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Carmi
Rifle Club to Host Brownell's NRA Day - June 5 , 2021
Saturday, June 5th, the Carmi Rifle Club will be hosting their annual
Brownell’s NRA Day which will be open to men, women, and youths (ages 9
yrs. old and up). The Carmi club is proud to continue southern
Illinois' rich heritage of firearm ownership and sport shooting. The
event, partially funded by a grant from the Friends of the NRA
Foundation, is a unique opportunity to learn about the importance
of firearm safety and to participate in a wide variety of shooting
sports. The day begins at 8:30 am with registration and includes
firearm safety orientation, instruction in the fastest growing sports in
the nation - trap shooting with shotguns and steel challenge with .22
target pistols, firing a wide variety of rifles and centerfire pistols.
Participants will have an opportunity to shoot paper targets, reactive
targets such as spinners and steel plates, as well as clay targets.
The Carmi Rifle Club, a not-for-profit organization, hosts this event as
a community service and provides lunch, hearing and eye protection, as
well as all the firearms and ammunition. This will be the 15th
year for an event of this type to be hosted by the club. Members
encourage those interested in firearms to participant in this
educational and fun program. All activities are supervised by NRA
certified instructors, range safety officers, and experienced club
members. NRA safety rules are strictly enforced. The event will be
held at the Carmi Rifle Club at the north edge of Carmi just off Hwy 1
on County Road 1250 E which is across the road from Vibracoustic
Industries.
Attendance is limited to the first 25 participants to register. The fee
for the day is $30. To receive a registration form or for more
information please contact Valinda Rowe at 618-963-2788, email VRowe@mvrowe.com.
Photo Caption: The Carmi Rifle Club will be
sponsoring a NRA Day for men, women, and youths Sat. June 1st. NRA
Instructor and Range Safety Officer, Mike Rowe, instructs a young
shooter in the fun sport of trap shooting.
Submitted by:
Valinda Rowe
Carmi Rifle Club
618-383-4454Carmi
Rifle Club to Host NRA Women On Target Shooting Clinic - May 1 , 2021
The Carmi Rifle Club in Carmi, IL will be hosting its annual
NRA Women On Target instructional shooting clinic on Saturday, May
1st. The day will begin with registration at 8:30 a.m. followed
with firearm safety orientation and instructional sessions for
shotgun, .22 caliber handgun in the morning. Attendees
will have the added opportunity to shoot rifles and centerfire
handguns in the afternoon. Participants will be treated to a
picnic lunch. The purpose of the clinic is to provide training
in the safe handling of firearms in a safe, relaxing,
non-competitive, and fun-filled environment. The clinic will
conclude at approximately 3 p.m. Firearms, ammunition, targets
and lunch will be provided by the club. The event is made
possible in part by the Friends of the NRA Foundation.
The event will be supervised by NRA certified instructors and
range safety officers as well as experienced club members.
The club is located north of Carmi at 1576 Co. Rd. 1250 E, Carmi, IL,
just off Illinois Highway 1.
Registration for the clinic costs $30 per participant.
Pre-registration is required. To register, contact Valinda Rowe
at 618-963-2788, or send an email to VRowe@mvrowe.com.
16 hr. Concealed Carry Class Dec. 5 and 12, 2020 CCL Renewal Dec. 12, 2020
Carmi Rifle Club, a not-for-profit organization,
will be offering its fall 16 hr. concealed carry class Dec. 5 and
12th. 16 hours of training is required by law for the IL
license. The club will host the Day 1 class which covers firearms
and marksmanship on Nov. 2. The Day 2 class which covers
the legal portion and range qualification is scheduled for
Saturday, Dec. 12th. Classroom portion will be conducted at the White
County Farm Bureau Bldg. with range training and qualification at the
Carmi Rifle Club. Instructors will be IL State Police
registered concealed carry instructors Mike and Valinda Rowe.
Students who have up to 8 hours of acceptable prior training which can
be credited toward the 16 total hours may register for the Dec. 12th
Day 2 class without attending the Day 1 class. Acceptable prior
training would include a honorable military discharge or NRA Basic
Pistol certificate, or a combination of IL Hunter Safety certificate
along with a Utah concealed carry license. Other training might
qualify but would have to be confirmed prior to registration.
Hours for both classes will be 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fee for
each day is $115. Pre-registration is required.
