FRI | JUNE 20, 2025

Brownells sadly announces the death of long-time family patriarch Frank Brownell, who successively held the positions of President, CEO, and Chairman of the Board at Brownells. Frank passed away in Grinnell, Iowa on June 18, 2025, after a lengthy illness. He was six days shy of his 86th birthday.

Team Ruger continues to deliver outstanding performances across multiple shooting disciplines, further proving the accuracy, durability and competitive edge of Ruger® firearms. Over the past several weeks, Team Ruger competitors have claimed top finishes at major events nationwide.

The impressive lineup of Team Winchester and Team White Flyer shooters claimed five, top three finishes at the 2025 National Sporting Clays Association (NSCA) Northeast Regional held at the Cardinal Shooting Center in Marengo, Ohio.

Congratulations to Team Lapua’s Brandon Green on scoring a 2395-189X, placing him on the podium at the 2025 NRA Mid-Range Nationals with a second-place finish.

Team Lapua's own Cathy Winstead-Severin showcased her exceptional shooting skills, claiming first place at the challenging Iron Man Silhouette Championship held in Missoula, Montana, on June 7-8. Winstead-Severin emerged victorious from a field of top-tier competitors, proving her mastery in the demanding discipline of metallic silhouette rifle shooting.

Adrenaline Research Labs will be in attendance at the 2025 Oklahoma Full Auto Shoot and Trade Show, happening June 21st and 22nd in Wyandotte, Oklahoma.

SLG2, Inc. will be making a stop with its Shoot Like A Girl experience at Cabela’s in Post Falls, Idaho, on Saturday, June 28, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, June 29, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This interactive event offers a welcoming and safe environment designed to introduce women and their families to the exciting world of shooting sports, focusing on safety, responsibility and empowerment.

Target Sports USA announced Jose Diaz Hernandez as their new Director of Information Technology. Jose served as a U.S. Army Reserve Military Police Sergeant and has more than 20 years of IT leadership across logistics, e-commerce, and high-volume operations.

Henry Holsters announced the launch of its latest innovation: the AR Mag Carrier with LINK AR Attachment System. The carrier comes equipped with the LINK AR Attachment System, a revolutionary mounting solution that enhances modularity.

DeSantis Gunhide adds fitment for the Springfield Hellcat OSP to the Hidden Truth. The #160, Hidden Truth, is an appendix holster with integral Mag Pouch.

Discrete security that is out of sight and utilizes unused space descibes how SnapSafe uses innovative thinking to provide a superior safe option. SnapSafe Under Bed Safes secure larger firearms, ammunition, and valuables, allowing quick and convenient slide-out access.

Discrete security that is out of sight and utilizes unused space descibes how SnapSafe uses innovative thinking to provide a superior safe option. SnapSafe Under Bed Safes secure larger firearms, ammunition, and valuables, allowing quick and convenient slide-out access.

Every year, DSC funds projects and initiatives in support of its mission of Conservation, Education and Advocacy through the DSC Grant program. This year’s grant submission deadline is July 1, for the initial round of grants.

Once again, Birchwood Casey has earned multiple Gold Awards in the Shooting Target category from the Shooting Sports Retailer and Tactical Retailer Choice Awards. Since 1948, Birchwood Casey has been trusted by shooters as the premier provider of shooting targets, gear and accessories tailored to training with firearms.

NSSF®, in partnership with the National Sporting Clays Association (NSCA) and the National Skeet Shooting Association (NSSA), announces the release of a new educational content series designed to help new and non-traditional shooters confidently get started in shotgun sports.

On the night of Saturday, June 14th, a fire broke out at a VIKTOS warehouse located off Foster Avenue in Janesville, Wisconsin. The facility, which housed VIKTOS’ photo studio, trade show displays, and select product assets, sustained significant damage. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.

Meprolight announced its sponsorship of Nate Schmidt, a 19-year-old competitive shooter from Greenwood, Indiana, who has rapidly earned national recognition for his skill and dedication.

Maryland delegates from both sides of the aisle attended an afternoon of education, target shooting and fun on June 16 at the Loch Raven Skeet and Trap Center in Phoenix, Maryland. Hosted by sporting industry professionals, the event was organized to help attendees better understand the relationship between shooting sports retailers, manufacturers and recreational shooters.

