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22 AIM with the AMU Director, Marketing & Communications: Corrie West Uptagrafft: Silver Seeking Gold Let’s Make Good . . . Great! [email protected], ext. 4616 Eric Uptagrafft has seen a lot of silver in the past Competitions Director: Nicole Levine 26 Training [email protected], ext. 4885 two years, but this time he’s aiming for gold. Are you Fundamentally Sound? Competitions Coordinator: Pete Carson 28 Equipment [email protected], ext. 4897 What is the Best Airgun? National Paralympic Coach: Bob Foth 2011 NJOSC for Shotgun [email protected], ext. 4881 30 Athlete of the Month National Pistol Coach: Sergey Luzov Junior talent shined at the 2011 National Junior Glenn Eller [email protected], ext. 4615 Olympic Championships for Shotgun in Colorado. National Rifle Coach: Dave Johnson 31 Youth Programs [email protected], ext. 4630

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From the Director Karl B. Kenyon Reprinted courtesy of The Ely Times Calling All USA Shooting 1918 - 2011 Team Members By Robert Mitchell

lympic shooting has a long International Shooting Park. and rich history. If you At such a reunion we would have been fortunate enough encourage Team members to donate to be a member of a U.S. memorabilia to be displayed in the OShooting Team representing the United Shooting Center either on loan or gifted. States in world competition, you are part With our rich history, team members of that history. Olympic-style shooting have many items and photos that could events and rules have changed over be appreciated by the 130,000 annual the years but the memories remain. To visitors to the Olympic Training Center date, 500 International Distinguished as well as the hundreds of athletes that Shooter Badges have been awarded, train and compete at the Center annually. several thousand shooting athletes have A reunion would provide the arl Beau Chene Kenyon, a resident participated in UIT/ISSF championship opportunity to renew friendships and of Ely, Nev., for 91 years, passed competition and many more thousands meet our staff and resident athletes. away in Sandy, Utah on Friday, July have participated in international Moreover, we hope many former Team 29, 2011, at the age of 93. Karl was Olympic- members would born on June 28, 1918, in Ely, Nev., to Douglas style shooting become reengaged K and Isabella Kenyon. On April 29, 1939, he competitions. with the sport married Zoe Anderson in Ely, Nev. He served We have a by volunteering in the Army during WWII in both France and large number of at national Belgium. Karl was an assayer and chemist for shooters that have championships and Kennecott in Ruth and McGill. Shortly after not only many great selection matches. WWII, he developed his passion for guns experiences but also And we would into what would become a life long career in have a strong affinity also welcome gunsmithing. He designed and built his own for the Olympic- some of your great trigger for target rifles (known worldwide as the shooting sports. experiences on “Kenyon” trigger) and soon became one of the The military has paper that could be premier gunsmiths in the world. been a significant published in USA Karl is survived by his children: Ronald participant in our Shooting News. Our E. (Ardath) Kenyon, Reginald D. (Alicia) heritage with the U.S. Army, Marines staff will do the editing, so do not be Kenyon and Terry K. (Nickie) Kenyon; his and Air Force making up more than 80% bashful. brother Arien Wise; 20 grandchildren, 26 great of our Teams up though the 1970s . The Our Alumni Association is up grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. He civilian composition has since increased to 163 members. We ask you to pass was preceded in death by his parents, his wife with funding from USA Shooting and the word and encourage others to join. Zoe, daughter Gayle Bronson, and brothers decreasing government emphasis on It would not be requirement to be an Doug Kenyon and Duke Hermansen. military marksmanship. Alumni member to attend the reunion The United States Army but we encourage everyone eligible to do Marksmanship Unit hosts a popular so. bi-annual reunion for their current and We would be pleased to host a USA Memorial former members but there has never Shooting Team reunion next summer. been such a gathering for former USA With reasonable interest we will gladly Donations Shooting Team members. In a recent organize a program during our shotgun In the past two months, USAS has received discussion the proposal was made to national championships June 29 or July donations from Larry Quandahl and Gary have such an event at Colorado Springs 7 and arrange a group hotel rate. Please Anderson in memory of Karl Kenyon. A donation hosted by USA Shooting. This would be let Alumni Association President Lones was also received from Mr. & Mrs. Mernice a great opportunity to renew friendships, Wigger ([email protected] Alkire in memory of William Larkin Moore. For relive interesting stories, shoot rifle and or at 719-866-4886) know your interest memorial donations, please send a check to USA pistol at the Olympic Shooting Center in participating. I am confident such an Shooting c/o Karie Wright, 1 Olympic Plaza, on electronic targets and shotgun at the event will be enjoyed by all! Colorado Springs, CO 80909. Please be sure to note the person in memory of on the memo area. 6 USA SHOOTING NEWS ISSF World Cup Finals: Wroclaw to Al Ain

he best of the best took aim season, but provides an opportunity to shoot back on to the podium in style; his 599 in at the International Shooting against many athletes that will also appear in the qualification was very solid and a good Sport Federation (ISSF) World . performance. He’s in great shape as he Cup Final for Rifle and Pistol in In Wroclaw, the USA Shooting Team approaches the London .” TWroclaw, Poland and the ISSF World Cup sent eight talented athletes—a very large Teammate Sergeant First Class Keith Final for Shotgun in Al Ain, United Arab number for such an elite event. Sergeant Sanderson (Colorado Springs, Colo.) of the Emirates (Oct. 1 to 6). These prestigious, First Class Eric Uptagrafft (Phenix City, U.S. Army’s World Class Athlete Program invite-only events feature competition Ala.) set the standard for the American (WCAP) claimed a spot on the podium in from the top international style shooting team as he broke onto the podium with a Men’s 25m Rapid Fire Pistol. Sanderson, who athletes in the world to include this year’s silver medal. Uptagrafft shot 599 out of 600 won the first Men’s Rapid Fire quota this World Cup Final champions, top World match points in Men’s 50m Rifle Prone. He year, shot 581 match points. He nailed 17 hits Cup performers of 2011 and the reigning stayed strong throughout the final to shoot after just four rounds and then 26 hits after World Champions. Many of these shooters 102.8 points for a total of 701.8 points. This seven rounds to win the bronze medal. will also be competing in the 2012 Olympic win marked Uptagrafft’s third silver medal In Al Ain, Kim Rhode (El Monte, Games in London. This event is not only the on the international scene in 2011—his Calif.) did it again—won, of course. Rhode culmination of a successful ISSF World Cup earlier two came at the ISSF World Cups in added another Women’s Skeet gold medal to Sydney and Changwon. He is her collection. The shooters began the day among the competition that will in scorching conditions of 105 degrees, but be at London as he has already California native Rhode didn’t bat an eyelash qualified for a nomination to at the oppressive heat. “I am used to shooting the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team in these conditions,” said Rhode in an (pending approval by the U.S. interview with the ISSF’s Marco Dalla Dea. Olympic Committee). His Rhode shot 69 targets in the match and had performance at the ISSF World her work cut out for her in the final as two Cup Final has certainly solidified other shooters were ahead of her. Known for him as a front-runner for the her fierce finals presence, Rhode delivered Olympic podium. National Rifle with 24 out of 25 targets--the highest final-- Coach Major Dave Johnson for a one target win. commented, “Eric stepped

Sgt. 1st Class Keith Sanderson won the Men’s 25m Rapid Pistol bronze medal. www.usashooting.org 7 Coaches’ Corner

