Gunny makes the rounds during NRA's National Police Shooting Competition in New Mexico

Gunny R. Lee Ermey poses with Jerry Tuscano after the NRA Tactical Police Competition in Albuquerque

Albuquerque, New Mexico - There were dozens of highlights at this year's National Police Shooting Championships at Albuquerque's Shooting Range Park. Robert Vadasz won his 4th Overall Championship, Queensland's Robert Pierce made a second straight appearance, and the arrival of Gunnery Sergeant R. Lee Ermey.

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First time impressions of the NRA Police Shooting Championships

Shooter from Team Germany during the NRA National Police Shooting Championships Revolver match

Albuquerque, New Mexico - So that's it. My first National Police Shooting Championships have come and gone. I saw a lot this past week and am already looking forward to my next visit to Albuquerque for the 51st NPSC.

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Momentum brings Border Patrol Agent 4th NRA title in New Mexico

Robert Vadasz shoots bullseyes at NRA National Police Shooting Championship 2012

Albuquerque, New Mexico - When it comes to the National Police Shooting Championships, there has never been a more successful Border Partol Agent then Robert Vadasz. And it's difficult to believe that an Agent has ever reached these heights with such a cool demeanor. Probably something to do with his performance earlier in the season.

"This year I've shot some of my best scores ever," said Vadasz. "I broke the 3,000 aggregate that Clay Tippet held. That was a five down on a 3,000 aggregate. I got a five down but did better in Xs. And Bianchi Cup was good too. It taught me some lessons about no matter how bad you start doesn't mean that that's how you're going to finish.

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Border Patrol continues clenching titles in NPSC team championships

U.S. Border Patrol pistol team at NRA National Police Shooting Championships in New Mexico

Albuquerque, New Mexico - Final Results are in for this year's team championships at the National Police Shooting Championships. Team matches began yesterday with the Stock Semi-Automatic championships with the rest concluding today.

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Tandem shooting on the last day of NPSC in New Mexico

Albuquerque, New Mexico - The last day of the NRA National Police Shooting Championships is devoted to team matches and the last one has just wrapped up. While we wait for results to be posted and the official close of the 50th NPSC, here's some video from earlier.

Like the individual championship, team matches accommodate both semi-automatic pistols and revolvers. Each match shoots the National Police Course, beginning at seven yards and shooting from as far back as 50 yards. There is no grand aggregate for an overall team champion so each team match is its own championship.

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National Police Shooting Championships's High Woman, Non-U.S. Citizen, Retired Officer and more

R. Lee Ermey, The Gunny, addresses the crowd at the NRA National Police Shooting Championships in New Mexico

Albuquerque, New Mexico - In addition to Robert Vadasz claiming his fourth NPSC title, a plethora of awards were given out at last night's awards ceremony.

The US Border Patrol may have walked away with a lot of plaques, but they couldn't take them all. Trophies at the National Police Shooting Championships recognize international shooters, retired officers and the high woman shooter to name a few.

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Two and four man teams add spice and opportunity for the National Police Shooting Championships

Shooter from Venezuela fires fast as coach lends a hand at the NRA National Police Shooting Championships

Albuquerque, New Mexico - Shooting is a singular sport. Or is it?

Even during the individual portion of the National Police Shooting Championships, friends and co-workers will discuss problems, techniques and solutions. No where is that more evident then on the final days of the competition ... the team matches.

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You need to be great with more than pistols to win the National Police Shooting Championships

Police Shotgun Championship at the NRA National Police Shooting Championships in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Albuquerque, New Mexico - While the National Police Shooting Championships are almost entirely shot with pistols, one leg incorporates another staple of police equipment - the shotgun.

The Shotgun Championship is one of the three main championships that determine the NPSC Overall Championship. It may not be as intense as the Open Championship or even the Service Rifle Championship, but it's an integral part of winning the overall title.

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Crowd gathers to view trophies presented at 2012 NRA National Police Shooting Championship award ceremony

Albuquerque, New Mexico - The 2012 Awards Banquet for the National Police Shooting Championships started at 7:00 pm at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Albuquerque. Packed to the gills with local, municipal, state and federal law enforcement officers, there were two things for certain; There'd be a number of trophies going home with Border Patrol Agents and Gunny R. Lee Ermey would bring the crowd to their feet.

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