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Im thinking about competing in the the Prone and Made in America Match up at Camp Perry this year. This would be my first year competing and I am a little confused on how to sign up. Does anyone know how one goes by signing up for the NRA nationals up at Camp Perry?

Thanks,
Bored184

https://www.nrahq.org/compete/camp%5Fperry%5Fsignup/

Best of luck,
Steve Turner

For another newbie - does anyone have tips about living in the Huts on Base? Are there just canvas Army cots as beds, or mattresses? How do you get by without hauling a trailerload of stuff to make it livable :^)

What about parking - can you keep your car close by the Hut, are there parking lots, or do you just leave your car at the range lot?

Food - anything good on Base, or does everyone go to Port Clinton to eat?

It's all this stuff that's NOT covered in the match program that's confusing for first-timers.

About the huts, they are pretty much cabins with glass windows. They are wired for window AC units if you bring your own, otherwise, there is no AC in them. I believe the beds have thin mattresses, but don't quote me on that. I personally don't intend on ever staying in a hut. I like AC and cable too much. On the bright side, the wireless internet system in the the works will concentrate it's coverage on the huts and commercial row.

You will be able to park relatively near to your hut, but in all likelihood, not right beside it. I would suggest leaving your car on the firing line with your equipment in it and take your ammo and rifle back to the hut each night. That way, you always have an easy time loading and unloading. At the very least, you can use the car at night, but leave it on the line

There is usually a small selection of food on base. There have been a good number of outside vendors that have been coming in recently from BBQ, to burgers and sandwiches. But check the hours on them, as many close before dinner. You can get delivery, but most places get stopped at the gate, and you have to pick it up there (1mi round trip walk, but that makes it sound worse than it is, really easy walk).



It's all this stuff that's NOT covered in the match program that's confusing for first-timers.

Thanks for the details, Soupy! If anyone else has something to add, please chime in. The more people are prepared, the easier it is to get them to come.

The Mess Hall has pretty good chow, so if you like cafeteria type food, you can just eat on post. The sandwich vendors make pretty good stuff, too. I don't think I could go to Camp Perry without eating fish at the "Jolly Roger" in Port Clinton. There are a few other nice places to eat there. I always have to have at least on breakfast at "Whitey's Diner" in Freemont.

You will need a piece of plywood to put under your mattress. A/C makes it livable. If it rains hard you can expect to get water in your hut, as the drain pipes collapsed long ago. Here is a checklist I made over the years:

Camp Perry Checklist

 Maps & Directions
 Match Confirmation and Lodging Receipts
 NRA Award Points
 Cash
 Ammo (See Separate Checklist)
 Guns and Back-ups
 Air Pistol & small ammo box with accessories
 Shooting Stool
 Gun Cleaning Box & Supplies
 Gunsmith Tool Box
 Gun Parts Box
 Extension Cords
 Clamp On Light
 Power Strip
 Radio
 Battery Operated Alarm Clock
 Flashlight (s)
 Batteries “AA” & “D”
 Canteen
 Cooler (Large & Little Oscar) with bottled water, soft drinks, etc.
 Fan
 Pillows, sheets, blanket
 Towels, wash cloths, soap
 3’x5’ plywood for bed support
 Rugs
 Clothes hangers
 Repair Kit with hammer, screwdriver, duct tape, nails, screws, staple gun, rope
 Whisk Broom and dust pan
 Large push broom
 Camera
 Suitcase with T-shirts, shorts, long pants, warm-up suit, sport shirt, extra cap, straw sun (cowboy) hat, underwear, socks, handkerchiefs
 Team uniform, shirt, cap, and jacket

Just got back from Camp Perry and the NRA Jr. Airgun National Team Championships, the guard house was not in use, but am not sure it will be used during National Matches. Some food was delivered on the Camp.

Wow, that's a comprehensive list, Misny, thanks! Any suggestions for a smaller solution to carrying a great honking piece of 3x5 plywood for the bed?

Two 2.5x3 pieces would likely still do the trick.

Thanks for all the help!!! I do have a few more questions though, my rifle and sights are made in America but my glove and sling are not. Can I still shoot this configuration or do I need to find a different glove and sling? If I need a new sling and glove where would I find one that is made in America?

Thanks,
Bored184

Under the original rules, you'd have to find new ones. But the rules now I believe are that you only have to have American made ammo and gun. Though if you want to compete for the other prizes (most unique, etc) you'll want to go the extra miles.

For the practice days, such as 3P Rifle, does the shooter have to supply their own targets, or are they issued on the line? (do you pay for them?). Is it just one big relay for practice, or can you infiltrate during target changes, if there are any?

For smallbore 3P and prone, there are 4 20 minute practice relays. You are entitled to two of those. If your point-mate gets there first, he/she has dibs on the first two relays unless you work something out. However, if your point-mate doesn't want to use the practice time, all 4 relays are all yours.

If you arrive late, there are only 2 relays left, and your point-mate only came for those two and got there first, you can use any open point, but the person who owns that point can kick you off whenever they wish. They're usually pretty nice about it and wait for you to finish your target. Only about half of the competitors use their practice time, so there are always open points.

Thanks for all the input. I learned today of the prices to compete so due to the lack of funds I will not be able to shoot in any competitions. I still plan on making a trip up to watch and talk to all those who are willing to answer my questions.

Good luck to all those competing.


Bored184

Thanks for posting all the great tips. If the NRA would collect up stuff like this for a FAQ, and put it somewhere easy to find, it might be more encouraging for newcomers. Goes to show what a great resource Target Talk is!

Ill will be up there the 28th and the 29th to watch the prone matches. Thanks Misny for pointing out the Jolly Roger I will have to try that while I am up there, I love a good fish place.

If your going with a group you may want to get a set of walkie talkies.
lawn chair/ stool is a must
if your staying in the huts
Ductape
and we hung military surplus mosquito netting on each bunk after our first visit (we got it really bad our first year

Does anybody have the time for the individual prone matches or know of a way I can get them?

Thanks,
Bored184

Prone Practice is at 130 this Saturday and the matches begin 8am Sunday. They run through Thursday of next week, starting 8am daily. Tuesday is team matches which don't begin until noonish.

Bring a hair (blow) dryer, even if you're bald as a cue ball. It will help when (not if) you need to dry out all your gear after getting soaked in a rainstorm.

For smallbore rifle shooters: clips, lots & lots of clips. Big bulldog or binder clip style, like you'd use in an office. And a plastic baggie to keep them in. Oh, and one thing that no one bothered to tell me about - A TENT! or other canopy to provide shade and shelter on the ready line. Shade is easy to make, but shelter was slim during the downpours. Make sure it has sides as well, and can be securely staked down. And don't set it up alongside anything that might flip over and squash it!