Junior Air Pistol

Based upon the success of the Junior Olympic 3P air rifle teams and the fact that we already had experienced adult pistol shooters for coaches, it was decided in 2004 to develop an air pistol program. With help from the National Rifle Association (NRA), the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP), Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA), and the support of Christian Liberty Academy (CLA) through the use of their facility, we established a 5 position air pistol range just for the junior shooters and acquire match quality equipment. This allows juniors a chance to be competitive as soon as they started to develop their skills. Soon after we started our air pistol program USA Shooting and the NRA started a new air pistol program for juniors called Progressive Position Pistol (PPP). This program is a perfect fit for AIAC because it allows juniors 10 yrs old and up to learn the basics of pistol shooting and compete in matches without having to hold the air pistol with only one hand. The success of our program showed when in 2005 the AIAC junior pistol team won the qualifying match that earned them the honor of representing the state of Illinois in the 2005 National Progressive Position Air Pistol Championship in Bowling Green Kentucky.

National Progressive Position Air Pistol Championship
Coach Don Weber, James Stack, Katie Dorn, Gabe Thompson

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