The 2024 NRA National Matches at Camp Atterbury commence Monday, July 22, and conclude Monday, August 19, 2024. You can register now for pistol, smallbore rifle, and centerfire (High Power) rifle matches via the NRA Competitive Shooting website. Click the link below to REGISTER for the 2024 NRA National Matches at Camp Atterbury.
15 Ruger Guns as Prize Awards: Ruger, the Title Sponsor of the NRA National Matches, has donated 15 firearms to the competitors’ prize tables at the 2024 NRA National Matches.
This year’s calendar returns to the traditional National Matches schedule, starting with the Precision Pistol National Championships, followed by the Smallbore Rifle National Championships and ending with the High Power Rifle Nationals, specifically the Long-Range and Palma Championships. The 2024 NRA High Power National Championships will be fired on electronic targets.
Precision Pistol (July 22 – 25)
July 22 –Opening Ceremony, Practice, Preliminary Match (no awards), Harry Reeves Match
July 23 – .22 Championship, .22 EIC
July 24 – Centerfire Championship, Service Pistol EIC
July 25 – .45 Championship, Distinguished Revolver, Awards Ceremony
Smallbore Rifle Prone and F-Class (July 28 – August 1)
July 28 – Squadded practice, Metallic Sights Day One
July 29 – Metallic Sights Day Two
July 30 – Randle, Dewar, Team Matches
July 31 – Any Sights Day One
August 1 – Any Sights Day Two, Awards Ceremony
Smallbore Rifle Three-Position (August 2 – 4)
August 2 – Metallic Sights
August 3 – Drew Cup Team Match, Team Matches
August 4 – Any Sights, Awards Ceremony
High Power Rifle Across the Course (August 5 – 10)
August 5 – Seeding Match
August 6 – Member’s Trophy, Scott Trophy, Coast Artillery Trophy Matches
August 7 – Navy Cup, Army Cup, Coast Guard Trophy Matches
August 8 – Appreciation Cup, Marine Corps Cup, Air Force Cup Matches
August 9 – Crescent Cup, Cavalry Cup, Crowell Trophy Matches, Awards Ceremony
August 10 – EIC Leg Match
High Power Rifle Mid-Range (August 11 – 14)
August 11 – 300-, 500-, 600-yards, 600-yard Teams
August 12 – 3×600 yards, 600-yard Teams
August 13 – 300-, 500-, 600-yards, 600-yard Teams
August 14 – 3×600 yards, Awards Ceremony
High Power Rifle Long-Range (August 16 – 19)
August 16 – Wimbledon Cup, Rem Trophy, Porter Trophy, Andrus Trophy, Herrick Trophy Team Matches
August 17 – Leech Cup, Mustin Trophy, Farr Trophy, Aitken Trophy, Roumanian Team Trophy Matches
August 18 – Palma Individual Match, Awards Ceremony
August 19 – Palma Team Matches, Awards Ceremony
2024 NRA National Matches at Camp Atterbury Calendar
Camp Atterbury is a National Guard training facility located in Edinburgh, Indiana, which is about 37 miles south of Indianapolis.
The NRA National High Power Championships will be fired on advanced Silver Mountain electronic targets. Another other nice feature of Camp Atterbury is the large, modern covered range. This is used for smallbore and pistol competitions.
The 2024 National Pistol Matches take place July 14-21 at the Camp Perry National Guard Training Site in Port Clinton, Ohio. These matches are run by the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) and Ohio National Guard. If you want to shoot in the National Pistol Matches this year, it’s not too late to register (links below). CLICK HERE for more information about the National Pistol Matches.
The National Pistol events, open to adults and juniors of all experience levels, include several traditional matches like the President’s Pistol (President’s 100), National Trophy Individual, and National Trophy Team events alongside a series of 900 Aggregate matches for .22, .45, and centerfire pistol. The CMP Games competitions, such as the Military & Police and 1911 As-Issued Matches, will also be part of the National Matches schedule (see Calendar below). The last pistol matches run on Sunday the 21st, with Pistol Games Awards at the end of the day.
The GSSF GLOCK National Challenge returns to the schedule in 2024, while the Service Revolver EIC Match has been renamed the Philip Hemphill Memorial Service Revolver EIC Match in honor of Philip Hemphill, a celebrated national champion who passed in 2023. There will be plenty of talent on the firing line. In recent years, over 90% of the top 50 Service Pistol shooters were Distinguished.
