15 Great Photos From The 2023 NRA National Precision Pistol Championships

Here are 15 of the best photos from this summer at Camp Atterbury during the 2023 NRA National Precision Pistol Championships.

by
posted on October 18, 2023
Shue 1
Pictured above, starting from left are 2023 NRA National Precision Pistol Championship runner-up John Zurek, winner Jon Shue and third place Travis A. Joregenson.
John Parker

Here are 15 of the best photos from Camp Atterbury this year during the NRA Precision Pistol Nationals.

Precision pistol firing line
Photo by John Parker

The 2023 NRA National Precision Pistol Championships at Camp Atterbury were held July 18-22. This summer marked the third year that the National Rifle Association held the Precision Pistol Nationals at Camp Atterbury, an active Indiana National Guard base located about 37 miles south of Indianapolis.


Bullseye pistol targets
Photo by John Parker

NRA Precision Pistol is fired at 25 and 50 yards with a one-handed grip. The 50-yard Precision Pistol targets pictured above have just been changed after a string of fire. Note the target on the far left is using a target repair center.


Pistol shooters on covered range
Photo by John Parker

The NRA National Precision Pistol Championships are comprised of the traditional bullseye three-gun course of fire—a 2700-point aggregate drawn from the .22 Caliber, Centerfire and .45 Caliber championships.


Jon Shue
Photo by John Parker

The winner of the 2023 NRA National Precision Pistol Championship was Jon Shue of Liberty, North Carolina. He walked away from the NRA Precision Pistol Nationals with a score of 2662-135X, a full 25 points ahead of this year’s runner-up, John Zurek. Additionally, Shue’s victory at Camp Atterbury arrived hot off the heels of his win at the 2023 CMP Pistol Championship at Camp Perry, Ohio.


Kim Fleming
Photo by John Parker

Kimberly Hobart-Fleming of New Philadelphia, Ohio, secured the 2023 NRA National Precision Pistol Woman’s Championship at Camp Atterbury after posting a score of 2498-62X.


Precision pistol shooters
Photo by John Parker

Pictured above with 2023 NRA National Precision Pistol Champion Jon Shue is runner-up John S. Zurek (left) of Alpine, Arizona, who finished the match with a score of 2637-128X. In third place was Travis A. Jorgenson (right) of Dent, Minnesota, who posted a score of 2630-121X. Shue is holding the Harrison Trophy.


John Zurek
Photo by John Parker

This summer, John Zurek captured more than the National Precision Pistol Championship runner-up title. He also finished third in the .22 Caliber Championship with a score of 885-40X, as well as runner-up in the .45 Caliber Championship with 886-47X, only one point behind the winner Jon Shue.


Kenn Boyd & Stephen Lucas
Photo by John Parker

This year at the NRA National Precision Pistol Championships awards ceremony, Match Director Kenn Boyd was presented with a special plaque from NRA National Pistol Manager Stephen Lucas.


Philip Hemphill
Photo by John Parker

Legendary law enforcement competitor Phil Hemphill of Meridian, Mississippi—pictured above at the awards ceremony with NRA Second Vice President David Coy—was the 2023 NRA National Precision Pistol Championship High Police shooter with a score of 2612-108X. Sadly, Hemphill passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023.


Changing pistol targets
Photo by John Parker

Steven Pardieck, pictured above scoring a target, is the Indiana State Rifle and Pistol Association’s vice president for pistol.


2023 Mayleigh Cup Team
Photo by John Parker

The 2023 Mayleigh Cup Team is pictured above on the pistol range at Camp Atterbury after firing for record had ended.


Dave Lange
Photo by John Parker

High Master shooter Dave Lange finished in eighth place overall with a score of 2609-91X.


Philip Hemphill shooting pistol
Photo by John Parker

The late, great Philip Hemphill is pictured above on the firing line at Camp Atterbury during his final NRA National Matches appearance.


50-yard pistol targets
Photo by John Parker

The NRA Precision Pistol Nationals, along with the High Power Rifle Nationals and Smallbore Rifle Nationals, are the three major competitions that comprise the NRA National Matches.


Jon Shue shooting a pistol
Photo by John Parker

This year’s NRA National Precision Pistol Champion, Jon Shue, fired a winning score of 2662-135X that also netted him the High Civilian and High Military Veteran awards.


BONUS PHOTO
Mayleigh Cup team at awards ceremony
Photo by John Parker

The 2023 Mayleigh Cup Team shooters gathered for a group photo with their plaques at the NRA National Precision Pistol Championships awards ceremony.

Latest

PDP Pro X PMM Full Size 1
PDP Pro X PMM Full Size 1

New: Walther Arms PDP Pro-X Parker Mountain Machine

The new PDP Pro-X PMM handgun chambered in 9 mm Luger from Walther Arms sports a custom-designed compensator from Parker Mountain Machine.

New: Gemtech Direct Thread Abyss, Neutron Suppressors

Gemtech’s Abyss 5.56 and 7.62, and Neutron 7.62 suppressors are now available with direct thread adapters.

SIG Sauer To Open Jacksonville Arkansas Ammunition Center In October

SIG’s new Jacksonville Arkansas Ammunition Center will make ammo for the Army NGSW program.

Wisconsin Junior Team Makes History, Wins National Trophy Infantry Team Match

Wisconsin team becomes third junior team in history to claim Rattle Battle title.

Greatest Resurgence Of Interest In Marksmanship Since World War II: 1955 National Matches

At the 1955 National Matches, the expenditure of ammunition became so acute that at one point, five tons of ammunition were flown in by plane in the evening so that competition could continue the next day.

New: Springfield Armory Echelon 4.5F Comp 9 mm Pistol

Springfield Armory launches new Echelon 4.5F Comp pistol chambered in 9 mm Luger with an integrated compensator.

Interests



Get the best of Shooting Sports USA delivered to your inbox.