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SPORTSMEN’S NOTES
Official Newsletter of the Dormont-Mt.Lebanon Sportsmen’s Club
JUNE 2013
JULY 2013
SUN
7
MON
TUES
1
2
6:00PM - Outdoor
pistol (NMC)
MPRL Week 7
7:00PM-10:00PM Trap range
8
9
WED
3
THUR
4
FRI
5
SAT
6
8:00AM-12:00PM
- NRA Highpower
All Upper Ranges
Closed
Independence Day
10
11
5:00PM - Smallbore
Rifle Practice
7:30PM - Board
Meeting
16
17
18
7:00PM-10:00PM Trap range
5:00PM - Smallbore
Rifle Practice
22
23
24
25
26
27
6:00PM - Outdoor
pistol (NMC)
MPRL Week 10
7:00PM-10:00PM Trap range
5:00PM - Smallbore
Rifle Practice
8:00 - Membership
meeting
1:30PM-4:00PM
(approx)
Silhouette Setup
All Upper Ranges
Closed
9:00AM-4:00PM Outdoor Pistol
Silhouette
All Upper Ranges
Closed
28
29
30
31
9:00AM-12:00PM
- M1 Carbine
Match
6:00PM - Outdoor
pistol (NMC)
MPRL Week 11
7:00PM-10:00PM Trap range
5:00PM - Smallbore
Rifle Practice
6:00PM - Tres
Bandidos
6:00PM - Outdoor
pistol (NMC)
MPRL Week 8
7:00PM-10:00PM Trap range
15
6:00PM - Outdoor
pistol (NMC)
MPRL Week 9
21
8:00AM-3:00PM CMP 200yd Match
All Upper Ranges
Closed
14
1:00PM-3:00PM New Member
Safety/Range
Orientation
12
13
19
20
Work Party
All ranges closed
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DMSC SHORT SHOTS
DMSC Conducts Safety Reviews
• Upcoming Work Parties - Saturday, July 20th
Please attend even if it is only for an hour or two.
• Attorney Benjamin Johns will be the guest at
the June membership meeting to speak about
putting class I and class III firearms in a legal
trust.
• Joe Eori was unable to present at the May
meeting due to an auto accident. Any member
interested in discounts on ATVs should call
Angel’s World of Cycles and ask for Joe Eori Jr.
• DMSC has been working with the Washington
County Conservation District for 20+ years now.
Recently, they requested that they be allowed to
plant 4 trees which are not common to
Washington County on our property so that
during the Environthon, the students would have
an opportunity to see these trees and get
familiar with them. The Washington County
Conservation district paid for the trees and the
planting. The trees were planted on Monday,
May 13, 2013. As part of our community
outreach with the Washington County
Conservation District, we provided a space for
the planting of the trees on our property. The
picture below shows 3 of the 4 trees that were
planted near our Archery Range.
Board appointed Range Safety Officers (RSOs)
will conduct a random series of membership
checks and safety reviews. RSOs will meet with
members and guests while at the firing range.
Each member will be given a green safety card
with important safety information to review,
membership ID’s will be checked, a green
sticker will be affixed to the membership card,
and a copy of the range rules will be made
available. It’s important for all members to
review safe gun handling procedures and to
focus on the safety rules for each range used.
The RSOs will be a wearing a distinctive safety
vest and hat and will only ask for a few
minutes of your time.
KEEP IT SAFE
ALWAYS keep firearms pointed in a safe
direction.
ALWAYS keep your finger off the trigger until
you are ready to shoot.
ALWAYS keep firearms unloaded until ready to
use.
ALWAYS unload, remove the magazine, and
open the action of a firearm when someone is
going down range.
NEVER handle firearms while someone is down
range.
ALWAYS wear proper eye and ear protection at
the range.
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ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE BOARD
Club Violations
During May the following incident was reported to the Executive Range Office. There were several
young shooters on the bench rest range who did not follow range protocol in clearing the range while
retrieving targets and they performed a rapid fire sequence. Following range rule guidelines, a
member who had witnessed the infractions brought this to the attention of the young shooters and
asked them to identify themselves. The matter was then referred to the Executive Range Officer.
During the Executive Range Officer’s investigation, it was discovered that the young shooters were
not members of the club. The young shooters had obtained their father’s card (he is the member)
and were on the grounds unsupervised. During the June Board of Directors meeting, the host
member made a personal appearance to discuss the situation.
The following violations occurred:
Bylaw Section 2.12: Nontransfer of Membership Privileges. Membership privileges are not
transferable or assignable in any manner, and shall cease upon death, resignation or expulsion.
Range Rule: After clearing their firearm, each shooter will declare CLEAR before anyone moves
forward of the firing line.
Range Rule: The safety and behavior of all children and guests is the responsibility of the host
member.
