The course of fire is designed to allow a wide participation from juniors, thru adults and including seniors.

The Target used is:

NRA A32 Target

The Sporterifle course of fire will consists of 30 record shots with a possible total of 300 points, fired slow-fire, single loaded from the standing position at 50 feet. Three targets shall be fired with ten record shots on each target. Each target shall have two shots on each record bull, with unlimited shots on the sighter. The time allowance shall be ten minutes for each ten shot target, including any fouler, sighting, and all record shots.

The scores are documented and sent in each week (postal match) and compared against teams not only within Western New York, but across New York State.

This new activity is a great opportunity to bring out your children, as juniors can shoot alongside us, (in fact, the league fees are lower for juniors to lessen the cost of bringing your family) and also a great opportunity to bring out your friends to shoot with us or for prospective members to come see the club. it’s a great way to spend a tuesday night!

The League fees are:
$2 Annual League Fee (Due at first Match Fired)

Adult Weekly Match Fees: $4 for members, $5 for non-members (this includes the ten-x range fee)
Junior Weekly Match Fees:$ 2.50

What to bring:  A .22 Rimfire rifle, Any sights (including scopes) weighing lesss than 7 1/2 pounds and having a safe and reliable trigger. (Bolt guns are easiest to single load, but semi-autos work just fine)

Ammunition used, 30 rounds for score, you will probably want to bring some extra incase you want to shoot ahead for the following week if you won’t be able to attend, or if you want to get some additional practice in as well.

Where to go: 853 Ransom Road, Lancaster NY 14086

When: Every Tuesday Evening, 7:30 PM

What you need to bring: a .22 Rifle, and appropriate ammo. Iron Sights, or Optics(scope) are allowed, but to fire for score, the rifle must weigh less than 7.5 pounds, (if your rifle is heavier than that, you are welcome to shoot alongside us, but cannot officially compete) Sporterifle does not need expensive equipment to participate in, and odds are, you already have own all the equipment you need. It will also help to attract new members to the club, as well as offer a good opportunity to bring your child(ren) to the club.

Picture of a Ruger 10/22 Sporter Rifle

There are a few different types of Light Rifle competition, NRA Light Rifle, CMP Rimfire Sporter, and NY Sporterifle. I’m suggesting that we start with the NY Sporterifle program, as it has the thinnest rulebook

Please post a comment below if you are interested in participating in this program, and what your date preference is.

1. In order to apply for a pistol permit in Erie County, you must be 21 years of age and be a resident of Erie County. You are not required to buy or own a gun at the time of application. (but you will be required to purchase or co-register one later in the process)
2. Applicants must have instruction in the safe handling of firearms from a certified instructor, and proof of such training must be submitted with the application. The NRA ‘Basic Pistol’ Course fills this requirement.
3. If you have been arrested, or charged with any offense except minor traffic infractions (speeding or stop signs), you must complete a certificate of disposition with your application. Certificates of disposition can be obtained from the Court where your case was heard. They consider your failure to disclose any criminal charge, (even if dismissed and sealed), sufficient cause to deny your application.
4. Obtain an Erie County application packet. This will contain your bifold application, as well as two cardstock New York State application/fingerprint cards. Many of the NRA Instructors Provide this packet, as well as assistance in completing it with their ‘Basic Pistol’ course. You can also obtain it by mail by sending a self addressed, stamped envelope to: Erie County Clerk’s Office
   Pistol Permit Department
   92 Franklin Street
   Buffalo, NY 14202
5. Fill in your application packet (With Black Ink Only) leaving the signature sections blank (it needs to be signed in the presence of a notary) The spaces labeled ‘License Number’, ‘County Issue’, ‘Code’, ‘Date of Issue’, ‘Expiration Date’, and ‘NYSID Number’ are to be left blank.
   
6. Obtain 4 Character references. (it would be in your best interest to choose character references who are reachable by telephone during normal business hours (9-5).
   Erie County states that they preferably live in your city, town, or village. Some police departments however, change this should, to a must. Such Departments include: Cheektowaga, and Tonawanda.
   