Planning for Your Match By National Pistol Coach Sergey Luzov

n my previous article in the March/ catch up with all the training you missed for April 2011 edition, we discussed the past month. Shooting as many shots as preparation for the match. Now, what you possibly can is also not good. Instead, about planning for the match itself? you need to determine tasks to accomplish IPlanning for a match should include for those short trainings and stay on course. all aspects of your individual needs. Also, it Sometimes, more dry-firing on those days must include all training and competition can be better solution. priorities. It is also important for you to review First, you need to examine the the USAS/ISSF Rule Book and make sure competition schedule and know all the you know the rules for your event, so you training and competition start times. Having would be confident in taking action should a print out with you at all times would be the situation arise. Also remember to check a good idea. Now you can plan your days your equipment before you go and make sure accordingly. For example, if the match start it meets the Rules requirements. It will give time is in the afternoon, you will have to you peace of mind and save a lot of stress. adjust your normal schedule for sleep, food Now the match plan itself. The warm- and exercise to accommodate the demand for up plan should include a timeline and list of your body’s best function in the afternoon. It’s important to know when/where your match is tasks to accomplish: point setup; equipment Start time is not necessarily convenient and make sure to be on time, if not early! necessary for the match (yes, timer too!), for normal breakfast or lunch and can be sighting timeline and focus task as well as right on top of your normal lunch time. match, which is almost always the case. Make match task goal, breaks plan, and finally, keys In this case you’ll have to decide on your sure to get plenty of sleep. It would be wise for the gun case. Consider giving your coach food plan change—when and how much to discuss your sleep schedule and create a an extra set just in case. to eat before the competition, what is the lights-out agreement with your roommate. Keep your start number and gun plan for snack(s) between the course of How about fitness? Well, light PT to control form in the gun case. Make sure you fire (and final) and the hydration plan. It is maintain your body’s physical function have everything you need in one place in possible that your match finishes late and would be my recommendation. You do order to focus on executing your match plan. you miss dinner or it is too late to go out to not want to spend all your energy to run a It would be wise to start training on a new eat. Consider ordering food to the room or marathon a day before the match. Some light schedule for several days prior the match, having groceries prepared in advance—but cardio or walking will help keep your body just like you planned for it. And one more make sure that room service is an option at alert and ready for the match. thing: please check the weather for the place your hotel. A pre-match training strategy is one you go to. We’ve seen athletes showing up in Also, remember that having enough of the most important parts of your plan. flippers and shorts in the middle of winter in rest is very important for your body to Normally, you have one or two training Colorado. And, it does not matter if you are recover and perform. This is especially sessions before the match. They are not very from Hawaii or Florida. Take better care of important for athletes who have a multiday long, so it would be a bad idea to try and your match plan and it will help you succeed.

“It is also important for you to review the USAS/ ISSF Rule Book and make sure you know the rules for your event, so you would be confident in taking action should the situation arise.” 8 USA SHOOTING NEWS Trigger Release Part I By Assistant National Rifle Coach Marcus Raab

e now come to the moment need to understand some basics about over a larger area making it feel like it takes of truth; pulling the trigger. triggers in general. less pressure to fire the shot. One of the It is the culmination of The trigger risks with wide trigger shoes is that more all aspects of the shot. If Using a series of internal mechanical pressure may be applied to one side or the everythingW is right, the shot is on its way to levers and springs, the trigger of a other resulting in lateral displacement of the center of the target. Done in the wrong competition gun is a complex device that the gun. manner, no matter how good everything holds the firing pin in the cocked position Another factor is the curvature of else was up to that point, the shot will land until the shooter is ready to fire the shot. the trigger. Curved triggers can help the away from the center. The trigger can normally be adjusted within shooter consistently place the finger in the Proper trigger control is accomplished design limits for weight of pull as well middle of the trigger. But the risk is that when the shooter applies increasing as other variables to adapt to the desired the pressure may be exerted upward or pressure to the trigger, without disturbing feeling for a shooter. The actual interface downward, potentially disturbing the aim. the sight picture, while the hold is between the shooter’s finger and the firing Straight triggers often have a small clip or acceptable until the shot is fired. This is mechanism is the trigger lever or “shoe,” marking point that can help the shooter another fundamental that is place the finger on simple to describe in theory the same spot for but very challenging to each shot. Since perfect and maintain. trigger shoes are often The actual physical act interchangeable, one of pulling the trigger is no can choose a trigger more than a small muscle shoe that suits the contraction of the index shooter. Trying out finger. Yet, sometimes the a teammate’s trigger finger just won’t bend or to see how it feels pulls at the wrong time! In is a good exercise. the first part we will look at Remember to ask trigger release from two of permission first! four different angles: In general, the trigger pull weight • Mechanical—the types should be in the range of triggers, adjustment of 80 to 120 grams and weight and how they for smallbore and influence technique. precision air rifles. There are no rules • Technique—position, which projects below the rifle action into based requirements contact between the hand and the pistol the trigger guard. This part is itself often on triggers for these rifles other than grip and trigger, trigger pull variations and adjustable either forward, backward or being safe, with the only exception being recommendations. laterally depending on the size of the hand that set triggers are not allowed on air and how the shooter grips the rifle. rifles. Sporter air rifles, being low cost In Part 2 we will look at: If you think of the trigger as a simple introductory rifles, do not have high mechanical lever, the resistance that must quality, finely adjustable triggers found on • Mental Tasks—what processes does the be overcome to fire the shot depends where precision air rifles. They typically come brain perform to make the best possible the finger is placed on the trigger. Placing from the factory with trigger weights in decision about when to pull the trigger? the finger high increases the pressure the range of three to five pounds. There are needed to fire the shot while placing the ways to make them feel better and reduce • Psychology—what effects do excitement finger low on the trigger will increase the the pull weight, but the minimum trigger or caution play in triggering during mechanical advantage of that lever and weight is still 1.5 pounds. Older smallbore competition? reduce the force needed, thus making the rifles found in many clubs may still have trigger feel lighter. It is important to always three pound triggers. The Trigger Mechanism place the finger in exactly the same spot to Trigger types The link between the finger and the get a consistent feeling. Regardless of the weight, there are firing of the shot is the trigger mechanism The trigger width can also change several different types of triggers. Most itself. Most target rifles have various the way one trigger feels over another. A factory produced target rifles arrive adjustments for the trigger. But first we wide trigger shoe spreads out the pressure equipped with a two-stage trigger. It is characterized by an initial, free movement this kind of trigger is also frustrating to reading and learning the manual that or take-up in the trigger until a point of good shooting and should be adjusted. comes with the gun. Try out different resistance is felt. This is the first stage. An advantage of the single-stage settings in practice and develop a feel for The rifle is fired after the application of trigger is that it can save time and energy the trigger. additional pressure on the second stage. since there is no first stage to take-up or Test your trigger in a match. Lighter There are some characteristics of this kind rush through in a high stress moment; you is not always better! What works in a of trigger that you need to know about to are ready to go right away. Some shooters low-pressure practice situation may not make it fit the particular shooting style. may have problems initially with the light be right in the high excitement of a major The first stage should not be very single-stage trigger because they are afraid competition. If you have ever pulled long. It shouldn’t take much time or of touching the trigger before they are through both stages of a two-stage trigger allow the finger position to change much ready. But with a little practice they soon in a match, you might consider a heavier during movement. It should have the same get used to touching the trigger a little trigger. resistance throughout its travel and never more carefully. Trigger pressure and grip pressure stick or catch before the second stage is To emulate a single-stage trigger, the are related. If you hold too tight with the reached. If it does not feel right, look for first stage of a two-stage trigger may be set grip hand the trigger finger won’t be as help from a gunsmith or coach. to a very small movement; try it out to see sensitive to pressure. Make certain that you The weight of the first stage is if you like it. But this is not the ideal way to can accurately feel the trigger pressure with important to the overall feeling of the use a two-stage trigger. The best solution your normal grip. trigger. For example if the total trigger is to replace the trigger with a single-stage If you shoot in cold weather, you weight is 100 grams and the first stage design. If you like the feeling and want to might consider raising the total trigger is 50 grams once the second stage is convert your gun to a single-stage trigger, pressure since you lose sensitivity in your reached only 50 grams more pressure is always seek out a gunsmith. Some rifles finger as the temperature goes down. needed to fire the shot. Pulling the first cannot be safely converted to single- If you are a three-position shooter, stage has already taken up half of the total stage triggers. Air rifles in particular may adjust the trigger so that it suits your most pressure and only the remainder needs to accidentally discharge during loading if the unstable position (usually standing). be applied. What you feel as the pressure trigger is not adjusted properly. Over-travel is the movement of the to fire the shot is really the differential An older trigger type that has been trigger after the shot has fired. Very often resistance or extra pressure needed after used in the past but has lost favor with the trigger is set so that the pressure drops the first stage in order to overcome the shooters is the set trigger. A set trigger off significantly. Depending on the shooter, second. In general, the resistance of the functions normally as a two-stage trigger this may cause the rifle to move during first stage should not be less than half and but when a secondary lever is pressed or the shot. If shots are going off-call and may approach two-thirds of the total. engaged to “set” the trigger it functions like everything else looks correct, experiment Once the second stage is reached, a single-stage trigger with a release weight with adjusting the over-travel so that it is correctly adjusted triggers will exhibit as low as 30 to 50 grams. relatively short and near the overall trigger absolutely no movement until the shot S etting the trigger weight. fires. Shooters call this a clean break or Trigger maintenance crisp release of the trigger. If the trigger pressure So how light or heavy should the Just like any other moving part, still moves slightly without releasing the trigger can suffer from wear. In such the shot you have trigger “creep.” This trigger be set? As always, this depends on personal considerations, so everyone has a precise mechanism, tiny amounts of condition can irritate and distract the wear can cause major problems. So you shooter, and is usually caused by incorrect to find the ideal solution for him or herself. But there are some hard learned lessons should check frequently that the trigger is adjustment or mechanical wear. Regardless, functioning the way you want it to. the trigger needs to be adjusted or repaired that you may find helpful. Know your trigger. Become familiar A way to do this is to cock the before the shooter begins to doubt their unloaded gun and rest it on a solid surface shooting abilities. Any creep should be with all the possible adjustments by adjusted out of the trigger by adjusting the engagement of the sear following the manufacturer’s directions. 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Placing the increased while the aim is acceptable. are properly aligned on the center of the first pad on the trigger is also potentially When the aim becomes unacceptable target. Coordinating this action while the problematic since the fleshy part of the pad the pressure is held on the trigger until gun is constantly moving is challenging to can act like a shock absorber, cushioning the aim becomes acceptable again, with say the least. and slowing the application of the decisive pressure increasing in steps until the shot The trigger hand has several pressure when applied. The point just is fired. This method is especially useful in functions. It is a very important contact behind the pad and before the joint is positions that are less stable or with heavy point between the shooter’s body and the closer to the bone. triggers. stock of the gun. It helps hold and support As a test, when the shooter pulls the With a two-stage trigger, the the gun; that makes it important for the trigger several times in quick succession, technique is modified slightly but only in steadiness and balance of a position, but the gun should not move. Adjust the the application of the initial pressure, as its main function is to place the trigger trigger, your position or the grip until you it is taken up immediately as the sights finger in the ideal position. The grip of the are satisfied. approach the target. After this point the hand must be the same for each and every The shooter must begin the process of shooter uses either the smooth continuous shot; the same placement, with the same releasing of the trigger during the approach smooth release or the graduated release firmness without excessive muscular effort. to the target. As the aim is refined the method. There must also be a space between the pressure is smoothly increased as the There are of course many possible trigger finger and the stock as well as the oscillations of the rifle become smaller and variations of the two methods. One of these trigger guard so no movement of the gun under control in an attempt to fire the shot is a pulsating pressure where the shooter is induced while pulling the trigger. The at the moment when the rifle is moving adds and reduces pressure to the trigger trigger finger must be consistently placed minimally or appears to stop. Beyond this during the preparation for the shot but as on the trigger in the correct location and point the movement tends to increase and the aim becomes refined, the pressure is its movement must be directly in line with further attempts to release the shot increase quickly applied using a smooth, continuous the barrel and the line of fire. the risk of a poor result. The best course method. This variation was often used with Where the finger is placed on the of action is to abort the shot and make set triggers. trigger shoe itself is also an important another attempt. The successful shooter must learn the consideration. For heavy triggers, like There are generally two distinct correct method of applying pressure to the those on 300 meter Standard Rifles (1.5 methods for applying pressure to the trigger, gradually and evenly. This does not kilograms) or sporter air rifles, placing trigger. In the first method the pressure imply slowly, but rather smoothly without the trigger in or next to the first joint of is smoothly applied to the trigger in a jerking. The time to complete the trigger the index finger usually provides better continuously increasing manner until pull can be very short (<1 second) but not control. For smallbore and air rifles with the shot fires. The rate of increase may so long as to miss the best opportunity. The light triggers, the better place is not the change, but during the process it is ability to pull the trigger smoothly is not tip of the finger, but rather just behind the always increasing. This method has the enough on its own to produce an accurate pad but before the first joint. The potential most utility in stable positions where the shot; it must be coordinated in time with problem with using the tip of the finger movements are consistently centered and proper aiming.

