By Kalin Krohe, Panhandle Post
On April 11 Shelby Carr received the top honor at the Nebraska American Legion District 4 Convention held at the American Legion Post 10 in Morrill by out shooting 34 other qualified competitors.
Nebraska Department American Legion Senior Vice Commander Doub Frahm presented her with The Sons of the American Legion Detachment of Nebraska Sport Shooter State Champion 2021 trophy. Carr also received a certificate from American Legion National Commander James W. Oxford.
American Legion Post 7 Commander Steve Stanec presented Carr with the American Legion Marksmanship Gold Medal Award. Stanec also presented a certificate for successfully completing the first round of the 2021 American Legion Junior 3-Position Shooter Air Rifle Tournament qualifications held in Alliance on January 16. Carr had a score of 539 out of a possible 600 points.
"She was also presented with the Distinguished Rifleman Badge that was created by the War Department in 1884 respectively to recognize and reward members of the U. S. Army for Excellencein-Competition (EIC) with their service rifle," Stanec said. "In 1926 civilians were authorized to participate in the program. Distinguished Badges are awarded when competitors accrue a minimum of 30 credit points earned in EIC matches. After attaining 30 points, Shelby has earned her Junior Marksmanship Badge. She received points attending Civilian Marksmanship Program National Finals, 4-H National Finals as well as many other competitions."