Concealed Carry Renewal Class - Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020
Illinois concealed carry licenses must be renewed
every 5 years. The Carmi Rifle Club will be offering the renewal course
on Saturday, Dec. 12, 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. The classroom portion
of the course and will be held at White County Farm Bureau Building,
304 E Robinson St. Carmi, IL. Live-fire qualification will be
conducted at the Carmi Rifle Club range and scheduled throughout the
rest of the morning and afternoon. Course conducted by ISP
registered instructors Mike and Valinda Rowe.
This course fulfills the renewal training requirements for the Illinois Concealed Carry License.
Firearms and ammunition will be supplied. FEE: $50.
To reserve a seat in the classes or for more information: contact Valinda Rowe at 618-963-2788 or email vrowe@mvrowe.com.
Past Events Scheduled, no longer valid events.....................
Saturday, July 11, 2020 at the Carmi Rifle Club
10th Annual
Young Leader Pistol
Shoot
Saturday, July 11,
2020 at the Carmi Rifle Club
Registration Form
(complete all fields)
Registration fee
before July 1 is $25.00; after July 1 is $35.00
Click here
for full color pdf entry form: Young
Leader Pistol Shoot
Mail pdf form
& fee to... White County Farm Bureau, PO Box 367, Carmi, IL 62821
Coming this Fall...October 17th, 2020
Brownell’s NRA Day Shooting Camp
Sponsored by Carmi
Rifle Club, Brownell, and NRA Foundation
Click here
for pdf entry form: Brownell’s
NRA Day shooting camp
A fun opportunity
for women, men, and youths ages 9 years old and up to learn more
about firearm
safety and shooting
fundamentals and to experience a wide variety of shooting sports -
all in one place, all
in one day!! The
Carmi Rifle Club is excited to offer this rewarding and enjoyable
experience to our
southern Illinois
area. The Carmi Rifle Club is located on County Road 1250 E just off
Hwy.14 north of
Carmi, IL
8:30 am -
Registration 11:45 am - Picnic lunch provided
9:00 am - Safety and
range instruction 12.45 pm - Center fire pistols and rifles
10:00 am - .22
target pistols and shotgun instruction 3:00 pm - Finish up and head
home
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Participants will
receive instruction in:
1. Basic firearm
safety rules 3. Fundamentals of shooting
2. Range safety
rules 4. An introduction to shooting sports
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Participants will
have the opportunity to handle and fire a variety of firearms such
as:
1. .22 caliber
target pistols 4. 9 mm., .45 cal., and .38 special pistols
2. .410, .20 gauge,
and 12 gauge shotguns 5. .22, .223, 7.62x39, .30 carbine and rifles
3. Air guns 6. M1
Garand 30.06
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Participants are
welcome to bring their own eye and ear protection - regular glasses
with shatter-proof lenses or shooting glasses.
However, safety
glasses and hearing protection will be provided for those who do not
bring their own. Participants under 18 years
old must be
accompanied by an adult.
FEE: $30
Advance Registration
required, event limited to first 25 applicants
Free Camp T-shirts
(subject to
availability)
Make checks
Payable to: Carmi Rifle Club
Send to:
Valinda Rowe, 1615 Co. Rd. 325 E., Enfield, IL 62835
For more
information contact Valinda Rowe: 618-963-2788 email:
VRowe@mvrowe.com
Brownell’s NRA Day
shooting camp
Click here for pdf
entry form: Brownell’s
NRA Day shooting camp
2020
Carmi Rifle club will be hosting concealed carry classes!
March 21 (Day 1)
March 28 (Day 2)
Carmi Rifle club will be hosting concealed carry classes in March! Day 1
of the CCL course is Saturday, March 21, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and the
fee is $115. Day 2 will be Saturday, March 28, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and
the fee is $115. The CCL Renewal Class is Saturday, March 28, 8:30 a.m.
to 1:30 p.m. and the fee is $50. Advance registration required. Call
Mike Rowe at 618-963-2788
2019
Annual Open Range Weekend at Carmi Rifle Club
Oct. 18-20
Carmi Rifle Club invites the public to their annual open range
weekend on Oct. 18, 19, 20. The event is free, primitive camping
is available, the only services available are a spot to set up and
porta-potty. Anyone wanting to camp out the nights of 18th – 19th
are welcome.
The range will be open to the shooting public from the evening of
Friday, Oct. 18th till 1 pm on Sunday 20th , at which time the range
will close for a 4-H shooting event. Eye and Ear protection are
required for everyone on the firing range.
Saturday at 5 p.m. will be the annual members meeting and update
followed by a pot luck meal at 6 p.m.. Chris Tupper of Tupper's
Guns & Firearm Repair in Grayville will again be smoking some good
meat. Feel free to bring a dish and/or dessert. Paper goods will be
provided. There will be a good campfire going so bring lawn
chairs for some nice fellowship!
