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 31st interview in the series.
George Norton
Where to you call home?
Just recently purchased a home so Phenix City, Alabama
How long have you been shooting?
Ten years beginning my sophomore year of High School.
How did you get involved in shooting competitively?
I began shooting at St. John’s Military School in the JROTC sytems.
What is a little known fact about yourself that your fellow competitors might not know?
My roommate from St. John’s signed me up for the rifle tryout (which I was not planning to do) and ended up making the team.
What do you consider your finest shooting achievement?
So far winning the 2008 NRA Nationals at Camp Perry.
What is your favorite pre-match meal?
Oatmeal and Turkey Bacon.
What is your favorite post match drink?
Chocolate Milk
Do you have a favorite shooting range?
Beijing, China
Do you have any short term and/or long term goals?
Short term is to win the 2010 USA Shooting Nationals Prone, 3-p, Air Rifle. Long term is to earn a spot on the 2012 Olympic Team.
What shooting skills are currently focusing your energy on?
Really focusing on quality of the shot not worrying about the score and making sure the shot execution is perfect.
Thanks George for sharing a little bit about yourself with the pronematch.com community!
