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4 Guns, 12 Days, 25 Matches: 2024 National Matches & Triple Crown Recap

JaredAF
Published on July 28, 2024
Category: Range & Competition
Duration: 48:53

This video provides a comprehensive recap of the speaker's experience at the 2024 National Matches and Ohio Triple Crown. It details the journey to earning Distinguished Pistol and Rifle badges, highlighting the competitive shooting events, personal goals, and the generosity of the shooting community. The speaker shares insights into the scoring systems, match strategies, and the mental discipline required for success in Bullseye pistol shooting.

Tags

Distinguished Pistol Badge
Distinguished Rifle Badge
CMP National Matches
Ohio Triple Crown
Bullseye Pistol
Service Pistol
22 EIC
Revolver EIC
Camp Perry
Cardinal Shooting Center
Frank J. Bard Memorial
Excellence in Competition

Quick Summary

The Ohio Triple Crown is a series of three major shooting events: Cardinal Shooting Center, Frank J. Bard Memorial, and the National Pistol Matches at Camp Perry. Earning a Distinguished Pistol Badge requires accumulating 30 points through Excellence in Competition (EIC) matches, where performance is ranked against other non-distinguished shooters.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Ohio Triple Crown Recap
  2. 00:51Goal: Distinguished Rifle and Pistol Badges
  3. 01:44Background: Commercial Fishing and Early Shooting Events
  4. 03:01Talladega 600: First Distinguished Rifle Points
  5. 04:00How to Earn Distinguished Badges
  6. 04:45Talladega 600: M9 SAFS Class and First Pistol Points
  7. 05:44First Bullseye Match: .22 EIC
  8. 06:08Types of Distinguished Pistol Badges
  9. 07:37Decision to Focus on Bullseye Pistol
  10. 08:05Acquiring Bullseye Pistols: Hammerli 208, Sig P210, S&W K38
  11. 08:46Talladega Spring Classic: Earning Points
  12. 09:42Texas State Championships: More Points Earned
  13. 11:15Goals for the Ohio Triple Crown
  14. 12:10Journey to Cardinal Shooting Center
  15. 13:13Cardinal: Free Pistol Match with Hammerli 208
  16. 14:44Match Structure: 900 Aggregate and EIC
  17. 15:16Cardinal: .22 EIC and a 10-Point Leg
  18. 16:01Decision to Shoot Centerfire and .45
  19. 17:06Cardinal: Revolver and Service Pistol Matches Cancelled
  20. 18:08Cardinal: Service Pistol 900 Match
  21. 18:59Journey to Frank J. Bard Memorial Matches (Canton)
  22. 19:30Canton: .22 Day and Earning the .22 Distinguished Badge
  23. 20:53Canton: Center Fire Day and Revolver Match Pressure
  24. 22:06Canton Revolver Match: Securing a 10-Point Leg
  25. 23:04Canton Evenings: Socials and Hospitality
  26. 24:12Canton: Borrowing a .45 and Service Pistol EIC
  27. 25:07Distinguished Service Pistol Achieved
  28. 25:12Goals for Camp Perry: Distinguished Revolver and President's Hundred
  29. 26:04Arrival at Camp Perry and Lodging
  30. 26:52Borrowing an Accuracy X 1911 for Camp Perry
  31. 27:15Camp Perry: Advanced Small Arms Firing School
  32. 28:10Camp Perry: First Shot Ceremony
  33. 28:31Camp Perry: First Air Pistol Match Experience
  34. 29:41Camp Perry: Pistol Warm-up Match in High Winds
  35. 31:12Camp Perry: Second Air Pistol Match and Improvement
  36. 32:48Camp Perry: .22 Day and Iron Sight Division Win
  37. 33:52Camp Perry: Team Matches and .22 EIC
  38. 34:41Camp Perry: Center Fire Day and Borrowed 1911
  39. 35:12Camp Perry: Revolver Match - Earning Distinguished Revolver Badge
  40. 39:11Camp Perry: .45 Day and Reloads
  41. 40:30Camp Perry Awards: Distinguished Badges Received
  42. 41:35Camp Perry: Saturday - President's Pistol Match
  43. 42:46Camp Perry: National Trophy Team Match
  44. 43:40Camp Perry Award Ceremony: Pinning Badges
  45. 44:21Camp Perry Socializing and Departure
  46. 44:35Camp Perry Commercial Row and CMP Store
  47. 44:56Overall Experience and Recommendation
  48. 46:24Future Goals: Practice and Improvement
  49. 47:20Thanks to the Community
  50. 47:44Upcoming Videos and Pointers Received
  51. 48:12Camp Perry Haul and Final Thoughts

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Ohio Triple Crown in shooting?

The Ohio Triple Crown is a series of three major shooting events in Ohio: the Cardinal Shooting Center matches, the Frank J. Bard Memorial matches in Canton, and the National Pistol Matches at Camp Perry. It culminates the competitive shooting season for many participants.

How does one earn a Distinguished Pistol Badge?

To earn a Distinguished Pistol Badge, a shooter must accumulate 30 points by placing in Excellence in Competition (EIC) matches. Points are awarded based on rank and the number of non-distinguished competitors, with 'legs' of 4, 6, 8, or 10 points available.

What are the different types of Distinguished Pistol Badges?

There are three types of Distinguished Pistol Badges: the original Service Pistol badge (for semi-automatics like 1911s and M9s), the Distinguished .22 Badge for .22 rimfire pistols, and the newer Distinguished Revolver Badge for revolvers.

What is the significance of the President's Hundred tab at Camp Perry?

The President's Hundred tab is awarded to the top 100 competitors in the President's Pistol Match at Camp Perry. Earning this tab signifies a high level of skill and performance in one of the most prestigious pistol competitions held annually.

What advice does the speaker give for improving in Bullseye pistol shooting?

The speaker emphasizes the need for consistent practice, especially focusing on timed and rapid-fire stages, and consistently managing recoil. While long-line accuracy is important, improving speed and consistency in faster stages is key to winning matches.

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