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Speicla to the LVN Rodel Samonte of Fallon takes aim as safety observer Beto Origoni of Topaz Lake watches at a recent shooting match..
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Special to the LVN The Stillwater Firearms Association recently hosted sea cadets at a shooting match.
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Stillwater Firearms Association recently hosted two days of competitive handgun shooting at the Fernley Hills Shooting Range.
Shooters came from Nothern Nevada and California to participate in SFA's second bowling pin shooting match of the 2007 season.
"SFA began hosting bowling pin shooting matches in the spring of 2004 and the matches have become increasingly popular," said SFA President and match director J. L. Rhodes,
Rhodes said on top two large tables, each with an upper "bridge" tier, bowling pins were set in a row, 25 feet from the firing line. Five pins were set one foot from the leading edge of the table and on the upper tier. To win, Rhodes said shooters were required to clear the table of pins (except in "C" class, where shooters needed only to knock pins over.)
The Saturday match had no limit on magazine capacity. The Sunday match was designated "revolver friendly" and magazine/cylinder capacity was limited to six rounds of ammunition.
Shooters came from Nothern Nevada and California to participate in SFA's second bowling pin shooting match of the 2007 season.
"SFA began hosting bowling pin shooting matches in the spring of 2004 and the matches have become increasingly popular," said SFA President and match director J. L. Rhodes,
Rhodes said on top two large tables, each with an upper "bridge" tier, bowling pins were set in a row, 25 feet from the firing line. Five pins were set one foot from the leading edge of the table and on the upper tier. To win, Rhodes said shooters were required to clear the table of pins (except in "C" class, where shooters needed only to knock pins over.)
The Saturday match had no limit on magazine capacity. The Sunday match was designated "revolver friendly" and magazine/cylinder capacity was limited to six rounds of ammunition.
A round robin tournament format was used, and each shooter was allowed three losses before being eliminated from the competition. Each day was a separate match.
In the Unlimited Division, Rhodes said all centerfire handguns, including those with optical sights, were allowed. In the Limited Division, only centerfire handguns with iron sights were allowed, and each shooter was placed in a class that was determined by their individual shooting ability. First, second, and third place trophies were awarded for each division and class.
"It doesn't matter how good (or not so good) you shoot," said Rhodes, "There is a class for everyone, from 'C' class (beginner) to Master class. These matches are for everyone."
Match results
Saturday
Unlimited Division: 1, Rodel Samonte, Fallon. 2, Steve Brackney, Winnemucca. 3, Ash Holbrook, Lovelock.
In the Unlimited Division, Rhodes said all centerfire handguns, including those with optical sights, were allowed. In the Limited Division, only centerfire handguns with iron sights were allowed, and each shooter was placed in a class that was determined by their individual shooting ability. First, second, and third place trophies were awarded for each division and class.
"It doesn't matter how good (or not so good) you shoot," said Rhodes, "There is a class for everyone, from 'C' class (beginner) to Master class. These matches are for everyone."
Match results
Saturday
Unlimited Division: 1, Rodel Samonte, Fallon. 2, Steve Brackney, Winnemucca. 3, Ash Holbrook, Lovelock.
Limited Division:
Master Class: 1, Steve Brackney, Winnemucca. 2, J. L. Rhodes, Fallon. 3, Rodel Samonte, Fallon.
A Class: 1, Mike Martin, Auburn, Calif. 2, Bill Andrews, Fallon. 3, Ash Holbrook, Lovelock.
B Class: 1, Hector Martinez, South San Francisco, Calif. 2, Hugh Long, Fallon. 3, Glenn Simpson, Fernley.
C Class: 1, Bruce Cooper, Fallon. 2, Shannon Andrews, Fallon. 3, Robert Simpson, Carson City.
Master Class: 1, Steve Brackney, Winnemucca. 2, J. L. Rhodes, Fallon. 3, Rodel Samonte, Fallon.
A Class: 1, Mike Martin, Auburn, Calif. 2, Bill Andrews, Fallon. 3, Ash Holbrook, Lovelock.
