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Well, howdy there, fellow adventure-seekers! Buckle up, because I’m about to take you on a wild ride through my life, which is a delightful mix of gunpowder, giggles, and a whole lot of clays!

Picture this: a young whippersnapper growing up on a farm in the heart of Ohio. Yep, that’s me! I spent my days mowing alfalfa fields, dodging cows, and, oh yeah, honing my marksmanship skills like a sharpshooting cowboy in a spaghetti western. (Yeehaw!) I was practically born with a rifle in my hands—okay, maybe not literally, but you get the idea!

Fast forward to the COVID downtime; while the world was busy binge-watching shows, looking for toilet paper, and perfecting their sourdough recipes, I was invited to try my hand at Sporting Clays. Let me tell you, it was love at first bang! After that, I shot more than 20,000 rounds in my first year—yes, you read that right! I was like a kid in a candy store, except the candy was shells and the store was a shooting range.

As I navigated through the NSCA class system, I made friends faster than you can say “pull!” We laughed, we shot, and we probably scared a few squirrels along the way. Who knew that shooting clays could be such a blast?

Now, let’s talk about my family. I’m married to my high school sweetheart—yes, the one who still puts up with my shenanigans after all these years! Together, we’ve got three amazing kids who are just starting their own adulting adventures. (Good luck, kiddos! You’re gonna need it!)

So, what’s next on this wild journey? I’m eager to share my knowledge, training techniques, and gear recommendations with all you fellow enthusiasts out there. Whether you’re a seasoned shooter or a newbie just trying to figure out which end of the gun goes “bang,” I’m here to help! (And maybe throw in a few dad jokes for good measure—because who doesn’t love a good pun?)

So, let’s embark on this journey together! Who knows where it’ll take us? Maybe to the top of the leaderboard, or perhaps just to the nearest BBQ joint for some well-deserved ribs after a long day of shooting. Either way, I’m excited to see where the adventure leads!

- JM