NRA Matches at Metropolitan Rod & Gun
Beginners and Seasoned shooters alike are encouraged to participate in these “NRA Classification” events, earning their classification cards from the NRA.
Levels are:
Marksman – earned after shooting several events.
Sharpshooter
Expert
Master
High Master
Requirements Shooters must be club members or potential members, have their own equipment, posses the appropriate NYPD licenses, and have taken either NRA Basic Pistol course* or the NRA Basic Rifle course**. Shooters should be NRA members. Come to a meeting and have a chat with the Match Director.
see Membership page ** see Education page
| Precision Pistol 900s are offered throughout the year, in conjunction with matches being run at WestSide Pistol Range in Manhattan. A match can be shot in 22, center fire, or 45. A 900 event consists of 9 targets, 10 shots per target, totaling 90 shots, total possible score of 100 per target, and 900 per match. The course of fire is: |
| • Slow Fire: 10 shots in 10 minutes. (2 times, 2 targets) • National Match Course: 1 Slow Fire target , 1 Timed Fire target, 1 Rapid Fire target • Timed Fire: 5 shots in 20 seconds (4 times, 2 targets). • Rapid Fire: 5 shots in 10 seconds (4 times, 2 targets). |
| Light Rifle Standing For 22 caliber rifles, the course of fire for a Light Rifle Standing match is • Slow Fire: 20,30,40,60,80, or 100 shots , 1 1/2 minutes per shot. The Match Director will designate the course of fire for a particular match. 60 is the usual. |
| International Matches 60 shot matches (40 shots for women) are offered at least once a calendar quarter. |