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, first entered the firearms industry in 2011 as co-owner, president and trainer at a national training company. She immediately began competing in both 3-Gun and NRA Action Pistol, becoming a sponsored shooter. Michelle is currently a columnist and Managing Editor of Women’s Outdoor News, as well as owner of Pervenio LLC. She also manages social media for Vera Koo and FASTER Saves Lives. Michelle encourages others to step out of the comforts of home and explore. View all posts by Michelle Cerino
