Match Program

Wednesday, March 7, 2012, 10:00 AM: Mid-Range Squadded Practice

Fee: $10.00, preregister or payable in cash the morning of the practice. Check in with Stat office for target assignments. Shooting will be on the 600 yard line, with ample time to shoot multiple rifles. Shooters may join at any time, squadding permitting.


Thursday, March 8, 2012, 8:00 AM: 600 Yard OBR Mid-Range Prone & F-Class Team Match

FEE: $120 per 4-man team, including NRA fees. Pre-registration is encouraged. Range Limit is 20 teams. Pre-registration is encouraged, pick-up teams permitted. Pit rotations will permit a firing member to go to the pits.

  • Stage 1: 600 yards, 2 sighting shots, 20 rounds for record, total time 22 minutes.
  • Stage 2: 600 yards, 2 sighting shots, 20 rounds for record, total time 22 minutes.
  • Stage 3: 600 yards, 2 sighting shots, 20 rounds for record, total time 22 minutes.
  • Match: Team total aggregate of stages 1-3.

Arms: Any safe rifle, .35 caliber or less, metallic or scope sights – Rule 3.2; F-Class Section 22, Rule 3.4, Open and Target.

Awards: First Place, Second Place and Third Place over-all for both Prone & F-Class


Friday & Saturday, March 9 & March 10, 2012, 8:00 AM: 1200 Point OBR Mid-Range Prone and F-Class Regional

FEE: $80.00

Friday:

  • Stage 1: 600 yards, unlimited sighting shots, 20 shots for record, total time 25 minutes.
  • Stage 2: 600 yards, 2 sighting shots, 20 shots for record, total time 22 minutes.
  • Stage 3: 600 yards, 2 sighting shots, 20 shots for record, total time 22 minutes.
Day 1 Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3
Fire 1-2 3-4 1-2
Score 2-1 4-3 2-1
Pits 3-4 1-2 3-4
Pit Change Pit Change Done

Saturday:

  • Stage 4: 600 yards, unlimited sighting shots, 20 rounds for record, total time 25 minutes.
  • Stage 5: 600 yards, 2 sighting shots, 20 shots for record, total time 22 minutes.
  • Stage 6: 600 yards, 2 sighting shots, 20 shots for record, total time 22 minutes.
  • Match: Over-all aggregate of all 6 stages.
Day 1 Stage 4 Stage 5 Stage 6
Fire 3-4 1-2 3-4
Score 4-3 2-1 4-3
Pits 1-2 3-4 1-2
Pit Change Pit Change Done

Arms: Any rifle, .35 caliber or less, metallic or scope sights – Rule 3.2; F-Class – Section 22, Rule 3.4, Open and Target.

Award: NRA Medals for First Place, Second Place, and Third Place overall in Mid-Range Prone, F-Class Open and F-Class Target. After that, First, Second and Third Place by rifle type and classification, depending on number of competitors. Five competitors are required to make a class. Awards ceremony will immediately follow the Bar-B-Que.

Note: No infiltration permitted in individual matches. Paid pullers permitted with a signed medical waiver.


Saturday, March 10, 2012, 3:00 PM: Mid-Range Bar-B-Que:

Meemaw’s will provide a three entree Bar-B-Que dinner. Competitor’s meal included in match fees, family members are $15.00 for dinner, children under 12 $8, dogs free.


Sunday, March 11, 2012, 8:00 AM: 4-Man OBR 2000 Point Across The Course Team Match, National Match Course of Fire

FEE: $120 per team, including NRA fees. Team Entries can be made any time during the week up till 0800 Sunday morning. Pre-registration is encouraged. Pickup teams permitted. Range Limit is 20 teams. Pit rotations will permit a firing member to go to the pits.

