Started shooting at the age of 13, became Sharpshooter at 14.
University champion (1972) at SAMBO. (Empty Hand Self-defense).
Military Service – Navy (1973-1976)

Classifications:

• USPSA / SCSA – Grand Master
• NRA conventional Pistol (Bulls Eye) – Master
• IDPA – Master

Training:

Tom Givens – RangeMaster Instructor
FrontSight Firearms Training Institute – Distinguished Graduate
Massad Ayob Group – MAG-20 Range course
Robert Vogel – World Class Pistol Skills class
NWTC, Department of Public Safety – Force on Force Instructor
NRA – Certified Instructor, Range Officer
GSW and First Aid; CPR certified
IDPA Chief Safety Officer

Competitions:

NRA conventional pistol – states and regional matches. 2007 – bronze medal, 2008 – gold medal
IDPA – States Championships and sanctioned matches.
IDPA – USA Nationals and World Championships
Steel Challenge – States and Regional Matches