The Damascus Wildlife Rangers are the oldest operating Cowboy Action Shooting™ club in Md.
2012 is our 15th Year!
All proceeds, from the Cowboy Action Shoots, are donated to the Wildlife Achievement Chapter, Inc.,
of the Izaak Walton League of America, to help support their conservation and community projects in the Damascus area.

Last Update For This Page Was  05/13/12 @ 05:40 PM
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Cowboy Action Shooting™ is a shooting sport created in 1982 by a few gentlemen now know as the Wild Bunch. In 1987 they officially formed the Single Action Shooting Society (SASS). Based in California, SASS is the largest and most widely accepted organization for western style shooting. The Damascus Wildlife Rangers are SASS affiliated and we use SASS rules. We are sponsored by the Wildlife Achievement Chapter  Inc. of the Izaak Walton League of America. All of our proceeds are donated to the Izaak Walton League.

The sport recreates life in the old west through shooting courses of fire (called stages) designed to depict a movie scene, an old west historical shootout or just someone's idea of how it may have been in the late 1800's. For obvious safety reasons, shooters are required to have previous shooting experience and be familiar with the safe operation of pistols, rifles and shotguns. A Cowboy Action Shooting competition is not the venue to receive your initial firearms training.

To add to the "fantasy" experience, all shooters are required to wear some form of period dress.  Typically, long pants (or dresses for the ladies), boots, cowboy hat and shirts with long sleeves. No shorts, ball caps or advertising is permitted on any clothing. For firearms, you will need two single action pistols, a lever action rifle (in a pistol caliber) and a side by side shotgun (without ejectors) or a Winchester model 1897 pump shotgun (or reproduction) with an exposed hammer.  Guns generally must be designed prior to 1900 but modern versions like the Ruger Blackhawk & Vaquero or Colt clones are acceptable. You will need holsters and a carrier for shotshells. All bullets are lead only and have feet per second requirements.

But, most importantly, you will need and Alias!  Pick a name that fits your personality, job, chosen western character or one that just sounds good.  If you join SASS (we highly recommend that you do), they will issue you a badge (with your personal SASS member number) and register your alias.  Your alias is unique to you and is never duplicated. Be prepared to change your original choice for an alias, it may have already been taken. Joining SASS or the Damascus Wildlife Rangers is not a requirement to shoot in our monthly matches. However, SASS membership is required for SASS sanctioned, state level and above, matches.

As you participate in the sport you will learn there is a rule called "The Spirit Of The Game.  This rule is the foundation of Cowboy Action Shooting.  "The Spirit Of The Game" signifies that we are participating for FUN. Because there are no prizes for winning a match, the incentive to play is FUN.  If you are willing to sacrifice FUN for a victory, then this is not the game for you.  The only prize is to have bragging rights over your pardners until the next match.

Complete SASS Rules are available in one of their SASS Handbooks. If you are interested in participating, the best way to learn more is by visiting the SASS web site and going to watch a Cowboy Action Shooting monthly match or two.  All clubs welcome visitors and are eager to explain what is involved. Bring eye and ear protection.

You will find that Cowboy Action Shooters are the friendliest folks on the planet.  Because we all share a fondness for the old west and the firearms of the time, we have an immediate bond that expands into long term friendships. For additional information contact the Single Action Shooting Society 1-877-411-7277 or Maryland Territorial Governor Chuck Crooks AKA Chuckaroo 301-831-9666.

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News and Current Events

New Cowboy Shooter Clinics
The next new cowboy shooter clinic, at Damascus, is Sunday, September 9, 2012.  Class size is limited (20), and seats are on a first come, first serve basis. Pre-registration is required.   Pre-registration is required.

To view the application, CLICK HERE. You can fill out the application while viewing it on your PC and then print it. You can make yourself a copy and I will be able to read the one you send me!

