Posted By admin on March 29, 2019

By Ashley Brugnone

Leading the sporter teams was Nation Ford High School, followed by Santa Fe and Zion Benton High School.

ANNISTON, Ala. – Defending National Champions, the Granbury High School Marine Corps JROTC program athletes, arrived at the 2019 JROTC National Three-Position Championship, March 21-23, ready to reclaim their roles at the top of the podium. That’s exactly what they did, and more, as they brought home not only team awards, but also individual wins in the precision class.

The two-day scholastic competition, held at the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) South Competition Center in Alabama, hosts both precision and sporter class high school athletes in the three-position event. Each day consists of a qualifying match, followed by a finals event for the Top 8 highest scoring athletes of the day. Overall winners are determined from scores collected from both days.

Makenzie Sheffield earned first place overall in the precision competition.

Team member Makenzie Sheffield, 18, helped lead the Granbury, Texas, natives by earning first place in the overall precision individual competition, with a score of 1287.2. Sheffield led the precision class both days of the two-day competition after coming out on top of the eight-competitor final held at the conclusion of each day.

Only one-point shy of Sheffield’s overall score was teammate Philip Becker, 17, who accumulated a score of 1286.4 over the course of the weekend. Last year’s National Champion, Taylor Gibson, 18, of North Salem High School’s Army JROTC in Oregon, earned the third place with a score of 1282.7 in the precision match.

With half of its members earning podium spots and the other half (Clarissa Layland and Elizabeth Plecity) landing in the Top 15 overall, Granbury High School took home the overall team competition for the second consecutive year, with a score of 4704-324x.

Earning second was Joshua High School Navy JROTC, also of Texas, with a score of 4672-295x, followed by Granbury Team 2, which earned third with a score of 4635-276x.

Joshua High School members reached a new Navy National Record during their performances.

Joshua High School also set a Navy JROTC National Team record, with their score of 2335-151x. Member Grace Sharp, 17, who finished fifth overall, set a new Navy JROTC National Record for her finals performance on Day 1 of the precision match, with a score of 104.8.

Jaden-Ann Fraser claimed the overall spot in the sporter individual match.

In the sporter event, Jaden-Ann Fraser, 16, of Volunteer High School Navy JROTC in Tennessee, overtook the individual competition by just one point, with a score of 1222.4. Kayla Kalenza, 15, of Nation Ford High School Marine Corps JROTC in South Carolina, followed in second with a score of 1221.2, as Andrew Larson, 18, of Jack C. Hays Red Marine Corps JROTC in Texas, with a score of 1206.9.

Fraser clinched the competition after claiming the Day 1 final and finishing just behind Kalenza in second on Day 2.

Kayla Kalenza finished in second in the sporter match.

Kalenza’s Nation Ford High School team, along with members, Deonte Hayes, Nick Noto and Sarah Leininger, led as the overall sporter team with a score of 4437-155x. Santa Fe Navy JROTC landed in second, with a score of 4377-144x, with Zion Benton Navy JROTC of Illinois earning third.

Placing teams earned monetary awards from the CMP for their outstanding performances – $500 for fifth, $750 for fourth, $1,000 for third, $1,500 for second and $2,000 for first. The Top 5 individuals also earned money for placing in the competition: $100 for fifth, $200 for fourth, $300 for third, $400 for second and $500 for first.

The CMP was proud to exhibit the talent and efforts of each junior participating in the JROTC Air Rifle Championships. Congratulations to all, and we look forward to next year!

For a complete list of results, visit the Competition Tracker page at https://ct.thecmp.org/app/v1/index.php?do=match&task=edit&tab=results&match=18093. Photos from the event, available for free download and for purchase, can be viewed at https://cmp1.zenfolio.com/f546434324.

Defending champions, Granbury High School, reclaimed their title in 2019.

About the JROTC National Air Rifle Championship:

The road to the JROTC National Championship begins with the JROTC Postal Competition in October, with qualifying teams and individuals moving on to the Regional Service Championships in February at Camp Perry, Ohio; Anniston, Ala.; and a western location.

The National Championship is a two-day competition that follows the same format as the Postal and Regional matches, where competitors fire in three positions – prone, standing and kneeling. During Nationals only, the Top 8 competitors of the day from the precision class and the Top 8 from the sporter class then compete in a 10-shot final, vying for daily gold, silver and bronze medals.

Aggregate scores of each athlete from each day of competition (plus finals) are then combined to determine the overall best junior marksmen in the country amongst all four military branches.

For more information on the JROTC Championships, visit http://thecmp.org/air/jrotc-air-rifle-national-championship/.

The Civilian Marksmanship Program is a federally chartered 501 (c) (3) non-profit corporation. It is dedicated to firearm safety and marksmanship training and to the promotion of marksmanship competition for citizens of the United States. For more information about the CMP and its programs, log onto www.TheCMP.org.

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Posted By admin on March 13, 2019

By: Leo Veatch(13)

Though rodeo kids rope and ride, youth rodeo kids now have a chance to shoot competitively as well. Beginning in 2005, the National High School Rodeo Association and the Junior High Division began a shooting program in partnership with the NRA, consisting of small-bore and trap. Now, hundreds of qualifiers from around the nation compete in the junior high and the high school rodeos in small-bore and trap. The competition has grown locally as well. In the last year, the number of competitors in Colorado has nearly doubled. So far, a majority of the states have picked it up and it has taken off to become a major competitive event. Because shooting is such a large part of the cowboy lifestyle, the shoots are very popular.

In addition to roping, I participate in the junior high small-bore shoot. These shoots differ from most other small-bore competitions. No shooting jackets, pants or shoes are allowed. Most competitors shoot in their boots and button-up shirts at the matches. Yet another difference in these shoots is that scopes are allowed as long as they don’t exceed 10X. One of the great things about the shoots is that they allows kids to compete in two of the most American of sports, shooting and rodeo.

