Talking Rock Black Powder Shooters

Monthly Meet - 2024 Jones Mountain Rendezvous
2024-01-27 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Pickens County Sportsmans Club, 739 Old Jones Mtn Rd, Talking Rock, GA, 39175, United States
2024 JONES MTN WINTER RENDEZVOUS
The annual January Jones Mountain Winter Rendezvous is a non-competitive, no points, no fee, shooting meet of members and friends & family of members. It is, of course, optional and not a regular shooting meet.
As a reminder, the formal monthly events are the 4th Saturdays, February through October, and the 3rd Saturday of November.
MEMBERS: Remember that we will have a Trade Blanket at all monthly meets starting in 2024. Bring items you would like to sell, trade or barter.

Event: Annual Burnt Mountain Winter Rendezvous 2023
2023-12-16 10:00 - 13:00 | Pickens County Sportsmans Club, 739 Old Jones Mtn Rd, Talking Rock, GA, 39175, United States
Annual Burnt Mountain Winter Rendezvous & Member Shoot for 2023

Members of TRBPS and of PCSC are welcome to join us on Range B (Primitive Range) for a casual, no points shoot for fun and to talk about TRBPS, where we are, what we plan on for 2024, what we can do different. An informal member meeting with fun shooting thrown in.
On 12/16, weather permitting, we are having a “work day” on range B. Our regular shooting range. This will entail working on our guns, our friendships, our shoot program for 2024, where we are with PCSC, finances for TRBPS and the list goes on.

So if you are a member of TRBPS you should help make a decision or two and know where we are. So that is the invite list. Think social shoot on a Saturday so everyone who works has a chance for input. Attendance is not any where close to mandatory. It is meant to be a fun, relaxing day and discuss where we are as a charter club. Even brewery at noon is part of the agenda and maybe a snack or two if we can get a fire going.

This is all weather permitting and we will set up like a regular shoot. Flags, our gear, cardboard, paint, staplers, steel, targets etc. But no scoring other than harassing each other. Heck we might try to come up with a novelty challenge like a dual, use the rattle box. Who knows what the mind will come up with. But it is all for fun and celebration.

So this is a relaxing day to shoot and brainstorm. We are in great shape and getting better and stronger as a club within a club. So we call this our Burnt Mountain Rondy. Come on over. This is a family event so bring bring your family to meet and greet as well as shoot.

Take care all and see you on the 16th for our Burnt Mountain Rendezvous. This is all subject to the range remodel timing of course. Reply if you have questions.

Event: Monthly Meet - November 2023 (3rd Saturday)
2023-11-18 08:30 - 12:00 | Pickens County Sportsmans Club, 739 Old Jones Mtn Rd, Talking Rock, GA, 39175, United States
Running Boar and Wild Turkeys
Running Boar
We will be shooting two relays with 10 shots – patch and roundball, any caliber, in these two shooting classifications, off-hand and supported. The classifications will not compete against each other for prizes, just bragging rights.
First Relay:
10 shots at 50 yards at a Running Boar. You will not be seeing much of him so be quick and make some good shots.
Second Relay:
Five targets, small turkeys, 2 shots each at 25 yards. They are a tough – but colorful – little bugger of a target, so be ready to aim small miss small.
Both relays will be added together for placement within your appropriate shooting category, off-hand or supported. Remember, fellowship and friendship are number one for our shoots. It is not about the prize. The prize is our friendship and fellowship, not a token. Thank you guys for your help and understanding.
Guests are always welcome who just want to watch, learn and meet folks. Bring a chair and we got two picnic tables to sit at as well.
Participation Fee: If you are …
Member of both TRBPS and PCSC: $5
Member of TRBPS and not PCSC: $10
Member of PCSC and not TRBPS: $15
Member of neither: $20

Event: Monthly Meet - October 2023 - Hangers, Swingers & Paper too
2023-10-28 08:30 - 12:00 | Pickens County Sportsmans Club, 739 Old Jones Mtn Rd, Talking Rock, GA, 39175, United States
Hangers, Swingers & Paper too
We will be shooting two relays, 10 shots each (20 total shots), patch and roundball, any caliber in these two shooting classifications. The classifications will not compete against each other for prizes.
First Relay:
10 shots at 50 yards. we will be shooting steel hangers and swingers. So we need to aim a lot smaller and miss smaller even more as they are a long ways away now this late in the shooting season.
Second Relay:
10 shots at 25 yards, a qualifying paper target for hit or miss 10 points each shot. It is a tough bugger of a target so be ready to aim small miss small just like when you all were younger as all the targets are not the same.
Both relays will be added together for placement within your appropriate shooting category off hand or bench-rest for ranking of results.
First shot determines your scoring category. No changing your mind after first shot. So pick either offhand or bench.
Guests are always welcome who just want to watch, learn and meet folks. Bring a chair and we got two picnic tables to sit at as well.
Participation Fee: If you are …
Member of both TRBPS and PCSC: $5
Member of TRBPS and not PCSC: $10
Member of PCSC and not TRBPS: $15
Member of neither: $20

