National Rifle Association

FAIRFAX, Va. --(Ammoland.com)- Staff Sergeant Michael McPhail of Phenix City, Alabama, and member of the United States Army Marksmanship Unit (USAMU) has won the 2011 NRA National Smallbore Rifle Prone Championship with a final aggregate of 4796-401x.

Held July 24-29, the NRA National Smallbore Rifle Prone Championships are a part of the NRA National Rifle and Pistol Championships held at Camp Perry, Ohio each year. Comprised of a Metallic Sight and Any Sight championship, competitors take 480 total shots over the course of 12 matches from distances of 50 meters and 100 yards to determine who will take home the Critchfield Trophy.

Coming in second place overall was Mark Delcotto from Lexington, Kentucky, with a 4796-380x and McPhail’s USAMU teammate CPT Christopher Abalo from Ft. Mitchell, Alabama, came in third with a 4795-388x.

“I’d like to thank the commander of the AMU, all the solders and support staff at AMU – coaches, other shooters, my teammates – and also the NRA and the volunteers.” said SSG MacPhail. “Without the volunteers this match would never even happen.”

Renowned shooter Nancy Tompkins of Prescott, Arizona, won the High Woman award with a 4794-375x as well as the Any Sight Championship with a 2400-200x. Reya Kempley from Carson City, Nevada, shot second with a 4794-352x and Sarah Beard of Danville, Indiana took third with a 4790-351x. Kempley also won the Metallic Sight Championship with her aggregate of 2400-182x.

The National Rifle Association and the Civilian Marksmanship Program conduct the National Matches at Camp Perry each summer. Participants range in experience levels from novices to Olympic-level shooters, and include civilians, military personnel, and law enforcement officers. The NRA National Rifle and Pistol Championships are open to everyone; NRA membership is not required.

For more information about the National Rifle and Pistol Championships at Camp Perry or other competitive shooting events or programs, visit www.nrahq.org/compete or call (703) 267-1450.

Complete list of winners follows:

• National Champion: SSG Michael Mcphail, USA – 4796-401x
• 2nd: Mark Delcotto – 4796-380x
• 3rd: CPT Christopher Abalo, USA – 4795-388x
• Civilian Champion: Mark Delcotto – 4796-380x
• Woman Champion: Nancy Tompkins – 4794-375x
• Senior Champion: Peter Church – 4791-352x
• Intermediate Senior Champion: Larry Parker Sr. – 4788-349x
• Colegiate Champion: Sarah Beard – 4790-351x
• Junior Champion: Sarah Beard – 4790-351x
• Intermediate Junior Champion: Katie Bridges – 4784-340x
• Sub-Junior Champion: Sammy Richardson – 4751-270x
• Service Champion: SSG Michael McPhail, USA – 4796-401x
• Any Sight Only Champion: Paul Nordquist – 4796-371x
• High Visitor: Keigh Ridgeway – 4785-340x

Proposed RFID shown on a Chiappa Revolver grip frame.

Chiappa Firearms

Dayton, OH --(Ammoland.com)-  Recently there has been some blogger activity (credibility always guaranteed??) concerning Chiappa Firearms putting a RFID (radio frequency identification) in Chiappa Firearms.

Yes, but Chiappa will not be using the RFID system for at least a year.

RUMOR: (known as blogosphere food): The erroneous information about some sort of “chip” was put out by a blogger who translated Chiappa (Italian) technical information incorrectly.

The incorrect translation and his interpretation came out as some sort of a GPS type tracking “chip” -which RFID isn’t as it cannot transmit anything-it has NO power source (unlike cell phones).

THE FACTS: Recently several Italian gun makers (not just Chiappa) decided to utilize RFID technology to improve manufacturing and provide more accurate inventory control. We guarantee this technology will proliferate to other gun makers world wide as it is so efficient for everything from production QC control to export/import varification. Other industries already use passive RFID technology such as on DVDs, sunglasses, clothes and even some food products for example.

Basically Chiappa RFID (again it is radio frequency identification) assists the manufacturing process, inventory control and shipping. The type of information on the RFID ties in the firearm and proof house verification; the latter is required by the Italian Government for all firearms made in Italy. Passive RFID is also a final check that verifies that what is inside the sealed box is the same thing as shown on the box exterior bar code during shipping. Now, it will no longer be necessary to open/inspect hundreds of boxes by hand prior to packing in export containers.

