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ARE YOU A NEW MEMBER/NEW TO ACTION SHOOTING?
ARE YOU LOOKING TO LEARN A NEW DISCIPLINE?
IF THE ANSWER IS YES, WE HAVE SOMETHING FOR YOU!
WHO: OBRAMS is a rimfire action league that meet on the third Saturday of each month, April to November. We are a cross between USPSA and 3 Gun Nation. We are an excellent starting point to learn the basics of action shooting. We normally run 4 stages, using a variety of targets, both paper and steel, static and reactive. We are a SAFE, casual, fun, relaxed match. There is some movement and positions involved, with mag changes. We are new shooter friendly.
WHAT: You will need a semi auto rifle and pistol, in .22 caliber. 4 or 5, ten round magazines for each. Firearms of choice are S&W M/P 15-22 or Ruger 10-22. Any semi auto pistol, but Ruger MK series and Buckmarks are popular. App. 200 rnds. of ammo.
"NEW TO US" SHOOTER INFO
You will need both a rifle and pistol, magazines, and ammo. We ask that EVERYBODY arrive @ 7:30 to start building stages. We hope to begin right @ 9:00. If you have never shot with us before, you will have to QUALIFY by showing proficiency with and knowledge of your firearms. This will include a safety briefing and require following range commands, loading and firing both firarms, including mag changes and showing clear. We will then proceed with a few stages with plenty of help and guidance. NO PRESSURE with a SAFE and a casual good time. All other guidelines and info will apply. If you have questions, feel free to contact us at obrams2017@gmail.com
OBRAMS PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS FOR MINORS:
BASIC MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT IS 16, HOWEVER THIS CAN VARY DEPENDING ON NUMEROUS FACTORS:
· THE PARENT MUST HAVE SHOT AT LEAST ONE (1) MATCH WITH US IN THE PAST, PRIOR TO BRINGING THEIR YOUNG SHOOTER. (SO YOU KNOW WHAT IS INVOLVED).
· MATURITY LEVEL AND ATTITUDE OF THE YOUTH.
· KNOWLEDGE OF THE THREE BASIC NRA SAFETY RULES.
· ABILITY TO UNDERSTAND AND COMPREHEND BASIC INSTRUCTIONS.
· FORMAL TRAINING (NRA PISTOL, NRA RIFLE, N.J. HUNTERS, ETC.).
· REGULAR PARTICIPATION IN YOUTH LEAGUES (Y.S.B., BULLSEYE, ETC).
· PREVIOUS PARTICIPATION IN OTHER DISCIPLINES/MATCHES (USSF, STEEL CHALLENGE, RIMFIRE CHALLENGE, ETC.).
· RECOMMENDATION FROM ANOTHER LEAGUE CHAIR OR R.S.O.
· MUST BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE SAFE OPERATION , CONTROL, AND PROFICIENCY OF BOTH HANDGUN AND RIFLE, KNOWLEDGE OF FIREARM CONTROLS (MUST QUALIFY AS ANY OTHER NEW SHOOTER).
· THIS CANNOT BE THE YOUTH SHOOTER'S FIRST TIME SHOOTING.
· REGISTERED SHOOTER IN OTHER DISICIPLINES (USPSA, USSF, ETC.).
· PREVIOUS OBSERVATION OF AN O.B.R.A.M.S. MATCH, WITH A POSSIBILITY OF A INTRO AT THE CONCLUSION OF SAME.
· OBRAMS "STAFF" IS HEAVY WITH NRA CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS, RSOs, AND CRSOs, YOUTH LEAGUE PARTICIPATION AND INSTRUCTION, AND ARE MORE THAN QUALIFIED TO MAKE A DETERMINATION ON YOUR YOUTH SHOOTER.
OBRAMS HAS GIVEN THIS GREAT THOUGHT. WE REALIZE THAT EVERY PARENT THINKS THEIR CHILD CAN DO THIS, OR IS A GOOD SHOOTER, OR IT IS A GOOD STARTING POINT. WE DREW THESE GUIDELINES UP OUT OF NECESSITY, DUE TO PREVIOUS ISSUES. WITH SAFETY AS OUR PRIORITY, AND OUR CASUAL ATMOSPHERE, WE ARE A GREAT STARTING POINT FOR ACTION SHOOTERS OF ANY AGE. WE DO NOT WANT ANY HURT FEELINGS IF THIS DISCIPLINE IS NOT A GOOD MATCH FOR YOUR YOUNG SHOOTER.
IF YOU THINK YOUR YOUTH MEETS SOME OF THESE BASIC GUIDLINES, PLEASE CONTACT US AT:
OBRAMS2017@GMAIL.COM
WE CAN DISCUSS YOUR CHILD'S PARTICIPATION FURTHER, AND WILL GIVE THEM EVERY CONSIDERATION WHEN MAKING A DETERMINATION.
WE WANT NO "HOW COME THAT KID CAN, AND MY KID CAN'T"?
WE HOPE THE PARENTS UNDERSTAND OUR CONCERNS.
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