Air Pistol Oppertunities in Missouri/Illinois?

HBSTL · Post by **HBSTL** » Mon Aug 06, 2007 9:39 pm

I've been shooting air pistol since April and getting to the point that I need to compete in a live event to make practicing worthwhile. I'm in highschool, but I can drive to matches in the midwest as long as it doesn't conflict with school air rifle. I shoot about a 510 when I practice often, but I usually shoot at 50ft NRA smallbore targets at 7 yards. I like to shoot but I need to Compete. I'm debating whether my $300 on an IZH 46m should have been spent on a silhouette rifle, smallbore, bull's eye, IDPA, or highpower gun.(all of which are prevalent in the St. louis Area)

hbstl · Post by **hbstl** » Tue Aug 07, 2007 9:38 am

Anywhere in the Midwest?

jeffbatt · Post by **jeffbatt** » Wed Aug 08, 2007 8:15 pm

Are you looking for NRA or USA shooting matches? I run an air pistol club in the Chicago Area. We have 2 NRA approved matches during the fall and winter.If interested you can contact me at Jeffb@ISRA.ORG

WRC · Post by **WRC** » Thu Aug 09, 2007 1:10 pm

Another point - traditionally you will NOT find air gun matches in the summer. If you're willing to travel to Chicagoland, then Streator should also be in your sights. They usually have air pistol in Nov for the State Championship. Anything going on in Highland, east of you?

hbstl · Post by **hbstl** » Thu Aug 09, 2007 4:24 pm

Thanks for the advise. Highland only has AP indoor silhouette(looks fun). I'm waiting for emails from the NRA and USAS. I'll probably see you guys in the windy city in the fall. Thanks again

SteveT · Post by **SteveT** » Mon Aug 13, 2007 10:57 am

If you are willing to travel a few hours, southern Indiana is in range (see below). I think there are matches near Indianpolis, but I can't find the contact info. Also I think there are matches in Chebanse (sp?) IL, but again I can't find the contact info.

Regards,
Steve Turner

Southern Indiana Rifle & Pistol Club
2006-2007 Air Pistol and Air Rifle Matches
Dates: (Saturday) Oct. 28, Nov. 25, Dec. 23, Jan. 27, Feb. 24, Mar 24, and Apr. 28.

Location: Southern Indiana Rifle & Pistol Club Indoor Range
Indian Creek Shooting Center
5950 Gun Club Road NE
Georgetown, IN 47122

For Reservations/ Info., Contact: William Snyder
110 West Flamingo Dr.
Clarksville, IN 47129-1747
Phone: (812) 945-8505

WRC · Post by **WRC** » Mon Aug 13, 2007 12:02 pm

I think that's Ray and Tina Odle running matches at Chebanse Il. (near Kankakee). Probably CMP progressive air pistol, if I know where Ray's heart is! Search the forums here, the Odle's have posted before; their contact info should be around here somewhere. Tina (the state CMP director) also usually puts together a handy calendar of events for fall/winter.

Joe Miller at U of I (Bloomington) may also know of some air pistol matches, or be planning some (?). Find his contact info via a search here too.

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