CMP will also conduct indoor Air Pistol National Matches at the Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center. Rental air pistols are available for a modest fee.
This video shows .45 ACP centerfire pistol competitors at Camp Perry
Interested in competing in the Camp Perry Pistol Matches this summer with either a .22 LR rimfire pistol or centerfire pistol? It’s not too late to register. CLICK HERE for Pistol Match Online Registration.
In connection with the National Matches, a Pistol Small Arms Firing School (SAFS) will be held July 15, 2024. Participants in SAFS are instructed by some of the top military marksmen and women in the country on firearm safety and competition basics, both within the classroom and on the range. All firearms and ammo are provided for the live-fire portion of the clinic.
The 2024 National Matches will include a Pistol Small Arms Firing School.
For those looking for a little extra time on the range before competing, be sure to sign up for Pistol Practice on July 15 and 16 (cost: $5.00 per practice time). Competitors will receive a Pistol Practice card at check-in, with additional practice time open for purchase (if available).
About the National Matches:
The annual National Matches have been held at the Camp Perry National Guard Training Site since 1907. The month-long series is comprised of the CMP National Trophy Pistol and Rifle Matches, National Games Matches, National Smallbore Matches, National Air Gun Championships, and the National Mid-Range and Long Range Matches. The National Matches also include educational clinics for shooters of all experience levels. View National Matches schedule and programs at: Thecmp.org/cmp-national-matches.
At the request of our readers, we provide select “Deals of the Week”. Every Sunday afternoon or Monday morning we offer our Best Bargain selections. Here are some of the best deals on firearms, hardware, reloading components, optics, and shooting accessories. Be aware that sale prices are subject to change, and once clearance inventory is sold, it’s gone for good. You snooze you lose.
Yesterday, June 16, 2024 was Father’s Day, and there are many special Father’s Day Sales still in Effect at leading vendors. Check out these vendors: Creedmoor Sports, Palmetto State Armory, Powder Valley, Sportsman’s Warehouse.
NOTE: All listed products are for sale to persons 18 years of age or older. No products are intended for use by minors.
1. Brownells — 15% Off All Brownells Products Plus Weekly Deals
⏺ Great savings on large variety of products at Brownells
⏺ Huge discounts on quality Sightron scopes — save up to $820.00
Creedmoor Sports is running a major sale on Sightron Scopes currently. Save up to $820 off MSRP. Sightron scopes are popular with varminters and competitors because they are very reliable, with clarity, sharpness, and precision that rival optics costing hundreds more. Long-range benchrest and F-Class competitors should consider the impressive Sightron SIII LR 10-50x60mm scope, now just $1479.99, a $370 savings off the regular price. Short-range Benchrest competitors may prefer the SIII Competition ED 36x45mm non-zoom scope at $1259.99, a $315 discount.
3. Midsouth — Popular Alliant Powders in Stock
⏺ High-demand powders in stock at good prices
Midsouth has many popular Alliant powders in stock, including high-demand Reloder 15, Reloder 16, Reloder 19, and the new Reloder 15.5 TS. In stock on 6/16/2024 are: RL7, RL10X, RL15, RL15.5 TS, RL16, RL19, RL25, RL50, AR Comp, Power Pro 2000, Red Dot, and Bullseye Pistol. NOTE: If you load for a 6mm Dasher, 6GT, 6XC, 6mm Creedmoor, consider the new RL 15.5 TS (temp stable). We tested 15.5 TS in a 6mm Dasher and it was extremely accurate with a stunningly low ES over multiple groups.
4. EuroOptic — Trijicon Close-Out Scope Sale
⏺ Huge discounts on high-quality Trijicon scopes
While supplies last, save up to 57% on these Trijicon Tenmile and Credo Scopes on closeout! User reviews of these optics have been very positive. Choose the 3-9x40mm Trijicon Huron BDC Hunter for $349.99, the 6-24x50mm Tenmile FFP for $849.99 (great scope choice for PRS/NRL), or the innovative 1-8x28mm Trijicon Credo HX (good for ARs) for $1099.99 (over $800 off!).
