The Jamaica Rifle Association successfully staged the USPSA Grand Prix series, showcasing talent across five divisions. Ryan Bramwell, Anthony Johnson, and Alvin Amore led their respective categories, while Chris Hart excelled in Carry Optics. The JRA prepares for future competitions, including the world shoot and Panama Open, emphasizing growth in the sport.
The Jamaica Rifle Association (JRA) held a successful event last weekend for the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA) Grand Prix series at their Kingston headquarters. This ongoing series, which coincides with the International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) Grand Prix, showcased various shooting talents across five different divisions, contributing to a thrilling range day.
The divisions contested included Limited, Production, Open, Limited Optics, and Carry Optics. Results revealed that in the Limited Optics division, Ryan Bramwell led with a score of 789 points, surpassing Petrano Belafonte’s 705 and Marlon Stephenson’s 513. Meanwhile, the Production division was closely contested, with Anthony Johnson earning the top score of 709 points, narrowly ahead of Josimar Clarke and Rohan Wallace.
In the fiercely competitive open division, Alvin Amore emerged as the winner, with Alrice Palmer coming in third, behind Ekpedeme Otuokon. Thomas Jones marked his presence with a solid 737 points in the iron sighted category, while Darin Richards participated in the Miami Open on the same day.
Chris Hart clinched victory in the Carry Optics division, followed by Robin Rickhi and Dufton Shepherd. The JRA is also preparing for the world shoot in South Africa later this year, with nine competitors set to attend the Panama Open Handgun Championships next month, including three of Jamaica’s leading female shooters.
Next month, the National Grand Prix series is slated to continue at Mountain View Avenue Range, featuring ten exciting stages of the International Practical Shooting Confederation’s format. This ongoing series endeavors to further develop shooting sports in Jamaica and support athletes in international competitions.
The JRA’s successful hosting of the USPSA Grand Prix solidified its commitment to promoting practical shooting in Jamaica. The event highlighted the competitiveness among local shooters and set the stage for future international competitions. With plans to expand participation in upcoming events, including the world competition in South Africa, Jamaica is poised to showcase its talent on a global scale.
Original Source: www.jamaicaobserver.com