The small-bore is a 3×12 competition with an 18-minute time limit to complete each series of 12. There is also a five-minute time limit to shoot a five-shot “sighter” before the match to zero in your rifle. The three positions that competitors shoot in are standing, kneeling and prone. The targets are standard small-bore targets, A-23/5, with three shots in each bull. States hold competitions throughout the year. Each state sends the top four cowboys and cowgirls to the national rodeo finals in every event including bareback riding, barrel racing, cutting, breakaway roping, bull riding, goat tying, pole bending, reined cow horse, saddle bronc riding, swear wrestling, team roping, tie-down roping, and now shooting events.

The shooting events at the National High School Rodeo Association and the Junior High Division have become popular. All of the athletes who shoot have a lot of fun in the event. It allows rodeo kids who love to hunt and shoot to compete with each other. In addition, it introduces kids to competitive shooting and allows those who don’t shoot very often to compete with others and improve their skills.

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Posted By admin on March 3, 2019

By Serena Juchnowski, CMP Feature Writer

Nineteen-year-old Kade Jackovich of Arizona has won multiple national awards and earned his Distinguished Rifleman’s Badge. Come the 2019 National Matches at Camp Perry, Ohio, Kade will be on a different team, representing the United States as the newest member of the Army Marksmanship Unit’s (AMU) service rifle team.
Kade was the Overall High Junior in 2018 in the P100, NTI, NTT aggregate (1269-40x) during the CMP National Matches at Camp Perry, Port Clinton, Ohio.

 Jackovich started shooting at a young age, finding a passion in it that he did not share for more traditional sports. “When I was 10 I was playing tackle football at the time and I wasn’t enjoying it. I decided that I didn’t want to play football anymore but my parents still wanted me to be involved in a sport. My mom found a small bore program at our local range and I fell in love [with it] as soon as I started.”

Discipline – that is what Jackovich asserts is the biggest thing he has learned from marksmanship, as well as attention to detail. He began to realize that even small factors had an influence on his shooting and when he understood this and learned how to minimize things that would cause a bad shot, he began to excel.

Kade Jackovich, Overall Match Winner, 2018 Washington Birthday Match, The 126th Annual Firing of our Nation’s oldest continuous service rifle match, Ben Avery Shooting Facility, Phoenix Arizona

Kade’s accomplishments have certainly attested to his development as a shooter. He earned his Distinguished Rifleman’s Badge in 2015 as well as made the President’s 100, went distinguished in air rifle, and set a National record in the Whistler Boy Match with his teammate Zac Clark. 2018 proved an incredible year for Jackovich. Firing an impressive 1269-40 x out of 1300 possible points between the President’s 100 Rifle Match, National Trophy Individual Match and National Trophy Junior Team Match, his aggregate score earned him one of the six spots on the National Junior Rifle Team and the Deneke Trophy. He was the 2018 high junior in the National Trophy Individual Rifle Match, earning him the Golden Eagle Trophy. He also made the 2018 President’s 100 and won the Junior Mountain Man Award for his performance at the 2018 Camp Perry National Matches.

 Kade describes his aspirations beyond the AMU, “My goals are to keep improving my marksmanship skills and help others improve their marksmanship skills.” As a member of the Rio Salado Sportsman’s Club and Arizona Rifle and Pistol Association, and now member of the AMU, Kade serves as a role model to younger shooters. He advises new junior shooters “to always keep an open mind to new ideas.” He stresses that there are many different ways to set up gear and build positions. “Try new things and maybe something will work better for you.” Outside of shooting, Jackovich loves the outdoors, enjoying camping, hiking, hunting, and off-roading.
The Scorpions organization is proud to announce that team Captain Kade Jackovich has received and accepted an extremely rare opening to shoot for the Army Marksmanship Unit (AMU). Kade is a Distinguished Rifleman and has provided great leadership and mentorship to our less experienced juniors.

 With such an impressive list of accomplishments at such a young age, Jackovich is one to watch, especially as he continues in his training with some of our nation’s best marksmen and women.

 The Civilian Marksmanship Program is a federally chartered 501 (c) (3) non-profit corporation. It is dedicated to firearm safety and marksmanship training and to the promotion of marksmanship competition for citizens of the United States. For more information about the CMP and its programs, log onto www.TheCMP.org.

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Posted By admin on January 11, 2019

By: Ashley Rumble (16)

The first Saturday in May means one thing – Scooter’s Youth Hunting Camp. Scoot McGann and the crew work all year for this one day, and it pays off big for everyone involved.  

Scooter’s is the camp I’d been to once as a participant and volunteered for the last three years. I’m always happy to do my own small part to make this event memorable for all the kids that come to it.  

As in previous years, I was helping with archery. I enjoy the sport myself and enjoy teaching others how to do it also. Things were crazy as always, but when it comes time, all the kids pay attention and want to learn, so it’s worth it to me to be there.  

Lots of arrows are shot at the 3D targets set up and, for the most part, they get hit. For those that miss, we have a big net to catch them.  

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By midday, it’s lunch time, and as always nobody goes hungry thanks to even more volunteers that start preparations first thing in the morning. The food is all donated by various sponsors and is always delicious. 

In the late afternoon when everyone has been through all the stations of shotgun, .22, archery, black powder, survival, knife and gun care, and all the side lessons of game calling, it’s time for the raffle. 

One hobby that I’ve picked up and really enjoy is welding. At the raffle table I saw a nice Miller helmet and gloves that I really wanted, so all my tickets went into it and to my surprise I won it. I’ve been putting it to good use since. 

For the last few years, Scooter has put on another program called Hunting Dreams for kids who have had serious health issues. It’s a fully supported elk hunt done here in Idaho. Last year, one kid harvested a nice bull. Unbeknownst to him, one of the hunt’s sponsors had it mounted and it was given to him at the end of the day at Scooter’s. It’s fantastic that Scooter gives kids the chance to experience hunting when they may not have the chance to do it otherwise. He’s also taking a kid on a spring bear hunt. Scooter is always looking to give. There are great memories and treasures in Idaho for us all to go look for. Scooter and everyone involved are part of getting us all out there and making those memories. 

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Posted By admin on January 8, 2019

By Lawrence Taylor 

 The Pierre Junior Shooters from Pierre, S.D., came into the 2018 Daisy National BB Gun Championship Match (Daisy Nationals) looking for a threepeat performance, and they almost got it. While they hadn’t blown away the competition the last two years, they had shot well enough to win two Team  Championships  and  an  Individual  Aggregate National Championship. Everyone knew they again were the team to beat, and in a nail-biter, the Wyandotte County 4-H BB Team out of Kansas City, Kan., did just that — by a single point! 