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Belgrade, serbia Sept. 3-13, 2011

competing, four (two open and two junior) shooters were defending World Champions. This bi-annual competition is unique he in that it offers junior shooters the USA Shooting opportunity to bring home a World Team gave Championship gold medal in both team its all at the and individual matches. The championship InternationalT Shooting began on Sept. 3 and concluded Sept.13, in Sport Federation (ISSF) Men’s Skeet. World Clay Target The Team returns home with a Championships in total of two individual open medals, Belgrade, Serbia. In three individual junior medals and three addition to the talented junior team medals. Two of those medals men and women of the included new world records as the Junior USA Shooting Team, a Men’s trio of Billy Crawford full junior team competed (Johnstown, Ohio), Private First Class as well. Members of both Derek Haldeman (Sunbury, Ohio) and Ian teams qualified at the Rupert (Muncy, Pa.) smashed the team National Championships world record by 13 targets. The American’s and Fall Selection matches total of 428 targets broke a record that had of 2010. With over held since 1998. Crawford also raised the 600 competitors standard by setting a new junior world (both junior and record of 147 out of 150 targets in Junior open shooters) from Men’s Double Trap. 76 federations, the Another notable performance came competition is from Sergeant Glenn Eller (Katy, Texas) in decidedly fierce. Men’s Double Trap. Eller, the 2008 Olympic Of the gold medalist, reminded the crowd of the Americans definition of tenacity as he charged through ISSF World Clay Tar get Championships

36 shoot-off targets to advance to the “It is an honor to represent the USA and of 75 match targets to tie with Lucie final. After nearly shooting an entire bring home a medal. This was a great Anastassiou of France for the silver and round, Eller attacked the final to the tune test of my skills against the competition bronze medals. Craft shot one target to of 45 out of 50 targets to find himself in that I will face in London and my goal Anastassiou’s two targets in the shoot- a shoot-off yet again, but this time the of five medals in five Olympic Games.” off to claim the bronze medal for the prize up for grabs was the bronze medal. As last year’s world champion, and again red, white and blue. Not only did this Eller silenced Vitaly Forkeev of Russia finding the podium in 2011, shooting add to the USA’s medal count, but this after only four targets to bring home the fans are expecting great things from was Craft’s first overseas trip and first bronze. Rhode in 2012. international medal. She commented, Four-time Olympic medalist Kim In Junior Women’s Skeet, Morgan said, “All the time, sweat and dedication Rhode (El Monte, Calif.) asserted herself Craft (Hughesville, Pa.) fired 68 out put into my training this summer more as a serious medal contender for 2012 as she won the bronze in Women’s Skeet. Rhode shot 72 match targets to tie four other shooters for three spots in the final. After four shoot- off targets her fate—and place—in the finals was sealed. Known for her consistency in the final round, Rhode fired a perfect 25 targets to place herself in line for a spot on the podium. Tied with China’s Wei Ning at 97 out of 100 targets, Rhode hit seven targets to Ning’s eight targets in the shoot-off. Rhode said, Glenn Eller’s determination and tenacity propelled him through two shoot-offs for the bronze medal. The Junior Women’s Trap Team (L to R) Ashley Carroll, Janessa Beaman and Miranda Corey Cogdell grabs a pair of Winchester AA’s during the Women’s Trap Wilder pose for a winning shot on the podium. final. Cogdell finished sixth overall.

