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Registration Open for NRA Junior Smallbore Rifle Camp

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.

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Winstead-Severin wins NRA National Smallbore Silhouette Championships

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

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