2016 Francis Marion Memorial
Swamp Fox Assault XXXVI
Saturday, July 16th

Report & Scores

1. The match will be held Saturday, July 16th . It will be a “shotgun heavy” three gun event, including one stage with rifle, pistol and shotgun, one stage with pistol and shotgun, and two stages with shotgun only.
2. This year’s two “dry-land” stages can be shot as a “stand-alone” side match. Be prepared to carry and shoot a minimum of 25 shot loads, 10 slugs, 40 rifle shots (have at least two magazines) and 30 pistol shots (have at least three magazines), just for these stages.
3. Shooters for the “full-match” will be squadded. We will do our best to accommodate squadding requests (see registration form). Check-in / Registration / Squadding starts at 10:30 am, ends at 11:30 am. Shooters meeting at 11:45. Shooting starts at 12:00. Registration may be limited to the first 30 shooters.
4. There will be no lunch provided as part of the match. Bring food and beverages to be consumed on the course, if you like.
5. The 36th Anniversary Dinner will be held AFTER the match, around 6-ish (after clean-up). Details to follow in a separate notice.
6. Costs: See registration form.

• Except where noted below, all standard ALGC T R & S rules apply. It is the shooter’s responsibility to be familiar with them: http://www.ashlandlakegunclub.org/tactical/rules/TR&S%20Program%20Rules.html
• Your division will be based on your shotgun. Any rifle or pistol legal for ALGC T R & S may be used.
• Be prepared to engage 65 steel targets and 25 slug targets for shotgun. Be prepared to shoot slugs out to 100 yards. Bring extra ammo. Shotgun ammo requirements are per ALGC T R & S rules.
• No steel shot or 7 ½, 8s or 9s allowed. BE ADVISED: Lighter loads don’t take the poppers down as well as heavy loads and require more precise shooting, and often tighter chokes. If your ammo of choice fails to take down the targets, no whining is allowed!
• There will be as many as 40 rounds of rifle (need at least two magazines) and as many as 30 rounds of pistol (need at least three magazines). These will all be on the “dry land” stages.
• Standard ammo carrier rules apply. Be prepared to have to load your gun quickly from NON-standard ammo carriers, which will be supplied to you. Be prepared to carry as much as 35 rounds of shotgun ammo on your person, at one time.
• Slings must be attached to your rifle and shotguns on ALL stages.
• As always, wear clothing and shoes appropriate to the swamp venue. Hearing and eye protection are required at all times, no exceptions.
• The Swamp Death Penalty will be in effect for this match (details to be explained at the shooter’s meeting.)

1. Always be conscious of how clean your “loading hand” is. If it is covered with mud, take the time to wipe it off. It is time well spent.
2. Have multiple ammo locations on your person and weapon. Cautious shooters make sure one of them is “protected”, like in a pouch with a flap, or a very deep pocket. That is your back-up ammo. For example, a well prepared swamp shooter has ammo:
1. In a side-saddle
2. In a cross-chest bandolier
3. In a belt carrier or belt bandolier
4. In protected belt pouch or pocket with closed flap.