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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-$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 10 shooting disciplines
with separate competitive matches. Members receive a $2.00 discount on most match fees.
Shooting Disciplines
Falling Plate Rim/Center Fire
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 (rim fire) or 8” (center fire) 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 Iron and Open,Center Fire and Rim Fire
$3.00 per match for members
$5.00 for non members.
Shooting Clays
Match Directors: James Squires 501-847-2147, Bill Morris 501-778-1617
Range 7 Two matches per month. One is a fun match the other is for score.
$5.00 per match for members.
$6.00 for non members.
Small-bore & Hunter Pistol Silhouette
Silhouette shooting is a challenging sport and very different than a lot of other shooting
competitions. Small-bore and Hunter Pistol matches consist of you shooting ½ 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, Jim Wood 501-847-9244
Range 2 NRA Approved 2 Matches Any Sight
$4.00 per match for members.
$6.00 for non members.
1/2 Scale Small-bore Rifle Silhouette
1/2 scale Small-bore rifle matches are not that different from any other silhouette match other than
you are shooting ½ scale silhouettes of chickens, pigs, turkeys and rams at 40, 50, 75 and 100
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.
Match Directors: Leroy Squires 501-602-0086, Jim Wood 501-847-9244
Range 2 Club Match Only. 2 Divisions Any Sight & Iron Sight.
$4.00 per match for members.
$6.00 for non members. Ladies 1/2 priced.
Speed Steel Match
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. Most stages are shot 4 times with the best times recorded. We have also added
a rim fire 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.
Match Directors: Paul Stiedle 501-517-0756, Patrick Holsted 501-766-4942
Range 5 Club Match Only. Divisions: SSP, ESP, CDP, Revolver, Limited, Open.
$10.00 for members and non members.
Small-bore Rifle 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: George Rhode 501-221-0971,Greg Sullivan 501-663-4231
Range 2 NRA Approved (2 Matches) - Any Sight
$4.00 per match for members $6.00 for non members.
International Defensive Pistol Match
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). See Appendix One –
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 IDPA Approved
$10.00 per match.
High Power Rifle 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 center fire 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 NRA Approved (2) - Any Sight
$4.00 per match for members, $6.00 per match for non members.
Black Powder Cartridge Rifle 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 Any sight
$4.00 for members -- $6.00 for non-members
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, NRA Approved, Open, Target, Sporter.
$4.00 per match for members, $6.00 per match for non members.
Prone Center Fire
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 Rulebook 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. Centerfire iron sights and any sights
$3.00 per match for members,$5.00 for non members.
Fees for the 600 yard match will be determined at such time as the 600 yard range is completed.
Whether you are an average pinker or a hard core completive shooter you will find that our range
suites 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.
The Benton Gun Club, Inc. is a private, members only, member owned non-profit organization.
Match fees are typically $5.00-$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 10 shooting disciplines
with separate competitive matches. Members receive a $2.00 discount on most match fees.
Shooting Disciplines
Falling Plate Rim/Center Fire
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 (rim fire) or 8” (center fire) 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 Iron and Open,Center Fire and Rim Fire
$3.00 per match for members
$5.00 for non members.
Shooting Clays
Match Directors: James Squires 501-847-2147, Bill Morris 501-778-1617
Range 7 Two matches per month. One is a fun match the other is for score.
$5.00 per match for members.
$6.00 for non members.
Small-bore & Hunter Pistol Silhouette
Silhouette shooting is a challenging sport and very different than a lot of other shooting
competitions. Small-bore and Hunter Pistol matches consist of you shooting ½ 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, Jim Wood 501-847-9244
Range 2 NRA Approved 2 Matches Any Sight
$4.00 per match for members.
$6.00 for non members.
1/2 Scale Small-bore Rifle Silhouette
1/2 scale Small-bore rifle matches are not that different from any other silhouette match other than
you are shooting ½ scale silhouettes of chickens, pigs, turkeys and rams at 40, 50, 75 and 100
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.
Match Directors: Leroy Squires 501-602-0086, Jim Wood 501-847-9244
Range 2 Club Match Only. 2 Divisions Any Sight & Iron Sight.
$4.00 per match for members.
$6.00 for non members. Ladies 1/2 priced.
Speed Steel Match
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. Most stages are shot 4 times with the best times recorded. We have also added
a rim fire 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.
Match Directors: Paul Stiedle 501-517-0756, Patrick Holsted 501-766-4942
Range 5 Club Match Only. Divisions: SSP, ESP, CDP, Revolver, Limited, Open.
$10.00 for members and non members.
Small-bore Rifle 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: George Rhode 501-221-0971,Greg Sullivan 501-663-4231
Range 2 NRA Approved (2 Matches) - Any Sight
$4.00 per match for members $6.00 for non members.
International Defensive Pistol Match
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). See Appendix One –
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 IDPA Approved
$10.00 per match.
High Power Rifle 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 center fire 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 NRA Approved (2) - Any Sight
$4.00 per match for members, $6.00 per match for non members.
Black Powder Cartridge Rifle 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 Any sight
$4.00 for members -- $6.00 for non-members
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, NRA Approved, Open, Target, Sporter.
$4.00 per match for members, $6.00 per match for non members.
Prone Center Fire
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 Rulebook 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. Centerfire iron sights and any sights
$3.00 per match for members,$5.00 for non members.
Fees for the 600 yard match will be determined at such time as the 600 yard range is completed.
Whether you are an average pinker or a hard core completive shooter you will find that our range
suites 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.