7. Have your 4 character references fill out all of their information on both of the card stock application sheets.
   
8. Have 4 Passport Size photos taken, Print your name on the backside of each of the four photos. (These are for your background check, the pistol permit clerks will take another (digital) picture at the end that will appear on your license)
   
9. Have your application Notarized. This can be done at just about any bank, and several of the ladies at the pistol permit office are also notaries, but the lines are shorter at the bank.
10. Obtain a US Postal Service Money Order, for the Amount of:  $105.25 This fee is for processing fingerprint inquiries.
    
11. You now must appear in person at the Erie County Pistol Permit Office. You will submit your completed, notarized application, your money order, passport photos, and proof of marksmanship training. They will stamp the two cardstock applications, give them back to you(with two additional fingerprint cards) and instruct you to contact your local police department for fingerprinting.
    
12. If you live in the City of Buffalo, or of you live in a town or village without a police department, You need to be fingerprinted at the Erie County Sheriff’s ID Department: 134 West Eagle Street, Buffalo NY . Their Hours are Monday – Thursday 8:15-11:45AM and 1:00-3:00PM
    If you live in any other town, call your local police department, and request an appointment to be fingerprinted for a pistol permit.
    Agencies do charge a fee for fingerprinting, and the cost varies by agency. Some agencies will return the fingerprint cards to the pistol permit department, some agencies require that you take it back.
    
13. Wait while your fingerprints are sent to the FBI.
14. After your fingerprints are returned from the FBI, your paperwork is sent back to the local police department. They perform a background check and your references are contacted.
    
15. Once the investigation is completed your application is sent to your county’s Pistol License office and then forwarded to the Judge for review and decision.
    
16. The paperwork will be again returned to the Pistol License office and they will send you a letter informing you of the outcome.
17. Once receiving this letter, you now have 60 days to purchase (or coregister) a handgun, and have your license validated. If you fail to meet this deadline, they consider your application ‘withdrawn’.
    If purchasing a Handgun, You will select a handgun, pay for it, obtain the receipt from the dealer or private owner you are purchasing from, but you can not take the firearm home with you, you must leave it with the seller.
    If co-registering a handgun, you must have the owner of the pistol make a photocopy of his pistol permit, and write you a letter giving you permission to co-register specific firearms. The initial validation costs $20.00, and includes co-registration of up to 5 handguns.  Each additional firearm costs 3$ (there are different fees involved once you already have a license for adding and deleting pistols, and they are charged differently)
18. If approved, you will have to go to the Pistol Permit Office to have your license validated. Bring the letter you received, the purchase receipt or co-register letters, and the $20.00 fee.
19. You will now give the clerks an electronic image of your thumb-print, and they will take a digitized photo of you, both of which will be printed on your license.
20. The Actual license will be mailed to you.
21. Once your license comes in the mail, the firearms registered, or co-registered to you will be listed on the reverse side of your license. Take your new license back to the shop, or seller that you purchased the hangun from, and now that the pistol appears on your license, you may finally take possession of it.
    
22. You are now a legal handgun owner in New York State.

In the comments, I’d be interested in hearing details about when you applied for your pistol permit, and how long it took. (Information about what Police department was responsible for processing your paperwork would also be useful to those looking to obtain permits)

Congratulations to the Match Winners:
Grand Aggregate: Richard Powers 2532-89x
.22 Aggregate: Joe Novoa 880-37x
CF Aggregate: Russ Rizzo 849-27x
.45 Aggregate: Richard Powers 856-34x

NRA Distinguished Revolver: Mike Bartlett 266-6x
EIC Service Pistol (Leg) Match: Joseph Novoa, Jr. 256-2x

Match Bulletin for the Championship 2700 Match

Match Bulletin for the Distinguished (LEG) Matches

This was held at the Outdoor Range in Newstead. Thanks to all the shooter and helpers!