Gun Owners of America (GOA) is calling on Congress to stand firm in support of Section 70436 of H.R. 1—the “One Big Beautiful Bill”—which would fully repeal the unconstitutional excise taxes on suppressors, short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns, and any other weapons under the National Firearms Act of 1934 (NFA).

Firearms Policy Coalition announced that Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has signed FPC-supported House Bill 407, which repeals residency restrictions and expands access to the right to bear arms in the state. HB 407 is a legislative response to an FPC right-to-carry lawsuit, Mate v. Wescott, that was filed as part of FPC’s work to eliminate unconstitutional residency requirements throughout the United States.

The Firearms Policy Coalition praised the filing of an important “friend-of-the-court” brief by the United States Department of Justice in support of FPC’s lawsuit challenging the Illinois Protect Illinois Communities Act, which bans so-called “assault weapons” and “high-capacity magazines”, all constitutionally protected arms. The DOJ brief urges the Seventh Circuit to uphold FPC’s victory at the district court and marks a critical step in fulfilling President Trump’s commitment to protect Americans’ fundamental right to keep and bear arms.

Redding Reloading Equipment introduces a significant expansion to the Premium Die Set and Premium Deluxe Die Set product lines, including over (70) of the most popular cartridges in the industry today. Branded as Premium Die Sets, these offerings include a carbide expander button as well as precision micrometers.

ELEY has released a brand-new series of educational how-to videos, now available exclusively on the ELEY VIP App. Designed for shooters who are serious about their success, the series shares the knowledge behind ELEY’s world-renowned precision and performance.

Vortex Optics now offers the Defender reflex optic, the Defender-CCW, the Defender-ST and the Defender-XL, in tan for users who prefer that color.

CzechPoint offers a line of 7.62 & 5.56 pistols. Available with or without a pistol brace, the VZ 58 platform uses a short-stoke gas piston, with less reciprocating mass and less felt recoil.

Rapid Air Worx (RAW) announced the launch of the RAW Pump Action Kit. This innovative accessory converts RAW’s sidelever platforms into fast-cycling, pump-action rifles—providing hunters and competitive shooters with rapid follow-up capability without sacrificing RAW’s renowned precision.

Christensen Arms announces the release of the Evoke rifle chambered in the powerful 450 Bushmaster cartridge. This exciting addition to the Evoke line brings cutting-edge design and performance to hunters, particularly in states where straight-wall cartridges are now legal for whitetail deer hunting.

Winchester, The American Legend, will be featured once again on the No. 3 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet during The Great American Getaway 400 on Sunday, June 22 at Pocono Raceway.
 

FEATURE

This year the CMP Eastern Games at Camp Butner had just under 450 competitors from 33 states that competed in a variety of events including pistol, rimfire sporter, highpower and long range.

After arriving and checking in with Christina, getting firearms inspected by Rob, and shopping at the store with Melissa, competitors are ready to get settled and head over to the range. On the way to the firing line, they drive through the shadow of the iconic Camp Butner water tower, pass by a row of quonset huts, drive down a dirt road that kicks up dust even at the slowest speeds, and arrive at the range to get settled in for a full day of competitions.

Daniel and James McAllister pose for a photo with their rimfire sporter medals.

By the time the week is over, everyone’s car and belongings are covered with a thin layer of dirt, an unintentional souvenir that reminds you of the fun, camaraderie and competition even after returning home from North Carolina.

Members from the CMP Board of directors were present at Eastern Games this year including Gerald O’Keefe (Chairman & CEO), Carmen Allegra (Vice Chairman), Launi Meili (Secretary), Regina Chavis (Board Member), and Dan Durben (Board Member). They presented awards at one of the ceremonies; a welcome treat for the accomplished competitors. Jerry and Carmen even entered the Vintage Sniper Team match under the team name “Chairmen of the Boom” and earned bronze medals with a score of 366-6X.

CMP Board members from left to right Regina Chavis, Carmen Allegra, Gerald O’Keefe, Launi Meili, and Dan Durben.

