Please be advised that our web events calendar was revised to correct a typographical error.

The John Garand Service Rifle Match is scheduled for SUNDAY, May 12^th, 2013.

Our ORPA Highpower Rifle Tourneaments 2013 Scheudule summary and the website had incorrectly shown the match on May 13th.

More information may be found at this LINK.

Ohio Outdoor Smallbore Regional and State Championship
Saturday, June 29, 2013 3-POSITION MATCH
NOTE – THIS WILL BE A ONE DAY METRIC 3 POSITION REGIONAL
Match Details: LINK

The Herb Kriedler Memorial Match will be held on
Sunday, June 30, 2013 PRONE MATCH
Match Details: LINK

Effects of sequestration are being felt outside of the DC beltway beyond cancelling White House tours. The Ohio Rifle and Pistol Association was informed by federal officials that as a result of sequestration, resources would not be available to support the Labor Day weekend ORPA Rifle and Pistol Pop Up match at Camp Perry. No further information is available at this time. This article will be updated as more information becomes available.

2013 Ohio Rifle and Pistol Association Sweepstakes
Winner's Choice of Prize in Order of Draw

Drawing Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013

Donation:

One Ticket for $10.00

Three Tickets for $20.00

Six Tickets for $40.00

ROCK RIVER ARMS NM-A4 Donated by Alliance Rifle Club 223 Wylde Chamber for 5.56mm & .223 Cal., Two-Stage Match Chrome Trigger Group.

VZ 2000 SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE Donated by Ohio Ordnance Works Semi-automatic version of the original Czech VZ 58 built to comply with BATFE 922R ruling.

M1 GARAND RIFLE Supplied by the Civilian Marksmanship Program The winner must comply with existing CMP rules that apply to the sale of M1 rifles.

CUSTOM HUNTING KNIFE Donated by Gary G. Smith Maker, Lynchburg, Ohio Individually made, 4" utility hunter blade, stag handle, blade made from ATS 34 stainless steel. Includes handmade leather sheath. Value $200.00. (937) 364-2074 - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. OGCA Meeting Table S7

1,000 ROUNDS S&B 9MM, 115 GRAIN FMJ AMMUNITION Donated by Ohio Ordnance Works

1,000 ROUNDS S&B .45 ACP, 230 GRAIN FMJ AMMUNITION Donated by Ohio Ordnance Works

When you purchase sweepstakes tickets, all proceeds go directly to support our junior shooting programs. Please visit our sweepstakes sponsors. Their generosity has provided six great prizes. To obtain tickets contact:  ORPA PO Box 43083 Cincinnati, Ohio 45243-0083 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Bullseye Pistol Shooters wanted for the OHIO RIFLE & PISTOL ASSOCIATION PISTOL TEAM to compete in the National Championships at Camp Perry
Contact Pistol Director Rick Pozo This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  

ORPA  Members – Request to receive your Gunsmoke newsletter electronically.  If you haven't already done so, please request to receive the email version of ORPA's newsletter, Gunsmoke. By opting to receive the electronic version, you will join a group of members who have already saved ORPA hundreds of dollars on printing and shipping charges. ORPA can now use the funds to strengthen and expand its core programs including state competitions, teams and clinics.  Many members believe that the Electronic Gunsmoke is a superior to its paper counterpart. It appears in full color and arrives several weeks before the printed version. The electronic version also includes links to websites including ORPA's online calendar, and Facebook page.  The tickets for ORPA's annual sweepstakes will be mailed to electronic subscribers.

To request an Electronic Gunsmoke, please email Editor Rachel Scofield at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

On Sat., June 15, 2013, ORPA with support from the Civilian Marksmanship Program, will hold a CMP High-power Marksmanship Clinic at Camp Perry in conjunction with its longrange highpower match.

The registered CMP clinic will serve as an introduction to the sport of highpower rifle shooting for new or unclassified shooters. The CMP will supply for the clinic AR-15 military-style match rifles. On one of the National Rifle Championship ranges, participants will fire five sighting shots and 30 shots for record at 200 yards. Only rifles and ammunition provided by the clinic will be permitted.

Read more: ORPA/CMP Highpower Clinic

"A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed."

"The people have the right to bear arms for their defense and security; but standing armies, in time of peace, are dangerous to liberty, and shall not be kept up; and the military shall be in strict subordination to the civil power."