than paid off when the bronze medal was Republic. The USA Shooting Team’s junior placed around my neck on the podium Making short work of her presence would not be possible without while representing the USA.” Teammates competition, she claimed the fifth place funding from the Dallas Safari Club. Brandy Drozd (Bryan, Texas) finished spot in a one target shoot-off. “Janessa National Shotgun Coach Bret Erickson in fourth place with 67 targets and Riley equaled her personal best and separated said, “We are grateful for the support Moody (Collinsville, Okla.) shot 58 herself from the rest of the field,” said of the Dallas Safari Club of the Junior targets for eighteenth place. The Women’s National Shotgun Coach Bret Erickson. World Clay Target Championship Team. Junior Team scored the team bronze Rounding out the trio was Ashley Carroll Without their assistance, many of these medal. (Solvang, Calif.) with 64 targets for tenth juniors would not be able to attend and Delivering the performance of her place. With all three juniors in the top ten, represent the United States. With a total of career was Janessa Beaman (Elbert, Colo.) the junior women secured the team gold six junior medals, it’s safe to say that the as she earned the title of Junior Women’s medal. future of shooting is in good hands—and Trap Champion. Beaman finished with In Women’s Trap, Corey Cogdell trigger fingers.” 70 out 75 targets for the uncontested (Eagle River, Alaska) was one of the five Overall, the United States finished gold medal and a new personal best. shooters who made their way into the third in the medal standings behind Teammate Miranda Wilder (Diana, Texas) final via a shoot-off. Cogdell shot 72 Russia and China with eight total medals. performed to the tune of 67 targets to match targets and 16 targets in the final to Russia scored 12 and China had six tie with Lucie Rylichova of the Czech finish with 88 total targets and sixth place. medals (more silver than the U.S.).

The Junior Men’s Double Trap Team (L to R) Ian Rupert, Billy Crawford and The Junior Women’s Skeet Team (L to R): Brandy Drozd, Riley Moody and Derek Haldeman. The trio finished atop the podium with gold. Morgan Craft (who was also the junior bronze medalist). USA Shooting team' Athletes owner of Pike’s Peak International Raceway (PPIR). The famed motorsports venue is just south of the shotgun range in Fountain, Try Their Hand at Auto Racing Colo. It had been many years since John had By Tom Harris shot a round of skeet. However, under the careful tutelage of Rachael Heiden, Caitlin Connor and Jaiden Grinnell, he was soon breaking birds regularly. John and his wife, Jeanne, thoroughly enjoyed themselves and came away with an appreciation of the skill level needed to consistently break these challenging targets. John pointed out that auto racing and international trap and skeet may have more in common than meets the eye. Both require an extremely competitive mindset, excellent hand/eye coordination, stamina, years of practice, great coaches and an unrelenting desire to be the best. John was so impressed with our John Molloy (Far Left) joined by ( L to R) Kelsey Zauhar, Rachael Heiden and John Mullins enjoy a day shotgun athletes that he asked Bret Erickson, at pike’s peak international raceway. the National Shotgun Coach, if they would like to try their hand at driving Legend race n July 22, the USA Shooting disciplines including football, basketball, cars at PPIR! Bret agreed and on August Interational Shooting Park at baseball, hockey and motorsports. 25, athletes and coaches met John at the Fort Carson was host to 21 This was everyone’s first attempt at racetrack and got their first taste of driving attendees of the Executive Sports international style trap and skeet and for a race car. After instructions and safety rules OLeadership Conference John pointed out that auto some, their very first (these Legend cars can reach speeds of 130 in Colorado Springs, time shooting a gun. mph!) the driving and the trash talk began. Colo., hosted by General racing and international trap Members of the USA It was great to see USAS athletes “blow-off Sports and Entertainment. and skeet may have more in Shooting Team and some steam” and have fun. The conference included Resident Athletes were common than meets the eye. USAS would like to thank John Molloy general managers, team on hand to assist, coach and Pikes Peak International Raceway (www. owners, executives and and offer shooting tips. ppir.com) for providing this opportunity to former athletes in many professional sport One of the guests was John Molloy, co- our athletes.

BUNKER CLUB VISITS OLYMPIC TRAINING CENTER By Robert Mitchell, Chief Executive Officer

Twenty-four members of the Bunker including the athletes and staff that provided objective of raising funds to replace the aging Club spent a weekend in Colorado Springs familiarization with USAS programs and trap machines at the International Shooting visiting the United States Air Force offered coaching on the ranges. The visit also Park. After accomplishing that objective, the Academy and the Olympic Training Center, offered the opportunity to socialize at the group has continued their support to USAS observing demonstrations and shooting Club’s annual get-together weekend. by funding the financial foundation for the on our ranges. It was a time enjoyed by all The Bunker Club was formed by Colonel Athlete’s Endowment. Dennis Behrens over 15 years ago with the www.usashooting.org 15 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials for Shotgun Part I in Kerrville, Texas Sept. 22- Oct. 2 he USA Shooting Team embarked a surprising six target cushion as the result Michael McGrath (Tulsa, Okla.) and veteran on a historic path that will decide of an outstanding three day performance. Mark Weeks (Columbus, Ga.) are in third the men and women who will Caitlin Weinheimer (Kerrville, Texas) took place tied at 241 targets. Frank Thompson represent their country in London. a strong lead on her home range with 234 (Alliance, Neb.) shot 240 match targets TFrom Kerrville, Texas, the first shots of the out of 250 targets. Kelsey Zauhar (Lakeville, followed by Shawn Dulohery (Foristell, Ga.) U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Shotgun were Minn.), Kayle Browning (Wooster, Ark.) with 239 targets. recorded on Sept. 23, in Men’s and Women’s and Corey Cogdell (Eagle River, Alaska) are In Women’s Skeet, Morgan Craft Trap. The course of fire for trap and skeet all tied with 228 targets. Miranda Wilder (Hughesville, Pa.) has a one target lead events was 250 targets and 300 targets in (Diana, Texas) is in fifth place with 226 over Brandy Drozd (Bryan, Texas) with 234 Men’s Double Trap. Athletes also had the targets and Susan Sledge (El Cajon, Calif.) targets. Drozd shot 233 targets to keep the opportunity to win the title of Fall Selection has 222 targets in sixth place. pressure on Craft heading into the second Champion through an additional finals Glenn Eller (Katy, Texas), emerged as round of Trials. Ali Chiang (Redwood City, round. The finals round did not count toward the front runner in Men’s Double Trap. In the Calif.) is in third place with 232 match U.S. Olympic Team selection targets. first 300 targets of the Trials, Eller nailed 275 targets. Caitlin Connor (Winnfield, La.) is In Men’s Trap, the top six shooters are targets despite windy conditions the first day. right behind her with 230 match targets. separated by only seven targets and with Billy Crawford (Johnstown, Ohio) finished Jaiden Grinnell (Port Angeles, Wash.) and 250 targets yet to shoot, the number one four targets behind Eller with 271 targets. Amber English (Colorado Springs, Colo.) slot is wide open. Leading the way is Jake Jeff Holguin (Yorba Linda, Calif.) shot 270 round out the top six competitors with 225 Turner (Richland, Wash.) with 240 out of targets for third place and Derek Haldeman and 221 targets respectively. 250 targets. Just one target behind is Staff (Sunbury, Ohio) was one down with 269 The U.S. Olympic Team Trials will Sergeant Ryan Hadden (Pendleton, Ore., targets. Kelcey Depatis (Donovan, Ill.) broke conclude May 11 to 23, 2012, at the Tucson pictured right) with 239 targets. Dustin 256 targets for fifth place and Ian Rupert Trap and Skeet Club (a USAS Certified 60% of the pellets used in the Olympics are H&N Anderson (Woodstock, Ga.) is in third with (Muncy, Pa.) shot 252 targets. Training Center) in Tucson, Ariz. Spectators 238 targets followed by Collin Wietfeldt Vincent Hancock (Eatonton, Ga.) is are welcome to attend and cheer on their (Hemlock, Mich.) with 236 targets. Garrett the leader after the first leg in Men’s Skeet. favorite aspiring Olympian. USAS would like Walters (Burr Oak, Mich.) and Jake Wallace Hancock surged ahead with 246 match to wish good luck to the competitors for the (Castaic, Calif.) finished with 233 targets. targets. BJ Blanchard (Vidor, Texas) is three second leg as we continue the countdown to The Women’s Trap leader, however, has targets behind with 243 match targets. Jon London.

