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About the Benton Gun Club
The Benton Gun Club, Inc. is a private, members only, member owned non-profit organization.
Match fees are typically $5.00 or $10.00 and all matches are open to the public. Our facilities
have expanded from 18 to 112 acres through the purchase of land. There are 12 shooting
disciplines with separate competitive matches.
Whether you are an average plinker or a hard core competitive shooter you will find that our range
suits all of your needs. All of our matches are open to the public so you do not need to be a
member to see and shoot on our range but we would love to have you join.
Hope to see you at the range. Until then please shoot safely and help our sport grow and ask a
friend to come along.
Shooting Matches
Rifle: CMP Rimfire Sporter (New!)
This competition allows individuals to compete with inexpensive rifles in a match that emphasizes
fun and good sportsmanship. Any safe rimfire rifle with any type of action may be used. Rifles must
have standard sporter type stocks, weight at 7.5 pounds or less, have a trigger pull of 3 pounds or
more and be equipped with a scope (6X max) or peep sights. The scope and receiver sighted guns
shoot in one class and rifles with open sights shoot in another. Slings are allowed. Rifles must be
chambered for the .22 long rifle rimfire cartridges. Firing is done at 50 and 25 yards, from three
positions: prone, sitting (or kneeling), and standing. There are six stages, 60 shots total, including
rapid (5 shots in 25 seconds) and slow (10 shots in 10 minutes). *Currently to get things started
and not stifle participation, we are waiving the weight limit, trigger pull weight limit, and the scope
power limit (however for a variable power scopes, they must be set on the lowest power or 6x
whichever is higher).For more information see http://www.6mmbr.com/rimfirecmp.html. Download a
52-page guide here.
Match Directors: J.L. Squires 501-847-2147, George Toney 501-224-5194
Range 4B, $5.00 per match
Rifle: High Power Silhouette
High-power rifle matches are not that different from any other silhouette match other than you are
shooting NRA regulation size silhouettes of chickens, pigs, turkeys and rams at 200, 300, 385 and
500 meters with a high power centerfire rifle. Once again with Silhouette shooting it is not a matter
of looking at a hole on a paper target and seeing how close you were to the center, it’s a matter of
shooting the silhouette off the rail.
Match Directors: Hugh Burnett 501-225-0259, Alston Jennings 501-228-7806
Range 1, $5.00 per match
Rifle: Black Powder Cartridge Silhouette
Single shot black powder cartridge rifles from the buffalo era are fired at full NRA regulation size
silhouettes. Chickens are shot off-hand at 200 meters. Pigs, turkeys and rams are shot using x-
sticks (sitting or prone) at 300, 385 and 500 meters. All capabilities of the rifleman, hand-loader
and equipment are challenged by this event.
Match Directors: Harlan Glover 501-607-4341,Paul Montgomery 501-605-7136
Range 1, $5.00 per match
Rifle: Air Rifle Silhouette
Air rifle matches are not that different from any other silhouette match other than you are shooting
NRA regulation size silhouettes of chickens, pigs, turkeys and rams at 40, 50, 75 and 100 meters
with an air rifle. Once again with Silhouette shooting it is not a matter of looking at a hole on a
paper target and seeing how close you were to the center, it’s a matter of shooting the silhouette
off the rail.
Match Directors: Greg Sullivan 501-663-4231, Scott Kellett 501-909-9922
Range 2, $5.00 per match
Rifle: Prone Centerfire and Rimfire
This match will allow any centerfire rifle, any sights, and any rest that can be safely fired from the
prone position. Course of fire will be 20 rounds for record in 20 minutes at 200 followed by the
same course of fire at 300 yards at an NRA approved target until the 600 yard range is completed.
At that time the course of fire will consist of 3 strings of 20 rounds for record at 600 yards with 2
sighters on each string. NRA rules as defined by the NRA High Power Rifle Rule book apply
including classification of guns for awards. http://www.nrahq.org/compete/RuleBooks/HPR/hpr-
index.pdf
Match Directors: George Toney 501-224-5194, Mark Boeckman 501-425-4613
Range 1, $5.00 per match
Rifle: Small-bore Silhouette
Small-bore rifle matches are not that different from any other silhouette match other than you are
shooting NRA regulation size silhouettes of chickens, pigs, turkeys and rams at 40, 50, 75 and 100
meters with a 22 rifle. Once again with Silhouette shooting it is not a matter of looking at a hole on
a paper target and seeing how close you were to the center, it’s a matter of shooting the silhouette
off the rail.
