Author: Adam Back

GPO USA, a leading manufacturer and distributor of high-quality sports eyewear, has partnered with other industry leaders to award one of seven two-day filmed and guided youth turkey hunts in North Carolina. The hunt will take place on a luxurious 11,000-acre private ranch. Youth must be between the ages of 10 and 15 and must have a valid Hunter Safety Certificate. All meals and lodging will be included for the youth and one accompanying adult. Each winner will also receive an OF Mossberg & Sons, Inc. turkey gun with a GPO SpectraDot® scope and a care package from other sponsors including Methodical Media, Edge of the Wild, SPUR Brand, Fox Trot Ammo, HOV Outdoors and Killum calls.

Participating in the contest is easy. Just go to the GPO Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/gpousaoptics, like the post, and nominate a youth hunter in the comments (if they don’t have social media, just comment their name). Bonus entries can be obtained by sharing the post and tagging GPO. The more you share, the more chances you have to win the GPO giveaway. Participants can also be entered to win one of six other hunts from other sponsors’ Facebook pages. Each sponsor will give away a similar prize package. “GPO USA has always been a strong advocate of supporting young hunters, as well as creating new ways to attract young people to hunt, and this is an exciting opportunity to do just that,” said Mike Jensen, owner and director GPO USA executive. “In addition to sponsoring one of the contest winners and an adult observer, we will award the seven youth winners with one of GPO’s state-of-the-art SpectraDot® red dot optics to be mounted on their free Mossberg® shotgun.”

Each participating company will select a winning hunter, for a total of seven young hunters. There will be two separate hunting parties of four hunters, each accompanied by a caller/videographer with them. Each hunter will be allowed to harvest one gobbler. Winning hunters and their adult companion are responsible for their own transportation to the hunt location, with all hunting-related expenses paid once on site for the duration of the hunt. Methodical Media will film and produce the event, which will later be released at Edge of the Wild on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

The contest runs from now until February 28, 2023. Winners will be notified by email. The hunt will take place in April 2023.

About GPO USA
GPO USA, an American company, was founded on the premise that design, engineering, and quality control can be done 100% in Germany to their highest standards, but products can be assembled in some of the world’s largest facilities. largest production in the world. This unique production process allows GPO to offer the highest quality products with better features at a significantly better price. GPO USA is confident that its products will not only perform perfectly, but will always exceed its customers’ expectations. Therefore, GPO USA has created an industry-leading Spectacular Lifetime Warranty™. With exceptional professional service, GPO USA will take care of your products before, during and after the purchase at no charge, EVER. Founded in 2016, GPO USA is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. For more information about GPO USA, visit www.gpo-usa.com or call 844-MY BINOS (844-692-4667).

Madison, Wisconsin – DSG Outerwear, the leading maker of the most technical, performance, and size-inclusive hunting and outdoor clothing for women, is proud to announce its new feature-packed pants designed exclusively for the avid highland hunter: the new Kortni Upland pants.

Intuitively designed by women hunters for women hunters, the versatile new Kortni Upland Pants are made from a durable 4-way stretch nylon/spandex material, meaning they’re tough enough to withstand the harshest conditions, yet comfortable enough. to wear them all day. The pants feature double-layered abrasion panels on the front and rear, increasing the pants thickness, flexibility and durability, while built-in two-way side zippers on the thighs provide additional ventilation if needed.

The DSG Kortni Upland Pants feature a gusseted crotch for full range of motion and increased comfort, along with multiple pockets (two regular front pockets, two back pockets, and two zippered thigh pockets) for storing hunting essentials. . And, because the perfect fit is extremely important to DSG, the pants also feature an extra-wide belt loop to accommodate a tighter fit if required. At the bottom of the pants, there are side zippers that make it easy to put on and take off the hunting boots. Its stone gray color is perfect for blending into nature and the reinforced knees and seat offer good flexibility, ensuring the pants can withstand kneeling, crawling and other sudden movements outdoors.

