The last wave of young shooting talent in the National Junior Olympic Shooting Championships (NJOSC) will descend on the Olympic Shooting Center starting tomorrow as the Pistol and Paralympic Rifle competition begins, wrapping up the three-week long competition. Not only have the 607 Rifle and Pistol athletes who earned invitations to the NJOSC from the […]
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New Formats For Mixed Team Events To Be Tested
The governing body of the sport of shooting, the ISSF, has announced it’s to trial new formats for mixed team events as the sport prepares for the Tokyo2020 Olympic Games. The ISSF Executive Committee has approved testing of the new formats in Air Rifle, Air Pistol, Trap and Skeet. The idea is to make the […]
Juniors Encouraged to Participate in CMP’s National Matches
CAMP PERRY, PORT CLINTON, OH – Just the title of the “National Matches” can scare even the most seasoned shooters. For juniors (those younger than and through his/her 20th birthday), or those starting off in the shooting sports, attending the National Matches is something that some put off until they feel “ready” enough. In reality, […]
2019 National Air Pistol League Wrap-Up
The second annual season of the National Air Pistol League has concluded. Palmyra Sportsmen’s Association won the league despite spending much of the season in second place. Palmyra was able to move up to first place after a week seven win over Maspenock Rod and Gun Club. This is Palmyra’s second straight league championship, and […]
Rifle and Pistol Athletes Head to China for Second World Cup of the Season
The Rifle and Pistol athletes of the USA Shooting Team are on their way back to Asia for the second International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup of the season in Beijing, China starting Sunday and running through April 29. More than 580 athletes from 67 countries are expected to compete at this World Cup. […]
Way Wins Air Rifle at National Junior Olympic Shooting Championships
“Best day ever!” That’s what local athlete Macey Way proclaimed today after winning gold in Women’s Air Rifle at the National Junior Olympic Shooting Championships (NJOSC) at the Olympic Shooting Center in Colorado Springs. Way, 17, won her first overall medal at NJOSC on her home range before the Final even began, posting two impressive […]
Fort Smith Air Rifle Team Scores a Successful Season
FORT SMITH, AR (April 15, 2019) – The Fort Smith JROTC Grizzly Air Rifle Team worked hard all season and it paid off. The team of Fort Smith, Arkansas high school students who are supported by Umarex USA, placed 1st in four Arkansas Invitational Matches and individual team members have risen above the rest as […]
#NJOSC19 Women’s Rifle Preview
The second wave of Junior Rifle talent is about to descend on the Olympic Shooting Center in Colorado Springs as we gear up for the Women’s Rifle competition next week at the National Junior Olympic Shooting Championships (NJOSC). Not only will the 607 Rifle and Pistol athletes who earned invitations to the NJOSC from the […]
Sanchez Wins Air Rifle Gold at National Junior Olympic Shooting Championships
Matthew Sanchez picked up his second medal this week at the National Junior Olympic Shooting Championships (NJOSC), but this time he was atop the podium today, winning gold in Men’s Air Rifle at the Olympic Shooting Center in Colorado Springs. The high school junior from Tampa, Florida entered the Final with the highest two-day Qualification […]
#NJOSC19: Men’s Rifle Preview
The annual National Junior Olympic Shooting Championships (NJOSC) are a right of passage for many Junior shooting athletes across the country and this year’s event is no exception, kicking off with the Men’s Rifle competition starting tomorrow at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. Not only will the 607 Rifle and Pistol athletes who […]