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HCR 269

House concurrent resolution congratulating Brody Allen of Reading on completing the NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program and earning the Distinguished Smallbore Rifleman Award

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by V.L. Coffin and 2 co-sponsors

Vermont honors 17-year-old Brody Allen for earning the NRA Distinguished Smallbore Rifleman Award after completing the NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program through PVFGA training

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Bill Summary · HCR 269

Summary of H.C.R. 269 (2025-2026) — Vermont

Purpose and intent

  • H.C.R. 269 is a House concurrent resolution congratulating Brody Allen of Reading, Vermont, on completing the National Rifle Association (NRA) Marksmanship Qualification Program and earning the Distinguished Smallbore Rifleman Award.
  • The resolution recognizes Allen’s achievement and the long-running local training program provided by the Precision Valley Fish and Game Association (PVFGA) in Perkinsville, which administers NRA marksmanship training.

Key provisions and details

  • Acknowledges the NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program’s progression levels, from Pro-Marksman up to Distinguished Expert, and describes the increasing rigor of standards as one ascends the ranks.
    • Notable designations mentioned: Pro-Marksman, Marksman, Marksman First Class, Sharpshooter, Expert, and Distinguished Expert.
    • For the Distinguished Expert designation, the program typically requires prior designations and two comprehensive shooting regimens:
    • Regimen 1: Prone and sitting shooting, minimum 18 points.
    • Regimen 2: Kneeling and off-hand shooting at a five-bullseye target, two shots per bull (total of 10 shots), minimum 16 points.
  • Specific achievements:
    • Brody Allen began the program in 2018.
    • On April 4, 2026, during PVFGA’s monthly meeting, Allen was awarded the Distinguished Expert designation, recognizing his completion of the program.
    • Allen is noted as being 17 years old at the time of the award.
  • The resolution directs the following actions:
    • The General Assembly congratulates Brody Allen for completing the NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program and earning the Distinguished Smallbore Rifleman Award.
    • The Secretary of State is directed to send copies of the resolution to Brody Allen and to PVFGA.

Who is affected

  • Primary honoree: Brody Allen of Reading, Vermont.
  • PVFGA (Precision Valley Fish and Game Association) in Perkinsville, the local NRA marksmanship program sponsor.
  • The Vermont General Assembly, by acknowledging and recognizing the achievement.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Effective action: As of the last recorded action (April 23, 2026), the resolution is on the Consent Calendar.
  • Process: A concurrent resolution, introduced by Rep. Coffin and Rep. Kimbell with Sen. Major as a sponsor, typically proceeds through normal legislative review but does not amend statutes or create new policy—it's a formal recognition.
  • No new funding or regulatory changes are proposed; the measure serves a ceremonial and commemorative purpose.

Bottom-line takeaway

H.C.R. 269 formally recognizes and congratulates a Vermont high-school-age marksman, Brody Allen, for earning the NRA Distinguished Smallbore Rifleman Award after completing the NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program, highlighting the rigorous standards of the program and the local PVFGA training opportunity that supported his achievement.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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