ARC Plus Pistoleer Match As Part of the America’S Rifle Challenge Program, DMSC Will Conduct the First of Two Pistoleer Matches

Official Newsletter of the Dormont / Mt Lebanon Sportsmen’s Club CALENDAR OF EVENTS April 2019 Edition

May 2019

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1 2 3 4 7:30AM-5:00PM - 6:00pm—8:00pm— 8:00AM-3:00PM - Envirothon Compe- NRA / Second ARC Advanced Match tition Amendment Social at All Upper Ranges All ranges closed DoubleTree Hotel on Closed Racetrack Rd, Mead- 3:00-6:00PM - MTL owlands Rifle Practice

5:00PM - Smallbore Rifle Practice

5 6 7 8 9 10 11 10:00AM - 2A Rally 6:00PM-10:00PM - VE Day 7:30PM - Board Meet- 8:00AM-3:00PM - Harrisburg Trap range ing ARC Basic Match 3:00-6:00PM - MTL Rifle Range Closed 6:00PM - Outdoor Rifle Practice pistol (NMC) MPRL Week 1 5:00PM - Smallbore Rifle Practice

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Mother's Day 6:00PM - Outdoor 9:00AM-5:00PM - 9:00AM-5:00PM - 9:00AM-5:00PM - Armed Forces Day pistol (NMC) BPPD Training BPPD Training BPPD Training 9:00AM-12:00PM - MPRL Week 2 Rifle Range Closed Rifle Range Closed Rifle Range Closed 8:00AM NRA Highpower Work Party All Upper Ranges 6:00PM-10:00PM - 3:00-6:00PM - MTL All ranges closed Closed Trap range Rifle Practice

5:00PM - Smallbore Rifle Practice

19 20 21 22 23 24 25 11:00AM - CMP rifle 6:00PM - Outdoor 6:00PM-10:00PM - 5:00PM - Smallbore 8:00PM - Membership 11:30PM-12:00PM 9:00AM-4:00PM - match pistol (NMC) Trap range Rifle Practice meeting (approx) Outdoor Pistol Silhou- Rifle Range Closed MPRL Week 3 Silhouette Setup ette All Upper Ranges All Upper Ranges Closed Closed

26 27 28 29 30 31 9:00AM-12:00PM - Memorial Day 6:00PM-10:00PM - 5:00PM - Smallbore Sanctioned Vintage/ Trap range Rifle Practice Springfield 200yd No Outdoor pistol Match (NMC) 6:00PM - Tres Bandi- All Upper Ranges dos Closed

Club News

• Capital Improvement Projects: New Clubhouse construction has MEMBERSHIP CLASSIFICATIONS AND DUES started! Active (Full membership) $100.00 / yr. Senior (65 years old, 10 years • DMSCI MEMBERS WHO ARE LICENSED and INSURED CONTRACTORS: consecutive membership) $40.00 / yr. As most of our members probably know by now we are getting ready Intermediate (18 - 21) $40.00 / yr. Junior (12 - 17) $15.00 / yr. to kick off our new building project. If there are any DMSCI members Spousal membership $50.00 / yr. Initiation fee (one time) $100.00 who are presently a licensed and insured contractor that wish to bid Computer Gate Card $10.00 portions of the work involved with the new building please let us

know. We will be looking for electrical contractors, framing and interi- EXECUTIVE STAFF or finishing contractors (drywall and painting), plumbing and heating GEORGE TAYLOR IV PRESIDENT contractors. Please send an email with your firms name and what type THEODORE K. HILDABRAND VICE PRESIDENT of work your company performs. If any member is qualified ELLSWORTH F. VINES TREASURER BRUCE LONG RECORDING SECRETARY and interested please send your companies information by email to BRUCE UNGAR EXECUTIVE RANGE OFFICER our [email protected]

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF • Work Party: April 20th is the first work party of the year. Please con- MARK CHIOCCA NEWSLETTER EDITOR sider helping maintain the club and all of its facilities. BRIAN FINK MEMBERSHIP CHAIR

