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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.

David Lange Lands Two More Distinguished Badges

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

Legends: Greg Connor 1937-2022

Distinguished USMC Rifleman and former NRA Silhouette Manager Greg Connor sadly passed away on April 11, 2022 at the age of 84

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.

Texas Junior Shooter Charisma Owen: ‘I Love How We Become A Family On The Line’

For Charisma Owen, the opportunity to shoot the John C. Garand match the first time this summer was one she didn’t plan to miss.

To Be On The Range With Friends

After being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, one shooter overcame unique challenges in pursuit of becoming Distinguished

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

Gunpowder In Their Blood: Four Generations Of George Van Orden

100 years of service—all four exceptional Marines named George Van Orden.

Steven Reiter Joins Quadruple Distinguished Shooter Club

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

Going Distinguished

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

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