Bench Rest Rule: No rapid fire shooting is permitted. This range is reserved for slow controlled
sighting in and precision shooting.
After a discussion, the Board of Directors believed that this situation was serious enough to warrant
the following consequences:
The member will have his membership privileges suspended thru September 30, 2013.
The two children of the host member, who were involved in the incident, are not permitted
on club property under any circumstances until July 1, 2014.
All members of the club are expected to be familiar with the Bylaws of the Club, the Range Rules,
and to comply with all provisions. Any compromise or self-interpretation with either set of
expectations may result in disciplinary action.
“I did not know” is not an excuse!
DMSC Board of Directors
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UPCOMING SHOOTING OPPORTUNITIES
CMP M1 Carbine Match
The Annual M1 Carbine Match will be held on Sunday July 28, 2013 The course of fire will be 40
rounds plus sighter rounds to be conducted on the 100 Yd. range: 10 rounds Slow Fire Prone, 10
Rounds Rapid Fire Prone, 10 Rounds Rapid Fire Kneeling/Sitting, and 10 Rounds Slow Fire
Offhand. Cost of the event will be $6 for targets with each participant furnishing their own
ammunition. As this is a special match, there will not be an opportunity for first time shooters
to participate. The Match will begin at 10:00A.M. Contact John Tupta at [email protected] or
724-941-1494 for more details.
CMP Special Event
The CMP Program is pleased to announce a special shooting event: an M1 Garand Match and a
Springfield/Vintage Military Rifle Match on the 200 Yd. Range. This event will be held on Sunday
July 21, 2013. There will be two relays each shooting the 30 round Course of Fire: 10 Rounds Slow
Fire Prone, 10 Rounds Rapid Fire Prone, 10 Rounds Slow Fire Offhand. Relay # 1: M1 Garand
Match (9:00 A.M.); Relay #2 Springfield/Vintage Military Rifle Match (10:30 A.M.). The cost for each
relay is $6 (targets only no ammo will be sold). As this is a special event, there will not be an
opportunity for first time shooters to participate. Space on the 200 yd range is limited;
registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact John Tupta at [email protected] or
724-941-1494 for registration and more information. Come out and prep your skills for the CMP
National Matches at Camp Perry.
CMP Junior Rifle Program to Resume in September
The Junior Rifle Program is scheduled to resume on September 10th. This starts with a 7 week
instructional class emphasizing safety and marksmanship basics for new shooters. Additional
coaching & practice available every Tuesday night through March after the 7 week class concludes.
Focus is on juniors (suggested minimum age of 12)
Adult shooters wishing to improve skills can also participate (class size permitting)
You don’t have to be a club member to take this course
NRA Certified Instructors lead the program
Charge of $10 (TOTAL) for 7 week class----includes instruction book, ammo, target rifles, and
all needed equipment
Call Miles Ford (412-833-0813) or Chuck Augenstein (724-941-9538) for additional information and
registration.
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MATCH RESULTS
SHOOTER
M1 Garand 30-06
Chuck Augenstein
David A. Burd
Paul Curry
Michael E. Ligman
Joshua Malezi
Steve Morell1
Tom Morley
Wayne Thompson
Doug Travers
AR-15 .223
Marc Burnes
Theodore K. Hildebrand
Chris Houilahan
Allan Jaworski .22LR
Bonnie Popso
Bob Popso
Ray Nist
John Tupta
PRONE
SLOW
APRIL CMP MATCH
PRONE
SIT/KNEEL
OFFHAND Total
RAPID RAPID
190-2x
179-2x
178-2x
161-1x
163
187-1x
173-1x
130
163-2x
94-1x
83
61
72
85
86
81-2x
97-2
59
88-1x
83
65
71
60
84
86
69
45
94-1x
83
66
66
75
88
88
61
44
466-5x
428-4x
370-2x
370-1x
383
445-1x
428-3x
357-2x
311-2x
199-12x
197-7x
185-6x
196-11x
160
176-1x
190-1x
151
94
93-1x
96
100-7x
86
80
96-4x
86-1x
94
93-1x
87-1x
93-1x
74
81
90-1x
84-1x
87
80-1x
85-1x
92-2x
79
68-1x
85-1x
85-1x
474-12x
463-10x
453—8x
481-21x
399
405-2x
461-7x
405-3x
Chill early morning with gradual warm up to approach 60. Plenty of good sunlightbut some variable and
shifting breezes, Chuck A. seems to have his M1 in tune for the CMP Games at Camp Buttner and the
mouse guns are roaring. With AJ in the lead with his popgun, Marc B. and the rest of the herd are closing. It
was a fine day for a rifle match.