• Swap Table: Swap tables will be available during the monthly CLUB DIRECTORS meetings in February, May, August, and October starting at 6pm. Con- CHARLES R. AUGENSTEIN, II 724-255-6127 tact Ted Hildabrand for details and to reserve your spot. THEODORE K. HILDABRAND 724-942-2125 JOHN BRADFORD 724-228-0545 GARY SCHERER 412-699-5773 • Spent Brass Needed: The VFW James Perry Post 191 in Canonsburg is GEORGE TAYLOR, IV 412-855-6721 looking for donations of used brass to help fund the Honor Guard for BRUCE D. UNGAR 412-343-2256 ELLSWORTH F. VINES 412-721-9632 performing full military honors for our fallen brothers and sisters at the RONALD J. WATTON 724-941-5891 time of their burial. Brass is polished and presented in honor of their DAVE WILLARD 724-941-6620 WAYNE THOMPSON 412-874-8888 loved ones. If you are able to donate any used brass, please contact DENNIS DEE 724-914-3310 [email protected] BILL FERTALL 724-260-0693 BRUCE LONG 724-941-3918 MARK CHIOCCA 412-257-3231 • Pa. Hunter Safety Education: The club is in the process of scheduling

a Hunter Safety Course later this year provided the membership shows AFFILIATIONS: an interest. The local game commission is trying to find us an instructor PA Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs to have a class at our club. For the long term future we are seeking 2 or Washington County Sportsmen 3 individuals who would like to be qualified instructors. If interested, Metropolitan Police Revolver League Pittsburgh and Suburban Rifle League you can click on the following link to get this process started. https:// National Shooting Sports Foundation pgcdatacollection.pa.gov/instructorapplicationrequest If you have any

questions, please contact John Bradford 724-228-0545 or any Board SANCTIONED BY: Member. National Rifle Association Civilian Marksmanship Program • NRA / Second Amendment Social: Meet and talk with Federal, State, Pennsylvania Rifle and Pistol Association

and Local legislators, as well as Regional officers of the NRA and other supporters of the Second Amendment. Get to know them and discuss CLUB COMMUNICATION

your thoughts and opinions as we face new challenges to our Second Club Web Site: www.mdi.net/dml Amendment rights. The event will take place on May 2, at the Double- Club House Phone: (724)745-9794 Membership Inquiries (412)831-4857 Tree Hotel, Racetrack Road, Meadowlands, from 6 PM to 8 PM. The [email protected] dress is casual. There will be light bites and a cash bar. Admission for Twitter @DMLSportsmen www.facebook.com/DMLSportsmen DMSC members and their guests is free with ticket available on website eMail the Editor: [email protected] or ask any board member.

2 Shooting Events

Program Description Contact

Centerfire Pistol Pistol Rimfire Pistol Air Centerfire Rifle RifleRimfire Rifle Air Shotgun Muzzleloader This program takes place year round. Indoors during the winter and George Taylor (412) 855-6721 Monday Night Pistol outdoors during the summer. X X Bruce Ungar (412)343-2256 National Match Course. First line fires at 7pm indoors, and 6pm outdoors This fires the 4th Saturday of the Outdoor Silhouette George Taylor (412) 855-6721 X X X X month at 9 AM. April—September The Civilian Marksmanship Program John Tupta (724) 941-1494 rifle matches occur the third Sunday CMP Rifle [email protected] X of every month January - October. Bruce Unger (412) 343-2256 Matches begin at 11 AM. 200 yard match. 2014 season begins John Tupta (724) 941-1494 NRA High Power March 8. Matches begin at 9 AM. X [email protected] March - October Pittsburgh Suburban Our champion smallbore team Dean Trew (724) 239-3012 X Rifle League practices every Sunday at 7 PM Trap shooting occurs every Tuesday Trap starting at 6pm. The season runs April Wayne Thompson (412) 874-8888 X - October The season runs January - March. The shooters participate and shoot Winter Indoor Ted Hildabrand (724) 942-2125 concurrent with the indoor open X X X X X Shooting League [email protected] shoots on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday This program typically takes place in June and November. Any centerfire Antique Military Rifle original military rifle with original Bruce Ungar (412)343-2256 X Match open sights, no scopes, manufactured Gary Scherer (724)809-7358 prior to January 1, 1946 and in safe shooting condition. No semi-autos The Black Powder matches are held Blackpowder Skirmish Semiannually. See the club calendar Ron Watton (724) 941-5891 X for exact dates Wednesdays 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM. Ted Hildabrand (724)942-2125 Indoor Air Rifle X October - March Dave Faust (724)225-9057 CMP Junior Rifle Every Tuesday September - March at 7 Miles Ford (412) 833-0813 X Program PM. Chuck Augenstein (724) 941-9538 Indoor Air Pistol Saturdays @ 1pm January - March George Taylor (412) 855-6721 X Silhouette See our website for more detail about shooting opportunities at the club: www.mdi.net/dml/programs.html

3 Legislative Committee SAVE THE DATE THURSDAY, MAY 2. 2019 THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION AN EVENT CELEBRATING AND SUPPORTING THE SECOND AMENDMENT Sponsored by the Washington County Republican Committee

Meet and talk with Federal, State, and Local legislators, as well as Regional officers of the National Rifle Association and people like you who support and defend the Second Amendment. Get to know them and discuss your thoughts and opinions as we face new challenges to our Second Amendment rights.

