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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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