REFUSE TO BE A VICTIM DMSC Member Mike Haritan Explains New NRA Program

At the Febru-ary meeting, NRA certified instructor and Club member Mike Haritan presented an overview of a new NRA crime preven-tion seminar--Refuse To Be A Victim-- to gauge the

degree of member interest in the program. The program concept is to help develop personal self-protection plans and tech-niques short of the use of firearms. Mike believes everyone should consider the pos-sibility of, and be prepared to defend them-selves from, a criminal attack. The full four-hour NRA course, using certi-fied instructors and local law enforcement personnel as resources, is aimed at accom-plishing that. Mike noted that attacks can take many forms and occur in many envi-ronments. Situations could include: home security, children and computers, personal security, automobile security, workplace safety, technological security, travel secu-rity, and security for senior citizens and per-sons with physical disabilities.

SPORTSMEN’S NOTES

Official Newsletter of the Dormont-Mt.Lebanon Sportsmen’s Club

MARCH 2012

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Mike Haritan makes his point in his Refuse To Be A Victim program.

DMSC SHORT SHOTS ● The next meeting is March 22. The speaker will be Waterways Conservation Officer Sean Sauserman to talk about restoration of SW PA waterways, Mar-cellus Shale drilling issues and the 2012 trout stocking program. Food will include sloppy joes , pasta salad, and dessert. ● It’s going down to the wire! With two matches left, the DMSC entry in the Pitts-burgh and Suburban Rifle League is tied with Frazier-Simplex for first with a 14-2 record. DMSC is on a seven match win-ning streak, highlighted by a 1483-1481 win against arch-rival Frazier, despite Frazier shying away from a shoulder-to-shoulder confrontation and, instead, us-ing two shoot-ahead and two bank scores as part of its top five. The 2011-12 schedule with match summaries and highlights are in the web edition of the newsletter. ● To get the Black Powder program up and running at full blast, the Black Pow-der Committee is conducting a survey to refine member interest in the various as-pects of the program. Please take time to review and participate in the Survey questionnaire on Page 6. ● Here’s your opportunity to get back in fighting shape. The first work party of the year is April 21. There should be plenty of clean-up work to do, despite the mild-ness of this past winter. We’ll have an email go out shortly outlining the projects and the yard tools, etc, you might want

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Mike says it all comes down to the basic question of what can I do to better protect myself, my family, friends or employees from becoming victimized. He is spread-ing the answer to this question by con-necting with social organizations, govern-mental units, and police departments in the area to set up this NRA seminar to meet the needs of local citizens. If there is enough interest shown by our member-ship, DMSC could host the full NRA semi-nar at a reduced rate for club members and their families, friends, and neighbors. Mike closed with this thought--remember, you can choose to refuse to be a victim. Contact Mike at the points shown below to express you interest.

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to bring, depending on the weather fore-cast. ● It’s unfortunate. The Allegheny County Sportsmen’s League Sportsman of the Year banquet was cancelled because the minimum attendance requirement wasn’t met. Well, we still congratulate our awardee -- Gary Scherer.

● We had over a dozen members attend the Washington county Friends of NRA banquet at the Meadowlands. The story and pictures are in the web edition of the newsletter. ● Get ready for the spring Self Defense Rifle and Handgun Matches on May 12. The specifics as to general safety rules and the respective courses of fire on the last four pages of the newsletter. ● Check you email for an important mes-sage from the Directors. We need a pro-gram manager for the 5-Stand event and additional administrative assistance with the monthly Outdoor Silhouette program. The specifics are very well explained in the March 11 email.

Even after being told during their safety talk about the correct placement of targets on the various ranges, some shooters chose to fasten targets to the 25 yard rail-road tie wall on the upper pistol range. Then they fired and left the premises. A range officer found these remains. Had the shooters been present they would now be looking for another club to join because their membership at DMSC would have been terminated. Respect the facilities and obey the range rules!

ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!?!?

