Feb 02, 2022

Carr competes in National Jr. Air Rifle Tournament

Posted Feb 02, 2022 6:23 PM
Photo by : Steve Stanec
Photo by : Steve Stanec

By: Mike Glesinger

Alliance High School Freshman Ashley Carr,  recently competed in the 1st round of qualification for the American Legion 2022 Junior Air Rifle National Tournament. 

The competitors fire 20 record shots in 20 minutes from the prone position,  20 record shots in 25 minutes from the standing position and 20 record shots in 20 minutes from the kneeling position.   The targets are 10 meters from the firing line and the shooters use a .177 caliber air rifle.   Ashley scored a total of 517 points out of a possible 600.  Ashley has been competing in the American Legion Air Rifle competition for 2 years.  She is a member of the Box Butte County  Guns R Us  4-H Club and is the daughter of Kari and Josh Carr of Alliance. 

Thanks to:  Steve Stanec, Alliance American Legion Post #7 Commander