TENNESSEE SHOOTING SPORTS ASSOCIATION (TNSSA)

2003 CONVENTIONAL HIGHPOWER RIFLE MATCHES

NRA APPROVED TOURNAMENTS

April 19,20

July 12,13

September 27,28

October 25,26

NRA REGISTERED TOURNAMENTS

May 31: Tennessee Highpower Rifle Championship

June 1: Leg Match and 1000 Yard Match

June 28: Tennessee Service Rifle Championship

June 29: Leg Match and 1000 Yard Match

Non-Approved (State Team Support Match)

March 22, 23

CONTACT: Clyde J. Nail, Jr. (Rusty) 10388 Beech Grove Rd. Sparta, Tn. 38583 Phone: 931 526 5845 email: cnail@multipro.com

LOCATION: Arnold Center Rifle Range, AEDC, 8 miles south of I-24 exit 117 and ½ mile off the AEDC access road or 5 miles east of Tullahoma and ½ mile off the AEDC access road.

RULES: Current NRA Highpower Rifle rules will apply

ELIGIBILITY: Competitors must be members of the NRA.

ENTRIES: Limited to 80 competitors. We will accept entries until 15 minutes before firing time provided space is available, pre-entries are encouraged for the registered matches.

Approved Match Entry Fees: Individual matches (Sat.): TNSSA Members $20; non members $22(includes $4.50 NRA registration fee and $2 for team support) (Juniors $0 ); Team match $28 per 4 person team. 1000yd match $10 plus $4.50 registration fee if not paid on Saturday. This fee is not applicable to F class competitors.

Non Approved Match Entry Fees: Individual matches ( Sat.) $15 (no fee for juniors) (Sun) $15 600/1000 yard Match

Registered Match Entry Fees: Individual matches TNSSA Members $30, non- Members $32 (includes $5.00 NRA registration fee and $2.00 for team support). 1000 yard matches $15, Leg match entry fee is $10

CLASSIFICATION OF COMPETITIORS: NRA classification will be used. NRA members must provide their membership number for classification purposes. Unclassified competitors will fire in the Master class.

AWARDS: NRA award points will be awarded in all individual matches as well as to the overall winner. Additional place awards will be made in each class in each individual match for every five competitors registered. Classes with fewer than five competitors will be combined with the next higher class. No lower classes will be combined with the High Master class. In the event there are fewer than 5 HM's they will compete for the overall win only. Separate award schedules may be established for various categories for which there are sufficient entries. Awards will be mailed with the match results bulletin. Please note that while out-of -state are welcome to fire in the State Championships the "special award trophies" will be given to the high scoring state residents in each class/category.

MATCH SCHEDULE: Individual matches will be fired on Saturday 22 March (non-approved), 19 April, 12 July, 27 September, and 25 October and will consist of the 80 shot Regional course of fire, with sighters (200/300/600yds). Registration will begin at 08:00 am and firing will begin at 09:00 am. Team matches and 1000yd matches will be fired on Sunday: 20 April, 13 July and 28 September. The team matches will consist of the 50 shot National Match course with sighters (200/300/600yds). Pick- up teams are allowed and encouraged. Registration for the team match will begin at 08:00 am and firing will begin at 09:00 am. The 1000yd match course of fire will be unlimited sighters and 20 shots for record in a time limit of 30 minutes. Registration for the 1000yd matches will begin immediately after the team match.

Note: Due to the end of Daylight Savings Time there will be no team match on 23 March or 26 October, we will instead have a 600/ 1000 yard match consisting of unlimited sighters and 20 shots for record at each yard line in a 30 minute time limit. Registration for these matches will begin at 9:00 am with firing to begin at 10:00am

There will be a swap meet with refreshments after the match.

SPECIAL NOTICE: While every effort has been made to eliminate conflicts, match dates are subject to impact due to potential last minute schedule conflicts with National Guard training activities. It is recommended that you verify dates prior to travel plans. Contact Rusty (931-526-5845, cell 931-265-6018 ), Clyde Kunz (931-967-2015) for the latest schedule information. Some conflicts may be resolved by shooting 600yds reduced to 300yds.

