Brothers Make CMP History: Josh and Robert Brown Earn Distinguished Rifleman Badges

In 2025, brothers Josh and Robert Brown accomplished something remarkable while competing at the Golden Triangle Gun Club Regionals. Both earned the final points needed to become Distinguished Riflemen, reaching one of the most respected milestones in competitive service rifle shooting.

Their achievement was even more significant because they made CMP history as the first brothers to earn the Distinguished Rifleman designation at the same match. What began as a shared passion for competitive shooting became a moment the Brown brothers—and the shooting community—will not soon forget.

Earning the Distinguished Rifleman Badge requires years of dedication, practice, and outstanding performance in Excellence-in-Competition matches. Competitors must accumulate the required EIC points against skilled shooters, making the distinction a testament to consistency, discipline, and determination.

For Josh and Robert, reaching the goal together made the accomplishment particularly special. After countless hours of training and competition, the brothers were able to celebrate becoming Distinguished Riflemen side by side—and doing so at the Golden Triangle Gun Club in Texas.

Their achievement represents exactly what junior shooting programs strive to develop: commitment, perseverance, sportsmanship, and a drive to continually improve. Josh and Robert's journey also demonstrates where years of junior competition and training can lead when athletes remain committed to their goals.

Congratulations to Josh and Robert Brown on earning their Distinguished Rifleman Badges and making CMP history in 2024. Their names will forever share a unique place in competitive shooting history.