Maryland State Black Powder Championships

Tidewater Muzzle Loaders, Inc.,
Host
Maryland State Black Powder Championships
June 24, 25, and 26 2011
at the
Associated Gun Clubs of Baltimore Range
Marriottsville, Maryland

Hours: Fri. – 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
 Sat. – 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
 Sun. – 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Covered firing line.  There is free camping available on site, however if you desire electric hookup there is a $10.00 per day charge.  Flush toilets, water and shower are available.  If you need to leave a telephone number for emergencies, the number for the range is 410-461-8532.  The nearest accommodation to the range is Forest Motel, 10021 Baltimore National Pike (Rte. 40), Ellicott City, MD 21042, 410-465-2090.

REGISTRATION AND FEES

Register at Stat House
Registration:        $10.00
Aggregate:          $10.00
Re-entry:             $1.50 per target
Protest:                $5.00 (refunded if protest upheld)
Practice Targets:  $0.50

All shooters must pay registration fee.  A junior is anyone who has not reached his/her 16th birthday.  A re-entry is an event in which the shooter is allowed to fire more than one score for record.  The highest score is counted.  Subject to available facilities, NMLRA Rules will prevail in the State Championship Matches.

SHOOTING RULES

Safety glasses and Hearing protection are required.  All loading will be done at the benches behind the firing line.  Sporting black powder or Pyrodex only.  No smoking or alcohol will be permitted near the firing line.  No open powder containers.  Loading is to be done from a powder measure only, not from a flask or a can.  Offhand is defined as standing on both feet with no other portion of the body touching any supporting surface.  The rifle will only be supported by both hands and one shoulder.  The rifle must lay in the palm of the hand.  Handgun matches are to be shot with the gun supported by one hand only.  Bench Rest is defined as any type of rest employing muzzle and elbow support.  (Bench rest, Cross sticks, Over the log, Prone, Kneeling, Sitting, etc.)  Flintlocks and Muskets (with round ball only) are permitted in the Offhand matches.  Revolvers and single shot handguns are permitted in handgun matches.  All relays will be 30 minutes.  Once a record target is fired upon for record, it must be completed in that relay, except bench matches, which are allowed 2 consecutive relays.  If you are unable to complete your shots due to mechanical problems, notify a Range Officer – THEIR DECISION IS FINAL.  Targets must remain unaltered, i.e., no spotters.  Turn in all targets to scorekeepers in the stat house on the day fired.  If not shot on the day purchased, all targets must be initialed by a Range Officer before they may be posted.  No exceptions.  Decisions of the Shoot Committee are final.

SPECIAL NOTES

- Medals will be awarded for first, second and third place aggregate winners
- Medals will also be awarded for first, second and third place re-entry aggregate winners.  To win these entry aggregate medals it is not necessary to re-shoot the entire aggregate, but only those targets you wish to improve your score on;.
- Merchandise prizes will also be awarded to the to 10 winners.  The re-entry aggregate winners will not be eligible for these prizes.  To qualify for these prizes, you must enter at least three of the seven aggregates.  You may enter as many aggregates as you want and the top three aggregate scores will count toward these prizes.
- There will be prizes of black powder, caps and other items of shooters’ interest.
- Due to the low number of competitors in the women and juniors’ matches, we cannot award re-entry medals to those aggregates.  However, ladies and juniors can re-enter their aggregate targets an unlimited number of times to better their score.  Medals will be awarded to first, second, and third place winners.  Prizes will also be awarded.
- Special instructions will be posted at the range regarding the posting of targets.
- All-around Aggregates now consists of any 3 of the first 7 Aggregates.

IT IS THE COMPETITOR’S RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THAT ANY AND ALL AWARDS ARE COLLECTED.

Course of Fire

Match No.              Dist.                Position             Sights                   Shots               Projectile                   Target

FLINTLOCK CHAMPIONSHIP
1.                             25                     Offhand          Open                      5                       Ball                          6-Bull
2.                             50                     Offhand          Open                      5                       Ball                          Big Bull
3.                             50                     Offhand          Open                      5                       Ball                          6-Bull
4.                           100                     Offhand          Open                      5                       Ball                          Big Bull

OFFHAND CHAMPIONSHIP
5.                            25                       Offhand         Metallic                   5                       Ball                           6-Bull
6.                            50                       Offhand         Metallic                   5                       Ball                           Big Bull
7.                            50                       Offhand         Metallic                   5                       Ball                           6-Bull
8.                          100                       Offhand         Metallic                   5                       Ball                           Big Bull

BENCH REST CHAMPIONSHIP
9.  14lb Ltd.           50                        Rest               Metallic                    5                      Ball                            6-Bull
10.14lb Ltd.         100                        Rest               Metallic                    5                      Ball                            Big Bull
11. Unlimited          50                        Rest               Metallic                   5                       Ball                            6-Bull
12. Unlimited        100                        Rest               Metallic                   5                       Ball                            Big Bull

HANDGUN CHAMPIONSHIP 
13.                         25                        Offhand          Open                    10                      Ball/Bullet                   NRA-B8 (P)
14.                         50                        Offhand          Open                    10                      Ball/Bullet                   NRA-B6 (P)

MUSKET CHAMPIONSHIP 
15.                         50                         Offhand          As issued             10                      Minnie Ball                  N-SSA 50yd
16.                       100                         Offhand          As issued             10                      Minnie Ball                  N-SSA 100yd

HUNTER’S CHAMPIONSHIP 
17.                          25                        Offhand          Open                      5                      Ball                             Crow
18.                          50                        Offhand          Open                      5                      Ball                             Groundhog
19.                          50                        Offhand          Open                      5                      Ball                             Running Fox
20.                        100                        Offhand          Open                      5                      Ball                             Standing Bear

 
SMOOTHBORE FLINTLOCK CHAMPIONSHIP
21.                          25                        Offhand           Open                      5                     Ball                              Groundhog
22.                          25                        Offhand           Open                      5                     Ball                              Buffalo
23.                          50                        Offhand           Open                      5                     Ball                              100yd Big Bull
24.                          75                        Offhand           Open                      5                     Ball                              200yd Big Bull

LADIES CHAMPIONSHIP
25.                          25                        Offhand            Metallic                  5                     Ball                               6-Bull
26.                          50                        Offhand            Metallic                  5                     Ball                               Big Bull
27.                          50                         Rest                 Metallic                  5                     Ball                               6-Bull
28.                          50                         Rest                 Metallic                  5                     Ball                               Big Bull

JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP – 14lb. Limit; one gun only
29.                          25                         Offhand           Metallic                  5                     Ball                                Big Bull
30.                          50                         Rest                 Metallic                  5                     Ball                                Big Bull

UNLIMITED SMOOTH BORE CHAMPIONSHIP
31.                          25                         Offhand           Open                     5                     Ball                                Groundhog
32.                          25                         Offhand           Open                     5                     Ball                                Standing Bear
33.                          50                         Offhand           Open                     5                     Ball                                Big Bull
34.                          75                         Offhand           Open                     5                     Ball                                200 yd Bull