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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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Posted on Permanent link for Smallbore Sectional Recap on January 18, 2022.


Permanent link for Air Rifle Sectional Recap on January 18, 2022

WYOMING, MI – The Grand Valley State University Rifle Club recently participated in the 2022 NRA Precision Air Rifle Open Sectional. The match consisted of 60 shots fired in standing position. 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 16 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 seventh overall with a score of 543 (out of 600). He had a high target of 93 (out of 100). Kathryn Karas (Carleton, Michigan) was 11th overall with a score of 516. Mahmoud Salih (Caledonia, Michigan) shot a 443, for 15th place. 

In the team match, Straith and Karas teamed up with two others to represent their home range, Grand Rapids Rifle & Pistol Club. The team finished second with a score of 2133 (out of 2400).

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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Posted on Permanent link for Air Rifle Sectional Recap on January 18, 2022.


Permanent link for Three Position Air Riflee Sectional Recap on January 18, 2022

WYOMING, MI – The Grand Valley State University Rifle Club recently participated in the 2022 NRA Precision Air Rifle 3 Position Open Sectional. The match consisted of 60 shots fired over the course of three positions: prone, standing, and kneeling. 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 four of the 11 entries in the local match sectional match, which was held at Grand Rapids Rifle and Pistol Club. Leading the Lakers was Cassie Coulston-Gerigk (Wayne, Michigan). She finished fourth overall with a score of 569 (out of 600). The score was a personal best. Four of her six targets tallied 96 (out of 100). Kathryn Karas (Carelton, Michigan) was sixth overall with a score of 555, also a personal best. Not to be out done by his teammates, Tristan Bruizeman (West Olive, Michigan) shot a personal best en route to a seventh-place finish with a score of 546. Alexander Straith rounded out the Laker team score with a total of 517. The Laker team finished in second place, with a score of 2187 (out of 2400). 

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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Posted on Permanent link for Three Position Air Riflee Sectional Recap on January 18, 2022.


Permanent link for GVSU Club Swim Competes at the College Club Swimming Central Regionals on January 11, 2022

On November fifth through the sixth, the GVSU swim club competed at the College Club Swimming Central Regionals in Madison Wisconsin. At the meet, 17 teams competed and we placed 15th overall with 48 points. 46 points coming from the women and 2 coming from the men. At this meet, we had some very good swims and even some national cuts. Shaun Walkowiak made his nationals cut in the 50 backstroke, Skylar Gottschalk made her nationals cut in the 50 breaststroke earning the team 5 points, and Erin Marshall made her nationals cut in the 200 butterfly earring 15 points for the team. Marshall said, “I had a lot of fun at this meet! I was so happy when I got a national cut, I wasn’t expecting to do as well as I did. I loved swimming in a relay with my friends and getting to watch the other relays. Everyone did a really good job!” Our men's and women’s relays also had some good swims that earned us some points as well. An experience the whole team enjoyed and will remember is watching a swimmer from another team swim 1,000 yards of butterfly. Overall this meet had some great swims by all our swimmers and many great memories were made in Madison Wisconsin.

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Posted on Permanent link for GVSU Club Swim Competes at the College Club Swimming Central Regionals on January 11, 2022.


Permanent link for GVSU Club Swim at the NDSC Irish Invitational on January 11, 2022