5. Palmetto SA — Rock Island Armory TM22 Rifle, $219.99
⏺ Slick, AR-style rimfire rifle with new features
Looking to get started in NRL22 competition, or want a rimfire varmint rifle with familiar AR look and feel? Then check out the Rock Island Armory TM22. This handsome semi-auto .22 LR rimfire rig weighs 6.5 lbs. with its 18″ barrel. Now just $219.99 on sale, the TM22 sports an AR-type grip, commercial buffer tube adapter, top rail, and M-LOK fore-end. The rifle is set up with right-handed controls, but the TM22 can easily be modified for left-handed operation. The TM22 ships with two 10-rd aluminum magazines with aftermarket 15- and 25-round magazines available.
⏺ Fast, programmable, accurate dispenser at great price
The Frankford Arsenal Intellidropper (#ad) is a high-quality powder scale/dispenser. It’s accurate to +/- one-tenth of a grain, dispenses in seconds, and can be controlled by a handy mobile App that stores charge weights for different cartridges. This unit has a 7000-grain capacity with both auto and manual trickle capability. This $174.99 price is a good deal now — you save $55 (24%) off the typical $230 online vendor price.
7. Precision Reloading — FREE Hazmat with $199 Purchase
⏺ Great deal for powder and/or primers — FREE Hazmat with $199 order
If you need primers or powder, here’s a great promotion from Precision Reloading. Now through 6/21/2024, if you order at least $199.00 of powder and/or primers, you will get FREE Hazmat — yes the entire Hazmat fee will be waived. Use Code FREEHAZ at checkout. This is a great offer because Precision Reloading has a great selection of popular Hodgdon/Alliant/IMR powders in stock including Varget, H4350, IMR 4350, CFE223, AR-Comp, Reloder 15, Reloder 15.5 TS, and Reloder 16. There is also a huge selection of Vihtavuori powders in stock including N133, N150, N540, N550, N560 and many more.
8. Midsouth — 2000 Rounds Aguila .22 LR ammo, $119.99
⏺ Good reliable ammo for just six cents a round
Here is one of the best deals on rimfire ammunition that we’ve seen in years. Right now at Midsouth, you can get 2000 rounds of Aguila .22 LR Super Extra HV ammo for just $119.99. That works out to just $3.00 per box (6 cents per round). This would work great for pistol and rifle plinking.
9. MidwayUSA — Electronic Muffs with Walkie-Talkie, $59.99
⏺ Dual-function electronic muffs — great for range communications
Electronic earmuffs protect your hearing while allowing you to hear range commands. With these Walkie-Talkie muffs you also get 2-way communication capabilities. The Walker Razor Slim Low Profile Electronic Earmuffs (NRR 23dB) with Walkie Talkie allows you to communicate with other FRS radios. These are now just $59.99 (40% Off) with FREE Shipping. If you don’t need the two-way functionality, you can get Walker’s NRR 23 Razor Slim Electronic Muffs for $37.99 (#ad) — 53% off the list price.
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U.S. Supreme Court Invalidates ATF Rule Classifying Bump Stock Rifles as Machineguns
In the Garland v. Cargill case, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled 6-3 that a semiautomatic rifle equipped with a bump stock is NOT a machinegun, and that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) exceeded its authority by issuing a rule that classified the device as a machinegun. Accordingly the Supreme Court has determined the ATF’s bump stock rule to be void and invalid.
SAF Hails U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Bump Stocks: “ATF Can’t Rewrite Law”
“This is a significant victory for gun owners because it reminds the ATF it simply cannot rewrite federal law,” said Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) Executive VP Alan M. Gottlieb. “The agency has just been reminded that it can only enforce the law, not usurp the authority of Congress.”
Writing for the majority, Associate Justice Clarence Thomas observed, “We hold that a semiautomatic rifle equipped with a bump stock is not a ‘machinegun’ because it cannot fire more than one shot ‘by a single function of the trigger.’ And, even if it could, it would not do so ‘automatically’ ATF therefore exceeded its statutory authority by issuing a Rule that classifies bump stocks as machineguns.”
For many years, the court ruling notes, ATF “took the position that semiautomatic rifles equipped with bump stocks were not machineguns” under the law. The agency “abruptly reversed course” in response to the mass shooting in Las Vegas in October 2017. The agency subsequently ordered bump stock owners to surrender them or destroy them within 90 days.
“Today’s Supreme Court decision demonstrates that it is impermissible for executive agencies to rewrite the law,” said SAF Executive Director Adam Kraut. “ATF exceeded its statutory authority by issuing a rule that was logically inconsistent with the plain text of the statute and cut into the prerogative of Congress. As the executive branch has continued to use ATF to implement its will and circumvent congressional authority, we are optimistic that today’s decision will send a message that such actions will not be tolerated and that the courts will strike down more regulations inconsistent with the law as Congress wrote.”
