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Thrasher Answers Olympic Gold with Bronze at World Cup Final

Anyone thinking that 19-year-old Ginny Thrasher would have a competitive lapse after a thrilling gold-medal victory at the Olympic Games, doesn’t really know her.

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After Strong Olympic Showing, NCAA Rifle Back with Plenty of Intrigue for 2016-17

Fall is here and with it comes the start of another action-packed NCAA Rifle season. Like always, there’s plenty of excitement to come as action got underway Wednesday at the Ole Miss Rifle.....

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Olympic Shooting Events Conclude in Rio with 3P Rifle Contest

Coming into Sunday’s 50m Three-Position Rifle event, Matt Emmons talked about competing for the fun and joy he derives from his sport. Finally, being at a point in his career, with three career.....

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1st Gold of Summer Olympics Goes to USA, Inspires Derision from Gun-Hating Jerks

While most Americans will continue to embrace her as a hero, her detractors on Twitter will no doubt keep making fools of themselves, 140 characters at a time.

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Ginny Thrasher Finds Many Firsts at 2016 Rio Olympic Games

The first medal awarded during the 2016 Rio Olympic Games was in Women’s Air Rifle. 19-year old Ginny Thrasher had a golden performance during her first Olympic appearance.

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Olympic Shooting: Men’s Air Rifle Preview

Just one competition on the docket for the U.S. Olympic Shooting Team Monday on Day 3 of the 2016 Olympic Games.

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Team USA is Rio bound

Eley reports in just a few days sports enthusiasts and Olympic fans will be glued to NBC affiliates while they cheer on the 555 athletes representing the United States.

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Olympians Prove Ready for Rio with National Titles/Medals

Olympians competing at the USA Shooting National Championships for Rifle/Pistol got a chance to prove their Olympic readiness.

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Crow Now Sells ELEY Ammunition

Crow Shooting Supply is proud to announce it now carries the entire line of ELEY .22LR ammunition, used by world-class competition shooters in all disciplines, including at the Olympic Games.

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CMP Summer Air Rifle Camp Alum Earns Spot on 2016 Olympic Team

On April 4, 2016, Virginia “Ginny” Thrasher, 19, of Springfield, Va., secured her seat to Rio during the Olympic Selection Match at Fort Benning, Ga.

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Garvey Dances to National Junior Olympic Title

There’s a rhythm and cadence to Double Trap. Hank Garvey matched it perfectly Friday afternoon while dancing his way to the shotgun discipline title.

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Women’s Air Rifle and Pistol Team Members Chosen During Olympic Trials at Camp Perry

The Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center hosted the final opportunity for athletes vying for a trip to the XXXI Olympiad in Rio de Janeiro in August during.....

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