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FRONT SIGHTWHERE DOES ALL THE MONEY GO?by Bill Burkard and Steve Hulet 17THE 1996 AREA 8 CHAMPIONSHIPby Mike Martin 20AREA 3 CHAMPIONSHIPby W.A. Green 28CHRONOGRAPHY BY ALOOFby Marshall R. Williams 30BROLIN ARMS' L45by Mike Detty 34INCREASING USPSA/IPSC MEMBERSHIPby Andy Hollar 38LES BAER'S PREMIER IIby Andy Hollar 40THEY CAME BY PICKUP TRUCKby Bill Maund 501996 AREA 1 CHAMPIONSHIP PACKS A TRIPLEPLAYBy Kathy Oakey 531996 NORTH CAR,OLINA SECTION CHAMPIONSHIPby Joe Justice and Margo Timberlake 59From the Editor 2 Springfield Armory Joins ForcesFrom Our Readers 3 With Aimpoint 78Club News 5 Practical Shooting History 62Amidon Appointed NROI Director . 5 Guy Neill On Reloading 65Inside USPSA 6 Promoting USPSA On TV 69Inside NROI 9 Update To Gun Laws Of AmericaInternet Match Results 27Available 78Sierra Bullets Offers New 9mm Bul-New From Wilson Combat 79let 77 Major Matches 78On The Cover:WILSON COMBAT"'Our cover picture shows a Master Grade "LTD" .40 S&Wfrom Wilson Combat. It is built on a Strayer-Voigt frame. Findout more about Bill Wilson and how Wilson Combat came to beon page 10.Photo provided by Wilson CombatVol. 13, No. 5, SeptJOct. 1996Publisher - USPSNIPSC, INC.Board of DirectorsLarry Bullock, David Carruthers,Randy Cestaro, John Hurst, SteveKalamen, Keith Milberger, Jeff Nelson,Jerry WisecarverPresident Andy HollarExec. Manager Dave ThomasVice President John AmidonAsst. VP Bill MaundSecretary Judy SunderlinEditorial StaffEditor Dave ThomasAsst. Editor Roger MaierAdvertising Barbara GibbsContributors USPSA MEMBERSCopyright ©1996 The United StatesPractical Shooting Association/IPSC,Inc. All rights reserved. Duplicationof contents in full or part isprohibited unless prior authorizationhas been obtained by writing toUSPSA/IPSC.FRONT SIGHT (ISSN 0889681x)is published bi-monthly for USPSAmembers by:USPSA/IPSC Inc. 903A Metcalf St.,Sedro Woolley, WA. 98284.Annual Membership dues (U.S. andits possessions) $30, Foreign $40. $18of dues goes toward a one year subscriptionto FRONT SIGHT.Letters to the Editor must be no morethan one typewritten page in length.Letters may be edited for clarity orspace.Periodicals postage paid at SedroWoolley, WA, and additional mailingoffices.POSTMASTER: Send change of addressforms to: FRONT SIGHT POBox 811, Sedro Woolley WA 98284USPSA OFFICEPhone (360) 855-2245FAX (360) 855-0380web page http://www.uspsa.orgOffice hours - 8 am to 5 pm PacificPRESIDENT'S OFFICEPhone (719) 254-3371FAX (719) 254-3539BBS (719) 254-4367Office hours - 9 am to 4 pm Mountain

It has long been a USPSApolicy to send a Quarterly NationalPistol Classification bookto the affiliated clubs and sectionsonce each quarter. Thebook contains the current membershipnumbers and classificationsof all members, and itspurpose is to provide a quickand easy reference for localleaders, particularly match directorswho are attempting toconfirm competitor information.In the June 1996 issue of InTouch, we proposed distributingthe book on computer diskas a text file usable by any wordprocessing program. We invitedthose affected to let us know ifthat practice would cause aproblem. We received negativecomments from only two of themore than 400 clubs, so we decidedto go forward with thedisks.Our reason for making thechange is financial. Producingand mailing the information onIntroduced in1993, PRO-EARShove been wornby more Pro-Match Winnersthan oll otherscombined.FROM THE EDITOR30 DAY MONEY BACKGUARANTEEDave Thomas, Executive Managerdisk as opposed to the booksaves an estimated $3,100 peryear. According to the results ofthe survey included with theEasy Score program sent outearlier this year, virtually allclubs now have access to a computerand printer. These facts,taken together with the lack ofresponse to the In Touch article,seemed to justify thechange.The June Quarterly NationalPistol Classification was sentWHAT THE BIGGUNS WEAR!THE PRO-EARS ADVANTAGE• Alds in target concentration • Speens reaction rime • Lets you hearyour steel • Lightweight, compact ond comfortoble • SlimLine/Modulor design for easy storage/replocement • Dualityconstruction ond superior electronirs for amplification and protethonogoinst damaging noises • Independent volume controls • Min. 400boors battery life • 5 Year Warro"..Pro shooters need utter concentration, fast iimes, acurory annearingptotection Natty svhy more pro shooters wear PRO-EARS.PRO-EARS... 'Winning The World Over!'I-or more intormotion see your locol PRO - EARS retailer or; kmPro-Slim Model (shown) send S169.95 or S179.95 for Pro -MaigModel plus S7.95 s/h to:1-FIDGELINE, INC.• Arizonc 85046-0410MC.'ViSA Ali 1.800-888-EARSCanada (604) 250-2694ProEars 0 aol.com (E-Mail)visAout on disk. We have had approximatelytwo dozen responsessince then. Approximatelyhalf of these calls involvedtechnical questionswhich we were able to answerto the satisfaction of the caller;the other half have been frompeople who preferred the book.The disk contains two versionsof the file. One is an AS-CII, or text, file, formatted in astandard language that can beread by all word processing programsof which we are aware.The second is a WordPerfect 5.1for DOS file, formatted to beread by WordPerfect DOS version5.1. However, MicrosoftWord for Windows will alsoopen and read the file as a WPfile or will convert it to an MSWord file format.Also included on the disk isa "Read Me" file in text formatwhich contains directions foruse of the information in theother files.Many word processor programswill allow you to sort bystate. You can then select onlythose states that affect you andprint them out, giving you amuch smaller document thanthe 130 pages of the completefile.Our concern is to please asmany people as possible. It iswdomatic in business that eachunhappy customer that complainsrepresents 10 that donot. It is also true that happycustomers rarely express theirsatisfaction. The challenge forus, therefore, is to get an accuratepicture of member preferences.The only way I know ofto do it is to ask you.Which do you prefer, thebook or the disk?Page 2September/October 1996

FROM OUR READERS• FIPT '97 UPDATELarry Burnett and Cal Barnltmdwill not be the match directoror assistant match directorfor FIPT '97. Please do notcall them for information regardingthis match. For informationabout FIPT '97, pleasecall Match Director Ray Lambert(904) 428-0042, or TomHamara, CFPSA president,(407) 298-6355.Cal Barnlund, A-46I• DON'T TOLERATE SAND-BAGGINGThis is to address the issueof sandbagging, which seemedto be a major topic in theJuly/August issue. The problemis that it's tolerated, even whenit's blatant as reported in Mr.Darryl Conner's letter. Mr.Conner, the solution lies withyou and all the other competitorswho let this behavior continue.It doesn't lie with Andy,the board, or NROI. If you'rethe RO, DQ this competitor (ifhe deserves the term) on thespot. But you don't have to bethe RO or even on the samesquad. If you witness the behavioryou described, file a13.05 Second party protest. Ifit's handled properly by thehost club, the results must besubmitted to NROI. So even ifyour protest is disallowed,you've started a paper trail. IfLetters for publication should be nomore than 350 words and may be editedfor length or clarity.you don't act, though, you don'tget to whine. Blatant sandbaggingis just as much grossunsportsmanlike conduct as ifthe competitor were using foullanguage to your wife or daughter.Don't tolerate it. Don't letothers tolerate it.Nick Jones, A-14838• PROFESSIONALISM &COLTRTESYIs our shooting sport a game,or is it so serious that our feelingsget in the way of fellowship?That is a question I havebeen asking myself over thepast three months. I have beenshooting competitively in PPCand IPSC since 1976. I havemet ladies and gentlemen fromOften, the hest things come in small packages.- SUN RAUH - NEW!•MrlITIMOSIMMONtt.MITAl'"LOW PROFILEall over the world at the USPSANationals since 1991. From allof this, almost everyone is respectiveto each other. Some,however, are on a mission oftheir own and this "mission"does nothing to build courtesy.I attempt to play golf occasionally.One of the most importantrules of golf is etiquette.Without going into detail, itmeans a player must take intoconsideration the actions of allthe other players and spectators.If someone gets upset overa rule violation, no one gets uphollering and cussing whereeveryone hears them. Courseofficials intervene and the matteris discussed quietly and professionallyand the matter is ultimatelydisposed of.Recently, I was RO'ing ashooting buddy and he commit-Precision Parts for the Serious Shooter - call toda/P.O.Box 727 Hardwick, SIT 05843 I-802-472-8263September/October 1996 Page 3BUTTON

Classification SystemBOD Implements ChangesThe board of directors tookformal action in a phone meetingJune 27 to adopt changes tothe classification system, makingthe system more responsiveto new members, and less easilymanipulated by "sandbaggers".It is no longer possible tolose a classification by not participatingor by dropping membershipfor a few months. Thisis good news for those of us whocan't find time to shoot twoclassification scores with twodifferent pistols every year, butbad news for those who want todrop out and come back with alower class. Some changes willbe implemented by the timeyou read this; others will waituntil the first of 1997.It now takes only four classificationscores on file for a newshooter to be classified. This isin response to thosenew members whohave had difficultygetting a card so theycan shoot for classtrophies.Under the rightcircumstances, a newmember can become classifiedin one match. A club hosting a"special" classifier within aregular monthly match may includethree special classifiersand one normal classifier. Eachshooter could conceivably getfour scores and their classificationcards could be sent out thenext month.There are catches, of course;that's nothing new. Incorrectstage set-up, no membershipnumbers reported, strangelylow or high scores, and zeroscores cause errors that will beINSIDE USPSAAndy Holler, Presidentcaught at the time of data entry.New wording in the policysays, "Effective January 1,1997, if a classification score forone category is more than oneclass below the shooter's othercategory, the low score will notbe entered. No category classwill be more than one classlower than the other." Thischange will require some re-Classification System:BOD Implements ChangesThe "New" USPSA Classification SystemWhat it is and how it workscoding of the database managementprogram so it won't gointo effect immediately. Themajor impact will be on thoseshooters who carry two classificationsthat are far apart. Atlast count there were 92 GrandMaster and Master class shootersin Open category who hadLimited cards of B, C, or D.With this change, the lowestLimited card a Master classOpen shooter can have is A;Grand Masters will have atleast Master Limited cards.Similarly, there are some Mas-ter class Limited shooters whowill get new A Open classcards.There may very well be somelegitimate reasons for a greaterdifference between classes, butit was the board's conclusionthat the opportunity for mischiefwas simply too great notto adopt this change. However,if a member has a sound reasonfor shooting much worse ormuch better in one categorythan another, a petition toUSPSA can resolve the problem.Why bother with two classificationsystems if there is goingto be so little difference betweenthem? Why not just giveeveryone the highest of his twoclassifications and drop the extrapaperwork?It is important to the developmentof the Limited categorythat the system reflect the basicdifference in philosophy. Thedifference betweenOpen and Limited isnot the same as thedifference betweenthe the other competitionsub-categories.For example, we haveJunior, Women, andSenior in each category.Limited isn't just anothersub-group of Open; it is seen asmore like a completely differentsport. Members may shoot ineach "sport" and compete inboth nationals if they choose,and since Limited-style gunsare acceptable in Open competition,there needs to be opportunityfor both classifications.It may not make perfect senseto everyone, but for the time beingit is serving us well.Changes in policy or rulesare nearly always upsetting toPage 6 September/October 1996

some members. The classificationsystem will never be perfect.We would love to set upone master classification matchat a specific place and have allthe members travel there to gothrough it with the same ROand the same weather conditions.That's not likely to happen.We think these changesare very much for the betterand will polish the classificationsa great deal.The "New" USPSA Classification SystemClub AdministrationEach affiliated club may conductclassification stages as apart of their competitive program.Your club simply picksany one of the classifier coursesdesignated as available for thecurrent year from the NationalClassification Course Book andincludes that stage with othersfor the match. The club runsthe course selected, and sendsthe results to USPSA Headquarterseach month. USPSAwill calculate the percentagesyou have earned based on highhit factor results submittedfrom across the country. Afteryou have scores from four differentclassifier stages on fileand the classifier percentagesare calculated, you will be senta classification card. Clubs maynot run more than one classifierstage per match unless the clubhas requested a "Special" Classifier.If your club cannot runevents in the winter because ofweather, etc. they may postponetheir regular club eventsuntil they have better weather.A club may turn in only twelve(12) regular club events foreach category (Open and Limited)for mission count points inone calendar year.Twice a year a club may runa "Special" classifier match.This match consists of up tothree classifier courses selectedfrom the National ClassificationCourse Book. The Clubmust apply at least 60 days inadvance of the rnatch to run a"Special Classifier" by completingthe request form found inthe course book and sending itto USPSA. USPSA will approvethe application and return it tothe club which may then adver-46.1ARAINART PRESENTS:THE BURNER SERIESJUST RELEASED10 GREAT VOLUMES, 12+ TOTAL HOURSVolume 1: Stance, Balance, Grip, Salety, LoadingUnloading, Clearing JamsVolume II: Presentation of Pistol, Calling your Shots,Target Acquisition, Magazine ChangesVolume III: The Draw, Specialty DrawsVolume IV: Guns. Gear. Basic Equipment. Alterations.Pistol Tuning, Ammunition. Temperature& ChronographVolume V: Dry Fire DrillsVolume VI: Live Fire DrillsVolume VII: Approaching Practice Sessions, ShootingBoxes. Laser Training, Appearing andDisappearing TargetsVolume VIII: Reloading Tips. Gun Cleaning TipsVolume IX: Kneeling position. prone positionVolume X: Physical fitness. Diet. Match Nerves,Zeroing. Thoughts Before a Match.Breaking Down a Stage.Eadi Volume: $ 29.9510 Volume Set: $229.95Plus shipping & handlingThe Most Innovative Handgun Training Videos for the Noviceto the Most Advanced Shooter Ever ProducedT-1Jerry Barnhart is Five Time National ChampionGeneral Overview: Featuresshort segments from all 10volumes, approximately 90minutes in length. $39.95Limited Class (Iron Sites):For those of you interested inlimited class, sampling of all 10volumes, approximately 90minutes in length. $39.95For More Information. or toPlace an Order Call/Write:Tactical Shooting TechnologyP.O. Box 426Oxford, MI 48371(810) 628-6557FAX (810) 628-6029September/October 1996

tise and run the match. Onlyone club in a Section may holda special on the same weekend.All courses must come from theUSPSA classifier book, andmust be reported on approvedforms and score sheets. The resultsof the monthly classifiermust be received within 30days of the match.A "Special," when run withina regular club match, will allowa shooter to get up to fourscores toward his classification(one regular and three "special"courses). In this case, a shootercan have his card the month afterthe match is submitted toheadquarters.Mission Count / ActivityCosts are as follows:Standard Club shoot withmonthly classifier.41.00 per shooter for amonthly classifier course runwith a regular club shoot.41.00 per shooter for theclub shoot. Total costs from aregular club match in which aclassifier is run is $2.00 pershooter.*Mission count is 2 pointsper shooter, with .25 additionalpoints per USPSA membercredited.Costs for a club shoot with a"Special"41.00 per shooter for eachclassifier course run at theevent. (Maximum four coursesand $4.)41.00 per shooter for theclub shoot. Total costs if fourclassifier courses are run is $5per shooter.*Mission count is earnedonly for the club match and oneregular classifier course. Thisamounts to two points pershooter, and .25 additionalpoints per USPSA member. The"Speciar classifier courses runwithin a club match do not increasea club's mission countpoints.USPSA will finish enteringscores on the 10th of eachmonth and calculate classificationsby the 15th. Shooters whobecome newly classified shouldreceive a classification card bythe end of the month. Shooterswhose classes are changing willbe reclassified every 90 days, oras necessary.The "New" USPSA Classification System:What it is and how it worksThe USPSA classificationsystem now enters as many as10,000 scores a month andmanages thousands of classifiedshooters, with more than80,000 individual scores on file.Many of our shooters are newand do not have a full understandingof the system and howit works. We hope that this willanswer some of the questions.USPSA has six classes in eachcategory—Open and Limited—with classifications percentagesas follows:Grand Master ... 95 to 100%Master 85 to 94.9%A 75 to 84.9%60 to 74.9%40 to 59.9%2 to 39.9%Shooters are awarded a classbased on a series of percentagesthat are calculated for them.Each percentage is the score(hit factor) they shot on a specificstage divided by the maxi-mum hit factor used for thatstage. The stage maximums arecalculated from scores of thetop shooters and are themselves'averages' of the verybest shooters on that stage.Generally, the top 10 scores areaveraged to find the maximumhit factor used in the calculation.Since these top shooterscan, and sometimes do, makequantum changes in theirequipment or technique, themaximum hit factor has tochange as well. A particularshooter's hit factor of 5.64 mayrepresent 63 percent of thestage maximum at one time,but some time later it may representonly 62 percent if the topshooters have forced a changein the stage maximum.To become classified, ashooter must have four validscores submitted. Most of thescores will come from affiliatedclub match classifiers specifi-cally set up from the publishedlist of authorized classificationstages. The clubs are responsiblefor setting up these stagesaccording to exact specificationsand for administeringthem uniformly. They are partof the club's monthly match andare included in the calculationof the match results as well asbeing submitted for nationalclassification of the shooter. Byboard policy, shooters participatingin matches which containa classifier stage are allowedto repeat that stage atthe convenience of match officialsfor classification purposesonly. The first score of the classificationstage must be used tocalculate match standings, butthe best single run of the classificationstage may be sent infor classification.The clubs must send in aclassification report, which canNEW SYSTEM continued on page 82.Page 8 September/October 1996

INSIDE NROIRule 12.03The Seventh Edition of thePractical Shooting Handbook,dated 1995, states: "Gross,unsportsmanlike behavior—Disqualification from the competition(see 2.11 (iv)) will beinvoked in the event of gross,unsportsmanlike behavior."(i) The Chief Range Officeron duty will have completeauthority over all persons onthe range. Safety on the rangewill be his prime concern andhis orders will be obeyed. Failureto obey his instructions anddirections, or behavior liable, inhis opinion, to bring the sportinto disrepute may lead to banishmentfrom the range and/ordisqualification from the competition."(ii) Repeated contraventionof the rules of the range afterbeing warned will be consideredas unsportsmanlike behavior."What is interesting aboutthis is that the languageprinted in the Seventh Editionis exactly the same as wasprinted in the Fourth Edition ofthe Practical Shooting Handbook,dated January 1988.What is more interesting, anddisturbing as well, is the factthat we hear 12.03 mentionedmore today than ever before.What has transpired within oursport to bring this rule to thesurface?Some will blame it on thegroup of people known in oursport as the "gamesmen." Otherswill say that it is being invokedbecause of the small percentagewho are consideredcheaters, not gamesmen, andstill others claim that match officialsuse it to cover poorcourse design.John AmidonVice President and NROI DirectorMy edition of Webster's doesnot show a definition of "gamesman."It does define a gamester(gambler) and it definescheater, i.e. to cheat (to violaterules [as of a game] dishonesty).It also defines gross (glaringlynoticeable) and sports-man (one who plays fairly andwins or loses gracefully); thismeans that "unsportsman"would be the opposite of sportsman,and behavior would be definedas personal conduct.Let me point out a few examplesof recent usage or non-usageof 12.03.1. A course of fire has twoswinging targets behind a wall.They are not visible until theyare activated by knocking downtwo poppers, one for eachswinger. A competitor noticesthat the course description doesnot state that walls are hardcover, so during his on-deckcheckout, he notes the positionof the targets behind the wall.When it comes time for him toshoot, he fires at the targetsthrough the wall before they areactivated, thus saving considerabletime. Is this a 12.03, or ishe a gamester? Suppose heasked the RO (who everybodyknows is not a certified RO andis not up to par with the rulebook) whether the walls werehard cover before he shot thestage, and the RO said "I don'tthink so." Does this changeyour decision?2. A course of fire calls forpulling cords which activatedisappearing targets. The intentis to fire six rounds at atarget, do a mandatory reload,pull a cord for the second targetand fire six rounds or as manyas possible, do another mandatoryreload, pull the cord on theremaining target and fire sixmore rounds or as many as possible.A competitor factors outthe stage and notices that hecan fulfill the stage requirementsif he pulls the first cord,fires as many rounds as he canon Tl, does the reload, pulls thecord on T2 but does not fire anyrounds, does the last reload,and pulls the cord on T3 butdoes not fire any rounds. Becausemisses don't count on disappearingtargets, there is nopenalty. This means a stagethat would normally run in thearea of eight seconds was justshot in two seconds. If you canget only four hits per target andthey are all A's, you have 60points with no penalties. Andbecause you do not fire all theshots, your time improves to 6.5seconds. So your hit factor fordoing the stage the way it wasintended will be 9.230. Now,INSIDE NROlcontinued on page 81.September/October /996 Page 9