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APRIL 2012

SUN MON TUES WED THUR FRI SAT

1 10:00AM - 3:00PM CVG Black Powder

2 7:00PM Indoor pistol (NMC)

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4 7:00 PSRL (Makeup)

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GOOD FRIDAY

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EASTER SUNDAY

9 7:00PM Indoor pistol (NMC) MPRL Week 14 Last

MPRL

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11 7:00PM PSRL Directors Meeting @DMSC

12 7:30PM Board Meeting

13 7:30AM-5:00PM Envirothon Study Session

14 TROUT SEASON OPENS 9:00AM NRA Highpower

15 11:00AM CMP Rifle Match

16 7:00PM Indoor pistol (NMC)

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23 7:00PM Indoor pistol (NMC)

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26 8:00PM Members Meeting

27 1:30PM-4:00PM(approx) Silhouette Setup

28 9:00AM Outdoor Pistol Silhouette

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30 7:00PM Indoor pistol (NMC)

LEGEND: UPPER RANGES CLOSED

ALL RANGES CLOSED

WORK PARTY

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Dormont-Mt. Lebanon Sportsmen’s Club P.O. Box 12692 Pittsburgh, PA 15241

Next Membership Meeting: March 22, 2012

Speaker: WCO Sean Sauserman Topic: Southwest PA Waterways Restoration,

Drilling Issues, Stocking Program Meal: Sloppy Joes, Pasta Salad, Dessert

MEMBERSHIP CLASSIFICATIONS AND DUES Active (Full-fledged membership) $75.00 per year Senior (65 years old, 10 years consecutive membership) $30.00 per year Intermediate (18 - 21) $30.00 per year Junior (12 - 17) $10.00 per year Initiation fee (one time) $25.00 Computer Gate Card $10.00

AFFILIATIONS:

National Rifle Association

Allegheny County Sportsmen

Washington County Sportsmen

Metropolitan Police Revolver League

Pittsburgh and Suburban Rifle

League

National Shooting Sports Foundation

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

ALLAN JAWORKSI......................... 724-746-7033 ROBERT KIRSOPP…………………724-348-5033

LOU ROMITO ................................. 412-835-6881

GEORGE TAYLOR, IV ................... 412-855-6721

JOHN TUPTA………………………..724-941-1494

BRUCE D. UNGAR......................... 412-343-2256

ELLSWORTH F. VINES.................. 412-343-5752

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: DMSCMembers@gmail.com

(412)831-4857

Newsletter: louromito@gmail.com

MEMBERS ARE EXPECTED TO CARRY THEIR GATE CARDS AND BE ABLE TO IDENTIFY THEMSELVES WHEN ASKED TO BY A RANGE OFFICER OR OTHER MEMBER

EXECUTIVE STAFF GEORGE TAYLOR IV .................................................. PRESIDENT DOUG GAWRONSKI ..........................................VICE PRESIDENT ELLSWORTH F. VINES ..............................................TREASURER ALLAN JAWORSKI ..............................RECORDING SECRETARY BRUCE UNGAR.............................EXECUTIVE RANGE OFFICER

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF LOU ROMITO..……………………………...NEWSLETTER EDITOR BRIAN FINK . ….……………………………...MEMBERSHIP CHAIR

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PISTOL

SUNDAY AFTERNOON INDOOR. This open shoot runs from 12:30PM-3:30, through March. Contact Ted Hildabrand at tkaquariusnetwk@comcast.net or. (724)942-2125 . . MONDAY NIGHT INDOOR (NMC). The first line shoots at 7:00PM. Call the pro-gram leaders, George Taylor (412)344-8750 or Bruce Ungar (412)343-2256, for additional information.

WEDNESDAY MORNING INDOOR SHOOT. This is a new opportunity for air rifle shooters. Dave Faust and Ted Hildabrand will head the Wednesday in-door events. This shoot will run from 10:30AM to noon through March. WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON INDOOR OPEN SHOOT. This program will run 12:00-3:00PM through March. For ques-tions on permissible armory and other de-tails, call Dave at (724)225-9057, or Ted at (724)942-2125.

