Monthly Archives: June 2009

New issue of Shooting Sports USA now available

The new issue of Shooting Sports USA is now available online here.

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RI Metric Prone Regional/State Championship Results [UPDATED]

RI Metric Regional and Prone Championship By Digby Hand For a serious shooter a rifle match usually brightens any day and, in spite of seemingly inevitable cloud cover of this dismal spring, a cheery group of prone shooters descended upon the … Continue reading

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More Pics from USA Shooting Nationals

Prone Pics from USA Shooting Nationals By Erik Hoskins Here are some pictures I took of the Men’s prone event at Ft Benning. Enjoy! -Erik

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The Wussification of the High Power Shooter

The Wussification of the High Power Shooter By Hap Rocketto American high power shooting has gone through many changes, much of it evolutionary and the natural progression of technological development. The earliest shooters used matchlocks which led to the snaphaunce, … Continue reading

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6/25/09 HPM

Thank god the sun came out last night…I was about to crack after a week of rain. And boy did we have a beautiful evening to shoot; warm, sunny, and little wind. We had a record 16 shooter turnout last … Continue reading

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Here comes the sun, go shoot

Rumor has it that the sun is going to make an appearance here in New England this afternoon. So why not get out, take a break, and do some belly shootin’? If you’re in southern New England, chances are there … Continue reading

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RI Metric Prone this Sunday

Just a reminder that this Sunday is the RI Metric Prone Championship (and Regional) at Smithfield Sportsmen’s. You can download the match program below. 28 June-RI Metric Prone Championship at Smithfield ( Match Program)

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2009 Sectional Results

Several people I have spoken with never received their printed copy of the 2009 NRA Sectional Results even though it was requested. I never got mine but I called the NRA and had a copy within 5 days. Of course … Continue reading

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New York International Shooting Festival

The New York International Shooting Festival (Formerly the Empire State Games) is coming up on July 18th and 19th. This match is open to New York State residents only. You can learn more about the match in the match program below. … Continue reading

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USA Shooting Nationals, Day 7

Stealth reporter Hoskins sent in this photo of the Men’s prone results prior to the official posting on the web. Complete results are now posted below. Day_7_Results_June_20

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USA Shooting Nationals, Day 6

Rick Johnson is on his way back from Ft Benning so we wont be getting his daily updates for the remainder of the USA Shooting Nationals. But, we will continue to post the results here and we are hoping to … Continue reading

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6/18/09 HPM

We had record low attendance at last night’s HPM. Many of our regular shooters are competing in GA and a few wimpy competitors decided to stay home because it was raining. There was very little wind but it was pretty … Continue reading

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RJ’s Report: USA Shooting Nationals, Day 5

RJ’s Report: USA Shooting Nationals, Day 5 By Rick Johnson These updates are from my memory. The final match results are not posted yet as the match is still in progress. Jason Parker continued his fine shooting from yesterday by … Continue reading

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HPM Tonight

We will be shooting at Hopkinton tonight, despite the crap forecast…though I imagine our friends in GA would be happy to have a little 60º weather right now! I will open the range around 4ish if shooters want to try … Continue reading

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USA Shooting Nationals, Day 4

RJ’s Report: USA Shooting Nationals, Day 4 By Rick Johnson Wicked hot here in GA! Really, I’m a freekin’ weatherman and it truly IS the heat. Day four results. pronematch.com VP Erik Hoskins arrived and got to shoot some prone in the … Continue reading

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RJ’s Report: USA Shooting Nationals, Day 3

Rick Johnson is at the USA Shooting Nationals at Ft Benning GA in his capacity as MA State Jr Team coach and will be providing his perspective on the events as they unfold. Well, due to an important business meeting … Continue reading

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Rotterdam, NY Metric Prone Regional [UPDATED]

UPDATE: Complete results are now available for download I’d like to thank Ron Michon and his scoring team for running a great match and getting the scores out quickly and accurately. Ron runs his matches so you can shoot all … Continue reading

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Mid-Atlantic 6400 Results

FIRST DAY METALLIC SIGHT WINNER JUSTIN TRACY    1599-131X SECOND DAY METALLIC SIGHT WINNER DAVE CRAAMER   1599-131X METALLIC SIGHT AGGREGATE WINNER DAVE CRAMER   3197-260X THIRD DAY ANY SIGHT WINNER DAVE CRAMER     1600-144X FOURTH DAY ANY SIGHT WINNER DAVE CRAMER    1600-149X ANY SIGHT AGGREGATE DAVE CRAMER     … Continue reading

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RJ’s Report: USA Shooting Nationals, Day 2

RJ’s Report: USA Shooting Nationals, Day 2 By Rick Johnson Jr Rick Johnson is at the USA Shooting Nationals at Ft Benning GA in his capacity as MA State Jr Team coach and will be providing his perspective on the … Continue reading

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RJ’s Report: USA Shooting Nationals, Day 1

RJ’s Report: USA Shooting Nationals, Day 1 By Rick Johnson Rick Johnson is at the USA Shooting Nationals at Ft Benning GA in his capacity as MA State Jr Team coach and will be providing his perspective on the events … Continue reading

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June 13th, USA Shooting National Championships

June 13th, USA Shooting National Championships By Rick Johnsom Today was the official training day for the rifle and pistol events. Competitors had to register and complete their equipment checks for the competitions. The ranges were open for official training … Continue reading

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