WILSON COMBATTwenty years ago, combatpistol competition was justemerging as an exciting newshooting sport. No one knewwhat the future had in store.In fact, 1976 was the year BillWilson of Wilson Combat'mfirst heard of this excitingnew type of competition takingplace at the Midwest PracticalPistol League in Columbia,Mo.Bill loved shooting, so hegrabbed his Browning Hi Powerand drove 250 miles from hishome in Berryville, Ark., to hisfirst practical pistol match.You have to remember thatthis was when IPSC was in itsinfancy and USPSA had not yetbeen founded. In those days,your only other options for competitionwere bullseye and PPC.Needless to say, Bill Wilsoncame out of his first matchhooked on practical shooting.At his second match, Billshot a Colt Python, since thatmatch didn't require a reload.But it was the third match,when Bill used a stock "out ofthe box" Colt Governmentmodel, that he learned a valuablelesson that most experiencedshooters take for grantedtoday. "Most 1911 Autos are notreliable out of the box."The .45choked, sputtered, and basicallydied in its first match.This embarrassing experiencewas one that Bill did notwish to repeat, so he sent thepistol off to a big name pistolsmithto improve its performance.When the pistolcame back, Bill was still verydisappointed with its reliabilityand sold it shortly after. It wasat that point that he decided totry his hand at customizing hisown gun. After all, he had beentrained as a jeweler and watchThese are a few of the items in Wilson's new line of leather goods.maker, which gave him a feelfor fitting small precision parts.He discovered that he was ableto turn out a 1911 Auto thatwas highly reliable, accurate,Bill Wilson now spends much of histime developing and testing new productswhile his five full-time pistolsmithstake care of the customwork.and handled well. Bill's fellowshooters saw his work and thenext thing he knew, he wasmodifying 1911's for other practicalshooters. He continued hisshooting career while he andhis wife, Darla, opened Wilson'sGun Shop, now called WilsonCombat.This humble beginning ofWilson Combat has lead to along series of innovative customcomponents, and an unparalleledrecord of USPSA Championshipswon with Wilson gunsin the hands of such shootinglegends as Rob Leatham, BrianEnos, and Jerry Barnhart. Today,Wilson Combat is a multimilliondollar company withmore than 30 employees and anewly expanded 11,000 squarefoot facility. Bill Wilson nolonger does the custom pistolsmithinghimself; that is leftin the capable hands of his fivefull-time pistolsmiths with anaverage of 11 years experienceeach. Instead, he divides histime between his duties as thepresident of Wilson Combatand his work developing andtesting new products.The amazing thing aboutBill is that after 18 years andmore than 300 parts for the1911 Auto, he still has the samePage 10 September/October 1996

innovative drive as he did whenthe company first began. Thisyear, for instance, Wilson Combatintroduced more than 30new items, including the newShok-Buffs® for rifles (AK-47,SKS, FN/FAL, Mini 14, 10/22,M1A) and several BulletProofrm parts for 1911 Autoswhich will be replaced for freeif they ever break or wear outunder normal use.For most manufacturers,this would be a pretty full load,but at Wilson Combat, it's justa small part of what's happeningin 1996. With a mid-yearintroduction of the new line ofconcealed leather products, theinitial production of the new1996A2Tm pistol and the expansionof the facility to twice itsoriginal size, things have beenvery busy.Bill has always been fascinatedwith holster design andwanted to produce a line ofuser-friendly top-quality holsters.Well, he's done it, and theresults are incredible. The initialline includes four concealedcarry holsters, one Limitedcategory/range holster, anda variety of belts and magazinepouches. These products arecrafted from top quality cowhide,horsehide, and sharkskin.You can now own one of theseWilson Combat Tm holsters foryour 1911-style auto, Glock, orSig.For the last 18 years, WilsonCombat has customized 1911autos, bringing them to a muchhigher level of performance.Wilson Combat is now introducinga new generation of 1911-style auto called the 1996A2pistol. This new pistol is basedon a precision CNC machinedslide and frame made fromsolid steel forgings. Both theslide and frame have beenhardened for maximum durability.Then instead of usingBill Wilson's new 1996A2.stock parts, the 1996A2 is assembledusing only WilsonCombat components. The resultis a production pistol that hasmuch closer tolerances than allowedin the 1911 specifications,providing the pistol withgreatly improved accuracy,handling characteristics and reliability.Finally, here is a1911-style pistol that is 1001‘,1a33a811Mt I1■014,0 000000 0 00percent reliable out of the box,the 1996A2 pistol.Twenty years ago, practicalshooting was a wide open frontier.In those days, the equipmentwas simple and the ruleswere few. Bill Wilson was oneof the early pioneers who realizedthe need for high qualitycustom 1911 auto parts andhad the vision and talent requiredto provide the productsthat 1911 enthusiasts werelooking for. Things havechanged since Bill shot his firstmatch with his Browning HiPower, and you can be sure youwill see more change over thenext twenty years. There is onething you can depend on, however;Wilson Combat will bethere with new innovativeproducts in the future just asthey have for the past 18 years.MAGAZINE EXTENSION KITSBFM - 001 STI/SV/McC 170MMadded cap. 45ACP + 4, 38 Sup., 9 x 21, 40SW, 10mm, 9 x 25 +5kit price ea $49.95BFM - 002 PARA-ORDNANCE 170MMadded cap 45 ACP + 6, 10mm, 9 x 25, 9 x 21, 40 SW, 38 Sup., +7kit price ea $62.95BFM - 003 PARA-ORDNANCE 140MMadded cap. 45 ACP + 2 or 3, 38 Sup., 9 x 21, 40 SW, lOmm, 9 x 25,9 x 23, +3 or 4 kit price ea $29.95Extra MAG SPRINGS ALL MODELS ea $ 8.25NEW! GLOCK 140MM DROP FREE MAGS9mm, 22rds, 40 SW 19rds ea $99.00NEW! GLOCK 170MM DROP FREE MAGS9mm, 25rds, 40 SW 22rds• All models require gunsmith fitting "Ammosmith can install a kit to your mag. Send your mag., tube and followe4 wewill do the modification and return it to you ready to go. Installation fee for allmodels is $14.95. Please add $2.00 for return shipping & handling for each mag.Dealer Inquiries Welcome.AMMOSMITH113 SEQUOIA DRIVEGILLETTE WY 82718(307) 686-6004Please call with any questions.ea$99.00mettnommeee)r7September/October 1996 Page 11

PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION '96Andy Holiar, RD-3USPSA PresidentI. How do you intend to managethe president's office?The President's office wouldcontinue to be in Rocky Ford. Iwould make trips to SedroWoolley as necessary. Experiencehas demonstrated that thetask requires a full-time commitmentto remain in contactwith the members, the board ofdirectors, officers, staff andI Incumbentsponsors. I would continue toemploy Sarah Hollar part timeas administrative assistant.She would work half time at asalary set by the ExecutiveManager.2. Who will handle the financesfor the president's officeand report same to the executivemanager?I will continue to reportevery expenditure to the executivemanager monthly. All expenditureswill be audited bythe board's auditor every year,along with all the other USPSAfunds.3. What qualifications willthis person have?Answered in Question 2.4. Who will you propose toadminister NROI? Will this requirethe establishment of anNROI office at another location?John Amidon will continueto be the Director of NROI andwill maintain a home office tocorrespond with members andNROI instructors.5. Who do you propose for anindustry contact representativeand to handle prize solicitationfor national competitions?Sarah Hollar will continuein this capacity. We find thatcoordinating the sponsors inthe same office with the Nationalsplanning makes it mucheasier to respond to their ideasand concerns.6. Who do you propose forVice President and what are hisduties?John Amidon will be firstvice president and director ofNROI. He will assist me inplanning the Nationals and inrunning the affairs of NROI. Hewill oversee the NROI trainingprogram, rules administration,and NROI Instructor development.John will also continue toreview all USPSA Tournaments.Bill Maund will continue asassistant vice president andContinued on page 14.My background offers leadership experienceand the ability to bring purpose and respect tothe president's office. My years as a competitorand my love for the sport increase my desire tosee practical shooting and USPSA grow andflourish.Qualifications:1994-96 President USPSA, IPSC Regional DirectorUS1993 Bylaw sub-committee, USPSA Board ofDirectors1990 Match Director, First National 3-GunChampionship1990-91 Home Range Sub-committee, USPSABoard of Directors1990-93 USPSA First Vice President and Directorof NROI1989-92 Assistant Match Director, USPSA Nationals,Barry, Ill.1989 USPSA Second Vice President1988 NROI Instructor1988 Match Director, Colorado State Championship1987 Match Director for Ladies Qualifier, Barry,1987 Founder, High Plains Handgunners, LaJunta, Colo.1987,88 Chief Range Officer, National Championship,Barry, III.1985,86 Nationals Competitor, Phoenix and Dallas1986 Founder, Boulder Practical ShootingLeague, Boulder, Colo.1985 President, Practical Shooting Associationof ColoradoAchievements:The new programs and services added toUSPSA since my election as USPSA Presidentin 1993 include the In Much, BBS and Internetcommunications; National championshipContinued on page 14.Page 12 September/October 1996

PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION '961 rChallengerMy name is Larry Bullock,and I am running for presidentof USPSA. I am providingyou my background andsome of my thoughts as theyrelate the President's office.I am currently the USPSAArea 3 Director. I was marriedlast September and have abrand-new baby girl. I live inJefferson City, Missouri. I owntwo businesses, and being abusiness owner will allow methe time required to effectivelymanage the position of presidentof USPSA. I have a completeoffice with e-mail, fax, andother items needed to conductUSPSA business in a professionalmanner.My involvement in practicalshooting began in 1977. I joinedUSPSA its first year. Since1977 I have competed at severalWorld Shoots, many internationalcompetitions, and themajority of USPSA NationalChampionships.I have not limited myself tothe shooting side of the sport; Ihave served as local club matchdirector, Section Coordinator,Area Match Director (threetimes), and am a certified RO.The experience I have gatheredover the years has given me asolid knowledge of the workingfoundation of USPSA andIPSC.What I think important toconsider is what direction thisorganization takes in the nextthree years. I have provided anoverview of some of the morecritical issues that we shouldaddress.Remembering when the discussionwas taking place overthe hiring of an executive manager,I heard a lot of pros andcons. One reason put forth forhiring an executive managerwas it would provide a seniormanagement position withinUSPSA, allowing the president'sposition to become parttime. As a full-time position,the office of president was not ajob that most members wouldconsider, even though theywere well qualified. Who wouldquit their job, given the realitiesthat it might be only forthree years? Very few. If I amelected, the president's positionwill return to a part-time positionwith a salary which reflectsthe amount of time required.The executive managerwould run the day-to-day businessof USPSA.One of the really importantpositions within USPSA is theSection Coordinator. I wouldseek additional funding to supportthese SC's in doing theirjobs. Right now our SC's receiveno funding from USPSA.The membership owns thisorganization and should be affordedcourtesy and respectwhich goes along with that. Aspresident I will treat all memberswith respect and dignityeven though our opinions maydiffer. I will also attend each ofthe area championships so thatyou, the members, can expressyour thoughts and views to meface to face.The National Championshipsare very important to usall, but they have begun to loseprominence among the membersover the last several years.The days of a shooter winninga slot at the local level, just forthe honor of representing his orher club at the biggest match ofLarry Bullock, L-488Area 3 Directorthe year, have diminished. Wenow have slots that remainedunused. I know 30 to 40 memberswho would love to shootthe nationals but cannot for avariety of reasons. Most ofthose reasons come down totime and money.The National Championshipsneeds to be turned aroundin the way it's administered, inthe number of competitors itcan accommodate, and in thetime needed to shoot the event.In my first year as president Iwill expand the match to 600shooters, with no one having tospend more than two days incompetition.I took on the Area 3 Championshipswhen no one would,and turned it into the best attendedarea match in the countryfor three years running. Ifyou have a good product, itsells; a bad product will not. Wehave more and more competitorseach year. Why? Becausewe have a solid product. TheContinued on page 15.September/October 1996 Page 13

PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION '96will continue to plan trainingseminars and workshops. Hewill work on the development ofNROI course material andother promotional activities.7. Do you see the format ofFront Sight changing in anyway? Will you be able to occasionallywrite articles in additionto the usual Inside USPSAcolumn?Front Sight's format willcontinue to improve. The contentwill also gradually changeto conform to the board's goals.I will continue to use bothFront Sight and In Touch tokeep the members involved inthe organization and informedof our directions.8. Do you see the format of InTouch changing in any way?Will you be able to write articlesfor In Touch?In Touch is working well asa forum for discussion of policyissues and ideas. It is not intendedto be a vehicle to communicatepolicy. I will continuematches at locations other than Barry, Ill.; andthe Safe Handgun Competitor program andmanual. The NROI material has been updatedand continues to be the most widely respectedrange officer program in the United States. TheLimited gun competition has grown and overtakenOpen shooting in popularity.I have brought national and internationalrecognition and credibility to USPSA. Our activitiesare covered in national publications.Television coverage has given us media exposureand discussions with other shooting sportshave added both to our knowledge and to oursupport.As Vice President prior to 1993, I did NationalMatch planning and execution, expandednational competitions to include many moreshooters, supervised Nationals staffs, andpushed for 3-Gun and Limited Gun recognition.I made significant NROI seminar improvements,wrote the workbooks, rules, range officer1 Inctunbent 1to write as necessary to provokeideas to move USPSA ahead.9. What new programs,changes, and improvements doyou envision for USPSA?I intend to focus on one primarynew program; "25,000 by2000." In the past three yearswe have made changes toUSPSA to move it to a moreuser-friendly organization.Those changes are being implementedand will be increasinglyseen by the membership astime goes by. My focus nowneeds to be narrowed on growthof our membership.10. Please set forth yourthoughts and ideas on runningthe national championships. Doyou intend to keep the Open andLimited Championships separate?I think that separate championshipsgive us a great dealmore flexibility and opportunityto involve more members.We can move one or both of thematches to different places anddifferent times as the board directs.Rettuming to one matchwill again lock us into a singleevent that not everyone can attend.11. Please set forth yourthoughts on USPSA's relationshipwith the internationalbody. Do you believe thatUSPSA should follow the internationalbodies leadership, orcontinue to act in the best interestof USPSA?The best interest of practicalshooting is the best forUSPSA/IPSC; I see this as oneorganization, not two. We maynot always understand what isbest for ourselves on a particularissue, but we must continueto grow and prosper together.Today we are facing challengesall over the world. As practicalshooting gains in stature on theinternational level, we cer-ANDY continued on page 74.training material, and advised on IROA andWorld Assembly issues.Personal Notes:My background is Mechanical Engineering;I am a Registered Professional Engineer inColorado. After serving five years active duty inthe U.S. Navy, I worked for the city of Boulder,Colo., as Public Works Director from 1970 to1986 and managed 600 employees with an annualbudget in excess of $30 million. I am partownerand financial officer of Hollar & Company,Inc., a primary producer of vegetableseed. I have reduced my role in the company todevote full time to our sport.My home is Rocky Ford, Colorado; I am fiftythreeyears old, married to Sarah Hollar whoworks part-time as my administrative assistantand Nationals sponsor coordinator. We haveone daughter, Kelly, who is nine. Two otherchildren, Eric and Lori, are married and liveout of state.Page 14September/October 1996

PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION '96product is a good match, a reasonableentry fee, and a goodtime. The nationals should beno less.Area 3 is the smallest areain USPSA, yet we had morethan 25 percent of our 800members compete in this year'smatch. It takes some kind of devotionto get a turnout like that.If AREA 3 can do it, so canUSPSA.If we could get just 10 percentof our members wanting toshoot the Nationals, I wouldsay that we have done our jobs.Shooting the nationals is thegrand finale of the shootingyear and should represent thebest of the best.Ethical and professional behaviorare important issues tobe treated with high regard always.Those that don't aren'tI Challenger 1doing so out of dishonesty, butbecause of a lack of a businessbackground. Certain things arejust not done in the businessworld, and we are a very largebusiness.The use of one's position forpersonal gain, hiring of one'srelatives as paid employees ofUSPSA, the lack of fiscal controls,and purchasing from aUSPSA employee or BOD memberwithout competitive bidmay not be dishonest but aresurely poor business practicesas you would have to agree. Allowingthese types of things tocontinue is not good for thesport or the organization andmust stop. We cannot allow theair of impropriety to hang overour organization. The enact-ment of ethical standards forstaff and employees will be oneof the first orders of business.The bottom line is we lostmoney and members last year.As with any business, if you arenot growing, you're dying. Weneed to turn things around andI am the man for the job. Thetime for new leadership is now.USPSA Area 3 DirectorLarry Bullock 573-634-8529Fax 573-634-8522e-mail area3Ouspsa.orgCustam •1137 N. Godfrey St.Allentown, PA 18103(610)433-9191,Fax: (610)433-9210Call to join our mailing list.1„d •spec-Caspian Race Ready.45 Caliber Single StackLimited GunComplete $1295.00Prices s ing at $1995.00 •on customer's frame.September/October /996 Page 15

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WHERE DOES ALL THE MONEY GO?A Quick Analysis of the 1996 Area 1 Championshipby Bill Burkard, L-1825, (Match Director,and Steve Hulet, A-12647 (FinanceDirector)It's 9:30 p.m., the hotel staffis clearing tables, and the lastof the E.A.R. certificate winnersare being fitted in the corner. Ashooter comes up to congratulateyou on a great match andasks "how much do you makefor running the match?" After alittle pause to consider the yearof effort and the hundreds ofhours put into the match, yourespond, "No one gets paid to dothis."It occurred to several of usthat the majority of the 260shooters that have just clearedoff the prize table have no ideaof how the finances of a bigUSPSA match are managed. Inan effort to provide a littlebackground, we offer the followingsummary of the 1996 Mile-Hi Showdown/Area 1 Championship.Planning for the 1996 Mile-Hi Showdown/Area 1 Championshipbegan the day after the1995 match. We began with afinal review of the prior year'scosts and prepared a preliminarybudget, modified to accountfor the expected numberof shooters, using Quicken.During the year precedingthe match, the budget was constantlymodified as actual costsand better estimates were determined.As match day approached,we compared revisedbudgets with items left to payto see how much cash could beadded to the prize table, andabout one hour before theawards banquet, we deter-mined how much cash could beallocated to the prize table. Forthe 1996 match we allotted$900 cash for the top matchwinners in addition to the prizetable.The budget also acted as achecklist for the purchase ofsupplies and other expenseswhen compared to the previousyear. This process has workedwell for the Mile-Hi Showdown,and it could help those planningto run big matches in thefuture.Let's see how the $100 entryfee is used.Prizes - 5 0%50 percent of all proceedsgoes to prizes. There were 260participants at the 1996 Mile-Hi Showdown, which providedFor SeriousCompetition, Reachfor the Stars!T oday's top shooting competitorsprefer Starline handgun brass forits quality and performance.People like Masters ChampionJerry Barnhart know that Starline'sattention to detail and productuniformity assure him of matchwinning consistency shot after shot.Reach for the stars and discoverStarline quality, value andperformance for yourself.--AStarlineMaker of America'sFinest Handgun Brass1300 West Henry Street • Sedalia, MO 65301800-280-6660 • 816-827-6640 • FAX 816-g27-665CI1Atc,:r,Jerry BarnhartAli cases subject to availability at the timean order is placed. Prepaid shipping withinthe United States except Alaska and Hawaii_Prices effective July 1, 1995.TERMS: Payment must accompany order.VISA, MasterCard, Discover. cashierscheck, money order, personal checks accepted.Orders subject to check clearance.Prices subject to change without notice.NEW * UNPR1MED * UNPLATEDHANDGUN BRASSCALIBER500 PAK 1000 PAK9MM $ 35.00 $ 68.009X21 $ 41.00 $ 72.009MM MAKAFIOV $ 39.00 S 70.009MM LARGO $ 45.00 $ 79.009MM WIN MAG $ 60.00 $105.0038 SUPER+P $ 41.00 '-1)38 SPECIAL $ 35.00 $ 55.0032 H&R MAG $ 48.00 $ 91.00357 MAG $ 38.00 $ 70.0044 MAG 48.00 $ 90.0044 SPECIAL $ 48.00 $ 91.0041 MAGNUM $ 48.00 $ 91.0045 AUTO $ 46.00 $ 86.0045 COLT $ 50.00 $ 93.0045 WIN MAG $ 66.00 $119.0010MM $ 49.00 $ 92.0040 S&W $ 48.00 $ 91.00IOMM MAGNUM S 63.00 $117.00445 SUPER MAG SI 30.00 $228.00414 SUPER MAG S130,00 $228 0045 S&W SCHOFIELD $ 56.00 $ 96,00356 TSW S 51.00 $ 99.00357 SIG I 53.00 $ 94.0036/40 5 65.00 $118.0044/40 $ 60.00 $108.00360 AUTO S 38.00 $ 72.00400 COR-BON $ 51.00 S 92.007.62X25/30 MAUSER $ 61.00 $107.00September/October 1996 Page 17