Match Directors: Greg sullivan 501-663-4231 and Harold Smith 501-778-2648
Range 2, $5.00 per match
Rifle: 1/2 Scale Small-bore Silhouette
meters just this time with a rifle. Once again with silhouette shooting it is not a matter of looking at a
hole on a paper target and seeing how close you were to the center, it’s a matter of shooting the
target off the rail. Club Match Only. 2 Divisions Any Sight & Iron Sight.
Match Directors: Leroy Squires 501-602-0086, Jim Wood 501-847-9244
Range 2, $5.00 per match
Pistol: Falling Plate
The Falling Plate Matches are a load of fun and test your accuracy with a handgun in a timed
shooting event. Each shooting lane as two rows of six 6”steel plates (rimfire) or 8” (centerfire) and
are shot from 15 yards with 6 seconds, 20 yards with 7 seconds, 25 yards with 8 seconds and 30
yards with 9 seconds. You must shoot the steel plate off the rack in order for that plate to count for
your score. The plates you knock off the rack is your score with a perfect score of 48. Shoot offs
will be used to break all ties. Awards are given for overall Match Winner and 1st, 2nd and 3rd place
in each class.
Match Directors: Larry Morgan 501-888-2749, Brad Cunningham 501-888-4996
Range 6, $5.00 per match
Pistol: Small-bore & Hunter Silhouette
Silhouette shooting is a challenging sport and very different than a lot of other shooting
competitions. The match consist of you shooting half-size steel silhouettes of chickens, pigs,
turkeys and rams at 40, 50, 75 and 100 meters. With silhouette shooting it is not a matter of
looking at a hole on a paper target and seeing how close you were to the center, it’s a matter of "IF"
you hit the target.
Match Directors: Ken Floyd Jr. 501-316-0707, John Watkins 501-821-3711
Range 2, $5.00 per match
Pistol: Speed Steel
This action pistol match is the ultimate test of speed and accuracy with a handgun. 1 to 18 steel
targets are placed from 10 to 20 yards and at the start signal you must draw and shoot each target
as fast as possible. We have also added a rimfire division. This new division starts from the low
ready and the strings are kept short so there are no reloads on the clock. With lots of shooting and
no targets to paste or reset, this is a fast moving match with loads of fun. Club Match Only.
Divisions: SSP, ESP, CDP, Revolver, Limited, Open.
Match Directors: Paul Stiedle 501-517-0756, Patrick Holsted 501-766-4942
Range 5, $10.00 per match
Pistol: International Defensive Pistol Association
The International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) is the governing body of a shooting sport that
simulates self-defense scenarios and real life encounters. It was founded in 1996 as a response to
the desires of shooters worldwide. The organization now boasts membership of more than 11,000,
including members in 19 foreign countries. One of the unique facets of this sport is that it is geared
toward the new or average shooter, yet is fun, challenging and rewarding for the experienced
shooter. The founders developed the sport so that practical gear and practical guns may be used
competitively. An interested person can spend a minimal amount on equipment and still be
competitive. The firearms are grouped into five (5) divisions: 1) Custom Defensive Pistol (.45ACP
semi-automatics only); 2) Enhanced Service Pistol (9mm (9x19) or larger caliber semi-automatics);
3) Stock Service Pistol (9mm (9x19) or larger caliber double action, double action only, or safe
action semi-automatics); 4) Enhanced Service Revolver (.38 caliber or larger double action
revolvers); and 5) Stock Service Revolver (.38 caliber or larger double action revolvers). Equipment
for delineations in the revolver divisions. Shooters are then classed by like-skill levels with
progression from Novice (NV); to Marksman (MM); to Sharpshooter (SS); to Expert (EX); and,
finally, to Master (MA).
Match Directors: Patrick Holsted 501-766-4942, Ryan Reed 501-952-9897
Range 5, $10.00 per match.
Shotgun: Shooting Clays
We set up a portable machine that throws clay pigeons. Shooters move among five stations, which
are arranged in a half-circle path behind the throwing machine. Two matches per month. One is a
fun match, the other is for score.
Match Directors: James Squires 501-847-2147, Bill Morris 501-778-1617
Range 7, $5.00 per match
The Benton Gun Club, Inc. is a private, members only, member owned non-profit organization.
