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  1. This match is by USPSA rules, and long guns can not be slung. Stages are available at www.arsectionuspsa.com. There are still plenty of slots open, and no late fees. Bruce
  2. Greetings to All, from Bruce Bethell, Old Fort Gun Club in Fort Smith. Sorry about the delay in getting things started a little more on this post about the Arkansas Section Multi Gun Championship. Registration is being done through www.matchsignup.org. To respond to an earlier question, when they ask you for PIN number, make up one for yourself, and remember the number. Payments are through Pay Pal. Once you sign up, you will get some response, and more information, from David Hyden, our MD. This is a USPSA Level 2 match, so membership in USPSA is required. We have submitted 10 stages to USPSA NROI for approval, and expect to get that very soon. Great mix of guns on each stage. Preliminary round count is going to take about 100 rounds for each gun, including some shotgun slugs. I'll post stages and information here once it is finalized. I think you will find the stages to be interesting and challenging, for beginners and GMs alike. Match hotel will again be the Candlewood Suites in Fort Smith, located at 7501 Madison Avenue, Fort Smith. A nice property, close to the Range. They are gun friendly, so walk through the loby carrying your long gun cases without concern. Call the hotel direct at (479) 424-3801 and ask for the Gun Club Preferred Rate to get special pricing for all rooms. For the few of us who are still interested, they have smoking rooms, a little unusual these days. We are doing something a little different this year at the Arkansas Section matches. There will not be a formal prize table. At registration, each shooter will receive a bag of gifts, all bags will be the same. HOA in each division will receive a cash award, and plaques will be given using the 3-5-7 system. Your gift bag will have a retail value pretty close to the entry fee. We did this last week and the Section Handgun Match, and everyone seemed pleased. Also cuts down a lot on the activities on Sunday, so folks can get out of town and back home before it gets too late. Scoring will be on PractiScore, so results will be available very promptly. I realize time is short, but this is again going to be a great match. More details are on the Arkansas Section web site at www.arsectionuspsa.com. Get your entries in soon, squad with your favorite shooting friends, and come have a great match. Bruce
  3. Stages 1 through 8 are basically next to each other. Stage 9 is around the corner, also pretty easy walking. Stage 10 is maybe a little further aways, but not too far. Maybe a couple hundred yards. Easy walking distance, but you could use a car to move between stages 9 and 10, if you want. Our Range is flat, grass, and easy walking. Bruce
  4. Sign in at the Range. Friday afternoon, or early Saturday morning. Bruce
  5. RANGE TO TARGET: Rifle will have a few flash targets, with 10" plates, at 100 yards out to 300 yards. Four slug targets, 10" or larger steel plate flashers, at 50 to maybe 60 yards. Slots are still available. Squadding is open at USPSA self squadding for folks who have entered. I realize time is a little short. If you want, email your entry form to me at brucebethell@sbcglobal.net and pay when you get here. Late fee is waived. Bruce
  6. Tell Joshua to bring his wife. We'll sing Happy Birthday, maybe even get her a cake. I shot a match on my 35th Wedding Anniversary. Had everybody at the match sign an IPSC Target with "Best Wishes -- Happy Anniversary, Suzanne!" My wife said it was the best anniversary card she had ever received. Look forward to seeing you at the match. Bruce
  7. Yes, I know things have been a little slow on the uptake on this match. As you may know, our local crew finished USPSA Area 4 here at OFGC early in September, and that took a lot of time. Stages have been submitted for approval, which is required before squadding can start. Unfortunately, the USPSA Nationals came shortly after Area 4, and the folks in charge of approving stages got wrapped up with Nationals. Those are over, and we expect approval within a few days. We will notify everyone as soon as squadding is open. In the meantime, I am attaching PRELIMINARY stages. Please understand that these may look different when they get approved and on the ground, but at least this will give you a start. Round count looks like: Handgun, 94; Rifle, 100; Birdshot (Number 7 1/2 or smaller, please), 72; and slugs, 4. Slots are still available. Entry form is attached, so get you can get in the game. Late fee will be waived for entries received by October 14. If you have not made motel reservations, try the Candlewood Suites. Call the direct number at (479) 424-3800, ask for the "Gun Club Rate" to get some special rates. An alternative is The LaQuinta, also close to the range, and a little cheaper. Call them direct at (479) 484-0303. Ask for the company rate under the name "OFGC" for their special deal. Both of these properties are 'gun friendly' and you should not receive any static about carrying guns, ammo, etc. into the property. If you are coming to the match by air, let me know if you want to ship ammo direct to me, rather than try to carry it on a plane. brucebethell@sbcglobal.net I will get you shipping information. Prize table looks good. There will be at least two Springfield Armory XDm's, 5.25 competition packages, by random draw among all shooters. We are getting cranked up for this match, and hope to see you here in a few weeks. Bruce (479) 785-4558 (daytime number) Entry form 2014 MG Section match.pdf Ar Section MG stages preliminary.pdf