“The Kortni Upland pants are some of the most versatile pants added to the DSG line due to features and the increased variety of sizes. These pants are the perfect combination of durability, flexibility and comfort, and we have no doubt they will be a staple in the wardrobes of serious highland hunters everywhere,” said Wendy Gavinski, President and Founder of DSG Outerwear.

DSG Outerwear is committed to creating performance garments that are durable and comfortable. The Kortni Upland Pant is just the latest example of their dedication to this mission. The new Kortni Upland Pants come in Stone Gray and are available in a wide range of sizes from 2-16 in petite (30″ inseam), regular (32″ inseam) and tall (34″ inseam) lengths. The pants are available for purchase on the DSG Outerwear website, as well as at select retailers across the country.

About DSG Outerwear
DSG Outerwear was conceived in 2010 by Wendy Gavinski after many years of personal frustration with the limited selection of women’s outerwear for active outdoor lifestyles. The goal: to create a line of clothing and gear that meets the need for a functional, feminine fit, including plus sizes. The company produces a wide range of clothing options for hunting, fishing, ice fishing, and snowmobiling. DSG Outerwear uses the highest quality materials and components built by designers and production specialists with over 40 years of experience manufacturing quality outerwear. The company produces everything from highly functional performance outerwear to insulated jackets, bibs, pants, footwear and accessories that are perfect for all types of outdoor activities, even in the coldest climates. Women’s outerwear designed by women to fit women of all shapes and sizes and built to perform. Learn more at www.DSGOuterwear.com.

Leaders from the Professional Outdoor Media Association, the Outdoor Journalist Education Foundation of America and the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers partnered to host the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s third annual shooting sports exhibition at the Talladega Shooting Park in Talladega, AL, Tuesday, March 28. The Showcase is a private event that gives firearms and archery industry representatives a day to showcase new products to dealers, wholesalers, and members of the media, at one of the most impressive shooting locations in the world. country.

In addition to a variety of pistol, rifle, and shotgun ranges, the CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park has a spacious five-lane archery range. Each lane includes a 10′ x 10′ tent and 6′ table for archery companies to display and demonstrate their newest products. Contact Thomas MacAulay at [email protected] for more information.

Attendees are invited to meet and greet on Monday evening after exhibitors settle in and prepare for the Showcase. “This pre-event meeting gives everyone a chance to relax and reconnect before shooting begins Tuesday morning,” said POMA Chief Executive Thomas MacAulay. “This extra time together was very well received last year because it set the tone for a great day of filming.”

“We are excited to co-host the shooting sports exhibition again this year,” said NASGW President Kenyon Gleason. “The Showcase is a fun, productive and efficient way to do a lot of business in a short time.”

OJEFA Executive Director Lisa Snuggs said: “Watching members of the media make connections and collect story material for their various outlets has always been one of the best parts of my job in the outdoor communications business. . The Showcase is a super event for firearms related media to get informed and have fun at the same time.”

Space is limited and advance registration is required. Click HERE (https://shootingsportsshowcase.com) for more information.

To inquire about sponsorship, please contact Thomas MacAulay at [email protected].

About POMA: The mission of the Professional Outdoor Media Association is to foster excellence in communications at all levels, help members build their businesses, connect media and industry, promote fair and honest traditional sports communication outdoor and conservation stories, and mentoring the next generation of traditional outdoor sports communicators.

About OJEFA: OJEFA is dedicated to the education and support of outdoor communicators and their efforts to promote the ethical and wise use of our wildlife and natural resources, with an emphasis on developing and implementing programs to encourage such communications between Young.

About NASGW: The National Sporting Goods Wholesale Association seeks to bring buyers and sellers of shooting sports together, serving as a liaison with other sporting goods associations and uniting members by leading the effort to grow the distribution supply chain two-step sports shooting from the manufacturer to the end user.