about $13,000 to purchaseprizes. Using this money, thestaff was able to provide morethan $30,000 in retail value onthe prize table. Prizes are dividedinto tlu-ee categories: donations,discount purchases,and cash.Direct donations of merchandiseby manufacturers obviouslyprovides the best value tothe match. Manufacturers areoverwhelmed with requests fordonations from all types ofevents and have been limitingthe amount available to ourmatches. Since this year's Mile-Hi was also an Area Championship,we also benefited fromUSPSA's efforts of soliciting SeriesSponsors for prizes.The major portion of theprize table is supplied throughdiscount purchases from majorsuppliers that offer prizes at 50percent or less of retail price tothe match. A small number of13'THE RO-1 Quick Patch -21-2-1Ns y S195,AND /QUICK PATCH PASTERSAUTOMATED TARGET REPAIR SYSTEMFIX 'EM AS FAST AS YOU SHOOT 'EMNo more wasted time patching targetsQUICK PATCH PASTERScontributors will offer cash forthe table.E3anquet - 1V/3The Mile-Hi Showdown wasdesignated the North WestArea 1 Championship. TheArea 1 bylaws require thematch director to provide anawards banquet, the cost ofwhich can rtm from as low as$15 to more than $20 per person.The banquet offers theshooters and their families anopportunity to socialize andshare match experiences withother competitors. As the cost ofmatches has increased over theyears, the value of the banquethas come in question by theArea 1 committee. A change inthe bylaws has been proposedby the committee to make thebanquet optional at the discretionof the match director. If thebanquet was eliminated, thematch fee could be lowered$ 89.99Brown - Black - VVhite RI 500 $1.5012 Pack Brown only - $16.95More Fine Products:Safariland, Gilmore, Para-Ord. Mags,Frame Saver Guide Rod, Speed Timer 3000Once Fired Brass,Ultra Brass PolishJames DeCristo Enterprises8625 Willow Dr, Rome N.Y. 13440Email - rolnatch(&fitenet.comBank Ck or M.0COD + 4.75315-337-7610 10am-2pm / 315-337-0983 6pm-lOpmand/or additional money wouldbe available for the prize table.Materials - 12%The 1996 Mile-Hi consumed1,500 targets, cases of brown,white, and black tape, and morethan $1,000 in construction materialsto build stages. Competitorshave come to expect Areamatches to offer stages andshooting that can't be seen anywherebut at the Nationals. TheMile-Hi attempts to offer thehighest level of competition ofany match in both challengeand enjoyment. The materialscategory also includes thingslike the trash pickup and Porta-Pottys that are essential to anysuccessful competition.Fees - 9°/0An Area Championship is aUSPSA Tournament-levelmatch, which requires that $5per shooter be submitted toUSPSA as mission count. In additionto national fees, the hostrange charges for each shooter.In addition, this match, like allothers in the Eastern ColoradoSection, pays a per-shooter feeto the section to support sectionactivities.Printing/Postage/Advertising- 7%Printing and postage representa significant cost to anymatch. Everything from the initialmailing of applications tothe printing of match books,scoresheets, and results requiresat least 300 copies. Wehave been able to get significantdiscounts from local suppliersbecause of the volume ofwork . Also, the Mile-Hi, likemost major matches, advertisesin Front Sight. USPSA chargesa fee for advertising in themagazine. (Area championshipsmay run one half-page ad freePage 18 September/October 1996

and a second ad at half price...-Ed.)Awards - 3°/0USPSA policy requires recognitionof all class and categorywinners. In addition toclass and category winners, allmajor sponsors receive a"Thank You" plaque. The Mile-Hi prize policy requires thatprizes be awarded in order offinish.1 997 Seed Money - 3%The Mile-Hi sets aside$1,000 to $1,500 for next yearto cover the early costs of thematch. Our experience is that50 percent of the applicationfees are received within 90 daysof the match. The seed moneyallows the match director topay the early costs of running amajor match.FRAMESAVER(-GUIDE ROD SYSTEM— PATENTED —INTERNATIONAL PATENTS APPLIED FOROutside Recoil CushionEr.-- Inside Recoil Cushion11 Re-designed Guide Rod1 1Government 5" One Piece S 34.00Government 5" Two Piece 35.00Commander 4 1/4" TWo Piece 35.00'Officers Model Kit 48.75Extra Long 6'' Two Piece 37.00Heavy Tungston 5'' One Piece Coming SoonLight Weight 5" One Piece Coming SoonStandard Government 26.00Standard Commander 2 6.00Standard Officers 24.00Standard Spring Plug w/Hole 3.50Reverse spring Plug w/Shoulder 14.00Recoil Cushion, Pkg. of 6(3 Inside 3 Outside) 6.00ADD 53.00 FOR SHIPPING & HANDLING'Includes Frame-Saver Gude Rod, Reverse Plug, Wotf RecoilSpring, Heavy Duty Firing Pin Spnng & Extra Set ot Recoil Cushions,Professional Gunsmith Insiallaton Required.JOSEPH E. COMINOLLI, INC.PRACTICAL CARRY & COMPETILON WEAPONS624 CHERRY ROAD • SYRACUSE, NEW YORK 13219-2342315422-6402Member al Amencan Pstobrre s Guold & Arrencar liandcyriner Dub 100Miscellaneous - 1%The Mile-Hi staff has madeevery effort to minimize costs.This year we were able to getthe National Guard to providetents, chairs, and tables, whichsaved the match more than$1,500. The match contractstee-shirt sales, with the matchgetting a percentage of sales.The tee-shirt commission generallycovers the cost of staffshirts. For the past severalyears the match has contractedfood services to local merchantswithout participating in theproceeds.None of this analysis considersthe hundreds of hours spentduring the 12 months prior tothe match by the dedicatedstaff who want only to hear "itwas a great match."We hope that this reviewwas enlightening to shooterswho may not have participatedin the planning and executionof a large match. We also hopethat this gives other match directorsan incentive to publishtheir financial details for thebenefit of others.The bottom line is that everydollar goes into the match orback to the shooter. I hope thisprovides some insight into howthe Mile-Hi Showdown is runand where the money goes. Inother words, if you want to getrich, don't plan on using anArea Championship as your vehicle.Where does all the moneygo?$50 Prizes$15 Banquet$12 Materials$9 Fees$7 Printing/Postage$3 Awards$3 1997 Seed Money$1 Miscellaneous$100 TotalDeveloped and Patented by Bob Krieger, Master GunsrnIthCOLT • SPRINGFIELD • CASPIAN • STI • PARA ORDALL 1911 COPIES • BROWNING HI-POWER** • S&W**ACC-U-RAIL— Now Allowed for theLIMITED CLASS USPSACompetition Pistols.A Patented slide arid frame tighteningsystem which improves accuracy andmechanical functioning. Give your gunthat solid one-piece feeling! It won'tshoot loose like the current method ofbending, squeezing and peening."TOM WALLACE/ BC+3 KRIEGER, INC DOUG JONES BRIEN JONESJCE COMINOLU, INC. 2271 STAR COURT 2271 STAR COURT, BLDG 4 41-741 NEVIS RACE113 PULASKI STREET ROCHESTER HILLS MI ROCHESTER HILLS MI BERMUDA DUNESCASYRACUSE, NY 13204 48309 48309 92201{315) 422-6402 (810)853-6171 (810) 852-6490 (619)772-2923$215.00 plus $12.50 per gun for shipping and handling• GUNSMITH INQUIRES WELCOMED •September/Oetober 1996 Page 19

THE 1996 AREA 8 CHAMPIONSHIPTodd Jarrett is apparently not puzzled by "Greg's Conundrum."by Mike Martin, A-6647photos by Mitzi Davis, 7'Y-9499It was 13 stages, 237 roundsminimum, 286 competitors,1200 IPSC targets. 70,000 pasters,68,640 rounds fired (minimum),more than 1,000 hoursof planning and design—and2 minutes, 35.66 seconds toshoot it. That's how long ittook Todd Jarrett to shoot,and win, the match.The match ran from Thursdayto Sunday over MemorialDay weekend at theFredericksburg Rod and Gunr -LMosier Card,THE SHOOTERS BEST FRIEND"The Knife"We Carry Most popular Models hayBENCHMADE CQC7. AFCK, Tsunami, AFO, Pardue. Reflex, and many other,.SPYDERCOClub. By Sunday morning,Todd Jarrett, Joe Kessler, MikeLovett Jr., Ron Avery, MikeVoigt, and Brian Enos had allshot. Todd and Man looked tobe in the lead, but both JerryBarnhart and Frank Garciawere on Sunday's schedule.Brian had gone to New Mexicoto shoot the Area 2 match, butTodd was at the range workingas a range master and keepingan eye on Jerry.Halfway through Jerry'smatch, Todd told me that Jerrywas going to beat him by 14match points. I told Todd thatthe match was only half-overEndura. Police. Military. Renegade, and many others*we carry a full line of AUTOMATIC Knives**AUTOMATIC Knives available to qualttied military and law enforcement ONLY (call for details)TO ORDER F.A.S. 602 953-1092CALL 5632 E. Voltaire, Scottsdale, AZ 85254 10-5 M.S.Tfor Jerry, how could Todd call itthen? Todd just smiled andsaid, "He's going to take me by14 match points." Well, I neverargue with Todd, and Jerry wasshooting like Jerry Barnhart.But on Jerry's last stage, a 35-round field course that simulatedan airplane rescue, JerryBarnhart proved he was mortalafter all. He ran past a targetwithout engaging it, and thenmissed a popper that openedthe airplane door and had to goback and re-engage it. He finishedthe stage 8.5 seconds and30 points behind Todd.Meanwhile, Frank Garciawas shooting his usually superbmatch. Frank had won the Area8 Limited match for the previoustwo years, and he continuedhis torrid streak, beatingBrian Enos by eight matchpoints to earn his third straightvictory.We had worked for tenmonths to plan and design thematch, and our number onegoal was maximum shooter enjoyment.To achieve this, we selected13 stages requiring aminimum of 237 rounds. Nostage required more than eightshots from any one position.Some of the stages gave theshooter the option of firingmore than eight rounds, but theadditional rounds were alwaysfired at more difficult targetswhich were more easily en-Page 20 September/October 1996

gaged further on. We tried veryhard to minimize the advantagesof high-capacity magazines;we wanted to test theshooters' ability to shoot, nottheir ability to buy equipment!Working towards the shooters'enjoyment, we set up thematch to be shot entirely inone-half day by having only fivepeople per squad. (There weresix per squad on Sunday, butwe only had a morning squad.)Of course, last minute contingenciesmeant the occasionalsix-man squad, but in generalwe kept it to five. We also hadthree range masters, a "rangewarden," and a CRO on eachstage.Twelve clubs participated inthe match: Black Creek P.S.(Va.), Competitive Shooters ofStatesville (N.C.), FactoryvilleSportsman's Club (Pa.).Fredericksburg P.S. (Va.), HancockCo. P.S. (W. Va.), IndianaBow & Gun (Pa.),I.W.L.A. of York (Pa.),Luzerne Co. L.E.O.A.(Pa.), P.P.S.A. atLower Providence(Pa.), Shenandoah ValleyP.S. (Va.),S.I.G.H.T.S. (Pa.) andTopton Action andPractical Shooters(Pa.). Each club agreedto cover a stage for theentire match in returnfor match entries andhotel rooms. This providedus with consistentofficiating on eachstage because thesame people werethere for the entirematch. This, combinedwith detailed writtenwalk-throughs, meantthe stages were runthe same way for theentire match. Eachand every squad hadthe same walk-through read to them and thesame interpretation of thestage. With three range mastersavailable to solve any disputesthat arose, the match ranWilliam Hendrix has some fun duringhis walk-through of "Operation Barnstorm."on-time except for Sunday,when it rained half-waythrough the morning and wefinished 45 minutes late. Infact, on Sattu-day morning wefinished almost one hour early!We feel that shooters cometo a match to shoot, not standU.S.P.S.A.A.P.S.C. OFFICIAL TARGETSOur I.P.S.C. targets are made with a whitebackside and1/2" border. Our exclusivecopyrighted process provides a stiffer,cleaner and lighter product and will notmelt when wet, no "keyholes' and madefrom virgin materials 'not recycled".I.P.S.C."I.P.S.C." TARGETS (Tan/Wht.)50/$.59 100/$.53 500/$.49 1000/$ 46PATCHING TAPE ROLLS 3/4' X 60 yds. rollOver 2,000 3/4' x 1* patchesTAN NEUTRAL1/ 2.25 • 6/$2.10 • 12/$1.95 • 24/S1.85 • 48/$1.70WHITE1/@3.25 • 6/$3.10 • 12/$2.95 • 24/S2.80 • 48/$2.65BLACK1/02.85 • 6/$2.65 • 12/$2.55 • 24/$2.40 • 48/$2.25Phone or write for free price sheets & shipping costsChet*, Money Order, C.O.D. ok, No Credit CardsShipping Charges, Additional - California Sales, Add 8.25% TaxT-M INDUSTRIESA Division of ALCO Target Company2048 Central Avenue, Duarte CA 91010(818) 358-4814 • FAX (818) 301-9084around and wait. With a matchthat has 15 to 20 shooters in asquad, it seems the waitingdominates the shooting. Withfive-shooter squads we wereclearing the ranges in 37-1/2minutes. A few of the shootersfelt a little rushed at times, butwe had very few back-ups. Onlywhen a shooter shot the activationeye-bolt off a popper did wehave a back-up, while we installeda larger eye-bolt in placeof the damaged one.This successful operationwas the result of teamwork betweenthe clubs and the administrativeofficials. The clubshave already been listed but Iwant to thank the following keypeople who made it happen:Mitzi Davis - Assistant MatchDirector and grunt worker;Greg Bookout, Jim Wang, andJerry Wisecarver - Range Masters;Ed Jones - Range Warden;Matthew Fox - Stats God; MarshallWilliams -Chrono; and WilliamC. Vincent - scoresheettransportation.The stages consistedof eight speedshoots and five fieldcourses. The stagesranged from 8 roundsto 40 rounds and wereall Comstock-scored.Again, we felt that theshooters wanted theability to shoot andsolve the challengesposed by the courses intheir own manner. Wehad more speed shootsbecause we wanted tobalance the shooters'ability to shoot withtheir ability to move.With matches that areheavy with fieldcourses, physical abilitycan be more importantthan shooting.Still, the field coursesSeptember/October 1996 Page 21

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accounted for 161 of the 237rounds in the match. The speedshoots all had props to contendwith, from opening closet doorsand shooting through hangingclothing, to opening and keepingopen window blinds, toholding your "significant other"out of the way as you engagedthe targets, to blinding one opponentwith a glass of water inthe face while you engaged himand his associates.The field courses includedthe aforementioned airplanerescue stage where you had todiscern the terrorists inside theplane from the passengers (thepassengers were blindfolded,that was the only difference).To get in the plane you had toopen the airplane door by engaginga popper through a sixinchopening in armor-platesteel. We also had a 23-roundall steel (popper) field course,which featured the world'ssmallest shooting box (youstarted from it but it was onlyone foot wide). There also wasa shoot-what-you-can-seewhen-you-can-see-itstage, butit was hard to see the targetsbehind all of the walls andfences. In short, we tried to givethe competitors a wide varietyof shooting challenges to solve.We had no standards, as wefeel that standards are increasinglyirrelevant to "practicalshooting." We also avoidedshooter "traps;" we feel thatcourse designers shouldn't belooking to fool shooters intomalting mistakes. Just put thetargets out there and let theshooters solve the challenges intheir own way! Not everyoneliked every stage, of course, butyou can't please everyone.To further our goal of maximumshooter enjoyment, wehad two side matches, rifle andshotgun. The shotgun matchconsisted of three stages, twospeed shoots and one fieldcourse. It was all steel, as thematch was held on the skeetfields which do not have a backstopberm. The field course didfeature three clay birds whichwere activated by knockingdown Pepper poppers.The rifle match was held atQuantico Marine Base on theirmulti-million-dollar computerizedcourse. This featured targetsthat popped up, and someof them moved. This was ourASTURDY-BENCHTmRELOADING BENCHSteve Vincent gets a grip on the rope to open a window on "Break Flight."RO Robert Walker keeps an eye on the action.VANDENBERG CUSTOMCOMPETITION • DEFENSE • LAW ENFORCEMENTCUSTOM1911's. HIGH CAPACITY AND SINGLE COLUMN OPEN AND LIMITEDCOMPLETE CUSTOM SERVICE ON AR-15's870-1100-1187 SHOTGUNS12430 Galveston Rd. B-18 Houston, Tx 77598Ph (713) 480-3180 Fx (713) 480-3189ILPROVIDES THE NEEDEDSTABILITY & STRENGTHWHEN RELOADING.Comes as a complete kitwith upper slide shelf,heavy duty lower shelf,fasteners & instructions.49" x 24" or 61" x 27"$175.00 or $195.00plus shipping; VISA/MC- call For More Info -EFFICIENT MAcHINERY co.12878 N.E. 15th PlaceBellevue, WA 98005(206) 453-9318September/October 1996 Page 23

Kier Hill tries some difficult barricade shooting as Matt Maslonek supervises theaction.second year of using this range,one of only a few in the country!Everyone who has shot on thisrange has loved it. We allowedfun runs after shooting forscore, so a lot of ammo wasthrown downrange here.We also tried to make thematch a social event with a freepizza party on Friday night anda chicken and pork barbecue onSaturday night. We gave awaya gun to a shooter picked atrandom at each of these events.There never seem to be enoughopportunities to socialize withfellow shooters, and the chanceto eat (and drink) with peopleyou like and win a gun is toogood to miss. We did the samething last year and everyoneseems to enjoy it.We did do something differentthis year, handing out questionnairesto the shooters andasking them a variety of questionsabout the match and theirpreferences. We got many ofthem back and plan to use theresponses to improve nextyear's match. From the manycompliments we received, however,we don't have much improvingto do.Some of the best suggestionswere: "Lackeys at each stage toclean and load magazines,""dancing girls next year," and"allow golden retrievers in theclubhouse." We'll work on it,folks!Been therm Done that.With over I 00 years of combined competitiveshooting experience, nearly 200years of combined reloading experience.and over 225 years of combined huntingexperience. our Ballistic Technicianshave been there and done that. In the process,they've each developed an expertiseunmatched in the industry, and they'reready to share their knowledge with you.Call them Toll Free at 1-800-223-8799to have your questions answered aboutreloading, ballistic information or the bestbullet for your next shooting experience.The Sierra Toll Free Tech Guys. Beenthere! Done that!SIERRA TOLL-FREE-TECH GUYSFront Row. lett to right: Paul Box. RobertTreece, Kevin Thomas, Rich MachholzBack Row, left to right: Carroll Rant. DaveBrown, Tommy ToddErThe Bulletsmiths'1400 West Henry Steel • Sedalia. MO 65301Call TOLL-FREE 1-800-223-8799Mon. - Fri. 8 am to 10 pm Central Time U.S.A. 8 Canada.816-827-6300 • FAX 816-827-4999 • http://www.sierrabullets.cornPage 24 September/October 1996

Of course, no match couldsucceed without the support ofour sponsors. Evolution GunWorks (and George Smith) wasour Match Sponsor for the secondyear in a row. EGW providesfine gunsmithing servicesand parts, and we hope you willuse them for your shootingneeds. Our stage sponsors wereAlchemy Arms Co., Bell andCarlson, Chip McCormickCorp., Colt Firearms, D & JBullets, Gilbert Small ArmsRange, Jack Norris PracticalShooting Supplies, RevolverPistol Modifications, Safariland,and Shooter's ParadiseIndoor Shooting Range. Ourmatch timers were supplied byR U Ready Electronics - SpeedTimer 3000. The USPSA Seriessponsors were Colt, Bianchi International,Caspian Arms,Hellweg Ltd, Nowlin CustomMfg., and Springfield Armory.Please remember to supportthese fine sponsors who aresupporting us.The winners of the 1996Area 8 Championship were:Todd Jarrett, Open DivisionMatch winner and Area 8Champion; Jerry Barnhart,First G.M.; Mike Lovett Jr.,First Master; John Kruszka,First A; Jonathan Hitch, FirstB; Bill Rosenthal, First C; RichardSimmons, First D; andThomas Reilly, High Senior. Inthe Limited Division, the win-ROCKFORD OUTFITTERS, INC.Reloading SuppliesLargest Selection ofVihtaVuori Powder in U.S.A.Y/SAFree CatalogPhone: (423) 482-8214 AIMFax: (423) 482-7983 1111111,ners were: Frank Garcia, Matchwinner; Larry Brown, FirstMaster; Ron Pike, First A;Lance Edwards, First B; EddieWood, First C; Myron Pollard,First D; and John Sayle, HighSenior. The High Woman wasSheila Brey. Congratulations toall of the winners!We had 286 shooters competein the match, from nineGrand Masters to shooters whohad just joined USPSA and hadnot shot in enough matches toreceive their classification.That is a tough mix to satisfy,but every comment we received,either written or verbal, waspositive. We think the successof any match lies in the satisfactionof the competitors. Asplanners you do the best job youcan, but the match really belongsto the shooters. If ourmatch was a success, and Ithink it was, then the creditgoes to everyone from the topfinisher to the last place competitor,to the volunteers whojust helped tape targets and resetthe steel.We plan to have the 1997Area 8 Match again atFredericksburg, May 22nd-25th, 1997 (Memorial DayWeekend). We will keep thesame half-day format, and hopeto have the side-matches andother events to keep you entertained.Maybe we will add a fewthings, like a group discussionwith Andy Hollar. I'm sureAndy will enjoy that! (Now Iknow he won't come.) Seriously,we will work as hard as ever tobring you another match toshoot and enjoy, and we willwork on your suggestions. Idon't know about the dancinggirls, though—that Union laborgets pretty expensive!CLAMCYesterday. Today. Tomorrow.• • • • • • 5itice 195C • • • • • •In the last 5 years we have produced over 2,500 CLARK CUSTOM 10/22 RIFLES.Experience...nothing can replace it...nothing can beat it.The 10/22 is the winningest gun in theEXPERIENCE CHEVY SPORTSMAN'S TEAM CHALLENGEAFFORDABILITYDEPENDABILITY That's What You GetWith Every CLARK Custom GunOur gunsmiths have over 100 years combinedexperience in customizing 1911 style pistols.You will not find better prices on thesame quality firearms. We guarantee it!Unconditional 90 day money back g-uarantee ityou are not completely satisfied. You may paymore, but you can not buy better.Dealer inquiries welcome. Member American Piet°'smith Guild.CLAFIKCUSTOM GUNS, INC.Dept F • 336 Snootout Ln • Princeton. Louisiana 71067l318) 949-9884 • Fax 1-318-949-9829September/October /996 Page 25