BOTTOM LINE: The Chiappa PASSIVE RFID can be read ONLY when passed within (2-3 inches) of an active (and powered) reader that is dialed in for the particular long antenna radio frequency of the RFID-this is not random. And it will NOT go into operation for a year or more.

SUMMARIZING: RFIDs have NO power source or GPS locator. Rest assured they are NOT transmitting your identification and location information to a Chiappa Firearm tasked CIA satellite.

RFID Removal: For those still concerned you can simply remove the grip cover and remove the hot glued RFID from the frame in the grip area when (over a year from now) these begin to appear.

Others may prefer to wrap the revolver and their head in aluminum foil, curl in a ball and watch reruns of Mel Gibson’s 1997 film, Conspiracy Theory. Well, that’s a plan too!

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MKS Supply, Inc.
8611-A North Dixie Drive
Dayton, OH, 45414
937-901-0363

For more info visit -  www.mkschiappa.com

Chiappa .22 LR M-Four Tactical Handgun

Chiappa Firearms

Dayton, OH --(AmmoLand.com)- Chiappa Firearms’ all new .22 L.R. handgun will hit the shelves early 2011.

This unique Chiappa .22 L.R. caliber handgun is identical to Chiappa’s .22 L.R. look alike of the U.S. Military M-4 Carbine.

Chaippa then eliminated the shoulder stock and shortened the barrel to 6-inches creating a new smallbore handgun.

A 28-shot magazine means a bunch of fun between reloads. Robust and reliable, this new handgun has all the same buttons and switches as the regular M-4 Carbine so any learning curve between the real combat carbine, the Chiappa smallbore military look alike carbine and the new Chiappa M-Four pistol is zero.

• MSRP: $469.00
• Weight: 4.1 pounds
• Overall length: 145/8 inches
• Barrel length: 6 inches
• Magazine capacity: 28 rounds
• Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
• Fun level: High

Marketed by:

MKS Supply, Inc.
8611-A North Dixie Dr
Dayton, OH 45414,
837-425-4867 or 937-545-0363
www.mkssupply.com

National Rifle Association

Charlotte, NC --(Ammoland.com)-The National Rifle Association National Smallbore 3-Position Championship will be held from July 22-25 at the 2010 NRA National Rifle and Pistol Matches held at Camp Perry, Ohio.

The championship is a 2400-point aggregate of the Metallic Sight Championship and the Any Sight Championship. Competitors in the Any Sight category are allowed to use both metallic and telescopic sights. The two sub-aggregate championships consist of three matches fired with .22 caliber rifles. In each of the three matches, 40 shots are fired at a distance of 50 meters from each of the prone, standing, and kneeling positions.

Last year’s champion, Specialist Joseph Hein of the United States Army Marksmanship Unit, took home the Frank Parsons Memorial Trophy with a score of 2378-141x.

The Camp Perry Military Reservation is a 640-acre military training center located on the shores of Lake Erie near Port Clinton, Ohio, and lies approximately 80 miles west of Cleveland. It has the largest and best-equipped outdoor rifle and pistol ranges in the United States. Over the years, millions of shots have been fired in the pursuit of various titles, awards, and trophies.

The National Matches are conducted by the National Rifle Association and the Civilian Marksmanship Program, with assistance from the various U.S. Armed Forces. Competitors will range in experience from new first-time competitive shooters to Olympic champions, and will include civilians, military personnel, and law enforcement officers.

The NRA National Matches are open to all persons; NRA Membership is not required. A wide variety and number of matches are offered which appeal to a broad range of competitors.

For more information about the National Rifle and Pistol Championships at Camp Perry or other competitive shooting events or programs, visit the NRA Competitive Shooting Division on the Internet at www.nrahq.org/compete or call (703) 267-1450.

About:
Established in 1871, the National Rifle Association is America’s oldest civil rights and sportsmen’s group. Four million members strong, NRA continues its mission to uphold Second Amendment rights and to advocate enforcement of existing laws against violent offenders to reduce crime. The Association remains the nation’s leader in firearm education and training for law-abiding gun owners, law enforcement and the military. Visit: www.nra.org

National Rifle Association

FAIRFAX, VA --(AmmoLand.com)- NRA’s Training Department is pleased to announce that registration for the NRA Junior Smallbore Rifle Camp is now open.