When the figurative smoke cleared, Wyandotte County 4-H scored 2,474.4, and the Pierre Junior Shooters sat at 2,473.4. The Gallatin Valley Sharp Shooters out of Bozeman, Mont., placed third with 2,472.3. 

The Daisy National BB Gun Championship Match is a 5-meter, four position (standing, kneeling, sitting and prone) match held annually at the John Q. Hammons Convention Center in Rogers, Ark., and it brings together the best BB gun shooters ages 8-15. These 5-person teams must qualify for the event by coming in first, second or third in a state NRA-sanctioned match. 

This year’s Match, held June 30-July 3, brought approximately 2,000 shooters, former champions, coaches and parents to Northwest Arkansas. They came from as far as Georgia, Oregon, Virginia, Wisconsin and South Texas. Most teams are created through the 4-H Shooting Sports Program, but any community, religious or outdoors educational organization can form a team as long as it follows the curriculum outlined by Daisy.  

The Daisy curriculum features hours of classroom gun-safety and education work prior to the youth ever touching a gun. In fact, before the shooting starts at the Daisy Nationals, each competitor must take a test covering gun safety and match rules, and their score on that test makes up 20 percent of their final score. This year 19 competitors made a perfect score on the test. 

Youth and coaches alike look forward to the Daisy Nationals and make the event the centerpiece to a summer vacation, but it takes hard work and determination from both kids and coaches to qualify. 

 “We practice together as a team and the coaches polish us, call the shots and help us out any way they can,” said Garret Dall, a member of the 2018 National Champion Wyandotte County 4-H Team. Dall, a well-seasoned shooter, placed second in the Individual Aggregate division in 2016. 

In addition to the five team members, two alternates can attend to take over should a shooter not be able to compete, and if you shoot as a team member one year you must shoot in the Champions division the next. After shooting as a Champion, shooters are allowed to again compete as a regular team member. This brings new, fresh youth shooters into the program every year, and these Champions and Alternates compete for National Championships in their own divisions. 

For 2018, 54 teams from across the nation competed for the National Championship. Many of the teams are regulars at the Daisy Nationals, like the Timber Beasts out of Oregon and the Awesome Possums hailing from Tennessee, and the local favorite O.Y.S.T (Ozark Youth Shooting Team) from Bentonville, Ark., who this year took on the moniker of Beni and the Bullseyes because the team consisted of one boy (Beni) and four girls. 

That’s another aspect of the Daisy Nationals that adds to its universal appeal – girls participate on the same playing field as boys, and often perform at a higher level. Many Individual Aggregate National Champions have been female. Former Olympic shooter Lydia Paterson won back in 2010, and this year Erica Berger from the Gallatin Valley Sharp Shooters took top individual honors. 

For the youth shooters this event is the culmination of many hours of hard work, and the competition is at the highest level. To win the Individual Aggregate National Championship, Berger beat the second place finisher by just one-tenth of a point (this second-place finisher was also a female). 

“We practice 10 months out of the year, three or four nights a week, three hours a night,” Berger said. “The best thing that my coach says to me is don’t take bad shots – if it doesn’t feel right, don’t take the shot.” 

Berger’s coach, Kevin Baisch, was honored for coaching youth BB gun shooters for 25 years this year and has attended the Daisy Nationals six times.  

“I am blown away every time I attend,” he said. “The Southern hospitality is second-to-none, and the folks making this happen are always a class act.”  

Again this year the Daisy Nationals saw a National Record attempt. When a shooter shoots all 10s – a perfect score – he or she is allowed to shoot for a National Record. Tony Stacy, a member of the Walton County out of Monroe, Ga., already held a National Record, with five additional perfect shots over and above his perfect score. This year he shot eight perfect shots after his perfect 10 to break his own record.  

As always, the 53rd annual event featured plenty of fun, action and emotion beyond the shooting competition. The Barter Bar, in which competitors bring items representing their states (which can include everything from homemade crafts and wildlife-related items to cans of “Potted Possum” meat and sports jerseys) and swap them with other competitors.  

Other events include a Parade of Champions at the opening ceremonies in which many team wears costumes or custom T-shirts of their own design. This year, Academy Sports + Outdoors sponsored the costume/theme and T-shirt design side contests and presented the winners with $500 gift cards. 

During the Opening Ceremonies, teams are paraded through the massive ballroom, their names are announced and they take the stage for photographs. It’s as festive a moment as many of the youth shooters have ever experienced and supports Daisy’s position to make this event a highlight of the year for these kids. Their hard work, focus and determination are rewarded.  

The Match also includes a Painted Gun contest. Each competitor must shoot the Daisy 499B Champion BB Gun, the most-accurate 5-meter competition BB gun in the world, and may decorate it any way they choose within the parameters set forth by the NRA. Many guns look as sharp as sports cars or follow a particular theme. First, second and third place winners were awarded Academy Sports + Outdoors gift cards in the amount of $300, $200 and $100 respectively. 

This year top honors in the painted gun contest was Jayson Kimberly from the Montgomery County Group Therapy team out of Conroe, Texas. It features a classic image of Red Ryder on a horse with vivid colors and a deep gloss.  

Each shooter shoots the Daisy Champion 499B, and it’s is not the Red Ryder that so many of us used when we took our very first shots. It’s a muzzle-loading lever action that shoots ragged holes at 5 meters.  

“These extra events, the painted gun contest and the costumes, are what separates the Daisy Nationals from other shooting competitions,” said Daisy Public Relations Director Lawrence Taylor. “Attend the event one time and you’ll see why this is the premier youth shooting event in the nation. It’s way more than just a shooting competition, as evidenced by teams that have attended every year for more than 20 years.  

“It’s a National Championship match with a focus on just the kids and providing an event they can remember fondly for the rest of their lives.” 

Daisy also inducts a longtime leader in the BB gun shooting sports into its Hall of Fame. This year, James Eberwein, who has been a coach in Kansas for more than 30 years and is responsible for expanding and growing the program throughout the Sunflower State, was inducted into this exclusive club.  

