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New disabled air pistol shooter looking for a coach
Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2014 12:32 pm
by billbecher
I live in Santa Fe, New Mexico and am looking for a coach in the Albuquerque-Santa Fe area. I'm a new shooter interested in 10m air pistol. I'm a T10 paraplegic (no motor control below the waist) but full upper body control. I'd appreciate any suggestions.
Bill Becher
Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2014 11:58 pm
by Will Hart
Bill, welcome to the shooting sports!
Contact Bob Foth at the Olympic Training Center in CO:
Bob.Foth@usashooting.org
He can assist you in finding a coach in your area.
Best of luck in 10m!
Will
Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2014 1:06 am
by Trooperjake
Contact the NRA Disabled Shooters Services at:
dallen@nrahq.orgdallen@nrahq.org
I believe they have a bigger program than USA Shooting.
Go to the Disabled Shooters Services web site, you will find the rules and medical forms you will need.
But contact both venues.
A good air gun coach should be able to get you started.
Good luck with your shooting.
Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2014 2:55 am
by USMC0802
contact both but NRA won't be much help and you shouldn't need any forms. Find any local club that shoots 10m and you will be welcomed. I'm a T2 and compete in able bodied as well as para events. No difference at all in what you need to learn compared to an able bodied shooter. Many more opportunities with USA Shooting if you are serious and committed. Early on I had the opportunity to train one on one with Will Hart at the OTC and heading to World Championships in a couple weeks. Bob is really hard to get in touch with though. At National championships this week, home a week or so and then to Germany so be patient. Find a local club and everyone will welcome you. If you are a veteran, there are additional opportunities.