The purpose of the “Shooter Spotlight” is to help shooters get to know their fellow competitors a little bit better. We cover a wide range of shooters from “Marksman to Master.” This is the 50th interview in the series.
Where do you call home?
Hudson, NH
How long have you been shooting?
I have been shooting for 7 years now.
How did you get involved in shooting competitively?
I was originally a trap shooter and the word around the club was that I really enjoyed shooting anything. Our clubs coach, George Smith, heard I was interested in shooting smallbore and asked my dad if he could bring me down to the range sometime to see a practice. After I had gone to see the practice I knew that I wanted to start learning the sport.
What is a little known fact about yourself that your fellow competitors might not know?
For two years I had sworn I wasn’t going to college, it was the last thing I wanted to do. It wasn’t until the first week of August I decided to apply and study my Liberal Arts classes for a year. After these courses are completed I would really like to transfer and compete on an NCAA rifle team.
What do you consider your finest shooting achievement?
My finest individual achievement is winning the 2010 NRA Indoor Metric Position National Championship. But winning a couple team National Championships is pretty close too.
What is your favorite pre-match meal?
McDonalds Hash Browns
What is your favorite post match drink?
An “Arnold Palmer”— Half Ice Tea Half Lemonade
Do you have a favorite shooting range?
My favorite indoor range is The Hudson, NH Fish and Game Club because it’s one minute away from my house. My Favorite outdoor range is by far Camp Perry. Mostly because of the success I’ve had there and knowing the history it holds.
Do you have any short term and/or long term goals?
A short term goal I have is to consistently shoot above 580 in 3-position. My long term goal is to finish up my position and prone distinguished rifleman awards.
What shooting skill are you currently focusing your energy on?
The current skill I’m working on has got to be not getting angry at shots I shouldn’t have taken. I tend to lose my focus for the rest of that target and effects my attitude negatively.
Thanks Brian for sharing a little bit about yourself with the pronematch.com community!