RIFLE

NRA HIGH POWER. This program will shoot the following monthly schedule: MARCH 10, APRIL 14, MAY 5, JUNE 9, JULY 7, AUGUST 11, SEPTEMBER 1, and OCTOBER 6. John Tupta is the Match Director, Alan Jaworski is the As-sistant Match Director. For information: 724- 941-1494, 724-746-7033, or email teefam@verizon.net CIVILIAN MARKSMANSHIP PROGRAM (CMP). This program shoots on the third Sunday of each month. For information

contact John Tupta at 724-941-1494 or teefam@verizon.net SPECIAL SHOOTS. The Combat Rifle Match concept has expanded and is now designated as the Defensive Weapons Match. On May 12, from 10:00AM to 2:00 the rifle segment of the program will take place. Following that, the pistol segment will be held. PITTSBURGH SUBURBAN RIFLE LEAGUE. The DMSC league champion smallbore team practices every Sunday at 7:00PM. Shooters interested in joining can see captain Dean Trew at practice. BLACK POWDER. Contact Ron Watton, (724)941-5891, or watton2@verizon.net for general information. See the survey on the next page for indicating specific inter-est in a particular aspect of the program.

SHOTGUN

TRAP. The program will resume in the spring. Meanwhile, the hand traps to the left of the trap house are available for use year-round. While originally aiming for a May startup, the mild weather may prompt an earlier resumption of the weekly Tues-day shoots. For information, call Doug Gawronski at 412-531-5043.

SHOOTING OPPORTUNITIES

YOUR EYESIGHT AND HEARING

ARE IMPORTANT.

THAT’S WHY EYE AND EAR

PROTECTION ARE MANDATORY.

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BLACK POWDER MUZZLE LOADING PROGRAM SURVEY The Black Powder Committee is conducting this survey to set up programs for mem-bers interested in the muzzle loading rifle, pistol, musket, and shotgun. These pro-grams will cover both flint lock and percussion firearms, both military and civilian. Once this survey is completed, the Committee will set up an education and orientation meeting to set up various programs of interest. If you have any desire or expertise in setting these programs in motion , please register your interest with one of the Commit-tee members. Thank you for your interest and participation, Following are the potential areas of program development.

FLINTLOCK PERIOD Very early American Colonial era, 1700 French and Indian Wars, 1750 Revolutionary War, 1775 Golden Age , 1800 These programs cover both civilian and military firearms, both smoothbore and rifled.

PERCUSSION OR CAPLOCK PERIOD Post Golden Age and Federal, 1825 Mountain Men Mexican and American Civil War Military (mini-ball) Sporting long rifles (Pennsylvania and Kentucky), patch and round ball

METALLIC CARTRIDGE PERIOD Black powder rifle era Western Wars, 45-70 Trapdoor, . 1875 Spanish American War, 30-40 Krag, 1895 To participate in, record your area of interest in, or discuss any or all of the programs, please contact one of the following Committee members.

FLINTLOCK PERIOD: Bob Nipar, (412) 831-0697 PERCUSSION OR CAPLOCK PERIOD: John Nipar (412)835-7692 Dave Willard (724)941-6620 METALLIC CARTRIDGE PERIOD: Cliff McCoy (724)693-8927 ANY PROGRAM: Ron Watton, Chairperson (724)941-5891

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CIVILIAN MARKSMANSHIP PROGRAM MATCH FEBRUARY 19, 2012

Warmer temperatures with a steady breeze still gave the symptoms of winter, however this could not keep the twenty shooters from their assigned task of another fun shooting day. Welcome to newcomers: Mark Comer, Victoria Comer, Ed Budinsky, and Tyler Filloy – you all shot quite well, seemed to really enjoy it, and we hope that you will visit us again. Top spot (as usual) went to Allan Jaworski sporting a 482-8x; Ted Hildabrand also showing a very respectable 472-13x; Pete Cassini earned top honors in the M1 category with a 448-4x. Nice shooting! The next match is scheduled for March 18th. Come One – Come All! The shooting sports always will provide a great experience.