About CMP – Talladega Marksmanship Park – The Civilian Marksmanship Program is a national organization dedicated to training and educating American citizens in the responsible use of firearms and air pistols through gun safety training, training marksmanship and skills. Their 500-acre park in Talladega, AL is a state-of-the-art facility with a variety of courses to accommodate all shooting disciplines.

The Civilian Marksmanship Program is a federally chartered 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. It is dedicated to firearms safety and marksmanship training and the promotion of marksmanship competition for United States citizens. To learn more about the CMP and its programs, log on to www.TheCMP.org.

BELLEVUE, WA – The Second Amendment Foundation and its partners in a federal case challenging the federal ban on the sale of firearms to young adults ages 18 to 20, filed a response brief supporting their motion for summary judgment in the US District Court for the Northern District of Western Virginia.

SAF is joined by the West Virginia Citizens Defense League and two private citizens, Benjamin Weekley and Steven Brown. They are represented by attorneys John H. Bryan of Union, W. Va. and Adam Kraut of Westtown, Pa. The case is known as Brown vs. ATF.

“We filed this case in September,” recalled SAF founder and executive vice president Alan M. Gottlieb, “and it’s moving forward, which suggests the issue is ripe. As we explained in the motion, defendants cannot point to a single enumerated constitutional right that does not apply to the age of 18. There is no historical evidence to support an arbitrary ban on the purchase and ownership of firearms for young adults of legal age. than 18. While people in this age group are considered mature enough for military service, service in the armed forces, and in today’s world to be able to vote, run for public office, start businesses, marry, enter into contracts, and enjoy all the protections. established in the Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Amendments. Only their rights under the Second Amendment are affected.”

Kraut, who also serves as SAF’s executive director, notes: “Biden’s Justice Department argues that Congress and the states ‘expressly recognized that those under the age of 21 were generally unemancipated and subject to parental authority. ‘, which is ridiculous. People over the age of 18 have not been considered minors for decades, and they know it. This fact alone leaves them unable to defend the constitutionality of this firearms ban in a manner consistent with the Supreme Court’s directive in last summer’s Bruen decision.”

“It’s been a long time for this issue to be resolved,” Gottlieb added. “Young adults should be allowed to exercise all of their constitutionally enumerated rights, and that’s really what this case is about.”

The Second Amendment Foundation (www.saf.org) is the nation’s oldest and largest tax-exempt legal action, research, publishing, and education group focusing on the constitutional right and inheritance to own and own guns. fire privately. Founded in 1974, the Foundation has grown to more than 720,000 members and supporters and runs many programs designed to better inform the public about the consequences of gun control.

Women are reportedly the fasting growing portion of Wyoming’s hunting population, according to Wyoming Game & Fish. While many women across the county would like to learn to hunt as a way to provide nutritious and affordable food for their family, there are barriers that prevent them from going directly to the field.

Through the generosity of its patrons, the Wyoming Women’s Foundation (WYWF) brings together women of diverse socioeconomic backgrounds by offering scholarships to attend its annual Wyoming Women’s Antelope Hunt. The scholarships offered benefit Wyoming single mothers, women without a hunting network to learn from, veterans and active duty military members, and women seeking to share conservation values ​​and outdoor experiences with other women. . So far, more than one hundred women and girls have attended the Wyoming Women’s Antelope Hunt with scholarships.

In 2023, the Wyoming Women’s Antelope Hunt Scholarship application will be open from February 15 to March 15. Applicants can learn more and apply now by visiting wywf.org/antelope-hunt-participate.

By coordinating an all-inclusive hunt that offers full scholarships, WYWF ensures that participating hunters struggling to overcome the barriers associated with hunting have access to qualified mentors, professional hunting guides, necessary equipment such as firearms, scopes, and binoculars. , and the opportunity to learn how to safely and confidently handle a rifle in the field.

