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New England Free Pistol

Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2005 10:30 am
by Luftrick
Being that I am sequestered in the hinterlands of Maine, can anyone tell me where and when there are upcoming free pistol competitions in the neighboring New England states? I have always been planning to try it, but I don't think that there are any competitions in my state ... at least none that I am aware of. Mass, Conn and RI must have a somewhat active network of ranges that are putting on competitions throughout the year, no?

Thanks,

Patrick

Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2005 11:45 am
by greg derr
Patrick: We are somewhat active in MA. The Sharon MA club runs a monthly FP, SP,CF match. Our attendence is down from past years but we are hopeful. Also outdoor matches are held twice a year in Woburn MA. I plan on some FP matches at the Braintree MA club this summer. All matches are listed in the USA Shooting magazine as well as online . Greg Derr

Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2005 5:53 pm
by Steve Swartz
Larry Carter usually has a FP, SP etc. international matches on the front end of his World Famous "Lobster Match" (NRA Bullseye).

But that's usually in September; once a year.

Be sure to attend . . . for the food, if nothing else!

Steve "Will Shoot For Lobster" Swartz

Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2005 5:53 pm
by Steve Swartz
Oh Yeah; Scarborough Fish & Game, right outside of Portland ME.

New England shooting

Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2005 1:42 pm
by R.E. Smalley
Hi;

I used to live in Wallingford, CT.

There is/was a range there called Blue Trail Range. You might check their web site for NRA or Free Pistol if you get depsarate, I know it's pretty far away.

Ed

Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2005 11:37 pm
by JeffUIT
Steve Swartz wrote:Larry Carter usually has a FP, SP etc. international matches on the front end of his World Famous "Lobster Match" (NRA Bullseye).
Here's another vote for the Lobstah Match. Each year, it's good to see who shows up. We've had everyone from Greg Derr (hi!) thru Brian Zins, Rob Mango, etc. It's a great time for all

Free Pistol, followed by Standard, followed by Centerfire, and then a EIC/Leg match if you're brave.

j, who shoots primarily for the steak and corn-on-the-cob