A final highlight of the event was an appropriate send off for a Daisy employee who has planned, organized and administered the event for the past 15 years, Denise Johnson. Known by competition BB gun shooters and coaches as the “BB Gun Lady,” she’s become a well-known figure in the industry and is much-loved by that community. She retires after 39 years with Daisy. 

“I started working with the Daisy Nationals in 1992,” Johnson said. “The best match we ever had was the 50th anniversary. We brought back the team that won the first match back in 1966. We also let all of the kids build their own guns, and we engraved them with their names. When they were walking down the hallway holding their guns I thought ‘Wow, that’s a family heirloom they’re going to pass down to their kids.’ It was just awesome.” 

Anyone who becomes involved in competition BB gun shooting and attends the event is instantly hooked, as evidenced by the number of 20-, 25- and 30-year coaches. While the program instills responsibility, control and focus on the shooter (especially for youth who have focus or attention issues), and to reach the National Championship takes many hours of hard work, this final event pays off with four days that are just for the shooters. In addition to the cheers and tears of competition, the fun and comradery creates lifelong memories.  

“Many people refer to Daisy as the gateway to the shooting sports,” Taylor said, “and it really is. According to a study conducted a few years ago, 80 percent of those who described themselves as outdoorsmen took their first shots with a Daisy. Fewer people are aware of the Daisy Nationals, but it really is the foundation for a lifelong love of shooting and shooting competition.” 

For more information on Daisy and the Daisy Nationals, go to www.daisy.com. For a comprehensive listing of winners, as well as thousands of images and other information on the event, go to www.dnbbgcm.com.

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Posted By admin on January 5, 2019

By Kylie Delaney

I pick up a bullet, selecting it from the prearranged pattern in my ammo box. I inspect it to ensure there are no visible flaws before sliding it into the chamber of my rifle and closing the bolt. Glancing down at a ruler on the ground, I adjust the positioning of my feet as needed, sometimes only by a fraction of an inch. You see, if I angle the toe of my boot out, it shifts my balance; if I move my feet closer together, my gun rests lower on the target. Everything is done with precision and for a purpose. I fit my butt plate into my shoulder and align a Sharpie mark on my gloved left hand with a predetermined spot on my rifle. Now, I finally lift the gun.

 As I lift my rifle, I shift my hips forward so that my left elbow comes to rest on my hip, snug and close to my body; the weight of my gun is fully supported by my skeletal structure. I close my eyes and feel the position:  Is my gun balanced? Am I 110% sure my elbow is in the correct place? If the answer is yes, I look over the top of my sights downrange. Is my butt plate snuggly fit between the folds of my jacket? Is my weight distributed in the correct ratio between my feet? Have I prepared myself to shoot the best shot possible? If the answer is no, I put my gun down and begin the entire process again. I can’t afford the luxury of taking bad shots. However, if I have prepared my position to the best of my abilities, I will lower my cheek to rest on the cheek piece. My finger slips onto my trigger and I guide my barrel straight down onto the target – not forcing it, but allowing it to come to rest in its natural position. I exhale slowly and see my sights align with the target. For a split second – and believe me, it won’t last long – I am completely relaxed and steady on the ten. I break the shot.

 I began shooting Olympic-style precision rifle at the age of 10; my gun was too big and duct tape covered a hole in the shoulder of my jacket. Six years later, you can find me at the gun club, staring down my sights at a tiny, black target. Over the years, my sport has been an outlet as well as an educator to me in many ways.

 Shooting, for me, has been the single best instructor in self-sufficiency. My friends and family would describe me as a very independent person; I have to be. Since the age of 13, I’ve had to board airplanes with my gear and guns and take long flights to Colorado Springs, where I get picked up at the airport and taken to the Olympic Training Center. There’s no one there to make sure I eat enough protein before I shoot or keep track of me and make sure I get on the firing line on time. I have to be able to manage my time, and myself, if I want to be successful.

When a problem arises during competition, I can’t afford to lose minutes by coming off the line to talk to my coach. Sometimes, as is the case during most national matches, my coach is 1,300 miles away, watching the targets broadcasted online from behind a computer screen.

The ability to keep your cool and think through problems on your own is not only helpful, it is essential. However, there are times when you simply need help. Many kids my age either don’t know how to ask an adult a question or are too stubborn to admit when they need help. In a competitive sport, you have to be able to accept it when your way of doing things isn’t working and be willing to look at the situation from a different perspective. Unless, of course, you want to get left in the dust of all those who were willing to listen.

Every competitive shooter is well acquainted with the Plateau. Your scores climb for several months, then suddenly you hit a wall. I’ve gone through months of dry spells where nothing I do seems to make any difference, but I always break out eventually. When I’m riding a plateau, I can get frustrated and irritable. I don’t want to go to practice, I don’t want to shoot, and I don’t want to talk about it. However, I still put in the hours because I want to break out of the slump more than I hate being in it.  

I often wonder who I would be today if I had never picked up a rifle. I’ve had to prioritize and set boundaries for myself that most kids my age can’t even begin to understand. Without rifle, I would have more time to spend with friends. I would probably have a closet full of clothes like most other girls my age if I weren’t always saving to buy ammunition and better gear. I wouldn’t have to miss the trip to the ice-skating rink because I couldn’t afford to get hurt before a competition.

My sport can genuinely make me want to pull my hair out and cry on occasion. It’s rearranged my schedule and caused me to make sacrifices, but I am proud of the person I am today. My sport has taught me to have great determination and perseverance, qualities that have been applicable in every aspect of my life. Shooting has given me the drive to be more than just mediocre. It’s taught me to be comfortable being uncomfortable and to be relentless in pursuit of my goals.

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Posted By admin on December 26, 2018

By Kevin Neuendorf, USA Shooting

I would like to start off by stating that the Olympic journey is impossible without the help of our donors, friends, family and volunteers. Your unwavering support throughout the years leading up to the Olympic Games is greatly appreciated.

