Memphis Shooter at Camp Perry

[Guest David Waldrip]

The article below is from today's Commercial Appeal, in the Field Notes in the Outdoors Section. Best of luck to Mr. Murray.

David

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http://www.commercialappeal.com/mca/outdoors/article/0,1426,MCA_470_5640101,00.html

LOCALS ON THE GO

FAIRFAX, Va. -- Up to 6,000 Americans are expected to take part in an historic milestone for the nation's competitive shooters this summer -- the 100th anniversary of the establishment of Camp Perry, Ohio, as the site for the NRA National Rifle and Pistol Championships.

Larry Murray of Memphis will be one of those competitors. Murray will be competing at Camp Perry in the High Power Rifle competition, which begins Aug. 6. He is a six-time competitor at the National Matches.

"Camp Perry may be the single most revered place in the hearts and minds of competitive shooters," said NRA President John Sigler, a lifelong competitor himself. "Since 1907, some of America's most elite marksmen have competed there, alongside club shooters who consider the NRA National Championships a vital part of their lives."

The NRA National Rifle and Pistol Championships are open to all NRA members. Competitors range from new shooters to Olympic champions, and include civilian, military, and law enforcement shooters.

The wide variety and number of matches draws participants from around the world.

[Guest Loaded247]

I know we had some folks from our range (MSSA) go up there. One guy, I don't know his name, had just received an M1 Carbine that he wanted to shoot in the M1 Carbine match, which was supposed to be a 'fun' match after the regular competition. He was shooting in High Power, I'm sure, but wanted the Carbine for afterwards.

I was at the range with my M1 Carbine at the same time, and he didn't have any ammo for it (he had just picked it up moments before) so I gave him a few rounds to play with. He had it hitting dead center at 50 yards before he left......