Match fees are typically $5.00 or $10.00 and all matches are open to the public. Our facilities
have expanded from 18 to 112 acres through the purchase of land. There are 12 shooting
disciplines with separate competitive matches.
Whether you are an average plinker or a hard core competitive shooter you will find that our range
suits all of your needs. All of our matches are open to the public so you do not need to be a
member to see and shoot on our range but we would love to have you join.
Hope to see you at the range. Until then please shoot safely and help our sport grow and ask a
friend to come along.
Shooting Matches
Rifle: CMP Rimfire Sporter (New!)
This competition allows individuals to compete with inexpensive rifles in a match that emphasizes
fun and good sportsmanship. Any safe rimfire rifle with any type of action may be used. Rifles must
have standard sporter type stocks, weight at 7.5 pounds or less, have a trigger pull of 3 pounds or
more and be equipped with a scope (6X max) or peep sights. The scope and receiver sighted guns
shoot in one class and rifles with open sights shoot in another. Slings are allowed. Rifles must be
chambered for the .22 long rifle rimfire cartridges. Firing is done at 50 and 25 yards, from three
positions: prone, sitting (or kneeling), and standing. There are six stages, 60 shots total, including
rapid (5 shots in 25 seconds) and slow (10 shots in 10 minutes). *Currently to get things started
and not stifle participation, we are waiving the weight limit, trigger pull weight limit, and the scope
power limit (however for a variable power scopes, they must be set on the lowest power or 6x
whichever is higher).For more information see http://www.6mmbr.com/rimfirecmp.html. Download a
52-page guide here.
Match Directors: J.L. Squires 501-847-2147, George Toney 501-224-5194
Range 4B, $5.00 per match
Rifle: High Power Silhouette
High-power rifle matches are not that different from any other silhouette match other than you are
shooting NRA regulation size silhouettes of chickens, pigs, turkeys and rams at 200, 300, 385 and
500 meters with a high power centerfire rifle. Once again with Silhouette shooting it is not a matter
of looking at a hole on a paper target and seeing how close you were to the center, it’s a matter of
shooting the silhouette off the rail.
Match Directors: Hugh Burnett 501-225-0259, Alston Jennings 501-228-7806
Range 1, $5.00 per match
Rifle: Black Powder Cartridge Silhouette
Single shot black powder cartridge rifles from the buffalo era are fired at full NRA regulation size
silhouettes. Chickens are shot off-hand at 200 meters. Pigs, turkeys and rams are shot using x-
sticks (sitting or prone) at 300, 385 and 500 meters. All capabilities of the rifleman, hand-loader
and equipment are challenged by this event.
Match Directors: Harlan Glover 501-607-4341,Paul Montgomery 501-605-7136
Range 1, $5.00 per match
Rifle: Air Rifle Silhouette
Air rifle matches are not that different from any other silhouette match other than you are shooting
NRA regulation size silhouettes of chickens, pigs, turkeys and rams at 40, 50, 75 and 100 meters
with an air rifle. Once again with Silhouette shooting it is not a matter of looking at a hole on a
paper target and seeing how close you were to the center, it’s a matter of shooting the silhouette
off the rail.
Match Directors: Greg Sullivan 501-663-4231, Scott Kellett 501-909-9922
Range 2, $5.00 per match
Rifle: Prone Centerfire and Rimfire
This match will allow any centerfire rifle, any sights, and any rest that can be safely fired from the
prone position. Course of fire will be 20 rounds for record in 20 minutes at 200 followed by the
same course of fire at 300 yards at an NRA approved target until the 600 yard range is completed.
At that time the course of fire will consist of 3 strings of 20 rounds for record at 600 yards with 2
sighters on each string. NRA rules as defined by the NRA High Power Rifle Rule book apply
including classification of guns for awards. http://www.nrahq.org/compete/RuleBooks/HPR/hpr-
index.pdf
Match Directors: George Toney 501-224-5194, Mark Boeckman 501-425-4613
Range 1, $5.00 per match
Rifle: Small-bore Silhouette
Small-bore rifle matches are not that different from any other silhouette match other than you are
shooting NRA regulation size silhouettes of chickens, pigs, turkeys and rams at 40, 50, 75 and 100
meters with a 22 rifle. Once again with Silhouette shooting it is not a matter of looking at a hole on
a paper target and seeing how close you were to the center, it’s a matter of shooting the silhouette
off the rail.
