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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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