The camp will be held July 24-29, 2010 at Camp Perry, Ohio.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for junior shooters to learn new skills and sharpen their ability to shoot smallbore rifle,” said Marcus Raab, NRA National Coach Trainer (Rifle).

The NRA Junior Smallbore Camp provides instruction in 3-position and 4-position rifle shooting from qualified NRA Certified Coaches, and allows students to enjoy a learning experience that will improve their shooting skills. Intermediate smallbore shooters ages 12-18 are eligible to attend, although beginners will be accepted on a space available basis. Shooters are responsible for providing their own equipment for the camp.

“The coaches do a fantastic job of teaching shooters of all levels at this camp, challenging those near the top to be even better while encouraging those just beginning,” said Raab. “It really is a worthwhile experience for every junior shooter.”

Tuition is $175.00 for advanced registration (must be received before June 15, 2010) or $200.00 for standard registration (paperwork received after June 15, 2010). This covers administrative costs and materials, but does not include travel, lodging, or other expenses. Space is limited.

Camp activities will not conflict with the Whistler Boy team match held on July 27, and attendees will be able to participate. NRA Junior Smallbore Rifle Camp shooters do not need to pay the $25.00 registration, but are responsible for team fees associated with the match.

Please visit www.nrahq.org/education/training/coaching/jr_shooting_camps.asp to download registration paperwork and view the equipment list, or call (703) 267-1411 for more information.

National Rifle Association

FAIRFAX, VA - -(AmmoLand.com)- The rugged Sangre de Cristo Mountains served as the setting for the 2009 NRA National Smallbore Silhouette Championships, held August 2-4 at the NRA Whittington Center in Raton, New Mexico.

With last year’s Champion, Agustin Sanchez, Jr., absent from the competition, well-know Silhouette shooter Cathy Winstead-Severin earned top honors. Winstead-Severin was named not only the Smallbore Rifle Silhouette and Smallbore Hunting Rifle Silhouette Champion, but she was also named Woman Champion in both competitions.

This year’s win as Smallbore Rifle Silhouette Champion is Winstead-Severin’s second national title in the discipline after winning in 2001. Winstead-Severin previously held five national titles as the Smallbore Hunting Rifle Silhouette Champion, with her last win in 2007. Taking home top honors in both Championships in 2009 left Winstead-Severin elated.

“It’s the first time I’ve [won both Championships]. I won my first [Championship] in 1998 in Smallbore Hunting Rifle. It feels great,” said Winstead-Severin.

In the Smallbore Rifle Silhouette Championship, an aggregate score of 111 out of 120 helped Winstead-Severin edge out second place finisher William Motl, who shot a 108. With a score of 107, Derek Greenaway took third place.

Winstead-Severin shot an aggregate score of 108 out of 120 in the Smallbore Hunting Rifle Silhouette Championship, while William Zander took second place with a score of 105. Laura Goetsch shot a 104, clinching a third place finish.

In addition to her individual Champion titles, Winstead-Severin’s team Belgrade Air Shooting Sports was won the Smallbore Hunting Rifle Silhouette Team Championship with an aggregate score of 207. Teammates included Susan Peery and Laura Goetsch.

Next year’s Smallbore Silhouette Championships will be held in Ridgeway, Pennsylvania. For more information on Silhouette competition, contact NRA’s Competitive Shooting Division at 1-877-NRA-MATCH or visit http://www.nrahq.org/compete/dept-silh.asp.

2009 Smallbore Silhouette Championships Results

Smallbore Rifle Championship

• National Champion: Cathy Winstead-Severin – 111
• Second Place: William Motl – 108
• Third Place: Derek Greenaway – 107
• Woman Champion: Cathy Winstead-Severin – 111
• Senior Champion: Loren Peter – 96
• Super Senior Champion: Wayne Bowen Weems – 70
• Junior Champion: Tyler Kamp – 104
• Intermediate Junior Champion: Kolby Rasmussen – 100
• Sub-Junior Champion: Jorge Velasquez – 87
• Team Champions: Texas State Gold – 214
• Elisabeth Steiger, William Motl, William Zander
• Smallbore Hunting Rifle Championship
• National Champion: Cathy Winstead-Severin – 108
• Second Place: William Zander– 105
• Third Place: Laura Goetsch – 104
• Woman Champion: Cathy Winstead-Severin – 108
• Senior Champion: Bob Snyder – 85
• Super Senior Champion: Wayne Bowen Weems – 57
• Junior Champion: Tyler Kamp – 98
• Intermediate Junior Champion: Elisabeth Steiger – 97
• Sub-Junior Champion: Rachel Rayment – 81
• Team Champions: Belgrade Air Shooting Sports – 207
• Susan Peery, Cathy Winstead-Severin, Laura Goetsch

