The 2008 USA Shooting National Championships for Rifle/Pistol came to a close today with Matt Emmons earning his third national title of the competition, taking first place in the Men’s 3 Position Rifle event.
Emmons, from Browns Mills, N.J., a 2004 Olympian and 2008 Olympic team member, finished on top with final of 101.1 and a total score of 2455.1. Earlier in the competition, Emmons also claimed the Men’s Air Rifle and Men’s 3 Position Rifle titles.
Jamie Beyerle won the Women’s 3 Position Rifle title. Beyerle, of Lebanon, Pennsylvania, was the 2007 National Champion in Women’s 3 Position and is a 2008 U.S. Olympic team member.
The 2008 USA Shooting National Championships for Rifle and Pistol were held at Ft. Benning’s International Shooting Complex and ran through July 5.
Complete Rifle/Pistol National Championship results are available on www.usashooting.org.
