| Shooting USA's Impossible Shots - 07/28/2010 |
The countdown has begun to the airing of Patrick's debut on the number one shooting sports television show, Shooting USA's Impossible Shots. Patrick's first appearance will include a New World Record set by Patrick back in April of 2010 for shooting 7 clay targets, thrown by hand, from the hip and with one hand. In addition, the cameras followed Patrick to his gym, the pet shop and around town with his family. Tune in to the Outdoor Channel September 1st to watch Patrick Flanigan go even more Xtreme on Shooting USA's Impossible Shots.
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| Going even more Xteme!! - 07/19/2010 |
My last performance for the Winchester Firearms company will be July 31st in ND. I want to thank all of my fans, family and friends for their continuous support. Patrick Flanigan Xtreme Sport Shooter will continue on and I will be representing another gun manufacture very soon! I can't release too much information at this time but trust me when I say, "I am about to show the world the most Xtreme Patrick Flanigan ever". With my new gun(s) I will shatter my records and now be capable of taking my sport onto a whole new level. I look forward to giving you all an even more Xtreme Tour and show in 2011 so standby and know again your support is truly and greatly appreciated.
Patrick Flanigan
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| Matt Hughes KO's Renzo Gracie - 04/11/2010 |
Hughes vs Gracie Fight.
There was never a doubt that Matt Hughes was going to punish Renzo Gracie. To be quite honest I don't think the UFC used their heads on this particular match up. Matt Hughes isn't far off the former welter-weight champion Matt Hughes level. In fact, I believe Matt's strength and technique are still equally comparable to the Hughes of three-four years ago.
It was foolish when they paired him against Royce Gracie and silly to have tried with Renzo. Nothing against either of the two fighters but Matt could have easily won either of the two Gracie fights with little training. From what I have seen and heard the Gracies all seem to be great guys and I have great respect for their BJJ but they can't compete with the brute farm boy strength and All-American Technique of Hughes.
I hope the UFC sets Hughes up with a better match for his next fight. I'd like to see a Thaigo Alves vs Hughes 2. Matt needs to be pushed for his next fight! I am confident that given the opportunity Matt could still defeat any fighter in the welter-weight division. I am going to spend a little extra time over the next few months reminding Matt of that and if necessary I will even allow him to chose a gun from my collection as a motivational tool, ha! That guy loves guns more than I do!!
Congrats again to my buddy Matt for his TKO in the 3rd round over the legendary Renzo Gracie.
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| Hughes vs Gracie - 04/09/2010 |
Hey all, don't forget my good buddy Matt Hughes will be beating down Renzo Gracie on Pay Per View over in Abu Dhabi tomorrow. In addition, there will be two other HIT Squad fighters fighting, Matt Veach and Jon Madsen. I am very confident that there will be 3 big victories' brought home.
Matt Hughes and I will be hanging out in Oshkosh the last week in April. Were filming some clips for my new television show Shooting USA's Impossible Shots and we will also be doing some training at my gym The HIT CENTER located at 927 Oregon St. Oshkosh, WI 54902.
Hughes has been nothing less of a best buddy to me since I've known him. We're praying for a great victory for Matt over Renzo Gracie and a safe trip home.
WIN!
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| Patrick Flanigan Joins Forces With Wiley X - 12/02/2009 |
WILEY X® ADDS XTREME SPORT SHOOTER PATRICK FLANIGAN
TO ROSTER OF HIGH PERFORMANCE SPONSORED ATHLETES
The name Wiley X® has become synonymous with high performance eyewear and accessories for more than 20 years. During that time, it's also become synonymous with top-notch sponsored athletes. Wiley X has amassed a crew of incredible athletes from a wide range of extreme sports, from NASCAR superstars to Pro Bass Anglers, to represent its unique brand. And now the company is proud to announce that World Record-breaking Xtreme Shooting legend Patrick Flanigan has just been added to the diverse Wiley X team, to join the ranks of heavy hitters like Skeet Reese, Denny Hamlin and Carl Edwards to name a few.
For decades, Wiley X's renowned glasses featuring High Velocity Protection("HVP") have been gracing the faces of heroes in the sporting arena, as well as the heroes who protect our freedom - being trusted by US Armed Forces all over the globe as well as for legions of American law enforcement professionals.
So it's not surprising that one of the top dogs of the fast growing sport of Xtreme Shooting would turn to Wiley X's rugged, slick, dependable shooting glasses.
"As an Xtreme Sport Shooter and avid sportsman, my eyes are everything! Wiley X's products provide me with the safety, style and Xtreme protection that I need when setting new world records and performing my live Xtreme shows," says the 30-year-old Flanigan. "Wiley X's world class reliability and high performance quality gives me the ultimate in security - and that allows me the freedom to not worry about the safety of my eyes, so I can focus on shooting targets."
And shooting targets is what he does - fast and furious. He's broken six Xtreme Shooting World records, including shooting 12 shotgun rounds in 1.42 seconds and taking nine clay targets hand thrown, individually shot, from the hip and without assistance. But there's little that he does by half measures - he's also a black belt in karate and is in the Guinness Book of World Records for drumming feats.
"We are thrilled to welcome Patrick to the Wiley X team of sponsored athletes," says Myles Freeman Jr., President of Sales for Wiley X. "His incredible shooting prowess, his enthusiasm and unstoppable, competitive drive are a perfect fit for both the company he'll be keeping with our other amazing athletes, and for our brand itself. He's the guy to watch in his unique sport and we can't wait to see where his skill will take him next. We're honored to play a role in his success now and in the coming years." |
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| Bernie Altergott - 11/30/2009 |
This weekend we experienced the sudden loss of a cherished friend and R&R guide, Bernie Altergott.
This was "Bern's" first season as a full time guide at R&R, although we've had the pleasure of getting to know he and his family over the past few years. Bernie's outward appearance was imposing to say the least... 6'5, 230+ pounds, shaved head and typically straight faced. However, those who spent even a few minutes with Bern quickly found out that he was a gentle, good-hearted giant who loved humor and treasured his friends and family.
