FEB 7-9, 2025
MATCH DIRECTORS – Scott Lindy / Matt Gills
ADDRESS: Black Bear Shooting Club Gladstone, VA 24553 (37.5618095, -787627927)
COST: INDIVIDUAL $250 / TEAM $500 / SKILLS $175
MATCH DESCRIPTION
This match takes place on historic Spears Mountain, home of one of five top secret the Cold War facilities established on the east coast to facilitate communications in the event of nuclear war. Today it is home to Black Bear Shooting Club.
Home to The Major Land Sniper Cup match, Black Bear provides challenging opportunities rare to the east coast. Mountainious terrain and picturesque views of the James river will fill both days.
Lunch will provided on Saturday and at the awards ceremony on Sunday.
Air BNB and VRBO options are available in Appomattox and Lynchburg, VA. For those so inclined some of the best smallmouth bass fishing in the country is close by and guided trips are available through local shops.
No refunds will be available but if you need to sell your slot just keep us in the loop and we can adjust as needed.
RANGE OFFICERS
To help us reward and better secure quality ROs during the 2-day event, vetted individuals will be offered a complimentary match slot for the opportunity to complete all stages in 1-day timeframe (on the RO Shoot Day), for points amongst the other hunters and for prize eligibility. The opportunity at this is set to take place on the competitor Check-in Day.
*If you’re interested in ROing this event, please submit to the following RO Application: Coming Soon. Anyone may apply, however, space is limited and not guaranteed. Those who volunteer to RO but are not selected will have the option to purchase a slot.
Social
If you’d like to tag us on social media, we welcome you to use the hashtags #NRLHunter #EveryEthicalEdge. #blackbearshootingclub #spearsmountainsafari
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We’re looking forward to hosting you and helping you gain every ethical edge
FRIDAY, MAR 11th
RO SHOOT DAY
- 7:30AM – RO competitor safety briefing (Mandatory)
- 7:00AM – RO Shoot Day (all stages for points & prizes amongst all hunters)
HUNTER CHECK-IN DAY
- 12:00PM – 5:00PM – Hunter Check-in/Weigh-in/Velocity/Zero.
SATURDAY, MAR 12th
- 7:00AM – Hunter Safety Briefing
- 7:30AM – Hunters on stages
- 8:00AM – Range is hot
- Lunch Provided
SUNDAY, MARCH 13th
- 9:00AM – Intended time to begin hunting steel (5 Stages)
- Anticipated completion 12:30-1:00pm
- Awards begin immediately after match completion.
- Lunch will be served
REGISTRATION OPENS JAN 13 / 15
ALL SALES ARE FINAL – NO REFUNDS
HUNTING SIMULATION BY MATCH DIRECTOR
TARGET ACQUISITION – 3
PHYSICAL – 3
OVERALL – 3
Be prepared for some light hiking and muddy terrain if there is rain.
WEATHER
TRAVEL
AIRPORT
International: Richmond, VA, -1.5 Hours
Regional: Charlottsvile, VA- 1 hour Lynchburg Regional
Local for self pilots: Lynchburg Regional
LODGING
Appromattox and Lynchburg