On December 4th, 2021 the GVSU swim club attended the NDSC Irish Invitational. They competed against a total of 15 teams, placing 13th overall with 67 points. 12 swimmers made the drive to Notre Dame, and for a few this was their first meet of the semester. Out of those 12 swimmers the women earned 33 points, putting them in 12th, while the men earned 34 points, putting them in 12th as well. Our distance swimmers of the meet, Jonah Cox and Veronica Lidy, earned us the most points. Lidy scored 9 points in the 200 IM (2:37.46) and 15 points in the 500 Freestyle (6:23.85). She contributed 24 points to the team. While Cox scored 9 points in the 500 Freestyle (5:43.44) and 9 points in the 100 Backstroke (1:03.76). He also gained us another 18 points. However, they weren’t the only ones to do good as we had a lot of great swims at this meet. Dom Ferracciolo earned us another 9 points with his swim in the 200 Breaststroke (2:29.77). Ferracciolo said that it felt good to get back in the water again. He enjoyed being with the team and getting the opportunity to cheer on his friends. Rosie Champion also had some good swims in her 50 freestyle (29.34), 50 butterfly (32.25), 100 IM (1:17.69), and her 50 breaststroke (39.00). Champion said, “Notre Dame was a great time! I did my personal best of the season and I believe that the team as a whole did pretty well! Though we didn’t get the most points of the meet, it was still a great environment all around! Everyone on the team was cheering and supporting each other the entire time. It was an amazing feeling to see the team be all together and happy to be there!”

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Posted on Permanent link for GVSU Club Swim at the NDSC Irish Invitational on January 11, 2022.


Permanent link for Rifle & Pistol Participates In Orion Monthly Match on January 10, 2022

WYOMING, MI – The Grand Valley State University Rifle Club participated in three Orion Scoring System Monthly Virtual Matches in December. Orion's Monthly Virtual Matches are a fun way for users to compare scores with other teams and shooters from across the country. The air pistol match consisted of 40 shots at 10 meters, the air rifle competition consisted of 60 shots also at 10 meters, and the smallbore competition consisted of 60 shots fired in prone, standing, and kneeling position at 50 feet.

Two Lakers participated in the air pistol event. Leading the way was John Martin (Holly, Michigan). Martin posted a top stage of 89 (out of 100) on his way to a 342 (out of 400). His score was good for 3rd place overall. Additionally, it was a season-best. Jacob Schorr (East Grand Rapids, Michigan) shot a 248 for 11th place. As a team, the pair was second place overall.

Air Pistol Results: https://www.orionresults.com/team/MatchPage.aspx?MatchID=1.1.2021120317215111.1

Leading the way in the air rifle event was Alexander Straith (West Bloomfield, Michigan). He posted a score of 586.8 (out of 654), good for sixth place overall. He was joined by Cassie Coulston-Gerigk (Wayne, Michigan), and Kathryn Karas (Carleton, Michigan), in posting a team score of 1738.1, good for third place overall. Coulston-Gerigk shot a 583.7, with a high target of 99.4. Karas shot 567.6.

 

Air Rifle Results: https://www.orionresults.com/team/MatchPage.aspx?MatchID=1.1.2021120317182866.1

In smallbore, Straith led the Lakers with a score of 546 (out of 600). The score was good for second place. Coulston-Gergik finished third, with a score of 533. Schorr displayed his versatility in rounding out the team score with a tally of 467, finishing sixth. Together, they finished first place as a team with 1546 (out of 1800). Karas finished fourth with a score of 532.

Smallbore Results: https://www.orionresults.com/team/MatchPage.aspx?MatchID=1.1.2021120317234410.1

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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Posted on Permanent link for Rifle & Pistol Participates In Orion Monthly Match on January 10, 2022.


Permanent link for Western Intercollegiate Rifle Conference December Recap on January 10, 2022

WYOMING, MICHIGAN – The GVSU Rifle Club concluded month three of the five-month Western Intercollegiate Rifle Conference season in December. The conference is currently composed of 12 teams from the Midwest and East Coast. Member schools include Bowling Green State University, Georgia Military College, Grand Valley State University, Hillsdale College, Liberty University, Michigan State University, Michigan Technological University, North Dakota State University, Purdue University, University of Akron, University of Michigan, and the University of Wisconsin-Superior. In the regular season, the schools compete in monthly postal matches in three-position smallbore rifle and precision air rifle. A postal match is a competition in which competitors fire separately on their home ranges and exchange scores. Four predesignated shooters contribute towards the overall team score.