The purpose of the clinics is to introduce the sport to potential enthusiasts who'd like to give it a try without "the whole world watching." Though playing the game under the watchful eye of the Range Officer and their timer is part of the fun, that can be a little intimidating if you're new at it. SAFETY and fun are the real focus of the sport, and we'd like to be sure everyone gets off to the right start. Students will learn how the game is played, hear the SASS rules, see the equipment and accessories that are required, and get a chance to try out the range of firearms that are appropriate to the sport. A history of the sport is included in the classroom portion. You can look at the Clinic Outline to see what's covered.  Atlantic Guns and the Damascus Wildlife Rangers provide all equipment and ammo, if students do not have their own yet.  Each person will get the chance to shoot a real cowboy scenario or two using the ol' hoglegs, scatter gun and lever action rifle! You will feel the fear of that dang buzzer and learn what real brain fade is like!

The clinics are not meant to be initial firearms training. Students must already be familiar with the safe use and the loading of revolvers, rifles and shotguns. For additional information contact Chuckaroo 301-831-9666.
 

Many thanks to Atlantic Guns for again providing all of the clinic ammo!

Our sincere thanks to the following cowboy volunteers that help introduce the sport of Cowboy Action Shooting to a new crop of potential shooters on May 13, 2012. These folks are the reason this sport is doing so well in our area. They are; River Banks, Catoctin, Renegade Lee, Sagebrush Kid, Two Gun Tuco, Most Wanted, Tug Hill and Lab Logan. Thank you for giving up a sunny Sunday, to support our sport! 

Scores For All DWR Matches Have Been Listed
Our Match Scores section now has every score from every match we have ever had with the Damascus Wildlife Rangers. That includes scores from our very first match in March 1998, to present. It is interesting to see how the categories have increased, and how many more ladies and youngsters are participating.  

The Damascus Wildlife Rangers Stages Are On The Web!
We are now posting the current months stages on the web site. If this turns out to be popular, with our shooters, we will try to do it each month. Final stage preparation is usually done the week prior to the match. However, last minute changes during the walk through or corrected oversights could alter the published stage design. In the event of rain, stages may be altered for speed and safety. To view our May 2012 set of stages, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. Adobe is available free, here .

E-Mail List
The Damascus Wildlife Rangers has a large, optional, e-mail list that is used to inform its members and participating non-members about Cowboy Action Shooting news for our club and other clubs in the area.

Information about Cowboy Action in the Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and Pennsylvania areas will be sent out weekly, as reminders of upcoming events and activities. The subject title will be in ALL CAPS and it will be obvious that it is from us. The weekly reminders will be titled, "COWBOY THIS WEEK."

All addresses are hidden, except for the recipient, and the list is not used for any other purpose.  It is not used to broadcast junk mail or items not associated with the sport of Cowboy Action Shooting™.  If you would like to be added or deleted from the list, please e-mail Chuckaroo and request to be "Added or deleted" from the "Cowboy E-mail" list.  Care is taken to enter the e-mail address that the shooters place on their match registration forms.  Unfortunately, some addresses are incorrect, or unreadable.  

If an address is returned, as undeliverable two times, it will be deleted from the list. This includes "full" mailboxes more than three times.  If you are not getting weekly reminders about upcoming shoots and events, please submit your address again via e-mail.

Many corporate and government servers do not allow incoming bulk bail, (like our mailing list) and they will block them. If you are not getting mail from us, at least one a week, the odds are it is being blocked by your employer. You are better off using a home E-mail address for uninterrupted service.

Some Spam Blockers will return E-mail to us. If this happens two times in a month, your address will be deleted from the list. Other Spam controls will place bulk mail in your Spam folder, so check for re-routed E-mails and, if possible, add WildlifeRangers@aol.com to your accepted E-mail listings. - Chuckaroo

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Important

The Wildlife Achievement Chapter Inc., of the Izaak Walton League of America, in Damascus Md., is the host club for the Cowboy Action Shoots. Being a member of this Izaak Walton League is not a requirement for participation in the regular shoots however, we are open for new members. SASS Rules (Single Action Shooting Society) apply to all shoots and new Cowboy shooters are welcome to join in on the fun! You must be in costume! No Sneakers or ball caps allowed.  We will maintain the "Spirit of the Game."  The undeniable attraction to the sport of Cowboy Action Shooting is participating in a group shootin' activity where winning  is not the main goal. Having fun, shootin' old time shootin' irons and razzin' your fellow pardners is really what it's all about.  If you are the type that is willing to sacrifice fun for a victory, then you haven't embraced the "Spirit of the Game" and should consider a different form of shooting competition.
   
