K & M Precision Rifle Training is honored to host the 2012 “GAP Grind”. GA Precision will infuse this match with events that will undoubtedly live up to its title. Combined with K & M’s first class training facilities this event will be the premier long range precision match of the year. Part of the 2012 Precision Rifle Series it joins the ranks of the nation’s top events for those wishing to compete at the highest level.
This will be a high tempo match with minimal “down time” between stages. The course of fire will test and train disciplines from across law enforcement, military and practical marksman spectrums. Competitors can expect engagements from 50-1000yds at an assortment of steel, reactive, paper and automated moving targets. Targets size will vary in difficulty based on the shooters position, distance and time allotted. Most stages will include “stressors”, either time and/or movement. All scoring will be transparent, balanced and fall within the Precision Rifle Series guidelines in order to reward the most consistent shooters. The competition will require 175 rounds to complete the course of fire and is caliber restricted to 300 WinMag and below. COF will be made public at the start of the competition on Saturday at 7:00am.
<span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><span style="font-weight: bold">Timeline</span></span></span>
<span style="text-decoration: underline">Friday, 26 October 2012 – Competition Train-up – Registration and Zero Range Open</span>
7:00 am Train-up begins
3:00 pm Train-up complete
3:00pm-until dark – <span style="text-decoration: underline">All competitors must sign-in at the facility – 100yd zero range open</span>
<span style="text-decoration: underline">Saturday, 27 October 2012 – Match Day 1</span>
7:00am Welcome and safety briefing
7:30am Match Starts
6:00pm Day 1 complete
<span style="text-decoration: underline">Sunday, 28 October 2012 – Match Day 2</span>
7:30am Day 2 starts
3:00pm Match Ends
3:30pm Awards/prize table
<span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><span style="font-weight: bold">Registration</span></span></span>
PRECISION RIFLE SERIES MEMBERS REGISTRATION BEGINS: 10:00am CST, 4 June 2012
OPEN REGISTRATION BEGINS: 10:00am CST, 5 June 2012
Registration will be done on a first come first serve basis; the match will be limited to 75 competitors. PRS competitors will receive priority registration. Send ONE email to [email protected] with the subject “GAP Grind Registration” then your full name, contact information, T-shirt size and if you would like to sign up for the train-up. Do not send a registration email earlier than 10:00am on the above dates. Emails received earlier then 10:00am will be ignored and multiple emails will be bumped to the back of the list. You will receive a confirmation or waitlist email shortly thereafter. Match payment will be due no later than 1 July and is not refundable. Wait listed personnel will be contacted if slots open.
<span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><span style="font-weight: bold">Cost</span></span></span>
$275 per Competitor (includes match shirt and refreshments all weekend)
<span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="text-decoration: underline">Train-Up</span></span></span>
A one day, eight hour K&M Competition Train-Up Course will be offered to competitors on Friday, 26 October from 7am to 3pm. The course will review basic fundamentals and rapidly transition to range exercises and drills commonly seen in today’s precision rifle competitions. The K&M staff and members from the GA Precision Rifle Shooting Team will provide professional mentorship and hands on instruction to improve your baseline performance for the competition. The train-up will utilize the entire K&M Training Facility but will not practice any event in a manner that will provide them an advantage during the competition. Additionally participants can expect to gather data from 100-1000yds, engage moving targets, and take advantage of multitude range props and targets to further progress in their training. Train-up and Match fee cost is $525 and will limited to maintain a 1 to 5 instructor to student ratio.
<span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><span style="font-weight: bold">Hotels</span></span></span>
Below are a few good hotels in Crestview FL – they are 30-45 minutes away from the range (approx 25-30 miles). There is plenty of fast food, restaurants and shopping near the hotels. Please stock up in town, there are not many services near the facility.
