from Mike Krei, Director of the NRA’s Competitive Shooting Division
Camp Perry Executive Steering Committee Meeting
New NRA President David Keene and I attended the Camp Perry Executive Steering Committee meeting at Camp Perry on May 5, 2011, and had the opportunity to meet the new Adjutant General of Ohio, Major General Deborah A. Ashenhurst. General Ashenhurst has advanced though the ranks within the Ohio National Guard to her current position as AG of Ohio. We at NRA welcome MG Ashenhurst to her new position, and offer our continued support to the Ohio National Guard, Camp Perry and the National Matches.
President Keene and I were updated on improvements being done at Camp Perry, and the list is very impressive. A completely new water infrastructure was installed over the last year, along with major improvements to the electrical service throughout the base. Range work continues with improved firing lines, drainage, and road work. Competitor housing is still a moving target; the addition of 64 beds in the new competitor barracks open last year was a great help, but this year we are told that we will not be able to use all of the modules due to deteriorating conditions. The good news is that the NRA and the Ohio National Guard are working with the U.S. Congress to get funding for new and improved housing and a new dining facility (mess hall) for the base.
You did not hear it here, but it looks like funding might be available in 2011 to completely rebuild the Rodriquez pits, including new targetry. Let’s keep our fingers crossed for this to become a reality.