Remember the motto " No target is too close or so large that it can't be missed " and the slogan " It's not how good you shoot, it's how good you look shootin'. "

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Our shoot schedule is the 4th Saturday of the month from March thru November
June 21, 22, 23, 2012 is our "Thunder Valley Days" annual match & the
13th Annual SASS MD State Championship of Cowboy Action Shooting™
This match is by pre registration only and requires that all shooters are current SASS members.

All other regular monthly matches are the fourth Saturday (March thru November). Registration starts at 8:00 AM and closes at 9:15 AM (promptly), the mandatory safety meeting is at 9:45 AM and the shoot begins at 10:00 AM.  You do not have to be a member of the Izaak Walton League or SASS to participate in a monthly match. (The State Championship requires SASS Membership). Members of the Wildlife Achievement Club Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America are automatically members of the "Damascus Wildlife Rangers". The monthly match cost to members is $5.00 and non-members $10.00. For vendors, we have free outdoor vendors spaces on a first come first serve basis. Vendors, contact  Chuckaroo for additional information.   Lunch, for a nominal fee, will be available on Saturday and prepared by our Boy Scout Troop 945. Set up will be the Friday before each match at 1:00 PM, please help with set up if you can. The IWLA-WAC rifle and pistol ranges will be closed from set up on Friday at 1:00 PM through clean up of the match on Saturday around 4:00 PM.  

Visitors are welcome at all matches at no charge. You do need to bring ear and eye protection. No visitor pets are allowed.

All shooters and spectators are required to use ear and eye protection.

If you are not sure of the rules, contact Chuckaroo BEFORE the match date! Participants must have cowboy hat, boots, long sleeve shirt, long pants, proper firearms, holsters and an Alias to be able to shoot.  No sneakers, ball caps or clothing logos!!! All matches are held Rain or Shine. We follow SASS Rules and their "Spirit of the Game." All SASS Rules are in the SASS Handbooks available on line.

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It is a good idea to verify shoot information with the club contacts provided, or by checking their web site.
Most clubs have directions on their web site. Visitors are welcome at all events at no charge,
please bring ear and eye protection. Some clubs have rules against visitor pets.
Please check with the club contact before bringing your pet to a match.
All matches are rain or shine, unless noted.
 

1st Saturday  Club Name: Eas'dern Shore Renegades  Regular Shoot Dates: 1st Saturday year round  Food: Lunch included in match fees  Registration:  ($15) 08:00-9:15 AM, safety talk at 09:30 AM.  Annual Match: Eas’dern Shore Round-Up, Delaware State Championship, May 4-6, 2012  Range Location: Delmarva Sportsman's Club, 816 Sudlersville Cemetery Road, 1 mile north of Sudlersville, MD.  Contacts: Teton Tracy match director at 302-378-7854, additional contact Delaware Coop at 302-270-8710.

1st Saturday  Club Name: The Perry County Regulators  Regular Shoot Dates: 1st Saturday of the month from April thru November.  Food: Lunch is available  Registration: 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM. Safety talk is 9:45 AM.  Annual Match: July 17, is the PA State BP Championship "Smoke N Fire"    Annual Match: "Cow Camp" in September. 3 day event and includes a "Cow Camp" with camping on Friday.  Range Location: Ickesburg Sportsman's Club in Ickesburg, PA.  Contact: Tuscarrora Slim call 717-789-3004 for additional information.

1st Sunday  Club Name: The Chimney Rocks Regulators  Regular Shoot Dates: 1st Sunday of the month, March (weather permitting) through November.  Food: Lunch is available  Registration: 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM. Safety talk is 9:45 AM.  Annual Match: Unknown  Range Location: The Hollidaysburg Sportsman's Club, Hollidaysburg, PA.  Contact: Hattie Hubbs.   See web site for additional contact information and directions.