George Taylor, President, Dormont Mt.-Lebanon Sportsmen's Club, is helping to organize the event to provide focus on the NRA and the Second Amendment. The event will take place on May 2, at the DoubleTree Hotel, Racetrack Road, Meadowlands, from 6 PM to 8 PM. The dress is casual. There will be light bites and a cash bar. Admission for DMSC members and their guests is free--clip and use the attached ticket.

Among those scheduled to attend are Guy Reschenthaler, U.S. Congressman (Veterans' Affairs Advocacy) Camera Bartolotta, PA Senator Jason Ortitay, PA Representative Diana Irey-Vaughan, Washington County Commissioner Robert Tekavec, NRA Field Representative Betsy McClure, Friends of the NRA, Greene County Dennis Fredericks, Commissioner, PA Game Commission Chet Krcil, Southwest PA Division Director, PFSC Judge Christy Peck, PA Superior Court candidate Megan King, PA Superior Court candidate Washington County Row Office and Municipal candidates

There also will be many booths and exhibits for attendees to see.

The event will include recognition of Tom Baldridge, retiring representative of the Western PA Friends of the NRA, for his service to the Washington County area.

Join us and be part of the dialogue.

The DMSC Legislative Committee

4 Legislative Committee

5 Women on Target

Dormont Mt Lebanon Sportsmen Club is hosting a “Ladies Day” of education & shooting at 476B Linden Road, Canonsburg, PA 15317

FREE of CHARGE

8:30 AM – 3:00 PM (Lunch will be provided)

Minimum Age is 21

Pre-registration is required at https://wot.nra.org/

6 Black Powder

BLACK POWDER SURVEY

METALIC CARTRIDGE AND MUZZLE-LOADING SPORT- ING ARMS

The Black Powder Committee of the DMSC is currently conducting a survey to determine the total number of members that are interested in becoming part of the Black Powder Fraternity.

This discipline will include the use of flint and percussion as well as metallic cartridge rifles, pistols and shotguns from the earliest colonial era through all of America’s military engagements from the French and Indian War, our American Revolution, War of 1812, Mexican War, the American Civil War, and the Western American Indian conflicts Whether you “patch” a round ball, load a military “minie ball”, shoot a modern “inline” or a black powder “cartridge” gun, we would like to see you on the range as a shooter or a competitor.

If you would like to demonstrate your competitive spirit with the use of these antiques or exercise your hidden enthusiasm for black powder, your participation is welcome.

To register, send an email or call: Ron Watton 724-941-5891 [email protected] John Nipar 412-835-7629 [email protected] Dave Willard 724-941-6620 [email protected]

7 America’s Rifle Challenge America’s Rifle Challenge (ARC)

Schedule of Events 2019

** Note: Due to ARC requirements and range restrictions, each event will have a limited number of slots that will be assigned on a first come – first served basis. You must reserve your spot by send- ing an email to John T. [email protected] . Registration will open one month prior to the month in which the event is held.

Event Date Registration Opens Clinic Saturday April 13 March 1 Advanced Match Saturday May 4 April 1 Basic Match Saturday May 11 April 1 ARC Plus (2 gun) Saturday June 8 May 1 ARC Plus (Pistoleer) Sunday June 30 May 1 Advanced Match Sunday July 14 June 1 ARC Plus (2 gun) Sunday August 11 July 1 ARC Plus (Vintage 2 gun) Saturday August 31 July 1 ARC Plus (Pistoleer) Sunday September 22 August 1

Please stay tuned to Newsletters and Bulletin Board Flyers for more detailed information regarding each of these events.