Bernie always worked hard no matter the task or the task master. We often joked about Bernie being Jeff's assistant. When an unappealing job presented itself, Jeff would say, "hold on- I'll get my assistant." Bern put in many long days at the lodge and on the ranch. His humor and good nature kept us all going long after our energy had gone. During one particularly hard day, Bern made us all laugh by demonstrating first hand why you keep your mouth closed while sorting calves in the mud. We hated to break the news to him that his "mouthful" wasn't likely mud.
Bern, Jeff and Sal could most often be seen together traveling in a pack. They all took great pride in teasing one another about EVERYTHING. Each one of them often commented about taking more teasing than the others. From this outsider's perspective it was pretty fairly distributed between all three. Some of our favorite "you had to be there" stories include; Bernie & Jeff delivering secret cheeseburgers to Sal the- Junk Food Junkie, Bernie "misplacing" Jeff while deer hunting and Bernie volunteering to wear an adult diaper in order to teach Sal how to change our baby's diapers- that's a true friend!
We love you Bernie. Our lives are forever changed by your friendship. We know you'll always be with us in the field.
Suzanne and Joe- Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We love you and we can't thank you enough for sharing Bernie with us this season. We look forward to happier times in the future when we can sit together and remember a tremendous man.
"The better part of one's life consists of his friendships." -Abraham Lincoln
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| Patrick Flanigan joins "Impossible Shots" - 11/14/2009 |
For immediate Release:
Xtreme Shooter Patrick Flanigan Joins Shooting USA's Impossible Shots
Franklin, TN: Tier One Media, LLC has announced Shotgun Exhibition Shooter Patrick Flanigan is joining the Shooting USA Impossible Shots Television Series in 2010.
"Signing Patrick as the newest member of the Impossible Shots Exhibition Team is the perfect move to support the success of our top rated show," said Jim Scoutten, Executive Producer of the Shooting USA Series. "Patrick brings his youth, enthusiasm and his world records to delight the audience. We know we've got entire families tuning in weekly," Scoutten said. "So adding a young shotgun performer will continue to entertain the younger members of the audience."
Patrick Flanigan said: "Joining the Impossible Shots series will help me connect with the next generation to educate and encourage their shooting and hunting involvement. It is my dream to someday see any or all of the shooting sports recognized as a professional sport on the same level as baseball or football. My shooting campaign is promoting the shooting sports as a professional sport, as I am living proof you can make a career out of your shooting passions."
Scoutten said he's been watching Patrick develop his exhibition career over the past few years. "He's not only grown to be a great entertainer in his personal appearances, he's also documented six world records in exhibition shooting. If we just show you his records, we'll have an extraordinary series of shows. We couldn't be more pleased that he's joining the team."
Scoutten says, Exhibition Shooters are challenged by the Impossible Shots series to keep thinking up new shots to amaze the audience. We've seen a lot of shooters over the years burn-out, running out of ideas and skill.
"Patrick Flanigan represents the new generation with new ideas, new records, and the extraordinary shooting skills to carry the tradition well into the future," Scoutten said.
Patrick Flanigan joins Exhibition Shooters Bob Munden, Byron Ferguson, Jerry Miculek, Gil "Cisko" Guerra, and George Sutton as a contributor to the Shooting USA TV series hosted by Brian Speciale. Shooting USA's Impossible Shots airs year round on Outdoor Channel entertaining an average viewership of 3.2 Million fans per month.
Websites: www.ShootingUSA.com www.patrickflanigan.com
Contact: JimScoutten@ShootingUSA.com
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| Winchester Weekend - 10/03/2009 |
Winchester Weekend: with Patrick Flanigan
What: Celebrity Pheasant Hunt with Patrick Flanigan Xtreme Sport Shooter
www.patrickflanigan.com
Where: R& R Pheasant Hunting, Senecca SD
www.r-rpheasanthunting.com
When: Late Season Pheasant Hunting
December 18th 2009- Arrive
December 19th 2009- Hunt and Patrick Flanigan shooting demonstration
December 20th 2009- Hunt
December 21st 2009- Depart
Cost: $800.00 per person. Includes: fully guided hunt by Winchester's Xtreme Sport Shooter, Patrick Flanigan, lodging, meals, Flanigan Shooting demonstration, ammunition and firearms. (Does not include non-resident shooting preserve license $65.00).
Giveaways: Enter for a chance to win a Winchester SX3 and/or a Pointing Lab Puppy.
*Special Sportsman's Packages for all hunters*
*Room for only 16 hunters*
For further information contact:
Sal Roseland
1 605 216 0883
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| Special Appearance At Kalamazoo MI Fight Night - 09/17/2009 |
Hey all,
I will be making a special appearance at Kalamazoo MI MMA fight night, Rumble In Zoo, on October 3rd. There will be UFC legends, amazing fights and yours truly all under the same roof for a night of some amazing MMA fight action.
I will be bringing in some special gifts for select fans in attendance. Call Lightning Kicks at 1 269 383 2610 for ticket information.
For further details go to www.lightningkicks.com and stay tuned for some special announcements including a possible exhibition between two world champions. Details coming soon!
See you there!
Patrick Flanigan
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| H.I.T. Center MMA Grand Opening - 07/18/2009 |
H.I.T. Center Grand Opening
Hey all,
Be sure to stop by my new MMA gym on Saturday August 8th 2009 for the Grand Opening. My good buddy Matt Hughes will be conducting a seminar from 10am-1pm and signing autographs from 1pm-2pm. I will also be on hand that day signing, answering questions and working out with those of you who attend the seminar.
The gym has started off with great success and I promise to continue bettering the facility as we continue to grow.
I look forward to seeing you at the Grand Opening and make sure you head over to the H.I.T. Center MMA webpage www.hitcentermma.com to pre-register for the seminar or for further information on becoming a member.
Thanks again everyone!
