WHAT: This is a three (3) day shoot. Side events, to be held on Friday afternoon, September 4th, will include a Wild Bunch Match. This match will involve two (2) single action revolvers, one (1) 1911 style pistol (no compensators or optic sights) with two (2) clips, two(2) lever action pistol caliber rifles, and one pump action shotgun (model 1897 or 1912) and will cost $2.00 (One Stage).Other side matches include Speed Rifle & Pistol.($1.00 each). Two man team event will be $2.00 each shooter. Also on Friday afternoon long range shooting will be available for 200-yard single shot rifle in blackpowder or smokeless (all lead bullets required) This match will be informal with no awards and no charge. A safety officer will be on hand. Trader Dave will be puttin on his night time Blackpowder match on Friday Evening as well!
The main event is a 5-stage cowboy action match, three stages to be shot on Saturday, September 5th, and two stages to be shot on Sunday, September 6th. Each Stage will require four (4) single action revolvers, two (2) lever action rifles (pistol caliber), and one (1) shotgun with no less than eight (8) rounds per stage.
WHERE: High Point Gun Club, 31 miles south of Milan, IL, or 7 miles north of Monmouth, IL, on US 67 to 270th Ave. Drive west on 270th Ave. for 4 miles to 40th St. Proceed north, and turn at the first driveway on the right. (watch for signs) Address for Gun Club: 2721 40th St. Little York 61453
WHEN: September 4th, 5th and 6th 2009. COST: $65.00 Spouse s/o with registered shooters $55.00 each, Young Guns $25.00 each.
SHOOTING CATEGORIES: (SEE BELOW)
AWARDS: Trophies for 1st place High Men and High Lady will be a silver belt buckle. Engraved Plaques will be awarded for the top three shooters in all categories. Awards will be presented after shooting is finished on Sunday. NOTE: If you win your category and want a silver buckle we can order you one at our cost. NOTE: We are not able to furnish buckles, this year for every class due to the increase in categories.
FOOD: Lunch is provided free for registered shooters at the range on both days. Guests may purchase meals at the range. Breakfast will be available for purchase both days. Friday night we have Tacos available (donation). Saturday night will feature a steak fry with all the fixins at a cost of $16.00.
VENDOR: TO BE ANNOUNCED
ALL SASS RULES APPLY: Need not be a SASS member to compete, proper cowboy dress is required. Gun handling is allowed in designated safety areas only, no ammunition handled in safety areas. All pistols must be worn holstered and empty, long guns carried muzzle up and actions open, or on cart with actions open at all times. All shooters and spectators are required to wear eye and ear protection while on the range. NO ALCOHOL until after your match or side events are concluded.
SCHEDULE: FRIDAY Side Matches will start at 11:00 AM. SATURDAY: 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM, check-in for pre-registered shooters & walk-in registrations. Walk-in registration closes promptly at 8:30 AM. SATURDAY.Shooters meeting: 8:45 AM sharp, shoot at 9:00 AM. SUNDAY shooters meeting at 9:15AM, shooting starts at 9:30 AM.
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ADVANCE ENTRY ENCOURAGED AS REGISTRATION IS LIMITED: ALL ENTRIES MUST BE MAILED TO DAN PORTER, POSTMARKED BY AUGUST 23rd, 2008. NO TELEPHONE REGISTRATION ALLOWED! Be sure you indicate on the bottom of the registration form the person with whom you must shoot, (sharing guns, carts, etc.).
LODGING AND DIRECTIONS: Contact Dan Porter by phone at (309) 734-2324 or 309- 224-8251 or by e-mail at dporter@maplecity.com for directions, information, and special pricing on lodging. Limited camping is available. Map To Shady Creek.
CAMPING: As our local power Company has raised their rates by 55% we will have a donation jar to help defray costs..
Please make checks payable to: High Point Gun Club. Return this portion with entry fees for total amount to: Dan Porter P.O. Box 812 Monmouth, IL. 61462. Please write legibly. Make copies of this announcement for your friends!
ALIAS:_______________________________________________
SASS NUMBER:_______________________
FULL NAME:_______________________________________________________________
STREET ADDRESS:_________________________________________________________________________
CITY & STATE:________________________________ ZIP CODE:_____________
HOME PHONE: ___________________________ E-MAIL:__________________________________
CHECK ONE: MENS___ LADIES___
COWBOY/GIRL___ WRANGLER ___ 49ER ___ DUELIST ___ FRONTIER CARTRIDGE ___ FRONTIERSMAN___ CLASSIC COWBOY ___ SENIOR ___ ELDER STATESMAN___ GRAND DAME___ YOUNG GUN___ SENIOR DUELIST___ GUNFIGHTER ___ F.C.GUNFIGHTER___FRONTIER CARTRIDGE DUELIST___ SILVER SENIOR ___B WESTERN ___ PALE RIDER___
MUST SHOOT WITH:________________________________________________________
COSTS: Advance registration $65.00 (noon meals included for registered shooters) ________________
Spouse of registered shooter $55.00 ________________
Junior shooter $25.00 ________________
Saturday Evening Steak Fry $16.00 each ______ @ $16.00 = ________________
TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED: $_______________