Just in case you have not seen the flier, there is a three-gun match at Pioneer Sportsmen's in Dunbarton NH this Saturday. I'm goin' ![[smile]](/xen/styles/default/xenforo/smilies.vb/001.gif "Smile [smile]")
I posted the text from the flier and the safety rules below. After browsing through the forums and looking at all the pictures, I know you guys have some fancy pistols, rifles, and shotguns! Break em' out at a match and have some real fun with them! Hope to see you there.
Midwest 3 Gun Championship and DPMS Tri-Guncome to New England.Come test your shooting skills at PioneerSportsman’s Tactical 3 Gun Match!Pioneer Sportsmen, Inc. invites you to enjoy our Tactical 3-Gun Matches.
Our next match isOctober18th and we will be incorporating new steel and stage props to create and exciting and challengingmatch.We will be incorporating stages from this year’s Midwest 3 Gun Championship and the DPMS Tri-GunChallenge. You don’t have to travel to Missouri or Minnesota we are brining some of the best stagesto New England.Classes will include Open, Rifle w/Optics and Rifle w/Iron, any IDPA compliant handgun is suitableand IDPA holsters will be enforced for all classes except Open.
The October 18th 3-Gun will challenge you with at least 5 action packed stages challenging your rifle,shotgun and handgun skills.This will be our third 3 Gun match at Pioneer and we are excited about the interest and the growth weare seeing. If you have an itch to try your skill at using your rifle, shotgun and pistol in a single matchcome on out to Pioneer. We have incorporated our shoot house, wall stage, moving targets, steel,clay pigeons and our 100 yard range to provide a shooting challenge to all participants.If you know your rifle’s zero, have trusty shotgun and have the appropriate holster for your pistol, allyou need is some ammo.
This much fun typically isn’t legal.For more info check out the web-site or contact the Match Director.There is a $35 dollar entry. Registration starts at 08:00 am, squad assignments and safety briefing at08:45, shooting starts at 09:00; match registration closes promptly at 09:00 AM. We’ll be accommodating only 50 shooters so reserve your slot by e-mail.
For additional information please contact:Jim Dunham, Match [email protected](603)249-9085 (after 17:00 please)
Map and Driving Directions
only a short distance from the junction of I-93 and I-89)• Get off of Interstate 89 at Exit 2, Clinton Street/State Highway 13. • Make a left turn at the end of theexit ramp to proceed west on Clinton Street/State Highway 13. • Travel west for 3 1/2 miles until yousee our large white sign with black lettering on the right. • Turn right at the sign and you will see ourfacilities• A map is available athttp://www.pioneersportsmen.org/contact.html
1.Safety Rules1.1.
Participants are subject to match disqualification for violation of any rule or regulation in sections 1 or 2.1.2. All International Multi-Gun Association matches will be run on COLD RANGES.
1.2.1. COLD RANGE (definition): Participants firearms will remain unloaded at the match site except under thedirection of a match official.1.3. Designated Safety Areas
1.3.1. The Safety Areas will be clearly marked with signs.1.3.2. Unloaded firearms may be handled and/or displayed only in the Safety Areas.1.3.3. No ammunition may be handled in any Safety Area.1.4. Rifles & Shotguns, (carry from vehicle or between stages)
1.4.1. Rifles & shotguns must be cased or carried slung with the muzzle down.1.4.2. Rifles & shotguns must be carried with actions open and detachable magazines removed.1.5. Handguns (carry between stages)
1.5.1. Handguns must be cased or remain in holster, magazine removed except in designated Safety Areas, orunder the direction of Range Officer(s) on a stage.
1.5.2. Handguns must be carried with the "Hammer/Striker Down."
1.5.3. On stages, the Ready Condition of handguns must be "Hammer Down" for DA autos & revolvers, and"Cocked & Locked" for SA autos or DA autos with manual override safeties.
1.6. No participants or spectators shall consume or be under the influence of alcohol or non-prescription drugs at thematch site. Any participant found to be impaired and deemed unsafe as a result of legitimate prescription drugsmay be directed to stop shooting and requested to leave the range.
1.7. Eye protection is mandatory for participants, spectators & range personnel at the match site.
1.8. Ear protection is mandatory for participants, spectators & range personnel while on or near a stage of fire.
2.Disqualifications:
2.1. Match Disqualification will result in complete disqualification from the match and the shooter will not be allowed tocontinue with the match. Shooter will not be eligible for prizes. Final decision will be with the Match Director.
2.2. Match Disqualification for Negligent Discharge.
2.2.1. "Negligent Discharge" is defined as the discharge of a firearm in an unsafe manner or unintentionally inwhich a projectile (bullet) strikes the ground within 6 feet of the competitor or range officer, or outside theconfines of the backstop.
2.3. A participant shall be disqualified from the Match for dropping a loaded firearm or dropping a firearm while in theloading/unloading process.
2.4. A participant shall be disqualified for allowing the muzzle of his/her firearm to break the 180 degree Safety Plane(except while holstered, drawing or re-holstering.)
2.5.ALL disqualifications and reshoots will be issued by the Match Director.
3.Sportsmanship & Conduct
3.1. Participants and spectators are expected to conduct themselves in a courteous, sportsman-like manner at alltimes. Disputes will be handled promptly and fairly by the Match Director.
3.2.Clothing with any offensive or obscene logos, sayings, pictures or drawings will not be worn or displayed while atthe match site/range.