Event: Monthly Meet - September 2023
2023-09-23 08:30 - 12:00 | Pickens County Sportsmans Club, 739 Old Jones Mtn Rd, Talking Rock, GA, 39175, United States
We will be shooting two relays, 10 shots each, patch and roundball, any caliber in these two shooting classifications off hand and bench for rifles and pistol this month. The classifications will not compete against each other for prizes, just bragging rights. We will have our optional category for handguns as well.
First Relay:
10 shots at 50 yards, we will be shooting two big bullseye targets. We need to aim a lot smaller and miss smaller even more five shots each bull. Everyone shoots rifles here.
Second Relay:
10 shots at 25 yards, small hunting target squirrels for points. It is a tough little bugger of a target so be ready to aim small miss small. Here is where it gets a bit different. If you use a rifle, 25 yard target. But you may shoot a pistol in its place and the target will be placed at 15 to 18 yards. Some folks like to shoot them tree rats with a pistol! It is your choice to shoot either rifle or pistol. Keep in mind this target has been donated and picked out by Bobby W.
Both relays will be added together for placement within your appropriate shooting category off hand or bench rest for ranking of results. Now this may turn in to a four category shoot depending on how many we got with pistols and rifles. But please always remember, it is not about the placement, it is about the other prizes, friendship and fellowship. Challenge yourself not others.
First shot determines your scoring category. No changing your mind after first shot. So pick either offhand or bench. Bring a pistol and a rifle if ya got em. We want to make sure you get some practice in cleaning your guns after the shoot. Double the work, double the pleasure is what we say.
Guests are always welcome who just want to watch, learn and meet folks. Bring a chair and we got two picnic tables to sit at as well.
Participation Fee: If you are …
Member of both TRBPS and PCSC: $5
Member of TRBPS and not PCSC: $10
Member of PCSC and not TRBPS: $15
Member of neither: $20

Event: Monthly Meet - August 2023 - 3 Relay Match
2023-08-26 08:30 - 12:00 | Pickens County Sportsmans Club, 739 Old Jones Mtn Rd, Talking Rock, GA, 39175, United States
Late summer is here, folks are trying to stay cool and out of the heat. Watching their gardens and flowers wilt in the sun, drinking their sweet tea on their porches with their fans blowing as we send the kiddos back to school. So we are all kinda looking forward to fall, leaves a changing, garden harvesting, canning the veggies, making the jams and jellies and just getting a bit cooler out. Time to get off the porch, dust off the rifles and see about getting ready for the fall shooting season.
So, rain or shine, we will be starting the Saturday, August 26th shoot with shooters registration, set up and sign in at 8:30am and start the course of fire description and safety briefing with the goal of starting the shoot by 9:00am.
We are having two shooting categories, “off-hand” and “supported” to compete in classifications for fairness. We do not want to exclude anyone who wants to shoot with us but we will not compete against centerfire or scopes to be fair for example. “Supported” means that you can use the bench rest, shooting sticks, kneeling, sitting, prone or any method of support.
We will be shooting three (3) relays this month, two (2) with 10 shots each, patch and roundball, any caliber in these two shooting classifications off hand and supported for score. The classifications will not compete against each other for prizes, just bragging rights.
The third relay will be a surprise team match with number of shots determined by how good your teammates shoot!
First Relay for individual score – Paper Target:
10 shots at 50 yards, as we have shot a lot of steel as of late and folks like some variety at some distance. So by popular demand or is it just demand? It will be a paper target for score. It will be the three bull target. One bull target for practice, the remaining two – five shots each for score.
Second Relay for individual score – Paper Target:
10 shots at 25 yards, paper as well for score. Two bullseye target – five shots each for score.
Third Relay team score:
Surprise team competition. Teams to be determined based on number of shooters that day. Number of shots based on how good your team shoots but look for two minimum, maybe three. Surprise course of fire as well. NO you are not shooting blindfolded with your teammates guiding you to shoot.
Both relays will be added together for placement within your appropriate shooting category off hand or supported (bench-rest, shooting sticks etc) as always. This is for your personal bragging rights. The team relay will be for team prizes and excluded from the scoring of the first two relays.
First shot determines your scoring category. No changing your mind after first shot. So pick either bench or offhand.
So shooting safety talk start time: 9:00am, goal is done by noon so we can all enjoy time with our families, get back out of the heat or get those weekend chores done.
20 shots total for score and some more for your team,
Patch and roundball.
Guests are always welcome who just want to watch, learn and meet folks. Bring a chair and we got two picnic tables to sit at as well.
Participation Fee: If you are …
Member of both TRBPS and PCSC: $5
Member of TRBPS and not PCSC: $10
Member of PCSC and not TRBPS: $15
Member of neither: $20

Event: Monthly Meet - Blanket Prize - July 2023
2023-07-22 08:30 - 12:00 | Pickens County Sportsmans Club, 739 Old Jones Mtn Rd, Talking Rock, GA, 39175, United States
Blanket Prize Event

This July event, Blanket Prize, requests a physical “prize” be provided by all participants as admission to the shoot. Anything related to black powder shooting, or shooting in general, with a value of $5.00 or higher will be taken and placed on the “blanket” for the winners and those that placed to choose from as their prize for points.
If you do not bring a prize, and we hope that you do, the fee for admission is below.
Guests are always welcome who just want to watch, learn and meet folks. Bring a chair and we got two picnic tables to sit at as well.
Participation Fee: If you are …
Member of both TRBPS and PCSC: $5
Member of TRBPS and not PCSC: $10
Member of PCSC and not TRBPS: $15
Member of neither: $20

Event: Monthly Meet - June 2023
2023-06-24 08:30 - 12:00 | Pickens County Sportsmans Club, 739 Old Jones Mtn Rd, Talking Rock, GA, 39175, United States
We will be shooting two relays, 10 shots each, patch and roundball, any caliber in these two shooting classifications off-hand and supported. The classifications will not compete against each other for prizes, just bragging rights.
First Relay:
10 shots at 50 yards, we will have 100 yard paper bulls or steel for score depending on number of shooters and how many bases we can find!
Second Relay:
10 shots at 25 yards, six bull target and remember it is a tough little bugger of a target so be ready to aim small miss small.
Both relays will be added together for placement within your appropriate shooting category off hand or supported (bench rest, shooting sticks etc).
Rumor is going around some folks want to shoot some pistols after the match so if you got one, are interested, please bring it along and fire off some rounds from your bp handguns.
First shot determines your scoring category. No changing your mind after first shot. So pick either supported or offhand.
So shooting safety talk start time: 9:00am, goal is done by noon so we can all enjoy time with our families this weekend.
20 shots total.
Patch and roundball.
Guests are always welcome who just want to watch, learn and meet folks. Bring a chair and we got two picnic tables to sit at as well.
Participation Fee: If you are …
Member of both TRBPS and PCSC: $5
Member of TRBPS and not PCSC: $10
Member of PCSC and not TRBPS: $15
Member of neither: $20