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y W.A. Green, A-24370What a fine way to spendfour days in the Missouri sunand what a way to celebrate the20th Anniversary of our sport!It was right here in Columbiain 1976 that IPSC was foundedand, as the saying goes, the restis history. The nearly 400shooters who shot the Area 3match were a reflection of justwhat USPSA has become. Theywere from Norway and Brazil,the Philippines and Germany,from Idaho and South Dakota.Two of the founders of our organization,Dick Thomas andKen Hackathorn, shot thematch right along with newcomerslike Neal Quackenbushand Greg Link. Seniors likeLeroy Lenger (Top LimitedSenior) were able to watch 14-year-old Hunter Pilant and,perhaps the youngest shooter ofAREA 3 CHAMPIONSHIPthe match, 13-year-old LaurelMcGregor, show their blossomingskills with the handgun.Larry Bullock had a finecrew of volunteers who put indays and days of work settingup stages and who worked allday every day running thestages, entering stats, and seeingthat all was going well inthe hospitality rooms. All ofthis was done with only onegoal in mind—"The Area 3DON'T RELOAD WITHOUT' MThe most important piece of reloading equipment you'll ever buyisn't a press or a chronograph. It's a book—the Accurate"- SmokelessPowder Loading Guide, Number One. Featuring 345 pages ofpressure-tested reloading data, articles and technical information tohelp you get the most out of yourfavorite gun. Order your copy today,by sending a check or money orderfor $18.95 (plus $2 for shipping andhandling) to Accurate at the addressbelow. Or call our toll-free customerservice line at 1-800-416-3006.a Accurate5891 HwyMcEwen. Tennessee 37 1 umatch is to be run with the enjoymentof the shooter as ourchief priority." Did he and hissmall army of volunteers reachthat goal? I was there, I shot it,I talked to a number of shootersand I can say without reservationthat they did.The match headquarterswas set up in the Columbia,Mo., Holiday Inn. The shooterswere treated to two hospitalityrooms that never ran out ofdrinks, snacks, and the greatcompany of fellow shootersfrom all over the country andabroad.On the range, the stageswere, in plain words, fun! Thetwelve stages that allowed thecompetitor to push open windowsand doors and blast away,to run along a parking lotshooting targets hidden amongthe cars, to sit inside a vehicleand at the tone pull a pistol andcut loose, was to shooters thesame kind of thrills kids get goingto Disneyland. Walkingfrom stage to stage, passingsuch shooters as Enos andLeatham, arriving at anotherstage, sitting in the shade andwatching the "Jet" show how toreally light it up, or watchingJarrett do things with a pistolthat you have to see to believe...well,this was the Area 3Championship.For those not shooting orwatching the legends of USPSAshow their amazing talents,there was still much to do. Thewhole area had the feel of ashooter's rally to it. Displays inone area had pistols set out forsale—or at least to allow themultitudes to admire and todream of putting one in theirholster "someday." Anotherhuge display had more shootinggear, gun parts, magazines,and competitive items thanPage 28 September/October 1996

anyone would ever need. Therewas the latest in holsters,comps, sights, and wares of pistolsmiths,enough to keep yourattention for hours. This"World's Fair" of competitionshooting was just the icing onthe cake. The cake was thematch itself.How do you describe shootingan Area Championship?How do you tell how it feelswhen, while talking to yourgroup of friends, you hear "Thenext shooter is Slawson. Albertsonis on deck," when you arethe Albertson or Slawson inquestion? You know everyone iswatching you, and you knowthat what you do in the nextfew seconds will determineyour match standing—thisgives you a thrill that by itselfmakes the match worth shooting.This thrill was repeatedtwelve times, once a stage, andthese stages were good. ThereLUwas 25-yard shooting, andthere were many tight shots.There were stages that let youjust stand there, pull that pistolyou are so proud of, and showjust how good you are with it.Others had you "shoot andscoot" or, as some in our sportlike to say, "spray and pray."Remember, this was all set upwith the mandate "...the enjoymentof the shooter" as the ultimategoal, and it showed.Bob Denny of Denny's ShootersSupply donated the targetsand the shooters went throughwell over 1000 of them. At theend of the shoot, another Area3 tradition was played out witha Missouri barbecue for theshooters and their families andone more night of socializing.The awards were passed outSunday and Todd Jarrett beateveryone to sit on top of theheap in Open category. BrianEnos took the top Limited spot.The prize table had everything;an Ed Brown .45 ACP frame,frames, slides, custom knives,gift certificates and othershooter's goodies that totaled inthe neighborhood of $60,000.The good folks of COR-BON setup hundreds of boxes of theirworld class ammunition at theend of the prize table and everycompetitor got a free box justfor shooting the match. Andthen the 1996 Area 3 Championshipwas over.Instead of reading about theArea 3 Championship in 1997,why not shoot it? Why not fillout the entry form as soon asyou see it in Front Sight? Sendit in and shoot with the hundredswho have made the Area3 match a must-shoot on theiryearly shooting calendar. Ipromise you that shooting it isa whole lot better than readingabout it.USPSA••■•RIGHT OUT OF THE BOX. A HOLSTER \ The FASTEST draw, with less than half aninch of vertical movement to release the gun.THAT GIVES YOU ALL THIS AND MORE! /Put the WEIGHT of your gun on your waistFor-.where you need it, not half way down yourg 1911 stylesthigh on a large bulky pad.g EAA/P9Completely ADJUSTABLE for rake, angle,g'Race gunslant and distance. Your hand drops right ontoRI' Stock gunthe gun without thinking.g Right handThe positive LOCKINGmechanism allows forLeft handa fast, short amount of travel to free the gun.W' RevolverolanAa• out • Tmat rope mouWe sht) FREEWe pay CODmow Woo4919 Scorpio Court, flaterstiold. CA 93309Phone 18051 398-2204 fxr 6905) 396-9102CALL FOR BROCHURE AND PRICESDEALER INQUIRIES ARE INVITEDSeptember/October /996 Page 29

y Marshall R. Williams, A-5905At the 1996 Area 8 Championshipheld May 23-26 atFredericksburg, Va, I volunteeredto run the chronograph.Most competitors see thechronograph in action only fortheir own squad; as the solesurviving chronographer duringfour busy days, however, Ichronographed every gunamong the more than 280 competitors.While I did not keepnotes on everything that happenedat the chronograph, Iwould like to share my impressions.While I did not compete inthe match and had no interestin the success or failure of anyone'sammunition, as an RO Ihad an interest in doing theCHRONOGRAPHY BY ALOOFThe New Modular Grip' fromPEARCE GRIP'The Options Are Infinite. .Government Model and Equivalentsbest job I could and in givingevery competitor a fair shake. Iwas determined that everycompetitor would make his declaredpower factor if it waspossible to do so with his arnmunition.I am not exactly a newcomerto chronographing. I got myfirst chronograph in 1978, oneof the old wood burning, steamdrivenmodels. For years Ichronographed everything thatshowed up at a busy shootingrange.Recent magazine articleshave pointed out that resultsvary when different peoplechronograph the same loads inthe same guns. Accordingly, Ipersonally pulled and weighedall bullets and chronographedall guns.Uses our soft rubber side panel grips (shown top left). factory originalor most other aftermarket panels.(MODULAR OW" Components are available separately)Commander — Courtesy of Tom MatrSee Your Local Dealeror contact:PEARCE GRIP, INC.P.O. Box 187 • Bothell, Washington 98041 • 1-800-390-9420Bullet WeighingI would have preferred theconvenience, especially thelarge, easy-to-read numbers, ofan electronic scale, but nonewas available so I weighed allbullets on my old reliable balancebeam scale. I believe balancescales to be slightly moreaccurate than the electronic variety,but any real differencesare insignificant when weighingbullets.I set up shop in the back ofmy van and had to read thescale through the tops of my bifocals.As this was not the bestway to get accurate readings, Iinformed each competitorswhat bullet weight I had obtainedbefore firing any shotsacross the chronograph. If acompetitor disagreed with myreading, I weighed the bulletagain before I shot. While anumber of competitors questionedmy weights, especiallythose using cast .45 bullets, Iactually misread the scale onlyonce in about 280 efforts. Thevariation in cast bullet weightssurprised a number of shooters,and I got the distinct impressionthat most competitors donot weigh their bullets.Cast bullets did vary significantlyfrom their advertisedweights. Nominal 200 graincast .45 SWCs varied from alow of about 194 grains to ahigh of 206 grains; nominal 230grain round nose cast bulletsvaried between 224 and 234grains; and nominal 252 graincast bullets varied between 245and 256 grains.Factory 230 grain hardballvaried from a low of 229 to ahigh of 233 grains. No otherjacketed bullets weighed morethan one grain over the ex-Page 30September/October 1996

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•*le -pected weight, and I recall nonewhich were under weight.Two competitors made majorby having their eighth bulletweighed. One competitor's firstnominal 200 grain SWCweighed only 196 grains. Whenhis three highest velocities averageda trifle below what wasrequired, he elected to have hislast bullet pulled and weighed.This bullet weighed 198 grainsand it got him over the 175.The other competitor apparentlymixed two quite differentlots of similar-appearing .45ammo. The first bullet I pulledwas a cast lead bullet weighing213 grains. Of the six shotschronographed, three fellaround 675 fps and the otherthree fell near 800 fps. Again,the competitor elected to weighthe bullet in the eighth cartridge,which turned out to be a230 grain swaged lead bullet.Based on the three highest ve-PISTOL PRO GRIPTHE ONLY GRIP ENPIANCERIVIADE FOR THE SHOOTING SPORTS'Pro Grip is the best product for action shooting, a mustproduct for every shooters bag. The perfect grip"Todd JarrettKEEPS HANDS DRY • NOT STICKY OR TACKY. CLEAN, SAFE & EFFECTIVEDOES NOT COME OFF ON GUN OR CLOTHESDon't let your grip fail in the heat of competition USE:PHONEFAX ORWRITE:KRUNCH PRODUCTS INC.571BB SYCAMOREWASHINGTON, MI 48094B10-786-5350DEALER & DISTRIBUTOR INQUIRIES WELCOMElocities and the heavier bullet,she made major.ChronographingThere are more variables inreloaded ammunition thanthere are in chronographs. A reloadercan misread a scale or apowder measure, change powders,powder lots, bullets, primers,or any of a half dozen otherthings. As I noted, at least oneshooter at the Area 8 mixed twodifferent lots of ammunitionwith entirely different levels ofperformance.In contrast, a chronographeither sees the bullet or itdoesn't. If it sees the bullet,everything else is a solid statemiracle. Nevertheless, mostcompetitors blamed the chronographif their ammunition didnot meet their expectations.Among things likely to affectbullet velocity, few are withinthe control of the chronographer.One that is, however, isve finally found a product conveniently packagedthat works better than rosin or chalk"Jerry Barnhartl=" I STCPENHANCERthe position of the powderwithin the case. If powder is positionedat the rear of the casenext to the primer, velocitiesare higher. Accordingly, beforeeach shot, I tilted each gunmuzzle upwards and gentlybumped it on the table to settlethe powder in the most advantageousplace. For a couple ofcompetitors whose muzzle velocitiesthreatened to run over1500 fps, I bumped the muzzledown and the next shots wereslower.According to some sources,the first shot from an auto pistol,when the cartridge is chamberedmanually, usually gives alower velocity than succeedingshots which are chambered bythe action of the pistol. Basedon my observation, however,first shots frequently gave velocitiesas high as or higherthan subsequent shots. I cannotsay whether this was related tomy technique of bumping backthe powder. I regret that I didnot keep the stat sheets to runa statistical analysis.I chronographed all butabout six guns on my Pro-Chrono chronograph, but duringone especially sunny afternoonI had difficulty gettingreadings of high speed 9mrn/.38bullets. I blamed this on thelight conditions at first, andwhen the usual tricks did notcompensate for this, I set up aChrony Beta Model beside theProChrono. This caught most ofthe 9mm/.38 bullets reliably.Incidentally, neither chronopicked up all shots with thesebullets.All of the guns which gaveme trouble had scopes of onetype or another. I don't use ascope myself, and when usingguns with scopes, I shoot highover the sensors in order toavoid hitting the chronograph.The Chrony Beta Model hadPage 32 September/October 1996

much lower light diffusers thanthe ProChrono, which forcedme to shoot much nearer thelight sensors. When I shot overthe ProChrono at the samelevel, it also picked up nearlyall high speed 9mm/.38 bullets.Apparently I had been shootingtoo high for the ProChrono lightsensors to see the bullet. WhenI compared the two chronographs,they ran very close togetherand averaged wellwithin the expected deviationfor the ammunition beingchronographed.I had serious trouble withonly one gun, a compensated9x25 race gun with scope. Atfirst, I got no readings or I gotreadings in the 4000 fps range,which is in the range of powdergases escaping from the muzzle.The shock waves of expandinggases are visible at closerange, and I suspect the chronographwas reading them insteadof the bullet. The usualcure for this is to move thechronograph a little fartheraway. I did this, and we got aseries of blank readings beforeI discovered I needed to shootcloser to the light sensors.Eventually, I got about ninegood readings on this gun. Theywere all in line with each other,and I am convinced they wereaccurate. Unfortunately, theywere below the competitor's expectedvelocities, and he did notmake major.Before the match started, Ichecked the chronographs usinga competitor's .45. I got fiveroundvelocity averages ofabout 785 fps on both chronographs.I checked the samecompetitor later during thecompetition using the sameammo and gun, and the velocitiesaveraged around 800 fps.My wild-eyed guess is that theammunition was warmer. Indifferent competitor's guns,various factory .45 hardball velocitiesvaried from around 780fps to about 880 fpS.CompetitorsBased on shooters' comments,competitors tend to fallinto three general categories ofapproximately equal size. Thefirst category consists of competitorswhose ammunitiongave higher velocities on a differentchronograph. The secondcategory consists of competitorswhose ammunition gave lowervelocities on someone else'schronograph. The third categoryconsisted of competitorswho had never chronographedtheir ammunition.Shooters in all three categoriesseemed to expect higher velocitiesthan the chronographshowed. Based on this, for allcompetitors who have chronographedtheir ammunition, boththose who fall below and thoseOur Patented Waller Soft Safe® originally designed to meet lawenforcement needs worldwide, features an integral, child resistant,keyed safety locking system and a 2-ply, aluminized,heat/fire shield. The smooth non-gun appearance of the exterioris achieved by placing all accessory compartments within the SoftSafe® . Discrete and convenient, there are individual paddedcompartments to protect magazines, choke tubes, an extra barrelor cleaning rod, ammo and other accessories. Additionally, two,large zippered net compartments are provided for miscellaneousstorage. Utility is enhanced by the supporting wrap-around carryhandle system and the detachableshoulder strap permitting bothvertical and acrosschest/back carry.New!who go over expected velocities,their velocities probably fallwithin predictable variations.Competitors who do not chronographtheir ammunition don'tknow what to expect, but areoptimists and gamblers.As I stated, I was determinedthat every competitorwould make his declared powerfactor if it was possible to do sowith his ammunition. When thematch was over, all but fourcompetitors had made their declaredpower factors, and two ofthese acknowledged injudiciouschanges in their reloads sincetheir previous chronographing.I think that is the best I coulddo.WALLERNORwAtk-CONNE C T IC ut•u sAWaller Soft SafePatentedColors: Black, GreySize: 36" Land 46" Ls woo$139.°°Amex, '454 & MC acceptedOrder Toll Free: 1-800-874-2247or (603)863-4177Send $2.00 for catalogueW-WALLER•&•SON•INC59 Stoney Brook Road • Grantham • New Hampshire 03753-7706September/October 1996 Page 33

BROLIN ARMS' L45For more than 18 months, impending arrival of Brolinby Mike Detty, L-1627readers of gun magazines have Arms, a new domestic 1911It has gotten so people need read the ads announcing the manufacturer. The first eyetotake their shoes off to countthe number of 1911-style pistolmanufacturers. There's theoriginal maker, the importparts and assembly guys, thestainless steel cloner, thetommy-gun folks, the doublewidepeople up north, the overseasbudget knock-offs, etcetera.Each successful companyhas fought for their marketshare and found their niche; theones that didn't are no longer inbusiness. For a new manufacturerto jump into this competitivefray and be viable, it needsto either do something very differentor offer a gun at an unbeatableprice. Brolin Arms at- *MY artempts to do both.Brolin Arms' first offering, the L45. is a reliable and affordable pistol."If You're NotCompletelll SatisfiedWith Mu Tareets,You KRUMWho To Shoot:9Each and every target I sell has to pass my inspection before itgets anywhere near a customer.So Portdrarget'u only uses T-1 steel that's entirely M.I.G. welded(critical areas are even triple pass welded). They meet or exceedsafety standards set by NASA and the U.S. Department of Energy.And they're all backed by Portaarget's unlimited two-year warranty.Whether you're looking for turning, moving, pop-up, and rifletargets, or a completely customized range facility, you won't findbetter-built targets.That's the reason they're owned by firearmsinstructors around the world.For more information write Portffarget, Inc., PO. Box 418, Grant,Florida 32949. Or call me, Paul Scholem, President, at (407) 725-9911,fax (407) 984-9486. And find out why I stand behind my targets100 percent.PORTA TARGETA) COLT SPEED TARGET. B ) PEPPER POPPER C NON-REACTIONAR1Page 34 September/October 1996

catching, full-page ads displayeda pistol with a compensatorintegral to the barrel. Theslide was cut in such a way asto accommodate the comp onthe standard length pistol. Itlooked like a great idea for acarry gun, so I called Brolin immediatelyto request a test pistol.I am glad to report that atlong last I have a gun in hand.This pistol, designated theL45 Standard Auto Pistol, (Lstands for Legend, 45 for thecaliber), is Brolin's GovernmentModel equivalent. Althoughthis piece did not have the compensatorthat first attracted myattention, my disappointmentended there. First into production,the L45 will be followed bythe more sophisticated carryand match comp guns, the Patriotand Pro Series, all basedon the ubiquitous 1911 design.The L45 boasts many fine cus-tom features, including a skeletonizedcommander hammer,high profile sights, a lightweightaluminum trigger, astainless steel barrel, and apair of beautiful, checkeredwalnut grips.Under close examination,the gun reveals very few toolmarks under its well-executedmatte blue/black finish. Theslide has a 3/8-inch flat milleddown its center, the ejectionport is lowered and flared, andthe slide-to-frame fit is quitegood for a production gun. Followingthe current trend, Brolinhas undercut the frame whereit meets the trigger guard.Combined with the modifiedcommander-style grip safetyand the flat mainspring housing,these features allow a high,comfortable grip. There is amodest bevel on the mag wellopening, and the plunger tubeis heavily staked to ensure along trouble-free life. I was surprisedthat an extended thumbsafety was not included with allof the extra features, but Ifound the issue safety workedjust fine.The Millett fixed sights arequick to pick up on presentationbecause of the fluorescentorange on the ramp front sight.These would not be my firstchoice on a competition piece,but they make sense for a defensepistol. The front sight isdual crimped so there's no needto worry about it working looselike a traditional staked sight.The white outline rear sight isdrift-adjustable for windage inits dovetail.I noticed that thumb-cockingthe hammer took considerableeffort and thought that themainspring was contributing tothe heavy six-pound triggerCI 1991 PORTATARGET, INC,LATES, DI BIANCHI PLATE RACK. EI FALLING HEAD PLATES. VARIOUS SHAPES AND SIZES F) BOBBER TARGET. G) HI-POWER SI LHOUETTE. H) VARIOUS TARGET STANDS 11HI-POWEREO FLOPPERSeptember/October 1996 Page 35