Patrick Flanigan
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| H.I.T. Center MMA - 06/13/2009 |
H.I.T. Center MMA
June 12, 2009
Xtreme Sport Shooter Patrick Flanigan www.patrickflanigan.com along with 9-time UFC Welterweight Champion Matt Hughes www.matt-hughes.com, and Mike and Mark Beschta, will be opening a new mixed martial arts gym in Patrick's hometown of Oshkosh, Wisconsin called "H.I.T. Center MMA". The new gym will be in a 3,600 square foot facility that will have custom Dollamur mats and the highest quality training gear.
Patrick is a lifelong martial artist. Through talks with his good friends Matt Hughes and training partner, Mike Beschta, they came up with the idea of starting their own gym. Pat stated, "Sharing our passion and knowledge of martial arts with others would be a rewarding experience. Opening a gym in Oshkosh would be the perfect way to do it." The team is very excited for the opening and construction on the facility is moving along as scheduled. There is a grand-opening event scheduled for Saturday, August 8, 2009 that will include a seminar with Matt Hughes. Classes are set to begin on Monday, July 6, 2009. Visit the gym's website www.hitcentermma.com for further information on this exciting new facility and available programs!
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| World Record Attempts - 06/02/2009 |
For Immediate Release
Six time world record holder Patrick Flanigan has announced that he will attempt to break two of his current world records on June 8th and 9th at the Winchester Firearms headquarters in Morgan, Utah.
Flanigan will be accompanied by nine time UFC Welterweight Champion Matt Hughes as he tries to break seven hand thrown clay targets from a hip mount position with a pump action shotgun before they hit the ground. Flanigan says, "I think this record is totally doable with the new Winchester SXP shotgun. This brand new product from Winchester has the smoothest and fastest pump action I have ever seen!"
Flanigan will also attempt to better his current speed world record for firing twelve rounds from a non-modified, semi-automatic Winchester SuperX3 shotgun in 1.4 seconds. When asked what he attributes his fast trigger finger to Flanigan replied, "It's a combination of things really. Great Winchester products, encouragement from friends like Matt Hughes and 23 years of drumming experience. My drumming background gives me an ability to transfer a fast rhythm from my head to my finger. I visualize each pull of the trigger like it was a stroke of the drumstick on a snare drum."
For further information on Flanigan's other world records and for a schedule of his live performances as part of his Xtreme Sport Shooting show go to www.patrickflanigan.com.
Patrick Flanigan's Outdoors LLC
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| Meet Patrick Flanigan and Matt Hughes - 12/27/2008 |
For immed iate relea se:
Patri ck Flani gan and Matt Hughe s to Appea r at the Shot Show
Patri ck Flani gan and Matt Hughe s will be appea ring toget her at the Shot Show at the Orang e Count y Conve ntion Cente r on Satur day, Janua ry 17th in Orlan do Flori da.
Patri ck Flani gan, six time world recor d holde r in the field of Xtrem e Sport Shoot ing and Matt Hughe s nine time Ultim ate Fight ing Champ ionsh ip world champ ion will be signi ng autog raphs and meeti ng the publi c at the Winch ester Repea ting Arms booth from 9:00 AM to 10: 30 AM, the Otis Techn ologi es booth from 11: 00 to 12: 00, the Tru- Glo booth from 1:00 to 2:00 and again at the Winch ester booth from 3:00 to 4: 30.
Flani gan holds world recor ds for throw ing eleve n clay targe ts into the air unass isted and break ing each one one with a separ ate shot befor e they hit the groun d with a non- modif ied semi- autom atic shotg un as well as nine clay targe ts from a hip mount ed posit ion. Flani gan also holds the recor d for six targe ts with a pump shotg un from the hip and is docum ented to have shot twelv e round s from his shotg un in an amazi ng 1.4 secon ds! Flani gan is also the host of the telev ision show Winch ester Legen ds.
Matt Hughe s is a legen dary welte rweig ht champ ion in UFC mixed marti al arts. He has held the title of World Champ ion on nine diffe rent occas ions since 2001 and has a recor d of 43 and 7 with no draws . Matt was a coach on the telev ision show The Ultim ate Fight er on seaso ns two and six. Hughe s will face forme r champ ion Matt Serra in April or May of 2009.
Matt hughe s is an avid shoot er and hunte r and has teame d up with Flani gan who is a black belt in Kenpo Karat e and train s in MMA to combi ne their passi ons in their indiv idual sport s to form Team Flani - Hughe s. Hughe s has appea red in the past with Flani gan at his live Xtrem e Sport Shoot ing shows and Hughe s has tutor ed Flani gan in mixed marti al arts.
Flani gan and Hughe s aka Team Flani - Hughe s have combi ned their talen ts with the goal of encou ragin g today ' s youth to embra ce the outdo ors and the shoot ing sport s. Flani gan says, " Matt and I are dedic ated to showi ng the youth of today the beaut y, tranq uilit y and love of the outdo ors. "
Flani gan and Hughe s will be signi ng autog raphs and chatt ing with the publi c and they hope to see you at the Shot Show.
For more infor matio n conta ct:
mike@ patri ckfla nigan . com
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| Happy Halloween!! - 11/01/2008 |
I wanted to wish everyone a safe and candy filled halloween! It was Brinna's first Halloween so we dressed her up like a sunflower of some kind and we trick or treated around to my family and friends houses. Earlier in the day I got to be apart of Brinna's day care Halloween party and parade. Good times!!
I have attached a few pictures of Brinna and I.
Happy Halloween everyone!
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| New Dodge Truck - 10/21/2008 |
Hello everyone,
I am pretty excited about my new truck that has just arrived. It's another Dodge of course, however, I went from the Cummins Diesel back to the Hemi 5.7 Liter to cut back on travel costs from the road.
Regardless of the cutbacks on travel costs we didn't cut back on xtreme style and power. This new 2009 Dodge Hemi Mega Cab Laramie comes packing an amazing 5.7 Liter Hemi engine with 380 HP and 404 sq-lb of torque. In addition, Dodge has fully loaded this bad boy with everything from a navigational system to the incredible sounds of the Infinity speaker system, xtremeness!!