1st Sunday  Club Name: Thurmont Rangers   Regular Shoot Dates: 1st Sunday of the month from March through November.    Food: Breakfast and lunch are available  Registration: 8:00 AM to 9:15 AM. Mandatory safety talk is 9:45 and the fun starts at 10:00.  Annual Match: SASS Northeast Regional, "THE MASON DIXON STAMPEDE."  Annual Match:  SASS Maryland State BP Championship "Free State BP Shootout"  Annual Match: Charity fun Match "Cops & Cowboys"  Range Location: Thurmont Conservation and Sportsman's Club, Thurmont, MD.  Contact: Cash Caldwell  240-285-7673  Scores: . Thurmont Monthly Scores

1st Tuesday  Club Name: The Virginia City Marshal's   Regular Shoot Dates: 1st Tuesday, Winter Months  Food: None  Registration: Sign up starts at 5:00, mandatory safety talk at 6:45, and fun starting at 7 PM.  Annual Match:  Special match on News Years Day  Range Location: NRA National Headquarters in Fairfax, VA., an indoor range.  Contacts: President, Humphrey Hook  and Vice President, the Virginia Kid 571-332-7323  Additional Information: Visit the National Firearms Museum, right there at the NRA Headquarters (free),  and then take in a challenging cowboy shoot.

2nd Saturday  Club Name: The Peacemaker Rangers  Regular Shoot Dates: 2nd Saturday March thru November  Food: Bring your own for now  Set Up: Friday before the match at 4:00 PM, all help is appreciated  Registration: 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM,  Shooting starts at 10:00 AM  Annual Match: None at this time  Range Location: Peacemaker National Training Center, 1624 Brannons Ford Rd., Gerrardstown, WV 25420  Contact: Cody Conagher 304-258-1516

2nd Saturday  Club Name: Logan's Ferry Regulators  Regular Shoot Dates: 2nd Saturday of the month, from April thru November (Nov. weather permitting)  Food: Snacks and refreshments are available for purchase  Registration: 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM. Mandatory Safety Talk at 9:30 AM.  Annual Match: None at this time  Range Location: Logan's Ferry Sportsman's Club, Plum Borough, PA  Contact: Mariah Kid 412-607-5313

2nd Sunday  Club Name: Westshore Posse    Regular Shoot Dates: 2nd Sunday of the month from March thru November.  Set Up: The Saturday before the match at 9:00 AM  Food: Breakfast and lunch available  Registration: 8:00 AM to 9:15 AM. Safety talk is 9:45 AM.  Annual Match: None at this time  Range Location: The Westshore Sportsman's Association in New Cumberland , PA.  Contact: Hud McCoy 717-683-2632

2nd Sunday  Club Name: Blue Ridge Regulators  Regular Shoot Dates: 2nd Sunday, March through October.  Food: Unknown, check with club  Registration: Unknown  Annual Match: "Roundup" is held in April.  Range Location: Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, just north of Lexington. See their web site for additional information  Contact: Dig 'em Deep.

2nd Sunday  Club Name: The Dakota Badlanders  Regular Shoot Dates: 2nd Sunday of the month from April through October.  Food: Unknown, check with club  Registration: Unknown  Annual Match: None at this time  Range Location: Guthsville Rod & Gun Club in Orefield, PA. There is a good map on their web  Contact: Dakota Jack 610-837-8020

2nd Tuesday (Winter Schedule is 3rd Saturday)  Club Name: The Monocacy Irregulars  Regular Shoot Dates: 2nd Tuesday as scheduled   Food: None, bring your own  Registration:  10:00 AM to 10:45 AM. Safety talk is 10:45 AM. SHOOTING STARTS AT 11:00 AM  Annual Match: None at this time  Range Location: Monocacy Pistol Club, Frederick, MD.  Contact: Church Key 304-229-8266 for additional information. See web site for schedule and directions.  Additional Information: These matches are held as a "Relaxed" cowboy shoot.  Dress for the weather. *Note, 1911 pistols are allowed in a separate category using the guidance provided by the Westshore Posse (1911 rules at http://www./WestshorePosse.Com). All gun handling must be done in the shooting bays; guns shall not be uncased in the MPC parking area.

