The Third Rock IDPA Championship

Suns out, guns out, and plenty of fun stages in between. What more could you ask for in a perfect Memorial Day Weekend?

We (the Chen family) recently had the opportunity to shoot our 4th Rocky Mountain Regional IDPA Championship... but this time, there was a twist. Not only did we shoot the RMR this weekend, we also got to shoot a second match- the Colorado State Championship! The fantastic folks at Cameo put together 2 back-to-back Tier 4 matches, which meant every competitor got not 3, but 6 nationals points!

The Third Rock Regional is hosted at our all-time favorite range- the Cameo Shooting and Education Complex. With over two dozen pistol bays, 3D archery loops, and a long-range precision range that goes out to 2,000 yards, there is truly something for everyone here. If you haven't been, you're missing out.

Since Durango is only 3 hours away from Cameo, we left early afternoon on Friday. Now that all 3 Chenkins are drivers, it makes Stan's job a lot easier! #passengerprincess

In order to get to Grand Junction from Durango, you have to traverse the infamous Red Mountain Pass on the Million Dollar Highway (locals just call it 550, though). The views are unmatched, but you have to be extra cautious while driving near the thousand-foot drop.

We made it to Cameo just in time to check out some of the stages and say hi to some of our good friends. After making the rounds, we headed back to our AirBNB to pack some sandwiches and clean out our guns.

The next morning, we left bright and early to meet our squad and check-in. Seeing the sunrise from Cameo is a truly spectacular experience.

On Day 1, we shot the Colorado State IDPA Championship. It was 13 of some of the most creative stages ever- including a jet-ski and multiple vehicles! The Cameo staff constantly dropped off snacks at the bays, helping fuel our down-zero aspirations.

After a long and exciting 13 stages, we stopped to fulfill a match tradition we call "crush and slush!" This involves getting a frozen treat at the end of a long match- usually a slushee, but this time we opted for some good old-fashioned soft-serve at Graff's Dairy.

Now that we were 90% ice cream, we were ready to hop in the pool and then prepare for next day's match- the Rocky Mountain Regional!

The next morning, we once again headed to Cameo to shoot our second Tier 4 match in less than 48 hours. The RMR brought just as much excitement as yesterday's match, with 13 challenging, yet fun, stages.

After finishing up the RMR, it was time to head to the banquet! While we love the shooting, reconnecting with friends and making new ones is definitely the best part of every match. We're honored to be able to sponsor this match every year.

All in all, it was such a privilege to sponsor and compete in the Third Rock Regional. We want to send a huge thank you to Walt Proulx, Marty Johnson, and the entire volunteer squad. We always have such a blast at these matches. This weekend wouldn't have happened without you. We are already counting down the days until next year!

-Kacey

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