The Los Angeles Rifle & Revolver Club, celebrating its 100^th Anniversary this year, hosted the Southern California Conventional Prone Regional Championship on April 29 and 30. With entrants from across California and Arizona, competition was tough in all classes both days. Conditions for the match were excellent with temperatures in the low 70’s and moderate, though gusty, winds prevailing for the weekend.

Arizonans German Salazar and Rick Curtis dominated the top of the list during the Metallic Sights portion of the match; Salazar winning three matches and Curtis one. At the end of the day, their scores stood at 1590-100X for Salazar and 1590-97X for Curtis. Californian Sam Thoman was in third place at 1584-78X, Charlie Linn of Apple Valley took Junior honors with a strong 1582-92X and Dara Zachary from Clovis was the High Woman at 1584-89X.

Sunday winners had a familiar ring as Salazar and Curtis once again split top honors in each match. However, Gene Rucks of Santa Margarita, former OIC of the USMC Rifle Team slipped past them both for the daily aggregate with a 1597-106X, with Salazar second at 1596-121X and Curtis (another former USMC Rifle Team member) third at 1592-114X. Charlie Linn again took Junior honors at 1582-85X and Helen Flint of Moreno Valley was High Woman at 1590-100X.

The Grand Aggregate winner was German Salazar of Phoenix at 3186-221X, second place went to Rick Curtis, also of Phoenix at 3182-211X, third to Gene Rucks at 3179-183X. Master Class winner, was Sam Thoman 3162-157X, Expert Class winner was Nick Van Egmond of Lake Forest with a 3176-175X and the combined Sharpshooter/Marksman Class was won by Matt Kellerman with a 3133-128X with Kent Kwan close on his heels at 3132-112X. In the category awards, Charlie Linn was High Junior 3164-177X, Helen Flint was High Woman at 3174-183X and Mel Flint won the All Any Sight Aggregate with a 3183-191X.

Awards were presented by David Kimes, two-time 300 Meter World Champion. Match Director Ray Del Rio and his staff, including Eddie Abalo, Patty Abalo and Vicky Linn are to be commended for their smooth and efficient operation of the event. The LAR&R Club will host the All American 6400 Conventional Prone Championship on July 1-4; information can be obtained from Ray Del Rio at (714) 777-4885.