Indiana Junior Highpower Rifle Raffle
Many of you know we run a Junior Highpower Rifle program here in Indiana, and occasionally do fund raising for equipment and supplies. These kids go through a lot of ammo, and with new juniors each year, we’re constantly needing more equipment to outfit them. This year, we’re running an ISRPA raffle for an M1 Garand from the CMP. If you’d like a ticket to help support these kits, see Dave Schnelle at many Indiana matches, or email at schnelle1@aol.com.…
ISRPA Joins Supreme Court Amicus Effort in Landmark AR-15 Case
Breaking News: The Indiana State Rifle & Pistol Association has committed to participate as a represented party in an Amicus Brief being filed with the United States Supreme Court in Cutberto Viramontes, et al. v. Cook County, Illinois, et al., No. 25-238, consolidated for argument with Eddie Grant, Jr., et al. v. Ronnell Higgins, et al., No. 25-566, in support of the Appellants challenging local and state “assault weapons” bans. Chartered in 1966 as the state-level affiliate of the National Rifle Association,…
How Sycamore Valley Gun Club Serves Central and Southern Indiana through Education, Training, and Safety
CHAMPIONS OF FREEDOM & FIREARMS SAFETY Nestled in the scenic rolling hills of Freedom, Indiana, Sycamore Valley Gun Club (SVGC) stands as a proud model of what a dedicated, NRA-affiliated, member-operated club can achieve. Led by their current president, James Shride, and built on a foundation of self-reliance, outdoor sportsmanship, and constitutional liberty, SVGC is far more than just a place to shoot—it is an educational hub, a regional leader in firearms safety, and a vibrant community dedicated to preserving…
ISRPA JUNIORS AT THE NATIONAL MATCHES – Camp Perry – 2026
Oh, how things have changed over the years in the world of Junior High Power Team shooting. For years three states dominated the discipline in terms of the number of teams participating at the National Matches. Texas, California, and Illinois have historically sent large numbers of junior teams. This year, Texas again sent nine teams for the Freedom’s Fire National Junior Team Match, but California only sent three, and Illinois none. Indiana increased our participation and sent five teams of…
Another Big Win for the 2nd Amendment at the US Supreme Court
If 2nd Amendment (2A) supporters and advocates have learned anything from history involving cases at the Supreme Court Of The United States (SCOTUS) it is both patience and perseverance. While I’m sure none of us were closely following US v. Miller (1939) at SCOTUS, it would be another 69 years before another 2A case would appear on the docket. The landmark DC v. Heller (2008) case held that the 2A Right to Keep and Bear Arms was a pre-existing individual…
Federal Court Strikes Down NFA Registration Requirements for Suppressors, Short-Barreled Rifles, and Short-Barreled Shotguns in NRA Case
Source: NRA-ILA – Repost ISRPA 8/7/2026 – In another major victory for the National Rifle Association and law-abiding gun owners, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas today held that the National Firearms Act’s registration and approval requirements for suppressors, short-barreled rifles, and short-barreled shotguns exceed Congress’s constitutional authority after Congress eliminated the NFA’s transfer and making taxes on those arms. The court concluded that Congress enacted the NFA as an exercise of its taxing power and…
Incredibly Rare! A Unanimous Pro-2nd Amendment Ruling from the US Supreme Court
For those of us who follow decisions from the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS,) we know that unanimous SCOTUS rulings are becoming incredibly rare. For those of us who pay particular attention to 2nd Amendment (2A) cases at SCOTUS, we know unanimous decisions are nearly unheard of. DC v. Heller (2008) was a 5-4 vote at SCOTUS. McDonald v. Chicago (2010) was 5-4. New York State Rifle and Pistol Association (NYSRPA) v. Bruen (2022) was 6-3. The incredibly…
SUPREME COURT AGREES TO HEAR TWO SAF “ASSAULT WEAPONS” CASES!
Things are happening fast and furious in the pro-2A world. Look for articles in more depth on the Hemani and Wolford decisions soon. And now not one, but two AWB cases. – ISRPA History was made today. After years of litigation, the Supreme Court agreed to hear two Second Amendment Foundation challenges to so-called “assault weapons” bans. Today, the Court agreed to hear two of our cases at once, Viramontes v. Cook County and Grant v. Higgins: our challenges to…
Indiana Junior High Power Championship Match
On Saturday, June 20, 2066, the Fort Wayne Rifle and Revolver Club hosted the sixth annual Indiana Junior High Power Championship match. This match was held along with a CMP 80-round Match and included “old folks” as well as Juniors. A total of 31 shooters competed – including 12 Juniors. It was a beautiful day for a match with sunny skies, moderate temperature – but the gusty fishtailing winds made shooting Offhand a challenge for the competitors. The 2026 Indiana…
After Nearly 27 Years, It’s Finally Over
On 21 May 2026 at 2:55pm, the Clerk of Indiana Supreme Court filed an order signed by Chief Justice Loretta Rush. This order was a paragraph long and simply stated the Indiana Supreme Court would not take a case that had been unanimously ruled on by the Indiana Court of Appeals. While there wasn’t much fanfare, this order effectively ended the near-27-year-old civil lawsuit actually named City of Gary v. Smith and Wesson Corporation, et al, but it is more…