JON PYNCH

BIO

I have an awesome wife and 2 boys. I grew up interested in shooting and hunting, and unlike other interests that faded as time went by, shooting and outdoor interests grew every year.

COMPETITIVE SHOOTING: 5 years.

TIP FOR NEW SHOOTERS: "Just go shoot a local match. You'll learn more doing that than reading online or shooting alone. Have fun!"

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KEITH BAKER

BIO

I'm a rifle builder and a full time shooting competitor. I love the sport, and especially the people in it.

COMPETITIVE SHOOTING: I've been a competitor in shooting sports for my entire life from an early age. I've been competing in the PRS since 2017.

TIP FOR NEW SHOOTERS "Learn something from every shot. Have a plan and a predicted outcome for every round you fire, both in practice and in competition. Using those predictions, compared with the results, will give you a map for success."

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MATT STINER

BIO

In addition to being an avid competitor I am also the PRS NE Regional Director and a match director. I was honored in last season by being named PRS Pro-Series and Regional Series match director of the year. I will be running 2 Pro-Series matches in 2021 at MKM Precision in Western Pennsylvania. I am also making the transition to the Tactical Division in the PRS.

COMPETITIVE SHOOTING: Start of my 5th year

TIP FOR NEW SHOOTERS: "If you are interested in getting into competition shooting just come out to the range and try it. There are so many guys willing to help you get started, lend you gear, or try gear that you may not have access to."

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CHRIS GITTINGS

BIO

NFL Sports Agent by day, passionate competitive shooter, and occasional published author. Owner of Precision Professionals, and Creator of Git-Lite Shooting Bag Fill and the Gittings Equalizer pad.

COMPETITIVE SHOOTING Since 2004

TIP FOR NEW SHOOTERS: "Don't be afraid to show up at a match with whatever gun/ammo/equipment you have. We've all been there. It will be the people and the love of guns that keeps you coming back."

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DAVID GHERIANI

BIO

I live up in the mountains in BC where on top of shooting I ski, mountain bike, snowmobile and hunt. I compete in NRL/PRS as well as all manner of team/field matches.

COMPETITIVE SHOOTING:  Since 2016

TIP FOR NEW SHOOTERS:  "Establish a baseline of your skills and tailor your practice to improve on that baseline."

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KILI LILLY

BIO

PNW transplant, Texas girl at heart. I love cooking, meeting new people, and growing this sport.

COMPETITIVE SHOOTING: 3 years

TIP FOR NEW SHOOTERS: "Don't be afraid to ask questions - everyone was new at one point, learn as much as possible, take classes from a reputable instructor."

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MARCHAND HOVRUD

BIO

I am a dental Hygienist by day and shooting addict full time! I love Precision Rifle matches and also hiking, camping and hunting.

COMPETITIVE SHOOTING: 3 years

TIP FOR NEW SHOOTERS: "Jump in, don’t be afraid to ask questions and have fun!!"

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MIKE LILLY

BIO

PNW PRS/NRL competitor. Active duty service member. Best corn hole player on Team MDT.

COMPETITIVE SHOOTING: 3 yrs of Competing in precision rifle. Also competes in USPSA and 3 gun.

TIP FOR NEW SHOOTERS: "Quality training and having a shooting mentor will make all the difference in the world!"

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MARK LE

BIO

>I’m just a normal dude looking to get out there to have fun with some friends.

COMPETITIVE SHOOTING:  5 years.

TIP FOR NEW SHOOTERS:  "Focus on the basics and yourself, don’t worry about what or how others are doing."

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FRANCIS COLON

BIO

Competitive Shooter, Father, Husband, Hunter and General Outdoor Sports Enthusiast. Love to learn learn, explore and tinker with all things related to physics!

COMPETITIVE SHOOTING: 3 years.

TIP FOR NEW SHOOTERS: "Dryfire 4-5 times as often as you shoot and with focus! Create a plan for every round sent in practice to speed up your learning curve!"

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ALLISON ZANE

BIO

I began my shooting journey at 11 years old shooting in a small bore positional program. At 13, my dad introduced me to long range precision rifle, and I was hooked. I am starting my 2nd year now at 15 years old shooting National level Precision Rifle matches, and I am very excited to see what the future holds for me in this sport. It is my passion, and I am grateful for the opportunity to travel the country with my family seeing new places, meeting new friends, and doing what I love, shooting.

COMPETITIVE SHOOTING: 3 years.

TIP FOR NEW SHOOTERS: "The best place to start is by learning gun safety and fundamentals. Once you learn the fundamentals, you will have a strong foundation to build on."

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JAKE MILLARD

BIO

I’m a young gun in northern Idaho. I’ve always loved shooting and really like the competitive side of it.

COMPETITIVE SHOOTING: 2 years.

TIP FOR NEW SHOOTERS: "Have fun, love what you’re doing, and practice a lot!"

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ANDY SLADE

BIO

I started shooting as a boy. It has always been a way for me to improve my skills and take my mind off of everything else in the world. I was very fortunate to be able to be a student, and later a marksmanship instructor in the USMC. I represented the USMC for a couple years shooting PRS and field matches such as Mammoth Sniper Challenge. I’m out of the military now, and have found Team MDT to be such an awesome group of guys/girls!! It truly is a dream come true to support a company that I believe in as well as share a team with some of the very best marksmen in the world.

COMPETITIVE SHOOTING: 5 years.

TIP FOR NEW SHOOTERS: "For the new shooters, I would say to seek out a local club and ask questions. Make sure the ones you ask are finishing in the top. The winners are generally as willing to give you help as the mid pack guys, but you have to ask them!!"

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