Palo Alto Rifle and Pistol Club will host an NRA Highpower Rifle Clinic on May 24, 2008. The Clinic Program is below. If you have any questions, contact me at dzelenka@couhigpartners.com Feel free to pass this information on to anyone you think may be interested.
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HIGHPOWER RIFLE CLINIC
May 24, 2008
Donaldsonville, Louisiana
Basic NRA Across the Course Shooting Clinic
SPONSOR:
Palo Alto Rifle & Pistol Club
ELIGIBILITY:
Open to all Shooters aged 14 and older having some experience with firearms and safety.
FEES:
A $10 registration fee for the clinic includes use of rifles and equipment.
.223 Match ammunition will be available for $25 per box of 50. You must use this ammunition if you use one of the program’s rifles. Ammo is free for juniors.
ENTRIES:
It is requested that you pre-register by email or fax prior to the date of the clinic. Send your information to Dan Zelenka at dzelenka@couhigpartners.com. Dan Zelenka’s telephone numbers are (504) 565-3727 (W) and (504) 421-1323 (C). Registration will be limited to 20 shooters on a first come first served basis. Participants may register on the day of the clinic if space is available. Check-in and registration will commence at 7:30 AM on the day of the clinic. Instruction will begin at 8:00.
DIRECTIONS TO THE RANGE:
Take I-10 to the Sorrento Donaldsonville exit and go toward Donaldsonville.
Turn left onto LA 70. (At the caution light)
Go across the Sunshine Bridge and into the city of Donaldsonville. (Bear right at the road fork between the bridge and Donaldsonville)
Go to the 4th light and turn left onto LA. Hwy. 1
Go approximately 3½ miles to LA Hwy. 943. Turn right at the black wooden rail fence. (there is no Hwy. marker at the intersection)
Go approximately 3½ miles. The highway will then make a very sharp right turn.
The range will be on your left (red gate) approx. 150 yards after the sharp right turn.
FORMAT:
This clinic is designed to introduce shooters to NRA Highpower competition. The material will explain the course of fire, equipment, positions, natural point of aim, sight picture, focus, trigger control, scoring, etc. All firing will be at 200 yds.
EQUIPMENT:
If participants have their own rifles and equipment, they are encouraged to bring them. However, match prepared AR-15s, scopes and mats will be provided. In addition, ammunition will be made available for purchase by the participants. Some jackets may be available for use, but participants should bring a field jacket or long sleeved sweat shirt if they have one. Shooters may desire to bring a work or ski glove for their non-trigger hand. Participants should also wear long pants and either lace-up shoes or boots (no flip-flops). Participants should also bring eye and ear protection.
RIFLES:
This clinic will concentrate on NRA service rifle competition. Therefore, appropriate rifles will consist of AR-15s, M1As and M1 Garands. Appropriate AR-15s are clones of the military M16 A2 and A4. Optical sights are not appropriate. There will be National Match configured AR-15s at the clinic for participants’ use. These are accurate rifles and will shorten your learning curve. If you are unsure of the appropriateness of your rifle contact Dan Zelenka to discuss it.
REFRESHMENTS:
There are no facilities for the purchase of food and drink at the range, and we will not break for lunch. Therefore, it is strongly encouraged that each of the participants bring water or Gatorade to drink (drinks containing caffeine are not recommended) and a snack or sandwich to eat. It may be HOT. Please prepare accordingly.
In addition to the Clinic on May 24th, there is a reduced course match at the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s range on May 25th. Ideally the clinic participants would also shoot the match to put into practice what they learn on Saturday.
Dan Zelenka
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HIGHPOWER RIFLE CLINIC
May 24, 2008
Donaldsonville, Louisiana
Basic NRA Across the Course Shooting Clinic
SPONSOR:
Palo Alto Rifle & Pistol Club
ELIGIBILITY:
Open to all Shooters aged 14 and older having some experience with firearms and safety.
FEES:
A $10 registration fee for the clinic includes use of rifles and equipment.
.223 Match ammunition will be available for $25 per box of 50. You must use this ammunition if you use one of the program’s rifles. Ammo is free for juniors.
ENTRIES:
It is requested that you pre-register by email or fax prior to the date of the clinic. Send your information to Dan Zelenka at dzelenka@couhigpartners.com. Dan Zelenka’s telephone numbers are (504) 565-3727 (W) and (504) 421-1323 (C). Registration will be limited to 20 shooters on a first come first served basis. Participants may register on the day of the clinic if space is available. Check-in and registration will commence at 7:30 AM on the day of the clinic. Instruction will begin at 8:00.
DIRECTIONS TO THE RANGE:
Take I-10 to the Sorrento Donaldsonville exit and go toward Donaldsonville.
Turn left onto LA 70. (At the caution light)
Go across the Sunshine Bridge and into the city of Donaldsonville. (Bear right at the road fork between the bridge and Donaldsonville)
Go to the 4th light and turn left onto LA. Hwy. 1
Go approximately 3½ miles to LA Hwy. 943. Turn right at the black wooden rail fence. (there is no Hwy. marker at the intersection)
Go approximately 3½ miles. The highway will then make a very sharp right turn.
The range will be on your left (red gate) approx. 150 yards after the sharp right turn.
FORMAT:
This clinic is designed to introduce shooters to NRA Highpower competition. The material will explain the course of fire, equipment, positions, natural point of aim, sight picture, focus, trigger control, scoring, etc. All firing will be at 200 yds.
EQUIPMENT:
If participants have their own rifles and equipment, they are encouraged to bring them. However, match prepared AR-15s, scopes and mats will be provided. In addition, ammunition will be made available for purchase by the participants. Some jackets may be available for use, but participants should bring a field jacket or long sleeved sweat shirt if they have one. Shooters may desire to bring a work or ski glove for their non-trigger hand. Participants should also wear long pants and either lace-up shoes or boots (no flip-flops). Participants should also bring eye and ear protection.
RIFLES:
This clinic will concentrate on NRA service rifle competition. Therefore, appropriate rifles will consist of AR-15s, M1As and M1 Garands. Appropriate AR-15s are clones of the military M16 A2 and A4. Optical sights are not appropriate. There will be National Match configured AR-15s at the clinic for participants’ use. These are accurate rifles and will shorten your learning curve. If you are unsure of the appropriateness of your rifle contact Dan Zelenka to discuss it.
REFRESHMENTS:
There are no facilities for the purchase of food and drink at the range, and we will not break for lunch. Therefore, it is strongly encouraged that each of the participants bring water or Gatorade to drink (drinks containing caffeine are not recommended) and a snack or sandwich to eat. It may be HOT. Please prepare accordingly.
In addition to the Clinic on May 24th, there is a reduced course match at the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s range on May 25th. Ideally the clinic participants would also shoot the match to put into practice what they learn on Saturday.
Dan Zelenka
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