The Snowy Butte 4-H Archery Club welcomes all students of Jackson County who are at least nine (9) years old and in the fourth grade to participate in our club.

Our club promotes archery as a sport and recreation for the entire family, giving archers a place to be proactive at their sport, promotes safe, ethical, and legal hunting practices, and share with others our experiences, knowledge, and archery skills.

Check out our website at www.mysbac.com for more information.

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Fullbore target rifle (TR) is a distinctively British and Commonwealth of Nations shooting discipline that evolved from Service rifle (SR) shooting in the late 1960s, and is governed in the UK by the rules of the National Rifle Association, UK (NRA).

Similar rules are used in several Commonwealth countries, but the issue in 2009 of the rule book of the International Confederation of Fullbore Rifle Associations (ICFRA) has provided an alternative basis for the administration of the sport. Modern target rifles are extremely accurate, and have 'iron' aperture sights which are fully adjustable for elevation and windage.

To level the playing field as much as possible without stifling progress, and to make it possible for riflemen of all budgets to compete seriously, the rifle or all its component parts must be 'readily available in quantity'. This stipulation also keeps faith with the longstanding traditions of the NRA that the rifles used in competition should be of a type that, if necessary, could be readily used for homeland defense.

Fullbore Target Rifle involves prone position single shot precision shooting using 'iron' aperture sights at 'round bull' targets at distances from 300 to 1000 yards, with each shot being carefully scored and analysed. The usual caliber used is 7.62x51 NATO. In the UK the 'home' of target rifle shooting (and match rifle competition) is the NRA's extensive ranges at Bisley, Surrey. The worldwide influence of Bisley on the sport is illustrated best by the South African terminology, where Target Rifle is called "Bisley Shooting", the governing body is the South African Bisley Union (SABU) and almost any target shooting competition is known as a "Bisley".

Fullbore Target Rifle Shooting has been established formally in the United States and is administered by the National Rifle Association of America NRA Annual National Championship is currently held during September at the Wittington Center, Raton, NM.

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The International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) is the governing body of a shooting sport that simulates self-defense scenarios and real life encounters. It was founded in 1996 as a response to the desires of shooters worldwide. The organization now boasts membership of more than 13,500, including members in 36 foreign countries.

One of the unique facets of this sport is that it is geared toward the new or average shooter, yet is fun, challenging and rewarding for the experienced shooter. The founders developed the sport so that practical gear and practical guns may be used competitively. An interested person can spend a minimal amount on equipment and still be competitive.

The main goal is to test the skill and ability of the individual, not equipment or gamesmanship. “Competition only” equipment is not permitted in this sport.

The firearms are grouped into five (5) divisions:

1. Custom Defensive Pistol (.45ACP semi-automatics only)
2. Enhanced Service Pistol (9mm (9x19) or larger caliber semi-automatics)
3. Stock Service Pistol (9mm (9x19) or larger caliber double action, double action only, or safe action semi-automatics)
4. Enhanced Service Revolver (.38 caliber or larger double action revolvers)
5. Stock Service Revolver (.38 caliber or larger double action revolvers)

Shooters are then classed by like-skill levels with progression from Novice (NV); to Marksman (MM); to Sharpshooter (SS); to Expert (EX); and, finally, to Master (MA).

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NRA conventional pistol competition consists of firing slow, timed, and rapid fire. This is done at 50 and 25 yards outdoors and almost exclusively at 50 feet indoors.


Generally an outdoor match will consist of

• 20 shots, slow fire at 50 yards (two 10-shot strings, 10 minutes per string)
• 20 shots, timed fire at 25 yards (four 5-shot strings, 20 seconds per string)
• 20 shots, rapid fire at 25 yards (four 5-shot strings, 10 seconds per string)

and the National Match Course of

• 10-shots slow fire at 50 yards
• 10-shots timed fire (two 5-shot strings)
• 10-shot strings (two 5-shot strings)

This match consists of 90 shots for a possible aggregate total of 900 points. For a 2700 aggregate this match is fired once with each gun: .22 caliber rimfire, center fire, and .45 caliber.

Many match programs call for only one or two guns, that is a 900 or 1800 aggregate.

Most indoor tournaments are fired with .22 caliber rimfire only for a 900 aggregate. However, some indoor matches use all guns for a complete 2700 aggregate.

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Courses of Fire
There are 4 strings of fire which are the basic building blocks of any NRA high power rifle course of fire or tournament.

These are:

1. Slow Fire, standing - 10 rounds at 200 yards in 10 minutes.
2. Rapid Fire, sitting or kneeling - 10 rounds at 200 yards in 60 seconds.
3. Rapid Fire, 10 rounds prone - 300 yards in 70 seconds.
4. Slow Fire, 10 rounds prone - 500 or 600 yards in 10 minutes.

Every NRA High Power Rifle match for which classification records are kept is a multiple or a combination of one or more of these strings.

The popular National Match Course, for instance, consists of

• 10 rounds slow fire standing
• 10 rounds rapid fire sitting or kneeling
• 10 rounds rapid fire prone
• 20 rounds slow fire prone

Matches fired all at one distance and in one position are known as "single-stage" matches and are usually 20 shot matches (2 times one of the basic strings).

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Many individuals become interested in smallbore rifle competition; however, unless they start off with the proper information, they find it difficult to begin.

The cost of equipment is generally a stumbling block. Many feel that unless they have the best of everything they cannon compete. This is not true.

Most start with a minimum investment of a .22 caliber rifle (new or used), spotting scope with stand, sling, glove and shooting coat, and most important, eye and ear protection.

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Practical Shooting attempts to measure the ability to shoot rapidly and accurately with a full power handgun, rifle, and/or shotgun. Those three elements - speed, accuracy, and power - form the three sides of the practical shooting triangle. By design, each match will measure a shooter's ability in all three areas.

To do this, shooters take on obstacle-laden shooting courses (called stages) requiring anywhere from six to 30+ shots to complete.

The scoring system measures points scored per second, then weights the score to compensate for the number of shots fired. If they miss a target, or shoot inaccurately, points are deducted, lowering that all-important points-per-second score.

If shooting has an "extreme" sport, USPSA-sanctioned practical shooting is it. Competitors move, negotiate obstacles, run, speed-reload, and drive their guns through each of several courses as fast as their skills will allow. Although most matches are held outdoors, in all weather, further taxing competitor skill, there are a growing number of indoor ranges conducting USPSA events.

Most of our competitors do not lift weights, or otherwise work on their physical condition with the sport in mind, but those at the very top of the game do. For them, the edge provided by physical strength and dexterity matters, much the way a ping-pong player will improve his stamina by running daily.

Most practical shooters are just regular Joes that enjoy shooting on the weekends - much the way the average golfer enjoys golf. There's no way the average golfer can do what Tiger Woods can do, but that doesn't limit their enjoyment of the sport and it's sure fun to watch Tiger. Where Practical Shooting and golf differ is that it's actually quite likely that you will meet one or two of the world's top shooters at any major match. What are the odds a regular golfer will meet Tiger Woods, much less play on his foursome?

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Steel shooting offers a port of entry to the shooting sports that is far less intimidating than practical shooting.

Steel shooting provides an excellent starting place for young or beginning shooters. It also provides a soft way for those who have begun to suffer the problems associated with aging a vehicle to remain involved in the shooting sports. All this provides an alternative for those who might otherwise be lost to shooting.

But don't think there is not fierce competition at the matches because there is!

Many top USPSA/IDPA shooters use speed steel to push themselves into shooting on the "ragged edge" without making a miss. Speed steal will greatly increase your potential in USPSA/IDPA by focusing on speed without loss of accuracy.

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