Our year started off with an anticipated and welcomed change when our new CEO Keith Enlow was hired. Mr. Enlow came to USA Shooting and provided something special to this organization. He gave the athletes something to believe in and something to work for. He created an atmosphere that is more inviting for sponsors, and more conducive for athletes to perform at their highest level. He also provided direction and leadership for the staff of USA Shooting, something that was needed more than anything. I believe that as our organization continues to grow under the direction of Mr. Enlow, we will prosper again.

Skeet athlete Caitlin Connor had a pretty special year in 2018 after being crowned World Champion while helping lead an historic podium sweep. She was one of the brightest shooting stars among a group of fantastic shooting sports ambassadors that compete for the USA Shooting Team.  As we get set to take time with our family and friends this holiday season, we’re going to let Caitlin Connor narrate for you USA Shooting’s 2018 season to remember and how it sets up perfectly our 2020 Vision! 

Our year started off with an anticipated and welcomed change when our new CEO Keith Enlow was hired. Mr. Enlow came to USA Shooting and provided something special to this organization. He gave the athletes something to believe in and something to work for. He created an atmosphere that is more inviting for sponsors, and more conducive for athletes to perform at their highest level. He also provided direction and leadership for the staff of USA Shooting, something that was needed more than anything. I believe that as our organization continues to grow under the direction of Mr. Enlow, we will prosper again.

I have seen a wave of pride and commitment in our athletes this year that has not occurred for a while. It is reflected in the performance that our Junior and Open athletes have demonstrated all year. Between myself and my teammates Amber English and Kim Rhode we were able to bring home 12 of 18 total individual medals, a historic podium sweep at World Championship, and two Olympic quotas. We rocked it this year — great job ladies! 

Michael McPhail created a spark at the World Championships by taking the bronze medal and winning a quota spot in the Men’s Three-Position Rifle event. This spark ignited a flame for our Rifle and Pistol program leading into the Championships of the Americas. James Hall, Mindy Miles, Dempster Christenson, Lexi Lagan, Sarah Beard and George Norton all brought home quotas in their respective events. Hearing our National Anthem playing that many times made all of us proud.  Frank Thompson claimed our second quota spot for Men’s Skeet while at the CAT Games equaling the finals World Record with a 59/60. Kayle Browning secured a quota spot for Women’s Trap at the CAT games while winning a gold medal. Earlier in the year, Kayle’s teammates Ashley Carroll and Aeriel Skinner set World Records in Guadalajara, Mexico while taking first and third, respectively. In Tucson, Arizona at our fourth World Cup, our mixed teams stole the show with Corey Cogdell-Unrein/Jake Wallace winning gold and Kayle Browning/Will Hinton taking the bronze. Vincent Hancock struck gold at every competition he went to this year, setting World Records left and right, missing a target here and there, claiming the top of the podium before he even stepped on the plane. The year was filled with countless other individual medals, team medals, mixed team medals and personal bests. 

Our Paralympic athletes made some noise this last year with Taylor Farmer and John Joss winning medals at the World Shooting Para Sport World Cup in Chateauroux, France. In addition, John secured a quota spot for the 2020 Olympics in the Mixed 50m Rifle Prone SH1 event. Paralympic Shotgun was a much anticipated and welcomed addition to our sport. Becky Noble represented the United States in the Para Trap World Championships in Lonato, Italy this year. Becky – I applaud you and look forward to your success in the years to come. 

The strength of our Juniors across the board is something to take notice of. At the Junior World Cup in Suhl, Germany rifle athletes William Shaner and Morgan Phillips claimed gold medals in the 50m Prone events. At the Junior Grand Prix in Porpetto, Italy our Junior shotgun athletes claimed some well-deserved hardware. Our Junior shotgun team raised the Star-Spangled Banner 7 of 10 times. Maddie Bernau, Dale Royer, and Austen Smith claimed individual gold medals in their events. At the World Championship, our Juniors continued to show their strength. William Shaner, Henry Leverett, Logan Lucas, Nic Moschetti, Katelyn Abeln and Austen Smith all claimed individual medals at the World Championship.

Here we have the present and the future of our organization kicking butt and taking names all over the world. We do our best every day to work harder and be better than we were yesterday.  USA Shooting does their best to support their athletes, but often times it is not enough.

Coming into the 2018 season, we learned that the USOC was cutting back their support of USA Shooting. It started by the USOC cutting all funding to the Pistol program, followed by the elimination of our Resident Athlete Program at the Colorado Springs facility. The USOC effectively pulled the lifeline that USA Shooting could provide to athletes. All of the athletes feel the pain. Many athletes were displaced and forced to rely heavily on friends and family for housing arrangements. Many athletes that resided at the Colorado Springs facility had to take up other jobs in order to make ends meet after stipends were eliminated. This takes away from the necessary training time that is required to develop into a world-class athlete. 

Even though we had a fantastic year and secured many quota spots, I still wonder how good it would have been if every athlete had the support they needed and deserves. It takes a determined athlete to accomplish the goals we set for ourselves. Our careers are filled with highs and lows; sometimes we win and sometimes we lose, but we never give up. We keep working despite any setback. Never underestimate the heart of a champion.

Bring on Tokyo – we’re ready! 

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Posted By admin on December 6, 2018

by Ashley Rumble (16)

Over the years I been pretty much set on the Browning Buckmark as my go to match pistol.  The one I now have has been worked on by me over time to fit what I like in a pistol.  As with any piece of equipment, having it fit the user like its part of them is important.  So, if you want to shoot fast, it pays to have a firearm that feels right.

So, when I was offered the opportunity to test the Volquartsen Scorpion .22 LR I was a little skeptical, until I picked it up. 

My first impression was how big the barrel was. Unlike most rimfire shooters, I prefer a heavy barrel for stability, but this gun looked just a bit excessive. But, after picking it up, my thoughts changed gears.  Yes, it is heavy, but balanced too.  So, the heft isn’t as noticeable as it would appear to be.  The barrel is six             “Give this one a shot! The Volquartsen Scorpion is an              inches, and it goes a little further      awesome competitive pistol for rimfire challenge and             with the Volquartsen venom                 any other .22 pistol shooting competitions”                              compensator on it.  With all that out there, it isn’t front heavy either.  It’s a pretty well-balanced pistol.