At each of CMP’s matches, you’ll find Small Arms Firing School available to anyone over the age of 12. The training includes a classroom portion followed by coached practice on the range, rounded out with the completion of an EIC match. Hosting this event is one of the best ways to preserve the sport by generating interest introducing new people to the magic!

This year we had 70 participants combined for pistol & rifle. The top 10% from each EIC match were awarded their first four leg points towards their distinguished badges. This year's deserving winners were Wayne Marcelli and SSG Ryan Carter, USA for pistol, and SFC Justin Neely, USA, SGT Ngawang Tsering, USA and Eric Stiffler for rifle. Congratulations to all and good luck on embarking on your distinguished badge journey!

Rob Coppock checks rifles and weighs triggers at check in.

Keith Schacle had a fantastic showing in the three gun and four gun aggregates, winning both. He shot a 288-9X in the Garand Match, a 285-6X in the Springfield Match, a 288-11X in the Vintage Military Match, and a 290-9X in the Modern Military Match. His total four gun aggregate score was 1,151-35X, just four points shy of the previous record set in 2023 by none other than himself!

Speaking of records, there were a few other records that were broken this year. Greg Ficklin scored a 296-6X in the Garand Match, breaking Dennis DeMille’s previous record set in 2012 (295-6X). Cody Kornegay and Ryan Brady of team “Shenanigans” shot a 395-24X in the vintage sniper team semi- automatic Match surpassing team “Williams-Betzold” record set in 2018 (376-8X). Lastly, John Hawes set a new record for rimfire sporter tactical with a score of 596-39X beating William Schachle’s record set in 2015 (596-37X).

There were six individuals who earned their CMP Master Marksman Medals during the Eastern Games Matches. The CMP and the Garand Collector’s Association joined forces to dream up this program just over one year ago. Marksmen must earn points at designated CMP events, and after earning 40 overall points, they receive their medal! Join us in congratulating the newest Master Marksmen:

  • Badge #42 Eric Stiffler, Panama City, FL
  • Badge #43 Doug Armstrong, Lexington, NC
  • Badge #44 David Cain, Carlisle, PA
  • Badge #45 Robert Zielinski, Penfield, NY
  • Badge #46 David Hazel, Hudson, MA
  • Badge#47 John Murphy, Milford, NH
CMP continues to use electronic targets for all highpower and long-range events at Eastern Games. Below, a coach gives direction to a small arms firing school student. The one-on-one instruction is the best way to safely learn marksmanship.

In the pistol competitions, Daniel Kupar dominated the any sights category in the Pistol 2700 Aggregate with a score of 2,563-95X. SFC Ryan Adams won metallic sights for the same match with his score of 2,513-59X. Martha Hall took first place for .22 only with her score of 2,433-51X.

Victor Betzold continually proves himself to be a “jack of all trades” apparently mastering them all, winning several categories including rimfire sporter T-Class, military & police service pistol, carbine, and long range day 2. His scores were 588-33X, 365-6X, 359-3X and 397-23X respectively. Betzold also took second place in the long range aggregate, trailing just one point behind the winner SSG Logan Frost, who had a score of 793-36X.

Tim Bloss beat out his father Roger in the long range day 1 and day 2 competition for AR Tactical scoring 393-21X and 396-20X. Roger Boss was close behind in second place on day one and third place on day two.

Lastly, after 3 days of highpower competition on range 4 the CMP 2400 Overall Aggregate winners were SSG Jarrod Mcgaffic, USA for service rifle (2,370-98X) and Christopher Blankenship for Match Rifle (2,378-118X).

We cannot thank the North Carolina National Guard enough for the use of their facilities year after year, the CMP staff for facilitating the events, the volunteers who generously dedicate their time, and the competitors for showing up, year after year, bringing friends and keeping this event alive and fun!

Please join us next year for the Eastern Games at Camp Butner: May 2nd- 10th.

Kurt Hamlin (above) fires during slowfire on the pistol range. Below, a pistol competitor notes his scores and attaches a clean target between firing.