--Reported by John Tupta

Offhand

Sitting Rapid

Prone Rapid Prone Slow Total

M1 GARAND

Ed Budinsky 52 70 89 174 385

Pete Cassini 78-1x 86-1x 96 190-2x 448-4x

Mark Comer 74-1x 62 69 155 360-1x

Victoria Comer 43 10 65 127 215

Tyler Filloy 30 69 83 130 312

Matt Gillenberger 88 90 69 149 396

Nick Kuzy 59 67 85 179-1x 390-1x

Dale Moore 76-1x 87 77 174-3x 414-4x

M1A

Bruce Long 82 71 89 189-2x 431-2x

Bob Popso 23 49 74 119 265

BOLT ACTION

Dave Burd 85 74 80 182-1x 421-1x

AR-15

John Beck 86-1x 87 85 171-2x 429-3x

Paul Curry 76 83 86 166 411

Ted Hildabrand 89-1x 94-1x 97-3x 192-8x 472-13x

Chris Houlihan 85 92-1x 92-1x 171-1x 440-3x

Allan Jaworski 97 97-2x 93-1x 195-5x 482-8x

Mike Ligman 69 60 79 179 387

Bonnie Popso 50 44 82 169 345

John Tupta 85 90 92 175-2x 443-2x

Tom Wolf 72 80 92-6x 192-4x 436-6x

M1 CARBINE

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Mike Haritan answers questions from the crowd after his overview presentation of

Refuse to Be a Victim.

● From the March meeting of the Wash-ington County Sportsmen’s and Conser-vation League we learn the following: √ The preseason trout stocking has been completed on a number of streams in the county. As of March 1st, all approved trout streams in the county, with the ex-ception of Canonsburg Lake, are closed to fishing until the opening day of trout season, April 14. √ Two male coyotes were taken during the Canonsburg Club’s Coyote hunt on February 18 and 19. √ Keystone Coon Hunters will hold a meat shoot on March 25, beginning at noon. ● Here’s a helpful hint picked up from the 2011 Annual Report of the National Shooting Spots Foundation (NSSF), of which we are a member. The foundation has a You Tube channel that is loaded

with shooting tips in all disciplines. Cur-rently, the channel has about 165 videos covering topics from the basic--how to carry a shotgun--to the advanced--how to calculate MOA at long distances. How popular is the site.? By the end of 2011, more than 2,000,000 viewers had visited the site. Check it out for yourself at

Youtube.com/TheNSSF.

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“Cam and Company”

can be seen live on

NRAnews.com

weekdays 9:00pm

to midnight.

WASHINGTON FRIENDS OF NRA HOLDS ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL FUNDRAISER

Three hundred and twenty people, thirty feet of raffle tickets, good food, and an unexpected visit by Cam Edwards of NRA News made for an en-joyable evening for the more than a dozen DMSC members who attended the 21st Friends of NRA banquet held by the Washington County Chapter. Once again the banquet raised tens of thou-sands of dollars for the support of local youth shooting programs via grants which have di-rectly benefitted DMSC year after year. Our Club underwrote one of the raffle prizes--a Remington 870 shotgun that was won by Bill Holmes.

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DMSC Pittsburgh & Suburban Rifle League Schedule 2011-2012

(All matches begin at 7:00PM. Practices also on Sunday evenings.)

OCTOBER 12. Irwin 1432 at DMSC 1463 19. DMSC 1482 at Clymer 1423 26. Frazier 1482 at DMSC 1480 NOVEMBER

2. DMSC 1483 at Allegheny 1455 9. BYE 16. Murrysville 1463 at DMSC 1475 23. No Match

DECEMBER 7. DMSC 1475 at Green Valley 1441 14. DMSC 1470 at Irwin 1443 21. Clymer 1420 at DMSC 1478 28. No match

JANUARY 4. DMSC 1476 at Frazier 1477 11. Allegheny 1416 at DMSC 1475 18. Bye 25. DMSC 1479 at Murrysville 1470

FEBRUARY 1. Green Valley 1402 at DMSC 1474 8. Irwin 1407 at DMSC 1476 15. DMSC 1474 at Clymer 1395 22. Frazier 1481 at DMSC 1483 29. DMSC 1481 at Allegheny 1447

MARCH 7. Bye 14. Murrysville at DMSC 21. DMSC at Green Valley

DMSC PSRL UPDATE Kudos and Scores From Captain Dean Trew

DMSC 1481 at Allegheny 1447 To Nicholle Benedict with her highest score ever in league action. To Tom Benedict for one his highest scores of the year. To all eight shooters who came out for shooting 290 or better.