3rd Saturday  Club Name: The Jefferson Outlaws   Regular Shoot Dates: 3rd Saturday of the month, March thru November. (.22 Cal. Cowboy Fun Shoots In The Winter)  Set Up: The Friday before the shoot at 9:00 AM  Food: Breakfast and lunch are available  Registration: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM. Safety talk is 9:45 AM.  Annual Match: "Shootout At Leadville"  held in May.  Range Location: Jefferson Rifle Club, Inc. in Southern Pennsylvania, located between York and Hanover   Contact: Oracle Jones

3rd Saturday  Club Name: K C's Corral  Regular Shoot Dates: 3rd Saturday of the month all year round  Set Up: The Friday before the shoot at 2:00 PM  Food: Available most months, check with contact first  Registration: 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM. Safety talk is 9:30 AM.  June, July and August one hour earlier  Annual Match: "Thunder In The Brush"  held on the 3rd weekend in May.  Range Location: 4292 Range Rd., Mechanicsville, VA  23111  Contacts:  Bucksaw Bob,  Shenny Sheno  804-445-4199

3rd Saturday  Club Name: River Junction Shootist Society  Regular Shoot Dates: 3rd Saturday of the month from April thru October  Extra Shoots: April  - True Grit, July  - Wild Bunch,  September - True Grit.  Food: Lunch is available  Annual Match: 12th Annual, "Ambush at Indian Creek",  Sept. 16, 17, 18, 2011    Range Location: Donegal, PA.  Contacts: RJSS club questions contact Chuckwagon Sam 724-626-2001 or our TG The Vegas Kid.     For Ambush & Smoke N Fire questions,  Match contact Dip or Slow-poke Sara  724-228-4215

3rd Sunday  Club Name: Thurmont Rangers  WILD BUNCH MATCH  Regular Shoot Dates: 3rd Sunday in April, June, July & October    Range Location: Thurmont Conservation and Sportsman's Club, Thurmont, MD.  Contact: Cash Caldwell  240-285-7673  Scores: . Thurmont Monthly Scores

3rd Sunday  Club Name: Paden's Posse (Delaware)  NEW LOCATION  Regular Shoot Dates: Every 3rd Sunday all year long.   Food: Not provided at this time  Registration: Start time and safety meeting is at 9 AM. Match fee ($10)   Annual Match: None at this time  Range Location: Bridgeville Rifle and Pistol Club, Bridgeville, DE  Contact: Deacon Will (AKA William Bell) 302 422-6534

3rd Sunday  Club Name: The Silver Lake Bounty Hunters   Regular Shoot Dates: 3rd Sunday of the month, March through October (November if the weather lets them).  Food: Unknown, check with club  Registration: Registration is from 9-9:30 AM. Safety meeting at 9:45 AM. Shooting starts at 10:00 AM  Annual Match: Unknown  Range Location: Silver Lake Gun Cub located in Silver Lake, PA. between Scranton, PA. and Binghamton, NY  Contact: Buckshot Blackman at 570-663-3045

4th Saturday  Club Name:  Damascus Wildlife Rangers in Damascus, Md.  Regular Shoot Dates: 4th Saturday of the month from March thru November.  Set Up: The Friday before the match starting at 1:00 PM    Food: Lunch is available  Registration: 8:00 AM to 9:15 AM. Safety talk is 9:45 AM.  Annual Match: June is the SASS Maryland State Championship "Thunder Valley Days."  Range Location: Izaak Walton League near Damascus Md. See web page for directions and a map.  Contact: Chuckaroo 301-831-9666.

4th Sunday  Club Name: The Pepper Mill Creek Gang  Regular Shoot Dates: 4th Sunday of the month, March thru November  Food: Bring your own lunch  Registration: Registration is from 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM, Mandatory safety meeting at 9:45 AM.  Annual Match: None at this time  Range Location: Northern Virginia Gun Club near Fredericksburg, VA.  Contact: Slip Hammer Spiv 540-775-4561.

4th Sunday  Club Name: Cowboy Action Shooting Sports CASS  Regular Shoot Dates: 4th Sunday of the month March thru October  Food: Lunch is provided  Registration: 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM. Safety talk is 9:45 AM.  Annual Match: West Virginia State Championship "Appalachian Showdown"  in September.  Range Location: Near Berkley Springs, W. VA.  Contact:  Club contact is Stagecoach Trent 304-267-6535.

