2024 Bickar Memorial

The Ohio Triple Crown is a three match aggregate match derived from the top three 2700 matches in the state of Ohio!

First is the cardinal 4 Gun Showdown July 7th-10th. This match is located at the new Cardinal Shooting Center in Marengo, Ohio. The Cardinal Center opened its doors in 2005 as a shotgun facility and now boasts the this largest trap line in the United States.

Over the past 5 years under two time National Pistol Champion Jim Henderson’s management, Cardinal has built several new pistol ranges and plans for the largest pistol facility in the United States. Currently Cardinal has 100 covered pistol firing points with concrete walkways.

Next is the time honored Frank J. Bickar Memorial July 12th-14th. This match has been held at the Canton McKinley Rifle and Pistol Club for decades.

Competitors have been coming to this match for as long as most can remember. The camaraderie during shooting events and delicious dinners make this match a must for competitors. Canton-McKinley, with it’s 86 firing points, has been the mainstay of precision pistol shooting and plans to continue.

Finally, the newest and soon to be the largest 2700 match, and the final leg of the Triple Crown will be the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s “Match Gun” 2700. This three plus day match, at the historic ranges of Camp Perry, will follow the traditions of the past and add a few new opportunities for competitors. Starting July 14th and running through July 21st. The CMP has stepped up. listened, and has given the competitors what they have asked for.

Stay tuned for the details, and start making your plans and reservations now for the new and exciting annual pistol shooting sabbatical that is The Ohio Triple Crown!

-Cardinal Shooting Center 

 Jim Henderson- [email protected] 

www.thecardinalcenter.com

-Canton Mckinley Rifle and Pistol Club

  Ken Pifer, President

www.cantonmckinleyriflepistol.org

Civilian Marksmanship Program

www.thecmp.org