Antietam Junior Rifle Club - Scopos
Antietam Junior Rifle Club (AJRC) is a junior shooting sports organization based in Hagerstown, Maryland, dedicated to developing advanced teenage shooters in precision rifle disciplines. The club prepares competitors for regional, state, and national competitions across multiple sanctioning bodies....
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Antietam Junior Rifle Club (AJRC) is a junior shooting sports organization based in Hagerstown, Maryland, dedicated to developing advanced teenage shooters in precision rifle disciplines. The club prepares competitors for regional, state, and national competitions across multiple sanctioning bodies.
The club specializes in three primary shooting disciplines:
- •International Air Rifle - 10-meter precision air rifle shooting in standing position and 3-position format (prone, standing, kneeling)
- •3-Position Smallbore Rifle - .22 caliber rifle competition at 50 feet and 50 yards, covering all three positions
- •Air Pistol - Precision air pistol shooting at 10 meters
Beyond shooting instruction, AJRC teaches:
- •Rifle safety and proper handling
- •Sportsmanship and competition ethics
- •NRA, CMP (Civilian Marksmanship Program), and USA Shooting competition rules
- •Mental discipline and focus techniques
- •Collegiate-level competition preparation
| Season | Location | Facilities |
|---|---|---|
| September - April | Chambersburg Rod and Gun Club | 10M Air Rifle / 50' Smallbore range with 6 firing points |
| May - August | Hagerstown Rod and Gun Club | 50-yard Smallbore range with 12 firing points |
Advance registration required for all matches. Contact Head Coach Norris Diefenderfer at (301) 797-4282 for match schedules, registration information, and team requirements.
AJRC participates in matches throughout the competitive season:
- •NRA-sanctioned matches - Traditional rifle competition formats
- •CMP National 3PAR Postal Competition - Multi-position rifle events
- •American Legion Postal Rounds - Long-distance postal match format
- •USA Shooting events - National-level competition pathway
- •JROTC Postal Competitions - Junior ROTC team competitions
- •Regional invitationals - Guest competitions and skill-building events
Antietam Junior Rifle Club 257 Potomac Heights Hagerstown, Maryland
- •Head Coach: Norris Diefenderfer
- •Phone: (301) 797-4282
The club serves shooters in Washington County, Maryland, and the surrounding tri-state region, competing regionally and nationally through established youth shooting sports networks.
Fire Restrictions Active
Check current conditions before visiting. Smoking and open flames may be prohibited.
Safety Information
- •Check current conditions before visiting
- •Follow all posted safety guidelines
- •Respect other shooters and maintain safe distances
Restrictions
- •Youth/junior shooters only (membership-based club)
- •Competitive shooting by sanction only
- •Advance registration required for all matches
- •Seasonal range usage (Chambersburg Sept-April, Hagerstown May-August)
- •NRA/CMP/USA Shooting rules apply
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