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Last week I had the privilege of visiting the Olympic Training Center (OTC) in Colorado Springs, CO.  Just pulling up to the OTC and seeing the bronze sculptures and the Olympic Rings gave me a sense of awe knowing that for many, the path to greatness happens right here.  As one of three centers throughout the United States, athletes from sports like swimming, volleyball, wrestling and shooting can be seen on the complex, training to become the best in the world.I came to represent Smith & Wesson and Walther America for their support of the 2009 Junior Olympics.  The companies … Read the full story

Rob Leatham may be the DrillMaster (DrillMaster Shooting Club™) but his wife Kippi, is DrillMistress.  Multi-national champion Kippi Leatham and fellow top lady shooter Debbie Keehart host a ladies only practice at Rio Salado Desert Sportsman Club every month.  Rio is known as the “Mecca for Shooting” and holds just about every kind of action shooting competition.  Not only do you have the opportunity to shoot plenty of matches, the chances of you running into famous, talented shooters like the Leathams are pretty high.   For female competitors, adding the opportunity to shoot with two lady champions in a practice session … Read the full story