Upcoming Events
5TH ANNUAL ASMLA STATE SILHOUETTE MATCH
MARCH 2nd & 3rd, 2002
LOCATION: MAGIC CITY GUN CLUB, PINSON, AL
CONTACT: JIM PARKER @ (205) 681-8353 OR PERRY MITCHELL @ (205) 681-8353
REGISTRATION FEE: $5.00, CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH: $20.00
LADIES: $10.00, JUNIORS: $5.00, FAMILY: $30.00
WE HAVE CHANGED THIS MATCH TO BE A CLASSIFIED MATCH
THE CLASSES WILL BE AS FOLLOWS
EXPERT, SHARPSHOOTER, MARKSMAN, LADIES, JUNIORS
AWARDS WILL BE POWDER
THE RANGE WILL BE OPEN AT 7:00 AM ON SATURDAY & SUNDAY
WE WILL SHOOT TILL DARK GETS US ON SATURDAY & TILL 1:00 PM ON SUNDAY
AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN OUT AT 2:00 PM ON SUNDAY
THERE WILL BE A POTLUCK DINNER SATURDAY EVENING. BRING A DISH IF YOU CAN BUT IT IS NOT REQUIRED TO JOIN THE MEAL, WE USUALLY HAVE ENOUGH TO FEED EVERYBODY. SO PLEASE PLAN TO STAY AND EAT.
TARGETS WILL BE AS FOLLOWS
CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
15 CROWS @ 40 METERS
15 CROWS @ 50 METERS
15 BUFFALOS @75 METERS
15 BEARS @ 100 YARDS
15 BEARS @ 100 METERS
LADIES & JUNIORS MATCH
8 CROWS @ 40 METERS
8 CROWS @ 50 METERS
8 BUFFALOS @ 75 METERS
8 BEARS @ 100 YARDS
8 BEARS @ 100 METERS
THIS WILL BE A PATCHED ROUND BALL MATCH, SIGHTS WILL BE AMS. ALL TARGETS WILL BE SHOT FROM THE OFFHAND POSITION. THIS MATCH WILL BE GOVERNED BY NMLRA RULES.
State Championship
Aggregate:
A Offhand (flint or percussion rifle) Classified: Expert, Sharpshooter, Marksman
| Match | Range | Shots | Target | Position | Sights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | 25yds | 5 | 6 bull 50yd target (8-ring black) | Offhand | AMS |
| A2 | 50yds | 5 | 6 bull 50yd target (7-ring black) | Offhand | AMS |
| A3 | 50yds | 5 | 1 bull 100yd target (8 ring black | Offhand | AMS |
| A4 | 100yds | 5 | 1 bull 100yd target (7 ring black) | Offhand | AMS |
| A5 | Total of matches A1, A2, A3, A4 |
Aggregate:
B Hunters (flint or percussion rifle) Classified: Expert, Sharpshooter, Marksman
| Match | Range | Shots | Target | Position | Sights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 | 25yds | 5 | Squirrel | Offhand | AMS |
| B7 | 50yds | 5 | Running Fox | Offhand | AMS |
| B8 | 50yds | 5 | Standing Groundhog | Offhand | AMS |
| B9 | 100yds | 5 | Standing Bear | Offhand | AMS |
| B10 | Total of matches B6, B7, B8 B9 |
Aggregate:
C One Gun (one gun, 14 lb. limit, open sights) Classified: Expert, Sharpshooter, Marksman| Match | Range | Shots | Target | Position | Sights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | 50yds | 5 | 1 bull 100yd target (8 ring black) | Offhand | Open |
| C12 | 50yds | 5 | 6 bull 50yd target (8 ring black) | Benchrest | Open |
| C13 | 100yds | 5 | 1 bull 100yd target (7 ring black) | Offhand | Open |
| C14 | 100yds | 5 | 1 bull 100yd target (8 ring black) | Benchrest | Open |
| C15 | Total of matches C11, C12, C13, C14 |
Aggregate:
D State Rifle Championship (Classified: Expert, Sharpshooter, Marksman)
| Match | |
|---|---|
| D16 | Total of aggregates A, B, C |
Aggregate:
E Flintlock (traditional flint rifle)
| Match | Range | Shots | Target | Position | Sights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E17 | 25yds | 5 | 6 bull 50yd target (8 ring black) | Offhand | Open |
| E18 | 50yds | 5 | 6 bull 50yd target (7 ring black) | Offhand | Open |
| E19 | 50yds | 5 | 1 bull 100yd target (8 ring black) | Offhand | Open |
| E20 | 100yds | 5 | 1 bull 100yd target (7 ring black) | Offhand | Open |
| E21 | Total matches E17, E18, E19, E20 |
Aggregate:
F Cross Sticks (14 lb. limit)
| Match | Range | Shots | Target | Position | Sights | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F22 | 50yds | 5 | Double Bull Buffalo | X-Sticks | Open | |
| F23 | 50yds | 5 | Double Bull Buffalo | X-Sticks | AMS | |
| F24 | 100yds | 5 | Single Bull Buffalo | X-Sticks | Open | |
| F25 | 100yds | 5 | Single Bull Buffalo | X-Sticks | AMS | |
| F26 | Total matches F22, F23, F24, F25 |
Aggregate:
G Pistol (percussion or flintlock)
| Match | Range | Shots | Target | Position | Sights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G27 | 25yds | 10 | 25yd Pistol (slow fire) | Offhand | Open |
| G28 | 25yds | 10 | 25yd Pistol (LTF) | Offhand | Open |
| G29 | 50yds | 10 | 50yd Pistol (slow fire) | Offhand | Open |
| G30 | 25yds | 15 | International (slow fire) | Offhand | Open |
| G31 | Total matches G27, G28, G29, G30 |
Aggregate:
H Ladies (percussion or flintlock)
| Match | Range | Shots | Target | Position | Sights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H32 | 25yds | 5 | 6 bull 50yd target (8 ring black) | Offhand | AMS |
| H33 | 50yds | 5 | 6 bull 50yd target (7 ring Black) | Offhand | AMS |
| H34 | 50yds | 5 | 1 bull 100yd target (8 ring black) | Offhand | AMS |
| H35 | 100yds | 5 | 1 bull 100yd target (7 ring black) | Offhand | AMS |
| H36 | Total matches H32, H33, H34, H35 |
Aggregate:
I Benchrest (no weight limit, percussion or flintlock, may be fired in two consecutive relays)
| Match | Range | Shots | Target | Position | Sights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I37 | 50yds | 5 | 6 bull 50yd target (8 ring black) | Benchrest | AMS |
| I38 | 50yds | 5 | 6 bull 50yd target (8 ring black) | Benchrest | Open |
| I39 | 100yds | 5 | 6 bull 100yd L target | Benchrest | AMS |
| I40 | 100yds | 5 | 6 bull 100yd L target | Benchrest | Open |
| I41 | Total matches I37, I38, I39, I40 |
Aggregate:
J Junior (flint or percussion)
| Match | Range | Shots | Target | Position | Sights | J42 | 25yds | 5 | 3 bull 50yd target | Offhand | AMS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J43 | 50yds | 5 | 6 bull 50yd target ( 7 ring black) | Benchrest | AMS |
| J44 | 50yds | 5 | 1 bull 100yd target (8 ring black) | Offhand | AMS |
| J45 | Total matches J42, J43, J44, |
Aggregate:
K Sub-Junior (flint or percussion, may be fired in two consecutive relays)
| Match | Range | Shots | Target | Position | Sights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K46 | 25yds | 5 | 3 bull 100yd target | Benchrest | AMS |
| K47 | Total match K46 |
Aggregate:
L Musket (one musket, round or mini ball, may be fired in two consecutive relays)
| Match | Range | Shots | Target | Position | Sights | L48 | 50yds | 10 | 1 bull 100yd target (8 ring black) | Offhand | As-Issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L59 | 100yds | 10 | 1 bull 100yd target (7 ring black) | AMP | As-Issue |
| L50 | 100yds | 10 | 200 yd Musket target | Offhand | As-Issue |
| L51 | Total L48, L49, L50 |
Match:
M Re-entry (winner takes 50% of all entries scored, percussion or flintlock)
| Range | Shots | Target | Position | Sights | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M52 | 25yds | 5 | 6 bull 50yd slug gun target) | Offhand | AMS |
If you are not classified by the ASMLA you may fire Aggregate A and gain classification, fire this match before firing any other targets in the State Championship.
Fees:
This fee chart includes registration. Note that there is a substantial fee reduction with each additional aggregate entered.1 aggregate .....................................................................................................................................$14.00
2 aggregates ...................................................................................................................................$26.00
3 aggregates ...................................................................................................................................$38.00
State championship (Agg’s A, B, C, D)....................................... ..............................................$50.00
(Ladies or Juniors) .....................................................................................$30.00
All aggregates.................................................................................................................................$55.00
(Ladies or Juniors) ..............................................................................................$40.00
Family package (Husband, Wife, and minor children includes all aggregates for all family
members) ..........................................................................................................................................$70.00
Sub-Junior Aggregate only ...........................................................................................................$ 6.00
Re-entry ............................................................................................................................................$ 2.00
All matches to be conducted in accordance with NMLRA rules. All relays to be thirty minutes in length. Rifles used in the musket aggregate must be inspected by the range officer before firing in the respective aggregate. Patched round balls must be used in all aggregates except aggregates G and L. All matches designated benchrest may use two consecutive relays. Musket matches may be fired in two consecutive relays.
Aggregates A, B, C, and D are classified using the MNLRA classification system. Classification is assigned based on known ability. Shooters of unknown ability should fire aggregate A to gain classification before firing in aggregates B or C. Failing to gain classification before firing in aggregate B or C will result in the shooter being classified as and expert.
The match schedule is as follows:
Friday 11:00 AM Registration and target desk opens
12::00 Noon First relay of the day begins
No Relay will begin after 6:00 PM
Saturday 7:00 AM Registration and target desk opens
7:30 AM First relay of the day begins
No relay will begin after 6:00 PM
Sunday 7:00 AM Registration and target desk opens
7:30 AM First relay of the day begins
No relay will begin after 1:00 PM
2:00 PM Awards ceremony on the range
ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS STRICTLY ENFORCED!
No smoking on or near the firing line. All competitors will load at the loading benches. Competitors shooting flint will load with the hammer down and frizzen open. Competitors will carry firearms with the muzzle up to and from the firing line. Competitors will cap or prime only on the firing line with the muzzle pointed down range. Firing will begin only after the range officer has given the command "Commence Fire". All firing will stop at the command "Cease Fire". Failure to comply with safety rules or to commands given by the range officer will subject the competitor to disqualification and removal from the firing line.
If you are a new muzzle loading shooter or are unfamiliar to line shooting, please identify yourself to the range officer, he will assist you in becoming familiar with range commands and safety practices.
Camping -- Brierfield Park has excellent camping facilities. Contact the park office for fees and reservations. .