Air Rifle Individual:

Season Rank                                           December Total

19. Cassie Coulston-Gerigk                          549

20. Alexander Straith                                      553

28. Kathryn Karas                                           526

32. Tristan Bruizeman                                    531

39. Jacob Schorr                                            511

40. Mahmoud Salih                                        471

44. John Martin                                               DNF

73. Joseph Martin                                           DNF

Air Rifle Team:

Season Rank                                                       December Total

  1. University of Akron                                     2305
  2. Liberty University                                       2249
  3. University of Michigan                               2239
  4. North Dakota State University                   2215
  5. Hillsdale College                                       2193
  6. Grand Valley State University                   2159
  7. Georgia Military College                           2089
  8. Michigan Technological University           DNF
  9. Michigan State University                        543
  10. Purdue University                                    DNF

T-11. Bowling Green State University               DNF

T-11. University of Wisconsin-Superior             DNF

Smallbore Individual:

Season Rank                                            December Total

14. Alexander Straith                                    547

20. Cassie Coulston-Gerigk                         545

24. Katheryn Karas                                      527

28. Tristan Bruizeman                                 503

36. Jacob Schorr                                         442

45. Mahmoud Salih                                     442

49. John Martin                                           DNF

55. Joseph Martin                                        DNF

Smallbore Team:

Season Rank                                                       December Total

  1. University of Akron                                   2207
  2. Liberty University                                     2200
  3. North Dakota State University                 2171
  4. University of Michigan                             2122
  5. Grand Valley State University                  2122
  6. Georgia Military College                          1957
  7. Purdue University                                    DNF
  8. University of Wisconsin-Superior            1652
  9. Michigan Technological University           DNF
  10. Bowling Green State University               1289
  11. Michigan State University                         DNF

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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Posted on Permanent link for Western Intercollegiate Rifle Conference December Recap on January 10, 2022.


Permanent link for Rifle Club Wins International University Air Rifle Match on December 13, 2021

WYOMING, MICHIGAN – The Grand Valley State University Rifle Club participated in the 11th Annual International University Air Rifle Match in early November. The match was a postal match. A postal match is a competition in which competitors fire separately on their home ranges and exchange scores. The match consisted of 40 total shots fired from the standing position at 10 meters. In total, Lakers made up eight of the 32 individual entries and two of the eight-team entries. Competitors hailed from multiple states and Switzerland.

Cassie Coulston-Gerigk (Wayne, Michigan) led all Lakers with a score of 374 (out of 400). She posted target scores of 96 (out of 100), 95, 92, and 91. Her efforts resulted in a first-place finish overall. Coulston-Gerigk finished second in 2020 with a score of 368. The Lakers landed two others in the top 10; Alexander Straith (West Bloomfield, Michigan) was second with 360 and Kathryn Karas (Carleton, Michigan) was fifth with 352.

The afore mentioned athletes were joined by Tristian Bruizeman (West Olive, Michigan in posting a team score of 1415 (out of 1600). The score was best among all entries for the third consecutive season. Conference rival, Georgia Military College finished in second, 30 points behind.

A second Laker team, comprised of John Martin (Holly, Michigan), Jacob Schorr (East Grand Rapids, Michigan), Joseph Martin (South Bend, Indiana), and Mahmoud Salih (Caledonia, Michigan) was fifth overall with a score of 1201.

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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Permanent link for Western Intercollegiate Rifle Conference November Recap on December 13, 2021

WYOMING, MICHIGAN – The GVSU Rifle Club concluded month two of the five-month Western Intercollegiate Rifle Conference season in November. The conference is currently composed of 12 teams from the Midwest and East Coast. Member schools include Bowling Green State University, Georgia Military College, Grand Valley State University, Hillsdale College, Liberty University, Michigan State University, Michigan Technological University, North Dakota State University, Purdue University, University of Akron, University of Michigan, and the University of Wisconsin-Superior. In the regular season, the schools compete in monthly postal matches in three-position smallbore rifle and precision air rifle. A postal match is a competition in which competitors fire separately on their home ranges and exchange scores. Four predesignated shooters contribute towards the overall team score.