About the Second Amendment Foundation
The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF.org) is the nation’s oldest and largest tax-exempt education, research, publishing and legal action group focusing on the Constitutional right and heritage to privately own and possess firearms. Founded in 1974, SAF has grown to more than 720,000 members.
Photo shows Joseph (“Skeet”) Borden, with match rifle built by his son, Jim Borden.
On this Father’s Day 2024, we celebrate three pairs of fathers and sons who enjoyed competitive shooting together. This story can remind us how shooting together can help build life-long bonds between fathers and sons.
Joseph Borden and Jim Borden
A while back, Jim Borden made a post on his Facebook Page that made us think about how shooting can build important connections between father and son. Jim recalled how he would go to Piedmont, North Carolina with his father every year for a shooting match: “17 years ago this weekend was the last time dad was able to make the trek to North Carolina for the annual Groundhog contest and the match at Piedmont. Loved the time we spent together. Dad shot competitive benchrest with me from 1980 until June 2001. He passed in August 2001.”
This prompted others shooters to respond with cherished memories of their own fathers:
“I’d give a year’s pay to have my Dad back for an hour, let alone a day. Spend all the time you can with them while they’re here”. — Kerry S.
“I think how lucky some folks are to look back in life and have fond memories of doing things with their parents that both enjoyed. I have missed my dad for 44 years and think of him every time I hunt, fish, trap or work on a household project. We did it all together.” — Bill McC.
Another poster explained how he now attends matches with his own young son:
“The time you spent with your father meant as much or more to him. Always cherish [those memories], as I know you will. Last year, I spent … over 400 hours with my then 10-year-old son going to rifle matches. This year will be similar. This photo was from today of my 11-year-old son.” — John C.
So here’s a message to all dads — take some time to introduce your sons (and daughters) to the joys of shooting. Spend quality time with your youngsters while you can. Time passes quickly, boys grow up into men. Ensure you enjoy a life outdoors together whenever you can.
About Jim Borden and Borden Accuracy
Jim began shooting high power silhouette and benchrest matches in the mid 1970s while working for a Fortune 500 company as an engineer. In the early 1980s he began building rifles for himself and then for others. Jim has a background as a gunsmith, machinist, registered mechanical engineer, engineering instructor, project manager, hunter, and benchrest competitor. In benchrest competitions he has set ten world records and won 11 National Championships thereby earning induction into the Benchrest Hall of Fame. Jim also served six terms as President of the International Benchrest Shooters (IBS).
Jim operates Borden Rifles/Borden Accuracy with his wife Joan, sons Jim Junior and John, daughter Andrea Mecca and son-in-law John (Mike) Mecca. Jim is also an outstanding photographer.
Another Father/Son Duo — Sam Hall and Hunter Hall
Sam Hall is a multi-time IBS 600-yard Shooter of the Year, who holds many IBS mid-range records. It’s tough to beat Sam when he’s on his game. But it looks like Sam has a worthy challenger — his own son Hunter Hall, now in his late teens. At age 12, Hunter won the North Carolina State 1000-yard Light Gun Group Title.
At a very young age, Hunter Hall showed an interest in his father’s shooting hobby. It turns out Hunter has the God-given talent for hitting the target. Yes there would be another champion in the Hall family. Here is Hunter, at age 12, winning the NC 1000-Yard Group title. Not bad for a kid not even in High School yet!
Even at just 6 years of age, Hunter showed a keen interest in shooting. Back in 2012 Sam reported: “This weekend we practiced freehand shooting with his BB gun at cans. After that I was needing to zero my Light Gun and get started with a few loads at 100 yards. To my amazement my 6-year-old wanted to accompany me. I could not believe it when he wanted to shoot my competition rifle. I had just put a new barrel and scope on it and needed to zero it. After two shots to get it zeroed he hit a .25 inch dot at 100 yards. I let him do everything — loading it, ejecting rounds, and even working my Farley joystick rest.”