4. Ammunition
4.1. No tracer, incendiary, armor piercing or steel jacketed ammunition is allowed.
4.2. Pistol/revolver ammunition shall be 9x19 or larger
4.3. Rifle ammunition shall be .223 Remington (5.56 NATO) or pistol caliber (ammo will be checked with magnet).
4.4. Shotgun ammunition shall be 20 gauge or larger, 7.5, 8 or 9 LEAD SHOT & SLUGS ONLY.
I posted the text from the flier and the safety rules below. After browsing through the forums and looking at all the pictures, I know you guys have some fancy pistols, rifles, and shotguns! Break em' out at a match and have some real fun with them! Hope to see you there.Midwest 3 Gun Championship and DPMS Tri-Guncome to New England.Come test your shooting skills at PioneerSportsman’s Tactical 3 Gun Match!Pioneer Sportsmen, Inc. invites you to enjoy our Tactical 3-Gun Matches.
Our next match isOctober18th and we will be incorporating new steel and stage props to create and exciting and challengingmatch.We will be incorporating stages from this year’s Midwest 3 Gun Championship and the DPMS Tri-GunChallenge. You don’t have to travel to Missouri or Minnesota we are brining some of the best stagesto New England.Classes will include Open, Rifle w/Optics and Rifle w/Iron, any IDPA compliant handgun is suitableand IDPA holsters will be enforced for all classes except Open.
The October 18th 3-Gun will challenge you with at least 5 action packed stages challenging your rifle,shotgun and handgun skills.This will be our third 3 Gun match at Pioneer and we are excited about the interest and the growth weare seeing. If you have an itch to try your skill at using your rifle, shotgun and pistol in a single matchcome on out to Pioneer. We have incorporated our shoot house, wall stage, moving targets, steel,clay pigeons and our 100 yard range to provide a shooting challenge to all participants.If you know your rifle’s zero, have trusty shotgun and have the appropriate holster for your pistol, allyou need is some ammo.
This much fun typically isn’t legal.For more info check out the web-site or contact the Match Director.There is a $35 dollar entry. Registration starts at 08:00 am, squad assignments and safety briefing at08:45, shooting starts at 09:00; match registration closes promptly at 09:00 AM. We’ll be accommodating only 50 shooters so reserve your slot by e-mail.
For additional information please contact:Jim Dunham, Match [email protected](603)249-9085 (after 17:00 please)
Map and Driving Directions
only a short distance from the junction of I-93 and I-89)• Get off of Interstate 89 at Exit 2, Clinton Street/State Highway 13. • Make a left turn at the end of theexit ramp to proceed west on Clinton Street/State Highway 13. • Travel west for 3 1/2 miles until yousee our large white sign with black lettering on the right. • Turn right at the sign and you will see ourfacilities• A map is available athttp://www.pioneersportsmen.org/contact.html1.Safety Rules1.1.
Participants are subject to match disqualification for violation of any rule or regulation in sections 1 or 2.1.2. All International Multi-Gun Association matches will be run on COLD RANGES.
1.2.1. COLD RANGE (definition): Participants firearms will remain unloaded at the match site except under thedirection of a match official.1.3. Designated Safety Areas
1.3.1. The Safety Areas will be clearly marked with signs.1.3.2. Unloaded firearms may be handled and/or displayed only in the Safety Areas.1.3.3. No ammunition may be handled in any Safety Area.1.4. Rifles & Shotguns, (carry from vehicle or between stages)
1.4.1. Rifles & shotguns must be cased or carried slung with the muzzle down.1.4.2. Rifles & shotguns must be carried with actions open and detachable magazines removed.1.5. Handguns (carry between stages)
1.5.1. Handguns must be cased or remain in holster, magazine removed except in designated Safety Areas, orunder the direction of Range Officer(s) on a stage.
1.5.2. Handguns must be carried with the "Hammer/Striker Down."
1.5.3. On stages, the Ready Condition of handguns must be "Hammer Down" for DA autos & revolvers, and"Cocked & Locked" for SA autos or DA autos with manual override safeties.
1.6. No participants or spectators shall consume or be under the influence of alcohol or non-prescription drugs at thematch site. Any participant found to be impaired and deemed unsafe as a result of legitimate prescription drugsmay be directed to stop shooting and requested to leave the range.
1.7. Eye protection is mandatory for participants, spectators & range personnel at the match site.
1.8. Ear protection is mandatory for participants, spectators & range personnel while on or near a stage of fire.
2.Disqualifications:
2.1. Match Disqualification will result in complete disqualification from the match and the shooter will not be allowed tocontinue with the match. Shooter will not be eligible for prizes. Final decision will be with the Match Director.
2.2. Match Disqualification for Negligent Discharge.
2.2.1. "Negligent Discharge" is defined as the discharge of a firearm in an unsafe manner or unintentionally inwhich a projectile (bullet) strikes the ground within 6 feet of the competitor or range officer, or outside theconfines of the backstop.
2.3. A participant shall be disqualified from the Match for dropping a loaded firearm or dropping a firearm while in theloading/unloading process.
2.4. A participant shall be disqualified for allowing the muzzle of his/her firearm to break the 180 degree Safety Plane(except while holstered, drawing or re-holstering.)
2.5.ALL disqualifications and reshoots will be issued by the Match Director.
3.Sportsmanship & Conduct
3.1. Participants and spectators are expected to conduct themselves in a courteous, sportsman-like manner at alltimes. Disputes will be handled promptly and fairly by the Match Director.
3.2.Clothing with any offensive or obscene logos, sayings, pictures or drawings will not be worn or displayed while atthe match site/range.
4. Ammunition
4.1. No tracer, incendiary, armor piercing or steel jacketed ammunition is allowed.
4.2. Pistol/revolver ammunition shall be 9x19 or larger
4.3. Rifle ammunition shall be .223 Remington (5.56 NATO) or pistol caliber (ammo will be checked with magnet).
4.4. Shotgun ammunition shall be 20 gauge or larger, 7.5, 8 or 9 LEAD SHOT & SLUGS ONLY.
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