In four previous posts at “Women’s Outdoor News,” Vera Koo shares her unique and invaluable personal tips on competition shooting, all based on her experiences shooting the Bianchi Cup. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned competitor, you can benefit from her advice. Read on to discover what advice she offers in each post and how it can be adapted to your skill level.
In her article “How to Become a Champion Shooter,” Vera explains how her strength arises from her solitude, which allows her to concentrate on achieving her goals. Although she may not be able to tell you the secret of becoming a champion, she does share how you can successfully get through at least half the battle.
True warrior status is earned through discipline, diligence, long hours and rising up when you have fallen.
Vera shares why women should participate in competition shooting and how to achieve shooting goals in “A Champion’s Mindset to the Shooting Sports.” She then explains in-depth why and how these tips worked for her.
The size of a person does not matter in our sport. It is about size of heart and mind.
Vera’s post “How to Prepare for a Shooting Competition” offers a look into some of her “firsts” in competition shooting and practice. She even recalls some of her interactions with a few very well-known competitors. For tips, she shares a list of what she does every time she arrives at a match.
Subject yourself to high pressure in practice, so you can achieve at high levels in every arena of your life.
If you’ve ever been caught off guard by severe weather extremes when shooting, you’ll appreciate Vera’s tips in “Why You Must Train in Inclement Weather for Shooting Competitions.” She shares her experiences and how she prepared herself for rain, cold and hot weather during various shooting competitions.
Preparation is the key to success in this sport, so I take no shortcuts.
Even if you just put into practice one competition tip from each of Vera’s articles, you will surely be that many steps closer to achieving your shooting goals. But best of all, many of Vera’s tips are also transferable to other parts of your life where you want to experience personal growth.
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Michelle Cerino (aka Princess Gunslinger) is a freelance writer and Managing Editor at Women's Outdoor News. Michelle entered the firearms industry in 2011 as co-owner, president and instructor at a national training company. She quickly began competing in 3-Gun and NRA Action Pistol events and became a sponsored shooter. Michelle also manages social media for Vera Koo as part of the DISA LLC team. In March 2013, she attended Ohio's first armed staff course, which later became the FASTER Saves Lives program. Since then, she has contributed as an instructor and managed the program’s social media and monthly newsletter. For the past 15 years, Michelle has focused on personal safety, sharing her expertise through writing, public speaking and hands-on instruction. Learn more about Michelle Cerino, also known as “Princess Gunslinger,” by visiting her website. View all posts by Michelle Cerino