Ken Klemm and Ian Klemm — Father and Son F-TR Aces
Over the last 30 years, a family saga has been playing out in rural Wisconsin: a father fosters within his son the joy of competitive target shooting. It started in a basement shooting range of a small-town elementary school, shooting single-shot rimfire target rifles while cementing the fundamentals of sight alignment, breathing, trigger control, and safety. With a background of competitive smallbore shooting in school and the U.S. Navy, Ken Klemm coached his son, Ian, in a father/son indoor winter shooting league. Ian was determined to shoot as well or better than his Dad and would pursue that goal for the next 30 years. Even after his engineering career took him to the Washington DC area for defense-related work, Ian continued to compete with his Dad by mailing “postal match” targets back and forth for many years.
Father and son shooting together. Her Ian spots for his father Ken Klemm, who is shooting.
Ian has now risen to the pinnacle of his F-TR discipline. Ian Klemm has now won three National F-TR Championships in four years. Ian captured back-to-back titles in 2017 and 2018, winning at Lodi, WI in 2017, and Raton, NM in 2018. Ian also finished second at the 2019 Nationals. Ian put on another great performance to win the F-TR National title in 2020 under very challenging conditions.
Here is Ian with proud parents Karen and Ken Klemm after Ian won his Second Straight F-TR National Championship in 2018. Father Ken also competed at the 2018 F-Class Nationals, shooting great in both individual and team events.
Father’s Day is Sunday, June 16, 2024, so now’s the time to get a great gift for the “Old Man”. If your father enjoys the shooting sports and hunting, here are some recommended items. These will all benefit “Pops” when he goes to the range. All selections cost less than $100.00. If you have an Amazon Prime membership, you can get FREE shipping in most areas of the country.
Eight Great Father’s Day Gifts for Dad Under $100.00
Protect Dad’s hearing — Howard Leight Impact Sport Electronic Muffs provide NRR 22 dB sound protection with the ability to still hear conversations and range commands. These muffs offer Headphone Functionality via external audio jack, so Dad can listen to music. These Impact Sport Muffs are currently $59.99 on Amazon.
We recommend using muffs over plugs for maximum hearing protection.
Teslong Digital Borescopes are “game-changers”, hugely popular with our Forum members. These Teslong borescopes display clear, sharp digital images on your mobile device. Shown here is the latest rigid version.
The versatile MTM Ultimate Range Box includes cradles so you can do gun maintenance while at the range. A lift-out tray holds small items such as patches and jags. This is a durable product that can hold ammo and other gear. It is now on sale for $49.99 at Midsouth.
Are you looking for a secondary press to handle basic tasks such as decapping? We’ve used this inexpensive Lee Breech Lock Challenger press for many functions. It is sturdy and has a convenient primer ejection tube. This is a great value for $90.45 on Amazon, including one Breech Lock quick change bushing.
This Columbia Bahama II guide shirt is durable and comfortable. More importantly it provides UPF 30 protection from the sun’s damaging rays. The added cape over the shoulder area provides extra protection for shooters in the prone position. This is offered in 17 colors in breathable nylon. This is popular for fishing, sailing, hiking and other outdoors sports. It is currently on sale (in various sizes and colors) for $43.50 from Columbia.com
Walkie-Talkies are “must-have” items for long-range shooting. The MOICO 22-CH Long-Range Walkie-Talkie Set is an Amazon Favorite in FRS Handheld Radios. These MOICO units offer VOX hands-free functionality plus a handy built-in LED flashlight.
This MOICO 2-Radio set is now just $23.85 on Amazon. Models with other color inserts (Day-glo Green, Silver, Black, Blue) are $24.95 on Amazon, just $1.10 more.
The latest 2020 Edition of The Wind Book, is the best wind resource in print for competitive shooters. The Wind Book analyzes key aspects of wind reading — vectors, cycles, vertical elements, and mirage. This excellent resource is now $20.86 at Amazon.
This cleverly-designed Shotshell thermos will make Dad smile. Styled just like a 12ga shotgun shell, the Stansport Thermo Bottle holds 25 oz. of hot or cold liquids. Current price is $34.99 for black, a few bucks more for green or red.
Father’s Day is tomorrow, June 16, 2024. To mark this important occasion, Creedmoor Sports is running a Father’s Day promotion — Get FREE Shipping with a purchase of $149.00 or more this weekend. Use Code DAD24 to get FREE Shipping for purchases made through Monday, June 17, 2024 at noon CST.*
Along with the FREE Shipping offer, there are many popular items now on sale. Here are some of the notable current Sale Items at Creedmoor Sports:
*Spend $149.00 (or more) and receive Free Shipping valid for 48 contiguous states only. Use Promo Code DAD24. Not valid on previous purchases. Offer valid through 06/17/24 at noon CST.