Event: Monthly Meet - May 2023 - Varmint shoot
2023-05-27 08:30 - 12:00 | Pickens County Sportsmans Club, 739 Old Jones Mtn Rd, Talking Rock, GA, 39175, United States
We will be starting the registration sign in at 8:30am on Saturday May 27th and start the course of fire description and safety briefing with the goal of starting the shoot by 9:00am.
We are having two shooting categories, off hand as it is known as and “supported” to compete in classifications for fairness. We do not want to exclude anyone who wants to shoot with us but we will not compete against centerfire or scopes to be fair for example. Supported is the bench rest, shooting sticks, kneeling, sitting, prone et all shooting group.
We will be shooting two relays, 10 shots each, patch and roundball, any caliber in these two shooting classifications off hand and supported. The classifications will not compete against each other for prizes, just bragging rights.
First Relay:
10 shots at 50 yards, we will have ground hogs to eliminate, same for rabbits, crows, squirrels and any other pesky varmints we can find in the form of steel.
Second Relay:
10 shots at 25 yards, small varmints target for points. It is a tough little bugger of a target so be ready to aim small miss small.
Both relays will be added together for placement within your appropriate shooting category off hand or supported (benchrest, shooting sticks etc).
First shot determines your scoring category. No changing your mind after first shot. So pick either supported or unsupported.
So shooting safety talk start time: 9:00am, goal is done by noon so we can all enjoy time with our families this Memorial day weekend. We also understand the importance of this weekend and what it stands for.
20 shots total,
Patch and roundball.
Guests are always welcome who just want to watch, learn and meet folks. Bring a chair and we got two picnic tables to sit at as well.
Participation Fee: If you are …
Member of both TRBPS and PCSC: $5
Member of TRBPS and not PCSC: $10
Member of PCSC and not TRBPS: $15
Member of neither: $20

Event: Monthly Meet - April 2023 - Ring the Bell and Novelty Shoot
2023-04-22 08:30 - 13:00 | Pickens County Sportsmans Club, 739 Old Jones Mtn Rd, Talking Rock, GA, 39175, United States
Ringing the Bell and Novelty Shoot
Saturday, April 22nd, 2023 will start the check in process at 8:30am with the goal of starting the safety brief at 9:00am and course of fire shortly there after.
We will be having our normal two shooting categories as that is what our shooters want:

Off-hand
Supported

Supported is using the bench; standing using support of any kind; sitting; prone; kneeling etc.

You’ll be shooting plain ole roundball and patch, flint or percussion, rifle or smoothbore does not matter. Bring your gun and a mind to enjoy the day.

We will be shooting 10 shots, 50 yards, steel with a new steel target to create some more variables and challenge in scoring along with several of our other new steel targets.

We will also be shooting 10 shots at novelty targets, 25 yards. We are still working out the kinks on the snuffing out the candle. You know fire risk and all plus windy day you cannot have mother nature assist in your scoring. So this part will be fun with very little cruelty involved.

Guests are always welcome who just want to watch, learn and meet folks. Bring a chair and we got two picnic tables to sit at as well.
Participation Fee: If you are …
Member of both TRBPS and PCSC: $5
Member of TRBPS and not PCSC: $10
Member of PCSC and not TRBPS: $15
Member of neither: $20

Event: Monthly Meet - Steel at 50, NMLRA 6 Bull at 25
2023-03-25 08:30 - 12:00 | Pickens County Sportsmans Club, 739 Old Jones Mtn Rd, Talking Rock, GA, 39175, United States
March 2023 Event
We will have our two shooting groups, off hand and bench. Goal is less walking as many of us have not recovered from the February shoot and not as much thinking or analyzing. Just hit the bullseye shooter.
Our safety brief start time will be 9:00AM as the weather is getting nicer and warmer. Bring some water just in case it gets to warm. We will get started shooting just a bit after the safety brief and any news updates for all and a goal to be complete in a couple three hours.

STEEL:
We are going to shoot steel at 50 yards, 10 shots, hit or miss.
NMLRA 6 Bulls:
We will shoot 10 shots at the NMLRA 6 bull target at 25 yards. Five bulls for scoring the other is the practice bull for warm up.
NMLRA 6 bull target at 25 yards
Steel Plates at 50 Yards (Not the actual steel but similar to these pictured)
Guests are always welcome who just want to watch, learn and meet folks. Bring a chair and we got two picnic tables to sit at as well.
Participation Fee: If you are …
Member of both TRBPS and PCSC: $5
Member of TRBPS and not PCSC: $10
Member of PCSC and not TRBPS: $15
Member of neither: $20

Youth History Shoot
2023-03-11 09:00 - 13:00 | Pickens County Sportsmans Club, 739 Old Jones Mtn Rd, Talking Rock, GA, 39175, United States
Teaching youth to safely enjoy firearms is an American tradition
Youth Shoot – Historical overview.
The purpose of the Youth Historical Shoot is to provide the historical significance of the various firearms one could expect to find between 1774 and 1865.
There will be a basic safety lecture on procedure to be expected during the shoot. The mechanics of the various firearms – flintlock, percussion (cap-lock) and other firing ignition systems will be explained, as will the following:

Instruction/commands given by the instructors will be followed as given.
There will be ONE on ONE coach shooter on each shooting position/bench – no freehand shooting allowed.
Students may observe the loading process but will refrain from loading any firearm themselves. Subject to supervised instructions.
Misfires will be handled by the instructor.
Hang fires are to be expected.
Protective Eyewear and Hearing Protection are mandatory.
Observers/photographers will always remain behind the SAFETY LOADING BENCH.
No calling out of names of shooters or disturbance of any other kind to distract their focus on the shooting/discharge of firearms will be permitted.