  8. I'm scheduled for all day Friday. Heaven forbid I actually shoot well, but if I do, can I designate someone to walk the prize table for me? You are welcome to designate someone to walk the prize table for you. Just give them some type of note saying they are walking for you. The prize table is looking real good. I always start at the bottom of the C Class Production looking for my scores, and it looks like I might even get some pretty good stuff from the table. Bruce Bethell
  9. Second match hotel has been arranged. The Candlewood is pretty much full. We have made a deal with the LaQuinta Inn, which is also pretty close to the Range. Listed address is 6700 Boston Street. Actually located just off Rogers Avenue, behind the Outback Steakhouse. The General Manager, Krish Patel, joined our Gun Club this month, and wanted to help promote shooting sports, so they are gun friendly. Krish has established a company account under the name 'OFGC' (Old Fort Gun Club) and is offering a rate of $65.00 + tax for either a single or double. You will need to call the local hotel directly to get this special rate, as it is not established on line yet. Phone number is (479) 484-0303, book reservations under the company name "OFGC." Stages are posted on www.area4championship.com Map to the River Range, as well as other information, is also located there. Bruce Bethell
  10. Area 4 match is getting closer by the day. Hope everyone is making plans. Troy says stages will be out in a few days. AMMO SHIPMENTS: If you are flying in for the match, I know what a hassle it is to carry 300+- rounds on an airline. If you would like to ship your ammo in advance, we will be pleased to accommodate you. Ship the ammo to Bruce Bethell, 1309 South 41st Street, Fort Smith, AR 72903, phone number (479) 785-4558. This is Bruce’s office address, so deliveries will need to be weekdays during office hours. Put your name on the outside of the shipping container. We will send you an email confirmation that we have received your ammo. Give us your arrival date, and your ammo will be at the Range. One note -- the office will be closed the week of July 14 to 18, so ship after those dates. Bruce
  11. Finally, the Multi Gun match you have been waiting for. Arkansas Section Multi gun is one of the best USPSA MG matches you will ever shoot. Staff shoots October 16 and 17, competitors shoot on October 18 and 19. Ten stages, 250+ rounds. Host Club is Old Fort Gun Club in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Stages are in the final updating, and will be posted very soon. Good balance of guns, some interesting props. Springfield Armory is back with their supoprt program. That means there will be some Springfield XDM's, 9mm 5.25" barrel, by random draw among ALL shooters, regardless of finish position. Entry form, with some more details and contact information, is attached. Match hotel info is also attached. More information will be coming soon. Sign up soon. The first 1,500 entries get free parking at the range . Bruce Entry form 2014 MG Section match.pdf Candlewood rates.pdf
  12. Bruce Bethell, with Old Fort Gun Club, in Fort Smith, AR, Troy is MD, and I am the local "Gopher' for the match. Our crew is looking forward to hosting another Area 4 match. I'm working on some details, including local hotels. Got one, Candlewood Suites, and I'll post information soon. More to follow. Stages are in the process of being finalized and approved. This will be another great match. Put it on the list on 'don't miss' events. If you have any questions on local issues, please feel free to email me at brucebethell@sbcglobal.net. Bruce Bethell
  13. The Arkansas Section Multi Gun Championship match is coming up on October 26 and 27 at Old Fort Gun Club in Fort Smith, AR. Slots are still available. This is going to be a great USPSA Multi Gun match. You don’t want to miss this event. Prize table is looking great. We all know about the current market problems, and no guns will be available. But lots of other good stuff will be on the table. Shooters Connection has really helped, along with some other vendors, and you won’t be disappointed with the prize packages. Lots of information, including stages, entry forms, match hotel discounts, and other good stuff is on this forum. REMINDER TO ALL: There is some buck shot in the match, so don’t forget to bring some of the big ‘BB’s” to the match. Final round count works out as follows: Pistol, 114 rounds; Rifle, 94 rounds; Birdshot, (7 ½ or smaller) 64, Slugs, 6; Buck Shot, 4. Buck shot is for poppers at 20+ yards. I’m using 00 Buck. LATE ENTRY DISCOUNT: So, you have procrastinated on the entry. Late fee kicked in today. Send me your entry to get into the match. Fax to me at (479) 785-4559, or email to me at brucebethell@sbcglobal.net. Pay the entry fee when you get here. Or mail the entry postmarked by Monday, October 21. We’ll waive the late fee. Get you entered, and you’ll enjoy one of the best USPSA Multi gun matches ever.
