07/06/2022
We are thrilled to announce that NHRC is now a sanctioned American Rimfire Association (ARA) club! We will be holding sanctioned matches on the outdoor range on a monthly basis. This is a great way to do some inexpensive shooting, teach your kids/grandkids about shooting and have a great time!
We are one of two clubs in the state of PA to offer ARA-sanctioned matches. Read on to find out more about the Association, matches, and how to participate or support the events.
ARA competitions are separated into two classes based mainly on the cost of the rifle. Factory class: any current production rifle with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price, (MSRP), under $1,000.00; Unlimited Class: rifles with an MSRP over $1,000.00.
This video does a good job of explaining the basic concept of shooting ARA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NodvPs6LwKw
What does it take to shoot in these matches? Basically, have a 22 LR rifle and two hundred rounds of ammo, be over 7 years old and pay the match fee of $20.00. You can enter, your spouse, kids and grandkids. Of course, you also have to have a desire to have a good time and meet new people.
Questions? Please contact Match Directors Joe Senick, (([email protected], (570) 239-0072)) or Tim Honeywell, (([email protected], (570) 441-9511)) for more information. There will be an in person demo / question and answer get together at the club prior to our first match, which is scheduled for 7/2/2022 at 9:00 am.
We hope many of you will take this opportunity to enjoy our sport in a whole new way and possibly engage a younger generation of shooters at the same time!
Ready to say, "Count me in! I want to shoot these matches"? Register with the ARA at this link: https://www.americanrimfire.com/index.php/shoot_ara There is no fee to register/join the ARA!
* Each ARA Club will charge match entry fees. The fee charged is set by the individual club. The club is responsible for sending in the required fee per shooter per target to the ARA business office along with the official match results. Results may be emailed to [email protected]