American Heritage Girls learning the history of ancient arms
Since the purpose of the shoot is for historical reference and primarily for the EXPERIENCE of the youth – the established rules for formal or informal competition do not apply. The youth will simply take a seated position at a bench, a charged firearm placed in the correct sitting position will be placed with the shooter. A sight picture having been found the trigger pulled and the firearm discharged. A cold line may be called for closer examination of unloaded firearms with questions and answers provided by the instructors.
The Talking Rock Black Powder Shooters

Event: Monthly Meet - Over The Log - Chunk Gun Shoot
2023-02-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Pickens County Sportsmans Club, 739 Old Jones Mtn Rd, Talking Rock, GA, 39175, United States
Chunk Gun Event

This is a unique event as the firearms traditionally used are quite unique. The “Chunk Guns” can weigh between 30 to 60 lbs. So, the shooting format or posture is to lie “prone”. But, if you’re more comfortable shooting yours benched, that’s fine too. To participate, you may bring any muzzle-loading rifle you wish – does not have to weigh a ton.
THE PARTICULARS:
For those of you who do not like to get up and down from the ground, we will have two classifications, prone and bench. Bench will include offhand, supported – standing with a shooting stick, using the cover support like a tree, sitting, kneeling, all other. You do not have to have any special equipment like a “chunk gun”. So basically any gun, any sights, any caliber and shoot with us. So if you have a new rifle, new load, new anything and want to test it out, this is a great match for that.
Remember to bring your favorite 50 yard sight in target for your warmup practice shots. You will be walking some as you change the target each shot and it is 50 out and 50 back a few times.
GUESTS:
Guests are always welcome who just want to watch, learn and meet folks. Bring a chair and we got two picnic tables to sit at as well.
Participation Fee: If you are …
Member of both TRBPS and PCSC: $5
Member of TRBPS and not PCSC: $10
Member of PCSC and not TRBPS: $15
Member of neither: $20

Event: Jones Mountain Winter Rendezvous & 'Social' Shoot 2023
2023-01-28 10:00 - 13:00 | Pickens County Sportsmans Club, 739 Old Jones Mtn Rd, Talking Rock, GA, 39175, United States
Event: Jones Mountain Winter Rendezvous & ‘Social’ Shoot 2023
This is an informal social meet open to friends, family and guests of members of TRBPS and PCSC. Bring your favorite muzzle loader, percussion pistol or revolver. There are no pre-set plans, just a get together for shooting, conversation, maybe a woods walk if it’s accommodating.

Event: Annual Burnt Mountain Winter Rendezvous 2022
2022-12-17 10:00 - 13:00 | Pickens County Sportsmans Club, 739 Old Jones Mtn Rd, Talking Rock, GA, 39175, United States
Annual Burnt Mountain Winter Rendezvous & Member Shoot for 2022
Members of TRBPS and of PCSC are welcome to join us on Range B (Primitive Range) for a casual, no points shoot for fun and to talk about TRBPS, where we are, what we plan on for 2023, what we can do different. An informal member meeting with fun shooting thrown in.

Event: Monthly Meet - Meat Shoot - November 19, 2022-3rd Saturday
2022-11-19 09:00 - 12:00 | Pickens County Sportsmans Club, 739 Old Jones Mtn Rd, Talking Rock, GA, 39175, United States
To all, we have less than three weeks before our last match of the year. Our match is going to be November 19th and again is our final one for the year. It will be a meat oriented shoot. We have moved the shoot date up a week rather than the normal 4th Saturday which is the weekend of thanksgiving. We are going with the Saturday before. November 19th. We all feel the holidays are for family and especially thanksgiving so please enjoy the time of the holidays.
Shoot program for November 19th:
Our shoot will start at 9:00am, safety brief and shoot program description will be held before 9am. We are having our normal two shooting categories that everyone seems to believe is fair and inclusive for everyone. “unsupported” or off hand as it used to be known as and “supported” or bench to compete in classifications for fairness as we have done in every shoot this year. We do not want to exclude anyone who wants to shoot with us. We have also completed some major range improvements for our shooters convenience and comfort. Folks were very pleased at the October shoot at what has been accomplished for them.
We will be shooting two relays, 2 with 10 shots each, patch and roundball, any caliber in these two shooting classifications offhand and bench. The classifications will not compete against each other for prizes, just bragging rights.
First Relay:
10 shots at 50 yards at two boar or buffalo bulls targets. Five shots at each boar buffalo target at 50 yards.
Second Relay:
Five targets, small turkey. 2 shots each at 25 yards, small target for points. They are a tough little bugger of a target so be ready to aim small miss small.
Both relays will be added together for placement within your appropriate shooting category off hand or bench-rest. Remember, fellowship and friendship are number one for our shoots. It is not about the prize. The prize is our friendship and fellowship, not a token. Thank you guys for your help and understanding.
So we have a start time of: 9:00am, after our safety brief and shoot program intro.
20 plus shots total, Patch and roundball.
So we look forward to everyone coming and shooting with us Saturday, November 19th. Safety brief starts by at 9:00am. If you have any questions please holler as i am sure we all have em.
John White
Program Mgr – Talking Rock BPShooters
Www.trbps.com for all our shoot write-ups and visits
Participation Fee: If you are …
Member of both TRBPS and PCSC: $5
Member of TRBPS and not PCSC: $10
Member of PCSC and not TRBPS: $15
Member of neither: $20

