrows to be provided by shooters. After first free two arrows are shot, donation to participate further is $5 for each two (personal) arrows shot. COMPETITIVE SHOOTING CATEGORIES: Open Individual - by Age Categories Per Shooting Line, Regardless of Gender: Children: 6-13 years of age Teen: years of age Adult: years of age Seniors: 60 and above Team Shooting Categories - 5 Per Team, Per Shooting Line, Regardless of Age or Gender: Military (Active, Reserve, National Guard, Retired/Veteran - Any Service) Law Enforcement/First Responders Private organizations or groups/civilian shooters Seniors All Teams and the names of team members must be designated to the event staff at registration

4 All above specifications apply. GENERAL COMPETITION RULES: Depending on participation levels, sponsorship donations, and as determined by the event judges, the top shooters in each Individual Category, and the top teams in the Team Category of the turkey/ham competition shooting lines on Saturday may be eligible to compete in a shoot-off for special prizes on Sunday. If this option is deemed appropriate, shooters/teams will be notified shortly after Saturday shooting is closed. Should shooters be invited back for special prize competition on Sunday, they will not be required to pay additional range fees to return that day, (retain Saturday wrist band) unless they separately wish to further compete in open categories for turkeys and hams, in which case they will need a Sunday fee wrist band as well. Individual Category shoots (to win a turkey or ham) will continue on Sunday morning until approximately 11:30 a.m. Turkey and ham presentations will be by coupon, redeemable at most grocery stores or military commissaries. Attendees are encouraged to bring and set up sun canopies, lawn chairs, bring coolers and water or soft drinks (no alcoholic beverages), and plan to enjoy some funfilled time at the range! Participating sponsors and vendors will have booths and activities set up for you to visit. Lunch - while sponsor supplies last - will be provided for registrants each day beginning at 12 noon. Prize winners will be drawn and awards will be presented at the lunch on Sunday. Prize winners need not be present to win, but contact information must be legible and acknowledgment of contact must be made within three days of notification. Turkey Shoot rules may be modified prior to or during the event to accommodate pre-event planning feedback and potentially changing conditions discovered at the range. THE FIRST AND MOST IMPORTANT RULE, WHICH WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED, IS SAFETY.

5 WAIT! THERE S MORE!! Donate for chances to win valuable prizes, including: A Fine Swiss Watch, valued at nearly $600 A Chris Kyle The Legend Limited Edition 70# Bow valued at nearly $1,100 And plenty more (to name several): - Gift certificates or cards from $25 up to $100 - Overnight stays - Dinners for two - Sunday brunch for four - A Table BBQ - Sports equipment and apparel - Free bicycle tune-ups - Holiday shows at the Pikes Peak Center - Valuable merchandise coupons from multiple sponsors - And more coming from sponsors every day See ya there!