sinnsyk Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 (edited) Check out the article in today's paper: American Zoot Shooters Association in Wall Street Journal Tuesday January 4th 2011 for those who want to read more about it, go to our website: http://www.zootshooters.com/ ;-) Henning aka "The Undertaker" Edited January 4, 2011 by sinnsyk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gohuskers Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Great article. Nice to see the shooting sports getting this kind of coverage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avezorak Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Pretty cool... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Anderson Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Henning Wallgren, a former professional practical shooter? Did you give up on us Henning? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyinBlue Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Good article...nothing negative from the WSJ. Looks like fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Sierpina Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Good article...nothing negative from the WSJ. Looks like fun! You should read the comments of one reader. "3 gun competitions are miniature golf with sound effects." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seth Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 (edited) I emailed the following letter to the Editor who composed the piece (lauren.etter@wsj.com): "Thank you for taking the time to research and compose a positive editorial on the Zoot Shooters and Practical Shooting. I am the Match Director for a club near Washington DC and appreciate the coverage of the shooting sports, especially in a complementary manner. The first Sunday of any given month, our match hosts over 100 shooters.... some of whom are law enforcement and military, but the bulk of whom are average Americans who simply enjoy the sport. We are lawyers, doctors, LE and military, computer programmers, pharmacists and teachers --- not criminals. Our traditions of shooting sports are rich in American history and I appreciate your taking the opportunity to educate a wider audience about some of the new, positive opportunities. Seth Markowitz Fredericksburg Practical Shooters Match Director" Edited January 4, 2011 by Seth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFlowers Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Some of the people posting comments are ..... clueless. There is one cityslicker who has obviously shot a gun in his life who feels that Precision Rifle at 100 ft is the only true "shooting" sport". 100ft? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seth Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 The Editor responded to my email: " Mr. Markowitz – Thank you very much for your kind note. I appreciate you taking the time to write. Have fun! And best wishes, Lauren ------------------------ Lauren Etter Staff Reporter The Wall Street Journal. Chicago Bureau 312.750." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackBuzzard Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 I think the reason the WSJ ran the piece was more for the costuming and gangster theme, than is was for practical shooting skills/sport.......the article pic was eye grabbing. Unfortunately skillful pistol-craft remains a backwater event in the eyes of the press. BB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Kwiat Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 I agree, it's really nice to see some positive reporting on one of our shooting sports. And, nice letter Seth. Yea, some of the comments are pure demagoguery but not worth the effort as the one guy is just interesting in stirring the pot. I was really pleased to see all of the NRA folks come to Zoot's defense. Sticking together and promoting all the safety minded shooting sports is what will keep multiple generations of shooters able to enjoy our passion. Now, it would be good to have more IPSC/USPSA shooters giving Zoot a try! Lately, our matches have been very SASS shooter dominated. We love the cowboys but remember it was a couple of IPSC guys that started the sport. It's actually nice to mix it up as we often get on a IPSC or SASS or IDPA or 3 gun rut and it's nice to meet shooters from other disciplines. Hopefully more clubs will be coming to a range near you as the word spreads (or, start a club in your area). Watch it grow -- jump in and have fun. We have plenty of Tommys to lend out during matches (if you want to shoot one). Ken aka John Dillinger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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