  14. Stages have been approved, and are attached for your review. Minimum round count is 282, and breaks down like this: Handgun, 114; Rifle, 94; Birdshot (7 1/2 or smaller, please), 64; Slugs, 4; BUCKSHOT, 4. Buckshot is for poppers that are out of range of the little pellets. Slots are still available, so get your entry in soon. We still have need for some CRO/RO's, so let us know if you are willing to help. Staff shoot the match for free on Thursday and Friday. Join us for another fun and challenging match. Final approved stages 2013 AR MG match.pdf
  15. Got a quick suggestion. Entry form might be attached to this post. Bruce Entry form.pdf
  16. The OFGC Crew has finally finished with Area 4. Great match here at OFGC, but a lot of work. Scored 245 shooters, everyone seemed to like the match With a day or two of relaxation, the crew here is geared up for the Arkansas Section Multi Gun Championship match. Stages have been pretty much approved by the USPSA powers, and will be posted soon, probably early next week. Over 200 rounds, evenly balanced between all three guns, with some fun stages. Staff will shoot on Thursday and Friday, Oct. 24 and 25. You are welcome to come out and watch, and get a feel for the stages. Competitors will shoot on Saturday and Sunday, October 26 and 27. Self squadding is now open at USPSA. Get your entry in soon, to get access to self squadding and join with your favorite shooting buddies for this match. Entry form is available at the website at www.oldfortgunclub.com. Might have to surf a little to find it, but you’ll find lots of interesting information while you look. Staff (CRO and RO) are still needed. Staff shoot free on Thursday and Friday. Contact us if you are willing to help. Match hotel is the Candlewood Inn and Suites, with details above in an earlier post. Be sure to contact the hotel at the local number for the special rates for “Gun Match.” The toll free number may not have those special deals. Folks here at OFGC are back on the ground running to make this match something special. Hope you will join us. Bruce
  17. MATCH HOTEL UPDATE: THe Candlewood Suites was designated as the match hotel. They are full, except for a few singles. Backup hotel is the Homewood Suites by Hilton. Across the street from the Candlewood. A little more expensive than Candlewood, but we have a special rate for this match. DON'T CALL THE TOLL FREE RESERVATION NUMBER! Phone the hotel local number at (479) 452-7100. Their 'rack rate' is $139, but they are giving us a rate of $99 for the match. Use the code name "Area 4" for this special rate. This match is filling up fast, so get your entry in ASAP to be included. Bruce Bethell
  18. Match hotel for the Arkansas Section Multi gun has been confirmed. Candlewood Inn and Suites, once again. A nice property, and close to the Range. Rates are the best I could find anywhere close. Each room has a full 'fridge, other nice stuff. Call the local number at (479) 424-3800 and ask for reservation code "Gun Match." One Queen room, $77.00 + tax, 2 Queens at $85.00 + tax, and a suite for $93.00 + tax. Other properties near the Range were $100+ for a single room. Lots of good eating venues close by. Unlike most hotel properties, the Candlewood has the benefit of some smoking rooms, for those of use who want them. They are also "gun friendly" and have no problem with the fact that we are all coming heavily armed. Stages are coming together, and will be posted soon. Deb Pankratz and her crew have some interesting stages planned. Shoot from both windows of the Limo, and through the Moon Roof. For you Wanna' Be airline pilots, retrieve your handgun from the lock box in the cockpit, take out the threat down both sides of the aisle of the aircraft, retrieve your rifle from the back bagage compartment and take out the targets from both sides of the runway through the rear ports. Going to be a fun match. Bruce
  19. OK, I am a little late with this post about the 2013 Arkansas Section Multi gun Championship match. Been spending a little spare time with Area 4, that is being hosted here, but finally got around to the AR Section MG match. What can I say, that hasn't already been said about this match. Hosted by Old Fort Gun Club in Fort Smith, Arkansas, this has grown to be one of the best Multi gun matches anywhere. Limited to the first 125,000 shooters (WHOOPS, too many zeros), but the match has been full for the past several years. Dates for the match are October 26 and 27. Total of 10 stages, 250 +- rounds. Most stages will take 2 or 3 guns, so keep the "Multi" in mind. Shoot 6 or 7 stages on Saturday, finish on Sunday morning. Awards and prizes at the end of the match, so you can get on the road early Sunday afternoon. Stages are near finished, and will provide challenge to Grand Masters and fun for first time shooters. Always a few surprises, just to keep things interesting. Staff will shoot the match (for free) on Thursday and Friday, Oct. 24 and 25. If you are interested in a staff position, contact either Deb or myself. This is a USPSA Level II match. Membership in USPSA is required, and we will shoot per USPSA rules. Time Plus scoring, so break out the hi cap mags for the 9 mm. Squadding will be by USPSA self-squad program. Match hotel is again the Candlewood Inn and Suites. Near the Range, and best rates anywhere close. Details coming soon. Reservation code is "Gun Match" at the local nymber (479) 424-3800.. Entry form is attached, and also available at www.oldfortgunclub.com. For more information, contact Deb Pankratz, Match Director, at (479) 629-3407, email openshooter12@gmail.com, or Bruce Bethell, (479) 785-4558, email brucebethell@sbcglobal.net. Bruce Entry form.pdf
