Arizona State Rifle and Pistol Association

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Arizona State Rifle and Pistol Association 100
years of service to Arizona shooters!
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Arizona State Rifle and Pistol Association
promotes many forms of shooting competition
throughout the state. Whatever shooting
discipline you have an interest in, we can help
you from the early information gathering through
obtaining your upper classifications!
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Lets look at the various competitions and
shooting activities available today.
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1000 yard competition
I000 yard rifle competition is fired at 800,
900,1000 yards with an array of rifles. One form
of international competition is called Palma. It
is highly regulated with Various rules and the
equipment of choice is a bolt action custom rifle
with open Sights. The bullet is limited to the
.30 155gr hollow point boat tail. Another form
of 1000 match is shot with F Class rifles, or a
scoped specialty rifle. There are classes for
Service rifle such as the M-14, Springfield,
Enfield, and even AR-15 or M-16s although the
latter is hard pressed to achieve high scores.
The major factor in 1000 yard competition is the
wind. A fairly hefty crosswind of Only 20 miles
per hour can push your bullet 20 or 30 feet to
one side at the 1000 yard line.thats three or
four targets to the left or right of your target.
One has to acquire a real understanding of the
wind before he/or she can become a high scoring
individual, however there are many novices on the
course at any time giving it a great effort and
learning with every shot they take.
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NRA Bulls-eye Pistol
Bulls-eye Pistol is a precision form of pistol
shooting fired in in several different
formats. The range is between 25 and 50 yards and
various speeds slow fire and a timed rapid fire.
Bulls-eye Pistol matches use varied calibers from
.22 through .45 with several classes of Pistol.
This form of competition is decades old and
takes great talent and dedication to master.
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NRA Highpower Matches
NRA Highpower Matches consist of shooting from
standing, sitting, and prone positions and at
200, 300, and 600 yards.There are several types
of rifles used including the service
rifle(AR-15, M1 Garand, M1A, M1 Carbine,
Springfield, and Enfield). The other type of
rifle used is the Match Rifle.
The Match Rifle is any non-service rifle either
bolt or semi-auto. All rifles used in NRA
Highpower competition are fired with open sights.
As with other precision sports, a great deal of
finesse and concentration is needed to excel at
this shooting discipline.Arizona/Phoenix is home
of the Creedmoor Cup and the Western Games at
the Ben Avery Shooting Complex .All ages
participate in Highpower competition. Arizona
Juniors have consistently been winners at the
National Matches in Camp Perry Ohio.
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ASRPA Hunter Division

• ASRPA supports the hunting sports in Arizona. We
  have many resources available for the hunter.
  ASRPAs Hunting Division Director actually
  works for the US Government as a trapper and
  consultant on various state hunting programs.

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Action Pistol
Action Pistol is only limited by imagination!
This shooting sport is designed to enhance your
self defense instincts and allow you to react
with confidence in an emergency situation. When
you add a well designed situation or scenario,
you have a very fun and fast paced gun game.
Most of the firearms used are the same as one
would carry as an everyday self-defense tool.
Action pistol needs very little equipment to get
started and have lots of safe fun. You will
need a suitable major caliber pistol, a
holster, several extra magazines, eye and ear
protection, and the willingness to perform some
physical exercise. With increased awareness in
self-defense, this sport has skyrocketed in
recent years and with the rapidly expanding
world of concealed carry, should remain one of
the most popular types of shooting sports for
many years.
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Silhouette Shooting
Silhouette Shooting is a popular shooting sport
comprised of fairly easy rules but , like any
other of the precision sports takes years of
practice to master. The object is to knock
steel pigs and chickens off their stand at
various distances. Some matches shoot to 1000
yards . Silhouette matches are shot with
specialized rifles and pistols, with the
preferred firearm having scoped or optical
sights. Like most shooting sports, all ages can
enjoy this discipline.
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Muzzleloading
Muzzleloading or black powder shooting is very
popular among all ages and with both target and
hunting participants. Just about any discipline
listed in our presentation is being shot with
black powder or muzzleloader rifles and pistols.
This sport is not to be confused with Cowboy
Shooting but stands alone among shooters That
enjoy equipment dating back over 300 years. One
of the most popular annual muzzleloader events
occurs in Williams, Arizona. The Bill Williams
Mountain Man competition. Authenticity is the
rule and you can enjoy great food, period
costumes, shooting, axe and knife throwing,
music, and a town that really loves people
coming to visit.
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Cowboy Shooting
Another innovative shooting sport Men, women,
boys and girls reliving the clothing, firearms,
music, and cooking of the wild west. Scenarios
with Old Westthemes abound in a friendly, family
oriented get-together. All ages are
welcome! these are not really matches but EVENTS!
Arizona hosts many of these shoots annually
including the Winter Range.
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Full Auto
Full Auto matches and events are happening almost
every week in Arizona. Most of these matches are
a history lesson into many of the military
firearms that were used in countrys armed
forces. Safety is always first, as is with most
matches and families are usually welcome. If you
attend a match, you will find the participants
eager to explain their firearms and you just
might be able to shoot that favorite machinegun
you have seen on TV for years. The full auto
season culminates with the Big Sandy match in
northern Arizona. The largest machinegun match
in the United States.
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Legislative
ASRPAs Legislative Division is an active
organization in the legislative arena. Many
shooters and citizens of Arizona owe a lot of
their firearm freedoms to the efforts of our
skilled Legislative Response Team. ASRPA is
always on the watch for legislation that would
constitute an assault on your second amendment
rights. When these rights are threatened, we
inform the shooting/hunting community with our
extensive data base. ASRPA is constantly
watching out for YOU, the sport shooter, hunter,
and outdoorsman. Now is always the best time to
join. If you do not help us in this fight their
might not be a second opportunity. Please join
us today!
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