The pistol is described as a 1911 type.  After picking the pistol up, there are some similarities in the feel of the grip.  After also shooting a SIG 1911 the same day that I did my first rounds with the Scorpion, the feeling was familiar.  They were similar but had a few different qualities that set them apart. The .22 seemed to weigh more than the .45. Although the kick of the .45 was a far cry from that of the .22.

Taking a new pistol to the range for the first time, I try and keep an open mind. I’ve been let down by pistols before, and they aren’t exactly my favorite, but this is a very high-end firearm.  It’s easy to figure that it will be a good shooter right out of the box.  It did not disappoint.  The only thing I had to work at getting a feel for was the Vortex optic.  I don’t normally use any type of red dot because shooting iron sights is all I’ve ever done.  It will take some practice for me to shoot at match pace with it, but I know the quality of Vortex optics and am excited to work with it more.

The first few shots were no surprises.  The action cycled very smooth, and didn’t require me to recover between each shot much.  Something I like with my own pistol.  The comp worked well in keeping everything settled down too.  Altogether, a very stable and well put together handgun.

Looking the pistol over some more after I was done for the day revealed some things that I had not “Ashley shooting the Scorpion in Open Class with a Vortex    noticed before.  One was the       Venom optic”                                                                                     controls for the safety, slide release, and mag release are in a very similar position as the 1911, 1911’s aren’t what I normally shoot, but it was nice that there were similarities with a gun I at least had some experience with.

Next up was the build quality.  The bolt and action are very well finished on the pistol.  Pulling back the slide (similar to a Ruger Mark pistol) felt effortless. I was surprised at how little the slide comes back, and that made for quick transitions. No hesitation, no rough feeling, just a nice pull back and release.  The bolt was also very well finished.  You could tell that time was taken to build this pistol right. Every function on this pistol seemed very clean and satisfying in a way. I’m not quite sure how words can do justice do how it felt.

I hope to hang on to this pistol for a while.  I want to use it in a match to test myself with it.  I’m sure it will be a great shooter when I really start to run the rounds though it.  It’s different than my Buckmark, but I’ve built my Buckmark for aggressive, high paced, competition shooting.  This one is built for the same purpose but seems relaxed and not quite so aggressive. I’m sure it will rise to the challenge with ease, and I’m not quite ready to give up the pistol I’ve put so much into just yet.

Volquartsen is a brand name known for high end quality, and this product of theirs did not disappoint.  It didn’t take any time to see how much                  “Ashley holding the new scorpion”                                   attention to detail went into this pistol.                                                                                                        I’m happy that I was given the chance                                                                                                            to try it, and look forward to putting                                                                                                              more time into it, and more rounds through it.

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Posted By admin on November 30, 2018

By: Andy Fink and Ryker Bell (8)

I have always had a nostalgic feeling for the M1 Carbine (United States Carbine, Caliber .30, M1). A standard firearm for the U.S. Military during World War II, the Korean War, and well into the Vietnam War, its appeal to the civilian market for collectors is huge. The M1 Carbine is a semi-automatic firearm while the M2/M3 are selective fire. However, it is the M1 Carbine that is readily available and a lot of fun to shoot. New replicas from Inland Manufacturing are usually priced a little lower than originals. We tested one last year and were very impressed with it.
Above, right: Ryker popping down plates from the plate rack using Chiappa’s M1 .22 LR Carbine. A Romeo red dot from Sig Sauer was used to replace the original GI style rear sight.

The .30 carbine caliber is close in muzzle velocity to the .357 Magnum’s velocity when both are fired from a long-gun (carbine for .30 caliber carbine and 18” barreled rifle for the .357 Magnum):

Standard Factory        Bullet Weight  M.V.    100 yds           200 yds          

.357 Magnum              158 Gr 1830                1427    1138    fps

.30 Carbine                  110 Gr 1990                1567    1236    fps

The .30 caliber carbine has a noticeably flatter trajectory, but the .357 Magnum has a slight advantage in energy (foot pounds of force.)

Hornady offers the .30 carbine critical defense load that produces the following out of a 20” barrel (typical carbine barrels are 18”):

                                    Velocity          Energy Trajectory

Muzzle                        2000                977                  -0.9

100 yards                    1601                626                  0

200 yards                    1279                399                  -12.9

300 yards                    1067                278                  -47.2

A Hornady .357 Magnum 125-gr FTX bullet fired out of a handgun with an 8-inch barrel has a muzzle velocity of 1500 fps and energy of 624 foot pounds.

I have three M1 carbines, two originals and a replica from Inland. Enjoy them all. They are lightweight, easy to handle, very low recoil, and I can hit a clay at 100 yards almost every time.

So, what happened when I found out that Chiappa has a M1 .22 LR Carbine? “WOW! I have to get one!”

The old, original M1 .30 Caliber carbine, and the new, Chiappa’s .22 LR carbine.

We got one in for review and I was very pleased. It shot extremely well without any malfunctions and it comes with a 10-round magazine. I decided to replace the rear sight with a red dot. I had a Leupold Delta V Pro mounted on one of my M1 carbines that I was really happy with. This time, I used a Sig Sauer Romeo3 red dot which worked out very well. After shooting it a few times, I decided to have our youngest junior try it out. Here is what he said.

Ryker:

“The M1 .22 looks like a military gun. It was lightweight and easy to line up the red dot with my targets. I was a little scared at first, but it was easy to shoot and made me feel fine after I shot it. With no kick in my hands, it was fun. I liked shooting it and would love to shoot it again.”
Ryker had an abosulte blast shooting the Chiappa M1 Carbine.

In conclusion, Chiappa’s M1 .22LR Carbine is well built, operates like the original, is fun to shoot, lightweight, has no recoil, and is a great buy. They now offer one in 9mm. “WOW! I have to get one!”

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Posted By admin on November 17, 2018

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer

CAMP PERRY, Ohio –  For those looking for an air gun competition and an escape from the cold of the winter months, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has begun registration for its annual Camp Perry Open – an air rifle and air pistol event held each year in Northwest Ohio for over a decade.
(The Camp Perry Open combines air rifle and air pistol competition for adult and junior competitors.)

