2026 BAR Firelock Match
July 24th – 26th, 2026
Springtown Rod & Gun Club, Springtown, PA
Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of American Independence
“The Revolutionary War was NOT won by firing Blanks!”
This is the finest private modern gun club we have held Firelock Matches at in years! Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the 250 th with live ammunition!
NOTES:
1) CAMPING: 18th C. & Modern - on-site, plus Cots and Sleeping Bags in Modern Air-Conditioned Club House. Clubhouse has 4 Flush Toilets and 1 with Shower. (Due to the Casinos in Allentown, local Motels are expensive.) Plan to camp.
2) FOOD: As a fund raiser, SR&GC will provide Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner on Saturday plus Breakfast & Lunch on Sunday. Range is out in the country, miles from fast food, diners or convenience stores. BAR will be selling daily Food Ticket Packages along with electronic Pre-Registration. Large Picnic Pavillion is also available.
3) GUNMAKERS FAIR AT KEMPTOWN: Is nearby, running concurrently, 7/24-26/26. Come out early for Friday and go to the Gunmakers Fair at Kemptown, then come to camp on Friday PM at SR&GC! See more informtion at www.gunmakersfair.com.
4) RANGE: 100 yds deep x 275 yds wide, with a 200 yds section in center. Rifle, Musket, and Rifled & Smoothbore Pistol. Sorry, NO Artillery!
5) TARGETS: Saturday - Individual Matches: Paper – TBA / Sunday - Team: Breakable – NO Glass – TBA. Slow Fire & Rapid-Fire Events!
6) Novice Shooters welcome, veteran coaches available. (If you enjoyed the Demonstration Live Shoot at Eastfield Village in 2025, see what you can really do now.)
7) Further Information on Shooting Schedule, Range Rules, BAR Ammunition & Safety Requirements, Scoring Rules and Electronic Registration forthcoming – SAVE THE DATE NOW!
CONTACT: Any questions can be directed to Event Coordinator, Mark Hurwitz, 3rd NJ Regiment, “Jersey Blues”, Cell Phone 973-727-0410 or email jerseyblue3@comcast.net