Event: Monthly Meet - Three relay with pistol
2022-10-22 09:00 - 12:00 | Pickens County Sportsmans Club, 739 Old Jones Mtn Rd, Talking Rock, GA, 39175, United States
We will be starting the registration as always with sign beginning at 8.30am on Saturday October 22nd. The course of fire description and safety briefing will start shortly there after with the goal of starting the shoot by 9:00am. There will be of course the usual cast of characters running around to distract and entertain you. They will even help you out if you need a hand with anything from dry-balls to fail to fires and many other surprising issues as we seem to each month.
We are having our two shooting categories, off hand and bench to compete in classifications for fairness. We do not want to exclude anyone who wants to shoot with us but we will not compete against centerfire or scopes to be fair. Heck bring your gun to work on and shoot. You do not have to shoot for score, just come and enjoy the day with fellow BP shooters.
We will be shooting two relays, 10 shots each, patch and roundball, any caliber in these two shooting classifications. The classifications will not compete against each other for prizes. We will be having our optional relay for handguns as well.
First Relay:
The Program Committee has come up with a way to extend the range and get an additional 40% more yards to shoot! They are tired from all physical exertion to make this happen for you all. So 10 shots at 70 yards! we will be shooting steel hangers and swingers. So we need to aim a lot smaller and miss smaller even more as they are a long ways away now. The Program Committee is still deciding whether to be really cruel and use the smallest targets they can find like popsicle sticks, blow pops, suckers or playing cards or just use some other ones that the shooter might actually be able to see. Most likely go with something you might be able to see.
Second Relay:
10 shots at 25 yards, a running deer hunting target for points. It is a tough bugger of a target so be ready to aim small miss small and dream of a good shot in the woods this fall.
Both relays will be added together for placement within your appropriate shooting category off hand or bench-rest for ranking of results.
Third Relay:
We are having a third relay with handguns. So bring your single shot or cap and ball revolvers. We will have two categories, both off hand. Single shot will shoot 3 shots each at two bullseye targets and cap and ball will shoot 5 shots at two bullseye targets for score. They will be the same targets but will not compete against each other for score. This relay is optional and will be a stand alone score for handguns only.
First shot determines your scoring category. No changing your mind after first shot. So pick either offhand or bench.
* So start time: 9:00am
* 20 shots total
* Patch and roundball
* Third relay, pistols-single shot and CB revolvers
Guests are always welcome who just want to watch, learn and meet folks. Bring a chair and we got two picnic tables to sit at as well.
Participation Fee: If you are …
Member of both TRBPS and PCSC: $5
Member of TRBPS and not PCSC: $10
Member of PCSC and not TRBPS: $15
Member of neither: $20

Event: Monthly Meet - Friends, Family & Guests shoot September 24, 2022
2022-09-24 09:00 - 12:00 | Pickens County Sportsmans Club, 739 Old Jones Mtn Rd, Talking Rock, GA, 39175, United States
As the fall season is almost upon us, leaves beginning to change, high school and college football season as well as other family activities are here. Our normal 4th weekend shoot date is almost upon us. So September 24th we will be meeting on Range B. End of summer, leaves a falling, cool breezes with chilly mornings and back to school has started.
So we will be starting the registration sign in at 8.30am on Saturday September 24th. The course of fire description and safety briefing will start shortly there after with the goal of starting the shoot by 9:00am. There will be of course the usual cast of characters running around to distract and entertain you. They will even help you out if you need a hand with anything.
We are having our two shooting categories, off hand and bench to compete in classifications for fairness. We do not want to exclude anyone who wants to shoot with us but we will not compete against centerfire or scopes to be fair for example.
We will be shooting two relays, 10 shots each, patch and roundball, any caliber in these two shooting classifications off hand and bench for rifles. The classifications will not compete against each other for prizes, just bragging rights. We will have our optional relay for handguns as well.
First Relay:
10 shots at 50 yards, we will be shooting hanging clay pigeons, bust em or miss em for 5 shots and we have steel hangers and swingers for the remaining 5 shots. Keep in mind we got the state championship coming up in September down at Brushy Creek and hunting season around the corner. So we need to aim a lot smaller and miss smaller even more.
Second Relay:
10 shots at 25 yards, small hunting target for points. It is a tough little bugger of a target so be ready to aim small miss small.
Both relays will be added together for placement within your appropriate shooting category off hand or bench rest for ranking of results.
Third Relay:
We are having a third relay with handguns. So bring your single shot or cap and ball revolvers. We will have two categories, both off hand. Single shot will shoot 3 shots each at two bullseye targets and cap and ball will shoot 5 shots at two bullseye targets for score. They will be the same targets but will not compete against each other for score. This relay is optional and will be a stand alone score for handguns only.
First shot determines your scoring category. No changing your mind after first shot. So pick either offhand or bench.
So start time: 9:00am,
20 shots total,
Patch and roundball.
Third relay, pistols-single shot and percussion revolvers.
Guests are always welcome who just want to watch, learn and meet folks. Bring a chair and we got two picnic tables to sit at as well.
Participation Fee: If you are …
Member of both TRBPS and PCSC: $5
Member of TRBPS and not PCSC: $10
Member of PCSC and not TRBPS: $15
Member of neither: $20

