Ten PCGC members traveled to Houston 22-24 March to compete in the Bayou Rifle Club ‘s Highpower Rifle Regional and Excellence-In-Competition (EIC) matches. Some of these members are also on the Texas State Rifle Association’s (TSRA) Service Rifle Team. Read more here.
A group of young ladies from the American Heritage Girls Troop Tx0330 were able to complete the target shoot portion of their Shooting Sports Badge at PCGC on 23 March. They had previously completed a classroom session on safe gun handling and basic marksmanship skills. Both classes were conducted by a PCGC member and NRA certified rifle instructor.
Nine members* of Panola County Gun Club competed in the Southwest Nationals (SWN)Long Range Championship held at the Ben Avery Shooting Complexin Phoenix, AZ, 13-17 February 2019. This event attracts top-level shooters from all over the world. Generous match sponsors also add extra incentive to perform at one’s best. The match was filled to capacity (360 competitors) and registration closed less than fifteen minutes after it opened in September. Read more here.
The Texas State Rifle Association’s (TSRA) Service Rifle Team, primarily comprised of PCGC members, will be practicing for this year’s National Rifle Championships on the following weekends: May 18-19, June 8-9, June 22-23, July 13-14. They will be utilizing the 600 yard range each day from approximately 7 AM – 3 PM. PCGC members desiring to utilize the 600 yard range during these times may do so as long as they provide their own target puller and shoot at the same firing line the team is practicing at.
PCGC is hosting a Regional highpower match 3-5 May. Registration is limited to 64 competitors so don’t delay. Send in your registration form and individual entries ASAP. A late fee will be assessed for any entries received after 1 May.
See the events page here for the program, registration form, and additional information.
The TSRA Service Rifle Championship will be hosted by Panola County Gun Club 24-26 May 2019. The program and registration information is now available. See the events page here.
Registration with payment for individual events must be mailed to address provided in the program. A late for will be accessed for registrations received after 22 May.
Team entries will be made and paid for on 24 May. Do not pre-pay team entry fees.
Please see the updated list of 2019 F-Class /Prone matches being held throughout AR, TX, LA, NM, and OK. Thanks to Skip Barkley for compiling!
Congratulations to Ken Foster! 600-50X on the mid-range course.