Iowa River Gun Club

Welcome to IowaRiverGunClub.com!

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Iowa River Gun Club (IRGC) Members and visitors:

Welcome to the club’s internet site: www.IowaRiverGunClub.com

Click here to Download a Membership Form.

The main purpose of this site is to keep members informed of what is happening at the club and range. For example: If you check this site regularly you would know the facility was busy on a certain day and time. This would prevent you from planning to work on your shooting skills and then finding out when you arrived at the range that you couldn’t practice.

If you are interested in joining Iowa River Gun Club (IRGC) please download the membership form above. When completed please mail to the IRGC address on the form. A range entry badge will be sent to you in a few days.

The IRGC is located in Marshalltown on Center Street. It is under the North end of the Center Street viaduct. Yes, literally under the viaduct. There is a black door with a IRGC sign above it.

Use the categories on the right-hand side of the page to navigate around the site. If you can't find something that you'd like to see, let us know by sending us an email.

Thanks for checking out the Iowa River Gun Club and we hope you enjoy the new site and come and join us at the range!

IRGC Calendar and Hours

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:00:00 +0000

The IRGC Range is reserved at the following times between November 1st and April 1st for IRGC League Shooting.

MONDAY - 5:30pm - 9:00pm
TUESDAY - 6:30pm - 10:00pm
WEDNESDAY - 9:30am - 1:00pm
WEDNESDAY - 2:30pm - 4:00pm
WEDNESDAY - 5:30pm - 9:00pm

The IRGC Range will be closed for the following upcoming events:

March 24,2012 8:30am - 1:30pm Handgun Class
March 18,2012 8:00am - 2:00pm NRA Conventional Pistol BullsEye 1800

NRA Criteria Classifications

noreply@blogger.com (IRGC Admin) — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 17:14:00 +0000

Number of 50 foot competitive scores needed at each level to advance to the next higher level.

Shots per Target	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	10

Slowfire Targets***	6	6	6	6	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	5	10
Target Score	40	44	48	52	60	62	64	66	68	70	72	76	80	-	-
Timed Fire Targets***	-	-	-	-	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	5	10
Target Score	-	-	-	-	40	46	52	58	64	70	76	80	90	-	-
Rapid Fire Targets***	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	3	3	3	3	3	5*	10
Target Score	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	40	50	60	70	80	275*	285*

* Aggregate score for each 3 stage course. Each course to be fired completely (slow, timed, rapid) before next course is started. Each 3 stage course must meet this score requirement. Qualifying courses need not be fired in succession.

*** Slow Fire - 10 shots in 10 minutes. Timed Fire - Two five shot strings each fired in 20 seconds. Rapid Fire - Two five shot strings each fired in 10 seconds.

Contact IRGC

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 23:41:00 +0000

Please use the below email address to leave any feedback or ask questions about the Iowa River Gun Club.

IRGC Admin

Iowa State Pistol Champions

noreply@blogger.com (IRGC Admin) — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:23:00 +0000

Iowa State Indoor Pistol Championships

Year	Name	Total Score

2010	Paul Porter	?
2009	Paul Porter	?
2008	Paul Porter	?
2007	Paul Porter	1762-62x
2006	Paul Porter	1745-60x
2005	Paul Porter	1746-46x
2004	Paul Porter	1731-54x
2003	Paul Porter	1753-59x
2002	Paul Porter	1753-59x
2001	Paul Porter	1759-61x
2000	Paul Porter	1752-60x
1999	Paul Porter	1731-49x
1998	Paul Porter	1755-59x
1997	Leslie Bacon	1722-45x
1996	Lloyd Stevens	1754-57x
1995	Lloyd Stevens	1735-54x
1994	Leslie Bacon	1713-40x
1993	Leslie Bacon	1713-46x
1992	Larry Krob	?
1991	Larry Krob	1748-74x
1990	Larry Krob	1718-54x
1989	Larry Krob	?
1988	David McGhee?	?
1987	David Frahm	?
1986	David McGhee	?
1985	Phillip Ray	?
1984	Larry Vrienzelaar	?
1983	Kent Bowden	?
1982	Dave Dooley	?
1981	?	?
1980	?	?
1979	?	?
1978	?	?
1977	?	?
1976	?	?

