Vera Koo’s story of Yuanfen is her third column in a six-part series that is inspired by the writings in her memoir, which will be published later this year.

When I enrolled at San Francisco State after graduating high school, I do not think I realized just how valuable the next 4 years of my life would be. I attended college because my friends were going to college. It just seemed like the natural progression after high school. Sponsored by Vera Koo Five decades […]

What do you want your life to be about? What are your goals? What would make you happy? Have you ever thought about those questions? You should. Because you can make your dreams become reality. Sponsored by Vera Koo We can all be so much more than what we think you can be. It took […]

I am a college student again. Yes, at 71 years old, I returned to school. Sponsored by Vera Koo I enrolled this semester for a class called “Introduction to Digital Imaging” at Cañada College in Redwood City, California. It meets twice a week for 75 minutes. My son, Austin, helped me get my student ID […]

I watched my youngest granddaughter transform from a baby to a toddler. I experienced the high tea of a lifetime. And, most importantly, I enjoyed quality family time that included many experiences, including camping on Moutcha Bay. Those are the highlights of the summer trip Carlos and I took with our 3 children, their spouses […]

I like to be around energy and excitement. That is one reason why I enjoy traveling to New York City. The bright lights, the noise, the crowds on Times Square, the array of colors, I love it all.  Sponsored by Vera Koo I traveled to New York on a theater tour for a second straight […]

I hear many people talk about what they want to do “some day.” Too often, though, “some day” never arrives until the window of opportunity has closed and they can no longer do what they always said they wanted to do. Sponsored by Vera Koo I do not want to miss my “some day.” That […]

I was precise in everything I did throughout my sport shooting career. I was precise in the way I practiced. I was precise in the way I ate in the weeks leading up to a match. I was precise in the way I prepared my guns and equipment for competition. So I suppose it is […]

The ever lovely and inspiring Vera Koo shares with us her personal Mt. Everest.

Two years ago when I competed at the World Action Pistol Championship in New Zealand, I figured it might be my final time participating on the world stage. Turns out, I am getting another opportunity. Sponsored by Vera Koo I am one of 4 women selected to represent the U.S. during the women’s competition of […]

Vera Koo’s book is her way of offering some insight and perspective that she had gained throughout life. It’s her way of giving back.

When Vera Koo’s daughters compete in a Spartan Beast and learn the importance of being a team and sticking together.

Vera Koo’s husband Carlos went on a salmon fishing trip in Nootka Sound. He shares his story with us in this guest post.

Vera Koo’s husband Carlos goes on an adventure spending the day on the ocean floor with sharks. Would you do it?

Vera Koo started competing in more local and state matches. Learn why she decided to add these competitions to her schedule.

Vera Too shares the adventure of her opportunity to travel to New York on a Broadway theater tour earlier this summer.

“Peace, Harmony and Forgiveness:‘Shing Ping’ Matters” is Vera Koo’s fifth column in a 6-part series inspired by the writings in her memoir.

‘My Faith In God’ is Vera Koo’s fourth column in a 6-part series that is inspired by the writings in her memoir.

What was Vera Koo’s twenty-five yards? Find out in the second column of a 6-part series that is inspired by the writings in her memoir.

Find out how and why Vera Koo trains in bad weather to meet challenges presented by Mother Nature at prestigious shooting competitions. Includes a video.

This is Vera Koo’s first column in a six-part series that is inspired by the writings in her memoir, which will be published later this year.

In this Retro WON, competition shooter Vera Koo describes how she applies the philosophy of Sun Tzu to her life.

Vera Koo inspires us to try performing one act of kindness for someone every day for a week, read why in her column at The WON.

Vera Koo gives us a peek into her personal life, and shares a bit of what we will find in the book she is writing.

Vera Koo explains why we need more female instructors and gunsmiths.

Vera Koo shares how she keeps her body fueled with proper nutrition and maintained by steady exercise.

The lovely Vera Koo shares with us what competition gear she recommends for those interested in competing in the Bianchi Cup.

Find out why Vera Koo loves to compete in the prestigious Bianchi Cup Match.

Vera Koo recalls how the shooting sports brought her out of pit from a personal crisis. We believe Vera is an inspiration to all women, everywhere.

Vera Koo describes why she feels it is time to retire from competition shooting. But don’t worry … she’s not fading away. Find out what she’s going to do with her time.

“The sooner you realize who you are and what you are and what your gifts are, the sooner you can embark on the journey to develop your gift,” writes Vera Koo, in this inspirational gift that every woman should read.