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MAY CMP MATCH
SHOOTER
PRONE
SLOW
PRONE
RAPID
SIT/KNEEL
OFFHAND Total
RAPID
83
87-1x
76
29
93-1x
85-2x
64
89-1x
57-1x
74
59-2
50
81
74
15
81
26
72
62
10
82-1x
69
39
75
328-4x
414-2x
347-3x
263
456-5x
384-2x
279-1x
431-4x
95-1x
79
84-*2x
444-4x
93-2x
86
79-1x
97-3x
98-2x
95-1x
82
74
81
98-3x
88
56
69
90
90
462-7x
381
392
466-11x
481-6x
90-1x
91
85-1x
448-2x
M1 Garand and M1A .30-06/.308
Ezekiel Braun
162 -3x
David Burd
181-1x
Jeremy Cheatwood
150-1x
Kurt Chebaroris
141
Theodore K. Hildabrand 196-3x
Joshua Malezi
156
Ronald J. Orth
161-1x
John Tupta
186-3x
Bolt Action Magazine Fed
Michael E. Ligman
186-1x
S-C '03A3
AR-15 .223
Steve Morelli .22 LR
186-4x
Bonnie Popso
157
Bob Popso
170-3x
Gary R. Scherer
198-8x
Stephen Tupta
195-1x
M1 Carbine
Bruce Long
182-1x
A great day for a rifle match. Good light- light breezes- moderate temperature. When Stephen Tupta goes
back to school maybe somebody else will have a chance.
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ANTIQUE RIFLE MATCH May 5, 2013
Shooter
Bruce Unger
Ray Nist
Dale Moore
Dave Willard
Ted Hildebrand
Nick Kuzy
Pete Cassini
Nelson Slow
Rifle
1903A3 Springfield
1903A3 Springfield
1903A4 Springfield
1903A1 Springfield
1903A3 Springfield
1903A3 Springfield
1903A3 Springfield
1903A3 Springfield
Offhand
87
86
75
86
85
84-1X
73
37
Sitting
94-1X
89-1X
87-1X
88
63
78
78
0
Prone
Rapid
97
96-2X
95
90
87-1X
97-3X
92-1X
42
Prone
Slow
186-7X
192-6X
192-4X
188
197-10X
173-5X
189-1X
138-1X
Total
464-8X
463-9X
449-5X
442
432-10X
432-9X
432-2X
217-1X
What a beautiful day! Eight shooters basked under a nice blue sky with very comfortable temperatures on
this yearly spring event. Even though this was not a Springfield match the 1903A3 Springfield rifle seemed to
be the rifle of the day! (Any antique rifle is welcome in this match) It was a great day and everyone enjoyed
the camaraderie. Despite everyone`s cordial demeanor the competition was fierce but the match winner was
non-other than Bruce Unger shooting SURPLUS Greek ammunition, WAY TO GO BRUCE!, with Ray Nist
right on his heels. Ted Hildebrand has to be congratulated for his Slow Prone score of 197-10X! Everyone
needs to keep in mind these are WWI rifles that were made well before most of us were born. I want to
THANK everyone who came out and competed and helped with the match because without the effort of a
number of individuals events like this would not happen. I hope to see you all in the fall. Thank-you
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JUNE NRA HIGH POWER
OFFHAND
RAPID –
SITTING
RAPIDPRONE
SLOWPRONE
C. AUGENSTEIN
78-1X
92-1X
80
158-2X
M. FORD
J. MADAR
D. WILLARD
EXPERT
M. BURNES
T. MORLEY
D. NOBLE
G. SCHERER
S-SHOOTER
T. HILDABRAND
B. LONG
J. TUPTA
S. TUPTA
T. VRABEL
MARKSMAN
R. NIST
B. POPSO
T.WOLF
93-2X
88
94-2X
98
97-3X
8
96
87-1X
71
196-8X
187-4X
178-5X
88
93-1X
84-1X
68
87
91-1X
86-1X
92-1X
91
98-3X
92
99-6X
184-3X
195-5X
182-3X
189-2X
86
83-1X
90
91-2X
91
92-1X
97-2X
91
95-1X
87-1X
88-2X
98-3X
93
96-2X
93
179-3X
181-4X
178-2X
189-8X
175-4X
87-1X
60
77-1X
98-1X
47
87
90-1X
51
87
185-4X
101
187-1X
NAME
MASTER
Good Weather and Good Times drew the 16 shooters to come out for the June High Power Match. A big
welcome to new shooter David Noble – we hope to see you at more matches in the future. Miles Ford
continues to exhibit his polish as a shooter with the top honors by scoring a 483-10X. Also posting nice
scores were Tom Morley (477-10X) and Stephen Tupta (471-13X). All shooters are welcome to start
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MAY WORK PARTY
Thanks to all
who attended
the May work
party.
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Dormont-Mt. Lebanon Sportsmen’s Club
P.O. Box 12692 Pittsburgh, PA 15241
Next Membership Meeting: June 27, 2013 at 8pm
Topic: Class I and class III firearms trusts.