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INCREASING USPSA/IPSC MEMBERSHIPby Andy Hollar, RD-3I am making another personalcommitment to USPSAover the next three years, andam asking you, the membership,to join me. USPSA willhave 25,000 active members bythe year 2000. You will be thefront-line offensive in the effort.What will you need to make ithappen? Whatever it is, mycommitment is to provide it toyou. Let's look at some data andour "25,000 by 2000" programto see what we will need.USPSA's membership is atan all-time high. We have13,135 active members with7,900 of them classified. Fourhundred sixty affiliated clubsare reporting more activitythan ever in the history of practicalshooting. We have enteredup to 10,000 classificationNEW1-800-955-4856"25 000 by 2000" — a personal commitmentscores a month. NROI annuallycertifies new range officialsthrough classes presented at localclubs and sections. We canboast of our progressive boardof directors, their championshipUSPSAActive Membership13500130001250075: 11111111000 I/Jan '94 - June '96series of matches, and our new,talented executive manager.We are praised in nationalhandgunning magazines andrecognized widely as THE actionshooting sport. Our relationshipwith the other regionsand world body of IPSC is bet-NITE-EYES" OVERNITE"Two Day Tritium Sight Installation"•10 year illumination guarantee•Three Dot (Bright Green Front, Yellow Rear)If you need tritium sights JR1GHT NOW give us a call. The new Wilson Combat-7N "NiteEyes Overnite" program allows you to have a great pair of Nite-Eye'm Snag Free TritiumSights installed by Wilson's pistolsmiths in a fraction of the time required by most othergunsmiths. Simply call (800) 955-4856 for a confirmation number and send your slidevia U.P.S. Your sights will be installed within two working days after receipt. If not, wepay for next day delivery back to you.NOTE: Dovetail cuts will be cold blued & lateral sight adjustment may be requiredWe replace sights on the following pistols:1911 Style Autos, Glock (all models). SERVICESig 220/226/228/229, & Browning Hi-PowerS165.00 Parts/Materials/Return Freight (2 Day)Brownings requiring dovetail cut add S20.00Mika-Rt. 3, P.O. Box 578-1nBerryville, AR 72616ter than it has been in 10 years.We will be featured on ESPNand cable television this fall.USPSA is healthy and doingwell. Never before in USPSA'shistory has so much happenedso quickly for the betterment ofthe sport.So what's buggin' me? It isn'tenough! We have thousands ofnon-member shooters who participatein our events. We needtheir support to expand ourtraining programs and to improvecommunications withclubs and sections. Our rulesare used as the basis for othershooting events, or copied outright;we should be supportedby those shooters so that we cancontinue to develop. Finally,our congressmen and politiciansdon't yet recognize therecreational value of our shootingsport because our sizedoesn't yet represent the numberof people actually out therehaving fun with guns. I want toget everyone on board!Our membership has grownsteadily for the first two yearsof my term as president and Iintend to make it my singular,number one goal to reach25,000 members by 2000. Takea look at the monthly membershipnumbers over the past twoand a half years. We have focusedon making USPSA serveyou, the present membership,/COLT 45 AUTOAll copesGrip ScrewBUSHING DRIVERFits overbushingand properlycenters bit in slotGunsm:InsOwnersRemoves tightest stakedbushing without tearing il up$15.95 + $3.00 postage & handlingMich. residents + 4% sales taxBOB KRIEGER. INC.Master Gunsmith2271 Star Court. Rochester Hills. MI 48309(WO) 853-6171Page 38 September/October 1996

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it with my practice ammo. Itwas loaded with every kind ofbullet imaginable; everyonewas impressed with the accuracy,and over the 200 to 300rounds there was not a singlemalfunction of any kind. Thisammo had all been loaded for astandard-length 1911 and wastoo hot for the 6-inch ban-el.When I got home I checked itagainst my .45 match ammowhich is consistently chronographedat 180 power factor outof my 5-inch gun (230 grain bullets).Out of the 6-inch Baerbarrel it measured at about 185pf. I found with N-350 and the230 grain lead bullets, I couldchronograph the 6-inch ban-elat 778 fps with 6.25 grains ofpowder. This is a nice comfortable178.9 pf, and about a quartergrain less powder than mystandard loads. (This loadshould not be duplicated withoutfirst starting at a muchlower charge and working upslowly!)At the Area 1 Championship,shooters were similarlyimpressed. After several experiencedshooters fired 10 to 20rounds each and compared theexperience to a 5-inch .45, thegeneral conclusion seems to bethat: 1) the gun is very accurate,noticeably so; 2) the slidevelocity is lower; 3) muzzle flipis less; and 4) the felt recoil islighter. Some shooters re-2 to 3 WeekTurnaround! HARDCHROMINGTop competition gun builders know their beautiesneed one thingiiiHardness. That's why long-lastinghard chroming will never be beat for looks &performance. Recently introduced new finishes thatyou're reading about, are loo soft.• We Only Do Firearms• Specialists in Hard Chromin.g.• Blue, Nickel, Parkerizing, Anodizing• All Work Guaranteed• GREAT PRICES • Dealers InquireFIECKMATE_Custom Gun Refinishing370 Champion Dr. • Brooksville, FL 34602(352) 799-5774marked that it might be slowerbetween targets than a 5-inchg-un, but I think that perceptionis a result of the lower slide velocitywhich makes the guns"seem" slower. Once a shooterlearns the timing of the slightlylonger slide, there would be noactual difference between thisand a 5-inch gun, yet the 6-inchslide will provide less muzzleflip and felt recoil. For those ofus who thought compensated.45's were great, this Baer II isa return to a very comfortableweight and size.All the machining for theBaer guns is done in Les' shopin Hillsdale, Ill. He provides thesteel to a forging house and receivesthe forged frames andslides in Hillsdale. The frames,slides, barrels, and bushings foreach gun are hand fitted, andall parts are kept together. Thefinal step is the action work,vird:_-,1 lutic biliunOnly the Lightning Strike givesyou proven performance withits winning weight reductionsystem and 60% faster locktime The Lightning Strike isnot lust a solid titanium copy ofthe original Glockl Striker, butis precision machined from billettitanium then heat treatedfor maximum strength anddurability. The Lightning StrikeIrntlintlyis guaranteed to give an instantincrease in accuracy and reliability• Endorsed by law enforcementand competition shooters,• Drop-in replacement.No alteration to the firearm.• Lifetime replacement warranty.• Available tor all Glademodels.and a tuning test firing. Callthe shop at (309) 658-2716 andask for a catalog!The Baer 6-inch Premier IIis perfectly suited to competitionin Lirnited. The longerslide and the extra weight helpshold the muzzle down duringrecoil. Les has put the pistol ina Ransom rest and measuredless muzzle flip than with a 5-inch gun. With 10-round magazines,the capacity is the sameas the guns that won the firsttwo Limited Nationals. Forthose of us who prefer not tohandle the wide-body framesand magazines because ourhands are smaller, the singlestack is definitely better. Addin the accuracy, reliability andreasonable price, and I thinkit's a winner!Tell them you saw it in Front Sight.Pat. Pend.Arf...,FOR ONLY5 4grr"'\NN'41111/4Plus USA Sniki: ncHandfing Chau.; s5SEE YOUR DEALER OR ORDER DIRECTOrder Line:24 Hr. Fax Line:DEALER INQUIRIES WELCOMELIGHTNING STRIKEPRODUCTS, INC4220 Steve Reynolds Blvd , Suite 20Norcross. GA 30093Office Hours- 9 a.m 5 p.m. ESTMon - Fn.September/October 1996 Page 49

y Bill Maund, L-1478THEY CAME BY PICKUP TRUCKThe proudest man on thePolo Range last June may havebeen Eddie Dejka, but LloydDoubleday was there too; hewas just as proud as Eddie, andfor much the same reason. Bothof them designed very specialcourses of fire for the Area 5Championship.The staging for both coursesof fire was well done, and Eddieand Lloyd felt good that shootersliked their work, but whatno one realized until it wasbrought to their attention isthat both designs had to beNew from DillonExclusive Distributor, CED MO Shot TimirCEO 0000 Features:• Illuminated ICY Display• 889.8 Second Recording Time• Split Time• Par Time• Repetitive Mode• Power Down Mode• Sell Biagnostic System• 9-Voff Alkaline Battery Operation• Two Slop-Plate Input Jacks• Adjustable Shot Sensitivity• low frequency BUMP• Unlimited Shot Recording/Review• low Battery Indicator• Includes Carrying Case#18154 s15954jilion 8009 E. Dillon's Wayrecision Scottsdale, AZ 85260r...4,0‘, 4., (6021 948-8009'"qc. FAX (6021 998-2786To Order, Call (800) 223-4570FREE Catalog, Call (800) 762-3844We otter a complete line of loading equipment and supplies!RO Milt Scwhanke checks the chair'srelease catch between squads to ensuresmooth operation.built to be transported bypickup truck."Para-Shooting," stage six atthe Area 5, was Eddie's creation.He started with the premisethat he wanted to find a safeway for the competitor to shootfrom a moving platform. Heand cohort Chris Costa built a24-foot-high tripod from whichto suspend a truck seat thathad to swing consistently forshooters of all shapes, sizes,and, most importantly, weight.Eddie and Chris set up the apparatusin Eddie's yard. Theyhad to figure ways to controlthe swing, get the shooterseated safely, and find a no-failswing release for starters. Thenthey had to haul the setup toMatch Director Roger Brown'shouse and rebuild the setup inRoger's yard. Why? Rogerwanted to be absolutely surethe rig was safe and durableenough to last the duration ofthe match.To make the pieces transportable,Eddie and Chris fab-Page 50 September/October 1996

icated three-foot-longslip joints for the tripod'sdouble-length4"x4" wood uprights.The 30-foot-diameterparachute frame wasreduced to 10-footlengths. Other materialswere folded,wrapped and compactedto fit in Eddie'spickup truck."Gone Fission,"Lloyd Doubleday'scontribution to theArea 5 Championship,seems touched by thehand of the theatricalset designer. The stage isframed by color-coded six-inchplastic conduit suggesting theflow of toxic fluids. The controlpanel uses a real computer keyboard,while the 8-by-12-footcontrol panel, a maze of multicoloredflashing lights, has allthe appearance of being locatedin the engineering center of aSteve Kalamen engages three IPSC targets and a Pepperpopper through a high port on his way to a low port. CindyMordi is the RO.nuclear power plant. The apparatustook days to wire and wasoperated from a car battery.The audio effects from a whiningKlaxon horn added an additionaltouch of realism to thescenario.Lloyd prefabricated thestage at his home in Michigan,coded the parts as he disassem-bled them for packingin the bed of hispickup truck, anddrove them to the Tri-County Sportsman'sClub near Polo, Ill.Both Eddie andLloyd know it takestime to gather theright materials andperfect constructiontechniques so that thestage apparatus willbe both special andmechanically sound.Maybe they learnedthe hard way that differentor highly detailedstaging for a majormatch takes time to perfect. Inthe balance, the additional designconsideration that wentinto prefabricating the stage athome for transport to the rangeby pickup paid off. "Para-Shooting"and "Gone Fission" weretwo of the most noted attractionsof the match.SERVICESby FREEDOM FIREARMSgAmRorr(1308) 526-GUNS. 526-4867AUAH1 BUSINESS CENTER661 AUAH1 STREET. SUITE 200HONOLULU. HAWAII 96813CM{ Or Send narne and Midreaa to requerrt our current brechUreArnencan Express, Visa and Mastercard accepeld.(‘)IHTIVUORI 0Y-Authorind OtsbibusxWren!,Authorized DealerHawaii's Full-Time. Professional,Custom Competition Handgun Builder.Specializing in custom building thefinest limited and open class handgunsusing the most contemporaryand forward-thinking methods.Photos byAwns A. WormNew-Tech NyperCompensators.The flattest and softest shootingcompensators on the market..5189-250,Barrel and Comp kits available.Our RACERS start at 51.995on customers frame.September/October 1996 Page 51

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1996 AREA 1 CHAMPIONSHIP PACKS ATRIPLE PLAYBy Kathy Oakey, L-844Clear Creek County Sportsman'sClub, in Idaho Springs,Colo., was the site of threematches in one over this pastFourth of July. July 4-6, 1996,saw competitors participatingnot only in the Northwest Area1 Championship but in theMile-Hi Showdown and theColorado State Championshipas well.This was the 6th annualMile-Hi Showdown and thelargest one ever. We had closeto 260 shooters; many of thesewere from Kansas, Texas, NewMexico, and Wyoming, andhave shot the match for thefifth or sixth time. The triplecombination match featuredabout 100 Limited shooters,with the balance shooting inOpen. There were 12 internationalshooters, 16 law enforcementofficers, 22 ladies, 6 juniorsand 41 seniors; we werealso fortunate to have 19 GrandMasters.When all the shooting wasdone, Jamie Craig of Kansaswas the Mile-Hi Showdown andoverall match winner. Winningthe Mile-Hi Showdown is turninginto a habit for JamieCraig; this is his second consecutiveand third win overallin five appearances. Ron Averywas Area 1 and Colorado StateChampion. Rob Leatham tookHigh Limited for the match,and Charlie Putman was AreaPhoto by Karl RahnBrian Enos takes care of trouble at the "Cheyenne Wild West Show."1 and Colorado State LimitedChampion.Mile-Hi Showdown HighLady went to Kippi Boykin,with Colorado State High Ladygoing to Deborah Borgo. Thiswas also Kippi's 3rd consecu-Photo by Steve SparksJamie Craig shoots on "Open Sez Me."tive High Lady title. ZebWardle took the honors as HighJunior while Don Strawn,shooting his fifth Mile-Hi, wasHigh Senior.Series Major Sponsor Coltalong with Match SponsorsGlock, Strayer-Voigt, Inc., DUBullets and Practical ShootingAcademy supported the matchthat started with nine stages.Area Series Banner Sponsorwas Springfield Armory andSeries Donor was Hellweg.The years of experience providedby the Eastern ColoradoSection in running the Mile-HiShowdown were displayedthroughout the match from registrationthrough a robust prizetable with almost $30,000 inprizes and final stage scores beingposted for verification 35minutes after the last shot wasfired!We were fortunate enough tohave Chronoman (Greg Lent),the official Nationals chronographer,running the chronographstage, complete withtrolls and associated paraphernaliaand sponsored by STI andGun Doc. The chronograph sawmore than one shooter misstheir declared power factor andthere was a rumored highSeptember/October 1996 Page 53

power factor of 196! Altitudeand heat can sure be creativewith different powders.One common theme with allstages was the stage procedure"T1 through Tn must be engagedfrom boxes A and/or Bonly." With slight variations toinclude plates, poppers, and informationon appearing or disappearingtargets, stages consistedof a single large box witha shoot 'ern as you see 'ern runand-gunphilosophy."The EZEE Street," a 30-round Comstock stage sponsoredby Clark Custom Gunsand Ridgeline (Pro Ears), hadone large shooting box withmovement dictated by walls sothe shooter moved in a zigzagdown range, engaging targetsthrough ports and openings inthe walls. Many shootersmissed one or two targets asthey zigged and zagged theirway through the course, or forgotto look for the targets at thevery edge of view in some of theports. Jamie Craig ended upsolving the problem best at TheEZEE Street with a hit factor of9.3856."Hoserville, The Hereafter"treated the shooters to someoutstanding artwork by DeborahBorgo, featuring a portthrough a skull's mouth alongwith three targets in an imaginativearray, with flames lickingout at the shooters betweenthe targets. Craig Custom Engineeringa n d Turk'sGunsmithing sponsored this29-round Comstock course with10 paper targets, 3 Pepper poppersand 6 plates. The 6 platesproved to be a challenge tosome of the shooters, as theplates were engaged through aforest of trees. More than onescorecard showed a few piecesof steel standing at the end ofthe stage.Hoserville, The Hereafteralso allowed some creativityboth on the part of the shootersas well as at least one rangeofficial. A few shooters found asolution that included engagingone of the poppers under a noshootfor a tight shot on thepopper. This popper was alsoan activator for a swinging target,and by engaging the popperfurther down range under theno-shoot, it allowed the shooterto engage the swinging targetbefore it was swinging! However,a few range officials hadtold previous squads they couldnot engage the popper underthe no-shoot, and after matchofficials discovered the discrepancyin stage procedure for thedifferent squads, the stage wasremoved from the match.Thunder Bay IPSC Clubfrom Ontario, Canada, providedus with another excellent opportunityto scoot down rangewith "Down The Alley." Fifteenpaper targets and five portsand openings provided shootersWM A [Ii[t 51100TMO VKAT1011 TO SUI1111 SOUTI111111 allf011111A!You could be the one lucky three-year subscriber who will win a FREE shooting vacation to sunny Southern Califorma. We will pay foryour plane fare from any major city in the mainland USA plus your hotel accommodations for the entire weekend. And you willspend two whole days taking championship shooting lessons from U.S. IPSC Gold Team member Jojo Vidanes, the fastest hoser inthe West! Plus you qualify to enter the GunGomes Rocegun Giveaway Raffle for one of the many raceguns we are giving away in 1996!Subscribe to GunGomes today. The world's action shooting champions are our technical writers and they come to your doorstep withevery issue of GunGomes. Learn about the latest new toys in Me shooting sports, the hottest shooting tips to improve your shooting,the most action-packed championships and much more. All in a high-quality package that's fun, informative and entertaining to read.r -_, , , ;, C=0I I-4-1I CCII t.. ‘..3....N --)I CIOl■-‘Page 54NomeMail in your subscription today! Or call 800-771-3020 (Subscriptions only).AMERICA'S SHOOTING SPORTS AND RECREATION MAGAZINEMEM 1.■I■11 =NE ■•the 1996 Racoon Raffles!)3-Years, $44.95 (And enfer my name m Hie Shoofing Vacation Raffle os well os01 2-Years, 91.95 (And enfer my name in ihe 1996 Ramp Raffles')1-Year, 516.95 (And enfer my nome Hie 1996 Rocegon Raffle,l)%eelCityPhone—.1 4.54 J at Credri Card # Exp. DafeGunGarnes Magazine, PO Box 516, Moreno Volley, CA 92556 • 909 485-6628Stoler■i i■ Immo Imo .■ ■If you subscribe for one or two years only, youT. will still get your name entered in our1996 Rocegun Raffles!September/October 1996

with plenty of optionsfor engaging targetsfrom a variety of ports.The stage, sponsoredby DAD's Wholesaleand Uncle Denny'sBore Cleaner, also offeredshooters two targetsat the end of theshooting alley thatwere engaged over awall at a distance of 3to 4 feet as the targetslay almost prone. Iknow I didn't see mydot on at least one ofthose targets; theother had most of the targetcovered with a no-shoot whichsure made the shooter slowdown to avoid the penalty.It was a lot of fun watchingthe Super Squad working themath on "Open Sez Me." Thechallenge offered by Open SezMe included two poppers that,when knocked down, openedone window each and made visibletwo additional targets.With a possible 14 paper targetsand 2 poppers, the shootershad two choices. The firstchoice was to engage, but nothit the poppers. Since the targetswere not visible and thereforenot a threat, the shooterwould not be penalized for thefour targets behind the windowswhich weren't open. Thesecond choice was to engage thepoppers and collect the pointsfor engaging and hitting thefour targets now visiblethrough the two windows.There was much deliberationand a mix of choices at theGM level; some opted to takeone of the two poppers whichcould be visible from the startposition and its two appearingtargets, while launching one atthe remaining popper to leaveit standing and not have to dealwith the two targets whichwere not visible. After the fact,Penny Riggs gets a good start on "Open Sez Me."math showed both choices to beabout equal; a faster time butshort 25 possible points vs. aslower time and 35 additionalpoints. Jaimie Craig solved thisE.A.R. Inc and RND-sponsoredstage best with a hit factor of7.9121.If you had a fondness forsteers, then "Cheyenne WildWest Show" was the stage forPhoto by Karl RehnKY • TACKydex Tactical Holsters, etc.• HAND CRAFTED• TENSION ADJUSTABLE• FAST!!!"This one does everything!"Introducing our exciting new "BRAVEHEART"Inside-the-pants holster. The ideal concealed carryholster, and also the fastest! It is: Tension adjustable,sweat-proof, comfortable, convenient and secure. $59.95*CONGRATULATIONS to our own DAVID ELDERTON forwinning the Oklahoma State Limited Championship!GrandMaster RON AVERY says: "It's a great holster!"PACKAGE DEAL: Ky-Tac I holster & 3 mag pouches $99.95KY-TAC Holstersare endorsed by the1911 SingleStack ClassicElderton Custom408 Ryan WayEdmond, OK 73003(405) 340-5664you. This 29-roundComstock course with12 paper targets, 2poppers and 3 plateswas one of the fewstages where theshooter did not startstanding in a box withhands relaxed atsides. Instead, shootersstarted with bothhands on the saddlehorn (yes, we are inthe west out here). Afterengaging targetsand a plate, they hadto burst throughswinging bar doors and continueshooting through the"bar," overseen by a buxom ladyof ill repute as part of the stageartistry. They ended up out theback, surrounded by steers liberallysprinkled with targetsand poppers. Henning Wallgrenwon this stage, most appropriatelysponsored by Old West$49.95 >