Featuring a variety of 3×20 and 60 Shot categories, the Camp Perry Open is set to fire Jan. 18-20, 2019, for adult and junior competitors of all experience levels. An adaptive shooting category is also offered under the World Shooting Para Sport classification system to provide competitive opportunities to all athletes.

Outside of regular competition, the Camp Perry Open Super Finals, which is undoubtedly the highlight of the Camp Perry Open, merges competition and creativity as costumes, music, noisemakers and other colorful elements flow and echo throughout the range. Competitors as well as spectators are encouraged to participate in the action by dressing in store-bought or homemade eye-catching attire (though it is not required to be a part of the fun).

Guests who have never seen the Super Finals are welcome to watch the spectacle take place on Saturday, Jan. 19. Come and see the chaos unfold or join in on the excitement!

Along with real competition experience, those participating in the Camp Perry Open will be given the rare occasion to compete alongside some of the most talented marksmen in the country, including members of the Army Marksmanship Unit and the USA Shooting team, along with talented upcoming junior competitors who are leading the next generation of excellence. (Unique to the Camp Perry Open is the Super Final, which engages both competitors and spectators.)

The Camp Perry Open is held within the Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center, which houses an 80-point indoor air gun range equipped with CMP’s own electronic targets, powered by Kongsberg Target Systems. The targets instantly return shot scores on an LED display monitor located next to each competitor. Monitors overhead also reveal scores to spectators in the crowd as they happen, keeping guests connected to the action on the firing line.

Matches scheduled to be fired during the competition include the Men’s and Women’s 60 Shot Air Rifle and Pistol matches and the 3×20 Junior Air Rifle individual and team events. Informal awards ceremonies will follow both the 3×20 and the 60 Shot Matches each day.

(Along with real competition experience, competitors also have the chance to earn monetary awards.)

With free admission and ample parking, the Camp Perry Open is open to the public any time during the event. Whether just curious about air gun or interested in stepping onto the firing line, all are welcome at the Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center. We hope to see you there!

To register and for more info on the Camp Perry Open, visit http://thecmp.org/air/cmp-competition-center-event-matches/camp-perry-open/.

About the Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center:

The Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center at Camp Perry includes an open reception and common area, fully equipped classrooms, projection screens and flat-screen television sets, as well as authentic Olympic memorabilia and other notable items from the outstanding career of Gary Anderson.

The Civilian Marksmanship Program is a federally chartered 501 (c) (3) non-profit corporation. It is dedicated to firearm safety and marksmanship training and to the promotion of marksmanship competition for citizens of the United States. For more information about the CMP and its programs, log onto www.TheCMP.org.

CIVILIAN MARKSMANSHIP PROGRAM
Camp Perry Training Site, Bldg. 3
P.O. Box 576, Port Clinton, OH 43452
Tel (419) 635-2141
Web site:  www.TheCMP.org
On-Line Newsletter:  http://thecmp.org/communications/the-first-shot/

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Posted By admin on October 18, 2018

Juniors Get Safety!
Juniors understand safety, but they need to be taught and reminded what to do. Let them know that they are also a safety officer when you are at the range. I recently received an email from a young 13-year-old who really gets it.
“Hello, my name is Turner. I am 13 years old, and I am a first-year sporting clays shooter in South Carolina. I have read the Junior Shooters Volume 30 Spring 2018 magazine with the article called ‘Starting Out Young.’ I really enjoyed the article. I 100% agree with your editor’s note. I participate in SCYSF shooting events where there may be almost 700 youth shooters. I appreciate the focus on safety for starting shooters like me. I feel confident being around that many young people carrying shotguns because we are all trained and consider safety first. This is a sport for all ages, and safety can be taught no matter how young or old you are.”

Safety Flags Are a Must
I see more ranges starting to require the use of safety flags. There are some matches that also require the use of safety flags. I wish all matches would.
I am very vocal about the use of safety flags. I think they should be used in all firearms, airsoft, paint ball, and BB guns – yes, ALL guns. When we teach juniors how to shoot, we must always emphasize safety. One of the problems is that even if you go over the ten main safe-shooting rules — which include: “A gun is always loaded” and “Never point the muzzle at anyone or anything you don’t want to destroy” and “Know what is behind your target” — people still don’t treat a gun with the respect it deserves. A gun is like an automobile; if you don’t take care of it, and don’t pay attention, bad things can happen. On the other hand, if everyone pays attention to what they are doing and follows the rules of the road, you can drive and enjoy the shooting sports your life.

So, how do safety flags relate to automobiles? Safety flags are like seatbelts — actually, they are even better. If a safety flag is used, then the gun cannot fire. If somehow (and it does happen all too often) a loaded round is in the chamber and the trigger is pulled, it cannot fire with a safety flag in it!

We tell the juniors who train with us that we want them to always use a safety flag. When they come to the range, their firearm should be in a case with a safety flag already in it. They take the case to a safety table along with a safety officer. The safety officer clears the firearm by physically looking to make sure the chamber is empty and there is no detachable magazine in the firearm and no rounds in a fixed magazine. The safety flag is then used to impede the action so it cannot close. The shotgun or rifle is then placed in the gun rack or on the shooting table with the flag in it, and the safety is ALWAYS ON! A pistol or revolver would follow the same procedure if it was to be put back in the case. If it is to be placed in a belt holster, then it would have to be cleared (taking the magazine out first), pointed toward the berm, pull the trigger to drop the hammer down, and the safety (if it has one) put in the ON position, and then holstered. NOTE: No magazines are allowed in the magazine-well except for the person who is actually up shooting after being told by the range officer to load the firearm and make ready.

On a firing-line range (more than one shooting position), all firearms should have the action open with a safety flag in them unless they are actually being fired right then. If the shooter gets up for even a minute from his shooting position, then a safety flag should be in the action.

Do you think I am being paranoid? Just remember, ALL shooting accidents would be prevented if a safety flag was in the action! Once the safety flag is removed, it is VITAL that all other safety rules are followed. You cannot take back a bullet and ask for a “do over” just as you cannot ask for a “do over” when someone goes through a red light. Stop the accident before it happens!

