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Competitors’ Corner: June 2024
Highlights from the June 2024 issue of Shooting Sports USA, the NRA’s competitive shooting journal.
Doug Koenig Wins 20th Bianchi Cup Championship Title
Doug Koenig of Team Ruger wins the Bianchi Cup Action Pistol Championship for an unprecedented 20th time at this year’s match, held in Hallsville, Mo., May 21-24.
Action Steel Shooting At Boulder Rifle Club In Colorado
The Action Steel discipline is a solid way to get your feet wet in practical shooting.
Know Your Limits Rimfire Rifle Competition
This relatively new addition to the rimfire rifle games offers a challenging twist.
Beretta 92GTS: An Icon Meets Innovation
Beretta’s new 92GTS is a solid choice for competition use or as an everyday carry gun.
Matt Alwine Clinches Top Title At 2024 NRL High Desert Hunter Match
Team Savage’s Matt Alwine finished first overall at the 2024 NRL High Desert Hunter competition in Vernal, Utah, May 3-5.
Three Drills That Will Shave Seconds Off Your Stage Times
These ladder drills will help remove that boat anchor from your feet and improve your foot speed in action-shooting competition.
Powell, Sharpe, Parcell Top Leaderboards At 2024 World Sporting Clays Championship
Team Remington shooters Brandon Powell, Madison Sharpe and Turner Parcell capture division titles at 2024 World Sporting Clays Championship in Pennsville, N.J., May 13-19.
All About Garmin’s Xero C1 Pro Chronograph
Garmin’s Xero C1 Pro chronograph is quick to set up, takes less than a minute to configure and has a rechargeable battery, all in a small package.
NRA Pistol Competitions Experience Tremendous Growth: 1936 National Matches
At the NRA National Matches in 1936, nearly 7,000 competitors made the trek to Camp Perry to participate, which was the biggest turnout at the competition to date.
Register Now For The 2024 Burris Optics Team Challenge
Registration is open now for the 2024 Burris Optics Team Challenge to be held in Douglas, Wyo., Jun. 20-23.
New: Magpul DAKA LR53 Hard Case
Magpul’s largest DAKA hard case is the new LR53, which at 57 inches long offers a mind-boggling 64 liters of internal volume, as well as the innovative DAKA grid organizer system.
New: Umarex Komplete Nitrogen Cartridge Rifle
Umarex’s new Komplete Nitrogen Cartridge Rifle breaks new ground as the world’s first air gun powered by a pre-filled high pressure nitrogen cartridge.
Desirae Edmunds: From Anchorage To Savannah
Powerhouse sporting clays competitor Desirae Edmunds is the only woman to win the NSCA Championship Tour Ladies title a whopping six consecutive times.
Bob Barr Elected NRA President, Doug Hamlin Elected As New Executive Vice President & CEO
NRA Board elects Bob Barr as new president and longtime NRA Publications Executive Director Doug Hamlin as EVP and CEO.
New: Smith & Wesson Performance Center Jerry Miculek Model 327 WR Revolver
Smith & Wesson introduces Jerry Miculek-inspired Performance Center Model 327 World Record revolver with a limited release of 1,880 units.
A Reflection On The 2024 U.S. Palma Team
Although the U.S. Palma Team did not medal in South Africa this year, it did build a solid foundation for success in the future.
New: Silencer Central BANISH Speed K Ti Suppressor
Silencer Central announces all-titanium BANISH Speed K Ti 5.56 mm suppressor, which weighs a svelte 8.2 ounces.
Mike Blaisdell Wins ATA Empire Grand American Doubles Event
Remington’s roster of trap, skeet and sporting clays athletes continue their dominance with Mike Blaisdell’s Grand Doubles event victory at the ATA’s 20th annual Empire Grand American.
Mason Lane Joins SIG Sauer Pro Team
Mason Lane added to SIG Sauer’s Professional Shooting Team, joining top shooters Max Michel, Daniel Horner and Lena Miculek.