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We would like to thank UniqueTek for their stage sponsorship of the 2012 Patriot Match.

It could be a legal purchase. I'm not sure of Fl laws. Remember, federal law states an FFL can't transfer a handgun to anyone under 21. However, federal law doesn't require purchases go through an FFL. If FL law doesn't require an FFL, a Face to Face transaction is fine.

We'd like to thank Shooters Connection for sponsoring the 2012 Patriot Match.

Ask some of the area match directors. If there's interest, they may be willing to schedule one. It's not that difficult to set up. We've run them before because someone emailed and asked if we could. Long drive from Jersey to Lewistown, but we'll likely run another before the year is over, if for no other reason than because I'd like to shoot one in cooler weather....

We now have over 100 registered competitors. However, there is still space available for those of you who haven't yet registered. Online registration will be open for about another two weeks, or until the match reaches capacity, whichever comes first.

We would like to thank Springfield Armory for sponsoring the Patriot Match again this year.

We would like to thank AP Tactical and H D Peffer's Army & Navy for sponsoring the 2012 Patriot Match.

Patriot Match Shooters: The weekend of the match, September 28, 29 and 30 is Penn State’s parents weekend. Hotels are filling up quickly. We were able to secure a discounted rate at the Quality Inn, 717-248-4961 which is about 10 minutes from Lewistown Pistol club. I could not secure a discount from the Super 8 (717-242-8888), which actually has a 2 night minimum for that weekend. Competitors can obtain a double for $109+tax and a single for $99+tax. Match staff can get a double for $99+tax as they will be staying 2 nights. Rooms are going quickly so if you are planning on getting one, call NOW. If those fill before you get a room, the next closest hotels are: BEST WESTERN Nittany Inn Milroy 5 Commerce Drive, Milroy, Pennsylvania 17063-8104 Phone: 717/667-9595 | Fax: 717/667-9596 Econo Lodge 29 Stop Plaza Drive, Mifflintown, PA 17059 Phone: (717) 436-5981 Fax: (717) 436-5734 For those who would prefer to camp the closest campground to the range is: WaterSide Campground and RV Park 475 Locust Road Lewistown, Pennsylvania 17044 1-717-248-3974 A little further away, but still within a reasonable drive is: Buttonwood Campground Mexico, Pa

That's not surprising, actually. If it's going to happen, can we first redraw the line and include Philly in NJ? Even if it's not going to happen, can we still redraw the line?? Many of us in PA would pay you guys to take it.....

We'd like to thank Moyer's Cast Bullets for sponsoring a stage of the 2012 Patriot match. Moyer's Cast Bullets 230 Madisonburg Pike Madisonburg, PA 16852

We'd like to thank two more sponsors. First, D-Lead signed on again this year to sponsor the match. www.esca-tech.com Parson's Auto Sales and Salvage will be sponsoring a stage this year. Parson's Auto Sales and Salvage 3760 Old Stage Rd McClure, PA 17841 717.543.5250

We would like to thank M-Pro 7 for sponsoring the 2012 Patriot Match. http://www.mpro7.com/

I think most clubs welcome new competitors. The biggest thing when getting started is to try and forget about the timer. Focus on safety and shooting the stage without penalties. After you gain experience, speed will come. I would contact the match director ahead of time, letting him/her know you're interested in getting started, and see how the club handles new competitors. Many will just have you show up at a match, and squad you with someone who can advise you, and answer any questions you may have. Others have a "new shooter" class they require before you can shoot your first match with them.

We would like to thank Predator Tactical for once again sponsoring the Patriot Match.

As far as getting classed, the two sports do it differently. For USPSA, generally each match will include 1 classifier stage. You need to shoot 4 distinct classifier stages to get your initial classification. After your initial classification, you are continually updated based on the best 6 of your most recent 8 unique classifier stages. USPSA has a book of classifier stages, and clubs pick which ones they want to run each match. Some clubs will run a "classifier match" where all stages of the match are classifier stages. This allows you to get your classification much faster. The last year we ran USPSA at my home club, we ran one of those, and an IDPA classifier on the same day. IDPA has their own classifier course of fire. It's 90 rounds and is the same for everyone. Some clubs will run it instead of a regular match, some mix it into their regular match, others will run it in addition to their regular match. My home club usually runs it in addition to our regular match. Both officially require that you be a member to become classified. According to IDPA rules, you're supposed to be a member to even shoot a match, after your first one. I know not all IDPA clubs enforce either of those rules, though.

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It's mostly just gun forum people who insist on only calling them magazines. Clip is a very common term in the general public, and is even used by firearms manufacturers. For instance here Remington refers to one as a magazine clip.

The Lewistown Pistol Club is proudly hosting the 2012 Patriot Match!! This is a sanctioned IDPA match consisting of 11 stages held on September 29 and 30, 2012. There will be one session per day and each session will be limited to 60 competitors. Registration is being handled via the NEPA IDPA scores website, and is now OPEN. Note, we do have some staff slots remaining. Staff will shoot on Friday, September 28. If you have any questions about staffing the match, ask before registering. If you're experienced staffing a major match and are interested, just mark the box for general staff or SO when you register.

We will be hosting 3 multigun matches this year. Match dates are May 13, July 8 and October 14. Registration is now open for the May 13th match. It will be 5 stages, I'm not sure of round counts yet. Match fee is $40. I am doing this as a fundraiser to help offset our legal fees associated with the lawsuit brought against us by our neighbor. There is no payout, it is just to shoot for fun and bragging rights. To register for this match email [email protected]. Updates will be provided as information becomes available. Match and club information is available on the club's website.

