CAMP PERRY, Ohio; ANNISTON, Ala. – Mikole Hogan, 17, of Montgomery, Texas, set a new J2 3x20 national record with a staggering score of 599-48X during the 2021 National Three-Position Precision Air Rifle Championships. Hogan dropped only one point during the standing portion to reach 199-15X for a new 20 Shot Standing Age Group 2 national record score, while also garnering perfect scores of 200 in prone and kneeling. Hogan earned the record during the Junior Olympic (JO) portion of the … [Read More...] about Hogan, Texas Hill Set New National Records at 2021 National 3PAR Precision Championships
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Tucker and Kozeniesky Take Silver in 10M Air Rifle Mixed Teams Air Rifle
The American team of Mary Carolyn Tucker and Lucas Kozeniesky took the Olympic silver medal in the inaugural 10 m Air Rifle Mixed Teams in Tokyo on Tuesday, breaking a nearly 100-year old drought for Team USA in the mixed team competition. Losing to the team from the People’s Republic of China of … [Read More...] about Tucker and Kozeniesky Take Silver in 10M Air Rifle Mixed Teams Air Rifle
Shaner Takes Gold in Men’s Air Rifle
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SGT Nick Mowrer Makes History on Road to 2021 Tokyo Olympics
SGT Nick Mowrer has reached a milestone that no other American has – competing in more than one discipline at the Olympic Games. Mowrer is set to fire in 10-meter air pistol, 50-meter smallbore rifle and the 10-meter mixed air pistol team event in Tokyo. “While it comes with a certain cool … [Read More...] about SGT Nick Mowrer Makes History on Road to 2021 Tokyo Olympics
CMP Collegiate Rifle Team Feature: The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University Rifle Team can trace its history back to 1920. The Buckeye Rifle Team uses the 25-point Hugh W. Wylie Range, dedicated in 1966 to honor OSU graduate Lt. Hugh W. Wylie who was killed in the Battle of Arnhem in Holland during World War II. Since its beginnings, the rifle team … [Read More...] about CMP Collegiate Rifle Team Feature: The Ohio State University
Airgun Standards and Non-Exploding Coffee Makers
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CMP Collegiate Rifle Team Feature: University of North Georgia
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CMP’s 2020-2021 Top 15 Carolyn Hines Memorial Scholarship Recipients
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Death to Probes: 5 Reasons They Need to Go
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Nation Ford and Granbury Athletes Lead 2021 JROTC Virtual Championships
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Was COVID Good for Airgunning?
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Junior Natalie Perrin Takes On The World and West Virginia University in 2021
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PCP in a Box: Umarex Origin 22 Air Rifle Kit
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Competition Nerve Control From The Experts: Smallbore
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