Ty Hamby Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Posted on FB. NEWS RELEASE:UNIVERSAL SHOOTING ACADEMY TO HOST 2016 IRCLos Osos, CA, January 17, 2016 – The International Confederation of Revolver Enthusiasts (ICORE) is proud to announce Universal Shooting Academy (USA), Frostproof, FL, as the host for the 2016 International Revolver Championship (IRC) under the direction of Shannon Smith, a professional at the top of the competitive action pistol world.The championship is scheduled for November 3-6, 2016, and moves to the east side of the United States for the first time, bringing a fresh spin to an historical event. ICORE is excited for its east coast members who will have an opportunity to follow in the footsteps of fellow west coast revolver shooters and travel to their first IRC! Shooters will compete in one of four revolver divisions from Classic to Limited to Open. Limited 6, a fourth ICORE division just added this year, will be an option for those shooters who want to compete with their 6-shot moon clip guns that were once the meat of ICORE’s Limited Division.The IRC is the marquee match on ICORE’s competition calendar and showcases top revolver shooters from around the world. Stillwater Firearms Association of Fallon, NV, hosted the 2015 IRC, which was generously supported by premier sponsors Apex Tactical Specialties and Hogue, Inc., both with owners or managers who have been avid revolver competitors and regular faces at past IRCs held in San Luis Obispo, CA.This year’s IRC will close ICORE’s Regional championships, which encompass a match series from seven geographical regions in the United States plus Australia. Florida, home to four of the eleven ICORE clubs that comprise the Southern Region, has been the fastest growing state in terms of new members to the sport of competitive revolver shooting.Frank Garcia founded Universal Shooting Academy in 1986 and thanked ICORE for giving USA the opportunity to host the match as the IRC celebrates its 25th year. Frank and Shannon host major national and world handgun events throughout the year at the world-known facility. Not only does Shannon serve as an instructor, but he is responsible for coordinating and producing all of these competition events at USA.ICORE welcomes new 2016 club affiliates from Canada, Sweden, and South Africa, and, in conjunction with Universal Shooting Academy, invites independent revolver shooters everywhere and shooters from all of its other member clubs in the United States, Canada, Australia, and Europe, to IRC 2016 and all of the attractions central Florida offers!Connect with Universal Shooting Academy on Facebook and universalshootingacademy.com. Connect with ICORE on Facebook and icore.org. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varminter22 Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 QUOTE This year's IRC will close ICORE's regional championships, ... UNQUOTE What does that mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
455 Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Presumably last major match of the year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pin Shooter Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 A pity it conflicts with the World Action Pistol Championships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revoman Posted January 18, 2016 Author Share Posted January 18, 2016 I see the feathers have been ruffled. I should have just passed this thread by and not replied No feathers ruffled and good call on the place for the IRC. Rumors had been out for awhile that Frostproof was the place and the rumors came true. Hope to see you there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underlug Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 At least now people can make a decision and/or plan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatJones Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Meh. Too far to drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwx40x40 Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Hmmmm, this would almost get me to renew my ICORE membership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnRodriguez Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 So the choice is IRC or Rio's WSSS revo match??? Why don't you pick a date where there is no conflict. I'll be at mesa az Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmoney Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 John: There is no direct conflict--the WSRC/WSSSC match is Nov. 10-13, which is the weekend following the IRC. The IRC is Nov. 3-6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhgtyre Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 I merged a bunch of these. 3 threads on one event seemed excessive.Larry DrakeModerator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanc Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 I'll be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harleytech Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 In case anyone's interested, two nearby hotels (Lake Wales) are the Holiday Inn Express and the Hampton. There's a mall across the street with dining, movie theater, and shopping. Both are within 20 minutes driving time to the range. USPSA Handgun National RO's were billeted at the Holiday Inn Express and I can confirm it is a good place to stay. BTW I'm not affiated with either one. There is also a Green Gables down the road with a great steak house on site. Older, but still a clean place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnRodriguez Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Mike, its also hunting season here. I'll be covering for the shop while they are out shooting deer in the asses with arrows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonaldP Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 I see the feathers have been ruffled. I should have just passed this thread by and not replied No feathers ruffled and good call on the place for the IRC. Rumors had been out for awhile that Frostproof was the place and the rumors came true. Hope to see you there. Well not your feathers ruffled, maybe Dave S. I would never have posted if my info was sketchy. I also have info on the Southern Regional but will reserve from posting about date and location. So much for myself spreading rumors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevoWood123 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 This may be my chance to finally shoot the IRC. I know some people may be upset about it being moved to FL, but there are some of us who wouldn't have a chance to shoot it otherwise. I hope this doesn't keep a lot of the great guys here from shooting it, I'd like to be able to put some faces on the usernames around here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revoman Posted January 21, 2016 Author Share Posted January 21, 2016 Doesn't sound like much to do in Frostproof. Would it be better to stay in Tampa, Orlando or maybe even Vero Beach. Looks like the only places to fly in will be Tampa or Orlando. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmoney Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Fly Allegiant into Sanford--flights are cheap and that airport is way smaller and easier than Orlando. Stay in Lake Wales or Sebring. Great seafood in that area. Cliff, Sam and I went on an airboat ride out in the swamp a couple years ago, saw gators and other wildlife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revoman Posted January 22, 2016 Author Share Posted January 22, 2016 Thanks for the tip. Will you be going this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmoney Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Yep, I'm definitely planning to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSOL1 Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 How many stages? Any word on prize table and who will be Ro'ing? I am sure there are some ICORE board members lurking. Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubber Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 I am also planning on going, depending on my situation at the time. The trip appears to be a 19 hour jount, and as much as I hate flying I may go that route. Hopefully they:) have me off "the no fly list" by that time. It involves wearing overalls with a lot of metal buttons giving the inspectors a hard time.... . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmoney Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 How many stages? Any word on prize table and who will be Ro'ing? I am sure there are some ICORE board members lurking. Jason I think 10 stages? Somewhere in there, anyway. Prize table will be equivalent to previous IRCs. Universal Shooting Academy will be staffing the match--those interested in working should contact them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lora Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Finally, I'm in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lora Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Finally, I'm in! Will alligent let you fly with firearms? I know they charge extra for everything, Tampa airport is also offers frequent buys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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