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Creedmoor and the International Matches David Minshall ©2004 |
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NRA in America Creedmoor Range Origins Amateur Rifle Club The Irish Challenge Challenge Accepted Rifles Rifle Championship of the World American Centennial America vs Great Britain Long Range Demise Military Matches NRA Decline |
NRA Decline With the lack of an international match to revive public interest, the Long Island Railroad facing bankruptcy and sponsors withdrawing support, the NRA was fighting for survival. In 1890 Creedmoor was deeded back to the state of New York although the NRA match program was permitted to continue at the ranges. When in 1892 the new Inspector General of Rifle Practice, Capt. B.M. Whitlock, gave free use of Creedmoor to state troops a further source of income was removed from the NRA. The NRA now placed its records in storage and moved its matches to the new ranges at Sea Girt, New Jersey. In effect, the NRA became dormant until 1900 and the New Jersey State Rifle Association fulfilled its role. |
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