Iowa State Outdoor Pistol Championships

Year	Name	Score

2010	Paul Porter	?
2009	Paul Porter	?
2008	Paul Porter	?
2007	Paul Porter	2655-125x
2006	Paul Porter	2608-114x
2005	Paul Porter	?
2004	Paul Porter	?

NRA Marksmanship Classifications

noreply@blogger.com (IRGC Admin) — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:22:00 +0000

A competitor will be officially classified by the NRA when the total score for minimum of 360 shots has been reported for either indoor or outdoor. However classification averages will be computed only after the total score for a tournament or league has been posted and, therefore, the average may be based on a greater number of shots, but will not be based upon a lesser number. Total scores so reported to the NRA will be posted to the Classification Record for the competitor concerned. When the scores for the stated minimum of 360 shots (or more if this minimum is reached during the scores of any tournament or league) have been so posted, the average score per 10 shot string will be computed. The competitor will be sent an Official NRA Classification Card based on the average so computed and according to the table in Rule 19.15, which classification will become effective the date shown on the card issued by NRA.

Classification	Percentage	30 shots	60 shots	90 shots	180 shots	270 shots

High Master	97+	291+	582+	873+	1746+	2619+
Master	95.0-96.99	285-290	570-581	855-872	1710-1745	2565-2618
Expert	90-94.99	270-284	540-569	810-855	1620-1709	2430-2564
Sharpshooter	85-89.99	255-269	510-539	765-809	1530-1619	2295-2429
Marksman	Under 85	254	509	764	1530	2294

Pistol Group Analysis

noreply@blogger.com (IRGC Admin) — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 20:29:00 +0000

Shot group analysis allows you to determine what you are doing wrong in your shooting. Don't look at this as a negative exercise; this is an opportunity to diagnose a problem. With a sound diagnosis, you can determine a course of action to remedy it.

The following assume a right handed, right eye dominant shooter. For left-handed shooter, reverse the groups. Pay attention to groups, not individual shots.

No Group - Scattered Placement

Possible Causes
1. All problems are evident, nothing specific stands out.
2. Start with natural point of aim, then grip and squeeze the trigger.

Vertical Center Placement

Possible Causes
1. Weak shoulder muscles.
2. Swaying forward and backward causing vertical patterns.
3. Breathing while aiming and firing.

Right Horizontal Placement

Possible Causes
1. Applying extra pressure with thumb.
2. Poor sight alignment, sight is centered but to right of target.

Horizontal Center Placement

Possible Causes
1. Poor stance, resulting in bad natural point of aim.
2. Poor hand grip, resulting in bad natural point of aim.
3. Poor stance, resulting in body sway to the right and left.

Low Right Placement

Possible Causes
1. Snatching the trigger, pulling it and the gun to the right.
2. Slackening the wrist while the pistol fires.

Low Center Placement

Possible Causes
1. Poor concentration.
2. Poor follow through, lowering gun before the shot is away.
3. Poor sight alignment, sight is centered, but too low on target.

High Center Placement

Possible Causes
1. Heeling; applies pressure with the heel of the hand while the pistol fires.
2. Breaking wrist up, pulling pistol up.
3. Poor sight alignment, sight is centered, but too high on target.

Left Horizontal Placement

Possible Causes
1. Increasing grip pressure while shot breaks, bending wrist to left.
2. Relaxing elbow while the shot breaks.
3. Poor sight alignment, sight is centered, but to left of target.

