Southwest Region Events

Cowboy Lever-action Rifle Match at BCR

Shooters may use any good condition lever-action centerfire, tubular magazine rifle chambered for .25 caliber or larger shooting a round or flat-nosed bullet. The exception is the .35 Remington which is allowed.  Other requirements include open or peep sights, with no extended rear sight and a “post” front sight.

The Wild Bunch Event at BCR

If you’ve seen the 1969 western movie The Wild Bunch, starring William Holden, Ernest Borgnine and Robert Ryan, you have an inkling of what this shoot is all about. Using the same western backdrops as for their traditional old west shoots, Oregon Trail Rough Rider (OTRR) members give up their six-guns and use more modern firearms as seen in The Wild Bunch. These include the Colt M1911 semiauto pistol, the Winchester Model 1897 pump shotgun and the Winchester Model 1912 pump shotgun.

Small Bore Cowboy Rifle Silhouette Match at BCR

Shooters may use any good condition lever-action, pump or semi-auto (no bolt action) .22 rifle outfitted with a tubular magazine. Other requirements include .22 long rifle ammunition only, open or peep sights, with no extended rear sight and a “post” front sight.

Oregon Trail Rough Riders Event at BCR

This cowboy action shooting group wears western period clothing and performs shooting scenarios using revolvers, rifles and shotguns in an Old West setting. This family-friendly event begins at 9:00am. New shooters and spectators are always welcome!

The Rough Riders will hold a second shoot day on October 21st (Saturday) at BCR beginning at 9:00am.

Schuetzen Match at BCR

This bullseye target match draws its name from the German word for "shooting." Classic pre-World War I rifles and reproductions are allowed. Bullets must be lead with no gas checks.

Shooters have 60 minutes to shoot 50 rounds at two 200-yard bullseye targets (25 rounds per target), with all shooting done “off hand.” These matches are held at the lower silhouette range except during cold or inclement weather, when the matches move to BCR’s Schuetzen House.

100-yard .22 Long Rifle Silhouette Match at BCR

Shooters may use any good condition .22 long rifle with any sight configuration, and spotting scopes are allowed. Ammunition types allowed include .22 rimfire short, long and long rifle.

200-yard .22 Long Rifle Silhouette Match at BCR

Shooters may use any good condition .22 long rifle with any sight configuration, and spotting scopes are allowed. Ammunition types allowed include .22 rimfire short, long and long rifle.

M1 Carbine Silhouette Match at BCR

This silhouette shoot uses the WWII classic .30 caliber M1 carbine, and both originals and reproductions are allowed.

Shooters have four minutes and 15 rounds to shoot 10 targets and all shooting is done “off hand” without a spotter. Each participant shoots up to 60 rounds at these distances: 40 yards-chickens, 50 yards-pigs, 75 yards-turkeys, 100 yards-rams.

Save $5 in match fees by combining an M1 Carbine match with a CMP M1 Carbine match!

Oregon Trail Rough Riders Event at BCR

This cowboy action shooting group wears western period clothing and performs shooting scenarios using revolvers, rifles and shotguns in an Old West setting. This family-friendly event begins at 9:00am. New shooters and spectators are always welcome!

CMP M1 Carbine Match at BCR

This bullseye target match uses the classic WWII M1 carbine with .30 caliber bullets. CMP rules require that the carbine be in as issued by the U.S. Armed Forces condition with standard stock and sights. The trigger pull may be no less than 4.5 pounds, and no increased weight in the carbine is allowed. No glass bedding, laminated or synthetic stocks are allowed. Standard issue 15-round magazines are required.

Black Powder Cartridge Rifle Silhouette Match at BCR

Shooters must use an 1896 or prior, American design, single-shot rifle with an exposed hammer. Examples include hiwalls, rolling blocks and the classic 1874 Sharps carbine. Both originals and reproductions are allowed. Only black powder or pyrodex may be used and gas checks are prohibited. Allowed calibers include but are not limited to .38-55, .40-65, .45-70 and .45-90.

BCR's 500-meter Range Open to the Public

Black's Creek Public Shooting Range's 500-meter range will be open to the public all day. Swinging gong targets will be used, at distances of 200, 300, 385 and 500 meters. Come out and enjoy some long distance shooting!

No full metal jacket, steel jacket or tracer rounds please.

Idaho Automatic Weapons Collectors' Association (IAWCA) Halloween Pumpkin Shoot

The IAWCA Halloween Pumpkin Shoot is back at BCR. More details will be available soon, but this is a great spectator event. Mark your calendars!