8 America’s Rifle Challenge ARC - Basic Rifle Match As part of the America’s Rifle Challenge (ARC) Program, DMSC will conduct a Basic Rifle Match, which is intended for shooters with little or no experience in Action Rifle events. Participants learn match protocols, practice marksmanship skills, and develop confidence all while maintaining a comfortable pace. All live fire is conducted concurrently. This Basic Match can serve as a requirement to continue participation in other ARC events conducted at DMSC. NOTE: This will be the only Basic Match offered in 2019. Date: Saturday May 11, 2019 Time: 7 AM – 12 PM Cost: $5 for DMLSC members; $10 for non-members. Basic Match Course of Fire : 72 rounds total (+ 6 Optional Rounds) Stage 1: 100 yds. Prone: Fire five shots, reload, and fire five shots. Stage 2: 100 yds. Kneeling: Fire five shots, reload, and fire five shots. Stage 3: 50 yds. Sitting: Fire five shots. Stage 4: 50 yds. Prone: (support shoulder) Fire five shots. Stage 5: 50 yds. Standing: (behind barricade) Fire five shots. Stage 5a: 50 yds. Kneeling: (behind barricade) Fire five shots. Stage 6: 25 yds. Standing: Fire five shots lower, reload, fire five shots upper. ** Stage 6 is a magazine retention stage** Stage 7: 7 yds. Standing: Fire five shots left target, fire five shots right target. Stage 8: 7 yds. Standing: Fire two shots lower, fire one shot upper at both left and right targets, reload, repeat sequence. Optional Stage 100 yds. - At shooter’s discretion, you may remain after the match and fire 6 additional rounds from the prone position at two steel targets. This will give a preview of similar stages existing in other ARC events. ** Note: The actual stages are more robust than this brief description. After signing up for the match, a full detailed description will be sent along with other important information. ** Rifle Categories: Iron Sights: a rifle that has only iron sights Optics Limited: a rifle that has only a non-magnified optic, such as ACOG, EoTech, Red Dot, etc. Back up iron sights are allowed. Optics Open: a maximum of two optic sights with a maximum of one being magnified. All NRA Safety Rules and DMLSC Rules apply. Competitors need to attend a mandatory safety briefing and will assist in set up and tear down. Keep all rifles cased and in your vehicles until instructed to bring them to the firing line. Eye/Ear Protection and Empty Chamber Indicators are mandatory (ECI’s are available for a $1 charge). Rifles need to be Zeroed for 100 yards prior to the match. No spotting scopes or shooting jackets are permitted. Shooting mats are optional. It is desired that rifles have attached slings capable of being worn across the back. Competitors should have a minimum of 3 magazines (5 magazines are optimal) and will need to carry them in a bandoleer, pouch, pocket, or similar device on their person for each stage. No incendiary ammunition. All stages utilizing steel targets - Lead core ammunition only, no armor piercing (AP), no solid or partial core ammunition containing steel or any metal other than lead. For more information visit: https://arc.nra.org/faqs/

Space is limited to 15 shooting positions. Registration opens on April 1, 2019 To insure your participation, contact John T. via email: [email protected]

9 America’s Rifle Challenge ARC - Advanced Rifle Match As part of the America’s Rifle Challenge Program, DMSC will conduct the first of two Advanced Rifle Matches. Intended for experienced action rifle shooters, competitors will be required to change firing positions, move through multiple firing points and reload against the clock. Assignments will be made to relays comprised of 5 shooters. Date: Saturday May 4, 2019 Pre-requisites: Previous participation in a DMSC Basic Match or other experience as determined by the match director. Time: 7 AM – 12 PM Cost: $5 for DMLSC members; $10 for non-members. Advanced Match Course of Fire : 91 rounds total Stage 1: 50 yds. Fire two shots standing, three shots kneeling, and five shots prone. Stage 2: 50 yds. From behind a barricade, fire five shots standing, reload, and then fire five shots kneeling. Stage 3: 10 yds. Fire seven shots at an action swinger target. Stage 4: 100 yds. From the prone position, fire seven shots at various steel and paper targets. Stage 5: 25 yds. From behind a barricade fire four shots standing, reload, and then fire four more shots. Stage 6: 25 yds. Fire four shots and move to the barricade. Reload. Fire four shots through a barricade portal. Re- load. Fire four more shots through a different barricade portal. Stage 7: 7 yds. Fire six shots from behind a bunker. Stage 8: 7 yds. Fire eight shots @ two targets using the support side and strong side Stage 9: 7 yds. Fire sixteen shots total at four different targets ** Note: The actual stages are more robust than this brief description. After signing up for the match, a full detailed description will be sent along with other important information. ** Rifle Categories: Iron Sights: a rifle that has only iron sights Optics Limited: a rifle that has only a non-magnified optic, such as ACOG, EoTech, Red Dot, etc. Back up iron sights are allowed. Optics Open: a maximum of two optic sights with a maximum of one being magnified. Participants need to have prior experience in an action rifle match, such as the DMSC’s Basic ARC Match or other experience as determined by the match director. All NRA Safety Rules and DMLSC Rules apply. Competitors need to attend a mandatory safety briefing and will assist in set up and tear down. Keep all rifles cased and in your vehicles until instructed to bring them to the firing line. Eye/Ear Protection and Empty Chamber Indicators are mandatory (ECI’s are available for a $1 charge). Rifles need to be Zeroed for 100 yards prior to the match. No spotting scopes, shooting mats, or shooting jackets are permitted. Rifles need to have attached slings capable of being worn across the back. Competitors should have a minimum of 3 magazines (5 magazines are optimal) and will need to carry them in a bandoleer, pouch, pocket, or similar device on the person for each stage. No incendiary ammunition. All stages utilizing steel targets - Lead core ammunition only, no armor piercing (AP), no solid or partial core ammunition containing steel or any metal other than lead.