 CAPTION HIGHLIGHT PARAGRAPHS:
Don’t have a safety flag? Then go into your shed or garage and pull out some of that colorful weed-eater string or a zip tie you may have. CAUTION: Do NOT put it in the barrel! It can easily go in the action, but when closing the bolt, let the bolt down SLOWLY!
 Safety flags don’t have to go inside the chamber or barrel. In fact, putting plastic down a hot barrel is a no-no. It can melt and mess up the barrel. They do need to stop the action from closing and allowing a cartridge to fire. They should also be colorful so it is easy for a range officer to see them.
If a safety flag is blocking the action of the firearm, then it cannot fire! There are all shapes and sizes of safety flags, and they are available for revolvers, pistols, shotguns, and rifles.

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Posted By admin on October 18, 2018

Two dozen youth shooting teams and over 280 athletes from across the state converged on Ellis County Sportsman’s Club in Waxahachie, TX May 5-7 for the Scholastic Clay Target Program’s annual state shotgun championships. “Ellis County is one of the few venues around that can handle a tournament this size in a single weekend,” noted Coach Rich Keele. “If the participation continues growing at this rate, we may have to look at other options.” In fact, SCTP has already reserved a date for next year’s regional tournament to be held at the National Shooting Complex in San Antonio.

Sponsored by White Flyer, more than 65,000 targets and 2,600 boxes of shotgun ammo decided individual, squad, and team state champions in American Skeet, American Trap, and Sporting Clays. According to Head Coach Jason Anderson, “We were concerned about the sheer volume of shooters and time constraints. But, the volunteers at ECSC did a remarkable job of keeping the equipment running and targets flying.”

Over 300 medals, 20 trophies, 12 belt buckles, and 2 shotguns were awarded to youth shooting athletes in grades 6-12 competing in their respective classifications. For most, this was the pinnacle of their season having battled the elements throughout the 6-month league season which started back in November. Many will compete in the Regional Invitational Tournament against each other along with athletes from OK, AR, and LA. Fewer still will go on to represent Texas at the SCTP American Team Nationals versus 3,000+ shooters from across the nation.

The Allen Eagles Competitive Shooting Team won the team championships in American Trap and Sporting Clays while placing 2^nd in team Skeet. A perennial favorite, the Eagles also brought home the coveted High Over All Team Championship trophy with Southlake, Dripping Springs, Katy, and Ennis finishing 2^nd thru 5^th respectively. The Eagles will have to step up their game next year. The level of competition just keeps getting tougher with more and better teams competing. In poignant reflection regarding the 6 young men accepting top honors for Allen… “All seniors,” Anderson lamented to the crowd at awards bringing about cheers of respect and hope for next year’s honors.

Allen had a host of individual and squad award winners too!

SKEET
Varsity Lady: GOLD-Morgan Scott, BRONZE-Bailey Finnelly
Intermediate/Entry Squad: SILVER-Jake Stephens, Jack Duncan, Garrett Koch
Varsity Squad: SILVER-Brandon Stone, Lake Bishop, Jacob Wilkinson
& BRONZE-Morgan Scott, Isaiah Irby, Nick Platt
Skeet Team: SILVER-Brandon Stone, Isaiah Irby, Jacob Wilkinson

TRAP
Varsity Athlete: GOLD-Brandon Stone, SILVER-Lake Bishop
Varsity Lady: BRONZE-Bailey Finnelly
Intermediate/Entry Squad: BRONZE-Garret Koch, Griffin Sacco, Jack Duncan, Charles Watson
JV Squad: GOLD-Tommy Keele, Christian Hoffmann, Grant Stelmach, John Lyons, Sean Packer
Varsity Squad: GOLD-Jacob Wilkinson, Nick Hawkins, Lake Bishop, Morgan Scott, Isaiah Irby
& BRONZE-Carson Lewis, Bailey Finnelly, Kylie West, Pierce Mahan, Robert Beach
Team: GOLD-Brandon Stone, Lake Bishop, Jacob Wilkinson, Nick Hawkins, Nick Platt

SPORTING CLAYS
Intermediate/Entry Athlete: BRONZE-Jack Duncan
Varsity Athlete: GOLD-Brandon Stone, SILVER-Isaiah Irby, BRONZE-Lake Bishop
Intermediate/Entry Squad: SILVER-Jake Stephens, Jack Duncan, Garret Koch
JV Squad: BRONZE-Sean Packer, Tommy Keele, Grant Stelmach
Varsity Squad: GOLD-Jacob Wilkinson, Lake Bishop, Isaiah Irby
Team: GOLD-Brandon Stone, Isaiah Irby, Lake Bishop

SKEET DOUBLES
JV Athlete: BRONZE-Sean Packer
Varsity Athlete: GOLD-Brandon Stone, SILVER-Brenden Heselton, BRONZE-Jacob Wilkinson
Varsity Lady: SILVER-Bailey Finnelly, BRONZE-Morgan Scott

HIGH OVER ALL
H.O.A. Intermediate/Entry Athlete: SILVER-Garrett Koch
H.O.A. Varsity Athlete: GOLD-Brandon Stone, SILVER-Lake Bishop, BRONZE-Isaiah Irby
H.O.A. Varsity Lady: BRONZE-Morgan Scott
H.O.A. Team: GOLD-Allen
Skeet: Brandon Stone, Isaiah Irby, Jacob Wilkinson
Sporting Clays: Isaiah Irby, Brandon Stone, Lake Bishop
Trap: Brandon Stone, Lake Bishop, Jacob Wilkinson, Nick Platt, Nick Hawkins
Our very own Coach Jason Anderson took BRONZE in the coach shootout.

Having qualified with a stellar performance in Waxahachie, the team is looking to carry the momentum into the Lower Midwest Regional (TX, OK, AR, LA) in June and on to the SCTP National Championships to be held in Marengo, Ohio this July. Among the Eagles who have already qualified for the All-State-Team representing Texas at Nationals are Brandon Stone (Skeet, Sporting Clays, Trap), Isaiah Irby (Skeet, Sporting Clays), Lake Bishop (Sporting Clays, Trap), and Jacob Wilkinson (Trap). The Eagles are set to bring home a 4^th National Championship!

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