What is a Benchrest Shoot & It’s Rules?

Safety

  • #1 Rule: Don’t shoot Jimmy!
  • #2 Rule: Don’t shoot anyone else
  • Keep the muzzles pointed in safe direction.
  • All rifles must have the bolt removed OR have an empty chamber indicator inserted into the chamber of the rifle to indicate the rifle is safe. Magazines and bolts WILL NOT be inserted until instructed to do so by the Range Officer immediately prior to the start of the round.
  • Fingers must remain off the trigger until the rifle is on target and ready to fire.
  • Youth competitors must be capable of loading, unloading, aiming, and safely manipulating their rifles and equipment without assistance. A Range Officer will assist them in case of any issues.
  • Anyone can call a cease-fire if they see something at any time.

Equipment Issues, Cross-fires, or any other issues:

  • Raise your hand and a Range Officer will assist you

Courtesies

  • If you’re not currently shooting, please stay away from the shooting benches and shooters. Be respectful of those shooting and keep the volume of conversation to a minimum so as not to be a distraction to the shooters.
  • Once you are done shooting and get up, leave the bench area and do not return until the shooters on each side of your bench are finished shooting.
  • Remove your rifle and equipment from the bench PRIOR to retrieving your target. This way the next shooter has ample time to set up their equipment.

Only Members of the Scoring Team are Allowed in the Scoring Area

Follow Barren River Benchrest

September 2025

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  • CANCELLED 4H-Front & Rimfire ranges closed

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  • Membership meeting/Potluck

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  • ARA Benchrest: sign-up @ 7am

  • ARA Benchrest: sign-up at 1pm

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  • FFA Trap Shoot – Front Ranges closed

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  • Trap Shoot: sign-up at 5:30

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  • Outlaw Benchrest: sign-up at 5:30pm

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  • Slow Fire Pistol: sign-up at 8am

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  • Ladies Only Pistol Meet

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  • Steel Plate Challenge: sign-up at 9am

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  • Board of Directors Meeting

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  • FFA Trap Shooting – Front Ranges Closed

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  • Trap Shoot: sign-up at 5:30

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  • Silhouette Shoot: sign-up any sight rifle & centerfire pistol at 8-8:45am

  • Silhouette Shoot: sign-up all other classes 8-9:45am

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