Space is limited to 15 shooting positions. Registration opens on April 1, 2019 To insure your participation, contact John T. via email: [email protected]

10 America’s Rifle Challenge ARC Plus 2-Gun Match As part of the America’s Rifle Challenge Program, DMSC will conduct the first of two 2-Gun Matches. Competi- tors will be required to change firing positions, move through multiple firing points and reload against the clock. Stages will consist of rifle only, pistol only, and transitioning from one firearm to the other. Squading assignments will be made comprising of 5 shooters. Date: Saturday, June 8, 2019 Pre-requisites: Previous participation in a DMSC Advanced Match Time: 7:15 AM Cost: $5 for DMLSC members; $10 for non-members. 2 Gun Course of Fire : Total rounds 77 Rifle / 69 Pistol Stage 1: 50 yds. (Rifle Only) Fire two shots standing, three shots kneeling, and five shots prone. Stage 2: 25 yds. (Pistol Only) From behind a barricade, fire four shots standing, reload, then fire four shots kneeling. Stage 3: 10 yds. (Transition Rifle to Pistol) Standing - Using the rifle, fire a maximum of seven shots. Using the pistol, fire a maximum of thirteen shots. Both steel and action targets are used. Stage 4: 100 yds. (Rifle Only) Prone: Fire a maximum of fourteen shots, alternating between steel and paper targets placed at100 yards. Stage 5: 25 yds. (Transition Rifle to Pistol) Starting with the rifle fire eight shots at two targets including a reload. From behind the barricade using the pistol, fire eight shots at two targets including a reload. Stage 6: 25 yds. (Transition Pistol to Rifle) Starting with the pistol, fire twelve shots at two targets including a reload. From behind the barricade using the rifle, fire twelve shots through two different portals, at two targets including a reload. Stage 7: 25 yds. (Transition Pistol to Rifle) Starting with the pistol fire at four (4) steel targets. Transitioning to the rifle, shooter will fire three rounds standing and three rounds kneeling – over top of a bunker. Stage 8a: 7 yds. (Pistol Only) Standing using the Support Hand Only, fire four shots. Stage 8b: 7 yds. (Rifle Only) Standing using the Support Shoulder, fire four shots. Stage 9: 7 yds. (Transition Rifle to Pistol) Starting with the rifle fire twelve shots at two targets including a reload. Transition to Pistol and fire twelve shots at two targets including a reload. Firearm Categories: Iron Sights: a rifle or pistol that has only iron sights Optics Limited: a rifle that has only a non-magnified optic, such as ACOG, EoTech, Red Dot, etc. ; a pistol that has only a non-magnified optic, such as a Red Dot, laser, etc. Optics Open: a rifle with a maximum of two optic sights with only one being magnified. Participants must have participated in a DMSC Advanced Match. All NRA Safety Rules and DMLSC Rules apply. Competitors need to attend a mandatory safety briefing and must arrive at the designated time of their assigned squading. Keep all rifles and pistols cased and in your vehicles until instructed to bring them to the firing line. Eye/Ear Protection and Empty Chamber Indicators are mandatory (ECI’s are available for a $1 charge). Rifles need to be Zeroed for 100 yards prior to the match. No spotting scopes, shooting mats, or shooting jackets are permitted. Rifles need to have attached slings capable of being worn across the back. Pistols must be a semi-automatic of 9 mm caliber (or higher) and securely carried in exterior holster (OWB). Competitors should have a minimum of 3 magazines for the rifle and 3 magazines for the pistol and will need to carry them in a bandoleer, pouch, pocket, or similar device on the person for each stage. No incendiary ammunition. All stages utilizing steel targets - Lead core ammunition only, no armor piercing (AP), no solid or partial core ammunition containing steel or any metal other than lead. Space is limited to 15 shooting positions. Registration opens on May 1, 2019. To insure your participation, contact John T. via email: [email protected]

