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General Information
The Junior Rifle Club is sponsored by Haltom City Rifle & Pistol Club and affiliated with the National Rifle Association and the Civilian Marksmanship Program. Our instruction provides young shooters with the basic knowledge needed for participation in 4-position target competition using .22 caliber, single shot rifles.
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Our program presents shooting as a popular Olympic sport practiced all over the world.
It is a sport with a rich heritage that develops control, discipline, concentration, and extreme precision. It is a sport that is open to all. Gender, size, speed, or strength does not determine success. Practice makes the difference and develops ability. Most of all it can provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment.
Statistics compiled by the National Safety Council, National Shooting Sports Foundation, and the Civilian Marksmanship Program, confirm that rifle and target shooting are among the safest of all sports. Shooters learn safety lessons that last a lifetime.
At Haltom City Rifle & Pistol Club safety is first, last and always. We believe that safety instructions are most effective when kept simple. At HCR&PC we focus on three basic rules of safe gun handling;
a) Muzzle control, the muzzle is always pointed in a safe direction, either up or down range.
b) Open actions, all actions are open except when firing
c) Fingers off of the trigger, fingers do not touch the trigger until the shooter is aimed and ready to fire.
What, When, and How Much
The Junior Rifle Club meets each Sunday at 2:00 P. M.
The minimum age requirement is eleven years old. The 4-Position rifle discipline, combined with the weight and length of our rifles requires the size and strength typical of ages eleven through high school.
JRC shooters do not have to be a member of HCR&PC.
Rifles, targets and instruction are free. Effective March 27 there will be a $2.00 charge for a 50 round box of ammunition.
Eye and ear protection are required. Bring them if you have them.
Clothing appropriate for shooting prone lying on a rubber mat is recommended.
Sunday sessions are devoted to practice and earning NRA marksmanship awards.
Club matches and NRA sanctioned matches are held on alternate 3rd Sundays.
Shooters are responsible for the monthly match fees. The fees are $1.00 for the Club Match and $5.50 for the NRA Match
For more information call:
Richard Curbello: 817.614.6566 or Tom Anderson: 817.337.6812