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New Blogger: Meet our Jr. Gun Nut, Jon Michael McGrath II
By Jon Michael McGrath, II
Alongside our Junior Pro Staff, Jon Michael McGrath, II will be a regular contributor to the Generation Wild blog. At just 18 years old, McGrath is already an old pro with a shotgun and he'll be offering tips and advice for young shooters. But for now, we'll let him tell you a bit about himself:
I have been active in all types of outdoor activities: springboard diving, Little League baseball, school sports, and, of course, fishing and hunting. I’ve also been active in Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts. In 2009, I achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. It was at my first Boy Scout summer camp that I was first introduced to shooting clay targets. I wanted to try something new. It was a lot of fun and I enjoyed shooting a shotgun. I was 11-years-old at the time and on that day, I hit almost all the clay targets. I took some shooting lessons and continued to improve my shooting skills. I never dreamed that the outdoors had so much to offer.
When I was 14, I started shooting International Skeet, the same type they shoot at the Olympic Games. The following year, I was invited to train at the United States Olympic Training Center, in Colorado Springs, where I have trained for the past 3 summers.
In 2008, I was fortunate to have won the United States National Championship in International Skeet. In 2009, I won the NSSA World Championship and established a new World Record with a score of 224 targets hit out of 225.
For the past three years, I have been a member of the United States Shotgun Team. I will represent the United States overseas in competition again this year.
I have been active with the 4H shooting program, the Oklahoma Department Wildlife and Conservation, Shotgun Training and Education Program (STEP) and the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) and the NRA Shooting Sports programs. I enjoy hunting, fishing, golf, travel, camping and having fun in the outdoors. And I'm looking forward to being a part of the Generation Wild blog.
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Comments (16)
Of course, this is a Good Thing.
Not to negate the salty wit and wisdom and experience of the Old Timers.
But there is a need for someone who has the basic training to pass on in a manner that will not be intimidating to newcomers.
I personally enjoy the heck out of the veteran hunters and fishermen.
Anybody who has stuck with this as a lifetime thing is good at heart.
Long lives to all!
Welcome abord! Looking forward to hearing more.
Welcome McGrath. With your resume you should be right at home here. Hope you can encourage more young people to participate in our great way of life.
Welcome Jon! It says that you will "be offering tips and advice for young shooters" but I suspect that some of us old codgers will be eavesdropping, as we can use all of the help that we can get.
Welcome JMM II! Always a pleasure to have representation from my generation. I might have a few years on you but you definitely have a few accomplishments on me. So I would gladly take advice from the likes of you and your collegues. Best of luck!
WELCOME DAR YOUNG GUN :)
I wonder how he do in a "RATTLE BATTLE"?
Nothing else, He would have fun doing it !
I noticed back in the 80's, the Competition has become younger, stronger, faster and smarter.
With our New Blogger on here now, my curiosity is up who else is on here who is or has been on a Local, State, Regional, Nationally or Internationally recognized Team? The knowledge base is growing!
Speaking of younger, stronger, faster and smarter, remember this one
http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-fantasy-files/09000d5d811575ab/Fantasy-Fil...
I tell'ya, the saying "HEY POP! WATCH THIS!" has been elevated to a new and unbelievable level!
Looking forward to some pointers from you!
Welcome to the GW team, and looking forward to hearing more from you Jon.
Jon...Who knew that your passion for the outdoors would lead you to represent the country you love in international competition? You are an inspiration!
Lookin' forward to your posts...
Jon...Who knew that your passion for the outdoors would lead you to represent the country you love in international competition? You are an inspiration!
Lookin' forward to your posts..
You are an inspiration and great role model for young shooters. Any interest in upland bird or waterfowl hunting? It is a great sport.
You must be one good dove hunter.
i want to do a 4-h program for that
What we need today for our youth are roll models and although we haven't met, with your background in the scouts and 4-H you really fit the bill. Wish you years of success at shooting and especially mentoring the younger generation.
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Of course, this is a Good Thing.
Not to negate the salty wit and wisdom and experience of the Old Timers.
But there is a need for someone who has the basic training to pass on in a manner that will not be intimidating to newcomers.
I personally enjoy the heck out of the veteran hunters and fishermen.
Anybody who has stuck with this as a lifetime thing is good at heart.
Long lives to all!
Welcome abord! Looking forward to hearing more.
Welcome McGrath. With your resume you should be right at home here. Hope you can encourage more young people to participate in our great way of life.
Welcome Jon! It says that you will "be offering tips and advice for young shooters" but I suspect that some of us old codgers will be eavesdropping, as we can use all of the help that we can get.
Welcome JMM II! Always a pleasure to have representation from my generation. I might have a few years on you but you definitely have a few accomplishments on me. So I would gladly take advice from the likes of you and your collegues. Best of luck!
Welcome to the GW team, and looking forward to hearing more from you Jon.
You must be one good dove hunter.
I noticed back in the 80's, the Competition has become younger, stronger, faster and smarter.
With our New Blogger on here now, my curiosity is up who else is on here who is or has been on a Local, State, Regional, Nationally or Internationally recognized Team? The knowledge base is growing!
Looking forward to some pointers from you!
Jon...Who knew that your passion for the outdoors would lead you to represent the country you love in international competition? You are an inspiration!
Lookin' forward to your posts...
Jon...Who knew that your passion for the outdoors would lead you to represent the country you love in international competition? You are an inspiration!
Lookin' forward to your posts..
You are an inspiration and great role model for young shooters. Any interest in upland bird or waterfowl hunting? It is a great sport.
i want to do a 4-h program for that
What we need today for our youth are roll models and although we haven't met, with your background in the scouts and 4-H you really fit the bill. Wish you years of success at shooting and especially mentoring the younger generation.
WELCOME DAR YOUNG GUN :)
I wonder how he do in a "RATTLE BATTLE"?
Nothing else, He would have fun doing it !
Speaking of younger, stronger, faster and smarter, remember this one
http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-fantasy-files/09000d5d811575ab/Fantasy-Fil...
I tell'ya, the saying "HEY POP! WATCH THIS!" has been elevated to a new and unbelievable level!
Post a Comment