Top 5: Dean Trew-298, Nicholle Benedict-297, Tom Gerner-296, Amy Smith-295, Tom Benedict-295.

Frazier 1481 at DMSC 1483 To Tom and Amy on their 298s. To Jason and for coming in cold and mak-ing the top five. To the dozen shooters who came out to make sure Frazier didn’t sneak by with its two shoot-ahead and two bank scores.

Top 5:Tom Gerner-298, Amy Smith-298, Dean Trew-296, Jason Piatt-296, Rick Ja-noski-295.

DMSC 1474 at Clymer 1395 To Matt and Tom on their continued good shooting. To Miles Ford on his 99 kneeling.

Top 5: Matt Piatt-298, Tom Gerner-297, Amy Smith-294, Tom Benedict-293, Fritz Hempelmann-292.

Irwin 1407 at DMSC 1476 To Tom Gerner on his 298. , To Miles Ford and Dave Willard on their excellent 97’s standing. Top 5: Dean Trew -298, Tom Gerner-298, Matt Piatt-294, Tom Benedict-293, Fritz Hempelmann-293.

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NOTES FROM THE FIELD NOTES FROM THE FIELD NOTES FROM THE FIELD NOTES FROM THE FIELD FISH AND BOAT COMMISSION The first day of trout season is March 31 for 18 counties in southeast PA. The rest of the state opens on April 14. In that re-spect, approved trout waters were closed to all fishing (including taking of minnows) from March 1 to 8 a.m. on the opening day of the trout season. Anglers can easily search the trout stock-ing schedules for locations and dates of interest. To make the list, simply go to www.fishandboat.com, click on the link for 2012 Trout Stocking Schedules, select a county and start and end date from the calendars at the top of the page, then press go. The search results will provide you with each body of water within a county that is scheduled for stocking, the section of water, the date, the species of trout, the meeting place and time, the hatchery stocking the section, the regula-tions that apply, and the latitude/longitude number. (PFBC) Executive Director John Arway presented the agency’s 2011 Annual Re-port to the House Game and Fisheries Committee and reiterated that one of the agency’s top goals in its five-year strategic plan is to identify alternative funding sources in order to sustain the agency. The PFBC 2011 Annual Report can be found on the agency’s website at: http://f i s h a n d b o a t . c o m / p r o m o /annualreport/2011ann_rpt.pdf. GAME COMMISSION You can purchase a second spring gobbler tag until midnight on April 20. If you buy the second spring gobbler tag through the PGC website, should expect to wait seven to 10 days for shipping

PGC Executive Director Carl Roe pre-sented the agency’s annual report to the General Assembly, and delivered testi-mony before the House Game and Fisher-ies Committee. The testimony covered such diverse topics as law enforcement accountability habitat and land manage-ment, fee management, various game pro-grams, and personnel pay and retention.

Roe ended his testimony by stating the Game Commission had a very positive year but there are some elements in the strategic plan that could not be accom-plished due to resource constraints. “We know what we need to do to improve con-ditions for wildlife and in turn provide great opportunities for our hunters and trappers. We want to do more. This is not a matter of will but a matter of resources available to get the job done.” To view a copy of the agency’s annual re-port, please visit the Game Commission’s website (www.pgc.state.pa.us), put your cursor on “Resources” in the menu bar un-der the banner on the homepage, then se-lect “Reports/Minutes” in the drop-down menu, then click on “Annual Legislative Reports” and choose “2011” in the listing.

Following up on his commitment to make the workings of the Board of Game Com-missioners more open and transparent, Board of Game Commissioners President Ralph A. Martone announced the Board will be holding public working group meet-ings on Monday, March 26. The meetings, which will begin at 8 a.m., will be held in the auditorium of the PGC’s Harrisburg headquarters. Since most of the public can’t physically get there, the working group meeting will be webcast through the agency’s website (www.pgc.state.pa.us) beginning at 8 a.m.