According to the coordinator of the hunt, Alex Shannon, “[WYWF’s] scholarship program is vital to our success. We can’t thank our amazing sponsors enough for making this possible. ”

At the event, women of all ages with various levels of hunting experience and backgrounds have the opportunity to aim their rifles and practice shooting and handling firearms in the field before being paired with their hunting partner and a guide. Less experienced hunters are carefully paired with more experienced hunters to create mentoring opportunities. Because the women participating in the event come from a wide variety of hunting levels and backgrounds, WYWF ensures that the experience includes teaching hunter safety and ethics. The pairs then spend the next two days hunting together with a shared guide on mostly private land. Once both have harvested, activities including sport shooting instruction, archery, and fly fishing are available. Hunters also have the option of processing their own meat with the help of an experienced volunteer and learning the art of cooking with game meat.

The three-day, three-night hunting event has proven to be an incredibly enriching experience for all involved. When asked about her experience, one 2022 Fellow reported, “I didn’t think I would leave the hunt saying it was a life-changing experience. I was hoping it would be fun and that it would be something I had never done before. That he would hopefully harvest an antelope and have a great hunting story to tell. But I didn’t think it would be as powerful as it was. I didn’t think I’d be a different person when it was all said and done, but I really did.”

For more information about the event and how you can get involved, visit www.WyomingWomensAntelopeHunt.org or call 307.721.7007.

The Wyoming Women’s Antelope Hunting Story: 

He Wyoming Women’s Antelope Huntingwas founded in 2013 by the Wyoming Women’s Foundation (WYWF) as an opportunity to mentor and build camaraderie among women and to raise funds for the Wyoming Women’s Foundation’s work for women and girls.

Teaching women to hunt can help them feed their families nutritious food and fulfills WYWF’s mission to invest in the economic self-sufficiency of women and opportunities for girls in Wyoming. The event emphasizes hunter safety, ethical hunting practices, and conservation of natural resources.Click here for more information on the spirit of the hunt.

Questions?Check our frequently asked questions.

About the Wyoming Women’s Foundation

Established in 1999, the Wyoming Women’s Foundation (WYWF) is part of a family of funds found in theWyoming Community Foundation. WYWF makes grants and spearheads initiatives that benefit women and girls, as well as our communities at large. As a state leader dedicated to advancing women and girls, we leverage funding through our endowment and grantmaking focuses on lasting change.

Learn more about the Wyoming Women’s Foundation by visitingwywf.org 

BELLEVUE, WA – The Second Amendment Foundation today filed an amended federal lawsuit challenging the
The Biden Administration’s New “Prosthetic Arm Rule,” Accusing the Government of Violating Administrative Procedures
Law, the Second Amendment, and the Due Process Clause of the 14th Amendment.

Joining SAF in this legal action are Rainier Arms, LLC and two private citizens, Samuel Walley and William Green.
They are represented by attorney Chad Flores at Beck Redden LLP in Houston, Texas.

The defendants are the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and Director Steve Dettelbach, the
Department of Justice and Attorney General Merrick B. Garland. The lawsuit was filed in the US District Court for
the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division. The case is known as SAF, et.al. v. ATF et al. Alabama.

“The Biden administration’s new ‘brace arm rule’ is a marked departure from ATF’s previous position on
if guns with armbands are legally considered guns,” said SAF founder and executive vice president Alan
M. Gottlieb. “This dramatic change in policy leads us to conclude that the president, through his agency directors, is
moving to change the definition of pistols equipped with these reinforcements to be ‘rifles’ and therefore subject to National Law
Firearms Law. In doing so, the administration has turned millions of law-abiding gun owners into criminals who
suddenly possessing weapons now defined as ‘short barreled rifles’. This is inconceivable.”

“Joe Biden continues to use ATF as a means to circumvent Congress,” added SAF executive director Adam.
Kraut, “and this new rule is the latest attempt by your administration. He has been obsessed with banning guns and
criminalizing gun owners since he came to the Capitol fifty years ago. In the process, he is causing
irreparable financial damage to firearms retailers, which to this administration must seem like a fringe benefit.”

