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)

Classification:

USPSA SCSA – Grand Master (PPC, RFRO)

NRA conventional Pistol (Bulls Eye)– Master

IDPA – Master

Training:
Tom Givens – Rangemaster Advanced Firearms 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
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.
USA Nationals (2016, 2017, 2019) and World (2015, 2019) Championships