B Class: 1, Hector Martinez, South San Francisco, Calif. 2, Hugh Long, Fallon. 3, Glenn Simpson, Fernley.
C Class: 1, Bruce Cooper, Fallon. 2, Shannon Andrews, Fallon. 3, Robert Simpson, Carson City.
Sunday
Unlimited Division: 1, Steve Brackney, Winnemucca. 2, Ash Holbrook, Lovelock. 3, Chris Strickland, Dayton.
Limited Division:
Master Class: 1, Beto Origoni, Topaz Lake. 2, Rodel Samonte, Fallon. 3, Chris Strickland, Dayton.
A Class: 1, Ash Holbrook, Lovelock. 2, J. L. Rhodes, Fallon. 3, Bill Andrews, Fallon.
B Class: 1, Hunt Healy, Washoe Valley. 2, Maggie Reese, Carson City. 3, Rodger Nunn, Stage Coach.
Unlimited Division: 1, Steve Brackney, Winnemucca. 2, Ash Holbrook, Lovelock. 3, Chris Strickland, Dayton.
Limited Division:
Master Class: 1, Beto Origoni, Topaz Lake. 2, Rodel Samonte, Fallon. 3, Chris Strickland, Dayton.
A Class: 1, Ash Holbrook, Lovelock. 2, J. L. Rhodes, Fallon. 3, Bill Andrews, Fallon.
B Class: 1, Hunt Healy, Washoe Valley. 2, Maggie Reese, Carson City. 3, Rodger Nunn, Stage Coach.
C Class: 1, Bonnie Mason, Lovelock. 2, Ken Adams, Fallon. 3, Zip Upham, Fallon.
Sea Cadets train on firearms
SFA recenlty hosted 16 Sea Cadets for a day of firearms training, qualification and competitive handgun shooting at its private shooting range near Fallon.
"Sixty cadets from all over the United States attended the 2007 United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps' two-week advanced training hosted by NAS Fallon," said Lt. Chris Lofing, NSCC, commanding officer of Fallon's Admiral Russell Squadron. "They studied the many career field opportunities offered by the U. S. Navy."
Sixteen cadets studied the master at arms career.
Sea Cadets train on firearms
SFA recenlty hosted 16 Sea Cadets for a day of firearms training, qualification and competitive handgun shooting at its private shooting range near Fallon.
"Sixty cadets from all over the United States attended the 2007 United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps' two-week advanced training hosted by NAS Fallon," said Lt. Chris Lofing, NSCC, commanding officer of Fallon's Admiral Russell Squadron. "They studied the many career field opportunities offered by the U. S. Navy."
Sixteen cadets studied the master at arms career.
The day began with a firearms and range safety brief, followed by live fire familiarization training with .22 caliber semiautomatic handguns. The cadets were given the opportunity to qualify on the Navy marksmanship handgun course of fire conducted by NRA instructor MA2 Sam McGuire and Navy Range Master GM1(SW) Tyler Smith and assisted by SFA safety observers Dick Day, James Smack, Hugh Long, John Morgensen and Larry Rhodes.
"And a great group of shooters they were," said Sam McGuire. "All cadets qualified as sharpshooter or expert."
SFA conducted a shooter versus shooter steel plate match by using a double-elimination tournament format. Winners were as follows:
First place: Cadet 3rd Class Nalley, Omaha, Neb.
Second Place: Cadet SN McCowen, Sacramento, Calif.
Third Place: Cadet 2nd Class Ogden, Omaha, Neb.
"And a great group of shooters they were," said Sam McGuire. "All cadets qualified as sharpshooter or expert."
SFA conducted a shooter versus shooter steel plate match by using a double-elimination tournament format. Winners were as follows:
First place: Cadet 3rd Class Nalley, Omaha, Neb.
Second Place: Cadet SN McCowen, Sacramento, Calif.
Third Place: Cadet 2nd Class Ogden, Omaha, Neb.
