Hosted By: Memphis Sport Shooting Association
2009 Memphis Charity Challenge
MEMPHIS, TN
 October 30, 31, November 1, 2009

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OK, a little time to reflect.


Thanks to all who came and was part of the First of what I hope is many MEMPHIS CHARITY CHALLENGE s It was my hope to just exceed the majic "40" number that was set at the nationals a few years back. I want to thank many people, but for sure:

The Memphis Sport Shooting Assn and the staff of the range.
Bill Grewe the Action pistol representative on the MSSA Board of Directors
Brad Griffin stats and help keeping up the Benos info going
Gary Stevens

Without those 3 agreeing to help back in March when I statged getting this arranged, I would not have even attempted it.


All my Range officers:

Elizabeth Peeler (who is doing an Article for Front sight also), Rodney May, William Weinell, John Keller, Lynn Jones, William Sigler, Brad Griffin, Deb and Dale Pankratz, Randy Uy, Dundee Uy, Lance Cowell, Bob DuBois, Bill Baldock, Craig Bowman, Rick and Sue Vanblaricum.

Most of them came to me after the match and complemented you guys and gals for your hard work and good attitudes and all to a T said they'd shoot anywhere anytime with you "Revolver shooters".

I also want to thank Farley "Polish Platerack" Collins for his "Toy" you either love it or hate it..................most of you loved it I know !!! devil.gif

The "Speeloader" catagorie went well, I want to thank Cliff for moving over to it to help get the numbers up (Yes Cliff. I did gig you at the results, but I know why you did shoot "Speeloader") I hope next year the catagorie doubles or better.

Again as I mentioned at the match. The prize table did not cost the match a single dime. All of it was donated.

Donors in no particular order.

SMITH & WESSON
SPRINGFIELD ARMORY
MGM Targets
GLOCK
Bang Inc. (Jerry and Kay M.)
Carmonize
James Austin
NORTH MOUNTAIN
PSKY moon caddies
Sabre Defence
Speedy Rack (Elliot A.)
ICORE Southern Regional
Mississippi Classic
Mississippi 3-gun Challenge
Steel City Carbine Championship
MEGA MACHINE (Ar-15 upper and lower)
Hearthco
Off the Press Printing (Rick Miller)
Tennessee Section
North Salt lake Welding
Ranch Products
Shooters Connection
and many individual contributors (I may have missed some, please if you donated please don't be mad as I'm working off my terrible memory).


Brian Enos Forums without them I know this wouln't have been half as good in the participation catagorie cheers.gif cheers.gif cheers.gif

The biggest thing here though.

The bank statement today said we had a little over $7000 in it, and that does not include the MGM auction and side match.

So I still have to pay USPSA fees, and a few other fees but it looks like we'll be giving St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital I guess somewhere in the $7250 range. Thanks to all of you for that !!! bow.gif bow.gif


Remember the next years challenge.......................bring one more back. ! cheers.gif


Hopalong

Introducing the “Memphis Charity Challenge”. A USPSA sanctioned handgun match featuring REVOLVERS only.  Other types of USPSA approved handguns will be allowed, but only revolvers will be recognized at the prize table.  The “Memphis Charity Challenge” is hosted by the Memphis Sport Shooting Assn in cooperation with the Action Pistol, Cowboy Action, and Shotgun Sports Shooters. 

The “Memphis Charity Challenge” will benefit the St. Jude Children’ Hospital.  All proceeds from the match will go directly to St. Jude/(after match production costs).

 The match will consist of 10 challenging and entertaining stages of fire shot in three (3) days for range officers, staff, sponsors, vendors and special situations.  October 31 and November 1 for the regular match days.

This will be a prize table match for trophies: 1st----Three or more shooters in class.  2nd---5 or more shooters in class.  3rd----8 or more shooters in class.  4th---12 or more shooters in class.  5th----16 or more shooters in class.

We (MSSA) invite you to come shoot with us.  If you don’t normally shoot a revolver in USPSA you are the one we really would like to have.  Yes the best of the best will also be there  supporting  St. Jude.  We encourage you to come bump elbows with others like you, and the best of the best.  The match is USPSA sanctioned (pending) and you will need to be a USPSA member to participate.

If you need any information about this match feel free to contact:

Match Director:  Sam Keen

Range Master:

Hotel Information:


Wingate by Wyndham, Memphis - Wolf Chase
2270 N. Germantown Parkway
Memphis, TN 38016
PH: 901-386-1110

We have blocked rooms with guaranteed price of $88.00 and $85.00 a night
for Doubles and Singles respectively.

Guaranteed pricing available August 15 - Sept 15.

Code for guaranteed pricing is "Memphis Charity Challenge"

If they fill up (40 rooms) they will give us more.

Sam

The registration will be at the range all day Friday until 7:00 PM and then at the range Saturday AM from 7:00 until first shot. Shooters meeting at the range Saturday at 7:45 AM first shot 8:00 AM.

Schedule of Events

2009 Memphis Charity Challenge Squad Schedule
Saturday Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 Stage 5 Stage 6 Stage 7 Stage 8 Stage 9 Stage 10 Chrono
Time
7:45 AM Shooters' Meeting  
8:00 AM 10   11 12   13 14   15 16  
8:45 AM   10   11 12   13 14   15 16
9:30 AM 16   10   11 12   13 14   15
10:15 AM 15 16   10   11 12   13 14  
11:00 AM   Lunch 15 Lunch 16   Lunch 10   11 12   13 14
11:45 AM   15 16   10   Lunch 11 Lunch 12   Lunch 13 Lunch 14
12:30 PM 14   15 16   10   11 12   13
1:15 PM 13 14   15 16   10   11 12  
2:00 PM   13 14   15 16   10   11 12
2:45 PM 12   13 14   15 16   10   11
3:30 PM 11 12   13 14   15 16   10  
4:15 PM   11 12   13 14   15 16   10
5:00 PM Hour Wait for Scores  
6:00 PM Awards  

The Cross Roads Sport Shooting Assocaiaton, Junior shooters will be grilling the traditional Hambuger/Hotdog chips and a drink lunch on Saturday.


 

Safety

The following rule will be observed at all times:

1.                    The MSSA range is a COLD RANGE.  No loaded firearms are allowed behind the firing line.

           No gun handling will be allowed behind the firing line except in a designated SAFETY AREA.    

2.                   No ammunition or magazines will be handled in any SAFETY AREA.

3.                   No alcoholic beverages are allowed during competition.

4.                   Eye and ear protection is required on the MSSA Range property.

5.                   All commands given by Range Officers will be obeyed.  They are here for your safety, and the safety of others.

6.                   If you see any unsafe condition, notify a Range Officer or match official immediately.

7.                   Children and pets are to be supervised at all times.

8.                   Obey the speed limit.

9.                   Be safe and have fun!

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  Parking

Parking is generally not a problem.  We have plenty of space to accommodate everyone.

 Cold Range

 

Course Disclaimer

All courses are subject to change without notice from the printed versions in this match booklet.  Any changes will be explained at the walk-through for that stage.