Shooter Supply and Gun Doc,with a high hit factor of 7.2471.My personal favorite of allthe stages was "Terrorists atRocky Flats," sponsored by CrisisResolution Training Centerand Green Mountain Sport Specialty.Here, terrorists had theshooter moving a carrier withtwo nuclear triggers, all constructedout of hefty 2-by-4's,from one table to another whileengaging 15 paper targets.Such stages typically requirethat the shooter carry the objects;this stage, however, provideda different slant on theproblem. The shooter was notrequired to carry anything anyplacebut procedural penaltieswould be assessed if the canierwas not on the secure table andtriggers were not in the carrierby the last shot. Many of thetargets were down range fromthe secure table, ensuring thatthe shooter would have the op-NOTHINGHITS HARL)ERTHAN WINCHESTER.C'ENTERFIRESHOTSHELLRIFLE HANDGUN WINCHESTER AACARTRIDGE 30-06 Spina 9mm Luger GAUGE 12 - 23/4"BULLET TYPE FAIL SAFE' SILVERTIP. HP WAD WAA 1251..BULLET WT. 180 qr 15 gr SHOT WT. 1 ozPRIMER WLR WSP PRIMER W209POWDER 760 WA P POWDER WAAPCHARGE WT. 51.4 gr. Malt 5.8 gr. max CHARGE WT. 20.5 qr. maxVELOCITY 2625 fps 1150 fps VELOCITY 1290 fpsPRESSURE 97.100psi 33.200 psi PRESSURE 9.700 psiWe believe only the best ingredients should go in Winchester ammunitionWhether we load them. or you do, we want you to have thehardest hitting. most reliable and accurate ammunition you can get.r., * N'., 5,IR RELOADING COMPONENT& car"... FOR IMPORTANT01996 ,24portunity to place the carrierand triggers on the table beforecompleting the course of fire.Almost all competitors chooseto shoot the first targets stronghand while holding the carrier,but at least one unfortunateshooter had to set the carrierand triggers down to clear ajam during the course of fire.With a hit factor of 8.6497,Todd Jarrett proved best atsolving Terrorists at RockyFlats.Tournament level matchesare required to include twocourses of fire suitable for classification.Area 1 was no exception."The Spanish Acquisition"was a two-string VirginiaCount stage sponsored by PracticalShooting Supplies andSTI. The first string requiredthat the shooter engage each offour paper targets with oneround each freestyle, followedby one round each strong hand.kill if LII.LA)71A.ANIOlosIPTO•11INRORWATIONThe second string was verysimilar to the first with the exceptionthat the four targetswere first engaged freestyle oneround each followed by oneround each weak hand. Thechallenge was that the targetsconsisted of two arrays of twotargets, with a no-shoot betweenthe two targets. RobLeatham, no stranger to Mile-Hi, conquered The Spanish Acquisitionwith a high hit factorof 9.2616."Pop 'n' Trot," the second ofthe two stages suitable for classification,was a 20-round Comstockstage with 10 paper targets.Nine of them were in arraysof three targets each, withthe last target surrounded bytwo no-shoots, leaving only thetight A zone visible at the endof a 20 yard shooting lane, andtwo of the three azTays becamevisible as the shooter moveddownrange in the lane. HenningWallgren won this stage,sponsored by TASCO and Bianchi,with a high hit factor of16.3851!Like "Cheyenne Wild WestShow," the final stage, "On TheEdge," a 28-round Comstockstage with 14 paper targets,was the only other stage with adifferent start position. Here,the shooter started by releasinga popper, which activated anappearing target. As theshooter moved down range,various target arrays with papertargets and no-shoots becamevisible. The last target atthe end of the shooting laneslowed down many shooters,with everything except the upperA/B zone behind hard cover.This stage, sponsored byNowlin Custom Mfg. andCaspian Arms, was won byTodd Jarrett with a high hitfactor of 11.9681.Even with the high hit factorsposted by the stage win-Page 56 September/October 1996

ners, there was plenty of movement.Most stages had 20 to 30yards of movement, each withwide open targets and variedchoices to allow each shooter topick a solution which workedbest for them.I'd like to recognize matchcontributors Bar-Sto, ImageInd. Inc., Bo-Mar Tools andMfg., Mag-na-port International,Bushnell, Lee Precision,Jonathan Arthur Ciener, Midway,National Bullet Co., PaladinPress, Penguin Ind. Inc.,Shooting Chrony, Inc., Oki-DotScope Modifications.Timers were provided byCompetition Electronics Inc.The match staff consisted ofa number of key individuals.Bill Burkard was match director;Roger Oakey was rangemaster with Ron Cramer as assistantrange master; statswere provided by Dan Kylerand Kathy Tolentino; prizeswere coordinated by DarrellHumphrey; and match financeswere organized by Steve Hulet.In addition, I would like tothank all the shooters who werekey to the successful running ofthe match. Mile-Hi/Area 1 utilizedthe concept that all shooterswould work and all workerswould shoot (we did let BillBurkard slide on this one). Thematch consisted of five halfdays, so each shooter shot threeof the half days, worked onehalf day and had one half dayoff. If a shooter was scheduledto work their half day in themorning, they were guaranteedto have the afternoon off so thatno shooter would have to work,then shoot on any one day. Thisstrategy ensured that eachstage had, for each half day, anNROI-certified range officer supervisingthe stage as well asfour or five other workers tohelp run the stage, so that com-petitors would not have to runthe timer or clip board or tapetargets. In addition, the rangemaster had a pool of five or sixshooters per half day to be allocatedto chrono or stats orwherever else help was needed.For additional pictures andstage diagrams for this matchas well as many other keymatches, check Karl Rehn'shome page:http://www.sss.org/krtrainingThe first comment on the Internetstarted with "coolmatch." Rumor also has it thata member of the super squadcalled USPSA in Sedro Woolleyto let them know it was the bestarea championship they'd shotthis year. Dan Kyler summed itup best: "best match I've evershot!" We're looking forward toeven a better match next yearover the 4th of July weekend.Match Grade Feed Ramp designedto accept Hollowpoint & WadcuttersPrecision CNC reamed & locatedwithin .0001" to factory Colt DimensionsReinforced Dustcoverenhances mounting ofaccessoriesUndercutTactical2Extra SlimDouble DiamondCheckered GripIncludes the followingTactical2 components:Lightweight Match TriggerImo Steel Magazine Catchim Ultra Slim Grip PanelsImo Grip ScrewsWide Body Magazine (10 rds.)No Plunger Tube Installedgm Life-time Guarantee!Tactical2 lightweightalloy match triggerSquared trigger guardUndercut for enhancedcompetition gripTactical2 PrecisionSteel magazine catchDesigned toaccept premiumColt parts----"....Supplied with one 10 rd. magazineWill Accept Para-Ordnance Mags tHi-cap. 10+ rd. for law enforcement only)Manufactured right here in the USA in our state-of-the-art facility. Precision machined STEEL frame kitsallow you to convert your 1911 type pistol into a high-capacity, high precision handgun or to use as the foundationfor a competition gun. Wide Body conversion kits feature "precision-no-gunsmithing" Tactical2 matchgrade performance parts. Designed to accept existing quality 1911 components. Convert your 1911 pistol intoa hi-capacity competition gun. Frame kits available for Officer, Commander and Government Models. Dropyour 1911 Ode risrnt onh, our widehody frame with gumsmithing required!Ghost Rings available for:Colt, Beretta, Glock, SIG1110111P firb OrENTREPRISE ARMS INC. 16021 E. Arrow Highway. Unit B. Irwindale, CA 91706 (818)962-8712*(818)962 -4692 FAX • http://www.entreprise.comCONTACT A DEALER NEAREST YOU!September/October 1996 Page 57

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1996 NORTH CAROLINA SECTIONCHAMPIONSHIPby Joe Justice, A-8059, and Margo TimberlakeThe North Carolina SectionChampionship, held May 17-19,1996, at the Ant Hill ShootingRange in Southport, N.C., wasan excellent match. Everythingthat could go right, did, andvery little—actually almostnothing—went wrong! Normalsmall glitches were easily handledthrough careful selectionof chief range officers and assignmentof enough capablerange officers to fully man eachstage. Other pesky problemswere eliminated before theyhad a chance to grow into oneof those "monsters" that youoften see at a match, throughthe combined efforts of twoBob Bailey takes care of Stage 5 on his way to winning the match. CRO SteveCraig handles the timer."THE CHOICE OF CHAMPIONS"Six of the Top Ten Shooters at the1995 USPSA Open Nationalscarry the Green Mountain BagShouldn't you switch today?GREEN MOUNTAIN SPORTS SPECIALITIESP.O. Box 1842 • Longmont, Colorado805023 Gun ShootersAsk About Our New DoubleAR/Shotgun Cases!Call Toll Free1-800-639-1892303-772-3059Fax 303-772-8224September/October 19% Page 59

match directors, Joe Justiceand Richard Timberlake, andthe ever-capable Range Mast,erJohn Hurst.The overall match was wonby Bob Bailey, while DannyShackelford became the NorthCarolina Section Open Champion.Other Open winners wereStuart McDaniel, 1st Master;Ron Alexander, 1st A; CharlesBurdette, 1st B; Ronda11Branch, 1st C; and ErnestJones, 1st D.Limited winners were LarryBrown, N.C. Section LimitedChampion and High Limited;Larry Vickers, 1st Master; MichaelDixon, 1st A; Lance Edwards,1st B; Robert Seifert, 1stC; and William Bracey, 1st D.In the special categories, TriciaPhillips was the N.C. SectionWomen's Champion as wellas Open High Lady. PenelopeBrookshire was the N.C. SectionWomen's Limited Cham-pion, and Brenda Rahm wasthe Limited High Lady. Othercategory winners were RustySmith, Open High Senior; DickRigger, Limited High Senior;Hans Silbitzer, Open High LawEnforcement; Paul Hendrix,Limited High Law Enforcement;and Larry Vickers, LimitedHigh Military.We had 175 competitors, themaximum we could handle. Afterthe match, everyone, withno exceptions, told us that theyhad a great time and wouldcome back next year. It's a goodidea because we intend to makenext year's match even betterthan this one!What made it work so well?Planning! We asked for stagedesigns from other clubs andcarefully scrutinized them. Afterthey were modified andadapted to work on our ranges,they were set up and actuallyshot to ensure that they wouldwork. The props that wewanted to try out were designedinto courses for our regularmonthly matches during theyear. The stages were picked togive the shooter a varied shootingprogram with a balance ofmovement and positions. Weworked to make each stage leftandright-neutral as well assingle-stack friendly, with aminimum of moving targetsand no complicated props.We could not have been assuccessful without the two capablecomputer "hackers," EdStalker and Jack McCardle,who kept up with the stats, orthe three extra staff members,Penny Brookshire, Chris Elrod,and Margo Timberlake, whowere used as a pool to run errands,carry water, chase scoresheets, and fill in whereverneeded. The CRO and RO onthe chronograph were so conscientiousthat they finished onNewBold 8" Self-Sealing Reactive Pistol TargetShot 1 000 times...• Not Affeded by Temperahne I- 40°F to +120°F) 9or- .8-Dia. Round %kith .45 Cal. Bullets and still going!• 4'' to 8" Rounds, Varmints and Bowling Fins• Colors: Red. Yellow, Orange and Black• Shoot Indoors or OutdoorsTarget ReactsLike Steel asBullet PassesThru Intact.No BulletSplatter!CALL FORPRICING/ CATALOGNE1443 LD198 Egel AvenueMiddlesex, New Jersey 08846wail pestShooting Thru Technology 1-800-992-3301(Phonet Outside U.S.: 1-908-469-5654Page 60 September/October 1996

Saturday and then helped relievesome of the tired crews onSunday.The N.C. Section Championshipbecame a trophy matchtwo years ago, which has resultedin an entirely differentattitude. We still went out tofind stage sponsors and donateditems, but the prize tablehas become a door-prize-typedrawing. We held the drawingafter a fish fry (what else on thecoast?) and we believe everyonehad a good time. They especiallyenjoyed being at the motelpool after a sweltering dayin the sun!We have found that this trophymatch system works, andworks well. We went to somenon-shooting sports sponsorshipand contributors this year,and we plan to do even morenext year. We kept the entry feedown around $65, so all giftswere really appreciated, includ-ing a hammer from the localbuilding supply.Special thanks go to the twoSouth Carolina clubs that setup stages and ran them. Mid-Carolina from Columbia set upthe best stage, and CoastalShooters from Myrtle Beach setup the hardest stage. We alsowant to thank the Fayetteville,N.C., club which set up the faireststage, and to BruceHawkins, our mountain man,for the stage 1 design.Our match sponsor wasJackson Beverage from Wilmington,N.C. Stage sponsorswere: Alchemy Arms Company,D&J Bullet Company, Safariland,STI International,Wayne Bergquist Custom Pistols,Hamilton & AssociatesInc., and Jack C. Norris PracticalShooting Supplies.The chronograph and timerswere provided by Ron Baily ofCompetition Electronics, andthe targets were supplied byDanny Weisner of AtlantaArms and Ammo. Contributorsincluded Accurate Arms, ArntzenCorp., Bar-Sto PrecisionMachine, Beretta USA, Bo-MarTool and Manufacturing, BreakFree Inc., Buris Company,Clark Custom Guns, CompetitionElectronics, Don JohnsonGunsmithing, Atlanta Armsand Ammo, Hellweg Ltd., IossoProducts, Wilson Combat,Mullins Ammo, National RifleAssociation, USPSA, Prolix Lubricants,Redding ReloadingEquipment, Sierra Bullets,Carolina Power and Light,Margaret Rudd Realtors, RockyPoint Shooters World, PistolShop, Hawk Custom HearingProtection, GunGames Magazine,Ray Sigmon Bullet Casters,and Tommy Abernathy.mit1•■•\ /DAVE ZIMMERMANTARGET BARNP.O. Box 352454Toledo, OH 43635-24541-800-378-7675 (PIN # 0175)'96 CATALOGNOW AVAILABLEFree with order, or send $1.00 for postageTarget Supplier to the '95 USPSA Nationals & '95 NRA Bianchi CupOFFICIAL IPSC & NRA TARGETSD & J IVIATCH GRADE BULLETSTarget # Price Each 1110 EX 100 Bullet Style Pike/Art Bullet Style Priam!MiPSC Tan/White Back 59e 54c 490 9mm 125 LRN $26.50 38SUP 115 FMJ $50.75NRA D-1 . . Tan Cardboard 65c 60c 55c 9mm 147 LFiN 28.00 38SUP 125 FMJ 50.75Practice Pin White Cardboard 25c 200 15c 9mm 147 LSWC 28.00 38SUP 135 FMJ 52.25B-2 Paper Bullseye 7e 9mm 160 LRN 29.50 38SUP 150 FMJ 53.25B-3 Paper Bullseye 7e 9mm 160 LSWC 29.50 10mm/40 155 LRN 29.50B-21 XFS . Police Silhouette 460 43e 40e 9mm 115 FMJ 50.75 lOmm/40 175 LSWC 30.50B-21-E Cardboard Florida 90e 85c 800 9mm 124 FMJ 50.75 10maV40 180 FMJ 75.00B-27 FS Police Silhouette 460 43e 40c 9mm 135 FMJ 52.25 lOmm/40 200 LTC 33.25B-29 Police Silhouette 9c 80 9mm 150 FMJ 53.25 10mm/40 200 FMJ 78.50B-30 Police Silhouette 30c 26e 250 38REV 125 LRN 26.50 44REV 240 LSWC 35.75B-34 Police Silhouette 12o 110 38REV 148 LDEWC 28.00 44REV 300 LTFP 39.50B-60 Paper Thug 440 39c 370 38REV 148 LSWC 28.00 45ACP 175 LSWC 30.50FBI-0 FBI Silhouette 40e 360 340 38REV 158 LRN 29.50 45ACP 185 LSWC 31.75FBI-IP-1 FBI Bullseye - - 8e 38REV 158 LSWC 29.50 45ACP 200 LSWC 33.25OH-PT Paper Ohio 440 390 370 38SUP 125 LRN 26.50 45ACP 230 LAN 34.25Pasters Tan, Black, White, Blue per/M $3.25 38SUP 147 LRN 28.00 45ACP 230 FMJ 82.25SPECIAL . . . Tan Pasters, Case of 45,000 $130.00 38SUP 150 LSWC 28.00 45ACP 250 LRNFP 35.75Patching Tape Tan, 3/4" x 60 yd. $2.00 38SUP 160 LRN 29.50 45REV 255 LSWC 35.75Patching Tape Tan, 2" x 60 yd. $3.95 38SUP 160 LSWC 29,50 45REV 300 LTFP 39.50September/October 1996 Page 61

y Guy Neill, A-632PRACTICAL SHOOTING HISTORYHistory is defined as "thatwhich has gone before." No onecan experience all of history,but I have been fortunate tohave lived tlu.ough much of thehistory of IPSC and USPSA.My perspective has been asmall portion of the total, butthrough this column, and withyour help, I will try to recallsome of the history of our sport.My hope is that all of us willbenefit by knowing what hasgone before.As with anything in life,practical shooting has evolved.Originally, practical shootingdeveloped as part of a trainingregimen for the defensive use ofa handgun. Many will arguethat the "sport" aspect of practicalcompetition has killed it asbeneficial to defensive training,but I will leave that to anothertime.OKI DOTSCOPE MODIFICATIONS* SPECIALIZING IN TASCO SCOPES* REPAIRS MADE WITH NEW TASCO PARTS* BULLET PROOFING* SWITCH MODIFICATIONS* REPLACE OR STRAIGHTEN CRUSHED TUBES* SHORTEN REAR TUBES* MOST WORK DONE IN 2 DAYS•OKI DOT SCOPE MODIFICATIONS9 S MILL PRYOR,OKLA 743614. (918)825-7966÷..0 Oki-Dot Super Strong SwitchesWE CAN'T BREAK. THEM"First, let me introduce myself.I have been active in practicalpistol competition for thepast nineteen years, and duringthat time I have maintained a"B" classification. When theLimited class was instituted, Iobtained a "B" classificationthere as well. I have been activein organizing and administeringboth clubs and sections duringthat period, which includedrunning for the office of UnitedStates Regional Director (whichis now the USPSA president).Before starting practical pistolcompetition, I read anythingI could find concerning practicalshooting, beginning with1964-65. At that time, Jeff Cooperwas the leading (and perhapsonly) advocate of this newsport, training program, technique,etc. No matter what itwas called, I was interested andwanted to participate. In 1973I contacted a club in San Anto-,nio, Texas, to investigate shootingwith them. However, theywere law enforcement only, anddespite my standing as a reservelaw enforcement officer atthe time, they allowed only fulltime,paid officers. That clubdid not last.I fired my first practical pistolcourse in 1977, at a localevent which was more trainingthan competing. There werefour of us, one who had beenwith the original SouthwestPistol League and three of uswho wanted to learn. Under histutelage, we began what becamethe South Texas Section.Since then, I have moved onseveral occasions over theyears, which has put me in avariety of locations and allowedinsights to some of the differences(and similarities) of differentareas.You, too, can help with thehistory of USPSA/IPSC by savingphotos and documentationof matches or people from thepresent and past. NyleLeatham has been appointedthe US IPSC historian and isinterested in preserving asmuch information and documentationas possible.Besides the historical documentationand photos (or videos),there have been manychanges in equipment over theyears. What information do youhave about different guns, holstersor reloading equipmentfrom the past? Match descriptions,such as course books frommany of the larger matches, aswell as the results from events,would also be of interest, especiallycourse descriptions andresults from older competitions.If you have any such items youwould be willing to donate,send them to me.The list I now have showsthe earliest U.S. NationalPage 62September/October 1996

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Champion to have been namedin 1977. Does anyone have thecourse descriptions for the NationalChampionship of 1977? Ibegan competitive shooting in1977, but I did not attend Nationalsuntil 1981. I do have thename of the 1977 NationalChampion, but cannot tell youwhere the event was held. Canyou name the 1977 NationalChampion? Send your answersto me care of the USPSA office.Limited class, while relativelynew as a recognizedclass, fits nicely with the gunsused fifteen years ago and earlier.I can pull out guns I usedin 1980 and comfortably shootin Limited class. On the otherhand, Open class allows exploringany idea to see what works.Before Jerry Barnhart won aNational Championship usingoptics, who would have thoughtoptics were practical? As itstands, most did not feel opticswere practical for IPSC even afterJerry won the National title.After Doug Koenig and Jerryplaced first and second respectivelyat the 1990 World Match,however, everyone took alonger, harder look at them,and the results are plain to see.It's easy to see how the gunshave changed over the years, aswell as staying the same (we'restill dominated by the 1911-pattern guns), but the evolutionis not confined to guns. Howmany remember Dillon's originalpress, or the product thatpredated the first press? Howmany know how Safarilandcame to its position of supplyingholsters to the competitors?The impact of practicalshooting has affected all aspectsof shooting. The drive totry new things, or to try oldthings in new ways, has generatedan excitement in shootingsports that was lacking in thepast. New products, from newguns, such as the high-capacityguns (prior to the magazinelimits of the Crime Bill), to themultitude of progressive reloadingpresses, new powders, bullets,cartridges and myriad accessories,all owe something topractical shooting.We have a rich history to exploreand preserve. While Ihope we will all see our childrencontinue to compete and developstill new techniques, gear,guns and whatnot, there is thevery real threat that legislationwill prevent much more evolutionof the shooting sports. Thefuture generations should beable to learn from the past andimprove upon it, but shouldthat not be possible, theyshould at least be able to seewhat was done through thepreservation of information.This book is worth $1,000!Freedom From-14.rjvyy--,qTrigger jerk is the number one shooting problem today.It may start small but it never cures itself and it nearlyalways gets worse. It starts when you begin to loose focus.Suddenly you find your shooting getting worse, and the harderyou practice the worse it gets. Stop this cycle before itbegins. Trigger jerk is a mental problem and the place to cureit is in the mind. Not only will this book help you stay free oftrigger jerk it will help you in all areas of your shooting.Special Sectiort onLife & DeathOrders$ 1 6 . 9 5 + s,243,5 iCail 1 800 735-0141or send 5 t9.90 to: C.V.1. • 5769 S. Bemis Suite B • Littleton CO 80120To ship 1st Class & to Canada; s&h = $4.50 • Colo. residents add 3% sales tax."This is an excellent book that deals with how to develop yourstrongest tool - the centered mind. If you are serious aboutimproving your mental edge, whether for competition or life anddeath, then you must have this book."Ron Avery,President—The Practical Shooting Acadentpages12 easy lessonsWVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVV vvvV vVvvVGuaranteed ResultsIf you do not find at least one technique or one idea inthis book that is. worth $1000.00 to you, then pleasereturn this book within 30 days for a full refund.AAAAAA AAAAAAAAAA AA.AAAAAAPage 64 September/October 1996

y Guy Neill, A-632As shooters, most of us reload.I do know of some whoshoot only factory ammunition,but they are by far the minorityin active shooting circles. Forcompetition shooters, the demandis for ammunition thatprovides reliability and accuracyin large quantities.The growth of practicalshooting and other shootingsports has increased the demandfor progressive loa.ders.In the early days, Star dominatedthe progressive loadingmarket. The Star offered asolid, quality machine, but itwas manually indexed and expensivefor the time. The Star'sonly competitor of note was theC-H loader, which had its followingbut had a reputation fora finicky primer feed system.GUY NEILL ON RELOADINGThere was also a smattering ofother machines, but they eitherlacked features or distribution,or they were prohibitively expensive.Then came Mike Dillon,and the rest, as they say, ishistory.Today, we have a variety ofmachines offering a variety offeatures at prices affordable toeveryone. 'Through this columnI'll try to answer questions orhelp with your reloading problems.I won't concentrate on actualloads, simply because ofthe special nature of the guns.Since many guns, especially inthe more exotic calibers, arecustom, it is important that theloads be developed in the gun.This is critical, considering theelevated pressures at whichmany of the Open categoryguns operate.Limited category guns do nothave the same problems sincemost of the cartridges used arecapable of meeting major powerlevels as commonly loaded. Ifminor caliber is sought, thenthe 9x19 (9mm Luger) is, byfar, the way to go. In major, the.45 Auto or .40 S&W are thelikely choices in Limited. Thereare some in lOmm as well, butthat covers the vast majority ofguns people are using in Limited.Before this profusion of Limitedcalibers, the .45 Auto, usinga cast 200gr SWC, was thestandard. Everyone shot it andit did the job. In the 1960's thepower factor was 160. The H&G68 bullet loaded to this levelcould be fired in vast quantitieswith little adverse wear on theguns. I have seen examples ofthese early guns that had firedFlorida's Premier PracticalYear-round Shooting Academy%e/ E Rsie• tiall;D EtIC&Intensive personalized training in all aspects of [PSC Shooting (with amaximum of four students per class). The Universal Shooting AcademyPractical Shooting School is designed to accommodate all levels; new shooters,beginners, intermediate or advanced shooters wishing to increase theirskill, confidence, knowledge and performance in handgun, shotgun or rifleshooting.Each course is personally taught by international and U.S. champions,Frank and Judy Garcia. Frank and Judy have been competing in championshipsfor more than eight years. Their accomplishments reflect the quality ofthe courses available. U.S. National 3-Gun Champion, U.S. National Shoot-OffChampion, European 1PSC Champions, South American 1PSC Cup Champions,U.S. Team member 1987 thru 1991.Being a champion, however, does not necessarily make you an instructor.To be a good teacher you must be able to communicate your knowledge andexpertise to others. This is an area where Frank and Judy truly excel.The training techniques used will help you achieve higher levels andprimarily save you time and money.The Academy is located in the heart of Central Florida near Disney World,Universal Studios and many other attractions.For registration and information, contactFRANK OR JUDY GARCIA4300 Highway 630 East, Frostproof, FL 33843Phone: 813-635-3425 Fax: 813-635-5277September/October 1996 Page 65