New York State Rifle and Pistol Association

TROY, NY – -(AmmoLand.com)- Twenty nine competitors traveled to the Iroquois Rod & Gun Club in Rotterdam, NY on July 18th and 19th for the New York State Rifle & Pistol Association’s 2009 International Rifle Festival competition. Some of the state’s finest competitors took part in this event – including 2008 Olympian Sandy Fong. Both smallbore rifle (.22 caliber) and air rifle matches were conducted under international rules, with medals awarded in both the Scholastic class (under age 21) and Open class (age 21 or over).

Notable performances included the battle between Justin Tracy (Farmington, NY) and Terry Glenn (Auburn, NY) for the Open class gold medal in the smallbore rifle prone event. Justin edged out Terry by a single point — 1173 vs. 1172 – to take gold medal honors. Chelsea-O Halliday (Corinth, NY) took Scholastic gold medal honors with an 1141 total.

Heather Tillson (Galway, NY) garnered gold medal honors in the Open 3-position (prone, kneeling, standing) smallbore rifle competition with a 1096 total. Steve Hahn (Middle Grove, NY) fired the same score to take gold medal honors in the Scholastic class.

In the air rifle competition, Sandy Fong (New York, NY) fired a 577 total to take the gold medal in the Scholastic class. In the Open class, competitor Heather Tillson easily took the gold medal with a 576 total.

The Festival was fortunate to have a dedicated and experienced statistical staff. Marie Hahn, Ted and Tom Helveston, and Kate Meyer evaluated approximately 3,000 record shots to determine the medalists for the Festival.

The NYSRPA thanks the competitors and staff for making the 2009 International Rifle Festival a success!

About:
The New York State Rifle & Pistol Association is the state’s largest and oldest firearms advocacy organization. Since 1871, our organization has been dedicated to the preservation of Second Amendment rights, firearm safety, education and training, and the shooting sports. Our membership consists of individuals and clubs throughout the state. We are a not-for-profit 501(c)4 organization and the official NRA-affiliated State Association in New York.

Greg Drown taking aim at the NRA Smallbore 3-P Any Sight Competition

National Rifle Association

Camp Perry, Ohio - -(AmmoLand.com)- The Hough Theater stage here in Camp Perry Ohio saw many people crowned as Smallbore 3-Position champion. Specialist Joseph Hein of the United States Army won the title of National Overall Champion. Leonard Remaly was named Senior Champ.

And while the stage honored all accomplishments equally, it was Any Sight National Champion Greg Drown that drew the only standing ovation from the crowd. One reason was because of his score. The other is because he shoots from the seat of a wheelchair.

“I developed multiple sclerosis gradually between 1995 and 2000,” explained Greg. “It was a shock.”

A lifelong competitive shooter, Greg has earned a few titles in his time – but nothing on the scale of an NRA Championship.

“I’ve won state titles, regional titles, even qualified for the 1984 Olympic Trials, but this was a surprise. I think it was Friday, when the weather turned, that’s when I knew I had a chance.”

Weather plays an important part in every tournament Greg shoots. Because of MS, his ability to shoot is often hampered by fatigue. “It plays havoc on the body,” said Greg. “Hot muggy days, like we had here in 2008, those are really tough. But this year it was raining and cool. The weather was perfect.”

As everything fell into place and the shots found their mark, Greg began to think about scratching another goal off his list. “I have a book,” he said. “List of goals and things I want to accomplish. Coming on stage tonight for this ceremony was one of them.”

When word of the MS came down, family and friends rallied as family and friends do during a crisis. Words of encouragement, acts of kindness, and a helping hand were offered at every turn. But there was one man who convinced Greg to get back on the range.

“Detective Brooks Harris of the Nashville Police Department. That’s the guy.”

After a chance encounter in 2001, Detective Harris made a compelling argument.

“You have to do this,” Greg recounts. “If you do this, there might be someone else out there who’ll be inspired [to] try and do more. That’s why you’ll do this.”

Now Greg travels to every tournament he can. With his son in tow to place targets and carry water, every event turns into a family affair. And with a family like his, you couldn’t ask for a better way to spend an afternoon.