The Men’s and Women’s Trap Champions of the Fall Selection Match (L to R): Collin Wietfeldt, Staff Sergeant Ryan Hadden and Jake Turner. On the right, (L to R): Kayle Browning, Caitlin Weinheimer and Corey Cogdell. The athletes will move on to the Spring Selection Match in Tucson, Ariz. Buy Put 4 tins in your cart & the least tins4 expensive gets a $0.00 price! Pay for3 PyramydAir.com 888-262-4867 60% of the pellets used in the Olympics are H&N

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Men’s Skeet (L to R): Dustin Perry, TJ Bayer and Kyle Johnson. Women’s Trap (L to R): Janessa Beaman, Rachael Heiden and Kayle Browning.

t the 2011 National Junior events. Wietfeldt shot a match score of 122 21 targets in the final. Just one target behind Olympic Championships for out of 125 targets and 21 targets in the final was this year’s National Champion, Kayle Shotgun, athletes came from far for 143 total targets. Young Matthew Gossett Browning (Wooster, Ark.) with 112 match and wide for a chance to take (Springville, Ala.), who will represent the targets and 20 targets in the final. Ahome a National Junior Title. This year’s top USA at the 2011 Pan American Games, Billy Crawford (Johnstown, Ohio) talent hailed from Michigan, Ohio and Texas; shot 119 match targets and a strong final brought his “A” Game to Men’s Double Trap they are all names that have been on the of 24 targets to tie Wietfeldt at 143 targets. with a seven target cushion on his gold junior radar for the past year and considered Wietfeldt beat Gossett after one target in the medal victory. Crawford shot 140 match competitive on a junior world level. Match shoot-off. Gossett’s strong final helped him targets and 47 targets in the final for the Director Nicole Levine commented,“The gain ground to win the silver medal. The uncontested 187 target win. World Clay 2011 National Junior Olympic bronze medalist was Austin Odom (Benton, Target Championship teammate Ian Rupert Championships was a very successful event. Ark.) with 118 match targets and 20 targets (Muncy, Pa.) won the silver medal with 135 With our participant numbers in Double in the final for a total of 138 targets. match targets and 45 targets in the final for Trap at an all-time high, we are excited to Heiden, who is currently the fourth 180 total targets. Olympic Training Center see the growth of this discipline and look ranked Women’s Trap shooter in the world, Resident Athlete and Michigan-born Garrett forward to what next year will bring.” separated herself from the competition with Walters (Burr Oak, Mich.) shot 124 match Olympic Training Center Resident 120 out of 125 match targets. She sealed the targets and 44 targets in the final for 168 total Athlete Collin Wietfeldt (Hemlock, Mich.) deal with 21 targets in the final. Colorado targets and the bronze medal. and Rachael Heiden (Clinton, Mich.) reigned local Janessa Beaman (Elbert, Colo.) scored Wrapping up the excitement with duels supreme in the Men’s and Women’s Trap the silver medal with 112 match targets and for the gold were TJ Bayer (College Station,

Women’s Skeet (L to R): Jaiden Grinnell, Brandy Drozd and Morgan Craft. Men’s Double Trap (L to R): Ian Rupert, Billy Crawford and Garrett Walters. Men’s Trap J2 Category Keenan Kremke (Burwell, Neb.) 112 targets Jake Fritcher (Driftwood, Texas) 112 targets Tyler Lirio (Coolidge, Ga.) 112 targets Men’s Trap J3 Category Dustin McGowen (Greenwood, Ark.) 107 targets Grant Dorris (Lexington, Tenn.)107 targets Woody Harris 103 targets Women’s Trap J2 Category Ashley Carroll (Solvang, Calif.) 112 match targets Rebekah Lowen (Hillsboro, Mo.) 104 targets Rebekah Abel (Johnstown, Ohio) 94 targets Women’s Trap J3 Category Chelsea Mathis (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 93 targets Grace Hambuchen (Wellesley, Mass.) 82 targets Men’s Double Trap J2 Category Men’s Trap (L to R): Matt Gossett, Collin Wietfeldt and Austin Odom. Jordan Hintz (Burlington, Wisc.) 128 targets Jake Fritcher (Driftwood, Texas) 122 targets Texas) and Brandy Drozd (Bryan, total targets. In a five-target shoot- Will Hinton (Dacula, Ga.)118 targets Texas), the new Men’s and Women’s off, Drozd won the gold medal and Men’s Double Trap J3 Category Skeet NJOSC Champions. Bayer shot Grinnell finished with the silver medal. Hank Garvey (Newburyport, Mass.) 113 targets 124 match targets and 22 targets in The bronze medalist was Morgan Craft Robert Smith (Clarksville, Tenn.) 108 targets the final to tie Dustin Perry (Crockett, (Hughesville, Texas) with 110 match Matthew Knepper (Tucson, Ariz.) 103 targets Texas) at 146 targets. Perry shot 121 targets and 23 targets in the final for a Men’s Skeet J2 Category match targets and a perfect final of 25 total of 133 targets. Coulter Dewitt (Bryan, Texas) 118 targets straight targets for an opportunity to These talented junior men and Phillip Jungman (Caldwell, Texas) 117 targets win gold. In a four-target shoot-off, women are some of the athletes that Luis Gloria (Tucson, Ariz.) 116 targets Bayer won the gold medal and Perry may very well represent the USA in the Men’s Skeet J3 Category the silver medal. The bronze medalist 2012 or 2016 Olympic Games. Given Baylor Brooks (Stephenville, Texas) 100 match targets was Kyle Johnson (Phoenix, Ariz.) with the growth of Men’s Double Trap and Adam McBee (Brady, Texas) 99 targets 120 match targets and 24 targets in the the always solid numbers from the Logan Keldsen (Walkerton, Ind.) 97 targets final for a total of 144 targets. Skeet and Trap athletes, USA Shooting Women’s Skeet J2 Category Drozd and Olympic Training looks forward to the many world-class Hannah Houston (Columbia, Tenn.) 95 targets Center Resident Athlete Jaiden Grinnell performances these athletes are capable Emily Cates (Centennial, Colo.) 95 targets (Port Angeles, Wash.) put on a show of in the years to come. USAS would Katie Lackey (Denver, Colo.) 91 targets with a shoot-off for the gold medal. like to thank our tireless volunteers for Women’s Skeet J3 Category Drozd entered the final with 111 targets their assistance on making the match a Sydney Carson (North Liberty, Ind.) 88 targets and hit a solid 23 targets in the final. great success and congratulate all those Grinnell shot 112 match targets and 22 who participated in the 2011 National targets in the final to tie Drozd at 134 Junior Olympic Championships.