4th Sunday  Club Name: "Bend of Trail"  Regular Shoot Dates: 4th Sunday of the month, from January through September (Ice/Snow will cancel, check web site)  Food: Bring Your Own Lunch  Registration: Begins at 9:00 AM and safety meeting is at 9:30 AM.  Cost: Members $10, Non-Members $15, Under 18 years old free  Annual Match:  September, "Star City Shootout."  The SASS VA State Championship  Range Location: Roanoke Rifle and Revolver Club, Roanoke, VA. 1305 Gun Club Dr., Hardy, VA.  24101  Contact: Trapper Dan 540-580-1989

If you would like to change your clubs listing or have your club added to the above list, contact Chuckaroo.

SASS Listing of Worldwide Affiliated Cowboy Action Shoots.

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We offer memberships in the "Damascus Wildlife Rangers" for cowboy shooters. These memberships will be outside of the Izaak Walton memberships and do not provide the benefits that a regular IWLA Membership does.  However, for people that live a distance away, it is an opportunity to join the club without the expense of a full IWLA club membership. "Damascus Wildlife Rangers" single memberships will be $35, with spouse an additional $20. Young Guns and Buckaroos' (16 and under) are free when added to a parents membership. Members get to shoot the matches at half price ($5 instead of $10) and can order the club badge. Applications are available at club matches or you can download the Damascus Wildlife Rangers Application, you can fill out the application, while viewing it, and then print it. To view the application, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. Adobe is available free here .

For additional information, contact Chuckaroo. Members of the Damascus Izaak Walton (Wildlife Achievement Chapter Inc.) automatically become members if the Damascus Wildlife Rangers once they have participated in one of our matches.  For full Izaak Walton League membership information, click on Izaak Walton League Membership Information located on the IWLA main page. Membership is on a calendar year.

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The following sponsors contribute doors prizes, help and assistance to us on a regular basis and have helped make the sport of Cowboy Action Shooting the great family activity that it is.  Please make them your first choice when looking for Cowboy Gear. 

Atlantic Guns
601 Hungerford Dr. - Rockville, MD. 20850    301-279-7983
Atlantic Guns
944 Bonifant St. - Silver Spring, MD. 20901     301-585-4448
Cowboy Firearms - Ammunition - Clothing - Reloading and Shooting Supplies

The Carver
"Leatherman Jack"
159 Hutchison Rd. - West Grove, PA. 19390   610-357-6621
Fine Custom Holsters and Leatherwork

Chuckaroo's Engraving
Laser Engraving For The Cowboy's / Cowgirls  & Their Stuff
301-831-9666

The Cowboy Shop
Berkeley Springs, WV 304-258-1516
Gunsmithing & Action Jobs For Your Cowboy Firearms
Don Jones AKA "Cody Conagher"  SASS 6986

G & J Leather
Johnstown, PA  814-535-1999
Custom Leather Holsters, Rigs and Accessories
The "Hidesman" SASS 15698

Mid Maryland Gun Repair
11103 Hessong Bridge Rd., Frederick, Md. 21701 301-898-7566
2:00 PM to 9:00 PM  Monday - Wednesday - Friday  and  9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Tuesday & Thursday
General and Custom work. Actions jobs on rifles, pistols and shotguns. Custom Reloading.
Will be offering Blueing Services Soon!
Tom Varrecchia AKA "Cash Caldwell" SASS 5505 and Bill Compton AKA "Jug Browning" SASS 22356

Thanks!

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U.S. and State of Maryland Links

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Through a special NRA program, you may now join or renew your NRA Membership through this web site.

When you go through this special link, the NRA will donate a substantial portion of your dues to our junior shooting program. This is a wonderful opportunity to have your NRA dues come back to assist this great program within our chapter. To help make a difference, please click on the NRA logo at the left, and complete the appropriate applications.  

You can pay on line and save time and a stamp.

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IN MEMORIAL
To those who came and played with us,
and have now gone to set the stages we will shoot down the road.

If you are using an Internet map service or mobile GPS for directions, the official address is
26430 Mullinix Mill Rd., Mt Airy, Md. 21771

From Gaithersburg, Rockville, Bethesda and Northern Virginia Via I-270:
Take I-270 North to Father Hurley Blvd. (Rt 27), East toward Damascus. Continue through Damascus but do not follow Rt. 27 North when it gets in town, just continue straight (bear right at the Chevron Station). Once you pass the next light at the Citgo station, you are actually on Rt.108 East. Take Rt. 108 2 miles and turn left on Mullinix Mill Rd. Take Mullinix Mil Rd. 1 1/2 miles and turn left into the driveway.

