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Bryan Scott On Earning His Distinguished Rifleman Badge: ‘I Just Like Competing’

Bryan Scott of Clyde, Ohio, recently earned the Distinguished Rifleman Badge for excellence in marksmanship competition.

New Distinguished Marksman Badge For Disabled Competitive Shooters

CMP’s Distinguished Marksmanship Badge is for disabled shooters that display excellence in marksmanship competition.

Going Distinguished

As far back as 1884, excellence in shooting sports has been recognized with the “crown jewel” of marksmanship awards—the Distinguished designation.

Steven Reiter Joins Quadruple Distinguished Shooter Club

The former U.S. Army Reserve Pistol Team member adds to his extensive list of accomplishments.

Distinguished Marksmanship Legacy: The Ohlinger Family

For this family, the National Matches are a place where dreams come true and memories are made, spanning across generations. And they aren’t done yet

David Lange Lands Two More Distinguished Badges

Top pistol shooter David Lange this year earned Distinguished Air Pistol and Revolver Badge No. 1s

At Age 75, Ken Blaedel Earns Distinguished Rifleman Badge, Finishes 15-Year Quest

Ken Blaedel of California is only one of a handful of marksmen over the age of 70 to earn a Distinguished Rifle badge in the history of the shooting sports.

All About Junior Distinguished Badges

Distinguished Badges give everyone something to work towards—they are not easy to earn. The requirements are attainable, but also difficult—so the badge represents a lot of hard work.

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