 By Mike Krei, Director, NRA Competitive Shooting Division - April, 2008
National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association to Host NRA National Muzzle Loading Championship
A historic agreement was recently signed between the National Rifle Association and the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association that will allow NMLRA to host the NRA National Muzzle Loading Championship in 2009 and beyond.
In 2007, Nra moved its National Muzzle Loading Championship to the NMLRA home ground of Friendship, IN, but participation did not increase to the degree everyone had hoped. It was determined that the next logical step would be to join forces and hold one large championship representing both organizations.
The combined NMLRA Spring Championship and NRA National Muzzle Loading Championship will be held June 13-21. These championships should draw more than 1,500 shooters, and up to 8,000 spectators, Competitors will be able to shoot the NMLRA Championship, the NRA Championship, or both. NRA Muzzle Loading programs will be introduced to a new group of shooters and interested spectators in a win-win situation for both organizations. For further details call Jessica McClain at 703-267-1477 or email jmcclain@nrahq.org.
2009 NRA Annual Meetings - Competitive Shooting Booth
If you are planning to attend the 2009 NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits in Phoenix, AZ., May 14-17, stop by the Competitive Shooting Booth. Division staff members will be there to answer questions and field net competitive shooting program ideas. We have not determined which staff members will be going to the meetings this year, but if last year is any indication, most of the division's national managers will be traveling to the event. Last division attendees included: Brian Zins, National Manager, Pistol Programs' Janet Raab, National Manager, High Power Rifle Programs; H.Q. Moody, National Manager, Rifle Programs; Beth Epley, Volunteer Coordinator; Shelly Kramer, Manager, Tournament Operations; and Jessica McClain, Program Coordinator, Air Rifle and Muzzle Loading. Competitive Shooting Division staff members were scheduled to spend time at the NRA booth to meet competitors and NRA members, and to answer questions about their respective shooting disciplines.
New Marketing Coordinator, Woody Arenas, will be available to discuss sponsorship opportunities and marketing plans with the NRA Competitive Shooting Division. I will also be at the booth and look forward to the chance to meet NRA members and competitors.
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