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250,000 rounds or more andwere still going strong.However, with the elevatedpower factors now stipulated,people worry about the effectsof large number of rounds ontheir guns. While there is morestress on the gun, a well set upgun should be equal to the task.The popularity of jacketed bulletsresults in faster barrelwear and mandates barrel replacementsat some intervals,but the basic gun should stillhold together.Most of my shooting hasbeen with power factors of 170and 175. While I do not shootvast quantities, some of theguns are now 15 years old andstill capable of outshootingmost individuals.I will be looking at and testingmany of the tools and accessoriesnow available and reportingthe results. At the sametime, if you have pet techniques,or have encountered auseful tool or gadget, let meknow and I'll try to get the wordon it. This will help both theother shooters and the producersof the tool.The announcement by Winchesterthat they will be offeringfactory ammunition for the9x23 is currently the big newsin the pistol side of the industry.I have not yet seen the actualspecifications being submittedto SAAMI (SportingArms and Ammunition Manufacturer'sInstitute), but it hasbeen reported the operationalpressure is listed as 50,000p.s.i. This parallels the 356TSW cartridge introduced byFederal five or six years ago.This is the realm of riflepressures. Many years ago, thefirst hot-loaded .38 Supers wereapproaching this sort of pressure.I was able to pressure testone load being shot by a competitorsome years ago andfound them to be operating at45,000 c.u.p. (copper units ofpressure). By SAAMI standards,that was a near-proofload. (Editor's note: The Speerreloading manual has this tosay about proof cartridges: Acartridge used to test a new orrepaired firearm for strengthand safety. Usually about 25percent higher pressure thannormal maximum pressure.)Please note that there is noaccepted conversion betweenc.u.p. and p.s.i. Theoretically, itwould seem there should be,but no practical conversion hasyet been developed, and it hasbeen tried. In most situations,the SAAMI p.s.i. standard andthe c.u.p. standard are close,though not the same. For example,the .45 Auto, as I recall, hasa SAAMI stipulated c.u.p. valueof 18,000, and the p.s.i. standardis 21,000. One of thegreater exceptions to these valuesbeing close together is the357 Magnum, where the c.u.p.standard is 45,000 while thep.s.i. standard is only 35,000.The c.u.p. standard for the .38Super is 33,000; thus, the45,000 c.u.p. of that competitor'sloads was way on up there.Today, it has been shownthat the guns are capable ofwithstanding the higher pressures.This did not come withouta learning curve, however.There was the phenomenonknown as "Super Face," the resultof cases bursting under thehigh pressures. When this occurred,the high pressure gasesfunneled through the slide railsand blew directly into the faceof the shooter. It also demonstratedthe particular importanceof shooting only whenwearing eye protection.THESHOOTOUTWE CUSTOMIZE OURCLASSES TO MEET YOUR DEMANDS!A complete firearms training facility offering shooting andgunsmithing classes, handgun, rifle and shotgun ranges,as well as guest accommodations.A custom gun and pro shop is located at the range.All classes are taught by Nationally & InternationallyRecognized Competitive Shooting Champions:•Jim Clark, Jr. •Kay Clark-miculek *Jerry Miculek, Jr.Classes• Bullseye Shooting •Gunsmithing *Position Shooting *Practical Pistol*Practical Rifle *Practical Shotgun *Practical 3-Gun *Special Needs*Sportsman's Team Challenge •Wheelgunning--Private Classes Scheduled Upon Request--355 Shootout Lane •Princeton Louisiana 71067Phone: (318) 949-9884 • (318) 949 - 1303 • (318) 925 -6250 • Fax: (318) 949 -9829September/October 1996 Page 67

One shooter, a well knownname of the past who will recogrkizehimself, owes his visionto his contact lenses. He wasnot wearing glasses when acase ruptured, peppering hisface with debris, includingbrass fragments in his eye. Thecontact lens saved his vision,but was cratered from the particlesand gases. Therefore, therule is to shoot only when wearingeye protection. To shootwithout eye protection is foolish.A personal incident reinforcedfor me the benefit of eyeprotection. For years I wore correctivelenses (glasses), and underthose circumstances you getused to your eyes being protected,to the point of giving itlittle thought. I later underwentsurgery to correct my vision,so I no longer needed theglasses.As it happened, I was shootinga .45 Auto in an indoorrange about two weeks aftershedding the glasses. The gunwas one I had shot for severalyears, so I knew its peculiarities.It normally ejected caseswell away from me, but on thisoccasion, two cases came directlyback and would havestruck me in the right eye if Ihad not been wearing safetyglasses. The thought crossedmy mind that even though I nolonger needed glasses to see,the fact that I had glasses on atthat time likely saved the visionin my eye. I have made itmy policy to never shoot withoutglasses; it should be yoursas well.After that digression, I willget back to reloading by recommendingthat you never reloadwithout safety glasses either.Detonations are rare in reloading,but if they do occur, theyare serious. Why risk losingyour sight over something assimple as lack of eye protection?I have safety glasses thatI keep on the reloading bench toput on whenever I start activitiesthere.Let me know if you have anyquestions or tips about reloadingand we'll try to go overthem in future installments.Guy has been reloading for 27years, including a stretch as a commercialreloader. He began practicalpistol competition in 1977. Hiscurrent work is as Technical ServiceCoordinator for the SportingEquipment Division of Blount, Inc.The Sporting Equipment Divisionincludes CCI, Speer, RCBS, Outers,Weaver, and Ramline. As partof Technical Services, he helps compilethe Speer Reloading Manualand handles questions and problemsrelating to SED productsthrough correspondence, telephoneand CompuServe I Internet(74602,1437).ILookingforward to Brazil?We are! And to help you achieve your ultimate performancewhile you're at World Shoot XI, (and ease the painof the cost of training and competition) Mullins Ammunition, Inc. isoffering a 1096 discount to anyone going to World Shoot XI. All youhave to do is fu or mail something Oike a room confirmation or letterof acceptance) to us that proves you're headed South and order five ormore boxes of ammunition before October 1, 1996. That's all. We alsofigure going the distance is worth something, so while you're at WorldShoot XI, we will give you a 5% discount on any order of five or moreboxes of ammunition placed at our booth, so look for us while you'rethere. ( This offer expires about the same time we will on the lastday.) See you in Brazil!(540) 926-6772RT. 2 Box 304-KCLINTw000 VA USA 24228WE ARE LOOKING FOR INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTORS.I"The Authority on IPSC Major"MULL! PI "1AMMUNITION INCEXPORT AVAILABLEPage 68 September/October 1996

By Bill Maund, L-1478What do you say when itseems that nobody knows yourname? You repeat it often; youspell it; you pronounce it; youwear a name tag and you introduceUSPSA to the nation viaUSPSA on TV. Between September1996 and March 1997,USPSA will be featured on atleast four national televisionprograms.ESPN's American Shooterhas requested permission tovideotape both the USPSA Limitedand Open National Championships.Jim Scouttin, SeniorProducer of American Shooter,expects to broadcast bothUSPSA segments later thisyear.SportsTime's feature aboutUSPSA, videotaped at the OpenNational Championship atReno last year, will air on nationalTV network affiliates thefirst tvvo weeks in September1996 (see side bar for times andstations). The USPSA SportsTime program will air a secondtime, again in high populationareas of the country, early in1997.Media attention of this magnitudeis an indicator of thegeneral public's interest andthe growing popularity of'Safe NOW...I Pay LATERProtect your enure collec-Coon for less than the prtcePROMOTING USPSA ON TVof one fone forearmOur deferred payment programmakes ot possoble toprotect your valuables nowand spread the cost overhve affordable paymentsCall and ask Tom Dolbowfor detailsWhet hew YOU got to lose?18001990-2492Seewritey5749 N Granite RaeStatcdele. AZ 85250USPSA shooting events. Whentelevision producers invest labor,resources, and costly airtime to describe our sport to thegeneral public, rest assuredthat they have found an audienceinterested in knowingwhat USPSA is all about.USPSA shooting contestsare fundamentally about skilland shooting accurately andfast, but competition is alsoabout personal challenges,friendships and fun. In someways USPSA matches embodyas much social interaction asshooting action.These television presentationsare a way to introduce notthousands but millions ofhouseholds to USPSA arid itsfast-moving handgun shootingcontests.There is a lot of audience appealwhen TV cameras focus onyoung people, such as wheng(X-rit/coducingTHE CHECK PLATEPresenting the ultimate checkingtool for all serious Sport Shootersand Law Enforcement Officers asOITIMO.well as all others who insistthat every shot count!4.The CHECK PLATE accurately checks hhly rounds —Here s a great new tool for the shooting bog thatyou just shouldn't be without. The "CHECK PLATEjust like the name implies, is for checking yourThe CHECK PLATE will be supplied in the ccyou specify, complete with a two piece flip troy.Loading the Rip troy with your ammunition basedown, simply place the CHECK PLATE over ihebullets, place the second Hip troy over the lalECKPLATE and flip it.Lift off the upper flip tray, then the CHECK PLATEAny cartridges that do not fall, or shake gentlythrough the CHECK PLATE need yniJr attentionIresizing, etc.).Palent Pending.qfivi:stpiedPRESENTLY IN USE BY LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL POLICE FORCES IN ALL CALIBERSCanaclan dostrobutors oncludeR.U. Reedy Electronicstel (613/ 395.3187fox ■ 6131 395-5211T.C.E. Oakville, Oatarietei On 849-1915800849-1915fax (9051 842.4323they zeroed in on 16-year-oldTasha Erickson shooting a fieldcourse at the Open Nationals.Such scenes tell the audiencethat USPSA embraces youngpeople, and that families areusually squadded together atmajor competitions.As spectators, televisionaudiences can thrill and critiquethe performances of nationaland international champions.Television audience interestscould rival those foundin tennis, bowling, and golf becauseof the action and visualappeal found in USPSA shootingcontests.USPSA anticipates that in ageneral way these four telecasts,scheduled closely together,will help pull interest inpractical shooting to the forefrontof public awareness as apolitically acceptable competitivesport. High spectator inter-1September/October 1996 Page 694)HimuinowlieG•Ncr,eU.S. drstnbutor:Combat CareerRD 1 9518 Ihe 60, Fred6rna, NY 14063iel. 1-800.248-9684 24 hour FAXJim 1716) 672-4218 Mike 1116) 627-3762For international Supplies Worldwide, call or fox:Robert L. Wilson, R&M Sports, 17 Douglas Crescent, Fergus, Ont., Canada NIM 1CIte1/24 flour fax (519) 843-3473 • Order Desk Only 1-888-754-8854

est will encourage TV producersto expand their coverage ofUSPSA matches next year.High competitor interest, withyour help, will help buildUSPSA membership.Increasing membership isone of the long range objectivesestablished by the board of directorsduring past planningsessions. Section Coordinatorsand club officials have recommendedthat USPSA more activelypromote practical shootingvia mass media to helpthem attract new members.Andy Hollar, USPSA presidentand U.S. regional director,reaffirms earlier in this editionof Front Sight his personal commitmentto increase USPSAmembership to 25,000 by theyear 2000. The AmericanShooter and SportsTime televisionbroadcasts represent alarge commitment by USPSA topromote competitive handgunshooting and they are, in a way,a keynote to Andy Hollar's"25,000 by 2000" USPSA membershipcampaig-n.USPSA headquarters has installeda toll-free 800 phonenumber to address televisionviewer inquiries. The names ofcallers who are seriously interestedin joining USPSA will bescreened by the office, then forwardedto Section Coordinatorsor other designated local contactsfor a personal follow-upphone call and an invitation toa match. Local leaders attributetheir success in increasingmembership to their personalinterest in helping new membersbecome comfortable on therange.The combination of nationalTV promotion of USPSA, a tollfree phone number to makecontact with the office easy, anoffice staffed with peoplecharged with processing thecalls and forwarding leads to localcontacts, and that "downhome" hospitality on the rangeprovides the structure, as wellas the impetus, to build USPSAmembership.Yottr help is needed.USPSA is now plugged intoall the persuasive power of nationaltelevision on the ESPNAmerican Shooter and Sports-Time shows, but your help isneeded to follow up thesebroadcasts with local promotions,personal invitations tothe range and new shootertraining programs at your club.Local clubs are where newUSPSA members are introducedto the sport, nurtured,and trained. It's your personaltouch that increases membership.Think of how many opportunitiesyou'll have to ask, "Didyou see USPSA on TV?" Youcan say, "That's pronounced U-Openor Limited... r,,Custom Builtor Custom Packages...the BEST comes from KREBSand KREBSCustom Accessories4.'4%04)poi‘z,vizkEs4siKREBSSTAINLESS MAG GUfDE65% Lew °poring fl05 00ONO available &ace o falbaAnocazed Aluneoum A60.00KREBSFULL PROFILE COMF'ENSATOR7 P0,1 Dossfyr V00 00/fry' ftctr""KREBSTHUMB GUARD $29 00MA, A, *KREBS GUNSMITHING INC.940 Forest Edge DriveVernon Hills, IL 60061Phone 847-821-7763 FAX 847-821-7765Dealer inquiries WelcomeKRESSZYTEL HAG GUIDE85% Lbw Oponi0g 545 00KRESSBfJMPEFf 144DSRoca Modred $10.00KREBSCONE COMPENSATORNew 7 Fbrr Dew.. also Hyttn0 Reedy 5165 00Page 70 September/October 1996

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CITY STATION CH DAY TIME CITY STATION CH DAY TIMEHartford WBL 6 Sun. Sept. 8 10:30 p.m. Philadelphia WGTW 48 Thu. Sept. 12 9:00 a.m.Hartford WBL 6 Sun. Sept. 15 7:00 a.m. Phoenix KEL 25 Sun. Sept. 8 10:30 p.m.Houston KZJL 61 Sat. Sept. 7 9:00 a.m. Phoenix KEL 25 Sun. Sept. 15 7:00 a.m.Huntsville, AL WXFL 5 Sat. Sept. 7 9:00 a.m. Phoenix KUSK 7 Sat. Sept. 7 9:00 a.m.Huntsville, AL WYAM 56 Sat. Sept. 7 9:00 a.m. Providence, RI WR1W 23 Sat. Sept. 7 9:00 a.m.Indianapolis WALV 27 Sat. Sept. 7 9:00 a.m. Raleigh WAX 34 Sat. Sept. 7 9:00 a.m.Jackson, MS WBD 10 Sat. Sept. 7 9:00 a.m. Reno KWI 13 Sun. Sept. 8 10:30 p.m.Jackson, MS WNTZ 48 Sat. Sept. 7 9:00 a.m. Reno KWI 13 Sun. Sept. 15 7:00 a.m.Jonesboro, AR KLEP 17 Sat. Sept. 7 9:00 a.m. Roanoke, VA WBL 48 Sat. Sept. 7 9:00 a.m.Joplin, KS KEF 43 Sat. Sept. 7 9:00 a.m. Roanoke, VA WMVA 57 Sat. Sept. 7 9:00 a.m.La Crosse. WI KDK 50 Sat. Sept. 7 9:00 a.m. ROckford, IL WAJ 45 Sat. Sept. 7 9:00 a.m.Lafayette, LA KLAF 62 Sun. Sept. 15 7:00 a.m. Sacramento KBTV 25 Sat. Sept. 7 9:00 a.m.Lexington, KY WBZ 9 Sun. Sept. 8 10:30 p.m. Salt Lake City KOOG 30 Sun. Sept. 22 3:30 p.m.Lexington, KY WBZ 9 Sun. Sept. 15 7:00 a.m. San Antonio KES 25 Sun. Sept. 8 10:30 p.m.Los Angeles KPAL 38 Sun. Sept. 8 10:30 p.m. San Antonio KES 25 Sun. Sept. 15 7:00 a.m.Los Angeles KPAL 38 Sun. Sept. 15 7:00 a.m. San Antonio KCP 55 Sat. Sept. 7 9:00 a.m.Los Angeles KTSK 17 Sun. Sept. 8 10:30 p.m. San Francisco KB! 30 Sun. Sept. 8 10:30 p.m.Los Angeles KTSK 17 Sun. Sept. 15 7:00 a.m. San Francisco KB! 30 Sun. Sept. 15 7:00 a.m.Los Angeles KDOC 56 Wed. Sept. 11 11:30 p.m. Santa Barbara, CA KADY 63 Sat. Sept. 7 9:00 a.m.Madison, WI WISC 3 Sat. Sept. 7 11:30 a.m Savannah. GA WBH 48 Sat. Sept. 7 9:00 a.m.Memphis WBII 20 Sat. Sept. 7 9:00 a.m. Sherman, TX KOKT 20 Sat. Sept. 7 9:00 a.m.Milwaukee WHKE 55 Sat. Sept. 7 9:00 a.m Springfield, MO KWBS 56 Sat. Sept. 7 9:00 a.m.Minneapolis KXLI 41 Tue. Sept. 10 10:00 p.m Tyler, TX KTLN 48 Sun. Sept. 8 10:30 p.m.Mobile, AL WBOP 12 Sat. Sept. 7 9:00 a.m. Tyler, TX KTLN 48 Sun. Sept. 15 7:00 a.m.Montgomery, AL WAXC 64 Sat. Sept. 7 9:00 a.m. Utica, NY WAS 15 Sat. Sept. 7 9:00 a.m.Nashville WJFB 10 Sat. Sept. 7 9:00 a.m. W. Palm Beach, FL WTCN 18 Sat. Sept. 7 9:00 a.m.New York WMBC 63 Sat. Sept. 7 9:00 a.m. W. Palm Beach, FL WTVX 34 Sun. Aug. 25 11:00 p.m.New York WLIG 55 Mon. Sept. 2 9:30 a.m. Washington DC WTMW 14 Fri. Sept. 13 6:30 p.m.Oklahoma City KOCK) 24 Sat. Sept. 7 9:00 a.m. Wilkes-Barre WWPS 8 Sun. Sept. 8 10:30 p.m.Oklahoma City KEND 32 Sat. Sept. 7 9;00 a.m. Wilkes-Barre WWPS 8 Sun. Sept. 15 7:00 a.m.Orlando WAUX 21 Sun. Sept. 8 10:30 p.m. Yakima KEBB 60 Sun. Sept. 8 10:30 p.m.Orlando WAUX 21 Sun. Sept. 15 7:00 a.m. Yakima KEBB 60 Sun. 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ANDY continued from page 14.tainly add to the credibility inthis country.12. The president and executivemanager are to keepeach other informed of all mattersaffecting the corporation.What system do you specificallypropose to accomplishthis?Any correspondence that affectsthe organization, members,clubs or sections will bealso sent to the home office. Allideas and plans will includethe executive manager as akey person. Daily communicationby fax, e-mail, phone andmail will serve most needs.Trips to Sedro Woolley orRocky Ford may be necessaryto communicate more complexmatters.13. What else would you likethe members to know abouthow you will run the office ofUSPSA President?The office of the USPSAPresident will continue to bemanaged with the utmost respectfor the membership,with integrity, and with open-ness. In the past three yearsmany callers remarked howsurprised they were that theyhave had their call answeredimmediately by the "president."I don't consider myself"president;" I am a shootingmember of USPSA who likesto get to the matches as oftenas anyone else. When a fellowshooter calls, it is natural forme to give them all the time Ican. It has been and will continueto be a privilege and anhonor to serve USPSA.INFO continued from page 5.members are going to the threeyearand five-year memberships,which means that thenumber does not change but theprefix does. The prefixes now inuse are:A AnnualTY Three YearFY Five YearCACLCharter AnnualCharter LifeLifeBenefactorForeignFL Foreign LifeMembers need to rememberto notify both the club andUSPSA if you move or changeyour name, and you need to notifythe club if your membershipnumbers or prefixeschange, such as from Annual toThree Year. If you let yourmembership lapse, your classificationalso lapses, and thesystem will not take classificationscores for members lapsedmore than two months.Presidential ElectionAccording to the USPSA bylaws,article 6.1, the presidentof USPSA is elected by vote ofthe individual annual and lifemembership, one vote per member,and is elected for a term ofthree years. This is the year ofthe election, and it is up to eachmember to vote for the candidateof his or her choice. Youwill find the candidates' biosand position statements in thisissue; please take the time toread them so you can make aninformed choice.Every election brings itsquestions; some of them are:"When will I get my ballot,and how soon do I have to mailit back?" You can expect to getyour ballot around or after Octoberfirst, and you must mailit back to the certified publicaccounting firm so that it arrivesON OR BEFORE November1.I'm a new member, and Ididn't get a ballot. Why not?"According to the by-laws, onlythose who have valid membershipson July 1 of the electionyear are eligible to vote in thatyear's election."/ lost my ballot. Can yousend me another one?" No. Oncethe ballots are printed and deliveredto a certified public accountingfirm, they are out ofour hands, and there is no provisionmade for lost ballots."I moved, and my ballotdidn't arrive. Can I photocopymy friend's ballot?" No. Onlythe original, serial-numberedballots will be counted."Can I send in my renewalI log book I letter with myballot?" No, please don't putANYTHING in the ballot envelopeexcept your ballot! Allother correspondence, includingyour opinion of the electionprocess or possible results,must be mailed to the USPSAoffice separately."When do you count the ballots?"We don't. Again, all completedballots are mailed directlyto the CPA firm to betabulated and certified."How soon do you get the results?"The accounting firm reportsthe results to the Presidentand the Board of Directorsby November 15 of the electionyear, and the President willthen provide the information tothe staff."When will we know whowon?" The results of the electionwill be published in the followingmonth's In Touch, alongwith the January issue ofFront Sight.UNITED STATESPRACTICAL SHOOTINGASSOCIATIONVPage 74 September/October 1996

