The Firearms and Archery Range Recreation Advisory Committee evaluates applications for grants in the Firearms and Archery Range Recreation program.

These projects acquire, develop, and renovate shooting and archery ranges and facilities.

Qualifications

  • Live in Washington
  • Interested in public policy
  • Able to seek creative solutions and appreciate other perspectives

Support

  • RCO will provide the training needed to evaluate grants
  • Stipends are available to eligible committee members

Time Commitment

  • Two to four full days of virtual meetings every other fall/winter
  • Policy feedback time commitment varies

2026-27 Dates

ItemDate
Technical Review MeetingNovember 18, 2026
Evaluation MeetingFebruary 24, 2027
Results MeetingMarch 5, 2027

Committee Members

  • Rachel Bouchillon, Olympia
  • Jay Cochran, Oak Harbor
  • John Glenewinkel, Republic
  • Richard Hayward, Clarkston
  • Chris Maurer, Department of Ecology, Olympia
  • Rudy Rudolph, Olympia
  • Brian Schilt, Tenino
  • Rex Sherburn, Benton City
  • Brian Skeels, Kennewick
  • David Whipple, Department of Fish and Wildlife, Olympia

Vacancies

  • Representative with law enforcement experience
  • Representatives with interest in archery
  • Representatives with interest in firearms

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Term Length

Four years

General Resources

FARR Advisory Committee CharterDownload
Committee Member Reference GuideDownload
Conflict of Interest Policy for Advisory CommitteesDownload
2024 Firearms and Archery Range Recreation Evaluation CriteriaDownload
PRISM Scoring GuideDownload
Stipend and Child/Adult Care Reimbursement InformationDownload