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LET S MAKE GOOD GreatBy Sergeant George Norton

n the sport of competitive shooting, shooter and every coach is different. As starting over instead of building on a solid we always strive to find more points. coaches, no matter how talented we are, foundation. We strive for excellence which, in if we apply the fundamentals of shooting After one bad performance, we turn, means perfection. Many think the same way to every junior shooter, decide that those years of perfecting a ofI perfection as a very daunting task. In we will only help the few that are like strong position were a waste and then our sport, it means to execute at a level us. Likewise, if a junior shooter is being start from scratch. As a coach, we must that is without flaw or distraction. That instructed on too many fundamentals stick with our knowledge of shooting. is a heavy burden for all competitors, at one time, they may well become We must not let them change anything especially junior shooters, to handle. overwhelmed and frustrated. Everyone is fundamental. As a shooter, do not waste All of these elements make it very different. Therefore, coaches should strive your time or money on new equipment— easy for junior shooters to become to apply the fundamentals differently to you are only hurting yourself and your overwhelmed and may cause them every shooter according to personal need wallet. to concentrate on the wrong ways to and growth. With that being said, how Break down the issues you are improve. During this article, I will discuss can we, as coaches and juniors, look to having with the fundamentals to the fundamental elements that make a perfect simplify the approach of fundamentals simplest form. Once you do, you will be shooter and break everything down to its (without overwhelming) to make a decent able find good shots and bad shots. You simplest form. 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TryBom-ChristmasAd.indd 1 10/6/2011 11:21:17 AM Eric Uptagrafft: Silver Seeking Gold ilver has become a frustrating color after returning from a brief deployment to shy of first for his third silver medal of the for the USA Shooting Team’s Eric Afghanistan (Uptagrafft is a Soldier in the year—and fourth international silver in two Uptagrafft. Earlier in 2010, he U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit). With 102.8 seasons. reemerged as a front runner at the points in the final, he finished one point Frustrating would be a good word for SInternational Shooting Sport Federation piles of silver winking back at Uptagrafft; (ISSF) World Cup in Sydney, Australia. however, his slew of silver also earned him Uptagrafft, who won a silver and bronze a nomination to the U.S. Olympic Team during 2010 and jumped around between the top ten rankings, issued a challenge to (pending approval by the U.S. Olympic the rest of the world in Sydney. Committee). One could also assert that He erupted with near perfection—599 He has seen the podium in five of ten match points and 104.2 points in the final international appearances in the past to finish just two-tenths of a point behind two seasons, or that eight of those ten the gold medalist to claim the silver. Not competitions included a final appearance. only was this his first major international With impressive averages like that, it’s match since his back surgery, but his wife, hard to dispute the color of the medal. Petty Officer First Class Sandra Uptagrafft, Though he was just shy of gold on several was deployed for nearly a year in dangerous occasions, Uptagrafft is like a lion waiting situations in Afghanistan. He managed to pounce on its prey—the Olympic his recovery and the majority of the major Games, of course. holidays without Sandra. The battle for gold lies at the top With his wife home safe and with friend Sergei Martynov of Belarus. sound before his second World Cup in Martynov was the 2000 and 2004 Olympic Changwon, Korea, Eric Uptagrafft was Games bronze medalist and finished eighth ready for action. In Changwon, he was The universal sign of a job well done, Uptagrafft tosses a in 2008. He has held the number one eight-tenths of a point behind gold yet again. thumbs-up to the crowd after his silver medal victory at Men’s 50m Rifle Prone ranking for the entire The silver medal pattern continued at the the ISSF World Cup Changwon. 2011 season, and recently claimed the gold World Cup Final with 599 match points medal at the World Cup Final. Despite their One could also assert that Uptagrafft has seen the podium in five of ten international appearances in the past two seasons, or that eight of those ten competitions included a final appearance. With impressive averages like that, it’s hard to dispute the color of the medal. friendly relationship, the focus is “When I shoot in London next on each shot when they approach summer, I will have the best rifle/ the line. “You can’t translate ammo combination possible… competition into personal hopefully the best in the world,” relationships,” said Martynov, commented Uptagrafft U.S. Army because “sport is sport and you Marksmanship Unit teammate wouldn’t have friends in 50 years.” Sergeant First Class Jason Parker Uptagrafft is hot on his heels (Columbus, Ga.) describes Eric as as the number two prone shooter a “great competitor. There are few in the world. “He’s [Uptagrafft] people that have the desire, talent one of the best shooters in the and mental toughness to become world in prone,” said Martynov, an Olympic Champion and he has “I’ve won from him and he’s won proven that he is one of the best from me before, it turns out this in the world.” year I’ve been better than him.” National Rifle Coach Major Next year, however, Martynov Dave Johnson commented, “He’s might not be so lucky. in rare and elite company. Silver Two near-perfect rounds can be trying, but at the same of 599 points in an international time Eric has established himself competition in one season is as a shooter you expect in the top no accident, they are the result three.” For now, his future holds of countless hours of training box after box of ELEY Tenex as he and preparation. When he is prepares for London. on the range, he’s a verifiable “I’m working hard polishing scientist. Every move, every my technique so hopefully I can slight adjustment to his position get those last few tenths of a point is calculated and it doesn’t end that might just make a difference.” there—round upon round are Come July of 2012, he will be on sent downrange to test different a plane for training camp and lots of ammunition, equipment is then the main stage at the Royal tested to meet exacting, though Artillery Barracks as his silver not easily defined requirements. successes sprout gold ambitions.

Eric Uptagrafft is one of the top three shooters in the world in Men’s 50m Rifle Prone. Silver medals may have blessed (and frustrated) Uptagrafft in 2010 and 2011, but in 2012 his sights are firmly set on gold. Are you Fundamentally Sound? By Olympic Training Center Resident Athlete, John Mullins ne of the key steps to from the front on the shooting station a successful career to the back of the shooting station. The in the international shooter’s toes should be placed on the shooting world is strong line; this enables the shooter to have Ofundamentals. Many shooters currently full mobility to any target possible. If competing can improve their scores the shooter is having problems with by some basic improvements to their the right-hand targets, he or she should setup. These particular techniques are move the right foot further back and intended for right-handed shooters vice versa for the left-hand targets. In in the international trap discipline. In the picture to the left, you will see that general the left-handed shooter will do my foot position is along the imaginary the opposite of such references. This 45 degree line on the shooting station. article will discuss basic foot position, Generally, my right foot is positioned leg position, weight distribution, use of back from the line allowing me a little your hips and gun mount. more mobility to the right-hand targets. When you first approach the Weight distribution is another shooting station, a good foot position key factor in enabling the shooter to is essential for everything that leads up move to the target. A shooter’s weight to the shot. Completing a good shot is should be placed on the balls of his or a difficult task without a firm base. The her feet and not on the heels. With basic foot position is a 45 degree line the weight on the balls of the feet, ease

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Canterbury Trap International www.canterburytrap.co.nz Phone: +64 3 3844524 Fax: +64 3 3844501 International patent number 569677 of movement in the legs is allowed. The principles of is the use of the main benefit of this is that when a problem majority of weight, around 60 to 70 percent, right hand. The right hand drives the gun to comes to light it can be fixed fast and should be on your leading or front foot. the target. In international skeet the left hand efficiently, thereby limiting the targets that Having your weight more forward allows drives to the target. In trapshooting, the left could be missed. With bad fundamentals the shooter to move to the target easier. The hand should be loose enough to allow the there is the possibility that more than knees should be bent and not locked. If the right hand to control the movement of the one issue can arise and the fix will be too knees are locked, it restricts the movement gun to the target. complicated during a match. Putting several of the shooter to the target. My knees in the Often times if the left hand overpowers of these techniques to use will improve your picture to the right are slightly bent to allow the right hand, the gun will feel out of scores in the match and over time. easier movement to any target. control. When the gun moves out of control The angles of the targets require the the quality of the shot is affected. Throughout shooter to move with his or her hips. It is my career as a competitor, I have struggled very hard to move the gun to the target with this habit over and over. One way to with just your arms, and by using your help overcome this problem is by curling hips it allows for a more consistent motion your pinky finger under the forearm which to the target. The initial movement to the does not allow a tight grip to the forearm. If target must be made by the hips. The basic your left hand cannot hold the forearm tight principle of using your legs is different for it will have a harder time overtaking your everybody, so minor differences will be right hand. found in your own style. These basic fundamentals can With your body position set, the improve your shooting game and can also shooter can now move on to the gun mount. be integrated into other various forms of When a shooter mounts the gun, it is vital shotgun sports. One of the main reasons that the mount be replicated consistently for having these fundamentals is not throughout the competition. There are many necessarily for when everything is working different ways to mount the gun; everybody and your scores are good, rather when you’re has their own unique mount that works for struggling to break targets. them. Basic fundamentals will help pull Once the gun is mounted, other a shooter through the rough times of a fundamentals takeover. One of the basic competition by providing a strong base. The Make sure to bend your knees to allow ease of movement in the path to the target. CanterburyAutoTrench CanterburyCanterbury Trap Trap have have developed developed another another world world first, first, a a fullyfully automatedautomated U.S.A distributor BunkerBunker system system that that only only requires requires one one shooter shooter to to set set up up and and operate operate.. Mr Bob Schultz Target Shotguns, Inc The Canterbury Auto Trench replicates a traditional 15 trap ISSF layout with simple push Tel: 1-800-684-6329 button controls for set up and changing between e-mail: [email protected] ISSF programs. Web: www.targetshotguns.com The system comes complete with Voice release and control console. Additional features include multi positional practice modes and ABT/Continental/Wobble trap facility.

