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Gallery
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Opening ceremony
The opening ceremonies of the National Police Shooting Championships honored the men and women who serve and protect the American and International public.
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Revolver Matches
In the revolver matches, competitors shoot in the prone, sitting and standing positions at a variety of distances. Here they are sitting to shoot at 50 yards.
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Semi-Auto 1500
Members of the U.S. Border Patrol shooting the 25-yard stage of the Semi-Auto 1500 Match.
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International Competitors
Fifteen foreign countries were represented at this year’s National Police Shooting Championships. Here is one of the German teams before a match.
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R. Lee Ermey
R. Lee Ermey stopped by the NRA booth to visit with the Eddie Eagle crew.
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Tactical Rifle
An officer prepares to conduct a room entry on the rifle course during the Tactical Police Competition. In the Tactical matches, scenarios are based around real-world police situations.
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Tactical Pistol
Lt. Col. Jason Beers, USAF, moving through one of the handgun stages during the Tactical Police Competition.
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Tactical Shotgun
An officer reloads from cover while observing for threats in the shotgun stage of the Tactical Police Competition.
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Vadasz Group
Robert Vadasz with the U.S. Border Patrol takes down his 12-shot group.
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Open Class Winners
Stephanie Diaz of the L.A. Police Department and Robert Vadasz with the U.S. Border Patrol were the overall winners in the Open Class 3000.
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