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LETTERS continued from page 4.pistol and gear to be competitivein our sport. After seeingall of the guns and gear that areavailable, they will then decideto invest in a new sport if theythink they will like it. If thenew shooter wants to buy atricked out 1911, he can spendthe same $2000 I spent on aI Fix P-9'sAniHavingtrouble with yourlirP-9 / Witness / Gold Team?Repairs and MaintenaCALL 310-510-2707Konigsmark Supply Company342 A Metropole Ave.Avalon, CA 90704high-capacity STI .40. The highcapacity guns (STI, Para, SVI,and others) and high capacitymagazines are still out there forsale.The main argument withthese proposed changes is thefact that USPSA rules can'tstop technology. The 1911 wasinvented somewhere around1905, this is 1996! There aremany businesses that supplyour sport. How many will wantto invest in research for newproducts if we keep changingour rules. Could anyone imaginetennis players going back tothe wooden rackets they used in1905?One of the ways to effectivelystop all of the problemswith high capacity guns andrnagazines is to design thecourses of fire with all types ofpistols in mind. We do that atour club and it works just fine.We limit the rounds fired fromeach position and leave enoughmovement to allow for magazinechanges. I cannot rememberthe last time anyone arguedabout our courses being highcapacityoriented. Why do wewant to legislate the type ofguns and/or magazines ourcompetitors can use when wecan control the problem withcourse design?I have had many discussionsat our club and others in thisarea on the proposed changes inthe Limited category rules.More than 90 percent wouldlike to see the rules stay theway they are. Skill and technologycannot be legislated by anygoverning body. The main thingwe need in our sport is consistency.This will occur by leavingthe rules alone. After all, theyare working just fine right now.Randy Cazzort, A-25022shattered dreamsAiroipPrw'n Gun Works will end your nightmare... with evolutionary. high precision parts and service forcarry and competition guns. EGW delivers accuracy, reliability and integrity when it counts!Compromise Nothing! Send $3.00 for the new EGW parts and service catalogue today...Evolution Gun Works 4050 B-8 Skyron Drive, Doylestown, PA 18901EGWfax: (215) 348-1056 • phone: (215) 348-9892UTION GUN WORKSPage 76 September/October 1996

Sierra Bullets Offers New 9mm BulletThe newest addition to Sierra'sline of jacketed hollowpoint pistol bullets, the 125grain JHP, offers an excellentbalance of deep penetration andreliable expansion. Suitable forthe 9mm Parabellum, .357 SIG,.38 Super, and similar cartridges,the "Power Jacket" de-sign offers reliable feeding andmatch-grade accuracy. DougKoenig and Bruce Piatt, topUSPSA shooters, have alreadyused this new bullet in competitionwith outstanding results.This bullet is available nowfrom Sierra distributors andstocking dealers.1111■11=■1111111111tO0 PtSTOL BULLETSSP."2—ffSMASTER1%0,TIPS BY GARYDo you have trouble seeing youriron sights? I do. I now wear bifocals,but this didn't help me shootIPSC. When I shoot bullseye, I tipmy head back so I can see my frontsight and leave the target fuzzy. Ihad some old cheap readingglasses so I tried an experiment. Iused a pair of 1.5x28 readingglasses and saw my sight clearly,but they made me dizzy. Then Itried a pair of 1.25x32. Theyworked great for bullseye andIPSC. The sights are clear andeverything else is a little out offocus. Cheap reading glasses canbe found at drug and grocerystores for as little as $5. You mayfind a pair that can work for you.Good Shooting,Gary Roessel, A-2757PROTECT YOURSELF!Specializing in soft. flexible, protectiveapparel for high-risk activities. Armorfits outer vest, "Tactical Jacket" orconcealed carrier. Free trauma plate.Choice of colors, styles and otherunique products. Cheap protection forshooters, RO's, range staff, huntersPrices start at $299.00 delivered!TOP-LINE SOFT BODYARMOR & TACTICAL GEAR(71 71 270-0321Ask for FredTHE ORIGINAL "S&A® MAG GUIDE" ®for a fast, smooth mag change'Fits Colts and other 1911+1911A1 Automatics.'One piece magazine guide and main spring housing.'Adds 1/4" to grip for extra leverage and for recoil control.'Stainless or blued - flat or arched.'Extra defined checkering, 20 lines per inch.Gov't Model Flat Stainless •Para-Ordnance Flat Stainless - P-14. P-13, P-12Gov't Model Flat Blue •Para-Ordnance Flat Blue - P-14, P-13, P-12Gov't Model Arched Stainless •Para-Ordnance Arched Stainless - P-14. P-13Gov't Model Arched Blue *Para-Ordnance Arched Blue - P-14, P-13Officers Model Flat StainlessOfficers Model Arched StainlessOfficers Model Flat BlueOfficers Model Arched BlueSpringfield Compact Flat Stainless Springfield Compact Flat BlueSpringfield Compact Arched Stainless Springfield Compact Arched BlueGrizzly - $89.95•not shownAlso Available:Main Spring Housings, Grip Safeties and Custom GripsRetail $74. 95+ S5.00 S/H. COD or CIAgirt" SAMLEL31,,viv,LJLI.K Inc."EZ FIT HI-GRIP"TmSafetyRetail $34.95 + $5" S&H250 Fitting Radius. Available in Standard or'PalmSwel""EZ FIT" JIG Retail $16.50toll free: 1 -800-SA2-1 911P.0 Box 496208 • Garland, TX 75049-6208 • Intl 1/214-840-3665 • Fax 1/214-840-6176September/October 19% Page 77

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INSIDE NROI continued from page 9.take the two second run withfour A's. You have 20 points, nopenalties, and a hit factor of10.000. Is this a 12.03, or agamester?3. A competitor did not likethe call he just received fromthe RO. He feels that the RO isout to get him. He becomes veryabusive and vulgar, going so faras to poke the RO in the chestwith his finger. Is this 12.03 ornot?4. Two buddies shoot all thebig matches together. While inthe squad, they are asked tohelp tape and set steel. Buddynumber one shoots. He has ano-shoot and his reload was notall that smooth. Buddy two ishelping to tape targets. He seesthe no-shoot and goes to theback row of targets. When theRO calls out the no-shoot,buddy two tapes a rear targetbefore it is scored. Is this a reshoot,or 12.03?These are just a few examplesof incidents that have happenedto raise the question ofrule 12.03. As with many of therules in the handbook, there isno precise answer to fit all occasions.Common sense has toprevail in some of the issuesthat arise while you are workinga match. I purposely did notanswer the above examples, becauseI wanted you to respondwith your call on the use of12.03. The officers and board ofdirectors of USPSA cannot beat all matches, nor can we produceenough rules to coverevery situation. We rely on you,the membership, to help enforcethe rules that are in placeso that all competitors aretreated fairly and given an opportunityto solve the problempresented to them with the bestof their ability.Freestyle is one of the principlesof IPSC. When someonebecomes creative in how theysolve the problem, they get thetitle of gamey. I believe oursport is better with the gamestergroup. I know they havegiven me a whole new outlookon course design, and they havegiven me the desire to make oursport as safe and fun as possible.No one likes losing a courseof fire in a match. People haveworked hard to present a funweekend only to suffer the frustrationof two hundred criticstrying to find a loophole in thedesign, such as the disappearingtargets, which would causethe stage to be thrown out.While I understand the frustration,we cannot use the rulebook to threaten competitors bystating they have a choice, takea 12.03 DQ, or a reshoot. Neitherone is a choice. The onlychoice is to throw the stage outthe match. It is the fairest thingfor all the competitors.I would like to hear fromanyone who wants to take thetime to respond. I assure youthat I will respond to you. Mye-mail address is:VPUSPSA@aol.comor you can drop me a linethrough the Sedro Woolley office.I really believe that we havea great group of people. You arewhat makes this sport what itis. We have the ability before usto mold the future of USPSA byworking toward fair and impartialROing, having fun while beingsafe, and sharing the camaraderiethat is just as strong todayas it was when I firststarted in USPSA in 1982. '11ORDER LINE800-239-5598 (US Only)Nor—• 1 Millolwaikr—,1404040.o.SV Infinity pistols and framekits in stock! Call for price.HOLO Sights are in!$435.00C-More Scopes/All Models$279.00Speed Shooters Internationalstodcs all major parts & accessories,Replacement mag tubes & partsavailable for SV & STISVI - Infinity • STI • SafarilandC-More • Aimpoint • WolffLes Baer • Krebs • Kidd CustomHuening (W.C.P.I.) • EGWEd Brown • WilsonArredondo Acc. • VihtaVuori OyCataio9 $2.00 or see us on the OMWeb at ittp://shooternet.comissiP.O. Box 6402Burbank, CA 91510818-841-0628 phone818-841-3948 faxssintl@earthlink.net e-mailSeptember/October 1996 Page 81

NEW SYSTEM continued from page 8.be generated automatically bythe USPSA Easy Score program,and $2 per shooter tocover costs of the classificationsystem. Some clubs allow competitorsto go through the stagewith both a Limited and anOpen gun, so two classificationscores can be generated at onematch. The new version of EasyScore will allow the shooter tobe entered in two 'events' sothat the stats officer won't haveto enter two separate matches.The two required classificationreports may then be generatedfrom one set of match entries.The range officer on thestage is responsible for signingthe score sheets to certify thatthe shooter's score representshis true sldll. If the shooter hashad unusual gun problems orpenalties, the RO is expected tocross out the statement that thescore represents the shooter'sSharon EdingtonMerle Edington1993 USPSA 1994 USPSALadies LimitedOpen NationalNational ChampionChampion(706) 568-93131-1OoTETRAININ4cA DEbest effort and to not sign thescore sheet. Only scores representativeof the shooter's abilityare to be sent in. This is thefront line of 'quality assurance'and is often the weakest link.Once a score sheet is signed bythe RO and submitted, there isno possible way the staff enteringthe information into thecomputer can tell if it is inaccurate.A shooter who is attemptingto gain a higher class will sometimesadvise the RO that therun was not representative ofhis true skill and request thatthe score sheet not be sent in.This is an appropriate request,but it must be emphasized thatthe final decision is up to therange officer.Clubs are required to send ina classification report with thescores and score sheets to NationalHeadquarters within 30days after the match. A numberof problems may be caught by-14%We Bring The Competitive Edge To Youthe staff and will need to be correctedbefore the scores can beentered. These are some of thecircumstances which don't allowscores to be entered: 1) If anindividual's score is less than 2percent of the stage maximum.This low score is not reasonablefor any shooter who gives it agood effort. 2) If the score is significantlydifferent from theshooter's current class (plus 15percent or minus 5 percent).For unclassified shooters, anyscore over the minimum 2 percentwill be entered. 3) If all ofthe scores from a classifierseem to be unusually high orlow, it may indicate the stagewas set up incorrectly. In thiscase the club officers are contactedto check the details ofthe set-up. 4) If the shooter'sUSPSA number is invalid ormissing, or if his membershiphas expired.All valid classification scoresreceived at Nationals Headquartersby the 10th of themonth are entered for thatmonth. After the scores are enteredand reports are run andchecked, the computer calculatesthe shooter's new percentagefor those who have becomeeligible for a classification andgenerates a classification card.These cards are mailed outaround the 15th of the month.VVhile new classifications arecalculated and cards sentmonthly, previously classifiedshooters have their classificationscalculated quarterly. Forre-classification, the highest sixof the most recent eight validscores are averaged and the'current average' is changed toreflect this information. Oncethe percentage reaches the nexthigher classification, theshooter is moved to that class.Even if a shooter's quarterlypercentage drops, the classificationwill remain the same. OncePage 82 September/October 1996

a shooter earns a classification,he cannot lose it unless he specificallypetitions to go down inclass. A classified shooter mayalso petition to be moved up inclass, except to Grand Master.After each quarterly calculation,a new classification reportis generated and sent to theclubs and Section Coordinatorson floppy disk. It contains a listof all classified shooters withtheir high and current averagepercentages for Open and Limited.Shooters needing to verifyclassifications may call the nationaloffice or the USPSA computerbulletin board (BBS) toget a list of scores or the classificationon record. The informationis also posted on the Internetat:http://www.USPSA.orgMatch directors needing toverify the classifications of alarge number of shooters areadvised to fax the match registrationlist to the national officeat least three days in advancefor verification.A shooter's performance inlarger matches and tournamentsmay also be used to helpestablish classification. If thecompetitor shoots an AreaChampionship or major tournamentand wins first or secondplace in his class AND shoots apercentage in the next higherclass, he will be promoted tothat higher class, except forMaster and Grand Master. Inorder for scores from a SanctionedMatch or Tournament tobe entered, the match directorrnust apply through the properroute and specifically requestthat the scores be used for classification.Once the match isover, the scores and shooter listare reviewed in the home officeto see that the match was shotby at least three Grand Masters.If this is the case, and theGM's appear to have done aswell as expected, the final scoreof the match may be entered asa classification score for eachshooter.Tournaments, SanctionedMatches, and club 'Specials'also may contain classificationstages (those specifically a partof the classification system).Special classification matchesare put on from time to time bythe clubs with prior authorizationfrom the home office, andmay include up to three classificationstages. All these stagescores are individually enteredas classification scores for eachof the shooters. The match directordoes, however, need tosubmit the classification reportwhich is generated by the EasyScore program.Members do not lose a classificationunless they dropmembership for more thanthree years. When a memberdrops out and rejoins, his newclassification is based on hisprevious performance and anyrecords that may be still on file.A classified shooter may alsopetition to go down in class fora good reason such as a permanentphysical disability due toan accident. The written requestmust be sent to the nationaloffice and has to have aletter from the club president orSection Coordinator endorsingthe request. The shooter'sscores on record are reviewedand if there are no currentscores on record that indicatehe should remain in the assignedclass, he may be moveddown.Many shooters use the classificationsystem as if it were ahuge postal match. Their goal isto obtain an A card or Mastercard, and they can get discouragedwhen they find their percentagechanging from time totime. As explained in the earlyparagraphs, the shooter's percentagewill change if the topSHOOTERS OF COLUMBUSDistributors for: Strayer-VoigtC-MoreBianchiC-MORES $259.00HEMISPHERE HOLSTERS $125.00STRAYER-VOIGT:Full line of guns, frames,mag kits, parts, accessories(call for competitive prices)(706) 568-9313 Fax (706) 568-9468Ask for:Merle EdingtonSharon EdingtonJon McMullenSHOOTERS OF COLUMBUS4445 Milgen RoadColumbus, Georgia 31907September/October 1996 Page 83

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Missouri Breaks, MO Sept. 7-8Jeff Cochrum (417) 753-7163USPSA Open Nationals, Sept. 16-21Barry, IL USPSA (360) 855-22451,-3. Texas State Limited Championship, Sep. 28-29Hugh Bedingfield (817) 549-01284. Missouri Fall Classic Sectional Oct. 4-6Dr. M. L. Stock (573) 364-22441/5. World Shoot XI, Oct. 6-12 Brasilia, BrazilUSPSA (360) 855-2245Bay Bridge Charity Classic CA Oct. 12-13George Wright (408) 363-40937. East Coast 3-Gun, FL Oct. 19-20Jeff Cramblit (407) 281-9076MAJOR MATCHES' 8. Louisiana Section Championship, Oct 19-20Yvonne Lemoine (504) 664-5749 (6-9 p.m. CDT)—9. USPSA 3-Gun Nationals, Oct. 25-27Princeton, LA The Shootout (318) 949-9884c. 10. Georgia State Championship, Nov. 1-3Vincent Fox (770) 955-096311. Rio Salado Desert Classic, AZ Nov. 8-10See ad last issue12. Arizona State Championship, Nov, 16Arizona Section Championship, Nov. 17See ad this issue13. FIPT '97, Feb. 21-23, 1997Ray Lambert (904) 428-0042CFPSA. 6.s Invital,/0 o,,1997(1,46TourOb"15th AnnualUSPSA SanctionApplied For`'4?"Presented ByCentral Florida PracticalShooting AssociationFebruary 21-23, 1997at theTitusville Rifle & Pistol ClubTi tusviI1e, Florida••• 15th AnniversanjF1PT is run under USPSA rules and will consist of eight stages with200+ rounds, Feb. 21st-23rd, with the Shootoffs on Feb. 23rd.Shootoff sign-up will be done at the match. FIPT has an all cash payback and last year paid back over $43,000. You must be an USPSAor IPSC region member to compete in F1PT. Competitors who do nothold a USPSA classification, will compete as unclassified. There is a$25.00 handling fee for refunds before 1/15/97. No refunds after1/15/97. Match booklets, including range rules, maps, etc. will bemailed to all confirmed competitors in early January.Name:Address:City: State: Zip:AM Phone:USPSA #:PM Phone:Mai/Min:Circle all that apply:GMM A BCD UOPEN LIMITEDMatch Fee: $175.00 ($200.00 after 1 / 15/97)All competitors wanting to be squadded together must send entries in the sameenvelope. Send entry form with fee (U.S. Funds) payable to: F1PT '97, 1011 N.E.Lakeview Drive, Sebring, FL 33870. For additional infomiation, contact RayLambert at 904/428-0042, FAX at 904/428-3853 or E-Mail: Ray 1425 AOL.COMAs of July 31. 1996NEW OPEN GRAND1VIASTERSEchols, W. Ray A-24921Holland, Keith A-16172Nekoba, Eric L-1473NEW OPEN MASTERSBuccellato, Jim A-16393Butler, Taran Bow TY-29733Demello, Lance A-25947Fletcher, Larry A-11823Ireson, Nelson A-24827Kamensky, Rob TY-14439Lambert, Raymond L-1425Michel Jr., Max A-26022Miguez, Steve J. A-25185Shinn, Douglas A. A-14004Steffen, Timothy W. L-1424Vanajak, Tanongsak F-26551NEW LIMITED GRAND1VD1STERAvery, Ronald E. A-1503Butler, Taran Bow TY-29733Grant, Ethan A-23982Vidanes, JoJo L-1993NEW LIMITED MASTERSCarter, Ross A-307Cochran, Pat A-9927Craig, Jamie A-15086DeBakey, Michael L-854Dixon, Michael S. A-22676Erickson, Toby A-20650Granger, Charles R. A-8037Lanze, Dennis A-5944Laza, Alan W. A-15867Lomibao Jr., Cesar A-30277Milkovich, Tim A-16241Ratliff, Allen L. L-1779Rupe, ButchTY-17096Stafford, Eric A-28310Steffen, Timothy W. L-1424Tolentino, Jim L-2011Tyson, Brent A-20626Valdes, Armando A-1659Way, Gregory A-21614Wilbur, Richard A-286Page 86 September/October 1996

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