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Howard Roark
July 30, 2008, 10:21 PM
I thought the National Championships deserved a thread.

The CMP matches are half over and are posted here (http://clubs.odcmp.com/cgi-bin/report_matchResult.cgi?matchID=3426). The National Trophy Individual match was won by a civilian (Shawn McKenna) this year. Quite a coup.

The NRA matches including Long Range will be posted here (http://www.nrahq.org/compete/champ3.asp) as they are shot next week.
30Cal
July 31, 2008, 12:56 PM
The National Trophy Individual match was won by a civilian (Shawn McKenna) this year. Quite a coup.

This is the opposite side of McKenna's AR.
http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm160/30CalTy/DSCN1143.jpg

I asked him what it was all about two years ago. He pointed at Yoda and said, "that's me" and then the Hulk. "That's AMU."
Howard Roark
July 31, 2008, 05:33 PM
Ha, I like it! That about sums it up.

The AMU is having a bit of a rough time this year in the individuals. I see they won NTT, Hearst and will most likely win NTIT. I wish them all the best.

The beatings will continue until moral improves.
ChrisVV
July 31, 2008, 08:37 PM
I hate the term "civilian" I am a citizen.
Howard Roark
July 31, 2008, 09:34 PM
According to the American Heritage Dictionary both citizen and civilian are one in the same:
One who is distinguished from being employed by the state or government, nonmilitary.

Civilians and Military are seperated in class in high power competition because there are vast differances between people that are paid to shoot and those who shoot at their own pleasure.

That is the verbage as it pertains here. One who shoots high power competition is abreast with these terms.
shooterer
August 1, 2008, 01:15 PM
Is that a screw on rear sight guard on Shawn's rifle?
30Cal
August 1, 2008, 01:46 PM
Is that a screw on rear sight guard on Shawn's rifle?


That's correct
ChrisVV
August 2, 2008, 07:06 PM
According to the American Heritage Dictionary both citizen and civilian are one in the same:
One who is distinguished from being employed by the state or government, nonmilitary.

Civilians and Military are seperated in class in high power competition because there are vast differances between people that are paid to shoot and those who shoot at their own pleasure.

That is the verbage as it pertains here. One who shoots high power competition is abreast with these terms.

I hear you, it just erks me a bit.
taliv
August 2, 2008, 10:34 PM
well, the important thing is that i got my ten points :)
30Cal
August 3, 2008, 01:03 AM
well, the important thing is that i got my ten points

Nice going!
Jon Coppenbarger
August 3, 2008, 10:06 AM
Cool!!!!!!!!!!!!
Conrats how many do you have now or did that put you over?
I think its great to get points at perry with all of the tradition of that match.
taliv
August 3, 2008, 12:21 PM
thanks! this is my 3rd year going and i'm halfway there now. i figure 6 points at a local match and one more leg at perry next year and i'll be out.
bdutton
August 4, 2008, 09:04 AM
I did pretty poorly except on the ball matches. I finished 97th out f the Presidents 100 pistol match and also shot a 263 in the team match which is a high at Perry for me.
lonegunman
August 5, 2008, 12:08 PM
My Perry trip could have went better. I had an ok 22 match, CF was dismal and the gale force winds on 45 day sank my NMC. I did manage to smoke the last rapid fire match of the 45 match and on CMP day I earned a silver Custer medal in the NIT.

The Presidents Hundred evaded me skillfully for the third time.
langenc
August 5, 2008, 12:53 PM
Yes and the taxpayers spent mucho bucks supporting the various military teams. Good for the non-military winner (citizen/civilian/etc).
taliv
August 5, 2008, 04:18 PM
AMU is a sweet gig, for sure, but I don't begrudge them a few taxpayer bucks. they serve a valuable purpose.
Howard Roark
August 5, 2008, 07:26 PM
The AMU serves a specific purpose. The others may as well, I am only privy to the AMU's mission. They fall under USREC. Recruting Command. They are part of the PR for the ARMY. Just like the ARMY dragster, NASCAR, the Air Force monster truck and so forth.

They have "train the trainer" programs where they are deployed all over the world training instructors so they can in turn train their troops in the latest marksmenship principles.

The AMU custom firearms shop not only builds and maintaines the firearms to win Olympic Gold, International titles, IPSC trophies and National titles, they do R&D on new weapons systems, developing the next weapon platforms for the future.

I personally know several shooters that joined the ARMY because of the AMU. Some are Rangers and all are superior instructors. One is a girl! We are OK with that. She is
tops! Go Sherri!