PROGRAM AND REGISTRATION FORM
for
the
U.S. SERVICE RIFLE SMALL ARMS FIRING
SCHOOL
(SAFS)
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, May 3 and
4, 2003
at the
THE
PECONIC RIVER SPORTSMAN’S CLUB
(PRSC)
MANORVILLE, NY
Sponsored
by the
NEW YORK STATE RIFLE & PISTOL ASSOCIATION (NYSRPA)
Approved
by the
CIVILIAN MARKSMANSHIP PROGRAM (CMP)
For
the benefit of
THE
NEW YORK STATE JUNIOR HIGH POWER RIFLE TEAM
A part of the proceeds from this event will be donated to the NYSRPA Junior Rifle Program
SAFS TIMES: SATURDAY 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Seminar
SUNDAY 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Range Firing
Students should arrive not later than 7:30 A.M. each day (See directions on page 3)
SAFS OBJECTIVE
The SAFS is an entry level program designed as an introduction to the sport of High Power Rifle Shooting for persons interested improving their shooting skills and getting involved in High Power Rifle shooting. Recreational shooters and shooters from other disciplines will benefit from this course. As a result of this training the novice shooter should be able to enter and safely participate in High Power Rifle competition.
SAFS
DESCRIPTION
The SAFS is conducted by a team of highly qualified retired U.S. Armed Forces and civilian NRA Master and Distinguished Rifleman, High Power Rifle Instructor/Shooters augmented by volunteer rifle competitors from local clubs. The training emphasizes Range & Firearms Safety, Service Rifle Marksmanship Fundamentals and Techniques, Match Operations and Procedures, Zeroing (Sighting In), Characteristics and Operation of the U.S. Service Rifles M1, M1A (M14) and AR15 (M16) and Rifle Maintenance. The training includes classroom instruction and closely supervised Dry Fire and Live Fire Instruction Practice under individual trainer/coaches. (See Program of Instruction on page 4)
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RAIN/ALTERNATE DATES
PECONIC RIVER SPORTSMAN'S CLUB
In the event of a weather cancellation of firing and as an option, participants may elect to fire on any of the monthly PRSC League Match dates in lieu of firing on Sunday. (See PRSC match program)
ELIGIBILITY
This event is open to the public. Adult civilians are required to be NYSRPA members. A special introductory, one year, membership rate of $15.00 will be available for non NYSRPA members. High Power Rifle competition is a sport requiring stamina and physical flexibility. All participants should be in good health and in reasonably good physical condition and be able to assume the prone and sitting firing positions for sustained periods. Youths must be at least 14 years old and members of an NRA affiliated club, BSA, ROTC, JROTC or a recognized youth organization.
All applicants must have previous
experience and familiarity with firearms. This course is NOT for persons who
have never handled firearms.
REGISTRATION
FEES
Adult Civilians, two days= $50, Saturday only = $35.
U.S. Armed Forces, two days = $40, Saturday only = $ 30
Youths 14 thru 19, two days = $25, Saturday only = $15
Late registration (walk ins) Saturday ONLY, Adults =$
35,
Armed Forces =$ 30, Youths = $15
ENTRIES
ARE LIMITED
Seminar Phase (Saturday) 100, Range
Phase (Sunday) 100 (four relays). The first 100 paid entries will be
squadded for Sunday firing.
Students may elect to shoot on an
alternate date.(see rain/alternate dates above)
REGISTRATION
PROCEDURE
Mail in registration is required for all
students, escorting adults and sponsors.
(See registration form enclosed) Complete form and mail with check or money
order.
Registration must be accompanied by full fees
and entry form.
Registration for Peconic River must be
received by April 26, 2003
Cancellations received prior to the
above deadlines will receive a full refund.
A $10 cancellation fee will apply thereafter.
Entries will not be accepted for the range
phase only.
Registrations will be confirmed if received
by the above deadlines and accompanied by a self addressed stamped
envelope or E-mail address.
NO REFUNDS FOR NO SHOWS.
CONDITIONS
Participants are required to comply
with all safety rules and instructions.
Students are required to attend an
participate in the complete seminar training on Saturday in order to shoot on
Sunday.
All youths under age 18 must be
accompanied by an adult sponsor or youth group leader. One (1) adult may
sponsor and accompany a group.