Today, June 14th, is Flag Day. The stars and stripes flag of the United States is honored and celebrated this day every year. Wikipedia explains: “Flag Day…commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777 by resolution of the Second Continental Congress. The Flag Resolution stated ‘That the flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation’.” Super Sabre Society notes: “While we have added stars to that original flag as our country has expanded, the ideals it represents never fade — courage, liberty and loyalty“.
America Celebrates Flag Day on June 14 Thanks to Woodrow Wilson
In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a presidential proclamation designating June 14 as Flag Day. On August 3, 1949, National Flag Day was officially established by an Act of Congress. Flag Day is not an official Federal employment holiday with Federal employees off work. However, it is at the president’s discretion to officially proclaim the observance. On June 14, 1937, Pennsylvania became the first state to celebrate Flag Day as a state holiday, beginning in the town of Rennerdale.
Interesting Historical Fact — Today is Also the Birthday of the U.S. Army
June 14 is also a day to celebrate our Army. The United States Army celebrates the U.S. Army birthday on this date, as Congress officially adopted the American Continental Army on June 14, 1775.
Sportsman’s Warehouse (SW) is running a great Father’s Day Sale running now through Sunday, June 16th, 2024 at 11:59 pm. There are some truly great deals. You can save up to 25% on optics, hunting gear, rifles, pistols, shotguns, and ammo. In addition, there are big savings on a wide variety of outdoor items such as stoves, tents, packs, and clothing. Here are some of the top deals we spotted. To see the full SW Father’s Day Sale Flyer, CLICK HERE then enter your Zip Code.
Here are 8 Great Deals we found — these are available from 6/6/24 through 6/16/24.
NOTE: To load all individual sale items (in addition to these 8 products) go to Father’s Day Sale Flyer Page, then click on the item you want. That will launch a pop-up.
NOTE: Along with guns, optics, and hunting gear, there are many other products on sale: boots, knives, fishing rods/reels, clothing, kayaks, tents, GPS units, generators, outdoor grills, coolers and more.
Brownells, a cornerstone of the firearms community since 1939, celebrates its 85th anniversary this month. To mark this special occasion, Brownells has announced exclusive sales and promotions, offering customers discounted deals and opportunities to join in the celebration.
A Legacy of Innovation and Commitment
Founded by Bob Brownell in 1939, Brownells has grown from a small family business into a leading supplier for gun owners, hunters, and gunsmiths. Over the decades, Brownells has maintained its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, always staying true to the values instilled by its founder. For a journey through Brownells’ rich history and significant milestones, visit the History of Brownells timeline page. To mark this special anniversary, Brownells has major promotions, plus thousands of items on sale.
Special Anniversary Offers
To mark this historic milestone, during June 2024 Brownells is offering month-long deals:
15% Off Brownells Branded Products:
Enjoy major 15% OFF savings on our extensive range of high-quality products. Free Shipping on Orders of $85 or More:
Take advantage of free shipping for qualifying orders. This can save you $20, $30 or more! No FFL Fee and Flat-Rate Gun Shipping:
Gun sales have no seller FFL Fee plus flat-rate shipping on firearms.
Pete Brownell Reflects on the Legacy
“As we celebrate our 85th anniversary, we reflect on the remarkable journey that began with my grandfather, Bob Brownell. He was a visionary gunsmith and writer who understood the importance of sharing knowledge and providing quality tools to the firearms community. His mission to professionalize the gunsmithing trade laid the foundation for what Brownells has become today. Our commitment to innovation, education, and customer satisfaction continues to drive us forward. We are proud to honor his legacy and look forward to serving the next generation of firearms enthusiasts and professionals.” — Pete Brownell
The National Pistol events, open to adults and juniors of all experience levels, include several traditional matches like the President’s Pistol (President’s 100), National Trophy Individual, and National Trophy Team events alongside a series of 900 Aggregate matches for .22, .45, and centerfire pistol. The CMP Games competitions, such as the Military & Police and 1911 As-Issued Matches, will also be part of the National Matches schedule (see Calendar below). The last pistol matches run on Sunday the 21st, with Pistol Games Awards at the end of the day.
Joseph Borden and Jim Borden