TENNESSEE SHOOTING SPORTS ASSOCIATION (TNSSA)
2004 CONVENTIONAL HIGHPOWER RIFLE MATCHES

NRA APPROVED TOURNAMENTS
April 10,11

NRA REGISTERED TOURNAMENTS
May 29 and 30: 600/1000 Yard F Class State Championship

June 26: Tennessee Service Rifle Championship June 27: Leg Match and 1000 Yard Match
Oct 30: Tennessee Highpower Rifle Championship Oct 31: Prone Matches 600/ 1000 Yard
Complete programs are available for viewing on the TnSSA website at www.tnssa.org

LOCATION: Arnold Center Rifle Range, Arnold Air Force Base (AEDC) Take I-24 to exit117. Turn toward the AFB and travel about 8.5 miles to a brown sign that says "Arnold Rifle Range". The next street on the right, past the sign is B-5. Turn right onto B-5 and travel 1 mile to the range complex. IF the range flag is up but the gate is locked, drive about 300m past the gate to the second gate behind the 600 yard line. If the road guards are out and shooting has commenced, you may still shoot if we have a person in the pits to pull. Speak with the line officer.

RULES: Current NRA Highpower Rifle rules will apply, CMP rules will govern the Leg Match
ELIGIBILITY: NRA membership is required for the registered matches.

ENTRIES: Limited to 80 competitors. We will accept entries until 15 minutes before firing time provided space is available, pre-entries are encouraged for the registered matches.
Approved Match Entry Fees: Individual matches (Sat.): $25; includes $4.50 NRA registration fee) (Juniors $0 ); 1000yd match $20.
Non Approved Match Entry Fees: Individual matches ( Sat.) $15 (no fee for juniors) (Sun) $15 600/1000 yard Match
Registered Match Entry Fees: Individual matches $40(includes $5.00 NRA registration fee). 1000 yard matches $20, Leg match entry fee is $15. The F class Championship entry is $50 for the individual matches and $40 per team for both days.
CLASSIFICATION OF COMPETITIORS: NRA classification will be used. NRA members must provide their membership number for classification purposes. Unclassified competitors will fire in the Master class.

AWARDS: NRA award points will be awarded in all individual matches as well as to the overall winner. Additional place awards will be made in each class in each individual match for every five competitors registered. Classes with fewer than five competitors will be combined with the next higher class. No lower classes will be combined with the High Master class. In the event there are fewer than 5 HM's they will compete for the overall win only. Separate award schedules may be established for various categories for which there are sufficient entries. Awards will be mailed with the match results bulletin. Please note that while out-of -state are welcome to fire in the State Championships the "special award trophies" will be given to the high scoring state residents in each class/category. Match winners will receive other awards regardless of residency.

MATCH SCHEDULE: Individual matches will be fired on Saturday: 10 April, 26 June and 30 Oct. and will consist of the 80 shot Regional course of fire, with sighters (200/300/600yds). Registration will begin at 08:00 am and firing will begin at 09:00 am. Prone matches will be fired on Sunday 11 April and 31 Oct. and will consist of the unlimited sighters and 20 shots for record at 600 and 1000 yards. Saturday registration for all matches will begin at 08:00 am and firing will begin at 09:00 am. Complete programs are posted at tnssa.org
The F Class State Championship will be a registered match: two 20 shot matches at 600yds. plus a 15 shot team match on Saturday. Sunday will be two 20 shot 1000yd. matches plus a 15 shot team match. The program is posted at tnssa.org
CONTACT: Clyde J. Nail, Jr. (Rusty) 10388 Beech Grove Rd. Sparta, Tn. 38583 Phone: 931 526 5845/cell 931 265 6018 or email: cnail@multipro.com

There will be a swap meet with refreshments after the match. SPECIAL NOTICE: While every effort has been made to eliminate conflicts, match dates are subject to impact due to potential last minute schedule conflicts with National Guard training activities. It is recommended that you verify dates prior to travel plans. Contact Rusty (931-526-5845, cell 931-265-6018 ), or check the TnSSA website at tnssa.org for the latest schedule information. Some conflicts may be resolved by shooting 600yds reduced to 300yds.