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1938-39 MOSBERG MODEL 43 .This is a heavy barrel .22 that was used years ago for target. The original sights were removed and a unnamed scope installed. The scope, looks like a Lyman or Unertle, is about 17 inches long with ex-ternal adjustments and is marked 8 power at 200 yards. The gun shoots good and looks good with the only flaw being where the original sights were re-moved. The scope has probably been on the rifle for 70 years and I won't separate them. Contact Bill at ax555@verizon.net, for information and pricing. (03/12). COLT stainless Gold Cup Excellent con-dition $1000 BROWNING CHALLENGER .22(made in 1966)real good condition----$450. Contact Bill at nax555@verizon.net (02/12) COLT "PYTHON" 357 cal. revolver CZ semi-auto (380 cal.) KIMBER CUSTOM TARGET II semi-auto (45 cal.) REMINGTON SPARTAN SHOTGUN SxS (410 ga.) S&W MODEL 22A semi-auto (22 lr) ( w/

The trading post For buying and selling sporting equipment associated with club related activities--

shooting, hunting, fishing, and archery. That means no golf clubs, soccer shoes, weight benches, old tires, personal dating services, etc. ...you get the idea.

The Trading Post is a free clearing house service for DMSC members. We bear no responsibility or liability for accuracy of information, item condition, or reliability of submitter. Mail Trading Post items to DMSC P.O.Box 12692 Pittsburgh, PA 15241, or e-mail to louromito@gmail.com. Indicate whether you want to buy or sell, list the general item, then specific details, and include a contact point, as well as a picture if available. After two issues the item will be removed unless requested otherwise.

WANT TO SELL

red dot scope) S&W MODEL 60 stainless steel revolver (357 mag.) SEARS SHOTGUN 5 shot pump (20 ga.) Prices negotiable. Cash only. Please call Richard Page 412-344-0726 (02/12)

GLOCK MAGAZINES for Models 22, 35.

Polymer Black (.40 S&W); (1) 10-round and

(1) 15-round. $20/each.

.40 S&W AMMUNITION. CCI Blazer

Brass 180 gr., FMJ (50 cartridges); Sellier

& Bellot 180gr. FMJ (40 cartridges); Fed-

eral Personal Defense Jacketed Hollow

Point (10 cartridges). $40 for all.

BIANCHI “CALIFORNIA OUTLAW” STYLE 2-1/4” BELT. Size 34, brown. Car-tridge loops for .357 Magnum/.38 Special. Some wear on belt end. Sells new at $125, will accept any reasonable offer. Contact Stan at (724) 514-7342 or email PSU_Lionbacker@comcast.net (02/12) MARLIN 444P OUTFITTER with factory ported 18 1/2" barrel (new in box). $499. WEATHERBY VANGUARD SPORTER in 257 WBY with factory 3/4" group test target. (new in box) $450. Contact Bernie Bakaitis at 724-255-4119 . (01./12)

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PAGE TWO M77 HAWKEYE RUGER 300 WIN MAG RIFLE , brand new ( 3 shots through it)

• Sporter Edition.

• This is the 2011 model.

• Too much rifle for me as I am no longer hunting and only into target shooting now.

• I still have original packaging, receipt, etc.

• I will let the rifle go for $475...Retail is $929. Includes Scope Rings.

• I will let it go with a Redfield Brand New Scope and a hard case for $525.

Cash only...or check if local. Not willing to ship rifle.

Contact Jason King at 412 526 0345, or

johnjasonking@hotmail.com . (01/12)

The trading post For buying and selling sporting equipment associated with club related activities--

shooting, hunting, fishing, and archery. That means no golf clubs, soccer shoes, weight benches, old tires, personal dating services, etc. ...you get the idea.

The Trading Post is a free clearing house service for DMSC members. We bear no responsibility or liability for accuracy of information, item condition, or reliability of submitter. Mail Trading Post items to DMSC P.O.Box 12692 Pittsburgh, PA 15241, or e-mail to louromito@gmail.com. Indicate whether you want to buy or sell, list the general item, then specific details, and include a contact point, as well as a picture if available. After two issues the item will be removed unless requested otherwise.

WANT TO BUY SMITH & WESSON MODEL 52, call Joe at (412) 835 0386 . (01/12)

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Spring 2012 DMSC Self Defense Rifle and Handgun Matches

Saturday, May 12

10:00 am first shot rifle 2:00 pm first shot handgun

Please show at 8:30/12:30 for setup and mandatory safety briefing.