  • Stage 1: 200 yards, 2 sighting shots, and 10 shots, standing in a total time of 12 minutes.
  • Stage 2: 200 yards, 2 sighting shots, 10 shots in 60 seconds, sitting position, with a magazine change.
  • Stage 3: 300 yards, 2 sighting shots, 10 shots in 70 seconds, prone position, with a magazine change.
  • Stage 4: 600 yards, 2 sighting shots, and 20 shots prone, in a total time of 22 minutes.
  • Match: Over-all team total aggregate of stages 1-4.

Arms: Match, Service or Palma Rifles.

Awards: First Place, Second Place and Third Place overall for both Match and Service.

Rule: NRA Rules shall govern this match, specifically Rule 11.6.8(b) and 12.1 – 12.7.

Note: Team Classification shall be based on the team average of the team member’s individual classification as specified in Rule 19.12. Teams with mixed rifle classes will be classified as a Match Rifle Team if one or more rifle on a team is a match rifle.


Monday, March 12, 2012, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Guard Clinic Day 1

FEE: $40 for the two day clinic, pre-registration required, same day registrations may be accepted if space is available.


Monday, March 12, 2012, 1:00 PM: 80 Round, 4-man Fun Team Match

FEE: $80 per team. Team entries can be made anytime during the week up until 8 AM. Pre-registration is encouraged, pick-up teams permitted. Range limit is 20 teams. Pit rotation will permit a firing member to go to the pits. Each position must be shot by a different team member.

  • Stage 1: Team Member 1 shoots 200 yards, 2 sighting shots, 20 rounds standing in a total time of 22 minutes
  • Stage 2: Team Member 2 shoots 200 yards, 2 sighting shots, 2 strings of 10 rounds sitting, 60 seconds with a magazine change
  • Stage 3: Team Member 3 shoots 300 yards, 2 sighting shots, 2 strings of 10 rounds prone, 70 seconds with a magazine change
  • Stage 4: Team Member 4 shoots 600 yards, 2 sighting shots, 20 rounds prone in a total time of 22 minutes
  • Match: Overall team aggregate of stages 1-4

Arms: NRA Match Rifles – Rule 3.3, 3.3.1; Service Rifles, Rule – 3.1. Metallic sights only

Awards: First Place, Second Place and Third Place overall for both Match and Service.

Rule: NRA Rule 7.15 will govern this match for the course of fire.

Note: Team Classification shall be based on the team average of the team member’s individual classification as specified in Rule 19.12. Teams with mixed rifle classes will be classified as a Match Rifle Team if one or more rifle on a team is a match rifle.


Tuesday, March 13, 2012, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Guard Clinic Day 2


Tuesday, March 13, 2012, 1:00 PM: ATC Squadded Practice

FEE: $10.00, preregister or payable in cash the morning of the practice. Check in with Stat office for target assignments. Shooting will begin on the 200 yard line. Shooters may join at any time, squadding permitting.


Wednesday through Saturday, March 14 - March 17, 2012, 8:00 AM: Orange Blossom Regional

This is a 2400 Point Aggregate Match made up of THREE 800 Point Matches.
FEE: $140.00, including $9.00 to NRA.

Regional: Over-all aggregate of all 12 matches.

Arms: NRA Match Rifles – Rule 3.3, 3.3.1; Service Rifles, Rule – 3.1. Metallic sights only.

Awards: Regional Medals to top three over-all. Cash to top three in class: High-Master, Master, Expert, Sharpshooter, Marksman, separated by category – Match Rifle & Service Rifle. Camp Perry Certificates to First Place in each class. Scores based on 2400 point aggregate. 5 competitors required to make a class.

Bar-B-Que: Served to participants in the Regional match at 3:00 PM on Saturday, 3/17/12. Competitor’s meal included in match fee, family members $15.00/each, children under 12 are $8.00 each. An accurate count is needed for the Caterers – please notify Statistician by Saturday morning at 0900.

Regional Awards Ceremony: The presentations of Awards for the Regional will be held immediately after the Bar-B-Que. There will be many raffle prizes – competitors must be present to win these.