See below for results:

Mid-Range 3x600

  • Match Rifle: Jerrel Neuhaus, 74, Berrnie, MO, 598-30X
  • Service Rifle: SP4 Zevin Linse, USA, 22, Columbus, GA, 597-28X
  • F-Open: Ronald Turkett, 68, West Columbia, SC, 592-20X
  • F T/R: Jerry St. John, 72, North Vernon, IN, 575-10X
  • AR Tactical: Terrence McCoy, 70, Kensington, MD, 593-28X
  • Palma: SSG Verne Conant, USA, 28, Cataula, GA, 597-33X

Garand Match: Overall: David (Greg) Ficklin, 59, Spartanburg, SC, 296-6X *New Record

Springfield Match: Overall: CW04 Brian Turlington, USCG, 47, Goose Creek, SC, 286-8X

Vintage Military Match: Keith Schachle, 66, Jasper, GA, 288-11X

Three Gun Aggregate: Keith Schacle, 66, Jasper, GA, 861-26X

Modern Military Match: Overall: Thomas Morley, 64, Washington, PA, 295-14X

Four Gun Aggregate: Keith Schachle, 66, Jasper, GA, 1151-35X

Unlimited Garand Match: TSgt Christopher DeForge, USAF, 38, Tampa, FL, 275-4X

William Thomas takes aim down range while the scorer looks on.

Rimfire Sporter Match

  • O-Class: Daniel Fergus, 25, High Point, NC, 579-13X
  • T-Class: Victor Betzold, 70, Bel Air, MD, 588-33X
  • Tactical: John Hawes, 41, Waynesboro, PA, 596-39X *New Record

CMP As Issued 1911 Pistol Match: Overall: CWO4 Brian Turlington, USCG, 47, Goose Creek, SC, 373-9X

Military & Police Service Pistol Match: Overall: Victor Betzold, 70, Bel Air, MD, 365-6X

Revolver Pistol EIC: Donald Dixon, 78, Fairfax, VA, 348-6X

CMP .22 Rimfire Pistol EIC Match: Douglas Armstrong, 65, Lexington, NC, 283-3X

Pistol EIC Match: SFC Ryan Adams, USA, 36, Cameron, NC, 269-6X

.22 Rimfire 900 Aggregate

  • Any Sights: Daniel Kupar, 67, Whitehall, PA, 863-36X
  • Metallic Sights: SFC Ryan Adams, USA, 36, Cameron, NC, 860-32X
  • .22 only: William Trowell, 61, Raleigh, NC, 838-21X

Center Fire 900 Aggregate

  • Any Sights: Daniel Kupar, 67, Whitehall, PA, 844-25X
  • Metallic Sights: SFC Ryan Adams, USA, 36, Cameron, NC, 824-9X
  • .22 only: William Trowell, 61, Raleigh, NC, 835-18X

.45 Pistol 900 Aggregate

  • Any Sights: Daniel Kupar, 67, Whitehall, PA, 856-34X
  • Metallic Sights: SFC Ryan Adams, USA, 36, Cameron, NC, 829-18X
  • .22 only: Martha Hall, 34, Colorado Springs, CO, 804-11X

Match Pistol 2700 Aggregate

  • Any Sights: Daniel Kupar, 67, Whitehall, PA, 2,563-95X
  • Metallic Sights: SFC Ryan Adams, USA, 36, Cameron, NC, 2,513-59X
  • .22 only: Martha Hall, 34, Colorado Springs, CO, 2,433-51X

Overall Individual Pistol Aggregate: Overall: CWO4 Brian Turlington, USCG, 47, Goose Creek, SC, 1,546-20X

Carbine Match: Overall: Victor Betzold, 70, Bel Air, MD, 359-3X

Competitors on the line for the vintage sniper team match.