I will be picking the new Dodge up next week upon my arrival home from the road and look forward to taking it out for an xtreme break in.
Thanks Chrysler, Dodge and Pommerening Auto of Oshkosh WI for making this smooth transition for me.
Check out some pics below.
Patrick Flanigan
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| Matt Hughes Trip - 06/30/2008 |
Matt Hughes Trip by: Mike Beschta and Patrick Flanigan
Mixed Martial Arts training is a hobby of both Patrick Flanigan and I. We train for exercise, and also because it is a great stress reliever. This past week Pat and I had the opportunity to take a trip to visit Matt Hughes at his home, and at his new gym called the H.I.T. Squad. Matt is the 9-time, UFC Welterweight Champion and he is without question one of the greatest and most successful mixed martial arts fighters of all time. We were excited to learn from one of the all-time greats in the sport. That is what we expected out of the trip, however, it ended up being much more than that.
As we arrived at the Hughes farm, we were greeted by Matt on his 4 wheeler with his almost two year old daughter Hannah riding in front of him. We could tell right away she was Daddy's little girl as she rode along in the wind without a concern in the world. A short time later Matt's nephew returned from working in the field, and Matt took us for what he called the "best burger in Hillsboro" at the Park 'N Eat. Whether or not it was the "best burger" is still up for discussion, but it was a good tasting burger. It also marked the first time where Matt refused to let anyone else break out their wallet to pay, a trend which continued throughout our time there. When we returned to the farm we were joined by Matt's friend Brian Patton, and his twin brother Mark. Pat talked with Brian and Mark, as I joined Matt in the field for a little work removing stumps and sticks. I expected to do a little work while I was there since Pat had previously asked Matt if he had some work for us to do. Somehow Pat wasn't working in the field with me, but I forgot how that happened. I think I was setup! Later in the afternoon Pat and I joined the Hughes brothers, Brian, and Nate (Matt's webmaster) in a cramped ride to the HIT Squad. As we quickly learned Matt and Mark are quite entertaining, and even though some of the jokes were at our expense it was all in good fun.
When we arrived at the HIT Squad gym, I was impressed by the setup, the cleanliness, and the modern feel of the gym. Matt introduced us to his guys at the HIT Squad and we jumped into class. After 20 minutes of the infamous "elbow tag" and a fifteen minute "grinder" match Pat and I got a taste of the intensity at which they train. We were both exhausted by the time we got to roll with his guys, but I think we both accomplished our goal of not embarrassing ourselves too bad. After training Matt again took the group out to dinner as his brother Mark proved himself to be a great story teller by sharing hilarious stories of college days. The stories and joking around continued on the ride home from the gym. That night we settled our stuff in at Heather's, who is Brian's Fiancé, home who unselfishly allowed us to stay there the entire week. Thanks Heather!!!
Wednesday morning Pat and I were picked up by Matt on his way to the HIT Squad. I was entertained by Pat and Matt's joking around the entire ride as the jokes turned into good natured bets. After MUCH debate, they finally decided on a bet. In order to win a new shotgun from Pat, Matt would have to hit 4 clay targets, hand thrown, with a single shot in each bird. Pat would have five minutes to take down Mark using a good wrestling takedown in order to win Matt's fight shorts and gloves from his last UFC fight. They each had a second chance to win their bets. Matt would have one opportunity to hit one clay target from his hip. Pat would have to execute a back dive off the zip line into the pond on the Hughes farm, a feat which Matt deemed impossible. They began calling each other "matt-hughes.com and patrickflanigan.com" as they gave each other a hard time about the bets, perhaps reminding each other jokingly that they were both the best at what they do. The bets continued throughout the week and were impossible to keep track of.
When we arrived at the gym I joined Matt's boxing coach Matt Pena for class and Pat lifted some weights. Matt Pena was a really nice guy and a good coach. He patiently corrected me on the small details and gave me many new tips to improving my boxing. After class we returned to the farm to set up for Pat's informal show that he was doing for the men's group from Matt, Mark, and Brian's church. Shortly before the show was to start Pat had Matt take over the shotgun to attempt his bet. Matt proved to be a pretty good shot when he successfully hit 4 clay targets several times in a row. As Matt said, "Never bet a Hughes brother for a gun." Pat then put on an abbreviated show as he entertained and impressed the crowd with his shooting of everything from lettuce, to aspirin, to small explosives. He also talked Matt into changing his original bet of taking Mark down to a shooting one where he would have to shoot three clay targets individually, from three different shooting mounts all before they hit the ground. Pat easily won Matt's fight shorts and gloves from his last fight. After the show, everyone was treated to a great cookout of brats, pork patties, and burgers. The Hughes brothers definitely proved they can handle a grill with the best of them. That night we had a bonfire on the farm. As the crowd thinned out Matt, Mark, Brian, Nate, Pat, and I had an amazing talk about life, our families, and Christianity. It was an inspiring talk for me as they all shared very personal stories of how they each became a Christian. I was amazed at how open and honest everyone was having known us for just a short time. After the bonfire, Pat and I returned to the house where we continued our discussion for several hours. In addition, we spent hours discussing and looking at a picture titled, "Who Cares". The picture was cause for numerous discussions throughout the following days.
Thursday morning came quickly as we were invited to Matt's house where he generously sent us home with many souvenirs of shirts, shorts, and fight equipment. Matt then took us to his old high school in Hillsboro for a little private workout on the wrestling mats. Matt of course dominated us without having to try too hard. We learned a lot of techniques from him in a short time and it was a great honor to train with him. It was something we will never forget. Expecting that he would lose, Pat bet Matt that he couldn't pass his guard in less than a minute with the loser having to buy lunch. Matt won the bet but it was actually Pat's way of getting Matt to let him pay for something. That night we went to the HIT Squad for a class and another dinner on Matt. After dinner Matt, Brian, Nate, Pat, and I had another great discussion about Christianity and where we were at in our relationship with God. They shared bible verses and we had the opportunity to see their church. It was another inspiring night.