$6 Entry / each

Enjoy a fun match that gives you a chance to test your favorite

defensive firearm in field positions at silhouette targets.

Any center fire weapon shooting a single projectile is allowed! Including (but not limited to): AR15 · M4 Style Carbines

AK-47 · SKS · FAL · G3 · M1 · M1A Shotguns shooting slugs Pistol caliber carbines Lever action carbines Bolt action rifles

Any sight or optic is allowed!

Iron Sights Red Dots · Lasers Magnified Optics

Match will be conducted at 50 and 100 yards for rifle, and ranges of 10-50 yards for handgun.

80 total rounds each match Course of fire will include:

Movement to firing positions · Rapid fire shooting Support side shooting · Reloads

Malfunction clearance · Shooting around cover Precision fire

Participants MUST pre-register. Contact Allan Jaworski to register

and for more information. 724.746.7033

ajaworski (at) gmail.com

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Spring 2011 DMSC Self Defense Rifle & Handgun Matches

Sunday, May 12, 10:00 am / 2:00 pm

Safety Rules : • All weapons will be treated as loaded at all times

• Fingers off triggers until target is in sights

• All muzzles will be pointed in a safe direction at all times, generally down range.

• Be sure of your target and everything beyond – you are responsible for all rounds fired from your weapon.

• Hearing and eye protection are mandatory

• While “On Deck” or otherwise not firing, firearms will remain UNLOADED (cold) and Empty Chamber Indicators will be used

Equipment: • Any center fire weapon shooting a single projectile is allowed.

• Competitors will require a method of rapid reloading (multiple magazines, etc)

• Any sight or optic is allowed.

• Bipods can be attached, but not deployed or used. Magazines can be used as a rest.

• Shooting mats are allowed.

• No Shooting jackets allowed

• Spotting scopes may only be used to view targets between strings of fire

• Slings (if used) must be attached as designed.

• Holsters can be used to secure unloaded handguns.

• We will be running, shooting offhand, kneeling and prone on the grass. Wear appropriate footwear and clothing for conditions.

Firing Procedure: • All stages – begin standing at low ready, with or without the weapon slung for rifles. • If competitor chooses to use sling for support, “slinging up” must occur during firing time. • Follow loading commands of the match director for each course of fire. • The command to assume your shooting position and begin firing will be “GUN!” • If a reload is required, firearm must be fired dry, then reloaded. No hot reloads. • Reloads must be conducted from the body (pocket or magazine pouch). • Magazine retention is optional. • Each competitor will be assigned a target number, all shots will be delivered to that target for the

entire match. • Each competitor will be assigned a bay firing position. All firing will be fired from your firing position

except as noted, and with other members of your relay. • No sighting rounds will be fired – come knowing your zero. • No Alibi Strings. All saved rounds will remain saved and count as misses. • We will only go down range to score, repair, and change targets.

Any rule not covered here or in the rules briefing is at the discretion of the match director. Course of fire subject to change.

All rules are intended in the spirit of the match and for safety. Have a great time, learn something about your gear and ability, get some quality practice, and

chat it up with some fellow shooters.

16 Self Defense Rifle Match - Course of Fire Stage 1: Offhand - Rapid Fire • Target will be full body silhouette at 50 yards

• 5 rounds in magazine, chamber a round, apply safety

• Fire 5 rounds offhand, reload, fire 5 more rounds – total time 30 seconds

Stage 2: Offhand – Support Side • Target will be full body silhouette at 50 yards

• 5 rounds in magazine, chamber a round, apply safety

• Start with rifle on strong side, transition to support side, fire 5 rounds in 30 seconds

• Repeat for 5 more rounds on command

Stage 3: Malfunction clearance • Target will be full body silhouette at 50 yards

• Relay “on deck” will load 10 live rounds and one dummy round (or spent case) for shooter

• Fire 10 rounds offhand, clearing malfunction as necessary, in 30 seconds

Stage 4: Undercover ● Target will be full body silhouette at 50 yards

• On an empty chamber, insert a magazine with 10 rounds.