Event: Monthly Meet - Two relays plus pistol
2022-08-27 09:00 - 12:00 | Pickens County Sportsmans Club, 739 Old Jones Mtn Rd, Talking Rock, GA, 39175, United States
We are having our two shooting categories, off hand and bench to compete in classifications for fairness. We do not want to exclude anyone who wants to shoot with us but we will not compete against centerfire or scopes to be fair for example.
We will be shooting two relays, 10 shots each, patch and roundball, any caliber in these two shooting classifications off hand and bench for rifles. The classifications will not compete against each other for prizes, just bragging rights. We will have our optional relay for handguns as well.
First Relay:
10 shots at 50 yards, we will be shooting for score on paper this month. We have shot steel the last two and we want you all to start focusing on tightening up those groups at 50 yards. Keep in mind we got the state championship coming up in September down at Brushy Creek and hunting season around the corner. So we need to aim a lot smaller and miss smaller even more.
Second Relay:
10 shots at 25 yards, small target for points. It is a tough little bugger of a target so be ready to aim small miss small.
Both relays will be added together for placement within your appropriate shooting category off hand or benchrest for ranking of results.
Third Relay:
We are having a third relay with handguns. So bring your single shot or cap and ball revolvers. We will have two categories, both off hand. Single shot will shoot 3 shots each at two bullseye targets and cap and ball will shoot 5 shots at two bullseye targets for score. They will be the same targets but will not compete against each other for score. This relay is optional and will be a stand alone score for handguns only.
First shot determines your scoring category. No changing your mind after first shot. So pick either offhand or bench.
* So start time: 9:00am
* 20 shots total
* Patch and roundball
* Third relay, pistols-single shot and CB revolvers
Guests are always welcome who just want to watch, learn and meet folks. Bring a chair and we got two picnic tables to sit at as well.
Participation Fee: If you are …
Member of both TRBPS and PCSC: $5
Member of TRBPS and not PCSC: $10
Member of PCSC and not TRBPS: $15
Member of neither: $20

Event: Monthly Meet - Standard 2-relay with optional 3rd with pistol
2022-07-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Pickens County Sportsmans Club, 739 Old Jones Mtn Rd, Talking Rock, GA, 39175, United States
NOTE: THE DATE FOR THIS MEET HAS CHANGED TO THE 16TH
First Relay:
10 shots at 50 yards, small bowling pins, steel swingers, simple hit or miss for points. They are known as the bulls balls. Plus steel reset target plates. So a shot at each type of target at 50 yards and they must be hit in order as we will have 10 different targets at 50 yards.
Second Relay:
10 shots at 25 yards, small target for points. It is a tough little bugger of a target so be ready to aim small miss small.
Both relays will be added together for placement within your appropriate shooting category off hand or bench rest for ranking of results.
Third Relay:
We are adding a fun third relay with handguns. So bring your single shot or cap and ball revolvers. We will have two categories, both off hand. Single shot will shoot 3 shots each at two bullseye targets and cap and ball will shoot 5 shots at two bullseye targets for score. They will be the same targets but will not compete against each other for score. This relay is optional and will be a stand alone score for handguns only.
Guests are always welcome who just want to watch, learn and meet folks. Bring a chair and we got two picnic tables to sit at as well.
Participation Fee: If you are …
Member of both TRBPS and PCSC: $5
Member of TRBPS and not PCSC: $10
Member of PCSC and not TRBPS: $15
Member of neither: $20

TRBPS & PCSC Social Shooting Event - June 25, 2022
2022-06-25 12:00 - 16:00 | GA
Pickens County Sportsman’s Club, PCSC, member meeting; cookout; and fun shoot.
See our Blog about this event.

Event: Monthly Meet - Standard with Big "A" Crow, then special challenge with pistol
2022-06-18 09:00 - 12:00 | Pickens County Sportsmans Club, 739 Old Jones Mtn Rd, Talking Rock, GA, 39175, United States
NOTE: THIS IS THE 3RD WEEKEND OF JUNE
We are having two shooting categories, off hand and bench to compete in classifications for fairness. We do not want to exclude anyone who wants to shoot with us but we will not compete against centerfire or scopes to be fair for example.

We will be shooting two relays, 10 shots each, patch and roundball, any caliber in these two shooting classifications off hand and bench. The classifications will not compete against each other for prizes, just bragging rights.

First Relay:
10 shots at 50 yards, small bowling pins, steel swingers, simple hit or miss for points. They are getting even smaller for those that shot with us a month ago. They are known as the bulls balls. Plus steel reset target plates. So a shot at each type of target at 50 yards and they must be hit in order as we will have 10 different targets at 50 yards.

Second Relay:
10 shots at 25 yards, small target for points. It is a tough little bugger of a target so be ready to aim small miss small.

Both relays will be added together for placement within your appropriate shooting category off hand or bench rest for ranking of results.

Third Relay:
In May we had a unique target that was built and tested I call the ferris wheel. A four armed rotating clay pigeon holder to test yourself against. This target and others will be used in our shoot program to keep the program fun and challenging. Video is available on our website of it in action at www.trbps.com . At this point we are still trying to determine the scope of our program as well as we see what members like, equipment we have, what we like to shoot and design a match using this equipment. So as we test em, use em, we are looking for feedback, guidance and ideas on future matches. We are adding a fun third relay with handguns. So bring your single shot or cap and ball revolvers. We will set up targets and shoot em to determine the interest level in this component of our shooting sport.

First shot determines your scoring category. No changing your mind after first shot. So pick either off hand or bench.

Start time: 9:00am,
20 shots total,
Patch and roundball.
Third new relay, pistols-single shot and CB revolvers.
Guests are always welcome who just want to watch, learn and meet folks. Bring a chair and we got two picnic tables to sit at as well.
Participation Fee: If you are …
Member of both TRBPS and PCSC: $5
Member of TRBPS and not PCSC: $10
Member of PCSC and not TRBPS: $15
Member of neither: $20

Club Membership Dues - June 1st
2022-06-01 - 2022-06-30 | GA
DUES ARE DUE on JUNE 1st.
PLEASE MAKE CHECKS FOR $40.00 OUT TO:
“John White C/O TRBPS”
and note in the lower left corner “TRBPS DUES 2022″

Dues are the same for current members and those looking to become new members.
This event notice will ‘stick’ for the entire month of June.

