I'm having my every 4 year itch to try this sport. Has anyone tried? Is there any way to do it here in NJ?

I'm having my every 4 year itch to try this sport. Has anyone tried? Is there any way to do it here in NJ?

Probably not, but a good reason to buy an Anschutz none the less.

 

I don't know about NJ, but they have been underway in NY for a while now. http://biathlon.nyssranordic.org/

I refuse to call it a sport until they have to carry and shoot M107s...!

There is a version of it called "summer biathlon," held a few times a year up at Cherry Ridge, which substitutes running for cross country skiing, with shooting in between, as in the winter sport.

There is a version of it called "summer biathlon," held a few times a year up at Cherry Ridge, which substitutes running for cross country skiing, with shooting in between, as in the winter sport.

 

Indeed. The wife and I did it a couple times. Loads of fun and a great way to break in new people into shooting and gun ownership.

Unfortunately it came to an end unless somebody steps up to help.

 

From their facebook page:

Hope everyone has been enjoying the Olympics! Don't the winter biathletes make it look easy?! If ever NJ were to venture into the winter variety of biathlon, this certainly would have been the year! But for 2014, we have a new challenge.

 

It is with great appreciation but a wee bit of sadness that I share the news that our Chief of Range, Paul Mossip, and his lovely wife Emmy, are retiring from their volunteer posts. I have always stressed that I am AMAZED at their hard work and dedication to NJ Summer Biathlon, considering that they do not compete or have any family members that compete - they are just really, really nice people. Along with Mom Caroline, they have given almost 20 years of volunteer service to us. They have more than earned the right to step back

 

But...without a Chief of Range, we cannot host events. Period. Keep in mind that Paul Mossip also owned the rifles, and without him, we have no loaner rifles for beginners. This would mean that until a solution is found, our events would only be held for individuals who own rifles. Even then, I really need a new crew of dedicated individuals to step up and help time the events and work the range.

 

NJ Summer Biathlon has always been a group effort and its success is due to our amazing volunteers. I would greatly appreciate any ideas you might have as to the future of our events. Maybe you know someone who would be willing to be our Chief of Range? Please share your thoughts and ideas If you have specific questions about how our events work, especially with the firearms laws in NJ, let me know.

 

Fingers crossed that we can find a way to continue hosting fun & safe biathlons here in the Garden State!

 

Enjoy the Winter Olympics and all our East Coast snow and I look forward to hearing from you!

 

 

https://www.facebook.com/pages/NJ-Summer-Biathlon/111322242229252

 

The loaner rifles were Marlin 2000, blue poly stock with peep sights,  I think. Nothing fancy. This was done for the fun of it.

 

Anybody can and are willing to help?