It's a .22lr bulls-eye pistol match. Shot on our 50 foot indoor range. I don't personally shoot it often, so I couldn't give great detail. I know there's several strings of fire, from "slow fire" which is 10 shots in something like 10 minutes to rapid fire which is more like 5 rounds in 10 seconds. I know the course of fire is 90 rounds.

Match to be held at: Lewistown Pistol Club 25 RIDGERUNNER LN LEWISTOWN PA 17044 Entry Fee: $20 Date: Sunday, March 25, 2012 TIME: 9:00 A.M. – FIRST RELAY 11:00 P.M. – SECOND RELAY 1:00 P.M. – THIRD RELAY 3:00 P.M. – FORTH RELAY Contact: Jerry Ford [email protected] to reserve your spot on a relay. More information available at www.lewistownpistolclub.com

Registration is still open for this match, until August 13th. We're getting close to 100 registered competitors. Come out and join in the fun.

Yankee 3600 “Police L Match” Sponsored by the Lewistown Pistol Club Saturday & Sunday, September 10 & 11, 2011 Location: Tournament will be held three miles west of Lewistown, Pa., on Big Ridge Rd. Follow signs from Bratton Ave., Lewistown. Time: 9:00 A.M. - first relay Guns: .22 Cal. and any center fire pistol Course of Fire: (for each gun) 20 shots Slow Fire (2courses of 10 shots in 5 mins.) 30 shots Police L (10 slow, 10 timed, 10 rapid) 20 shots Timed Fire (2 courses of 2-5 shot strings in 20 sec.) 20 shots Rapid Fire (2 courses of 2-5 shot strings in 10 sec.) Target: Police L (10 ring is size of black on standard rapid fire target). All matches will be shot from 25 yards. Note: Match will be fired rain or shine! The Lewistown Pistol Club’s firing line is covered. Scoring: Lewis System (No classification needed) Food and Drink: Gun Club will be hosting Dinner at the conclusion of the match on Saturday. Doughnuts, coffee and lunch will be available. No Donation Can!!! All food and coffee free. Fees: One match for $30.00 Two matches for $40.00 or all four matches for $55.00 Team match fees are $5.00 per shooter (fired 2 man/woman team) Early Registration Registration received before August 31 will receive $5.00 discount Late Registration. Those Registering the day of the match pay $5.00 late registration fee. More information and the registration form is available at http://www.lewistownpistolclub.com at the "Yankee 3600" tab.

Here's a couple snippets from the rulebook for ya. The entire book is linked from the front page of www.idpa.com, available as a .pdf --------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Non-IDPA-Legal Modifications for Shotguns The following modifications are NOT ALLOWED on any shotgun. A. No Bi-pods B. No Laser aiming devices. C. No compensators. D. No speedloaders or detachable box magazines. ------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Stock Service Gun (SSG) B. Shotgun: Pump only in 12 or 20 gauge, with iron sights only. No more than five (5) rounds may be loaded in the magazine at any time , Six (6) rounds max in gun. PERMITTED Modifications (Inclusive list) 1. Side saddle, fore end carrier and/or butt cuffs, Redi-Mags, mag cinches to hold spare ammunition 2. Addition of tritium, fiber optic, express or ghost ring sights. 3. Aftermarket stocks that add a pistol grip and/or loading device PP13 4. Internal reliability work. 5. Custom finishes may be applied 6. Internal action work may be used to enhance trigger pull as long as safety is Maintained (no visible external modifications allowed) 7. Reliability work may be done to enhance feeding and ejection. 8. Magazine extension tubes that do not extend past the muzzle. 9. Rifles and shotguns may have lights attached but may only be turned on after the start signal. Excluded Modifications (NON-Inclusive list) 1. Optic Sights 2. Folded stock (stock must be extended and fired from the shoulder for IDPA DMG) 3. Extended magazine tubes that extend beyond muzzle 4. Recoil Reducing Devices 5. Add on weights in stock or magazine. 6. Stocks with internal recoil absorption mechanisms. 7. Extended safety button. 8. Pistol Grip only stock (no attached buttstock) 4. Enhanced Service Gun (ESG) B. Shotgun: Pump or semi-auto only in 12 or 20 gauge, with iron sights only. Five (5) round magazine limit, Six (6) rounds max in gun. PERMITTED Modifications (Inclusive list) 1. Side saddle, fore end carrier and/or butt cuffs, Redi-Mags, mag cinches to hold spare ammunition 2. Addition of tritium, fiber optic, express or ghost ring sights. 3. Aftermarket stocks that add a pistol grip and/or loading device 4. Internal reliability work. 5. Custom finishes may be applied 6. Internal action work may be used to enhance trigger pull as long as safety is Maintained (no visible external modifications allowed) 7. Reliability work may be done to enhance feeding and ejection. 8. Magazine extension tubes that do not extend past the muzzle. 9. Rifles and shotguns may have lights attached but may only be turned on after the start signal. 10. Extended safety button. 11. Extended bolt handle Excluded Modifications (NON-Inclusive list) 1. Optic Sights for shotguns 2. Folded stock (stock must be extended and fired from the shoulder for IDPA DMG) 3. Extended magazine tubes that extend beyond muzzle PP14 4. Recoil Reducing Devices 5. Add on weights in stock or magazine. 6. Stocks with internal recoil absorption mechanisms. 7. Extended safety button. 8. Pistol Grip only stock (no attached buttstock)

We're now at almost 50 registered competitors. This match uses a self-squad feature, once you pay, you get an e-mail with a link to the website to choose your squad. Don't wait until the last minute and have to settle for what's left. Register early, while there are still openings on all sessions and get to shoot the session you'd prefer. We still have a few staff openings as well, for anyone who'd like to enjoy a weekend in central PA.