Event: Monthly Meet - Timed and Moving Targets for May 28, 2022
2022-05-28 08:30 - 12:00 | Pickens County Sportsmans Club, 739 Old Jones Mtn Rd, Talking Rock, GA, 39175, United States
So we will be starting the registration sign in at 8:30am on Saturday May 28th and start the course of fire description and safety briefing with the goal of starting the shoot by 9:00am.

We are having two shooting categories unsupported or off hand as it used to be known as and supported to compete in classifications for fairness. We do not want to exclude anyone who wants to shoot with us but we will not compete against centerfire or scopes to be fair for example. Supported is the bench rest, shooting sticks, kneeling, sitting, prone et all shooting group.

We will be shooting two relays, 10 shots each, patch and roundball, any caliber in these two shooting classifications supported and unsupported. The classifications will not compete against each other for prizes, just bragging rights.

First Relay:
10 shots at 50 yards, small bowling pins, steel swingers, simple hit or miss for points. They are getting even smaller for those that shot with us a month ago. They are known as the bulls balls. Plus steel reset target plates. So a shot at each type of target at 50 yards and they must be hit in order as we will have 10 different targets at 50 yards.

Second Relay:
10 shots at 25 yards, small target for points. It is a tough little bugger of a target so be ready to aim small miss small.

Both relays will be added together for placement within your appropriate shooting category unsupported (off hand) or supported (bench rest, shooting sticks etc).

Third Relay: First Ever for TRBPS
We have two more unique first ever targets used at a shoot with TRBPS. Timed and moving targets. At this point we are still trying to determine, First – if they will work, Second – hold up to our shooters, and Third – design a match using this unique equipment. So as we test em, use em, we are looking for feedback, guidance and ideas on future matches.

First shot determines your scoring category. No changing your mind after first shot. So pick either supported or unsupported.

Participation Fee: If you are …
Member of both TRBPS and PCSC: $5
Member of TRBPS and not PCSC: $10
Member of PCSC and not TRBPS: $15
Member of neither: $20

Guests are always welcome who just want to watch, learn and meet folks. Bring a chair and we got two picnic tables to sit at as well.

Bring water just in case it heats up, chair to chill in and be prepared for our after shoot debrief at the Talking Rock train brewery to share stories and ideas for the future. Very nice, quiet and friendly place. Support a local family building their dream.

So we look forward to everyone coming and shooting with us Saturday, May 28th at 9:00am. If you have any questions please holler as i am sure we all have em.

John White

Program Mgr – Talking Rock BPShooters

Event: Monthly Meet - Two relays then Eliminations
2022-04-23 09:00 - 12:00 | Pickens County Sportsmans Club, 739 Old Jones Mtn Rd, Talking Rock, GA, 39175, United States
We will be doing the supported and unsupported categories at both 25 and 50 yard targets as this seems to be enjoyed by all on the normal range, first one on the right as you enter the gate.

25 yard paper target for scoring and 50 yard metal swingers for hit or miss score. We have some great targets we are selecting from for our 25 yard portion of the day’s shoot.

At the conclusion of these two relays we will be doing a third relay, Single Elimination Shoot as the first two are getting scored.

This single elimination match will be shot off hand, mano a mano. Just like the NCAA basketball tournament. So you get at least one shot and maybe a bunch more if you can keep winning. This is a surprise match for fun and experience. Everyone should participate as it is one shot minimum and we can all do at least one, even me at my age!

So look for a minimum of 20 plus shots for score and up to who knows how many in addition with the surprise match. We have plenty of parking as we move the barrels over across the road and can use that closed range for parking as well.
Guests are always welcome who just want to watch, learn and meet folks. Bring a chair and we got two picnic tables to sit at as well.
Participation Fee: If you are …
Member of both TRBPS and PCSC: $5
Member of TRBPS and not PCSC: $10
Member of PCSC and not TRBPS: $15
Member of neither: $20

Event: Monthly Meet - Bottles and Buffalos - Blanket Prize entry fee
2022-03-26 08:30 - 12:00 | Pickens County Sportsmans Club, 739 Old Jones Mtn Rd, Talking Rock, GA, 39175, United States
Shoot entry fee is your prize that is valued at about $10 to $15.
Our shoot will start at 9:00am after check in, signing forms and shooter guest log. We are having two shooting categories, “unsupported” or off hand as it used to be known as and “supported” known as bench to compete in classifications for fairness as we have done in the past shoots. We do not want to exclude anyone who wants to shoot with us.
We will be shooting two relays, 2 with 12 shots each, patch and roundball, any caliber in these two shooting classifications supported and unsupported. The classifications will not compete against each other for prizes, just bragging rights.
First Relay:
Two-bullseye buffalo target. 12 shots at 50 yards. Six shots each bullseye for score.
Second Relay:
Bottle target. Two shots each bottle at 25 yards, small target for points. They are tough little buggers of targets so be ready to aim small miss small. DO NOT SHOOT EACH OTHER’S TARGET PLEASE! Makes it tough on the scorer and he does not need the headache it gives him!
Both relays will be added together for placement within your appropriate shooting category unsupported (off hand) or supported (bench). This will be a blanket prize shooting event so there will be a prize for anyone who shoots with us.
So the blanket prizes will be separated for both off hand and bench rest categories. Each with their own prizes. Shoot entry fee is your prize that is valued at about $10 to $15, something from your stash, a duplicate something, a unique to muzzleloading item that will go on a blanket as a prize or choose from and a $10 range usage fee to PCSC if you are not a member of PCSC. Top score will pick first from the blanket, second high picks second, etc in each category.
Bring water just in case it heats up and be prepared for our after shoot debrief at the Talking Rock train brewery to share stories and ideas for the future. Very nice, quiet and friendly place. Support a local family building their dream.
So we look forward to everyone coming and shooting with us Saturday, March 26th at 8:30am. If you have any questions please holler as i am sure we all have em.
Huge shout out and thank you to Mike for taking charge this month!
Guests are always welcome who just want to watch, learn and meet folks. Bring a chair and we got two picnic tables to sit at as well.
Participation Fee: If you are …
Member of both TRBPS and PCSC: $5
Member of TRBPS and not PCSC: $10
Member of PCSC and not TRBPS: $15
Member of neither: $20

