Raleigh, North Carolina
2008 Junior Smallbore Rifle Program |
Raleigh, North Carolina
2008 Junior Smallbore Rifle Program |
Date and Time:
| February 16, 2008 | 9:00 a.m. | |
| NRA First Steps Rifle Course - This course is a
requirement for all junior shooters who have not previously taken the class. | ||
| March 15, 2008 | 9:00 a.m. | |
| April 19, 2008 | 9:00 a.m. | |
| May 17, 2008 | 9:00 a.m. | |
| June 21, 2008 | 9:00 a.m. | |
| July 19, 2008 | 9:00 a.m. | |
| August 16, 2008 | 9:00 a.m. | |
| September 20, 2008 | 9:00 a.m. | |
| October 18, 2008 | 9:00 a.m. | |
Objective: The Sir Walter Junior Smallbore Rifle program is organized to promote rifle marksmanship and safety with firearms.
Participants: Both boys and girls age 10 to 20 are encouraged to participate in the junior smallbore rifle program.
Cost: The annual dues are $30.00 per year, plus a nominal entry fee for matches. The junior club meets once a month, March through October.
Program: The junior program is based on the National Rifle Association's 4-Position Smallbore Rifle Qualification program. The shooting positions include prone, sitting, kneeling, and standing. Participants must attend an NRA First Steps Rifle Course in order to participate in the program. (The cost of the course is an additional $10 per junior shooter).
Awards: Awards are presented to the junior shooter as he/she completes the different levels of the qualification program. The awards range from the Basic Practical through Pro-Marksman, Marksman, Sharpshooter, Expert and Distinguished Expert.
Equipment: The Sir Walter Junior Rifle Club provides all of the equipment needed for a junior shooter to get started in the qualification program, including rifles, shooting jackets, shooting mats, gloves, slings, eye protection, ear protection, targets, and ammunition. There is no additional charge for the use of the Club equipment. Each junior is encouraged to eventually obtain their own personal eye and ear protection that they find to be most comfortable for them.
Instructors: National Rifle Association certified instructors will be present at each scheduled Junior Club meeting to assist and coach juniors in their selected shooting program. NRA certified Range Safety Officers supervise the operation of the firing range at all times.
Contact: For additional information, contact the Sir Walter Junior Smallbore Shooting Director, Bill Reynolds at 919-961-9734, e-mail .
Directions: The Sir Walter Gun Club's range facilities are located at 2507 Hester Road (SR 1129) which is north of Creedmoor, North Carolina. A MAP is available in addition to these directions. From Raleigh, proceed north on NC 50 to Creedmoor, then through Creedmoor to U.S. 15. Proceed north on U.S. 15 for approximately 3 miles to the crossroads of Hester; turn right on Hester Road and go 0.6 miles. The entrance to the Club is on the left.
From Interstate I-85 South, exit at the Creedmoor Exit # 191 (NC Highway 56). Drive east into Creedmoor till you get to the traffic light. The Ford dealer will be on your left. Turn left at the light (US Highway 15) and follow it north towards Oxford, NC. Approximately 2.5 miles north of Creedmoor, turn right onto Hester Road (SR 1129). The range is on your left about 0.6 miles down Hester Road.
From Interstate I-85 North, exit at Exit # 202 (US Highway 15). Drive south on US 15 about 8 miles and turn left onto Hester Road (SR 1129). The range is on your left about 0.6 miles down Hester Road.
Accommodations: The Sir Walter Gun Club facilities include a covered firing line, camping space (no hookups) for competitors (under the supervision, and at the discretion of the Match Director), running water and indoor restrooms. Snacks and cold drinks will be available at the range. Motels and camping facilities are located a short distance from the range along Interstate 85.