Concealed Carry Class Nov. 2 & 9th, CCL Renewal Nov. 9th
16 hr. Concealed Carry Class - Saturday, Nov. 2 & 9th
Carmi Rifle Club, a not-for-profit organization, will be
offering its fall 16 hr. concealed carry class Nov. 2 & 9th.
16 hours of training is required by law for the IL license. The
club will host the Day 1 class which covers firearms and marksmanship
on Nov. 2. The Day 2 class which covers the legal
portion and range qualification is scheduled for Saturday, Nov.
9. Classroom portion will be conducted at the White County Farm Bureau
Bldg. with range training and qualification at the Carmi Rifle
Club. Instructors will be IL State Police registered
concealed carry instructors Mike and Valinda Rowe.
Students who have up to 8 hours of acceptable prior
training which can be credited toward the 16 total hours may register
for the Nov. 9 Day 2 class without attending the Day 1 class.
Acceptable prior training would include a honorable military discharge
or NRA Basic Pistol certificate, or a combination of IL Hunter Safety
certificate along with a Utah concealed carry license. Other
training might qualify but would have to be confirmed prior to
registration. Hours for both classes will be 8:30 a.m. to 6
p.m. Fee for each day/class is $115. Pre-registration is required.
Concealed Carry Renewal Class - Saturday, Nov. 9th
Illinois concealed carry licenses must be renewed
every 5 years. The Carmi Rifle Club will be offering the renewal course
on Saturday, Nov. 9, 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. The classroom portion
of the course and will be held at White County Farm Bureau Building,
304 E Robinson St. Carmi, IL. Live-fire qualification will be
conducted at the Carmi Rifle Club range and scheduled throughout the
rest of the morning and afternoon. Course conducted by ISP
registered instructors Mike and Valinda Rowe.
This course fulfills the renewal training requirements for the Illinois Concealed Carry License.
Firearms and ammunition will be supplied. FEE: $50.
To reserve a seat in the classes or for more information: contact Valinda Rowe at 618-963-2788 or email vrowe@mvrowe.com.
Young Leader Pistol Shoot
Saturday, July 13, 2019
Carmi Rifle Club ‐ Carmi, IL
Click here for Registration Form.
Click here for A Colorful Flyer of the Day's Events!
8:30 a.m. Registration
9:00 a.m. Speed Steel Competition
12:00 p.m. Lunch
SPEED STEEL COMPETITION
6 stations, 5 relays, 5 targets each
$25 per shooter if registered before July 1
$35 per shooter if registered after July 1
TWO CLASSES ‐ Adult & Youth (16 & under)
Minimum age is 12, under 16 with adult
Registration includes lunch & drinks
.22 pistols only, multiple clips recommended
One participant will win a
Ruger Mark IV Pistol!
Each shooter receives one chance to win pistol
Top 3 Adult & Youth shooters receive extra chances
Carmi Rifle Club to Host NRA Women On Target Shooting Clinic
Saturday, May 4th
8:30 am - 3 pm
The
Carmi Rifle Club in Carmi, IL will be hosting its annual NRA
Women On Target instructional shooting clinic on Saturday, May
4th. The day will begin with registration at 8:30 a.m. followed
with firearm safety orientation and instructional sessions for
shotgun, .22 caliber handgun in the morning. Attendees will
have the added opportunity to shoot rifles and centerfire handguns in
the afternoon. Participants will be treated to a picnic
lunch. The purpose of the clinic is to provide training in the
safe handling of firearms in a safe, relaxing, non-competitive, and
fun-filled environment. The clinic will conclude at approximately
3 p.m. Firearms, ammunition, targets and lunch will be
provided by the club. The event is made possible in part by the Friends
of the NRA Foundation.
The event will be supervised by NRA
certified instructors and range safety officers as well as experienced
club members. The club is located north of Carmi on County
Road 1250 E, just off Illinois Highway 1.
Registration for the clinic costs $30
per participant. Pre-registration is required. To register,
contact Valinda Rowe at 618-963-2788, or send an email to VRowe@mvrowe.com.
Carmi Rifle Club Will Be Hosting A Concealed Carry 3-Hr. Renewal Course
and 16 hr. CCL Course.
3-Hr. Renewal Course
Saturday, March 2, 2019
8:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
8:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. is the classroom portion of the course and will
be held at White County Farm Bureau Building, 304 E Robinson St. Carmi,
IL.