Regional Firing Schedule

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

  • Match 1: 200 yards, 2 sighting shots, and 20 shots, standing in a total time of 22 minutes.
  • Match 2: 200 yards, 2 sighting shots, 2 strings of 10 shots each, 60 seconds each string, sitting position, with a magazine change.
  • Match 3: 300 yards, 2 sighting shots, 2 strings of 10 shots each, 70 seconds each string, prone position, with a magazine change.
OBR March 14 200 Slow
200 Rapid
200 Slow
200 Rapid
300 Rapid
300 Rapid
Fire 1-2 3-4 1-2
Score 2-1 4-3 2-1
Pits 3-4 1-2 3-4
Pit Change Pit Change Done

Thursday, March 15, 2012

  • Match 4: 600 yards, 2 sighting shots, and 20 shots prone in a total time of 22 minutes
  • Match 5: 200 yards, 2 sighting shots, and 20 shots, standing in a total time of 22 minutes.
  • Match 6: 200 yards, 2 sighting shots, 2 strings of 10 shots each, 60 seconds each string, sitting position, with a magazine change.
OBR March 15 600 Slow 600 Slow 200 Slow
200 Rapid
200 Slow
200 Rapid
Fire 3-4 1-2 3-4 1-2
Score 4-3 2-1 4-3 2-1
Pits 1-2 3-4 1-2 3-4
Pit Change Pit Change Pit Change Done

Friday, March 16, 2012

  • Match 7: 600 yards, 2 sighting shots, and 20 shots prone in a total time of 22 minutes
  • Match 8: 200 yards, 2 sighting shots, and 20 shots, standing in a total time of 22 minutes.
  • Match 9: 300 yards, 2 sighting shots, 2 strings of 10 shots each, 70 seconds each string, sitting position, with a magazine change.
OBR March 16 600 Slow 600 Slow 200 Slow
300 Rapid
200 Slow
300 Rapid
Fire 2-1 4-3 2-1 4-3
Score 1-2 3-4 1-2 3-4
Pits 3-4 1-2 3-4 1-2
Pit Change Pit Change Pit Change Done

Saturday, March 17, 2012

  • Match 10: 600 yards, 2 sighting shots, and 20 shots prone in a total time of 22 minutes
  • Match 11: 200 yards, 2 sighting shots, 2 strings of 10 shots each, 60 seconds each string, sitting position, with a magazine change.
  • Match 12: 300 yards, 2 sighting shots, 2 strings of 10 shots each, 70 seconds each string, prone position, with a magazine change
OBR March 17 600 Slow 600 Slow 200 Rapid
300 Rapid
200 Rapid
300 Rapid
Fire 4-3 2-1 4-3 1-2
Score 3-4 1-2 3-4 2-1
Pits 1-2 3-4 1-2 3-4
Pit Change Pit Change Pit Change Let’s Eat!


Saturday, March 17, 2012 ~ 3:00 PM: OBR Bar-B-Que

Meemaws will provide a three entree Bar-B-Que dinner on Saturday, 3/17/2012. Competitor’s meal included in match fees, adults $15.00, children under 12, $8, dogs triple.


Sunday, March 18, 2012, 8:00 AM: CMP Excellence in Competition (LEG) & Director’s Match

FEE: $20 includes $10 to the CMP. Match is limited to first 80 Shooters. LEG Shooters have priority. Trigger weighing will be between 0715 and 0745.

  • Stage 1: 200 yards, 10 rounds standing in a total time of 10 minutes.
  • Stage 2: 200 yards, 1 string of 10 shots, 60 seconds, standing to sitting with a magazine change.
  • Stage 3: 300 yards, 1 string of 10 shots, 70 seconds, standing to prone with a magazine change.
  • Stage 4: 600 yards, 20 shots prone in a total time of 20 minutes.
  • Match: Over-all aggregate of all stages.

Arms: LEG Match: Service Rifle – Rule 3.1. Director’s Match: Open to all competitors – Match and Service Rifles. Metallic sights only.