Youths under 16 years old must be
accompanied by a parent or legal guardian or submit written parental permission
and be accompanied by a responsible adult as required by NYS Penal Law, section
265.20.
All students are required to act a
scorers and target operators.
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RIFLES
USED FOR THE SAFS AND FOR LOAN
This training is
limited to the U.S. Service Rifles, M1, M14 (M1A), M16 (AR15) or their
commercial equivalents.
Service Grade M1
rifles are available for loan to students at no charge.
A limited number of
AR15s will be available for loan with priority given to juniors and ladies.
Students borrowing
rifles are required to purchase caliber .30 M2 ball or .223 ammunition which
will be sold for $0.20 a round or $10.00 for 50 rounds. No other ammunition
will be fired from borrowed rifles.
Students are
encouraged to bring their own service rifles both days.
Personal firearms must not be brought
into the classroom. Personal rifles should be brought to the afternoon
dry fire training.
AMMUNITION
Live ammunition must not be brought to the Saturday seminar.
Armor piercing, incendiary and tracer ammunition not allowed.
Fifty (50) rounds of ammunition is required per shooter.
Students that bring personal M1 rifles may purchase .30 caliber M2 ball
ammunition for $0.20 a round. Other commercial ammunition in caliber .223 will
be available for sale. Ammunition is provided free to juniors and members of
U.S. Armed Forces.
CERTIFICATES OF TRAINING
A certificate of training will be issued to each student that completes both
phases of training. A certificate of training, issued by a CMP authorized SAFS
or clinic, fulfills one of the requirements for the purchase a U.S. Army
surplus service grade M1 from the CMP.
EQUIPMENT & CLOTHING
Hearing and eye protection are mandatory for the firing phase.
A limited number of shooting coats, mitts, gloves and mats are available for
loan to students.
Students are encouraged to bring their own shooting equipment and clothing
to include; rifleman jackets, spotting scopes or field glasses.
Students should wear appropriate outdoor clothing both days to include; warm
clothing, sweaters, sweat shirts, denim or heavy cloth trousers, boots, hats
and rain gear. Students should bring a notebook and pencil.
FOOD & BEVERAGES
Breakfast
, lunch coffee, soda and snacks will be available at Peconic River both days.
LODGING
PECONIC RIVER
Wading River Motel, Route 25, Wading
River, NY (631) 727-2000.
There other hotels and motels in the
Riverhead area.
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED
Experienced High Power competitors are needed as volunteers to act as line
trainer/coaches, to assist in administration and range operations. Volunteers
should bring their equipment and ammunition as there may be an opportunity to
shoot on Sunday. Volunteers are exempt from all fees and will be provided with
lunch both days.
DIRECTIONS
TO PECONIC RIVER
LIE (Route 495) to exit 69. North (left) on Wading River Road about 4 miles
to Grumman Blvd. (chain link fence). East (right) on Grumman Blvd. 2 & 3/4
miles to PRSC entrance (on right). Enter gate and follow signs and guides.
DRIVE SLOW on club property!
POINT OF CONTACT & MAIL
ENTRIES TO
Sergeant Major Joseph Considine
(Retired)
17 Junard Blvd, Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776-2013
Phone & fax (631) 473-5379 information only to 10 P.M.
Cell Phone (631) 921-2737
E-mail to: mailto:joeconsidine@juno.com
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SAFS PROGRAM OF INSTRUCTION
SATURDAY, SEMINAR PHASE
6:30-8:00 A.M. Student & Volunteer in processing and Registration
8:00-8:30 A.M. Introduction & guest speakers
8:30-9:00 A.M. Orientation, an overview of the Sport of High Power
Rifle Shooting
9:00-9:30 A.M. Safety Briefing, an in-depth discussion on Personal,
Rifle, Pit and Range Safety
9:30-12:00 A.M. Fundamentals of National Match Rifle Marksmanship
*How to develop your shooting positions, mounting the rifle and use of the
rifle sling for support.
*How to aim including, eye a relief, stock weld, spot weld, aiming eye
focus, sight alignment and sight picture.
* How to control your breathing in Slow Fire and Rapid Fire
* Trigger Control Techniques, Follow Through and Calling the Shot.
