Mission Statement
A benchrest organization for the shooter and the range owners with the goal of simplicity in operation, where every member has a voice.
An organization that will pursue, record and promote precision and accuracy in long range benchrest.
We encourage the exchange of knowledge, experiences and theory, and more importantly, support the camaraderie of our members and the mentoring of new shooters that are the life blood of any organization. Our goal is an organization where the members and directors are, competitors and friends, that share the common goal of competition and enjoyment of the sport.
Our design of this organization is the ability to easily modify our system to better suit the needs of all our members. We will always keep safety as our first priority through all of our operation.
The Rules Are Simple
We have structured Freedom Benchrest, via a Rules Committee, that the Ranges and the Members have complete control of the Rules and their implementation. The Board of Directors will manage all financial and legal requirements of the Organization as well as the Record keeping, Website, Scoring Programs and tools that a Match Director would use in the execution of a Freedom Benchrest Match.
Our Rules are designed to be less prohibitive, easier to oversee and allow for new innovation to see what we can make a long range rifle do. We have eliminated End of Year Honor points for any Record targets, but will certainly honor those achievements. Our 1000 Yard Program will duplicate the 600 Yard Structure for ease of use and basically common sense. We have replaced the DQ Rule for missing bullet holes and replaced it with a penalty which will allow the competitor to continue shooting.
Board of Directors & Advisory Committee
These are some of the highlights that separate us from the other shooting organizations, but the biggest will be attitude of the Board of Directors and their desire to offer you a stress free, willing to help option for your club and shooters. Thank you for your time and we hope you will consider Freedom Benchrest for your Club’s affiliation with a Professional organization that has Long Range and it’s members as it’s first priority. We hope to visit with you soon in regards to this proposition so please feel free to call any of us with questions. Hope to hear from you soon.
Jim Bauer
Records & Contract
316-259-2581
bauergranite@aol.com
3556 S. 143rd St. E., Wichita, KS. 67232
David Matthews
Web & Social Media Director
336-518-6084
ddfreedombenchrest@gmail.com
P.O. Box 529, Tennille, GA. 31089
Donna Matthews
Web & Social Media Director
336-518-6084
ddfreedombenchrest@gmail.com
P.O. Box 529, Tennille, GA. 31089
Blake Wilson
End of Year Points Keeper
478-361-7393
Mbwilson82@gmail.com
123 Walnut Ridge Dr., Macon, GA. 31211
Roles & Responsibilities
Match Directors
The Match Director is the Representative of a member Club that is responsible all communication and reporting required by the Club and Freedom Benchrest. The Match Director may delegate, appoint or assume the responsibility of any and all personnel required to execute a Match, as the Freedom Benchrest rules require. The Match Director may appoint a Range Officer, Range Official, Safety Officer, Referees, Scorer, and Statistician as his match may require.
Range Officer
The Range Officer conducts Matches, controls the firing line and supervises the competitors/shooters. They will direct the Target Crew as required. They will oversee and enforce all of the Safety Rules. The Range Officer is in complete control of attendees and competitors on the range. Any unsportsmanlike behavior is grounds for removal and prohibition from the Range as the Range Officer sees proper. He ensures Wind Flags are raised and rule compliant. In the event of any situation, not limited to, Tornadoes, Hurricanes, Storms etc. The Range Officer has full authority to stop or pause the Match and after consultation with the Referees, announce a decision to proceed or end the Match. The Range Officer’s decision will be final.
Referees
Officials, appointed by the Match Director, which have the authority to conduct spot inspections. The Referees may inspect the equipment of competitors at their discretion, then pass judgement whether such equipment complies with the requirements of the class in which the shooter is competing. If found to be non-compliant, the shooter will be given the opportunity to correct the non-compliant equipment, provided the shooter has not shot in any part of the Match. They adjudicate scoring at the request of the Scorer. They handle protests from the competitors. They adjudicate potential safety violations. The investigate any complaints of unsportsmanlike behavior and report to the Match Director for a final decision.
Safety Officer
Appointed assistants to the Range Officer overseeing safe operation on the Range and Firing Line. They have the authority to flag prohibited practices for potential shooter safety errors and or rule violations. Final decision as to their findings lies with the Match Director.
Scorer
Receives targets directly from the Target Crew, scores them and provides results to the Statistician. The Scorer may score their targets provided the Statistician or Referee verifies the results.
Shooter/Competitor
The individual Shooter/Competitor is responsible for their:
- Safe and courteous behavior.
- Proof of Membership at the beginning of any Freedom Benchrest Match.
- Compliance of instructions and decisions of Range Officials.
- Non-Interference with the Target Crew, Scorers, Statistician, Range Officials and other competitors in performance of their duties of and schedule.
- Having a general working knowledge of the Rules.
- Reporting to the firing line when their assigned relay is called by the Range Officer.
Statistician
Sets up relays based on information taken from competitor’s registration form. Supervises the work of the scoring detail and assists scoring as required, Records Relay data and Match results.
Treasurer
Takes care of all of financial obligations and reports required between Club and Freedom Benchrest.