While we were there we met some of the most genuine, generous, honest, and all-around amazing people Pat and I have met in a long time. They welcomed and took care of us like we were family. I knew before the trip that Matt was an amazing fighter and I now know that he is an amazing person as well. He is committed to his family and to God. He has worked very hard for his success in life and he deserves all that he has achieved. We had a great time there and learned that you cannot usually win a bet or an argument with a Hughes brother, but they are some of the best people you could ever hope to meet in life.
Thanks again to everyone!
Mike Beschta and Patrick Flanigan
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| Shot Show 2008 - 02/06/2008 |
Hello everyone,
It's Patrick Flanigan. We just finished up another "Shot Show" and all I can say is, "Xtreme"! This was the most amazing show to date for Winchester and myself. The SX3 has quickly become the most talked about and most wanted semi-auto shotgun in the world.
I want to thank everyone who came by my sponsors booth's to say, hello and to show your continuous support.
2008 is going to be bigger, better, faster and even more Xtreme!
I have attached a few pics from the Winchester booth. Check em out!
See you all out on the road!
Patrick Flanigan
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| The "Flani-Gun" - 01/29/2008 |
Hey all,
I wanted to share with all of you the greatest honor I have received to date. Winchester Repeating Arms has named the new SX3 sporting/exhibition semi auto shotgun after myself in titling it the "Flani-Gun". I have included a picture of the "Flani-Gun". You can also find out more about the "Flani-Gun" by going to winchesterguns.com.
See you all out on the road!
Patrick Flanigan
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| 2007 Year In Review - 12/31/2007 |
2007 The Year in Review
By Mike the sound guy
Well, here we are at the tail end of 2007 and it seems like another year has just flown by faster than a shot full of bb's! I had the privilege of witnessing many of Patrick's great accomplishments throughout the year and I now have the privilege of reviewing them with you.
¢ January 2007: The annual Shot Show which is the outdoor industry's largest gathering of vendors, writers and professional outdoorsmen in the United States took place this year in Orlando, Florida. When Patrick walked into the Winchester booth to begin the four days of showing off all the features and benefits of their super products he was astounded to see his likeness on the jumbo video monitor in the booth! You see, 2007 earmarked the 100th anniversary of the great John Wayne. Patrick was told to expect to see life size cutouts and posters of Mr. Wayne but he was not told that HE would be featured as well as part of the Legends of Winchester display! A huge glass case was set up in the booth containing the very same Super X2 world record setting shotgun that Patrick had recently retired to the Winchester Hall of Fame along with some 100,000 expended shells that had been cycled through this firearm. (I wasn't with Pat on this trip but I swear I heard his jaw hit the floor when he saw the display!) Patrick Flanigan videos played constantly throughout the 4 days of the show and attracted many thousands of people to the booth. Patrick signed over 4,000 autographs and on the final day of the show he was presented with a 4 foot trophy by Winchester in recognition of his many world records. Patrick was of course deeply honored by this show of support by Winchester.
¢ February/March 2007: Patrick and I began the live show season primarily in the warmer southern states kicking off the many new routines and accompanied by some kickin' new music.
¢ April 2007: Patrick traveled to Morgan, Utah the Winchester Firearms headquarters to shoot the new commercial which you have probably seen by now on many of the premier Outdoor Television Stations. The commercial was originally intended to be shots of Patrick doing some of his show routines for the camera and during the taping Patrick mentioned that he had heard that other shotgun manufactures claimed that they had the fastest cycling gun in the business and boasted that he could beat their times with his new Winchester Super X3 hands down. The Winchester team broke out a sound activated high tech speed timer, set it up to begin at the sound of the first shot, and basically said "Go Xtreme for us!" After removing his foot from his mouth Patrick mounted the gun to his shoulder and proceeded to rip off 12 shots in 1.442 seconds! This was far faster than had ever been done before and he did it on the first take. A new world record was born and the accomplishment became the new Winchester television commercial. Upon Patrick's return from Utah we immediately packed to begin our spring and summer show tour and the next stop was performing for the Heritage Group of NRA donors in St. Louis, MO where the annual NRA show was held this year. Patrick performed in temperatures in the low teens, the P.A. system didn't want to work well in the cold and the show was somewhat abbreviated for the comfort of the audience. In spite of the conditions Patrick put on a tremendous show and received numerous compliments on both his shooting and his entertainment professionalism. Such is life on the road where we must be prepared for any number of potential problems. We then worked the NRA show in the Winchester booth where the new speed world record was shown to the public for the first time and the response was overwhelming! I think Patrick developed hand cramps from all the autographs that he signed and I'm pretty sure this is where the seed of an idea began forming in the minds of the Winchester people for another surprise coming Patrick's way. (Keep reading to find out more.)
¢ May/June 2007: The sometimes grueling show tour continues where Patrick finds himself sometimes performing in less than perfect conditions. Just to mention a few we did shows in parking lots, mountain slopes and many other unusual venues. May 29th also marked Patrick's golden birthday which was also celebrated on the road. I mention these things just to let you know that the life of an Xtreme Sport Shooter isn't always glamorous and involves many sacrifices.
¢ July 2007: Patrick appeared on the front cover of Sticks and Stones Magazine this month and he was invited to attend the Country Bash concert that they sponsored in Iowa as a VIP guest. Patrick had the opportunity to rub elbows with many Country Music Industry stars many of whom are big Flanigan fans! I'm not sure how many of you know this but Patrick was also a drummer for over 23 years before beginning his shooting career. It was at this event that Patrick got to meet the legendary Mr. Aaron Tippin and they almost immediately became fast friends and began making plans to try and combine their two very different yet subtly related talents. Keep a close eye on their two websites for future show dates and an opportunity to see these two living legends at the same venue! You will be able to see Aaron shoot and Patrick drum!
