Diane Rice – New President of The ISRPA – First 100 Days
I am honored to have been chosen to lead the Indiana State Rifle and Pistol Association as president. I look forward to working alongside our board, our members, and Charlie Hiltunen, who will continue to be an asset to the association as President Emeritus. Together, we have an opportunity to build on the progress ISRPA has made and put our shared vision into action. I am especially excited to work with our continuing board members and those stepping into new…
Women of the ISRPA
Sue Mogle Dad had guns growing up, but didn’t really shoot much- a little plinking here and there. Mostly we learned safety- Dad held guns in the same category as tools, “you don’t have to be afraid of them but you have to respect what they can do”- and respect for property. I realize now just how valuable those early lessons were. Many years later a colleague talked me into taking an introductory class: I thought it would just be…
FAMILY DAY ON THE RANGE 2026
It was a great day and a great weekend of fun for the whole family with a LOT of huge smiles on young faces! It doesn’t get much better than that! Several Indiana Scout Troops joined us for basic safety and Marksmanship, Modern and Black Powder Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun and Air Rifle, Tomahawk, Woods Walk, Opportunities, awards, prizes and FUN at the beautiful facilities of the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association! Camping Friday and Saturday was fun for all! This is…
Outstanding Club of the Year Award Program Announced
ISRPA is announcing our NEW Outstanding Club of the Year Award Program! Indiana enjoys a vibrant and active Youth Shooting Sports community across many disciplines and programs. Our Youth is the Future of Shooting Sports: there’s nothing quite like the huge smiles on young faces having a great time on the range! As part of our long time commitment to support Youth Shooting Sports we are rolling over our individual scholarships (General and Hatful) as Club Awards to recognize and…
(Even Mid-Term) Elections have Consequences
(Even Mid-Term) Elections have ConsequencesThe latest Supreme Court Of The United States (SCOTUS) session gave 2nd Amendment (2A) supporters a reason to celebrate: not one but two pro-2A rulings with US v. Hemani and Wolford v. Lopez. In the next SCOTUS session two cases involving “assault weapons bans” and magazine capacity limits will be heard. Getting out and voting in ALL elections is how we keep our advantage in SCOTUS and how we keep putting things in the 2A win…
ISRPA Joins Landmark Second Amendment Brief at the U.S. Supreme Court
Association lends its name and resources to an eleven-organization amicus brief challenging semiautomatic rifle and magazine bans in Illinois and Connecticut. The Indiana State Rifle & Pistol Association has joined as an amicus curiae in Viramontes v. Cook County, Illinois (No. 25-238) and Grant v. Higgins (No. 25-566), two cases now before the Supreme Court of the United States on writs of certiorari from the Seventh and Second Circuits. ISRPA stands alongside the New York State Rifle & Pistol Association,…
2026 Indiana State Championship Series of Highpower Matches
The Triple Crown of Indiana State Highpower Championships consist of a Championship shot on a 100 yard Reduced course of fire at Fall Creek Valley Conservation Club, a Championship shot on a 300 Yard Reduced course of fire at Wildcat Valley Rifle & Pistol Club, and a 2-day aggregate Championship shot on a full 600 yard course of fire at Camp Atterbury. The 100 Yard Reduced Championship at Fall Creek was again the first in the series this year, fired…
What Does the Largest Survey of Firearms Owners in History Say?
This month’s advocacy article covers the recent firearm owners’ survey/study from Dr (Professor) William English at Georgetown University. This is the follow up to his 2022 study which used survey data from 2021. Throughout the article I will use both 2021 (survey) and 2022 (study) referencing the previous work, it is the same body of work. The 2026 study is by far the most extensive survey of firearms owners, even surpassing his 2022 study. Copy and paste the website below…
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,…