Gottlieb and Kraut point out that the Administrative Procedures Act requires courts to “detain and set aside
agency action, findings, and conclusions” that are determined to be “arbitrary, capricious, an abuse of discretion, or
otherwise it is not in accordance with the law.”

“Biden has armed the ATF and the Department of Justice, and we cannot allow that to go unchallenged,” Gottlieb
saying. “The government set May 31 as the compliance date for this new prosthetic arm rule, so we are asking the court
act now, well before then, to avoid what amounts to a constitutional travesty.”

The Second Amendment Foundation (www.saf.org) is the organization for education, research,
editorial and legal action group focused on constitutional and estate rights to private property and possession
firearms Founded in 1974, the Foundation has grown to more than 720,000 members and supporters and conducts
many programs designed to better inform the public about the consequences of gun control.

The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is seeking qualified individuals to fill counselor positions for its Junior Rifle Camps program. This premier program has an established history of providing the highest quality three-position and international air rifle and small-bore instruction in the country for high school athletes. Being a part of the Junior Rifle Camp program not only positively supports junior campers and coaches, but can also be beneficial to the careers of counselors who lead instruction.

Camp counselor positions are open to college students who have completed at least one year of school and are members of an NCAA rifle team or varsity club. Applicants must be available to work and travel throughout the summer of 2023 for the camps, although accommodations will be made for applicants competing in international competition.

These are highly competitive positions, and selection will be based on a number of criteria including academic performance, shooting experience, youth leadership/coaching experience, and references. All Camp Counselors who are selected for hire will be required to pass a background check and drug test before starting work.

Job duties will primarily consist of working with groups of five or more high school age athletes of various skill levels in five-day camps, four-day clinics, and three-day advanced standing camps. Additional duties include camp set-up, tear-down, general cleanup, various camp activities, assisting with camper sign-in and sign-in, as well as working various CMP events outside of campgrounds.

Staff will have downtime in the summer, but may work longer days and weeks. Counselors will represent CMP at all times during the summer and MUST adhere to a code of conduct for the duration of their employment.

The salary scale for summer counselors begins at $400 per week for first-year counselors, $450 for second-year counselors, and $500 for third-year counselors and up. A per diem is also provided. All travel and lodging are covered by CMP once camps begin, although counselors are responsible for providing their own transportation to the training site at the beginning of the summer and back home at the end of the summer. Any additional travel counseling you wish to undertake during your free time is your responsibility.

Employment will begin with a training session at Camp Perry. This training is mandatory for all people hired. The 2023 camp schedule is currently posted on the main camp webpage at https://thecmp.org/youth/junior-air-rifle-camps-and-clinics/. To be considered, applications must be received by March 24, 2023.

The Civilian Marksmanship Program is a federally chartered 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. It is dedicated to firearms safety and marksmanship training and the promotion of marksmanship competition for United States citizens. To learn more about the CMP and its programs, log on to www.TheCMP.org.

The nation’s largest highland event moves to Sioux Falls, SD in 2024

Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever’s 2023 National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic, presented by Federal Ammunition, wrapped up today at the Minneapolis Convention Center following an event that broke records for attendance and membership. A crowd of 33,154 supporters turned out en masse to the organization’s 40^he anniversary celebration, which began Friday and was held in Minnesota for the first time since 2020.

“We couldn’t have asked for a more electrifying atmosphere to celebrate the organization’s anniversary and the conclusion of Call of the Uplands, the first comprehensive national campaign in The Habitat Organization’s history,” said Marilyn Vetter, Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever’s new minted president and chief executive officer. “The support we have received from volunteers, sponsors and vendors as part of the Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic is moving the needle for conservation, hunting heritage, access to public lands and so much more. Thank you to all of our dedicated fans for making this weekend one for the record books.”

This year’s show floor was 40 percent larger than the last time the event was held in Minneapolis, making it the largest space in Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic history. Hundreds of the nation’s leading outdoor retailers, suppliers, habitat equipment companies, dog breeders and dog trainers attended, and the seminar stages were packed with discussions covering everything from dog training and habitat from pheasant to hunting on public lands and the opportunities that lie ahead for the 2023 Farm Bill.

