Leg Match Sept 25 --- GRRC

Phil Klanderud earns Distinguished Riflemans Badge !!

L to R, Larry Widel (Bronze Medal), Phil Klanderud (Gold Medal + Gold Leg), Al Schneider (First Leather),  Tim Boyle (Silver Leg), Roger Sorbin (Silver Medal), Dean Gillette (Bronze Leg), Tim Thole (Bronze Leg)

Monster Leg Match coming to GRRC - Sept 25th

Service Rifle

Monster Leg Match coming to GRRC in Sept !

It looks like Service Rifle shooters in the upper midwest area are going to have the best chance ever for earning some Leg Points.  The Leg Match to be held at GRRC, Harris MN, on Sept 25th will see 21 new shooters from the MN Nat Guard participating as non-distinguished shooters, and this means there will be at least 4 legs up for grabs---and probably more.  I expect to see competitors from states around to come in and try to take some of these "easy" Leg points away from local shooters.  The turnout may be even bigger than we expect.

  Here is part of the note Sgt. Al Schneider, sent in to let us know of his plans, and to ask for already Distinguished  shooters to come and lend a hand helping his guys get through the match.

These soldiers are going to Afganistan and need your help. 

From: SSG Albert H. Schneider III

Training NCO, 2-135 Small Arms Master Gunner

A CO, 2-135 IN

"Now for the good part (here is where you come in).... I have funding to send 21 shooters to Gopher rifle and Revolver Club in Harris for the Leg Match on September 25th. In doing so, I added a second day to their orders in order to help familiarize them with Match Conduct, Scoring, Shooting positions, and Competition equipment. I need qualified Instructors/coaches/mentors to come out and show these Soldiers a thing or two. My intent is to squad these Soldiers together (under the supervision of a Distinguished/Pres 100/MA-HM shooter) and run them through a clinic and an EIC Match (Similar to the SAFS at Perry). Of course you don't need to be a PRES 100/Dist/MA/HM shooter to help. (if you haven't legged out yet I want you to compete!) These guys will ALL be Fresh newbies who most likely have never pulled a target, so we will surely need help with pits and scorekeeping. This will be a training event for the Soldiers, but that doesn't mean we can't have fun doing it! DO YOUR PART! Come out, have fun, teach, compete, and meet some of the guys that will be heading downrange in 2011. 

As many of you might have heard, the 1st Brigade Combat Team (BCT) of the 34th Infantry Division has been alerted to go into harm's way once again in 2011.

Sincerely

SSG Albert H. Schneider III, Training NCO, 2-135 Small Arms Master Gunner, A CO, 2-135 IN

albert.schneider@us.army.mil " 

Service Rifle Shooters--- Don't miss this Leg Match !  Its the best chance you will ever have to get some of those elusive Leg Points.

The Challenge is made -- The Gauntlet is down !

Club vs Club Team match --  Sept 18 at NorthStar Rifle Club

"The Northstar Rifle Club wishes to challenge club teams to a mid range shootin' contest to determine the "best" overall prone rifle club team in Minnesota or any other states. State association and pick up teams are welcome; but our goal is to have club vs. club to the extent possible. Shooters wishing to participate who are not in a club or who don't have a spot on a club team may shoot a State Association or other pick up team.

Clubs will be encouraged to assemble as many teams as possible. All star teams will be welcomed but we wish to encourage club vs. club competition. The goal is to determine the best MRP club and create club esprit rather than the best all star team with 1 shooter each from 4 different clubs."  (from match program)

Last Years Club vs Club team match pictures:  Slide show here
Match program -- Click Here

Keep in mind that this Club vs Club team match was the best match of 2009 -- Don't miss it this year!
Read about this "Big Match" of  2009--  Click Here