Air Rifle Individual:

Season Rank                                          November Total

13. Cassie Coulston-Gerigk                        567

20. Alexander Straith                                    561

28. Kathryn Karas                                        524

36. Tristan Bruizeman                                 512

37. John Martin                                           515

42. Jacob Schorr                                        495

61. Mahmoud Salih                                     423

71. Joseph Martin                                        501

 

Air Rifle Team:

Season Rank                                        November Total

  1. University of Akron                             2287
  2. Liberty University                                2259
  3. University of Michigan                         2241
  4. North Dakota State University             2238
  5. Hillsdale College                                 2193
  6. Grand Valley State University              2167
  7. Georgia Military College                      2125
  8. Michigan Technological University      1758
  9. Purdue University                               2214

10. Michigan State University                        1343

T-11. Bowling Green State University            DNF

T-11. University of Wisconsin-Superior          DNF

 

Smallbore Individual:

Season Rank                                         November Total

13. Alexander Straith                                    550

25. Cassie Coulston-Gerigk                          521

31. Katheryn Karas                                      497

33. John Martin                                            480

35. Tristan Bruizeman                                  474

40. Jacob Schorr                                         448

47. Joseph Martin                                       467

58. Mahmoud Salih                                     382

 

Smallbore Team:

Season Rank                                                       November Total

  1. University of Akron                                 2239
  2. Liberty University                                    2211
  3. North Dakota State University            2121
  4. University of Michigan                           2136
  5. Purdue University                                    2095
  6. Grand Valley State University             2048
  7. Georgia Military College                        1871
  8. Michigan Technological University   1590
  9. University of Wisconsin-Superior      1485
  10. Michigan State University                     1419
  11. Bowling Green State University         0

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=8081

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Posted on Permanent link for Western Intercollegiate Rifle Conference November Recap on December 13, 2021.


Permanent link for Rifle & Pistol Participants In Orion Monthly Match on December 13, 2021

WYOMING, MI – The Grand Valley State University Rifle Club participated in three Orion Scoring System Monthly Virtual Matches in November. Orion's Monthly Virtual Matches are a fun way for users to compare scores with other teams and shooters from across the country. The air pistol match consisted of 60 shots at 10 meters, the air rifle competition consisted of 60 shots also at 10 meters, and the smallbore competition consisted of 30 shots fired in prone, standing, and kneeling positions at 50 feet.

Three Lakers participated in the air pistol event. Leading the way was Tristan Bruizeman (West Olive, Michigan). Bruizeman posted a top stage of 84 (out of 100) on his way to a 310 (out of 400). His score was good for 13th place overall. Close on Bruizeman’s heels was John Martin (Holly, Michigan). Martin finished in 15th place with a 304. In the team event, Martin and Bruizeman were joined by Joseph Martin (South Bend, Indiana) to post a 854 (out of 1200), good for fifth place.

Air Pistol Results: https://www.orionresults.com/team/MatchPage.aspx?MatchID=1.1.2021110515540063.1  

Leading the way in the air rifle event was Cassie Coulston-Gerigk (Wayne, Michigan). She posted a score of 583.4 (out of 654), good for third place overall. She was joined by Alexander Straith (West Bloomfield, Michigan), and Kathryn Karas (Carleton, Michigan), in posting a team score of 1690.0, good for second place overall. Straith shot a 581.2, with a high target of 100.2. Karas shot 546.0.

Air Rifle Results: https://www.orionresults.com/team/MatchPage.aspx?MatchID=1.1.2021110515442304.1

In smallbore, Straith led the Lakers with a score of 269 (out of 300). The score was good for second place. Coulston-Gergik finished third, with a score of 266. Karas displayed her versatility in rounding out the team score with a tally of 264, finishing fourth. Together, they finished first place as a team with 799 (out of 900).

Smallbore Results: https://www.orionresults.com/team/MatchPage.aspx?MatchID=1.1.2021110515580750.1

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=8081

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Posted on Permanent link for Rifle & Pistol Participants In Orion Monthly Match on December 13, 2021.


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