Greg Drown and Son after Winning the NRA Smallbore 3-P Any Sight

About:
NRA Disabled Shooting Services guides more Americans with physical disabilities into hunting and outdoor activities than all other shooting sports organizations in the nation. Since its inception in 1994, NRA’s Disabled Shooting Services Program has enabled thousands of Americans with physical disabilities to enjoy a variety of shooting activities, including competitive events and hunting. For more information, contact Vanessa Warner at 703-267-1495 or send an email to disabled-shooting@nrahq.org.

National Rifle Association

FAIRFAX, VA --(AmmoLand.com)- The National Rifle Association has announced that the 2009 National Smallbore and High Power Rifle Silhouette Championships will be held the first week in August at the NRA Whittington Center in Raton, New Mexico.

Four separate Silhouette Championships comprise this well-known shooting event: The Smallbore Rifle Championship, the Smallbore Hunting Rifle Championship, the High Power Rifle Championship, and the High Power Hunting Rifle Championship.

“We are pleased to have The National Smallbore and High Power Silhouette Championships return to the Whittington Center in 2009,” said Kayne Robinson, Executive Director of General Operations. “The facility is the perfect venue for these shooting events with designated ranges for each discipline.”

The Smallbore Rifle Silhouette Championships will be held August 2-4, 2009. Both smallbore events use the same course of fire, shooting at four types of silhouette targets. Competitors will fire 40 rounds as follows: 10 shots at chickens (40 meters); 10 shots at pigs (60 meters); 10 shots at turkeys (77 meters); and 10 shots at rams (100 meters).

The High Power Rifle Silhouette Championships, held August 6-8, 2009, follow the same course of fire at longer distances for both events. Chicken targets are fired at 200 meters, pigs at 300 meters, turkeys at 385 meters, and rams at 500 meters.

For each of the four championships, shooters must compete in three matches (one per day), with the aggregate score determining the final rankings. The Individual Championship is determined by the aggregate score of all three matches, and the Team Championship is determined by the aggregate score of the three team members’ first two matches.

For more information about the National Silhouette Championships or other competitive shooting events or programs, visit www.nrahq.org/compete or call 1-877-672-6282.

About:
Established in 1871, the National Rifle Association is America’s oldest civil rights and sportsmen’s group. Four million members strong, NRA continues its mission to uphold Second Amendment rights and to advocate enforcement of existing laws against violent offenders to reduce crime. The Association remains the nation’s leader in firearm education and training for law-abiding gun owners, law enforcement and the military.

National Rifle Association

FAIRFAX, VA - -(AmmoLand.com)- NRA’s Training Department is pleased to announce the Junior Pistol and Smallbore Rifle Camps available this summer at Camp Perry. The camps are open to intermediate-level pistol or smallbore rifle shooters ages 12 to 18.

Taught by NRA Certified Coaches, both camps provide expert instruction in the fundamentals of shooting while providing a safe, enjoyable learning experience. Participants can also improve their shooting skills while meeting other shooters in their age group.

“These camps are an excellent way for young rifle and pistol shooters to hone their current skills while learning new methods and techniques to improve their competitive shooting abilities,” said Bill Poole, Director of NRA’s Education and Training Division.

The NRA Junior Pistol Camp will be held July 14-17, 2009 at Camp Perry, Ohio, and provides instruction in conventional and international pistol shooting. The NRA Junior Smallbore Rifle Camp will be held July 25-30, 2009 at Camp Perry, Ohio, and provides instruction in 3-position and 4-position smallbore rifle shooting.

Each camp costs $175.00 for advanced registration (must be received before June 15, 2009) or $200.00 for standard registration (paperwork received after June 15, 2009). Space is limited.

First-time campers are eligible for tuition and travel reimbursements up to $500.00 per individual and up to a total of $5000.00 for the entire camp. This support is generously provided by the Bullseye-L Internet Forum.

Please visit www.nrahq.org/education/training/coaching/jr_shooting_camps.asp for registration paperwork, or call Chris Thacker (703) 267-1481 for more information.

About:
Established in 1871, the National Rifle Association is America’s oldest civil rights and sportsmen’s group. Four million members strong, NRA continues its mission to uphold Second Amendment rights and to advocate enforcement of existing laws against violent offenders to reduce crime. The Association remains the nation’s leader in firearm education and training for law-abiding gun owners, law enforcement and the military.