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Gallery
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Stages
Stages ranged from IDPA and USPSA match-type arrangements to action shotgun matches.
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Equipment
All equipment was provided for competition, so tuned race guns or custom handloads couldn't help.
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Peacemaker National Training Center's president Cole McCullough
Peacemaker National Training Center's president Cole McCullough demonstrates one of the ArmaLite rifles to be used in the competition.
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US Army Marksmanship Unit competitor Daniel Horner
US Army Marksmanship Unit competitor Daniel Horner was the overall winner, with winning performances across all disciplines.
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Side Match with SilencerCo Suppressors
SilencerCo supplied the suppressors for a side match that featured GlockWorks tuned 9 mm pistols.
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Competitors
Competitors were given the opportunity to handle the firearms and optics prior to shooting.
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Alexander Arms' new Ulfberht .338 Lapua Mag. semi-automatic rifle
Alexander Arms' new Ulfberht .338 Lapua Mag. semi-automatic rifle ruled the long-range side match.
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Lady Champion Lena Miculek
Lady Champion Lena Miculek runs the NRA Action Rifle Stage, one of twelve challenging stages in the match.
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