Beaumont Hamel Shoot
Match will consist of 6 stages, and consists of a mixture of rifle and pistol courses themed around WWI & WWII. Match will consist of a mix of speed and accuracy and will be scored via the following scored stages:
● Stage 1 - Rifle Marksmanship
● Stage 2 - Mad Minute
● Stage 3 - Storm the Beach
● Stage 4 - Pistol Marksmanship
● Stage 5 - Sgt. York
● Stage 6 - Over the Top
Must be Bolt Action for eligibility in Mad Minute Award Lunch Included around Noon
First Shots at 10am Sharp
Divisions are CLASSIC and OPEN
● Classic: Any military firearms before 1970 that are iron sighted only
● Open: Any firearm of any caliber.
● Revolvers will get a difficulty bonus on pistol stages to equalize out results
Stage 1 - Rifle Marksmanship (20 Rifle Rounds, Limited, 2x 60s Max)
Stage is based on the USMC Rifle Qualification target shot at 25m. Shot as 2 Strings
● 1st String is 1 round on each of the 10 silhouettes using only a front rest.
● 2nd String is 1 round one each of the 10 silhouettes unsupported off elbows
only, slings may be used
Maximum allowable time per string is 60s, all shots fired after 60s will not count for score
Stage 2 - Mad Minute (5-25 Rifle Rounds, Unlimited, 60s Max)
Stage is based on the old british army drill for rapid fire. As many hits as the shooter can score in 60s. Starting with rifle loaded to a maximum of 5 rounds, using only front rest on 100m gong.
Stage 3 - Storm the Beach (4-8 Rifle Rounds, 12 Pistol Rounds, Unlimited, Timed)
2 Gun stage using rifle and pistol. Starting at the VTAC barricade, engage the 100m steel gongs with 2 hits each. Optional 2 hits on each of the 200m gongs for bonus points (10 per hit). Table rifle and proceed to pistol shooting box. Clear the plate rack and finish off the last hard target with 6 shots.
Stage 4 - Pistol Marksmanship (24 Pistol Rounds, Limited, Fixed String Times)
Based on the USMC Pistol Qualification, shot as a series of 7 Strings:
● 1st String - 2 shots on 7yd target, Max of 5s
● 2nd String - 2 shots on 7yd target, 1 shot on Small 7yd target, Max of 7s
● 3rd String - 2 shots on 7yd target, Mandatory Reload, 2 shots on 7yd target,
Max of 9s
● 4th String - 2 shots on 15yd target, Max 6s
● 5th String - 2 shots on 15yd target, 1 shot on Small 15yd target, Max of 9s
● 6th String - 2 shots on 15yd target, Mandatory Reload, 2 shots on 15yd target,
Max of 12s
● 7th String - 6 shots on 25yd target, Max of 40s
All shots fired after the maximum allowable time per string will not count for score All strings started from low ready for all shooters
Stage 5 - Sgt. York (5 Rifle Rounds, 10 Pistol Rounds, Unlimited, Timed)
Based on the historical scenario where Sgt. York was able to capture a German line single handed. Starting prone through port, engage each of the 5 paper targets with rifle, 1 round each. Proceed forward with a cleared rifle to pistol box, engage the 5 targets with 2 pistol rounds each.
Stage 6 - Over the Top (12 or 18 Pistol Rounds, Unlimited, Timed)
Starting at the base of the flagpole stage rifle with bayonet fixed in hands, pistol staged on table downrange. On buzzer proceed to engage bayonet target and table rifle. Once tabled proceed to engage pistol targets with 2 rounds each. From behind table, throw 2 “grenades” into designated area downrange, if a “grenade lands in the designated area, all forward targets only require 1 hit each, otherwise all targets receive 2 hits each.
Match Fee 20$ Includes Lunch, Total Round Count is 58 Rifle Rounds & 64 Pistol Rounds. Any combination of firearms can be used, emphasis for older military guns (SKS is a great option). If you’d like to borrow a rifle/pistol, reach out to evan.kearley@gmail.com and I can hook you up with something neat along with ammo!
Registration at main club house, 9am registration, starting for 10am
Archery provides both a 3D animal course that winds through the forest, and a 20-90 meter target range. The archery group shoots indoors during the winter at 18 meter targets.
A 15 stall outdoor rifle range that provides an excellent opportunity for air rifles, handguns, and long guns from 50-200 yards. The outdoor pistol range features 12 shooting stalls with target stands set at 20-25m.
Offers 4 Trap Fields each with automatic clay target throwers & automated voice release systems.
Features 15 shooting stations along a groomed trail through the forest. We offer a wide variety of manual and electric clay target throwers
Using the clubs Pistol ranges, the IDPA offers shoots that simulate self-defense scenarios and real life encounters.
Offers a dynamic shooting sport where the principles of accuracy, speed, and power are balanced using a unique scoring system.
Juniors are welcomed to engage in a series of programs designed to teach safe and responsible shooting. Opportunities exist for young people to acquire a license and participate in Club events either as individuals or as members of the Junior Group.
Our Club's Conservation Mandate
Archery provides both a 3D animal course that winds through the forest, and a 20-90 meter target range. The archery group shoots indoors during the winter at 18 meter targets.
A 15 stall outdoor rifle range that provides an excellent opportunity for air rifles, handguns, and long guns from 50-200 yards. The outdoor pistol range features 12 shooting stalls with target stands set at 20-25m.
Offers 4 Trap Fields each with automatic clay target throwers & automated voice release systems.
Features 15 shooting stations along a groomed trail through the forest. We offer a wide variety of manual and electric clay target throwers
Using the clubs Pistol ranges, the IDPA offers shoots that simulate self-defense scenarios and real life encounters.
Offers a dynamic shooting sport where the principles of accuracy, speed, and power are balanced using a unique scoring system.
Juniors are welcomed to engage in a series of programs designed to teach safe and responsible shooting. Opportunities exist for young people to acquire a license and participate in Club events either as individuals or as members of the Junior Group.
Our Club's Conservation Mandate
