the FNRA is the nonpolitical, nonprofit are of the NRA Foundation, we are more interested in promoting the shooting sports for the future rather than discussing 2nd Amendment rights. While 2A rights are important, the FNRA builds firearm advocates for the future.

MARCH 8, 2014
Kalamazoo Committee is holding its 3rd Annual Event on March 8th at Pine West Banquet Center on 11th Street @ Stadium Drive.
For details: www.kazoofnra.org

MARCH 22, 2014
South West FNRA Committee is holding its 11th Annual Event two weeks later on March 22nd at the Van Buren ISD in Lawrence.
For details: www.swmifnra.org

Both committees have pre-event gun raffles to be drawn the night of their respective events. See their websites for links to the raffle ticket flyers.

(GunReports.com) — Olin Corporation, through its Winchester Division, is   recalling two (2) lots of M*22™ 22 Long Rifle 40 Grain Black Copper Plated   Round Nose rimfire ammunition.

Symbol Number: S22LRT
Lot Numbers: GD42L and GD52L

Winchester has determined the above lots of 22 Long Rifle rimfire   ammunition may contain double powder charges. Ammunition with double powder   charges may subject the shooter or bystanders to a risk of serious personal   injury and/or death, or cause firearm damage, rendering the firearm   inoperable.

Do Not Use Winchester® M*22™ 22 Long Rifle Rimfire Ammunition With Lot Numbers GD42L or GD52L. The ammunition Lot Number is imprinted (stamped without ink) on the left tuck flap of the 500-round carton as indicated in the nearby photo. The 1000-round intermediate carton does not have a Lot Number.

To determine if your ammunition is subject to this notice, review the Symbol Number and Lot Number. If it is Symbol Number S22LRT with a Lot Number   containing GD42L or GD52L, immediately discontinue use and contact Winchester   toll-free at 866-423-5224 or visit http://www.winchester.com/Product-Service/Pages/Contact-Us.aspx   for free UPS pick-up of the recalled ammunition.

This notice applies only to Symbol Number S22LRT with Lot Numbers GD42L   and GD52L. Other Symbol Numbers or Lot Numbers are not subject to this   recall.

If you have any questions concerning this 22 Long Rifle rimfire ammunition   recall, please call toll-free 866-423-5224, write to Winchester (600 Powder   Mill Road, East Alton, IL 62024 Attn: S22LRT Recall), or contact Winchester   Customer Support online.

To view the entire article, click   here.

40 bore has a new rule change.  Shooters may now use 30 caliber or larger rifles.  .30 to .399 rifles must be lever action or rolling blocks with iron sights only.  There will be two classes, one for rifles .30 to .399 caliber and another for .40 caliber and larger. Then both classes will be combined for an overall winner.  With allowing .30 caliber and larger it will bring all those old 30-30’s, 35’s, 358’s 32-40’s and a host of other calibers out of the closet and give them renewed life at the shooting range.  Shooters are encouraged to shoot in both classes using two different rifles.  The new rules will become active at our next match March 8^th.  You no longer have an excuse not to shoot this fun match, hope to see you there.   40 bore matches are always the second Saturday of the month, 12 months a year starting at 10am at our 50 yard range.

Click here to download a copy of the 2014 West Michigan NRA & CMP Highpower Rifle Tournaments schedule.  It includes events at Southern Michigan Gun Club, Kalamazoo Rod & Gun Club, Muskegon Pistol & Rifle Club and South Kent Sportsmen’s Club.

SMGC has a new Events page! In the QuickLinks bar above just click on SMGC EVENTS and you’ll see the list of upcoming events that require Sign-Up and Registration to reserve a spot. Not all events will have a waiting list if a reserved spot becomes available. If there is a fee involved with the event you will be able to process your payment through PayPal (there is no extra fee to you, and you don’t have to be a member of PayPal to use the service).

So check the page often as events with attendee limits may fill up fast.

Things are back to normal.

Thank you for your cooperation.

The driveway area to the Outdoor range is clear but still has some debris that members should be aware of when entering the main gate.  Power is back and the outdoor Range is open for all  previously scheduled events.

(previous Range Closed message below)

The Outdoor Range will be closed until storm damage is cleaned up and damages can be assessed and repaired to provide a safe environment for our members. Currently, there is no electrical power and a large tree is blocking the entrance drive. We will post updates as they become available regarding the resumption of scheduled events. Thanks for your understanding.

SMGC BOD