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nhkuehl
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What organization do you have to belong to or register with to shoot F-Class, and where can you find F-Class match schedules? Thanks. - nhk
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Usually a good idea to be a member of the NRA - not strictly required, but they are the ones who maintain shooter classifications and national records, etc.
Find your state shooting association - they are usually the state-level affiliate of the NRA, and usually maintain a state schedule of matches, especially state/regional championships. The NRA also usually publishes a list of matches in Shooting Sports USA magazine, but since match directors can opt in or out as to whether to be listed... not all events may be in there. Through your state association you should be able to get a phone or email contact for the state High Power Rifle director - they should be able to point you in the direction of which ranges have regular Prone & F-Class matches.
Thats another point to be aware of... even if you find a schedule of matches, odds are good that not many will explicitly say 'F-Class', but you'll probably see a bunch that say 'Prone' or 'Fullbore' or 'Palma'. Generally speaking, since F-Class shoots alongside Prone/Palma, same distances, etc. just different targets, you can most likely shoot at any of the aforementioned events. Talking to that HP director will hopefully point you to ranges that have active F-Class participation, which will likely lead to a happier experience.
Find your state shooting association - they are usually the state-level affiliate of the NRA, and usually maintain a state schedule of matches, especially state/regional championships. The NRA also usually publishes a list of matches in Shooting Sports USA magazine, but since match directors can opt in or out as to whether to be listed... not all events may be in there. Through your state association you should be able to get a phone or email contact for the state High Power Rifle director - they should be able to point you in the direction of which ranges have regular Prone & F-Class matches.
Thats another point to be aware of... even if you find a schedule of matches, odds are good that not many will explicitly say 'F-Class', but you'll probably see a bunch that say 'Prone' or 'Fullbore' or 'Palma'. Generally speaking, since F-Class shoots alongside Prone/Palma, same distances, etc. just different targets, you can most likely shoot at any of the aforementioned events. Talking to that HP director will hopefully point you to ranges that have active F-Class participation, which will likely lead to a happier experience.
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JeffVN
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+1 on what was just stated. Our club runs multiple matches each month (high power, prone, and Palma) and only one says F-Class on the calendar, that is mid-range which is shot at 600 yards. Look for highpower, prone, or palma and then ask if they include F-Class.
JeffVN
JeffVN
You do not have to be a member of any organization to shoot F-Class!!
The NRA recently removed the requirement to be a member to shoot a registered Match and there is no other national level group.
Some Clubs encourage membership in their Club and some Clubs give members a discount.
The above said, I recommend joining the NRA and your local shooting Club. We need all the support we can get in our pursuit of our sport and to defend our ability to shoot.
George
The NRA recently removed the requirement to be a member to shoot a registered Match and there is no other national level group.
Some Clubs encourage membership in their Club and some Clubs give members a discount.
The above said, I recommend joining the NRA and your local shooting Club. We need all the support we can get in our pursuit of our sport and to defend our ability to shoot.
George