“Tag: women”

Whereas many might think of the Army Marksmanship Unit (AMU) in terms of the world’s toughest men, it also trains steely-eyed women champions.

Shooting since the she was 11, this quick study won the Women’s 50m Rifle 3-Position Junior Olympic National Championship at the age of 14 and never looked back.

I started shooting because I was afraid of guns. That’s the first thing I tell someone who is a little nervous at first. I always get the “you’ve got to be kidding” look. No, you don’t have to start young. No, you don’t have to grow up with guns. Yes, it’s okay to be a little nervous/excited your first time holding a shotgun.

The U.S. Olympic Shooting Team leaves Rio having secured three prized possessions courtesy of three talented women.

High Lady at the well known as the world’s most prestigious pistol championship—the original competitive shooting money match

In no particular order, a list of the greatest female shooters in competitive shooting today

Cost of admission is $39 for ladies 17 and older, and $19 for ladies 16 and under. Fees include coverage of air rifle/air pistol rentals, ammunition, lunch, snacks and NRA Women On Target filled resource bag.

The Team SIG shooter dominated several matches in 2017, including the NRA World Shooting Championship, USPSA Optics Nationals and the IPSC Rifle World Shoot in Russia

Rhode finished qualification in first place, five targets ahead of her nearest competitor with 122 hits