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What’s the Best Airgun For Me? By Scott Pilkington “What is the best airgun?” I get asked that question a lot. For those people that I know are already competing, the answer I give is often surprising: “The one you are shooting.” That’s a little tongue-in-cheek, but mostly true. The person asking often seeks to bypass the necessary training and practice to excel in this sport. “Attempting to buy points” as some refer to it. This seems to be a basic human trait, wanting a path to glory with no commitment. say this because another endeavor that were that simple. It’s a lot like buying a car, not be the best gun for you, based on any of I also have a great deal of expertise and what is the best for you? Just like most the listed criteria. So let’s examine some of with , the art of hand engraving, autos made today are extremely reliable these and see what you need. has many of the same sort of people and perform at speeds well beyond legal Planned Usage : What is your goal involved.I Engraving is also a rather limits, any 10 meter airgun is going to for this purchase? Is it for occasional esoteric skill that like Olympic Shooting has be accurate and reliable. Anschütz, recreational shooting? Just about specialized equipment that requires a great Feinwerkbau, Morini, Pardini, Steyr,Tau anything will do, even something deal of practice to excel in it. I have been a and Walther all have good products. heavy or awkward or hard to cock. practitioner, counselor and teacher in both Though any company occasionally Do you want to participate in a local areas for many years and see many beginners may have teething problems with a new club or league? You can certainly who attempt to short cut their way to success model, on the whole, they all make a solid look into used vintage models to save with high dollar equipment purchases, just gun. So if reliability and accuracy are not some cash. Even 40 year old guns can be like my airgun customers who want to buy a discriminating factors, what are? as realiable and as accurate as the top line gun. There are many variables that define models today. So what is the best airgun? For what best suits your purposes. Planned Are you thinking you are going to make those without one and looking to invest a usage, budgets, filling logistics and a serious attempt at excelling in this sport substantial amount of cash, they want a cut ergonomics are all factors that must be such as a college scholarship or even the U.S. and dried answer, like “A Feinwaltschutz considered in determining what the best gun Olympic Team? In this case it makes sense XYZ or Steyrinipard 89TEN.” If only life is for you. My idea of the best might to take advantage of the latest technology if 28 USA SHOOTING NEWS “A parent who calls wanting to buy their 10-year-old son a full size Steyr LP10 because it has won Olympic Gold medals is not doing him a favor when he really needs something small and light that fits his hands and doesn’t fatigue his young muscles.” for no other reason that if/when mechanical should be self-sufficient for each shot. CA accordingly: If the gun is too big or too problems happen, there are immediate guns would be allowed as long as you start heavy for you, it is not what you need. You support systems in place to keep you going. with an empty cylinder and fill it during will not enjoy shooting it even a few shots. It may be a coach with some spare parts or your prep time. However, I realize that A parent who calls wanting to buy their a teammate with back up action to keep you Pandora’s box has long been opened in this 10-year-old son a full size Steyr LP10 because going. regard, and we are not going back. But for it has won Olympic Gold medals is not doing Budget: This is usually an overriding a club or recreational shooter, both rifles him a favor when he really needs something factor for most recreational shooters. There and pistols using older Recoilless Spring small and light that fits his hands and doesn’t are very few instances where I would say Piston (RSP) or Single Stroke Pneumatic fatigue his young muscles. Or trying to force that the price tag is principal to success. (SSP) technologies are more than adequate; a tall person to adapt to small rifle is not Often times I see parents who think by for many shooters, the additional rhythm going to lead to success. It is true that top of spending top dollar they are doing the best of the long cocking motion between each the line models from all major makers these for their child, and in some cases, I think shot can be a relaxing part of their mental days offer many adjustments to custom fit overspending can create sitations that hinder game. I remember watching a Cuban girl at them to your individual physiche, but this a shooters success. the 2003 Pan American Games win Women’s can be a double edged sword, especially for Filling logistics: For the serious 10m Air Rifle with a very rusty Feinwerkbau younger shooters. More on this in coming competitors reading this article, there is 601 when nearly all of her competitors were articles. only one serious option these days and using modern, less fatiguing CA guns. 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Sergeant Glenn Eller (Katy, Texas) is no stranger to the dedication and training it takes to reach the top. Eller was the Men’s Double Trap gold medalist at the 2008 Olympic Games in , China. After a few setbacks in early 2011, Eller is breaking through the world rankings to return to the top ten. At the 2011 International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Clay Target Championships in early September in Belgrade, Serbia, Eller proved that he’s back and better than ever. Eller nailed 145 out of 150 match targets to tie three other shooters for a spot in the final. With just two shooters remaining in the shoot-off—Eller and Ahmed Almaktoum of the United Arab Emirates—the tension grew by the minute. The duo continued for 20 targets, 30 targets and finally Almaktoum dropped his thirty-sixth target and Eller advanced to the final. This unprecedented shoot-off is an unofficial record (the ISSF does not monitor this statistic for official records) for a shoot-off in qualification, breaking Vasily Mosin’s previous 30 target shoot-off at the 2010 World Championships. Eller maintained pace in the final with 45 out of 50 targets to score 193 total targets. Tied with Russia’s Vitaly Fokeev for the bronze medal, Eller kept it short and sweet, topping Forkeev after four targets and claiming the bronze medal. USA Shooting would like to congratulate the Winchester Athlete of the Month, Glenn Eller, on his return to the top ten in the world and wish him success for the 2012 season. Photo, Photo ISSF

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July 7-9, 2011 – Anniston, Ala. By Youth Programs & Athlete Development Manager, Michael Theimer