Event: Monthly Meet - Steel & Paper
2022-02-26 08:30 - 12:00 | Pickens County Sportsmans Club, 739 Old Jones Mtn Rd, Talking Rock, GA, 39175, United States
Steel at 50, Paper at 25
It will be two relays, supported and unsupported* as we have done in the past.
First relay will be 10 shots at metal swingers at 50 yards and the second relay will be paper targets at 25 yards.
We will start Check in and registering at 8:30 AM with shooting warm up shots at 9:00. The event will begin around about 9:30 AM.
Come on out to our first shoot of the year, meet some old friends, make some new friends and see how the range remodel and upgrade is coming along. Would love to have input and ideas as we continue the range changes. We want it to be user friendly to all shooters. Guests are always welcome who just want to watch, learn and meet folks. Bring a chair and we got two picnic tables to sit at as well.
Take care all, stay healthy and safe. Look forward to seeing everyone again!
Participation Fee: If you are …
Member of both TRBPS and PCSC: $5
Member of TRBPS and not PCSC: $10
Member of PCSC and not TRBPS: $15
Member of neither: $20
* Benched and Free Hand

Event: Monthly Meet - Gathering of Friends, Family & Members
2021-11-20 09:00 - 13:00 | Pickens County Sportsmans Club, 739 Old Jones Mtn Rd, Talking Rock, GA, 39175, United States
To all, for our next match in November, we have moved the shoot date up a week. Rather than the Saturday after Thanksgiving we are going with the Saturday before Thanksgiving and we will be doing a lunch gathering to celebrate our last match of the year. November 20th. We all feel the holidays are for family and especially thanksgiving so please enjoy the time of the holidays.
We will be shooting three relays, 2 with 10 shots each, patch and roundball, any caliber in these two shooting classifications supported and unsupported and a team fun match. The classifications will not compete against each other for prizes, just bragging rights.
First Relay:
10 shots at 50 yards, small bowling pins, simple hit or miss for points. Plus steel target plates. So 5 shots at each type of target at 50 yards. We got lots of steel and lots of different size bowling pins that we have not even shot yet.
Second Relay:
Two targets, small running deer and single bullseye. 5 shots each at 25 yards, small target for points. They are tough little bugger of targets so be ready to aim small miss small. DO NOT SHOOT EACH OTHER’S TARGET PLEASE! Makes it tough on the scorer and he does not need the headache it gives him!
Third Relay – Teams:
Our final match will be the optional team match based on time finished. We do not want to interfere with lunch time as we all need time to clean up a bit and get cooking. All shooters will draw a number from a hat to create a team. Evens will be one team, the odd numbers the other team. This will involve the teams shooting against each other at the same time to break charcoal briquettes or flour balls at 20-25 or so yards. First team to break all their targets wins. All shots for this match will be shot off hand. The goal is to have each shooter only shoot one or two times each. Example, if there are 6 team members for each team, there will be 7 targets minimum for each team to break so there is a reload for at least one team member if everyone hits their target. The match will start with all rifles loaded, but not primed or capped for safety reasons of course. No volley fire for safety reasons.

Father & Son Event 2021
2021-11-13 09:00 - 12:00 | Pickens County Sportsmans Club, 739 Old Jones Mtn Rd, Talking Rock, GA, 39175, United States
CANCELED
Beginning at 0900 or as close to it as possible.

TRBPS is hosting a “Father & Son” shoot – lunch will be provided – I understand BBQ is on the menu.

I’m looking for volunteers to assist – bring whatever Black Powder shootin’ Irons you have – the more the merrier for this experience. It is my plan to host activities for youth and interested parents as we did for the RECOIL RALLY only this time limited to BP type shooting.

Great JUJU for the TRBPS gang so please plan to come and lend a hand – YOUTH are the future of the shooting sports they NEED US and we need to set them on the right path.

Please let me know if you are available that day.

Event: Monthly Meet - Pins at 50 yards and Smalls at 25
2021-10-23 09:00 - 12:00 | Pickens County Sportsmans Club, 739 Old Jones Mtn Rd, Talking Rock, GA, 39175, United States
We will be shooting two relays, 10 shots each, patch and roundball, any caliber in these two shooting classifications supported and unsupported. The classifications will not compete against each other for prizes, just bragging rights.

First Relay:
10 shots at 50 yards, small bowling pins, simple hit or miss for points. They are getting even smaller for those that shot with us a month ago. They are known as the bulls balls. Plus steel reset target plates. So 5 shots at each type of target at 50 yards.

Second Relay:
10 shots at 25 yards, small target for points. It is a tough little bugger of a target so be ready to aim small miss small.

Both relays will be added together for placement within your appropriate shooting category unsupported (off hand) or supported (benchrest, shooting sticks etc).

First shot determines your category. No changing your mind. Stick to your preference please.

Start time: 9:00 AM
20 shots total
Patch and roundball

Bring water just in case it heats up, chair to chill in and be prepared for our after shoot debrief at the Talking Rock Brewery to share stories and ideas for the future. Very nice, quiet and friendly place. Support a local family building their dream.

So we look forward to everyone coming and shooting with us Saturday, October 23rd at 9:00 AM. If you have any questions please holler as I am sure we all have ’em.