¢ August 2007: At the Grand America National sporting clays event in Sparta, Illinois we performed in 110 degree heat. That one was brutal but as the saying goes, "The show must go on!" It was also during this month that we performed at perhaps our most anticipated event of the year in our hometown of Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The Ducks Unlimited Great Outdoors festival is an annual event in Oshkosh and it was here that Patrick's passion for Xtreme Sport Shooting was born when he attended this event in his teens and watched his first exhibition shooting show. So, when Patrick was asked to perform here it was an opportunity to show his chops in front of family and friends and we were determined to do it big! Patrick brought in Mikey Kelley, voice of Michelagelo in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie as a special guest. The show format was changed around, the music was turned up a notch or two and it was decided that that Patrick would attempt to break his 11 clay target record as well as his hip shooting record at this event. Patrick performed 3 shows that day in hot and humid conditions and although he wasn't successful in breaking those records that day we came away with enthusiastic cheers from the audience and frankly, we had the time of our lives.
¢ September/October 2007: By this time we had performed in the neighborhood of 60 events and although the tour schedule was winding down another part of Patrick's busy schedule was just beginning. The fall months are primarily when Patrick does a lot of the filming of duck, pheasant, goose and every other game bird you can think of for use on the many television shows he appears in. Patrick travels throughout the country during these months and although it certainly is work, like Xtreme Sport Shooting it is work that he loves to do. October also presented Patrick with the opportunity to do his first combination show with Aaron Tippin at the annual Winchester sales meeting. Aaron and Patrick did some shooting together and then Patrick joined Aaron on-stage on the drums for a musical performance. I heard they were rockin the crowd "In a Country Kind of Way." It was also at this sales meeting that Winchester surprised Pat by telling him that in 2008 they were releasing a new Super X3 shotgun with a red receiver. Sound familiar? This is the gun that Patrick uses in his shows and to set his world records but was previously unavailable to the public. The firearm is called the "Flani-Gun" and this gun is being marketed as Patrick's signature gun. It should be noted that this is the first time Winchester has had a firearm with someone's name on it since the Legendary John Wayne. Congratulations Patrick!
¢ November/December 2007: The season has wound down and Patrick gets a little well deserved R&R as we start the preparations for next years shows. We have plans to make 2008 even more Xtreme than ever. I'm sworn to secrecy about specifics but I can say that we are learning to be more pyrotechnically proficient! As I write this now between Christmas and New Year I want to tell you that cool, calm and confident Patrick is as close to being a nervous wreck as I have ever seen him because our beloved Packers are in the playoffs. We want to take this time to thank all of Patrick's loyal fans for their undying support this year. At the risk of sounding cliché it really is you the fans that keep us going. Patrick also wants to thank his many sponsors, family and friends for all of their support and we look forward to seeing you all on the road in 2008! Now if you will excuse me there is a poker table with my name on it so this is Sound guy Mike signing off and wishing you the happiest of New Years!
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| "Dakota" my new pup. - 07/30/2007 |
Hello everyone,
it's with great joy and excitement that I take the opportunity to introduce you to the newest member of my family, "Dakota". Dakota is very special to myself and my family as he is from the same parents as my greatest hunting companion and sidekick, "Remy". For those of you who don't know about Remy you can read all about him in another article in my news section titled, "In memory of my best friend".
Dakota is only five weeks old and has yet to come home with me. I am overly anxious to begin training with Dakota and developing that never ending bond between a man and his best friend.
I have attached a few pictures for you all to see and I will continue posting pics and news on Dakota as often as possible.
Thanks again everyone!
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| Patrick Flanigan's Team Xtreme - 05/06/2007 |
Patrick Flanigan's Team Xtreme
Hello everyone,
It's with great excitement that I share some photos with you from a shooting project I had the honor to host last week. I conducted a shooting and safety seminar for Lourdes High School of Oshkosh, WI. The class was held just outside of Oshkosh at the Fox Valley Trap Club.
The class was amazing and so where all of the students. I was floored by their natural shooting capabilities and their ability to learn so quickly . Even with 25 mph wind gusts, we had some students hitting 23 of 25 on the second day, major sweetness!! The majority of the class had never shot a firearm and we're slightly nervous about doing so. It wasn't until after the first couple of times pulling the trigger and the their first time hitting a clay target that the nerves relaxed and the fun took over. By the last day the students where expressing their enjoyment by wanting to shoot more and by asking how they could join up at the club. I had an awesome time with the entire class and only wish we would've had more time.
This was a great opportunity to educate our youth on the safety and fun of the shooting sports that we all enjoy. I hope to continue this program in the future at Lourdes and hopefully, other schools as well!
Thank you Lourdes, J.R. Zemke, Fox Valley Trap Club, Do All Outdoors, Winchester and all of you amazing students!
Thanks everyone!
Patrick Flanigan
*More photos will be available shortly*
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| *PRESS RELEASE* "The World's Fastest Shotgun" - 04/23/2007 |
Press Release
Winchester Super X3 the Fastest Shotgun in the World!
April 11, 2007
MORGAN, UTAH. World record holding Xtreme Sport Shooter Patrick Flanigan fires 12 shells in just 1.442 seconds with the Winchester Super X3 Shotgun!
With just a few hours of familiarization time behind the trigger of his brand new Winchester Super X3 shotgun, Xtreme Sport Shooter Patrick Flanigan was able to fire a dozen Winchester AA 12 gauge shells in an astonishing 1.442 seconds, timed from first to last shot. The Winchester Super X3 used by Flanigan was not specially modified in any way other than having an extended magazine to allow for firing 12 shots.
"The formula for success is simple," stated Flanigan. "Xtreme reliability combined with minimal felt recoil equals super xtreme speed. That's why the Winchester Super X3 is the world's fastest shooting shotgun."
The feat occurred on the morning of April 3, 2007, in Morgan, Utah, during the taping of a new Winchester Rifles and Shotguns TV commercial and was captured on videotape. A PACT MK IV XP electronic timing system capable of timing individual shots to 1/1,000th of a second was used to verify the incredible rapid fire string. Digital still photos and video clips of the action are available at www.winchesterguns.com
(The rate of fire works out to 457 rounds per minute, about the same rate of fire as the 50 caliber Browning M2 belt-fed heavy machine gun.)