11 America’s Rifle Challenge ARC Plus Pistoleer Match As part of the America’s Rifle Challenge Program, DMSC will conduct the first of two Pistoleer Matches. Pisto- leer Match?? Just what is a Pistoleer Match? If you have been shooting down on the lower ranges, then you are a “Pistoleer” and this first time ever match may be something of interest to you. Participants will com- pete in seven “pistol only” stages firing at paper, steel, and motion targets. This is an action pistol match and the course of fire entails modern day defensive shooting skills involving distances from 5 to 30 feet, multiple targets, bar- ricades, several reloads, and a whole lot of fun.

Date: Sunday, June 30, 2019 Time: 8 AM Cost: $5 for DMLSC members; $10 for non-members. Pistoleer Course of Fire : Total rounds - 79 Stage 1: 5+ feet. Fire four shots from the kneeling position and twelve shots from the standing position using four different target stands, three reloads and the use of a barricade. Stage 2: 30+ feet. Fire up to ten shots at the dueling tree. Stage 3: 20+ feet. Fire twelve shots at four different targets with a reload. Stage 4: 30+ feet. Fire up to ten shots at a steel plate rack. Stage 5: 5+ feet. Fire twelve shots at three different targets, three reloads, and the use of a barricade. Stage 6: 30+ feet. Fire up to eight shots at a double swinger action target including a No-Shoot target. Stage 7: 30+ feet. Fire up to eleven shots at several steel targets and a pop up paper target with a reload. ** Note: The actual stages are more robust than this brief description. After signing up for the match, a full detailed description will be sent along with other important information. ** Firearm Categories: Iron Sights: a pistol that has only iron sights Optics: a pistol that has only an optic, such as a Red Dot, laser, etc. Pistol Types: semi-automatic, double action revolver (DA), single action revolver (SA) While there are no pre-requisites, this match will not involve any instruction and participants should pos- sess safe pistol handling skills. All NRA Safety Rules and DMLSC Rules apply. Competitors need to attend a mandatory safety briefing conducted at the clubhouse. Keep all pistols cased and in your vehicles until instructed to bring them to the lower ranges. Eye/Ear Protection is mandatory. Calibers from 9 mm through 45LC are allowed, but no magnums. All pistols must be securely carried in an exterior holster. The match will be conducted as an individual utilizing a shot timer. Scoring will be a combination of speed and accuracy. All stages will begin from the low-ready position. Competitors should have a minimum of 3 magazines for the semi-automatic pistols, and will need to carry them on the person for each live fire stage. While primarily designed for semi-automatic pistols, participants using DA or SA revolvers may experience longer run times due to reloading, but will still get to enjoy the same marksmanship challenge and fun. No incendiary ammunition. All stages utilizing steel targets - Lead core ammunition only, no armor piercing (AP), no solid or partial core ammunition containing steel or any metal other than lead.

Space is limited to 24 shooting positions. Registration opens on May 1, 2018. To insure your participation, contact John T. via email: [email protected]

12 Americas Rifle Challenge Clinic Results ARC Clinic April 13, 2019

Beautiful weather – great camaraderie – a lot of fun shooting the match – very tasty donuts !! That about sums up the opening event for ARC 2019 in fourteen words. DMSC conducted an AM and a PM ARC Clinic where each match hosted 10 participants. The Clinic is designed to teach basic position shooting skills and match protocols for this action rifle activity. With NRA certified Instructors and Range Safety Officers, each participant had the opportunity to see a demonstration – practice those skills with dry fire drills – learn the commands and scoring protocols – then hit the range for some live fire opportunity. Clinic pacing and the practice drills were optimal, with constant opportunities existing for questions - each participant seemed to enjoy and learn from being at this ARC event. With a maximum score of 220, all did remarkably well – especially for the first timers. The mix of shooters included youth, ladies, brothers, parent/son combinations, married couples, and gentlemen. The ** indicates top score for that stage of fire.

