Middletown Pistol and Rifle Association Inc.'s Junior Rifle Team offers an opportunity for boys and girls from age 8 to 18 to participate the safe and exciting sport of competitive target shooting. No prior experience is required. You don't need your own equipment. We provide equipment and training.

Carmine R. Montalbano 845-355-2102
Mr. Montalbano is a NRA Certified Instructor
William Diana, NRA Certified Range Officer.

MPRA's Junior Rifle Team is a member of:
The New York State Rifle and Pistol Association
The NRA

The following is an article that was in the Times Herald-Record on May 20, 2001 about one of our shooters

Patrick Murray has accomplished quite a bit for a 16-year-old. Earlier this year, Carmine Montalbano wrote to me about Patrick. Carmine supervises the Middletown Pistol & Rifle Junior team. Haven't heard of this rifle team?
Or any local rifle team? It's no surprise that in this day and age of "shock" sports, that the very traditional sport of competitive shooting rates no coverage.

In an era when some people no longer value the lives of others and use guns to settle matters, it is encouraging some sanity and common sense can shine through. Murray is an example of sanity and common sense. He is a Life Scout with Troop 52 and very close to becoming an Eagle Scout. He's also a member of the NROTC at Middletown High School. Oh, and did I mention he's an expert marksman?
Earlier this year, Murray attended several matches, capturing gold medals in the rifle and air rifle competitions during the New York Junior Olympics. That earned him the opportunity to travel to Colorado Springs and try out for the U.S. Olympic team.
"This is a great honor for a youngster to receive," said Montalbano. Congratulations to Murray for a job well done and for demonstrating once again that safe gun handling practices and good marksmanship make for a great life experience.
For more information on the Middletown Pistol & Rifle Junior team, contact Carmine Montalbano at (845) 355-2102.