<span style="font-style: italic">Country Inn & Suites</span>
235 Rasberry Road, Crestview, FL
(850) 306-2020
<span style="font-style: italic">Econo Lodge</span>
3101 South Ferdon Boulevard, Crestview, FL
(850) 682-6255
<span style="font-style: italic">Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites</span>
125 Cracker Barrel Road, Crestview, FL
(850) 398-8100
<span style="font-style: italic">Hampton Inn</span>
3709 South Ferdon Boulevard, Crestview, FL
(850) 689-2378
<span style="font-style: italic">Jameson Inn</span>
151 Cracker Barrel Road, Crestview, FL
(850) 683-1778
<span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><span style="font-weight: bold">Airports</span></span></span>
Northwest Florida Regional Airport (Ft Walton Beach) – 45 miles
Pensacola International Airport (Pensacola) – 60 miles
<span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><span style="font-weight: bold">Sponsors</span></span></span>
This will be a high tempo match with minimal “down time” between stages. The course of fire will test and train disciplines from across law enforcement, military and practical marksman spectrums. Competitors can expect engagements from 50-1000yds at an assortment of steel, reactive, paper and automated moving targets. Targets size will vary in difficulty based on the shooters position, distance and time allotted. Most stages will include “stressors”, either time and/or movement. All scoring will be transparent, balanced and fall within the Precision Rifle Series guidelines in order to reward the most consistent shooters. The competition will require 175 rounds to complete the course of fire and is caliber restricted to 300 WinMag and below. COF will be made public at the start of the competition on Saturday at 7:00am.
<span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><span style="font-weight: bold">Timeline</span></span></span>
<span style="text-decoration: underline">Friday, 26 October 2012 – Competition Train-up – Registration and Zero Range Open</span>
7:00 am Train-up begins
3:00 pm Train-up complete
3:00pm-until dark – <span style="text-decoration: underline">All competitors must sign-in at the facility – 100yd zero range open</span>
<span style="text-decoration: underline">Saturday, 27 October 2012 – Match Day 1</span>
7:00am Welcome and safety briefing
7:30am Match Starts
6:00pm Day 1 complete
<span style="text-decoration: underline">Sunday, 28 October 2012 – Match Day 2</span>
7:30am Day 2 starts
3:00pm Match Ends
3:30pm Awards/prize table
<span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><span style="font-weight: bold">Registration</span></span></span>
PRECISION RIFLE SERIES MEMBERS REGISTRATION BEGINS: 10:00am CST, 4 June 2012
OPEN REGISTRATION BEGINS: 10:00am CST, 5 June 2012
Registration will be done on a first come first serve basis; the match will be limited to 75 competitors. PRS competitors will receive priority registration. Send ONE email to [email protected] with the subject “GAP Grind Registration” then your full name, contact information, T-shirt size and if you would like to sign up for the train-up. Do not send a registration email earlier than 10:00am on the above dates. Emails received earlier then 10:00am will be ignored and multiple emails will be bumped to the back of the list. You will receive a confirmation or waitlist email shortly thereafter. Match payment will be due no later than 1 July and is not refundable. Wait listed personnel will be contacted if slots open.
<span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><span style="font-weight: bold">Cost</span></span></span>
$275 per Competitor (includes match shirt and refreshments all weekend)
<span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="text-decoration: underline">Train-Up</span></span></span>
A one day, eight hour K&M Competition Train-Up Course will be offered to competitors on Friday, 26 October from 7am to 3pm. The course will review basic fundamentals and rapidly transition to range exercises and drills commonly seen in today’s precision rifle competitions. The K&M staff and members from the GA Precision Rifle Shooting Team will provide professional mentorship and hands on instruction to improve your baseline performance for the competition. The train-up will utilize the entire K&M Training Facility but will not practice any event in a manner that will provide them an advantage during the competition. Additionally participants can expect to gather data from 100-1000yds, engage moving targets, and take advantage of multitude range props and targets to further progress in their training. Train-up and Match fee cost is $525 and will limited to maintain a 1 to 5 instructor to student ratio.
<span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><span style="font-weight: bold">Hotels</span></span></span>
Below are a few good hotels in Crestview FL – they are 30-45 minutes away from the range (approx 25-30 miles). There is plenty of fast food, restaurants and shopping near the hotels. Please stock up in town, there are not many services near the facility.
<span style="font-style: italic">Country Inn & Suites</span>
235 Rasberry Road, Crestview, FL
(850) 306-2020
<span style="font-style: italic">Econo Lodge</span>
3101 South Ferdon Boulevard, Crestview, FL
(850) 682-6255
<span style="font-style: italic">Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites</span>
125 Cracker Barrel Road, Crestview, FL
(850) 398-8100
<span style="font-style: italic">Hampton Inn</span>
3709 South Ferdon Boulevard, Crestview, FL
(850) 689-2378
<span style="font-style: italic">Jameson Inn</span>
151 Cracker Barrel Road, Crestview, FL
(850) 683-1778
<span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><span style="font-weight: bold">Airports</span></span></span>
Northwest Florida Regional Airport (Ft Walton Beach) – 45 miles
Pensacola International Airport (Pensacola) – 60 miles
<span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><span style="font-weight: bold">Sponsors</span></span></span>