Awards: LEG Match: Excellence in Competition (LEG) points awarded to competitors in top 10%. Medals awarded by the CMP and mailed to competitors.

Director’s Match: Cash to Match Winner, First Place each class, Second and Third places if there are enough competitors.

Pit Rotation for LEG and Director’s Match:

OBR March 17 600 Slow 600 Slow
200 Slow
200 Slow
200 Rapid
200 Rapid
300 Rapid
300 Rapid
Fire 1-2 3-4 1-2 3-4 1-2
Score 2-1 4-3 2-1 4-3 2-1
Pits 3-4 1-2 3-4 1-2 3-4
Pit Change Pit Change Pit Change Pit Change End

Trigger Weighing for CMP LEG: Rifles will be inspected for compliance to CMP rules before the EIC match. Rifles will first be function checked for safe operation. Rifle and sling will then be inspected for improper external modifications. Trigger will be weighed using NRA approved weight set bearing on the trigger while the rifle is held with its barrel vertical and slowly lifted straight up. To pass the rifle must lift the weight clear of the supporting surface and suspend the weight. The rifle will then be “jerked’ upward to verify that the trigger falls. If the rifle cannot be made to lift and suspend the 4-½ pound weight, the competitor may perform the test. Rifles can be retried after failing until the time to weigh triggers has expired. Rifles may be sealed after weighing. The top 15% of finishers will be re-weighed after the match is completed.


General Rules for All Matches

Ammunition: Any safe ammunition. Supplied by the competitor – Rule 3.17.

Awards: Unless otherwise specified, awards will be cash and NRA Medals. Five shooters are required for First Place, eight shooters for second place and 12 shooters for third place.

Bolt Closing: All competitors shall close the bolt only when the rifle is parallel to the ground and pointed at the targets or the berm. This applies in offhand, sitting, prone rapid fire and prone slow fire. In the offhand position, while placing the rifle in the shoulder, the finger shall not be inside the trigger guard until the rifle is horizontal and pointed at the correct target. The Line Officer will issue and record a warning to any competitor that is observed violating this policy. The second occurrence will immediately result in the shooter being disqualified from the remainder of that match. This is a Range Rule to prevent rounds from being launched over the berm.

Brass and Trash Call: There will be a brass and trash call after each relay change. All brass and trash are to be picked up by the competitor before he clears the line.

Camping: Limited dry camping is available on the range. We have room for RVs, Trailers or Tents – with electricity, these sites are $10 per night. Tent camping, not requiring electricity, will be free. Mosquitoes are available for a nominal fee. Contact Terry at floridaobr@gmail.com.

Cancellation: If a match is cancelled and not rescheduled, a refund will be given after all costs of all matches are paid. Refund will be by certificate good at any PMR&PC Match for local competitors.

Challenge Period: The challenge period for posted scores shall last for 20 minutes after the pits are unsealed and all firing is complete. The official scores will be posted on the Match Bulletin board under the tent or shelter at the 600-yard line. Such a challenge shall be by written request on the forms provided and given to the Stat Officer or Match Director.

Challenges: A challenge fee of $2.00 will be charged, Rule 16.1. Fee must be given to the line officer before the challenge is acted upon by the pits. Cash only, no pennies.

Cold Bore Coin: A cold bore coin will be awarded to any shooter when the first round fired at 200 and/or 600 yards for the day, is an “X”. Score keepers should note the round on the competitors score card. Shooters may earn up to three coins during this Regional. There are no “warm-up” or “barrel fowling” shots permitted on this range.

Directions: Port Malabar R/P Club is in the City of Palm Bay, FL. Exit I95 westbound on Malabar Rd., State Rd. 514. Follow Malabar Rd. 4.8 miles to Hurley Blvd. Left on Hurley Blvd.; gate to the club is at the end of Hurley. Highpower range is to the right. There is a great map on the Club’s website at www.pmrpc.com

EMPTY CHAMBER INDICATORS will be required at all matches – Rule 3.21. In addition, if the rifle is equipped with a removable magazine, that magazine must be removed when the ECI is inserted.

