Unfortunately, the forecast of bitterly cold, wet weather will cancel this event. We will reschedule this event on February 15th, weather permitting. I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused, but we held out hoping for a warmer day. Thanks for all your support! Tom Sanford
Experience the fun of a friendly ARA-modified bench-rest shooting event uniquely designed to test and challenge your shooting skills. Join us on Sunday, January 18th, 2026, for a day of fun 22LR shooting. The shooters will follow a modified version of the ARA Benchrest Shooting Competition, shooting two to four official ARA 25 bull targets, depending on participation. Each shooter has 20 minutes to complete each target, whether it’s a factory or unlimited target classification. The cost is $5 for ASC Members and $10 for Non-Members. Please bring exact cash. If the range that you are going to is COLD, you may only bring a gun to the line if it is cased. A case is anything that prevents you from accessing the gun. It must be in a range bag, a holster, a gun sock, a hard/soft-sided case, etc. If the range is HOT, you may bring the gun to the line without a case, BUT it must be unloaded with the muzzle pointed straight up, action open, and facing out (so anyone can see). All participants must attend the Safety Meeting to shoot! The range set-up/sighting-in period lasts until 8:30 AM, and then the range goes cold for the 8:30 AM Mandatory Safety …
Airfield Shooting Club members, In observance of the holidays, the Airfield Shooting Club Rimfire Challenge scheduled for December has been canceled. Please keep an eye on the 2026 calendar, as we will continue to host new Rimfire Challenges throughout the upcoming year. Thank you for your continued support of the monthly matches and club, and we wish you a safe and happy holiday season. Respectfully, Tom Sanford “August Rimfire Challenge has been canceled.”
Rimfire Challenge, A modified Long Gong Challenge The 100 Yard Gong shooting event is uniquely designed to test and challenge your shooting skills. Join us on Sunday, November 16th, 2025, for a day of fun 22LR shooting. This event includes individual and two-person teams scoring each other’s hits and misses. Participants will shoot up to 5 rounds of 10 shots each. Each round has a 3-minute time limit, which begins and ends on the match director’s commands/Range Safety Officer. The event is shot from a bench rest and is limited to bipods or front bags only. No front rest, sleds, or rear bags allowed. Please transport all firearms to and from vehicles in a case. When the range is called “COLD,” actions will be open with empty chamber flags inserted. No gun or magazine handling AT ALL when the range is COLD. That includes scope adjustment or any other form of handling. There will be enough time during a HOT range to make any required adjustments. This event is open to members and the public. Airfield Shooting Club requires that all non-member participants fill out the Guest Waiver form. The cost is $5 for ASC Members and $10 for …
Enjoy the ASC Q4 2025 Newsletter. It is filled with safety concerns, given the recent number of safety violations at the range. Have you been out in the woods or on the water? Did you take a youngster fishing, hunting, or shooting? Did you take a photo of wildlife or nature you may want to share? Send a copy of the JPEG to [email protected], and it may be included in a future newsletter edition. Add a short caption explaining the who, what, when, and where. There is always room for great sporting photos you may want to share. ASC Q4 Newsletter 2025
Experience the fun of a friendly IBS-modified bench-rest shooting event uniquely designed to test and challenge your shooting skills. Join us on Sunday, October 19th, for a day of precision 22LR shooting. The shooters will follow a modified version of the IBS Benchrest Shooting Competition, shooting two to four official IBS 50 YD RF RED 25 bull targets. Each shooter gets 20 minutes to complete each target. Factory or unlimited target classifications, scoring on the best edge. The cost is $5 for ASC Members and $10 for Non-Members. The range set-up/sighting-in period lasts until 8:30 AM, and then the range goes cold for the 8:30 AM Mandatory Safety Meeting/Instructions. The match starts promptly at 9:00 a.m. and lasts until 12 noon. ASC Cold Range Policy Firearms unloaded, keep cased/bagged until at the line on RSO command. Empty Chamber Indicator at any time you’re not actively firing. No handling of firearms during COLD or behind the line. All participants must attend the Safety Meeting to shoot! *** The 25 – 50 Meter Range is Closed for this Event. *** For more information about this event, contact the Match Director, Tom Sanford, at [email protected]. This event will be canceled due to poor weather …
Please enjoy this edition of the Airfield Shooting Club Newsletter. Please send us your outdoor photos for future newsletter editions. Have you been out in the woods or on the water? Did you take a youngster fishing, hunting, or shooting? Did you take a photo of wildlife or nature you may want to share? Send a copy of the JPEG to [email protected], and it may be included in a future newsletter edition. Add a short caption explaining the who, what, when, and where. There is always room for great sporting photos you may want to share. Tom Sanford ASC Q3 Newsletter 2025
Rimfire Challenge – ARA Modified Benchrest 50-Yard Precision Skill Challenge Experience the fun of a friendly ARA-modified bench-rest shooting event uniquely designed to test and challenge your shooting skills. Join us on Sunday, September 21st, 2025, for a day of fun 22LR shooting. The shooters will follow a modified version of the ARA Benchrest Shooting Competition, shooting two to four official ARA 25 bull targets, depending on participation. Each shooter has 20 minutes to complete each target, whether it’s a factory or unlimited target classification. The cost is $5 for ASC Members and $10 for Non-Members. Please bring exact cash. All participants must attend the Safety Meeting to shoot! The range set-up/sighting-in period lasts until 8:30 AM, and then the range goes cold for the 8:30 AM Mandatory Safety Meeting/Instructions. The match starts promptly at 9:00 a.m. and lasts until noon. All participants must attend the Safety Meeting to shoot! *** The 25 – 50 Meter Range is Closed for this Event. *** For more information about this event, contact the Match Director, Tom Sanford, at [email protected].
Airfield Shooting Club Newsletter 3rd Edition. Enjoy and feel free to contribute by taking photos of events or your day at the range, writing articles about items of interest, or sharing what you’ve been researching or learning. Email all inquiries or submittals to the [email protected]. ASC Q2 Newsletter 2025
Just to let you know, the Rimfire Challenge for this month has been canceled due to a recent death in my immediate family. I apologize for any inconvenience caused by the late notice. Thank you for being so supportive during this time,. We will resume next month as scheduled. Tom Sanford
