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Competitors’ Corner: April 2020

Highlights from the April 2020 issue of Shooting Sports USA, the NRA’s competitive shooting journal.

Versacarry Converts Production Facility To Make Face Masks And Shields For Medical Workers

Versacarry will begin shipping face masks and face shields shortly, with weekly output expected at 20,000 each

Tokyo Olympics' Coronavirus Delay May Cost IOC And Japan Billions

The postponement could cost a staggering $6 billion. Both the Japanese Government and the IOC would share the bill.

Postponed Tokyo Olympics Face Belt-Tightening Amid Rising Costs

Tokyo Olympics organizers and the IOC have been forced to cut hospitality extras and other amenities out of next year's postponed Games.

Japan, IOC Battle Over Massive Cost For Tokyo Olympics Postponement

IOC officials and Tokyo organizers are at odds over who will pay the bill for additional expenses involved with postponing the Games.

BREAKING: 2020 CMP Rifle, Pistol Championships Canceled

The 2020 CMP summer championships at Camp Perry have been canceled, but according a press release, apparently 2021 is still a go. The CMP says they "were unable to come up with a manner in which we could safely produce the Matches."

BREAKING: NRA Cancels 2020 National Rifle & Pistol Championships

Due to the thread of coronavirus (Covid-19), the NRA Championships at Camp Atterbury scheduled for this summer have been canceled.

Update: NRA Suspends All Sanctioned Matches Through June

Due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, the NRA is suspending all sanctioned matches through June 30. This is after the previous March announcement that suspended matches through April 30.

Smith & Wesson Producing Face Shields With 3D Printers

Smith & Wesson has taken a variety of measures to support employees and the local community during the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.

Lapua Ohio Rimfire Performance Center Re-Opens

The company is eager to have shooters see the recently opened facility, and are taking precautions to keep everyone there safe.

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