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Permanent link for Smallbore Sectional Recap on January 18, 2022
WYOMING, MI – The Grand Valley State University Rifle Club recently participated in the 2022 NRA Metric Smallbore Open Sectional. The match consisted of 120 shots fired in prone, standing, and kneeling positions. Sectional tournaments are registered indoor matches conducted at numerous locations throughout the country. Competitors may select the most convenient location. After firing, scores are sent to NRA where they are nationally ranked, and any national records are recorded. When all tournaments have been fired and entered in the NRA database, a national results bulletin is compiled online, listing every score for that year’s sectional matches (https://competitions.nra.org/results-and-records/national-matches-results/nra-national-indoor-rifle-pistol-championship-results/).
The Lakers totaled three of the 12 entries in the local match sectional match, which was held at Jackson County Sportsman’s Club. Leading the Lakers was Alexander Straith (West Bloomfield, Michigan). He finished sixth overall with a score of 1065 (out of 600). Kathryn Karas (Carleton, Michigan) was 9th overall with a score of 1008. Mahmoud Salih (Caledonia, Michigan) shot an 805, for 12th place.
In the team match, Straith and Karas teamed up with University of Michigan shooters Mark Garmo and Ilyana to represent the Western Intercollegiate Rifle Conference. The team finished second with a score of 4141 (out of 4800).
The mission of the GVSU Rifle & Pistol Club is to provide all students with the opportunity to participate in shooting sports, with an emphasis in three-position smallbore rifle, international air rifle, and air pistol. Regardless of skill or ability, all members can have a safe and enjoyable time interacting with fellow students and engaging in marksmanship. All equipment is provided, including guns, ammunition, and targets. The club meets Tuesdays from 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM and Thursdays 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM during the school year at the Grand Rapids Rifle & Pistol Club (1331 Nagel Ave SW, Wyoming). Practice attendance is not mandatory to be a member of the club; however, regular practice attendance is expected.
Please consider supporting the GVSU Rifle Club through a tax-deductible charitable contribution: https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-online2.htm?fundId=80818
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