• On command, assume the rollover prone or navy prone position, chamber a round and fire 10 rounds while firing UNDER the board (simulates firing under a vehicle) in 60 secs.

Stage 5: Barricade • Target will be partially concealed silhouette at 50 yards

• Insert a magazine with 10 rounds, chamber a round, apply safety

• Fire 5 rounds kneeling from “Strong side” of barricade.

• Transition to weak side, fire 5 rounds kneeling from weak side of barricade.

• Total time is 60 seconds. Failure to use cover will result in a 10 point penalty.

Stage 6: Le Mans • Target will be partially concealed silhouette at 50 yards

• Competitors will insert a magazine with 10 rounds into the firearm with an empty chamber / closed bolt, and ground the weapon facing down range.

• Competitor will begin 50 yards behind firing line, and on command will run to the firing line, chamber a round when in the prone position, and fire 10 rounds in 60 seconds.

Stage 7: Scoot and Shoot • Target will be partially concealed silhouette at 50 yards.

• Start stage on left side of firing position.

• Insert a magazine with 5 rounds. Chamber a round and apply safety.

• On command, fire 2 rounds offhand , drop to the kneeling position and fire 3 rounds.

• Move right side of firing position and drop into the prone position. Reload with 5 rounds and fire remaining rounds at target in a total time of 60 seconds.

Stage 8: Precision Fire - Hostage • Target will be hostage / non-combatant silhouette at 100 yards

• Assume the prone position, on command insert a magazine with 5 rounds

• On command fire 5 rounds, reload with 5 rounds for 10 rounds in 10 minutes

• Hits on non-combatant will be scored at -5 points.

17 Self Defense Handgun Match - Course of Fire Stage 1: Offhand - Rapid Fire • Target will be full body silhouette at 10 yards

• 5 rounds in magazine, chamber a round, apply safety / de-cock

• Firing will be with a two hand grip, beginning from the low ready

• Fire 5 rounds, reload, fire 5 more rounds – total time 20 seconds

Stage 2: Offhand – Strong Side • Target will be full body silhouette at 10 yards

• 5 rounds in magazine, chamber a round, apply safety / de-cock

• Start with handgun in low ready in strong side hand, fire 5 rounds in 10 seconds

• Repeat with an additional 5 rounds

Stage 3: Offhand – Support Side • Target will be full body silhouette at 10 yards

• 5 rounds in magazine, chamber a round, apply safety / de-cock

• Start with handgun in support side hand, on command fire 5 rounds in 15 seconds

• Repeat for 5 more rounds on command

Stage 4: Malfunction clearance • Target will be full body silhouette at 10 yards

• Relay “on deck” will load 10 live rounds and one dummy round (or spent case) for shooter

• Fire 10 rounds with two hand grip, clearing malfunction as necessary, in 20 seconds

Stage 5: Undercover • Target will be full body silhouette at 25 yards

• On an empty chamber, insert a magazine with 10 rounds.

• On command, assume the rollover prone position, chamber a round and fire 10 rounds while firing UNDER the barricade (simulates firing under a vehicle) in 60 secs.

Stage 6: Barricade • Target will be partially concealed silhouette at 25 yards

• Insert a magazine with 10 rounds, chamber a round, apply safety

• Fire 5 rounds kneeling from “Strong side” of barricade.

• Transition to weak side, fire 5 rounds kneeling from weak side of barricade.

• Total time is 60 seconds. Failure to use cover will result in a 10 point penalty.

Stage 7: Le Mans • Target will be partially concealed silhouette at 25 yards

• Competitors will insert a magazine with 10 rounds into the firearm with an empty chamber / closed bolt, and ground the weapon facing down range.

• Competitor will begin 50 yards behind firing line, and on command will run to the firing line, chamber a round when in the prone position, and fire 10 rounds in 60 seconds.

Stage 8: Precision Fire - Hostage • Target will be hostage / non-combatant silhouette at 10 yards

• Round will be fired standing from the low ready

• On command fire 1 round, shooter will have 3 seconds to deliver this shot

• Repeat on command 10 times (each time from the low ready)

• Hits on non-combatant will be scored at -5 points.