It has been brought to my attention that there was a typographical error in the rules for the Sergeant Alvin C York memorial shoot. Rule #5 should read as follows.
5) Competitors may NOT handle other's equipment without permission from the owner.
Additionally, I have had a couple of questions and comments about some things seen in a video that was recently released.
This video involved laying items under your mat to make a rear rest for your rifle. This is not acceptable at the Sergeant Alvin C York memorial shoot the mat must lay flat on the ground. Also, I received a text message about the probability of using shooting gloves. This is not in the spirit of the shoot and will not be allowed.
We have attempted over the years to keep the rules to a minimum. However, it has become necessary to amend the rules once again. Therefore, the rules will be amended to reflect the items mentioned above.
Please see the new 2024 notes at the bottom of
ABOUT THE EVENT
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About the Event page.
The Alvin C. York Memorial shoot is held each spring in Pall Mall, Tennessee. Our next (The 31st) event is March 23rd, 2024.
The shoot has been held every year since 1993. The location is a pasture on the farm that was deeded to Sgt. York after his heroic acts during World War I. The farm is now a TN state park.
This shoot is a reenactment of the over-the-log shoots held and attended by Sgt. York, both before and after the WW1. For those who choose to participate in the shoot, the dress of the early 1900s is the order of the day. Gentlemen wearing bib overalls sporting very wide loud flowery ties, some may be seen in suits of the day like pinstripe suits and wide-brimmed fedora hats. Ladies, wear dresses that would have been stylish during that period or bib overalls. Period dress is not required to shoot in the match. Shooters range from very young, to senior citizens, both male and female participants. Shooters range from those new to muzzle loading, to the weathered skilled veterans. Regardless of your skill level, the important experience is that fun will be had by all, and a great American hero will be honored.
Please visit our picture gallery and follow the links to message boards to read more about this event do not hesitate to contact us from our contact page. We hope to see you in Pall Mall, which lies in the beautiful valley of the three forks of the Wolf River.