Match Directors: Greg sullivan 501-663-4231 and Harold Smith 501-778-2648
Range 2, $5.00 per match
Rifle: 1/2 Scale Small-bore Silhouette
meters just this time with a rifle. Once again with silhouette shooting it is not a matter of looking at a
hole on a paper target and seeing how close you were to the center, it’s a matter of shooting the
target off the rail. Club Match Only. 2 Divisions Any Sight & Iron Sight.
Match Directors: Leroy Squires 501-602-0086, Jim Wood 501-847-9244
Range 2, $5.00 per match
Pistol: Falling Plate
The Falling Plate Matches are a load of fun and test your accuracy with a handgun in a timed
shooting event. Each shooting lane as two rows of six 6”steel plates (rimfire) or 8” (centerfire) and
are shot from 15 yards with 6 seconds, 20 yards with 7 seconds, 25 yards with 8 seconds and 30
yards with 9 seconds. You must shoot the steel plate off the rack in order for that plate to count for
your score. The plates you knock off the rack is your score with a perfect score of 48. Shoot offs
will be used to break all ties. Awards are given for overall Match Winner and 1st, 2nd and 3rd place
in each class.
Match Directors: Larry Morgan 501-888-2749, Brad Cunningham 501-888-4996
Range 6, $5.00 per match
Pistol: Small-bore & Hunter Silhouette
Silhouette shooting is a challenging sport and very different than a lot of other shooting
competitions. The match consist of you shooting half-size steel silhouettes of chickens, pigs,
turkeys and rams at 40, 50, 75 and 100 meters. With silhouette shooting it is not a matter of
looking at a hole on a paper target and seeing how close you were to the center, it’s a matter of "IF"
you hit the target.
Match Directors: Ken Floyd Jr. 501-316-0707, John Watkins 501-821-3711
Range 2, $5.00 per match
Pistol: Speed Steel
This action pistol match is the ultimate test of speed and accuracy with a handgun. 1 to 18 steel
targets are placed from 10 to 20 yards and at the start signal you must draw and shoot each target
as fast as possible. We have also added a rimfire division. This new division starts from the low
ready and the strings are kept short so there are no reloads on the clock. With lots of shooting and
no targets to paste or reset, this is a fast moving match with loads of fun. Club Match Only.
Divisions: SSP, ESP, CDP, Revolver, Limited, Open.
Match Directors: Paul Stiedle 501-517-0756, Patrick Holsted 501-766-4942
Range 5, $10.00 per match
Pistol: International Defensive Pistol Association
The International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) is the governing body of a shooting sport that
simulates self-defense scenarios and real life encounters. It was founded in 1996 as a response to
the desires of shooters worldwide. The organization now boasts membership of more than 11,000,
including members in 19 foreign countries. One of the unique facets of this sport is that it is geared
toward the new or average shooter, yet is fun, challenging and rewarding for the experienced
shooter. The founders developed the sport so that practical gear and practical guns may be used
competitively. An interested person can spend a minimal amount on equipment and still be
competitive. The firearms are grouped into five (5) divisions: 1) Custom Defensive Pistol (.45ACP
semi-automatics only); 2) Enhanced Service Pistol (9mm (9x19) or larger caliber semi-automatics);
3) Stock Service Pistol (9mm (9x19) or larger caliber double action, double action only, or safe
action semi-automatics); 4) Enhanced Service Revolver (.38 caliber or larger double action
revolvers); and 5) Stock Service Revolver (.38 caliber or larger double action revolvers). Equipment
for delineations in the revolver divisions. Shooters are then classed by like-skill levels with
progression from Novice (NV); to Marksman (MM); to Sharpshooter (SS); to Expert (EX); and,
finally, to Master (MA).
Match Directors: Patrick Holsted 501-766-4942, Ryan Reed 501-952-9897
Range 5, $10.00 per match.
Shotgun: Shooting Clays
We set up a portable machine that throws clay pigeons. Shooters move among five stations, which
are arranged in a half-circle path behind the throwing machine. Two matches per month. One is a
fun match, the other is for score.
Match Directors: James Squires 501-847-2147, Bill Morris 501-778-1617
Range 7, $5.00 per match
