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Looking for air pistol club in North-Central Indiana

Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 9:23 am
by spacepilot
Hi, I'm an absolute beginner in the shooting sport. I got my IZH-46M a couple weeks ago, and have been shooting in the hallway of my apartment. I'd like to find an air pistol club near me so I can learn from other shooters and have some fun. I live in Lafayette, Indiana. The closest airgun club I have found is the Marion County Fish and Game Association (http://www.indyrange.com/agleague.htm), and they won't be in airgun season until this fall. I wonder if there are clubs that are shooting airguns in the summer, and preferably within an hour's drive from Lafayette. Any information is appreciated. Thank you.

Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 9:32 am
by Misny
Spacepilot,

Purdue University used to have an airgun program. You might want to check with them. All the air pistol matches I know about in Indiana take place from about October to April of the following year. My club, the Southern Indiana State R&P Club hosts matches during the months mentioned, but we are a long haul from you (maybe 175 miles). William H. Jordan in Greenfield, IN has hosted air gun matches in the past. The Hoosier Hills R & P Club, in Columbus, IN has winter/ spring air gun matches. Join the Indiana State Rifle and Pistol Assn. to keep abreast of the competitive shooting sports in the state. You can find an application at www.isrpa.org

I hope this helps. If I can be of further assistance, don't hesitate to ask.

Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 8:07 am
by spacepilot
Thank you for the information, Misny. I was aware that there are clubs in Southern Indiana that shoot air guns, but it is not practical for me to drive there regularly. I think my best alternative for now is probably to participate in some postal matches. When school starts, I'll check out Purdue's R&P club and see if they have any 10-meter shooters that I can practice with (I think they mostly shoot small-bore rifles, not many pistols and air guns). Hopefully, when the winter months come, I can shoot in some local matches and meet more fellow shooters.