NRA Target Shooting Medals?

[Catorce]

Hi,

New guy here getting back into target shooting. Back when I was a kid I was in an NRA target shooting program.

We showed up every Saturday and shot for a while then tried to earn a medal. It was very cool and fun! I forget the level I got to but I had a few bars under the medal.

When I bought a 1911 pistol I right away took a class with an NRA instrcutor but he was an active military and actually out of town now so I can't ask him but he showed me some medals and patches and I was left with the impression they still have the same program.

Trouble is I can't find it. I found the Winchester "rules" but no mention of the medals or how to find local schedule if offered. I have joined one range and there is one other private one nearby but neither appear to oaffer this type of program.

Any direction to an on-line source for more information would be most welcomed.

I'm in El Paso TX

Thanks,

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[Dave P]

Um, what kind of target shooting do you want?? Pistol, rifle, bullseye, IPSC, Highpower, skeet, trap, smallbore, sharp sticks, etc etc.

 

[Catorce]

Hi,

Pistol target shooting, to start. I see some advanced styles but will see what appeals, what I have an aptitude for and then see.

It was the attached photo of medals -exactly- we would earn.

Thanks,

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[Dave P]

Well, in the HP rifle world, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) authorizes Excellence in Competition (LEG) matches. As you work your way toward a Distinguished Rifleman's badge, you can get points and medals. A few thousand folks have earned Distinguished Rifleman badges.

A very few folks who are very good all around marksmen, will be double-distinguished (pistol and rifle). I guess a few hundred folks have earned DD badges.

Its all on the web - look it up.

And Good Luck!

 

[4EVERM-14]

I think what you are looking for is the WINCHESTER/NRA MARKSMANSHIP QUALIFICATION PROGRAM.
The booklet is available from the Programs Material Center at the NRA web site. NRA.ORG. I believe it's about $8. The program outlines several course of fire and the minimum scores to achieve the marksmanship levels for awards medals you can purchase. It is a great way to improve your skill level on your own.