EXECUTIVE STAFF
GEORGE TAYLOR IV ...................................................PRESIDENT
THEODORE K. HILDABRAND ........................... VICE PRESIDENT
ELLSWORTH F. VINES .............................................. TREASURER
NICK KUZY..……………………………..RECORDING SECRETARY
BRUCE UNGAR............................. EXECUTIVE RANGE OFFICER
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
MARC BURNES……..……………………...NEWSLETTER EDITOR
BRIAN FINK . ….……………………………...MEMBERSHIP CHAIR
MEMBERSHIP CLASSIFICATIONS AND DUES
Active (Full-fledged membership)
Senior (65 years old, 10 years
consecutive membership)
Intermediate (18 - 21)
Junior (12 - 17)
Initiation fee (one time)
Computer Gate Card
AFFILIATIONS:
National Rifle Association
Allegheny County Sportsmen
Washington County Sportsmen
Metropolitan Police Revolver
League
Pittsburgh and Suburban Rifle
League
National Shooting Sports
Foundation
$75.00 per year
$30.00 per year
$30.00 per year
$10.00 per year
$25.00
$10.00
CLUB DIRECTORS
ROBERT L. ATKISON .....................724-941-5882
CHARLES R. AUGENSTEIN, II ......724-941-9538
GEORGE A. DIETZ .........................412-344-4027
DOUG GAWRONSKI ......................412-531-5043
THEODORE K. HILDABRAND ........724-942-2125
ROBERT KIRSOPP…………………724-348-5033
NICK KUZY…………………………..724-942-4686
GARY SCHERER …………………..724-809-7358
GEORGE TAYLOR, IV ....................412-855-6721
JOHN TUPTA………………………..724-941-1494
BRUCE D. UNGAR .........................412-343-2256
ELLSWORTH F. VINES ..................412-721-9632
RONALD J. WATTON .....................724-941-5891
DAVE WILLARD…………………….724-941-6620
KEN ZUPKOW………………………724-941-8367
SANCTIONED BY:
Department of Civilian
Marksmanship
Pennsylvania Rifle and Pistol
Association
United States Revolver
Association
CLUB COMMUNICATION
Club Web Site:
www.mdi.net/dml
Club House Phone:
(724)745-9794
Membership Inquiries:
[email protected]
(412)831-4857
MEMBERS ARE EXPECTED TO CARRY THEIR GATE CARDS AND BE ABLE TO
IDENTIFY THEMSELVES WHEN ASKED TO BY A RANGE OFFICER OR OTHER MEMBER
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SHOOTING OPPORTUNITIES
PISTOL
MONDAY NIGHT PISTOL (NMC). The
first line shoots at 6:00 PM (Outdoor). Call
the program leaders, George Taylor (412)
855-6721 or Bruce Ungar (412)343-2256,
for additional information.
NRA HIGH POWER. The 2013 season
has begun. The program shoots the first
or second Saturday of every month at
9am. Shooters should arrive at 8am. For
information contact John Tupta at 724-941
-1494 or [email protected]
OUTDOOR PISTOL SILHOUETTE
This fires the 4th Saturday of the month at CMP M1 CARBINE MATCH
9am April—September. Contact George Sunday, July 28 @ 10 am. Contact John
Taylor for details (412) 855-6721
Tupta at [email protected] or 724-9411494 for more details.
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON INDOOR
OPEN SHOOT. Ted Hildabrand and Dave CMP SPECIAL MATCH
Faust head the Wednesday indoor shoots. Sunday July 21 @ 9am. M1 Garand and
This program will run 12:00- 3:00PM from Vintage Military rifle matches. Contact
October through March. For questions on John Tupta at [email protected] or 724permissible armory and other details, call 941-1494 for registration and more
Ted at (724)942-2125, or Dave at (724) information.
225-9057.
PITTSBURGH SUBURBAN RIFLE
LEAGUE. Our champion smallbore team
practices every Sunday at 7:00PM.
RIFLE
Shooters interested in joining can see
WEDNESDAY MORNING INDOOR AIR captain Dean Trew at practice.
RIFLE SHOOT. Scheduled for 10:30AM 12:00, this program precedes the open CMP JUNIOR RIFLE PROGRAM
shoot. For questions on permissible The Junior rifle program resumes
armory and other details, call Ted September 10th. Call Miles Ford 412-833Hildabrand at (724)942-2125, or Dave 0813 or Chuck Augenstein 724-941-9538
for additional information and registration.
Faust at (724)225-9057.
SHOTGUN
CIVILIAN MARKSMANSHIP PROGRAM
(CMP). The program shoots on the third
Sunday of each month. For information TRAP. The formal Tuesday night program
contact John Tupta at 724-941-1494 or is over. The hand traps to the left of the
[email protected]
trap house are available for use year
round.