total of 92 Progressive Position In the first day of competitions to finish with the silver medal. Third place Pistol (PPP) athletes squared off for Basic Supported, Jack Leverett III went to Halverson with a total of 649 points. at the Civilian Marksmanship (Bainbridge, Ga.), lead the pack with 397 Bridget Mullins (Cross Junction, Va.), posted Program’s (CMP) South location points, Lyndsey Parker (Salem, Mo.), was a strong second day second place score of Ain Anniston, Ala., for the Junior Olympic in second place with 393 points and Henry 332, but her aggregate score wasn’t enough PPP National Championships. The two- Leverett (Bainbridge, Ga.), was in third with and had to settle for fourth place overall. day competition was co-sponsored by USA 391 points. International Standing (unsupported) Shooting and the NRA. CMP South provided Leverett III maintained his first place a fantastic all-electronic 80 point range and lead the second day of the match with 396 – Individual Men’s Division a range operations team that delivered a points for an aggregate of 792. Miles Sinagra In the men’s division, Brian Kim flawless event. (Amite, La.), moved from fourth place into (Garden Grove, Calif.), took the lead with The PPP match competition is a second place by shooting 396 points for 785 368 points on the first day. Thomas Ricks precision pistol event. Multi-shot pistols total points. Parker began her second day in (Crystal Spring, Miss.), and Andy Choi may be used, but only a single pellet may sixth place, but a solid 390 points gave her an (Cerritos, Calif.), were close behind him with be loaded at any given moment. The overall aggregate of 783 for third place. 363 points apiece. The second day of the men’s event was pistols must be .177 caliber (4.5 mm), and Standing Supported - Individual use compressed air or compressed, non- exciting as Choi, Clayton Hinton (Canton, In the first day of competitions for Mo.), and Nathan Switzer (Newport News, flammable gas (such as CO2) for propellant. Standing Supported, Brianna Kinard There were 29 athletes competing Va.), all shooting 364 points. Although Kim’s (Newberry, S.C.), and Layne Smith second day score dropped to 359 points, he in the Basic Supported category, eight in (Woodstock, Ala.), lead the pack with 343 the Standing Supported category and 54 tied Andy Choi’s aggregate of 727 points, and 341 points respectively. Alexa Halverson putting him in a tie for gold going into the competing in the International Standing (Colorado Springs, Colo.), finished in third category which is the Olympic air pistol finals. Ricks was close behind with 726 total place with 324 points. points. The men’s top eight for the final event (off handed, unsupported). Also, On the second day Kinard increased there were seven Basic Supported Teams, included: Choi, Kim, Ricks, Hinton, Switzer, her lead with 347 points from the day’s Miles Bewley (Tulsa, Okla.), Garrett Rayborn seven Mixed Teams and eight International match. She finished with 690 total points for Standing Teams. (Tylertown, Miss.), and Joshua Gelberger the gold medal. Smith posted 330 points on (Stow, Mass.). Basic Supported - Individual the second day for an aggregate of 671 points Thomas Ricks came on strong with a

The talented teams (and coaches) of the 2011 Junior Olympic PPP National Championships at the CMP’s South Facility in Anniston, Ala. Women’s International Standing (L to R): Kathryn Kananen, Men’s International Standing (L to R): Brian Kim, Thomas Ricks Darien Shenk and Hannah Black. and Clayton Hinton. final of 95.7 points, for an aggregate score of (Florissant, Colo.) kept the pressure on with form with a fantastic 99.9 points in the final 821.7 points, the gold medal and a slot on 359 points. for a guaranteed gold medal and USAS the USAS National Junior Team. With 94.4 On day two, Shenk separated herself National Junior Team slot. She shot an points in the final, Kim came within three- from the pack with 365 points and taking aggregate score of 824.9 points. Kananen tenths of a point from Ricks’ and walked the lead headed into the final. Janice Choi maintained second place with an aggregate away with the silver medal. Hinton shot 95.3 (Los Angeles, Calif.) came from behind of 810.5 points, closely followed by Black points in the final for a total of 819.3 points with 363 points, but her two day aggregate with an aggregate of 804.3 points taking the and the bronze medal. was not enough beat Kananen’s aggregate of bronze medal. International Standing (unsupported) 720 points. The women’s top eight for the USA Shooting wants to thank all the - Individual Women’s Division final included: Shenk, Kananen, Hannah parents and coaches for their dedication In the women’s division, Darian Shenk Black (Yorktown, Va.), Choi, Kim, Elizabeth to the sport and their shooting athletes. (Annville, Pa.) and Ashely Kim (Corona, Lutz (Annville, Pa.) and Isabel Macaulay USA Shooting also thanks the CMP for an Calif.) were running neck-and-neck with (Concord, Mass.). enjoyable competition and looks forward to duo 360s on the first day. Kathryn Kananen Shenk demonstrated her champion next year in Anniston. Air Arms S400 MPR Air Rifle

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Age:: 30 Birthday: April 5 Hometown: Browns Mills, N.J. Events: Men’s 50m Rifle Three Position, Men’s 50m Rifle Prone, Men’s 10m Air Rifle Education: MBA, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Accomplishments: 2004 Olympic Gold Medalist (Prone), 2008 Olympic Silver Medalist (Prone), Nominated to the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team, 2002 World Champion (Prone)

What is your all-time on figuring out how to physically hold for me. Here is a very, very short list: favorite movie? the rifle more still so I’m able to shoot it helped me grow up and mature Miracle, the story about the 1980 hockey tens all the time, or nearly all the time. quickly, be a better student, pay for my There are so many pieces of the puzzle undergraduate and graduate degrees, see team. in rifle, it is fun for me. There is always the world and meet my wife. I’ve met so What is your favorite book? something to work on. Also, I really many amazing people who have touched enjoy helping others in the sport—seeing my life in a very positive way because of I really enjoyed Alaska’s Wolf Man by Jim their excitement when they improve or shooting and I’ve been fortunate to be Rearden and BeyondFree Note-taking Band Lined of Paper Brothers from http://incompetech.com/graphpaper/notelined/ by learn something new is so rewarding for able to do something I love nearly every Major Dick Winters. me. day for the last 15 years.

How old were you when you What advice can you pass You were recently started shooting? on to youth shooters? nominated to your third I started shooting guns in general when If you truly love to shoot and want to try olympic team. how are you I was roughly 6 or 7 years old. I started to go far with it, give it everything you preparing for london? competing when I was 15 years old. have. If you want it bad enough, your I think I know most of the areas where dreams can come true. You just have to I can improve. I’m constantly trying to What is the best advice you be smart enough to figure out the path. have ever received? figure out how I can fill in those gaps and There will be bumps in the road, but then doing the work to get better. I received a ton of it over the years from never forget that the sun is coming up some very wise and wonderful people. I tomorrow and you will get another shot What is your greatest at it. can’t really narrow it down to one thing. accomplishment? Also, I can’t say there is one piece of advice that was the answer to everything. What are your goals? To be honest, it probably has more to do with what I didn’t achieve. Of My mom always told me that if you want In shooting, I’ve always wanted to be one course, winning World Championships something bad enough, you can do it. of the best in history. That’s what keeps and the Olympics were very big Anything is possible. If there’s a will, me going. I’ve already done a lot in my accomplishments, but what I had to there’s a way. You just have to find the career, but I believe there’s more I can do. deal with after my mishaps in way. I still don’t think I’ve seen my very best. and Beijing were monumental. I was I want to try to “figure the game out” able to answer the questions, handle the What do you like about the best I can and, someday, share that criticism, learn from these situations and shooting? knowledge with other athletes. continue to compete and put myself in There are lots of things about being an What has shooting done for the same situations again. I never gave international shooter that I absolutely up. That’s bigger than any medal I could love. That’s why I’m still doing it. It’s you? ever win. endlessly intriguing for me to work Shooting has done nearly everything Getting to Know

People might be surprised to find do you have any out that . . . holiday traditions I got into competitive that you shooting by accident. I celebrate as a had no idea that it was family? a sport, much less an Absolutely! The main Olympic sport. I first one is, of course, started when I learned Christmas. In Czech, it could be a way to help the main celebration pay for college if I received is on Dec. 24. Dinner a scholarship for a college consists of fish soup, then rifle team. What's on your fried fish (over there, it’s always christmas list? carp) and maybe fried chicken, potato What's in your future: Already?? Honestly, every year I have a salad and then a special sweet bread short and long term? terrible time figuring out what to put on called “vanocka” (pronounced “va-noch- Short-term, most of what occupies my my Christmas list, so asking me now in ka”). In Czech, the baby Jesus comes in time is preparing for London. Long- October is even more difficult! I’m not the evening on the 24th to leave presents term, I’m not sure. My wife, Katy, and I the type of person to think much about and we open them after dinner. The have some things to think about over the putting things on a list so people can get following morning, we see what Santa next year to figure where life’s going to it for me. I like to be surprised. Claus left in our stockings. For dinner, take us next. I’d like to continue shooting we make ham and my mom’s baked after London, but that depends on beans. several things.

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