The weekend was highlighted by a sold-out banquet on Saturday night that featured a celebratory film to cap off the end of The Habitat Organization’s six-year national Call of the Uplands® campaign. In all, the comprehensive effort was the catalyst for more than 11 million acres of pheasant and quail protected, improved or restored across the country in North America since 2017. More information on the achievements of the pheasant will be released next week. Campaign. Additionally, a lifetime member breakfast of more than 600 attendees gave thunderous applause as Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, a life member of Pheasants Forever, announced a proclamation for “Pheasants Forever Day in Minnesota” on Saturday, February 18. of 2023.

The show also garnered 5,490 Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever Associate/Affiliate members and more than 150 Elite members for the nation’s leading upland habitat conservation group, a mark that crushed the total of any previous event.

National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic also delivered tangible wildlife habitat benefits for pheasants, quail and other wildlife. The Landowners Habitat Help Room served 155 landowners to provide conservation guidance on 20,103 acres in 17 states. Accompanied by a Pheasants Forever or Quail Forever-trained biologist, homeowners received information on how to improve their acreage for wildlife and even what local, state and federal conservation programs they qualified for.

Next year, the National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic returns to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where chapters, members, exhibitors, speakers, and attendees will celebrate the accomplishments and mission of The Habitat Organization March 1-3, 2024, at the Denny Sanford Premier Center. Sioux Falls last hosted the event in 2018 when it generated a $3.9 million economic impact for the region.

The National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic combines a national consumer show, a wildlife habitat seminar series, and a family event complete with puppies, tractors, shotguns, and wildlife art. It remains the nation’s largest event for upland hunters, sporting dog owners, and wildlife habitat conservationists.

About Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever

Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever make up the nation’s largest nonprofit organization dedicated to upland habitat conservation. This community of more than 400,000 members, supporters, and partners is dedicated to protecting our highlands through habitat improvement, public access, education, and advocacy. A network of 754 local chapters spread across North America determine how 100 percent of their locally raised funds are spent—the only national conservation organization to operate through this grassroots structure. Since its inception in 1982, the organization has dedicated more than $1 billion to more than 575,000 habitat projects benefiting 24 million acres.

On Target Magazine, a premier hunting, self-defense, and weapons equipment magazine, announced that the MDT GRND-Pod won their 2022 Editors Choice Award. Here is what they said: “The GRND-POD is very capable at range. flat but really sticks out when used in the field. Afield means adapting to uneven terrain, providing adjustability without compromising stability, being lightweight but not brittle, adaptable without being cumbersome, and purpose-oriented but not niche.”

The MDT GRND-POD was designed to maximize versatility as well as cost savings while retaining the features we knew through your feedback to be most important in a precision rifle bipod. It offers up to 40 degrees of cant, one-hand deployment, 4 leg positions, adjustability from 4.5″ to 9″, and is available on ARCA or Picatinny rail mount platforms. It is also compatible with CKYE-Pod or Atlas feet.

Available now on Picatinny, ARCA, and soon ARMS-17s.

For more information, visit the MDT website. https://mdttac.com/mdt-grnd-pod/

ABOUT MDT Sporting Goods Ltd.

MDT is the leading manufacturer of precision rifle chassis with offices and production in Chilliwack, BC, Canada, and Everson, WA, USA. MDT was born with one purpose: to provide better value and better accuracy for precision rifles. precision. The first MDT chassis was developed from the ground up based on the needs of shooters. Our engineers verified all functions and features based on input from competitive shooters. The result was a revolutionary product called the TAC21 that continues to perform on the field, on the course, and in competitions around the world. Today, MDT chassis, chargers and accessories are still developed in the same way. We collaborate, question and verify our concepts with sharpshooters from around the world to ensure that every MDT product is designed for the same, single purpose: to help you shoot better. For more information see https://mdttac.com

The JROTC Three Position Service Championship series is one of the premier academic air rifle matches of the year for Junior ROTC cadets across the country. Each year, the annual Precision Air Rifle and Sportsman Competition, facilitated by the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP), regularly draws hundreds of young high school athletes to the shooting range.

