No match at Geneva this weekend, but a great (if a bit muggy) Sunday in Chuluota.  All done for the summer, silhouette will resume at both ranges in September. We'll have a couple of months to tune up for that- plus remember the Sunshine State Games the second weekend in October.
Here are results from Chuluota-

Hunter’s Pistol                                  Hunter’s Pistol MS

Score  Name                                     Score    Name

20        David O.                                 21           Timothy D.

17        Timothy D.

 

SB Hunter’s Pistol                           SM Hunter’s Pistol MS

Score   Name                                    Score    Name

24        David O                                  2              Randy

13        Eric D (Relay 2: 16)

13        Steve W. (Relay 2: 11)

12        Tank

6          Kerry

 

Smallbore Hunting Rifle                 Smallbore Cowboy Rifle

Score   Name                                    Score    Name

15        Bill H                                       16            Hope H

9          Steve W                                 8              Mike G

7          Eric D

Chuluota Sportsmen's Club recently concluded its Spring 2019 Youth Basic Rifle Program.  10 youngsters completed the 6-event program.  The activities take new shooters from the basics of firearm safety to competing in a mock silhouette match and a pizza party on the final day.   The club will be hosting another program in the late fall, this time the focus will be on shotguns and learning to shoot trap.

Chuluota Sunday
Hunter’s Pistol Irons			Smallbore
Tim D	5		David O	30
			Bill H	23
Smallbore Irons			Eric	15
Tim D	5		George D	9

Saturday's weather in Geneva could hardly have been better.  Mild temperature, light breeze and high overcast made for great shooting.  Some great scores. Brent's Hornet knocked down 31 in Field Pistol (offhand), and Pat B knocked off 31 1/5 scale targets at 200 meters. Great shooting. 12 regulars, one new shooter plus a few spectators enjoyed home made chicken salad and coffee cake for lunch.

Geneva Saturday
Bigbore	200M		Bigbore ½ Scale	200M
Bill H	35		Bill H	38
Tim D	16
BB Cowboy	45/70’s!
Bob T	14
Mark K	11
Smallbore	100M		Smallbore Rifle	100M
Larry Q	19		Mike R	23
Hugh H	18
Brent C	16		Tiny Targets	200M
Jerry S	15		Pat B	31

Bill and Hope 

Clouds and rain didn't keep the crew away from Chuluota today.  Nice turnout to honor Rod and Darrlye for their years of dedication to metallic silhouette shooting here in Florida. Both received proclamations from the club and a day of their own for untold hours and days of perseverance.

Chuluota Sunday
Hunter’s Pistol Irons			Smallbore
Tim D	5		David O	30
			Bill H	23
Smallbore Irons			Eric	15
Tim D	5		George D	9

Bill Hyde 

Oviedo, FL

The 2018 Sunshine State Games are upon us!  Below is the current schedule of events. All FSSA members are invited and encouraged to participate. 

2018 Sunshine State Games Sport Shooting Festivals:

-       9/23   Bullseye Pistol, Hernando Sportsman Club

-       9/29   USPSA, Volusia Hunt & Gun Club

-       10/7    Smallbore Metallic Silhouette, Hollywood Rifle & Pistol Club

-       10/13   Bigbore and Smallbore Cowboy Silhouette, Seminole County Gun & Archery Club

-       10/13   Smallbore 3 Position, Hollywood Rifle & Pistol Club

-       10/13   Smallbore Prone, Hollywood Rifle & Pistol Club

-       10/20   Air Rifle 60 Shot Standing, 3P 3x20 Precision & Sporter Air, Boca Raton High School

-       10/27   Rimfire Benchrest, Hollywood Rifle & Pistol Club

-       10/28   Fun Pistol Match, Hollywood Rifle & Pistol Club

-       11/3    International “Style” Double Trap, Skyway Trap & Skeet

-       11/10   International “Style” Trip, Skyway Trap & Skeet

Registration and more information can be found at:  https://www.flasports.com/ssg-sport-shooting/

Event details

• When:   Saturday, November 17, 2018
  
• Where: Gateway Rifle and Pistol Club, Jacksonville Fl 
  
• Price:     $35.00
  

*** Firearms and ammunition will be provided ***

Join us for a day of learning firearm safety and shooting everyone will have an opportunity to shoot a variety of   firearms.

Ladies will be divided into groups with experienced instructors. 

2018 Florida NRA State Precision Pistol

Date: October 20 and 21, 2018 

Location: Gateway Rifle and Pistol Club, 9301 Zambito Road, Jacksonville, FL 32210 

Eligibility: This Tournament is open to all shooters and new shooters are welcomed. However, The State Champion must be a Florida State resident and current Florida Sport Shooting Association (FSSA) member. Refer to NRA Precision Pistol rules for further guidance. 

Sept. 22 2018: 3x20-600, Sept. 23 2018: XTC

• Oct. 27 2018: 3x20-600, Oct. 28 2018: XTC      - XTC match may be cancelled or changed because of conflict with the FSSA XTC Championship
  
• Nov. 3 & 4 2018: CMP Small Arms Firing School
  
• Nov. 17 & 18 2018: 3x20-1000
  
• Dec. 1 2018: Pearl Harbor Commemorative Match( Garand & Sniper)
  
• Dec. 2 2018: 3x20-600
  
• Jan. 12 & 13 2019: 3x20-1000
  
• Jan. 26 2019: 3x20-600, Jan 27 2019: XTC
  
• Fed. 23 2019: 3x20-600, Feb. 24 2019: XTC
  
• Mar. 23 & 24 2019: 3x20-1000
  
• Apr. 6 2019: 3x20-600, Apr. 7 2019: XTC
  
• May 18 2019: 3x20-600, May 19 2019: XTC
  
• June 8 & 9 2019: 3x20-1000
  

Gateway Rifle and Pistol Club (GRPC) hosted its third NRA Women On Target pistol clinic on June 2nd. We had 15 ladies attend, all of whom had little or no firearms experience. Sue Carter was the Clinic Director, Ted Carter was the Range Safety Officer, and Larry Watkins served as the Chief Range Officer. The ladies spent the first half hour discussing firearms safety and range commands, then another half hour learning the fundamentals of a good shot. They were split into two groups and took turns on the firing line on Range 1 at 15 yards. Each group spent 30 minutes learning to group their shots. They then came back to the line and had 15 minutes to shoot and pop balloons.

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Summer is here and winding down for the summer. No IHMSA match, the last NRA at Chuluota for the summer and Smallbore at Central Florida silhouette matches this month. 

This Sunday (6/10), the Chuluota Sportsman's Club will be hosting NRA Silhouette Competition. Yes, Father's Day, so get Dad out there! $5 per relay entry. Setup at about 8:00, match starts at 9. We shoot Hunter's Pistol, Small Bore rifle, and Cowboy rifle. Both iron sights and scopes are permitted, except Cowboy Rifle is irons only. NRA Hunter's Pistol starts at 9AM and we shoot 2 relays. Early arrivals to help set up are appreciated.  Smallbore and Cowboy rifle at Chuluota starts about 1130-1200.  

There are several clubs hosting shooting sports during the Florida Sunshine Games from September through November.  We'll send out an email when the schedule is firmed up.