Live-fire qualification will be conducted at the Carmi Rifle Club range
and scheduled throughout the rest of the morning and afternoon. Course
conducted by ISP registered instructors Mike and Valinda Rowe.
This course fulfills the renewal training requirements for the Illinois
Concealed Carry License. It is important to renew your CCL before it
expires. If the license is allowed to expire, Illinois State Police are
stating the applicant must retake the whole 16 hours of training. If
renewal is submitted prior to the expiration date, the license will
remain active during the renewal process. We recommend this class if
your carry license is expiring in 2019.
Firearms and ammunition will be supplied.
FEE: $50
Pre-Registration and non-refundable deposit of class fee is required.
Please email VRowe@mvrowe.com or call 618-963-2788 for registration
form and to verify available space.
Deadline for registration is Feb. 15, 2019.
16 hr. IL Concealed Carry Course
Day 1 on Sat., March 30, 2019 - $115
Day 2 on Sat., April 6, 2019 - $115
8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days.
The two day course fulfills the 16 hr. required hours of training for
the IL concealed carry license. If you have 8 hrs. prior credit, you
only need to sign up for Day 2. Examples of prior credit – NRA Basic
Pistol certificate, DD214, Hunter Safety (4hrs) plus Utah or FL
concealed carry license (4hrs) if training was done in separate classes
and not together.
Space is limited to 12 students for Day 1 – no limit for Day 2. If you
would like to reserve seats in either class or both classes, please
respond ASAP.
Pre-Registration and non-refundable deposit of class fee is required.
Please email VRowe@mvrowe.com or call 618-963-2788 for registration
form and to verify available space.
Firearms and ammunition will be supplied.
FEE: $115 per day Fee for full 16 hr. = $230
Deadline for registration is March 15, 2019.
2018
CRC is hosting a Range Safety Officer certification class - June 23
Location: Guardian Center in Carmi, 1124 Oak Street (across from Hucks)
Timess: 7:45AM to 5PM give/take
Fees: Hour off for lunch $125 Total Fee
$50 Deposit (or entire fee) payable to Heartland Training, Turned in to
Dawn W. or Mike & Valinda ASAP so the instructor will know how much
literature he needs to order.
Fill out registration and turn in with deposit. (instructor needs an accurate head count for ordering class materials ASAP)
https://www.heartlandtrainingteam.com/registration
All training is in Classroom no range work.
Questions: mrowe@mvrowe.com
“Fun Work Day” This will be a Range Improvement day and all are welcome to join in to make for a better facility. The shooting range will not be shut down for this event. - Saturday June 9, 2018
White County Farm Bureau Young Leader Pistol Shoot - Saturday July 14, 2018
4-H shooting event (Carmi RifleClub Hosted) and range will be closed from 2pm till 5 Sunday July 8, 2018
Brownell's NRA Day Family Shooting Camp – Saturday, June 2, 2018
Click here for details
N.R.A. Women On Target – Saturday, May 5, 2018
Click here for details
2017
Official Open Range and Camping October 21-23, 2017 at Carmi Rifle
Click here for details
Basic Pistol and Concealed Carry Classes Scheduled for Nov. 4 & Nov. 11th.
Click here for details.
16 Hr. IL Concealed Carry Class
Day 1 – Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017
Day 2 – Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017
Saturday, July 1, 2017
Carmi Rifle Club Big Gun Raffle!
This Sat., July 1st, we will
have a booth set up at the Lion's Club Car Show at the White County
Fair Grounds. We will be selling memberships and selling raffle tickets
for a Devil Dogs Arms custom AR-15. This is a $1300.00 outfit that will
be awarded on Corn Day this fall. Tickets start @ $5.
Need not be present to win!
Saturday, July 8, 2017 - 8:30 am - 3 pm
The Farm Bureau Young Leadership Shoot will be held July 8th @ Carmi Rifle Club.
We are offering steel shoots on Thursday evenings at the range. This is a great way to get practiced for the upcoming shoot.
Details:
Saturday, July 8, 2017 - 8:30 am - 3 pm
7th Annual Young Leader Pistol Shoot “A benefit for the Young Leader
Collegiate Scholarship”. Young Leader Pistol Shoot “A benefit for the
Young Leader Collegiate Scholarship”
For more details, click here. For an ENTRY form, click here.
SPEED STEEL COMPETITION, 5 stations, 5 relays, 5 targets each
DISPLAY OF MARKSMANSHIP, Accuracy shooyng, best of 10 shots
TWO CLASSES ‐ Adult & Youth (16 & under) - Minimum age is 12,
under 16 with adult Registration includes lunch & drinks (.22
pistols only, multiple clips recommended)
A portion of the funds raised will be awarded to a White County, IL youth pursuing a collegiate course of study in agriculture.