From Gaithersburg, Rockville & Bethesda Via Rt. 355:
Take Rt. 355 North toward Frederick. Just north of Gaithersburg, near Milestone shopping center, take Rt. 27 Right toward Damascus. Continue through Damascus but do not follow Rt. 27 North when it gets in town, just continue straight (bear right at the Chevron Station). Once you pass the next light at the Citgo station, you are actually on Rt.108 East. Take Rt. 108 2 miles and turn left on Mullinix Mill Rd. Take Mullinix Mil Rd. 1 1/2 miles and turn left into the driveway.

From Gaithersburg Via Rt. 124 (Woodfield Rd.):
Take Route 124 North toward Damascus. At the light in Damascus turn Right (East) onto Rt. 108. Take Rt. 108 about 2 miles to Mullinix Mill Rd. Turn left on Mullinix Mill Rd. Go 1 1/2 miles and turn left into the driveway.

From Frederick Md., West Virginia, & Western PA. Via I-70:
Take I-70 East toward Baltimore. Take Rt. 27 South toward Damascus (also the Mt. Airy exit).  Go South on Rt. 27 for 5.6 miles, (WATCH FOR SPEED CAMERA WHEN THE SPEED DROPS BACK TO 30MPH).
In Damascus, at the light past the firehouse, turn left at the light onto Rt. 108 East. Go about 2 miles and turn left onto Mullinix Mill Rd. Go another 1 1/2 miles and turn left onto the driveway.

From Baltimore, Odenton, Howard County Via I-70:
Take I-70 West toward Frederick. Take Rt. 27 South toward Damascus (also the Mt. Airy exit). Go South on Rt. 27 for 5.6 miles. (WATCH FOR SPEED CAMERA WHEN THE SPEED DROPS BACK TO 30MPH). In Damascus, at the light past the firehouse, turn left onto Rt. 108 East. Go 2 miles and turn left onto Mullinix Mill Rd. Take Mullinix Mill Rd. about 1 1/2 miles and turn left onto the driveway.
OR
Take I-70 West to Exit 73, Woodbine Road, Rt. 94. Go south (left) on Rt. 94 to Rt. 108, Damascus Road. Take a right on Rt. 108. Go 1.6 miles and turn right onto Mullinix Mill Road. Go 1.5 miles and turn left into the driveway.

From Prince Georges County & Northern VA Via I-495:
Take I-495 to I-270 North towards Gaithersburg and Frederick. Next take Father Hurley Blvd. to Md. Rt. 27 North/East toward Damascus. Continue through Damascus but do not follow Rt. 27 North when it gets in town, just continue straight (bear right at the Chevron Station). Once you pass the next light at the Citgo station, you are actually on Rt.108 East. Take Rt. 108  2 miles and turn left on Mullinix Mill Rd. Take Mullinix Mil Rd. 1 1/2 miles and turn left into the driveway.

From Prince Georges County, Scenic Route:
Take New Hampshire Ave. (Route 650) West toward Ashton & Olney. Continue on Rt. 650, cross over Rt. 108 and stay on Rt. 650. (If you turn left onto Rt. 108, follow the directions from Silver Spring). Eventually, (a long scenic ride), Rt. 650 ends and turns into Rt. 108 in a small town call Etchinson (blink and it's gone). Make a right on Mullinix Mill Rd., (first right after Long Corner Rd.). Go 1 1/2 miles and turn left onto the driveway.

From Wheaton, Silver Spring & Olney:
Take Georgia Ave. (Rt. 97) North toward Olney. At Rt. 108, in Olney, turn left (West) toward Laytonsville. Continue on Rt. 108 through Laytonsville until you get to the stop sign in Etchinson. Here you turn left to continue on Rt. 108 West. (Turning right would be New Hampshire Ave. aka Rt. 650). Continue on Rt. 108 toward Damascus and make a Right turn onto Mullinix Mill Rd. Go 1 1/2 miles and turn Left onto the driveway.

If you are using an Internet map service or mobile GPS for directions, the official address is
26430 Mullinix Mill Rd., Mt Airy, Md. 21771

Please Drive Carefully!

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