shooterready Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 My boy, John, shot his first big IDPA state match. He won the high overall junior trophy. He shot SSP NV with a Glock 19. His time was 434.39 (99 dwn). Special thanks to all his squad mates: Greg Panzl (SSP MA - 3rd), Bob Vogel (SSP MA - DC), Chad Marthey (SSP MA - 2nd), Nick Bies (SSP MA - 7th), David Lee (ESP MA - 1st), Mike Barrera (SSP EX - 18th), and Elliott Peterson (SSP MA - 1st) This was his first match shooting without Dad. I was scoring the match all weekend. Thanks again guys! The Super Squad Getting his trophy from Tom Tiethoff, MD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pittbug Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Congrats John! I bet he had a fantastic time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero_down Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Can't wait for my sons to start shooting also. Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff9mmM&P Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Good stuff. Neat looking trophies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nwb01 Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 You should be proud Dick, John was amazing. His gun handling skills are better than most adults, I would take him on my squad any day. Congrats again John !!!!!!! Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooterready Posted September 2, 2009 Author Share Posted September 2, 2009 Thanks Nick. He can't stop talking about how much fun he had with you guys. Talk to you soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Bell Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Too cool I assumed he shot with you on Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooterready Posted September 2, 2009 Author Share Posted September 2, 2009 No, he is playing football now. Conflicting with shooting a bit. Just hope that football and girls don't take him away from shooting down the road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooterready Posted September 2, 2009 Author Share Posted September 2, 2009 Greg, it was good seeing you back in MI. Hope TN is treating you OK these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasmap Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 That's awesome! I bet you're proud as all get out. I'm really looking forward to the days when my son can be out with me at the range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooterready Posted September 2, 2009 Author Share Posted September 2, 2009 jasmap, Start him early. My son starting coming to the range at 4. He picked brass for a year and a half. At 5 1/2 he was shooting a .22lr. He already knew the commands and all the safety aspects of shooting just from watching. Kids are sponges. He'll be kicking my butt in a couple more years. Shooting with my kids brings a whole new joy to shooting. I hope you can enjoy yours soon. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooterready Posted September 2, 2009 Author Share Posted September 2, 2009 BTW, he's already shooting 3-gun. He's just as good with a long gun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasmap Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 jasmap,Start him early. My son starting coming to the range at 4. He picked brass for a year and a half. At 5 1/2 he was shooting a .22lr. He already knew the commands and all the safety aspects of shooting just from watching. Kids are sponges. He'll be kicking my butt in a couple more years. Shooting with my kids brings a whole new joy to shooting. I hope you can enjoy yours soon. Thanks. Good advice and I sure will do that. My Dad started me early so I totally get what you are saying. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemo Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 I know how proud you are right now! Most importantly, GOOD SHOOTING JOHN!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirveyr Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 You should be proud Dick, John was amazing. His gun handling skills are better than most adults, I would take him on my squad any day. +1 to that! He was by far the most mature member of our squad...except for Bob, of course. I figure that we've got only a few years before he is kicking all of our asses, that means you too, Dick. Congratulations John! John, regarding the girl thing...never mind...maybe I'll tell you next year. It's pretty scary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Bell Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Greg, it was good seeing you back in MI. Hope TN is treating you OK these days. It was good to be back and see all the Michigan shooters again, the quality of big matches in Michigan is always good. TN is treating me well these days, I just moved from sub-contractor to employee status with my employer. That has been a good thing so far with better benefits and pay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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