Registration Fee is $35.00
Registration:
https://drive.google.com/…/0B51BPi6HBeWGX2J6Z0pEYjJNbXM/view
For more details, click here. For an ENTRY form, click here.
Saturday, June 3rd - 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Carmi Rifle Club to Sponsor Annual NRA Day Youth Sportsfest Camp - Click here for details!
The day long camp begins at 8:30 am with
registration, includes firearm safety orientation, instruction in the
fastest growing sports in the nation - trap shooting with shotguns and
steel challenge with .22 target pistols, bench shooting a wide variety
of rifles and centerfire pistols including cowboy action
revolvers. The youths will have an opportunity to shoot paper
targets, reactive targets such as spinners and steel plates as well as
clay targets.
Saturday, May 6, 2017 - 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
NRA Women On Target Shooting Clinic - Click here for details!
CLIC BASIC PISTOL (Day 1 for Illinois Concealed Carry) (Day 2 is listed below on March 11, 2017)
To print entry form, click: here
Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017 – 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Please bring a sack lunch and snacks for the day – Bottled water provided
White County Farm Bureau Bldg., 304 E Robinson St., Carmi, IL
Course conducted by NRA and ISP certified instructors Mike and Valinda Rowe.
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REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPANTS:
Participants must bring eye and ear protection - regular glasses with shatter-proof lenses or shooting glasses.
FEE: $115
($15 discount for donation of 150 rounds of .22 LR ammo)
Carry Legally in Illinois Course (Also known as "Day 2" for Illinois Concealed Carry)
Sponsored by the Carmi Rifle Club and White County Farm Bureau
To print entry form, click: here
Saturday, March 11, 2017, 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Lunch will be provided by the Farm Bureau
Course conducted by ISP registered instructors Mike and Valinda Rowe.
Course will be held at White County Farm Bureau Building, 304 E Robinson St. Carmi, IL.
This course is designed as an entry level course for the Illinois
Concealed Carry License. Students who have not already taken Day 1 must
have 8 hours of prior training credit. Acceptable prior training: NRA
Basic Pistol course, military DD214, combination IL Hunter Safety/Utah
CCL, law enforcement certificate of training.
COURSE CONTENTS COVERS ALL ELEMENTS REQUIRED BY STATE LAW TO QUALIFY FOR THE ILLINOIS CONCEALED CARRY LICENSE
1. Firearm safety
2. The basic principles of marksmanship
3. Care, cleaning, loading, and unloading of a concealable firearm
4. All applicable State and federal laws relating to the ownership,
storage, carry, and transportation of a firearm 5. Instruction on the
appropriate and lawful interaction with law enforcement while
transporting or carrying a
concealed firearm
6. Live fire range qualification
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REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPANTS:
Participants must bring eye and ear protection - regular glasses with shatter-proof lenses or shooting glasses.
FEE: $115
($15 discount for donation of 150 rounds of .22 LR ammo)
2017 - NRA Women On Target Shooting Clinic -Saturday, May 6, 2017
To print entry form, click: here
A fun opportunity for women to learn more about firearm safety and
shooting fundamentals and to experience a wide variety of shooting
sports - all in one place, all in one day!! The Carmi Rifle Club is
excited to offer this rewarding and enjoyable NRA Women On Target
Shooting Clinic to the women of southern Illinois. The Carmi Rifle Club
is located on County Road 1250 E just off Hwy.14 north of Carmi, IL
Participants under 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at the range. Minimum age is 16 years old.
FEE: $30
2017 Youth Sportsfest Shooting Camp - June 3, 2017
To print entry form, click: here
A fun opportunity for youths, ages 9 - 18 years old., to learn more
about firearm safety and shooting fundamentals and to experience a wide
variety of shooting sports - all in one place, all in one day!! The
Carmi Rifle Club is excited to offer this rewarding and enjoyable
experience to the youth of southern Illinois. The Carmi Rifle Club is
located on County Road 1250 E just off Hwy.14 north of Carmi, IL
FEE: $30
Advance Registration required, event limited to first 25 applicants Free Camp T-shirts
(subject to availability)
Participants under 18 years
Past Events: 2016
NRA Women On Target Shooting Clinic - Saturday, May 6
To print entry form, click: here
Youth Sportsfest Shooting Camp - June 4, 2016
To print entry form, click: here
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