Thursday, November 20, 2008

NRA Postal Matches

Ever heard of NRA Postal Matches?

No worries if not. We have an update from NRA Postal Program Coordinator Dian Bullock in our Competitive Shooting Division that will answer any questions you might have.

NRA Postal Matches are competitive shooting activities in which participants fire a stated course of fire on their home ranges. Witnesses are present to verify that match and safety conditions are followed. The score sheets and targets are mailed to the NRA for scores to be certified, a results bulletin prepared and awards mailed to the winners of the match.

Postal matches are ideal venues for youth shooters to build their competitive skills before actually entering formal competition, as well as excellent practice matches for the more experienced competitor.

There are a number of fraternal sponsored matches open for their members only, some of them include: JROTC cadets, VFW members, 4-H members, BSA summer camp participants, Venturing crews, DeMolay International members, Royal Rangers, and FFA members. In addition, matches for Smallbore Rifle 3- and 4-Position, Conventional and Center Fire Pistol, 3-Position Air Rifle, and Air Pistol are open to all interested individuals. Membership in the NRA is not a requirement.

A complete list of available NRA-sponsored postal matches is available on their site. If you have questions that weren't answered in Dian's update, feel free to call her at (703) 267-1482 or e-mail postals@nrahq.org.

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