The
Fin has a very active pistol
committee, which sponsors a summertime
pistol league that includes NRA-approved pistol matches every Wednesday evening,
starting at 6 p.m., as soon as the weather
permits, which is usually in mid-April. Many of these pistol shooters routinely
compete in NRA winter-time pistol matches sponsored by other clubs in the region.
The FFF Summer Pistol League continues through September. The pistol range is
also a very popular spot for members and guests to practice shooting revolvers
and
autos at bulls-eye targets placed at 12, 25, and 50 yard ranges. Members
sight in their rifles and shotguns for 25 and 50 yard targets and shotgun sports
enthusiasts pattern their scatter guns here. The Club‘s youth program uses
this range for air pistol and rifle marksmanship training. Normally, the pistol
range
is open for members to use for practice from 9:00 a.m. to sunset. Rules are posted
at range. For questions about use of the pistol range or pistol committee work,
contact Dick Palmer at this email address: dpalmer@finfurfeatherclub.com.
The 2008 season is upon us, the Wednesday evening shoots will start April 30th at 6 p.m., and the Saturday morning shoots will start May 24th at 10 a.m.
Rifle
The Fin‘s rifle range is one of the favorite places
at the club, offering shooters both 100 and 200 yard target sites. There is cover
at the shooting line for protection during inclement weather. Target sheds are
available for regular practice and special matches. Anyone wishing to sight in
their rifle or shotgun at a 50 yard distance must use the Pistol Range and must
observe all rules for shooting at that range. The Rifle Range is open from 9:00
a.m. to sunset. Rules are posted at the range. There are NRA approved rifle matches,
starting in spring and running throughout the summer months. For questions about
Rifle, contact Peter Mathewson at this email address: pmathewson@finfurfeatherclub.com.
Rifle Schedule for 2008
The 2008 season matches are scheduled, with the following dates here at the Fin: