05/12/2026
U.S. SERVICE RIFLE SMALL ARMS FIRING SCHOOL
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, May 30 and 31, 2026 at the
PECONIC RIVER SPORTSMAN'S CLUB in MANORVILLE, NY
Approved by the CIVILIAN MARKSMANSHIP PROGRAM (CMP)
Sponsored by NYS Rifle and Pistol Association
Hosted by Peconic River Sportsman’s Club, Inc.
SAFS TIMES: Seminar Phase SATURDAY 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Range Firing SUNDAY 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Students should arrive not later than 7:30 A.M. each day.
SAFS OBJECTIVE
The SAFS is a program designed as an introduction to the sport of High Power Rifle Competition for new participants. It is also for persons interested in improving their shooting skills who are currently involved in High Power Rifle competitions. As a result of this training, the shooter should be able to enter and safely participate in High Power Rifle Competitions. THIS COURSE IS NOT FOR FIRST TIME SHOOTERS. YOU MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH SHOOTING FI****MS.
SAFS DESCRIPTION
The SAFS is conducted by a team of highly qualified retired U.S. Armed Forces, Civilian NRA nationally ranked competitors, CMP Distinguished Riflemen, and High Power Rifle Instructor/Shooters, augmented by volunteer rifle competitors from local clubs. The training emphasizes Range & Fi****ms Safety, Service Rifle Marksmanship Fundamentals and Techniques, Match Operations and Procedures, Zeroing, and Operation of the U.S. Service Rifle AR-15 A-2. The training includes classroom instruction and closely supervised Dry Fire and Live Fire instruction. Training is conducted with individual trainer/coaches.
NOTE THAT ONLY THE AR15 A-2 WILL BE USED FOR THESE CLASSES!
NOTE: ONLY PARTICIPANTS AND GUARDIANS WILL BE PERMITTED ON CLUB GROUNDS
NO GUESTS OR OBSERVERS. THE USE OF CAMERAS AND CELL PHONES ON THE FIRING LINE IS PROHIBITED.
ELIGIBILITY: 14 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER. I.D. WILL BE REQUIRED
This event is open to the public. We strongly encourage you to join the NYSRPA if you are not currently a member. The $35.00 membership fee can be paid at the door. NYSRPA is fighting for your gun rights in NY. Support them. High Power Rifle competition is a sport requiring stamina and physical flexibility. All participants should be in good health and in good physical condition and be able to assume the prone and sitting firing positions for sustained periods of time. All applicants must already have experience and familiarity with fi****ms. This course is NOT for persons who are not familiar with rifle shooting. THIS COURSE IS FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO EXPERIENCE THE SPORT OF HIGH POWER COMPETITION.
REGISTRATION FEES $75.00
ENTRIES ARE LIMITED TO 66 STUDENTS ONLY
You must qualify at 50 yards on Saturday to be eligible to fire at 200 yards for your CMP qualification on Sunday.
Students between the age of 14 and 16 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian on both days. The parent or guardian need not enroll and take the course.
REGISTRATION PROCEDURE
• Mail in registration is required for all students, (see registration form enclosed)
• Complete form and mail with check or money order.
• Registration must be accompanied by full fees and entry form.
• Registration must be received by May 19, 2026. Register early as course will sell out.
• Cancellations received prior to the above deadline will receive a full refund.
• Registrations will be confirmed via e-mail if received by the above deadline. If you do not have e-mail enclose a self addressed stamped envelope for confirmation.
THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS FOR NO SHOWS.
CONDITIONS:
• Participants are required to comply with all safety rules and instructions.
• Students are required to attend and participate in the complete seminar training and dry fire on Saturday to shoot on Sunday. Students will also be required to fire a qualification score with a 22 LR Service Rifle on Saturday. We will provide ammo for this.
• All students are required to act as scorers and target operators.
APPLICANTS ARE RESPOSIBLE FOR ALL INFORMATION PROVIDED. READ CARFULLY AND ASK QUESTIONS IF YOU DO NOT FULLY UNDERSTAND!
RIFLES USED FOR THE SAFS AND FOR LOAN
• This training is limited to the U.S. Service Rifle, (AR-15) in the A-2 configuration or commercial equivalents with as issued iron sights. National Match AR-15s will be available for loan at no charge.
• Students borrowing rifles are required to provide factory ammunition only. Reloaded ammunition is prohibited in borrowed rifles. No other ammunition will be fired from borrowed rifles. You may purchase caliber .223 ammunition which will be sold at $50.00 for 50 rounds. These prices are subject to change. Students are encouraged to bring their own service rifles both days.
• Personal fi****ms must not be brought into the classroom.
Rifles with “muzzle brakes” or compensators are prohibited in NRA & CMP competition and are not to be used for this course.
AMMUNITION
• Live ammunition must not be brought to the Saturday seminar. Armor piercing, incendiary and tracer ammunition is not allowed. Fifty (50) rounds of ammunition are required per shooter for the qualification live fire match.
CERTIFICATES OF TRAINING
• A “certificate of training” will be issued to each student that completes both phases of training. The “Certificate of Training,” issued by the CMP authorized SAFS, fulfills one of the requirements for Purchase of a U.S. Army surplus service grade M-1 from the CMP.
STUDENTS MUST BRING THE FOLLOWNG EQUIPMENT BOTH DAYS
• Hearing protection is mandatory Eye protection is highly recommended. Students are required to bring a glove for their support hand (opposite hand of their shooting shoulder). An insulated work glove is adequate. Students are encouraged to bring if they already own, their own shooting equipment and clothing to include rifleman jackets, spotting scopes or field glasses, shooting mats. Bring your equipment on Saturday as we will conduct in position dry fire exercises. Students should wear appropriate outdoor clothing both days to include clothing, sweaters, sweatshirts, denim or heavy cloth trousers, boots, baseball type hats and rain gear. Windbreakers or nylon jackets should not be worn as the rifle will shift and move on these slippery surfaces. STUDENTS WHO ARRIVE WITHOUT MANDATORY EQUIPMENT (GLOVE AND HEARING PROTECTION) WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE! STUDENTS MAY NOT SHARE MANDATORY EQUIPMENT!
• NO FOOD SERVICE WILL BE AVAILABLE. Students must bring their own breakfast, lunch, snacks, beverages, etc. each day.
LODGING
• PECONIC. There are hotels and motels in the Riverhead area which is about 10 minutes from the club.
DIRECTIONS
PECONIC - LIE (Route 495) to exit 69. North (left) on Wading River Road about 4 miles to Grumman Blvd. (chain link fence). See sign for Calverton Enterprise Park.. Go east (right) on Grumman Blvd. 2 & 3/4 miles to PRSC entrance (on right). 389 River Road Calverton NY Enter gate and follow signs and guides. DRIVE SLOW on club property!
Speed limit 5 MPH! Follow these directions. Do not use GPS for this location.
POINT OF CONTACT
Ed Walden
[email protected] (516) 924-2524