Vintage Sniper Team

  • Manual: Hard Leg VI, 393-18X
    • Terrence McCoy, 70, Kensington, MD, 199-11X
    • Joseph McDonald, 64, Milton, DE, 194-7X
  • Semi-Automatic: Shenanigans, 395-24X *New Record
    • Cody Kornegay, 34, Seffner, FL, 198-14X
    • Ryan Brady, 44, Dade City, FL, 197-10X
  • Vietnam: Dan & Shawn Show, 399-29X
    • Shawn Risdon, 58, Inman, SC, 200-18X
    • Daniel Henk, 76 Tryon, NC,199-11X

Vintage Sniper Team Individual: Shawn Risdon, 58, Inman, SC, 200-18X

Long Range Day 1

  • Service Rifle: SSG Shane Butler, USA, 34, Fortson, GA, 388-9X
  • Match Rifle: SSG Logan Frost, USA, 33, Phenix City, AL, 397-20X
  • Palma Rifle: SSG Verne Conant, USA, 28, Cataula, GA, 389-11X
  • F-Class: Roger Powell, 76, Hendersonville, NC, 373-5X
  • F T/R: William Thomas, 69, Chesapeake, VA, 356-5X
  • AR Tactical: Tim Bloss, 49, Keyser, WV, 393-21X

Long Range Day 2

  • Service Rifle: SP4 Adam Fitzpatrick, USA, 29, Columbus, GA, 397-18X
  • Match Rifle: Victor Betzold, 70, Bel Air, MD, 397-23X
  • Palma Rifle: Brandon Green, 40, Box Springs, GA, 397-21X
  • F-Class: Roger Powell, 76, Hendersonville, NC, 386-13X
  • F T/R: David Ferrer, 65, Caguas, PR, 378-5X
  • AR Tactical: Tim Bloss, 396-20X Roger Bloss 387-12X (3rd)

Long Range Aggregate: SSG Logan Frost, USA, 33, Phenix City, AL, 793-36X

Jerry O’Keefe, Brian Williams, and Carmen Allegra pose for a photo during vintage sniper team match.

CMP 4-Man Team Match

  • Service Rifle: USAMU Fitzpatrick, 1,986-86X
    • SP4 Zevin Linse, USA, 22, Columbus, GA, 498-25X
    • SSG Jarrod Mcgaffic, USA, 34, Fort Benning, GA, 497-20X
    • SP4 Dustin Carr, USA, 23, Phenix City, AL, 497-19X
    • SSG Jared Desrosiers, USA, 28, Smiths Station, AL, 494-22X
  • Match Rifle: VFB, 1,957-75X
    • Brandon Green, 40, Box Springs, GA, 497-32X
    • Christopher Blankenship, 44, Holly Ridge, NC, 487-18X
    • Jerrel Neuhaus, 74, Berrnie, MO, 487-12X
    • SFC Dwayne Lewis, 59, Greenville, SC, 486-13X

CMP 4-Man Team Individual: SP4 Zevin Linse, USA, 22, Columbus, GA, 498-25X

CMP HP Rifle Day 1

  • Civilian Service Rifle: Daniel Duitsman, 50, Fredericksburg, VA, 787-29X
  • Military Service Rifle: SP4 Zevin Linse, USA, 22, Columbus, GA, 793-37X
  • Civilian Match Rifle: Brandon Green, 40, Box Springs, GA, 797-44X

CMP HP Rifle Day 2

  • Civilian Service Rifle: Daniel Duitsman, 50, Fredericksburg, VA, 785-30X
  • Military Service Rifle: SFC Alexander Deal, 37, Midland, GA,USA, 792-36X
  • Civilian Match Rifle: Christopher Blankenship, 44, Holly Ridge, NC, 797-42X

CMP HP Rifle Day 3

  • Civilian Service Rifle: Daniel Duitsman, 50, Fredericksburg, VA, 781-22X
  • Military Service Rifle: SSG Jarrod Mcgaffic, 34, Fort Benning, GA, 794-34X
  • Civilian Match Rifle: Christopher Blankenship, 44, Holly Ridge, NC, 790-37X

CMP 2400 Overall Aggregate

  • Service Rifle: SSG Jarrod Mcgaffic, USA, 34, Fort Benning, GA, 2,370-98X
  • Match Rifle: Christopher Blankenship, 44, Holly Ridge, NC, 2,378-118X

CMP EIC Service Rifle Match: Elijah Edwards, 25, Columbus, MS, 494-19X

– Jennifer Green, CMP Contributor

For a complete list of results, visit the CMP Competition Tracker page at https://ct.thecmp.org/EasterGames25Results.
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