The Winchester Super X autoloading shotguns have long enjoyed a reputation for shooting speed, fast handling, natural pointability, exceptional reliability and soft felt recoil. The Winchester Super X3 is the latest model in the line and is available in wood-stocked field, black composite and camo composite waterfowl models.
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| Going even more Xtreme in 2007! - 02/14/2007 |
Patrick Flanigan goes even more Xtreme in 2007!
Check out the newest addition to my Xtreme Tour 2007!! His name is Mikey Kelley. Kelley is a professional vocal actor and he is now my Xtreme announcer for all of my live shows, webpage and promos for 2007. Mikey is a world-renowned vocal actor who is literally the man of a million voices, which includes my personal favorite Michelangelo the Ninja Turtle. Mikey Kelley is the voice for Michelangelo in the new TMNT movie coming to theaters March 23, 2007.
Mikey Kelley is only one of the new Xtreme additions being added to this year's tour. Along with Mikey, I have also added the voice of Mark Lewis long time radio and television personality and the owner of Thundera Multi-Media Productions. In addition to those most magnificent talents I have added a truckload of new props to my shows to make Xtreme Tour 2007 the most xtreme, fun and youth filled show in the world.
For more information on Mikey Kelley and Mark Lewis check out their webpages.
Mikey Kelley- www.mikeykelley.com Mark Lewis- www.thunderaproductions.com
Go Xtreme!
Patrick Flanigan
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| In memory of my best friend. - 01/30/2007 |
In memory of Remy
God gives us many great gifts and through those gifts we find happiness, we find God's happiness! One of those gifts in my life was my best friend Remy. Remy was a 3½ year old black lab. He was the bravest, most dedicated and loving dog I have ever known. Tipping the scales at around seventy pounds, this passionate and dedicated hunting machine made the harshest of cattail patches look like tinker toys as he would plow his way toward a downed bird.
I got Remy from a litter of black lab puppies in a town a few minutes away from my home. I picked him or actually I should say he picked me, as he followed me around from the second I got there to the second I left. Remy continued to follow me for another 3 ½ years. Whether it was in the field or on the range, my faithful companion was always by my side.
Myself, Remy and Kody (my chocolate lab) shared many great hunts and memories. Together we traveled the country seeking out every corn field, ditch bank and slough we could find that just might hold a bird. From the old rusty Chevy pickup of yesterday to the mighty Dodge diesel of today, we were a team and we made it happen. I cherish all of our long, endless drives we would embark on with no particular destination in mind. That's just what we did!
Believe it or not, a person can learn a tremendous amount from a dog. I know I have learned more from Remy than from any professor I had in college. The night he was killed I remember how even in the pain of it all and in his last moments he wanted nothing more than to come to me. All he ever wanted to do was please me. Through example, Remy taught me about being strong and never giving up. Most of all, however, he taught me the meaning of unconditional love, something our human society struggles with.
I will never forget my best friend and I look forward to our reunion together with the ultimate Hunter. Only a true dog owner can understand these words. Only a real man cries at such a loss.
Remy my man, thank you for all of the memories and thank you for all of the great hunts. I will see you soon and until then...get your bird buddy!
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| Shotgunfan.com *Radio Interview* - 01/26/2007 |
Hello everyone,
take a listen to my radio interview with Terry Brown and shotgunfan.com radio
It's a cool interview that gives our listeners a better understanding of what I am doing different then my competition and how I am working to evolve exhibition shooting.
Check it out!
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| Shot Show 2007 Pics. - 01/24/2007 |
Hello everyone,
please enjoy some more pics from this years Shot Show.
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| Shot Show 2007! - 01/14/2007 |
Hello everyone,
well another shot show has gone by however, shot show 2007 is one I will never forget. I was awarded a 4ft trophy for my world records, I signed thousands of White Flyer Patrick Flanigan world record commemorative targets and had the opportunity to meet a lot of new friends!
Please enjoy some of the attached photos from the event.
Talk to you all soon!
Patrick Flanigan
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| Do All's Aerial Automatic Trap! Whicked Baby!! - 01/07/2007 |
Check out the new Aerial Assault Trap from Do All Outdoors. I am currently using this thrower in the majority of all my Xtreme Sport Shooting shows.
Smooth, efficient and absolutely Xtreme!!
Check it out in my on-line store on the right hand side of this page.
Best Regards,
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| J.R.'s Classic Hunts!! - 11/24/2006 |
J.R.'S Classic Hunts (a.ka. The Pheasant Palace)
I'd like to take the opportunity to invite all of you avid and dedicated pheasant slammers to my buddy Jim's pheasant farm in Aberdeen, SD. I have been hunting at JR's for three years now and the memories are only getting better. I met Jim while taping a show for my old television program, "Midwest Wings". He invited us to tape some footage for the show out at his farm and holy man, did we get some of the greatest pheasant footage to date!
If you are looking for a genuine, fun and pheasant filled hunt at a price that beats all others. I would encourage you to check out JR's Classic Hunts website www.jrsclassichunt.com. Give Jim a call and tell him that Patrick Flanigan sent you and you if you need a guide let me know. I am always looking for a reason to go back!
See you there!
Patrick Flanigan
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| Tru Glo's Titan Choke Tube - 10/04/2006 |
Attention all shooters! I have got a product just for you. The TruGlo Titan Choke tube is an accuracy animal. This choke tube allows you to go from skeet to full in a twist of your hand. I have been using this choke tube on all my Winchesters and have seen an increase in my scores, accuracy, consistency and I have even decided to use this tube for my new world record attempt.
TruGlo's Titan choke tube, a must for all serious clay and bird shooters!
Check out the Titan choke tube along with numerous other products in my on-line store, on the right side of the page.
Safe shooting!
Patrick Flanigan
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| Pump World Record! - 08/28/2006 |
August 25th, 2006
Flanigan Sets Yet Another Record
Patrick Flanigan, professional exhibition shooter for Winchester shotguns and Winchester ammunition, established another world record today while performing at the beautiful Milford Hills Hunt Club in Johnson's Creek, Wisconsin.