Eye Protection and Ear Protection: PMRPC Rules require ear protection and strongly suggests shooters wear eye protection.

Jury Actions: A jury shall be established as required by the Match Director in accordance with NRA rules.

Lodging: The following hotels are within 15 minutes of the range, mention PMRPC & OBR for discount rates:

  • Comfort Suites, 1175 Malabar Rd., Palm Bay, FL, 32907, phone 321-369-1234
  • Jameson Inn of Palm Bay, 890 Palm Bay Rd NE, Palm Bay, FL., phone 321-725-2952
  • Beachside hotels are available but the drive time is between 45 and 50 minutes to the range.

Member Match Fees: Members of the Port Malabar Rifle and Pistol Club will receive a discount on their match fees. The Mid-Range will be $75 and the Regional $135. Squadded practice is $10. This discount does not apply to the Team events. A copy of the members ID card must be included with their entry fee to gain this discount.

Miscellaneous: Food is not available at the range – competitors should bring fluids and snacks with them. There are several convenience stores on Malabar Rd. on the way to the range. Meemaws will provide three entree Bar-B-Que dinners on Saturday, 3/10/12 & Saturday, 3/17/12. Competitor’s meal included in match fees, family members are $12 for lunch and $15.00 for dinner, children under 12 $8, dogs triple.

Parking: Allowed on the Range, in marked areas, weather permitting. Special needs should be identified in advance.

Physical limitations: Any competitor with a physical limitation who requests special consideration for shooting or pit duty must communicate that need to the Statistician at least 30 days in advance of the match date. Paid pit pullers are not available.

PRE REGISTRATION ONLY: All entries must be postmarked by 2/25/12. Registrations may be allowed after the closing date (2/25/12) on a space available basis. Such late registrations will cost $15/match more than the published fees. There will be a ‘Wait List” established. Those entering more matches and traveling greater distances will be given priority on this list. Please check the official match web site at www.orangeblossomregional.com for registration verification, squadding and updates.

Range Capacity: Unless otherwise specified entries limited to the first 80 competitors, (4 relays, 20 firing positions).

Ready Line: A ready line will be established and indicated by a painted orange stripe on the range. Only the competitor scoring for an active shooter may be in front of the ready line. All conversations are to take place BEHIND this line. Please be courteous to those still shooting.

Refunds: Shooter cancellations should be postmarked or emailed on or before 2/20/2012, for a full refund. Refunds will be sent to the shooter after the match is complete and all bills have been paid. All refunds after that date will be granted only after all match expenses are paid. A $25 Administrative fee will be deducted from all refunds requested after 2/20/2012.

Smoking: Smoking will be allowed on the range in designated areas only. No smoking on the Firing line, Ready Line, in the Pits or Pit Shelter or under the tents & shelters.

Special Squadding: All special squadding requests shall be noted on page two of the registration form or in a detailed email to floridaobr@gmail.com. Please be specific as to why you are requesting special squadding i.e. sharing a car, sharing equipment.

Sportsmanship: Rule 9.27 will be administered by the Match Director. Those not adhering to the rule will be asked to leave the range. No refunds will be given for any remaining matches.

Squadding: We will attempt to squad all High Masters on the same relay and we will attempt to squad all Masters on the same relay. This will not necessarily be on the first relay – Rule 11.6.7.

Targets: 200 yards – SR target, 300 yards – SR-3 target, 600 yards – MR-1 target. F-Class will shoot on the MR-1 FC target.

Weather: Matches will be fired regardless of mildly inclement weather. Severe weather may cause the Match Director to delay relays until the situation improves. If a match is cancelled due to inclement weather, an attempt will be made to reschedule it later in the week.

Zeros: You must have zeros for all yard lines you will shoot. Two squadded practice sessions are available: Wednesday, 3/7/2012 and Tuesday, 3/13/2012. Club Rule – Any non-accounted-for shots will cause the shooter to be removed from the firing line.