Low Horizontal Left

Possible Causes
1. Pushing the rigger, moving it and the gun to the left.
2. Poor sight alignment, sight alignment is somewhat low and left of target.
3. Applying extra pressue with fingertips and/or pinkie.

High Right Placement

Possible Causes
1. Slackening the wrist while the pistol fires.
2. Heeling; applies pressure with the heel of the hand while the pistol fires.
3. Anticipating recoil.

Low Left Placement

Possible Causes
1. Jerking; applies excessive pressure to trigger, pushing it down and to the left.
2. Canting the pistol to the left and dropping the barrel.

IRGC History

noreply@blogger.com (IRGC Admin) — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 18:02:00 +0000

Club History

National Championship Awards

State Championship Awards

IRGC League Awards

IRGC Club News

noreply@blogger.com (IRGC Admin) — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 20:36:00 +0000

Board Minutes

Gun Shows

Club Rules

Iowa Gun Show Dates

noreply@blogger.com (IRGC Admin) — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 02:42:00 +0000

Cedar Rapids
Hawkeye Downs
Fri 5-9, Sat 9-5, Sun 9-3

Jan 8-10, 2010
Feb 5-7, 2010
Mar 26-28, 2010
Jun 4-6, 2010
Sep 10-12, 2010
Nov 12-14, 2010

Des Moines
Adventureland
Fri 5-9, Sat 9-5, Sun 9-3

Jan 15-17, 2010
Nov 5-7, 2010

Des Moines
Iowa State Fairground
Fri 5-9, Sat 9-5, Sun 9-3

Jan 29-31, 2010
Mar 5-7, 2010
Apr 9-11, 2010
Jun 25-27, 2010
Sep 24-25, 2010
Nov 26-28, 2010

IRGC Range Rules

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 03:15:00 +0000

Safety Rules

No one is permitted forward of the firing line until all guns are unloaded, with actions open and laying safely on the shooting bench.
Handling of guns behind the firing line is not allowed when shooters are at the firing line or down range.
Keep all firearms pointed down range at all times.
Always make sure no one is down range before handling firearms on the firing line.
Eye and ear protection "MUST" be worn by shooters and spectators at all times.

The following handgun calibers are allowed at the Iowa River Gun Club range. The only acceptable rifle caliber is 22LR. Absolutely NO Hi-Power rifles or Shotguns! If you have questions please contact one of the officers for clarification

Metal piercing ammunition is absolutely forbidden.
Use targets made of paper only and such targets must be kept within the target frames at all times. No tin cans, glass of any kind etc. are acceptable targets.
Clean up the range of used targets, spent brass, etc. after each use. Smoking is not permitted on gun club premises. Take pride in keeping the range clean for the next users.
When more than one person is using the range for practice, cooperation and courtesy will prevent problems when changing targets, or performing other activities.
When leaving the range, turn off the furnace, fans and all lights. Check down range to sure "all" lights are off. Close the door tightly being sure it locks.
Vandalism or unsafe practices will absolutely not be tolerated and will result in immediate expulsion from the club!
The range is available to the members for practice at all reasonable hours. Exceptions would be when the club has other scheduled activities. Please see the calendar of scheduled events on this site. You may also check the range bulletin board for a calendar of events.

Violations of range rules should be reported to the executive committee immediately. Disciplinary action may be taken by majority of said committee.

The range belongs to all members and it is the responsibility of all users to practice safe shooting at all times. Courtesy to other shooters is expected. Please take Pride in Your range and help keep it clean at all times. Tools are provided to keep the range picked up so please make an effort to pick up papers and sweep the floor after each use.

Thanks!!!

NRA 1800 Competitions

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:01:00 +0000

Iowa River Gun Club 1800's
January 8, 2012
March 18, 2012

Osage 1800's
December 10/11, 2012
January 28/29, 2012
February 18/19, 2012
March 24/25, 2012

West Liberty 1800's
January 22, 2012
March 11, 2012
April 14/15, 2012