  20. Bring Him on! Kurt can shoot with the worst of us! For those of you who have not been to OFGC, shooting bays are near to each other. Not a lot of travel. All stages will be within walking distance. Next to each other. The first 5,000 entries get free parking :-) Bruce Bethell
  21. AREA 4 MATCH HOTEL HAS BEEN CONFIRMED! The Match Hotel for Area 4 at Old Fort Gun Club, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, has been confirmed. Candlewood Inns and Suites. Address is 7501 Madison Avenue, Fort Smith, AR 72903. This is a fairly new property (about 4 years old) that is as close to the Range as you can get. Rates for Area 4 are as follows: 1 Queen Bed Studio -- $77.00 + tax 2 Queen Bed Studio -- $85.00 + tax Multi room suite -- $93.00 + tax I've checked several properties near the Range, and this is the best rate available anywhere. Call the local number at (479) 424-3800, use the reservation code "Area 4" to get these rates. We have used this property for several years for the Arkansas Section Multi gun match. They are 'gun friendly' and understand that you will be coming into the property with guns, ammo, etc. No problem with them. Contact me if you have any problems or questions. Bruce Bethell brucebethell@sbcglobal.net Daytime phone (479) 785-4558
  22. I can't answer these questions. I'm still a hitchhiker on the Information Super Highway, so someone else will figure out those options. Troy is coming to Fort Smith within the next few weeks to start serious planning. Lots of details will be coming soon. Bruce
  23. New thread started, "Area 4, Sept 4 - 8, in Arkansas." Bruce
  24. Area 4 Director Troy McManus has made it official. The 2013 Area 4 championship match will be held September 4 to 8, 2013, at Old Fort Gun Club located in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The Practical Pistol Team at OFGC is honored to have been selected to host this match. OFGC is a multi-disclipine organization, with well over 800 family memberships. The Board of Directors is unanimous in their support for this match. They have basically said to our Team, "Make Us Proud." Many of you are familar with Old Fort Gun Club, having joined us for the Arkansas Section Multi Gun Championship over the past several years. Our Team is dedicated to working with Troy to make this yet another shooting event that you will remember. Our goal is to make this a match that is both challenging to GM's, yet enjoyable to Unclassified shooters. Fort Smith is located in the northwest quadrant of the State, sitting right on the AR/OK border. You can learn more about the Old Fort Gun Club by visiting our website at www.oldfortgunclub.com. The Club operates two ranges. The Area 4 match will be held at the River Range. I think you will find the hospility at OFGC to be second to none. Mark your calendar now for one of the finest shooting experiences you will have during 2013. Bruce Bethell Practical Pistol Director, OFGC
  25. Now that it is official -- Bruce Bethell, Director of Practical Pistol for Old Fort Gun Club in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Our team here is pleased and excited that we have been selected to host the 2013 Area 4 Championship Handgun match. Old Fort Gun Club is a multi-disclipline organization, with well over 800 family memberships. The Board of Directors is unanimous in their support for this match. The directive from the Board to the Practical Pistol Team is simply, "Make 'Ur Happen." Many of you have joined us for the annual Arkansas Section Multi Gun Championship match at OFGC, and everyone seems well pleased with the way in which we handle large matches. Our Team is dedicated to making the 2013 Area 4 match an event to remember. We are especially looking forward to working with Troy in the planning and execution of this match. His dedication to perfection, and our desire to create a match that will appeal to shooters from Unclassified to GM's, can only result in one of the finest shooting experiences you will have during 2013. Mark your calendar, and get this match on the schedule. Please note that unless Troy makes some correction, the match is scheduled for September 4 through 8, 2013. This is NOT Labor Day weekend. My calendar says Labor Day is Monday, September 2. Best wishes for the New Year to all. Bruce Bethell
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