Mike Benedict Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 For those who did not hear one of the original IPSC shooters Raul Walters died Wednesday Raul Walters is survived by his wife, Vicki Walters, daughters Wendy Walters and Stacy Walters Cobb, son-in-law Daniel Cobb, and two grandchildren, Zachary and McKenzie Cobb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Front Man Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 For those who did not hear one of the original IPSC shooters Raul Walters died WednesdayRaul Walters is survived by his wife, Vicki Walters, daughters Wendy Walters and Stacy Walters Cobb, son-in-law Daniel Cobb, and two grandchildren, Zachary and McKenzie Cobb. Old School; Iowa lost one of it's best. FM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tightloop Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 First saw him shoot at the 80 Natls in Virginia...man he was fast..don't know if he was just gifted or well practiced, but he could really burn...IIRC, he finished in the top 20 even after crashing the mover stage with several mikes after having to shoot it 3 times in a row due to mechanical problems.. Great shooter, he'll be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzShooter Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Raul knew his stuff. He will be missed by all of us who met him. What a champion and learned shooter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Early IPSC'er Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 I used to shoot in the old MPPL (Midwest Practical Pistol League) with Raul in the mid-late 70's. Some of you may not know that he's responsible in large part for the Chapman Academy. His close friend, Dick Thomas was the moving force behind the original IPSC Columbia conference in 1976. He and Hachathorne were buds and convinced Jeff to convene the conference. The reason that it was conducted in Columbia, MO was because Dick and Raul were there and made a central location available for everyone. Dick and Raul formed a business relationship, bought the land and set up the original Chapman Academy. The first class that Ray held (which I was fortunate enough to be in)--Ray was still commuting from California. Ray moved to Columbia and after a couple of years he and Dick and Raul had some disagreements and decided to split the blanket. It was awkward for awhile as Dick, Raul, Andy Langley and Ken Hackathorne formed a seperate organization called "Personal Safety" (or something like that) and also held classes at the Chapman Academy for awhile. Raul was a real race-horse--very competitive and extremely talented. I understand that he moved to California after the loss of one of his kids. I'd like to know anything about his passing, if any of you have info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Benedict Posted February 3, 2009 Author Share Posted February 3, 2009 Raul was a real race-horse--very competitive and extremely talented. I understand that he moved to California after the loss of one of his kids. I'd like to know anything about his passing, if any of you have info. Early shoot me and email Mike@talontactical.com or give me a call 7707375054 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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