12:00 A.M. -1:00 P.M. Lunch and movement to training areas. The
students are divided into two (2) groups, Groups " A" &"
B."
GROUP "A" DRY FIRE
TRAINING AREA
1:00-1:30 P.M. Nomenclature, Characteristics and Operation of the M1,
M1A and AR15. (Group "A" is subdivided into separate subgroups by
type of rifle).
Demonstrations and hand’s on exercises on, the Safe Handling, Pre-Firing
Checks, Loading, Unloading, and Clearing the M1, M1A or AR15. (Separate Groups)
1:30- 2:30 P.M. Group A
Techniques for Firing the National Match Course.
Practical Exercises (Dry Fire) covering, the Prone and Sitting Positions,
Proper Use of the Sling for Support, Prone Slow Fire and Rapid Fire, Sitting Rapid
Fire and the Standing Position.
GROUP "B" CLASSROOM1:00-1:45 P.M. Sight Adjustment and Zeroing
An in depth discussion and demonstration on how the sights work, Minute of
Angle, Determining Sight Changes, Mechanical Zero, No Wind Zero, and Zeroing
for Specific Conditions.
1:45-2:30 P.M. Match Operations
An in-depth Discussion and Demonstration on what you need to know as a
Shooter, Scorer and Target Operator.
2:30-3:00 P.M. BREAK AND MOVEMENT TO TRAINING AREAS.
GROUPS "A" AND
"B" CHANGE TRAINING AREAS
3:00-4:30 P.M. Training as above. Groups "B" Dry Fire,
Group "A" Classroom.
4:30-5:00 P.M. Wrap Up, All students, instructors and trainers in the
classroom.
SUNDAY, INSTRUCTION PRACTICE,
RANGE PHASE
06:30-08:00 A.M. Squadding and Range Set Up. (Breakfast available at
the range)
08:00-08:30 A.M. Student Orientation and Safety Review
08:30-12:00 A.M. Instruction Practice, Relays 1 & 2 Shoot, Relays 3
&4 in Pits
12:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M. Pit Change and Lunch
1:00-4:30 P.M. Instruction Practice, Relays 3 &4 Shoot, Relays 1
& 2 in Pits
4:30-5:00 P.M. Issue of Certificates, Range Breakdown and Rifle
Maintenance.
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U.S. SERVICE RIFLE, SMALL ARMS FIRING SCHOOL
REGISTRATION FORM
(PLEASE
PRINT CLEARLY)
NYSRPA
MEMBER NO.........................................
(Required
for ALL adult Civilians)
LAST NAME, FIRST MI
....................................................................................
STREET ADDRESS
.................................................................................
CITY/TOWN, STATE & ZIP CODE
............................................................
PHONE..................................................
E-mail (if
any).........................................
CLUB or ORGANIZATION AFFILIATION
(if
any)...................................................................
UNIT and RANK (U.S. Armed Forces
ONLY)............................
I will attend: (mark X one)
BOTH DAYS THE SEMINAR ONLY
Applicant Category: (mark X one)
Youth # *
Youth * Sponsor US Armed Adult
Civilian
Volunteer (#youth
14 to 16 Yes) (*youth16 thru 19 Yrs.)
(Non-Participant) Civilian
Escort
# Required to submit parental consent
or be accompanied by parent or guardian.
* Required to provide the name,
address and phone number of sponsoring adult or youth group leader.
..................................................................................
# * YOUTHS ONLY: Name and phone of
sponsoring adult
SHOOTING EXPERIENCE: (mark X all
applicable)
Armed Forces Police
Target Shooting Hunting
Rifle Pistol
Shot Gun Air Gun
Other
(explain)..........................................................................................................................
I will be bringing my own: (mark one)
M1 M1A AR 15
I need the loan of a Rifle (mark one)
M1 AR15
Fees MUST accompany
applications except for nonparticipating adult sponsors and volunteers.
For the Peconic River Sportsman’s Club SAFS ( 3 & 4 May 2003)
mail entries to:
SGM Joseph Considine (Retired),
17 Junard Blvd.,
Port Jefferson Sta. NY 11776-2013
Make Checks/Money Orders payable to: NYSRPA
Check or money order enclosed for the amount of:
$50 $40 $25
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