Jon Shue Clinches Third Straight NRA National Precision Pistol Championship Title

Jon Shue delivered a strong performance this week at the NRA National Precision Pistol Championship, held this year at the Cardinal Shooting Center in Marengo, Ohio, from July 6-10. With a final score of 2649-122X, Shue secured the Match 100 Grand Aggregate victory, giving him a third consecutive national title.

From left to right, Travis Jorgenson, Jon Shue and Ryan Franks stand outside after the awards ceremony, framed by the serene wooden backdrop of the Cardinal Shooting Center. Shue, holding the Harrison Trophy, celebrates his third straight NRA National Precision Pistol Championship title, flanked by runner-up Jorgenson and third-place finisher Franks.

Finishing just behind Shue, Travis Jorgenson secured second place with a tight score of 2646-122X, just three points shy of the leader. Rounding out the podium, Ryan Franks of the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit earned third place, posting an impressive 2643-128X.

Besides winning the Harrison Trophy and this year's NRA Precision Pistol title, Shue also captured the High Civilian special category award. Additionally, Ryan Franks was the High Service shooter.

Also among the special category awards, Daniel F. Kupar took the High Senior honor with a score of 2603-104X, while Lisa Emmert-Traciak earned High Woman with 2612-123X. Leading the Police shooters was Sgt. Shane Murphy, who topped that leaderboard with 2614-113X.

A sea of precision: More than 150 competitors squared off this week at the 2025 NRA National Precision Pistol Championship, highlighting the event’s popularity and fierce competition.

The 2025 NRA National Precision Pistol Championship was held for the first time at the Cardinal Shooting Center in Marengo, Ohio, marking an important milestone for the event. Renowned for its well-maintained ranges and scenic surroundings, the Cardinal Center provided bullseye pistol shooters with a welcoming and challenging environment, setting the stage for a memorable championship.

The heart of the competition is Match 100, the NRA National Precision Pistol Championship Grand Aggregate, which combines each shooter’s scores across the .22 Caliber, Centerfire and .45 Caliber events. The overall winner claims the prestigious Harrison Trophy plaque—widely regarded as bullseye pistol’s most coveted and iconic award.

Newly elected NRA Board Member Brig. Gen. Jack Hagan competes in the Service Pistol EIC match today at the Cardinal Shooting Center during the 2025 NRA National Precision Pistol Championship.

Next up for the 2025 NRA National Matches will be the National Smallbore Championships, also at the Cardinal Shooting Center. Dates for Smallbore are July 20-29.

Be on the lookout for a full match report from the 2025 NRA National Precision Pistol Championships in a future issue of the digital magazine.