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The Ohio Rifle and Pistol Association’s Ohio Triple Crown is match derived from the top three 2700 pistol matches in the state. 

The competitor who wins their class in each 2700 match will be the Triple Crown winner.  Classes are High Master, Master, Expert, Sharpshooter and Marksman. This is where this match gets really fun, since you are only competing against your peers in your class. 

“It’s not just for the elite shooter,” said Dane Hogle of Mt. Vernon, who has been competing in the Triple Crown since its inception. “It’s for all classes.” 

To qualify for awards, competitors must pay a separate fee to register  and shoot in all three matches. Competitions at each site will require 90 rounds each using a .22 pistol, a .32 to .45 pistol and a .45 pistol. Winnings are participation generated and roll over from year to year. The potential winnings will be posted by ORPA Pistol Director Doug Woodhall once registration closes.

In addition to testing their skills in the popular matches, competitors will have the opportunity to visit three of the top marksmanship venues in the state. 

Hogle is grateful Henderson helped institute the Triple Crown in Ohio. 

“Instead of everyone going to one single match, they can come to the State of Ohio and shoot the three biggest matches in the U.S. in less than two weeks,” he said. 

The ORPA Triple Crown creates a unique challenge for marksmen.

“Anybody can go and shoot one good match, but to win the Triple Crown, you have to shoot all three,” Hogle said. “It’s kind of the ultimate of the ultimate.”

Hogle said the Triple Crown is like running a marathon. 

“Everybody shows up at Cardinal, and then it’s basically 18 days of nothing but shooting and camaraderie,” he said. “It’s an excellent two weeks.” 

Last summer, Jon Shue won the ORPA Triple Crown for High Master and was awarded a check at the CMP Pistol Championship awards ceremony for his outstanding marksmanship!