Programs at Grand Rapids Rifle & Pistol Club

BASIC PISTOL MARKSMANSHIP CLASS (TYRO)

GRRP will be holding Basic Pistol Marksmanship Classes for 6 weeks. Class will be held on Saturday afternoon from 3:30-6 pm. This course is designed for new shooters. Terry Dunn and Brian Keelean instruct shooters on how to become proficient in the sport of Bullseye shooting as well as Basic Pistol Marksmanship. They have over 45 years teaching experience between them. Their class has produced the State Pistol Champion, Indoors and Outdoors for the last five years, and one High Master and two Masters along with some very good up and coming shooters.

They cover everything from preparation to psychology–the instructors even talk on the nuances of how to properly breathe while shooting and how this effects you physically as well as mentally.

Along with lecture time and q & a's, shooters get hands-on training. You join in drills, practice techniques and shoot competitive matches. You get a good taste for how an actual match is run when the guys take you through the paces. And, there's lots of personal instruction for each student as the coaches observe the line.

During the 6 week course each shooter is shown how to draw up a plan and determine and set a goal, then is given the tools to obtain their goals. Goals are measured throughout the training period by one-on-one assessments done by the coaches. This time is also meant for questions, suggestions and direction.

In addition to the shooting fundamentals and individual training, the duo covers equipment, ammo, gun safety, NRA sanctioned matches and other related topics.

The class uses .22 caliber pistols only; eye and ear protection will be required. The cost of the program is $100.00 for six meetings and includes annual membership, targets and range fees. See a Range Officer at GRRP or Contact Terry Dunn:  terrygd@aol.com

AIR GUN:
Air Gun practice starts in October. In January they start shooting for score. Awards are given out. The course of fire consists of 20 shots air rifle, in the standing position, on an International target at 10 meters; 20 shots air pistol (two hand) on an International target at 10 meters, 20 shots any sight rifle on the 10 meter rifle target at 50 feet any position (no sling). No equipment required, GRRP has equipment available. Just show up and give it a try.

JUNIOR RIFLE:
Ages 10 to 21 can join in on the Junior Rifle Program. Our focus is three and four position shooting as well as air rifle. All equipment provided. We compete in the Junior Olympic Rifle Championship, NRA Junior Sectionals, and MRPA State Junior Postal Match.

PISTOL:
The focus of the pistol program is Bullseye pistol. The course of fire during practice consists of slow (10 or 7 minutes), timed (20 seconds) and rapid (10 seconds) fire on NRA B-2 Targets. The NRA Pistol Course consists of 30 shots slow fire, 30 shots timed fire and 30 shots rapid fire. Under match conditions the 90-round course is shot 3 times for a 2700 Match (2700 Match Schedule). The first match is shot with a .22, the second match is shot with a center fire weapon (.32 or greater) and the third match is shot with a .45 ACP. Each shot has a value of 10 points with a possible 900 total score per match and a total aggregate of 2700.

SMALLBORE RIFLE:
We compete in 4 position .22 RF rifle in the St. Joseph Valley League (SJV Rifle Schedule). We fire 10 shots in each position, prone, sitting, kneeling, and standing for a total score of 400. There are 16 matches starting in November and ending in March.

IHMSA AIR PISTOL:
Targets sized to match outdoor targets. Brian Keelean donated his time and money to manufacture high quality targets (chickens, javalin, turkeys, and rams). Similar to shooting outdoors in the comfort of an indoor range.

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