But remarkably, in 2023, the event received the second-highest turnout in its 17-year history, with 875 total athletes, second only to the 2016 match, which saw 890.

“It was great to see the participation in the 2023 JROTC Service Championships,” said CMP’s Brad Donoho, JROTC Director of Matches.

“If it wasn’t for some last-minute weather-related cancellations, this year would have been the best turnout ever,” he continued. “Seeing participation rebound as it has after COVID disrupted everything says a lot about the health of JROTC marksmanship.”

The JROTC Air Rifle Service Championship is a 3×20 air rifle competition, where competitors fire a record 20 shots from three positions: prone, standing, and kneeling. The 2023 Regional Service Championships were held in three locations (Utah, Alabama, and Ohio) over the weekends of February 2-4 and February 9-11. Individual and team prizes were awarded. The overall leading scorers will move on to the National Championship, which will be held at the Gary Anderson CMP Center of Competition in Camp Perry, Ohio, March 23-25.

Jose Gonzalez, 17, of North Brunswick High School in North Carolina, with a score of 1193-39X, placed first among Army JROTC individual athletes at the JROTC Service Championships. González narrowly claimed the highest score, clearing the title by x-count only. Liv Lusky, 17, of Lumpkin County High School in Georgia, at 1282-73X, led in accuracy by just one point over the second-place finisher.

Coinciding with the individual test, the duel was played by teams of four people for both sporter and precision in each branch of service. The best Army sports team was Missouri’s Webb City High School, with a 40-point lead over the second-place team, while the accuracy contest was led by Ansbach High School, AE.

In the Navy competition, Danjela DeJesus, 17, of Camden County High School in Georgia shot an impressive score of 1290-91X to lead the accuracy competition. Brianna Benedetto, 16, of Zion Benton High School in Illinois, scored 1183-32X for the overall score in the sports meet.

DeJesus’ Camden County was the leading precision team in the Navy event, as Mississippi’s Pascagoula High School took first place as an athlete.

Samantha Zermeno, 18, of Nation Ford High School in South Carolina, shot a score of 1218-49X to edge out Marine Corps sports competition, while Caroline Martin, 18, of Granbury High School (Texas ), led the Marine Corps precision event by a margin. she of 15 points, with a total score of 1295-104X.

Nation Ford and Granbury were also the top sports and precision teams in the Marine Corps, respectively.

The Air Force competition saw Charles Bratton II, 18, of Clover High School in South Carolina, racking up a score of 1196-40X to take a commanding 24-point lead in the sports matchup, with Chloe Shannon, 17, of Union High School in Oklahoma scoring the highest by nearly 30 points in the accuracy event after earning an overall score of 1271-80X. Bratton’s Clover High School went on to claim the overall spot in the team sports meet by nearly 50 points. Overseas Alconbury High School led the precision team event by a minor margin of just four points.

Find a complete list of JROTC Service Championship results, including the leading scorers from each location, on the CMP competition tracking page at https://ct.thecmp.org/2023JROTCServiceResults. View a list of JROTC National Championship selections at https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vTlWdASvoOBxiCU7CfrwnnkMS5fyKW1WD3RPAOpyCcqHXYfKjtHB-SNXnFTDAXI9SsniQQd8ukqeSLg/pubhtml#.

More information about the JROTC Air Rifle Championships can be found on the CMP website at https://thecmp.org/youth/jrotc/. Photos of all locations are available for free viewing and download at https://cmp1.zenfolio.com/f967656369.

The Civilian Marksmanship Program is a federally chartered 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. It is dedicated to firearms safety and marksmanship training and the promotion of marksmanship proficiency for United States citizens. To learn more about the CMP and its programs, log on to www.TheCMP.org.