Name 1 2 thru 5 6 upper 6 lower 7 upper 7 lower Total Mark Downey 36 ** 76 18 ** 20 ** 40 ** 20 ** 210 Bill Fertal 8 50 16 ** 20 39 ** 20 153 Sharon Fertal 24 63 10 ** 20 37 ** 20 174 Rich Gray 13 52 ** 20 18 ** 40 ** 20 163 John Hauser ** 39 73 ** 20 17 ** 40 ** 20 209 Marianne Hauser 19 ** 76 ** 20 15 39 ** 20 189 Tyler Hogya 36 68 19 18 ** 40 ** 20 201 Matt Hogya 18 53 19 17 39 18 164 Jack Keane 12 34 16 12 30 25 129 Jodi Lang 4 33 15 13 37 18 120 Grant Lange 31 73 17 18 39 ** 20 198 Don McIntyre 30 69 ** 20 19 ** 40 18 196 Marc Micucci 21 32 17 8 29 13 120 Jim Miele 19 68 17 17 30 12 163 Ryan Miziniak 29 56 22 17 38 ** 20 182 A. J. Nemeth 37 66 19 0 ** 40 19 181 Chris Wheat 31 64 ** 20 19 38 16 188 Ron Wilkin 33 36 ** 20 5 ** 40 18 152 Dan Zenger 35 74 18 17 ** 40 ** 20 204 Tyler Zenger 23 60 19 18 39 ** 20 179

13 NRA High Power DORMONT-MT. LEBANON SPORTSMEN’S CLUB HIGH POWER RIFLE LEAGUE MATCH APRIL 6, 2019 MATCH NO. 1 200 YARDS

The first match of the 2019 High Power season showed great, comfortable weather, twelve participants and has garnished the title – “Match of the Titans”! Why?? Look at the number of shooters in the Master Class and the scores. In my past 13 years of involvement with DMSC High Power, I have not seen such a compilation of participants. After several years of hiatus, we are glad to see John Husk back on the line. We also offer a hearty welcome to newcomers AJ Nemeth and Chris Bielinski. Fritz Hemplemann garnished top honors with a 495-21X with John Husk hot on his tail with a 494-27X – Tom Morley posted a not too shabby 488-20X. Next match will be on Sunday, May 12th. All are welcome!

NAME CLASS OFF-HAND RAPID – RAPID- SLOW- TOTAL SITTING PRONE PRONE MASTER F. HEMPLEMANN 99-2X 99-4X 98-1X 199-14X 495-21X M. FORD 93-2X 88-0X 98-2X 197-5X 476-9X J. HUSK 96-2X 99-3X 99-4X 200-18X 494-27X J. MADAR 87-0X 95-1X 96-2X 195-5X 473-8X T. MORLEY 97-3X 93-1X 100-5X 198-11X 488-20X B. UNGAR 86-0X 90-0X 87-0X 145-0X 408-0X P. WANCHECK 88-1X 92-1X 89-1X 196-6X 465-9X EXPERT T. HILDABRAND 91-0X 89-1X 91-0X 288-4X 459-5X J. TUPTA 80-0X 85-1X 89-1X 181-3X 435-4X MARKSMAN D. BURD 80-0X 84-0X 77-0X 155-0X 396-0X MASTER UNC C. BIELINSKI 68-0X 78-0X 76-0X 96-0X 318-0X AJ NEMETH 71-0X 91-1X 78-0X 148-2X 388-3X

14 Civilian Marksmanship Program

The Dormont Mount Lebanon Sportsmen’s Club CMP High Power Rifle Match February 17 th, 2019 In the spirit of patriotism, education, sportsmanship, and competi- tion 50 round, 4 stage, 2 position, 100 yard, center fire rifle match.

A brisk and blustery day at the range and only the hearty hung targets. I must say that I was im- pressed with the number of shooters for February at trigger finger numbing temperatures. High clouds flattened and diffused the light. Mr. Long led the .30 cal crew with a 455-12x but Mr. Morley led the parade dropping only 20 points to a 480-9x with his modern carbine mouse gun. Lots of good shooting across the board. Thank you all for your cooperation and attention to the details of range safety. Bruce Ungar

