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• Return Home • Match Schedules & Programs • Match Results • NYS Junior Competitors • Media Gallery • Gear & Supplies • Online Resources • FAQs and Contacts	Highpower FAQs and Contacts FAQs • What is meant by "Highpower" rifle? • I want to participate. Who should I contact for information? • What equipment do I need? Q: What is "Highpower" rifle? A: The term "Highpower" does not refer to rifles that are unusually powerful but was originally used to distinguish between smallbore (.22 rimfire) and centerfire events. Today, Highpower events are modeled after a course of fire once given to U.S. soldiers. This includes firing from the offhand (standing) and sitting positions at 200 yards and the prone positions at 300 and 600 yards. Return to top of page Q: I want to participate. Who should I contact for information? A: E-mail NYSRPA Highpower Director Ira Ruderman or choose a contact nearest your geographic region: Hudson Valley Region, New Jersey, Connecticut & Pennsylvania: • 1SG Julian Alfonso, U.S. Army (Ret.). • CWO4 Thomas Simmons, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.). • 1LT Craig Cassen, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.). Upstate NY and Albany, New England: • SGM Willard Nethaway, U.S. Army (Ret.). North Country: • MSG Kay Anderson, U.S. Army (Ret.). Long Island Region: • Ed Walden, Peconic River Sportsman's Club Return to top of page Q: What equipment do I need? A: Your rifle should be a standard issue U.S. service rifle, such as an M1 Garand, M14 (M1A civilian), or AR-15. Rifles must be safe to fire and must be able to cycle 5 or 8 rounds without malfunctioning. Modified bolt action target rifles with iron peep sights are also widely used. Hearing and eye protection is mandatory. You will also need a sling, a shooting mat, a shooting jacket, a shooting glove, a stool, a spotting scope, a score book and a cart to carry your equipment across the range. Have at least 4 magazines or clips for your rifle. Bring sunblock and adequate food and water as you will be on the range for most of the day. Return to top of page Questions? Comments? Contact bnb223@optonline.net. This site designed and maintained by InterZone Media Services.