Flanigan who already holds world records for shooting eleven clay targets shot individually, without assistance, from the shoulder and nine clay targets from the hip with a semi-automatic shotgun began his show by telling the crowd he wanted to establish a new world record for them today. Flanigan then proceeded to shoot five hand thrown clay targets individually, without assistance, from the hip with the Winchester 1300 speed pump shotgun, on the first attempt! When the cheers died down a spectator shouted, "Go for six!" Flanigan immediately reloaded his Winchester 1300 speed pump and responded, "Why not" On the very next attempt the crowd roared when they witnessed six clay targets being individually smoked all before they hit the ground.
When Flanigan was asked how he felt after completing his show he replied, "I guess you can say I'm "pumped" about setting another world record and I'm really glad it happened at a live show so close to my home town of Oshkosh, Wisconsin. I will be adding a magazine extension to my 1300 and going for 7, 8 and 9 sometime in the near future. I will also be attempting to set another pump record but this time from the shoulder."
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| Just Shootin' From the Hip - 08/17/2006 |
Just Shootin'From the Hip
Patrick Flanigan, xtreme sport shooter and world record holder recently released video footage of yet another world record! Flanigan currently holds the records for the most clay targets thrown by hand and individually shot without assistance when shooting from a shoulder mount position as well as shooting them from the hip.
Flanigan first set the record for most clay targets shot from the hip on May 6, 2005 by breaking five. He set out to break this record again on May 19, 2006 and progressively worked his way up to eight 108 mm White Flyer clay targets hand thrown and shot individually from a hip mount position! He left the shooting field that day feeling elated but knowing he was capable of bettering this astounding record.
On July 6, 2006 the first anniversary of his eleven clay targets from the shoulder record he went back to his practice field with video crew in tow and proceeded to hit nine clay targets individually from the hip!
When asked how he was able to set these records Flanigan replied. "It is due to a combination of great products like the Winchester Super X2 shotgun, Winchester AA ammunition, the Tru-Glo Titan choke tube and hundreds of hours of practice."
When asked if he had other goals or records he wanted to accomplish Flanigan just winked and said, "Stay tuned."
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| Faviken Rocks by: Mike the sound guy. - 08/06/2006 |
Greetings!
This is Mike the sound guy writing as we wing our way westward after a spectacular five show weekend in beautiful Faviken, Sweden.
We started the week off being met by our generous host, Mr. Johan Ornerkrans in Stockholm, Sweden where we made another short hop to Ostersund in Northern Sweden. The final leg of our journey was a one hour drive through the forests, hills and mountains in the middle of nowhere to the site of the 2006 Faviken Game Fair. The location was is so remote Patrick and I wondered if anyone would actually be in attendance! Boy were we wrong!
The gates opened at 10:00 am Friday and people streamed in by the thousands from all over Scandinavia! The hundreds of vendors, food tents and people camping by the thousands quickly put our worries to rest.
As Patrick was being introduced at his first show of the event we looked out at a sea of people sitting on the hillside anxiously awaiting Patrick's entrance on the raised stage. We knew Patrick had a great fan base here from the many Scandinavian guestbook entries and all of his fan mail but we had no idea what to expect. As the crowd roared in applause as Patrick took the stage I knew this was going to be a show that Sweden would never forget.
As I expected Patrick rocked the house! Patrick was definitely on the mark today. Hitting multiple targets, matching world records, involving the audience and capping off the show with a pyrotechnic salute to our new Swedish friends. The crowd was left in awe after the explosions echoed their way through the entire fair grounds.
So as we wrap up our European trip and begin our return voyage home Patrick and I reflect on what a wonderful trip this has been. The Scandinavian people are some of the warmest and friendliest we have ever had the pleasure of meeting and we depart with treasured memories.
Patrick and I have also discussed some additions to the performances that we think will rock your socks off, so stay tuned!
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| Patrick Flanigan sets another hip world record! - 07/07/2006 |
On July 6th 2006, the one year anniversary of Patrick Flanigan's eleven clay target world record, Patrick celebrated by shattering his eight clay target hip world record by doing...........??
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| "New Hip World Record" - 05/17/2006 |
Hello everyone,
Well, once again I have performed the impossible with my Team Winchester products.
As of yesterday, May 16th, 2006 I have broken my hip world record of five clay targets individually shot without assistance from the hip by doing eight clay targets individually shot without assistance from the hip.
To view the video please go to the video section of my website.
Thank you all again for continuous support!
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| Patrick Flanigan's Custom Gun Sight! - 03/06/2006 |
Hello everyone,
Here is my custom gun sight called the "Glo Dot Extreme Universal". This sight will help you to locate your target faster then ever before. This is the same sight I use when setting new world records.
Click on TruGlo's link located in the links section on the right hand side of my web page. Otherwise, contact me through my contact page and I will assist you in your order.
Thanks again!
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| Patrick Flanigan's Custom Gun Case! - 03/06/2006 |
Hello everyone,
The Patrick Flanigan signature products are in full production and hitting the shelves of all major sporting goods stores. Here is one of many products being introduced in 2006.
This is the Patrick Flanigan Flight Proof Signature Gun Case. This case is capable of holding two of your favorite shotguns in break down form.
You can find out more about Patrick Flanigan's custom case by clicking on Do All Outdoors logo located in my links section on the right hand side of my web page. Otherwise, you can contact me through my contact page and I will assist you with your order.
Thanks again!
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| New World Record!! - 07/07/2005 |
This is an exciting time for both myself and my sponsors as we have just set the new world record of eleven hand thrown clay targets individually shot without assistance on the date of July 6th 2005.
This record was officially certified and witnessed by Scott Taetsch, NRA representative.
There will be further video and press releases to follow.
Again, thank you to everyone who has supported myself and the sport of exhibition shooting. None of this would have been possible without the world's greatest shooting products, Winchester Ammunition and Winchester Shotguns. Thanks guys!!
Stay tuned.
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