Competitor Rifle Prone Prone Sitng Off Total Slow Rapid Slow Hand M1 and M1A David Burd M1 Garand 190-4x 76 57 59 382-4x Gary Davidson M1 Garand 130 30 22 33 215 David Foley M1 Garand 182-1x 83 83 62 410-1x Jim Locke M1A 16 * 82 49 74 221 Bruce Long M1A-NM 195-10x 91-1x 85-1x 84 455-12 AR style rifles Chris Bielinski Stag H-BAR 5.56 LH 187-1x 86 81-1x 84 438-2x Frank Bungard Colt H-BAR .223 133 66 52 62 313 Ted Hildabrand BM A2 .223R 190-2x 97-2x 96-1x 77-1x 460-6x Brad Matthews BM XM15-E2S 5.56 151-1x 80 74 69 374-1x Tom Morley M4 198-7x 99-2x 94 89 480-9x Bonnie Popso AR 145-5x 91-1x 65 54 355-6x

15 Civilian Marksmanship Program

The Dormont Mount Lebanon Sportsmen’s Club CMP High Power Rifle Match March 17th, 2019 In the spirit of patriotism, education, sportsmanship, and competi- tion a 50 round, 4 stage, 3 position, 100 yard, center fire rifle match.

A cold and blustery day on the range! Only the stout of heart showed. Those who shot were blessed with blue skies and white puffies that made for crisp sights. Dale Moore, who was pushing big bullets down- range, upheld the .30 cal tradition at this match. Ted Hildabrand takes the match away with a 468-7x. Lots of good shooting across the board. Thank you all for your cooperation and attention to the details of range safety. Bruce Ungar

Competitor Rifle Prone Prone Sitng Off Total Slow Rapid Slow Hand M1 and M1A

Dale Moore Springfield M1 30.06 179-2x 90-1x 81 72 422-3x

AR style rifles

Frank Bungard Colt HBAR .223 144 69 47 65 325

Ted Hildabrand Bshmstr A2 Match 196.5x 96-2x 91 85 468-7x

Brad Matthews Bshmstr XM15 E2S 173-2x 87-1x 87 78-1 425-4x

Bonnie Popso AR15 ByBob .223 187-2x 88 79 60 414-2x

Bernie Tanski Armalite AR-15 NM 179-1x 92-1x 87 78 436-2x

Wayne Thompson Colt AR15 NM .223 178-4x 72 90-1x 68 408-5x

16 Dormont-Mt. Lebanon Sportsmen’s Club P.O. Box 12692 Pittsburgh, PA 15241-0692

Next Meeting: Thursday, April 25th, 2019 at 8pm Agenda: Shoulder Firearms of the Civil War by Robert Fark Menu: Fried Chicken, potato salad, Jacques's spinach / fruit salad, rolls and cake

Safe Shooting Hours KEEP IT SAFE ALWAYS keep firearms pointed in a safe direction. Dates Begins Ends ALWAYS keep your finger off the trigger until you are January 1-15 7:00 AM 5:30 PM ready to shoot. January 16-31 7:00 AM 5:45 PM ALWAYS keep firearms unloaded until ready to use. February 1-15 7:00 AM 6:00 PM ALWAYS unload, remove the magazine, and open the February 16-28 7:00 AM 6:15 PM action of a firearm when someone is going down range. March 1-10 7:00 AM 6:30 PM NEVER handle firearms while someone is down range. March 11-31 7:00 AM 7:30 PM ALWAYS wear proper eye and ear protection at the April 1-15 7:00 AM 8:00 PM range. April 16-30 7:00 AM 8:15 PM May 1-15 7:00 AM 8:30 PM DMSC Conducts Safety Reviews May 16 - July 31 7:00 AM 8:45 PM Range Safety Officers (RSOs) will conduct random membership August 1-15 7:00 AM 8:30 PM checks and safety reviews. RSOs will meet with members and guests August 16-31 7:00 AM 8:00 PM while at the firing range. Membership ID’s will be checked and a copy of the range rules will be made available. It’s important for all September 1-15 7:00 AM 7:30 PM members to review safe gun handling procedures and to focus on the September 16-30 7:00 AM 7:15 PM safety rules for each range used. The RSOs will be a wearing a October 1-15 7:00 AM 7:00 PM distinctive safety vest or hat and will only ask for a few minutes of your time. Guests and Visitors are subject to the same rules as Oct 16 - Nov. 5 7:00 AM 6:30 PM members. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action up to and November 6-15 7:00 AM 5:15 PM including dismissal from club grounds and termination of Nov 16 - Dec. 31 7:00 AM 5:00 PM membership. ** Exception: No shooting before 9am on Sundays MEMBERS ARE EXPECTED TO CARRY THEIR GATE CARDS AND BE ABLE TO IDENTIFY THEMSELVES WHEN ASKED TO BY A RANGE OFFICER OR OTHER MEMBER