CHRIS TILLEY wins 2006 OPEN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP!

     Chris has won many state and regional titles, as well as two IPSC World Junior titles, but the US National title has eluded him until this year.  Considered one of the top shooters in the world he is noted as being one of the most progressive competitors in the action shooting sports. 

Oct 11-14, 239 Competitors from around the world converged on the USSA (United States Shooting Academy) just outside of Tulsa Oklahoma for the 2006 USPSA (United States Practical Shooting Association) Open National Championships.  18 very challenging courses of fire and 4 days latter, one man stands alone.  Chris Tilley has won 8 of the 18 stages overall, finished 2^nd or 3^rd on 5 more, and finished in the top 10 on 16 of the stages.  A very impressive finish, the next closest competitor, the defending National Champion was 27 points behind and over 112 points spread between 1^st and 3^rd place.  

     At 21 years old Chris is the youngest person to ever win this prestigious national title.  Chris is now part of a very elite group of only 7 people to have ever held this title.  He gives credit to God, his family, his sponsors, supporters and everyone who has believed in him, for his success.  It is clear however that his work ethic, drive and determination are a big reason for his success.  His physical training includes ice-skating 3 times a week for body tone, lower body strength and balance and countless hour of dry fire practice as well as 30+ hours a week live practice when preparing for a major match.  In between his busy training and match schedule he teaches competitive shooting classes and works in the family Sporting goods business in Raleigh.  He is planning on pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice.

Match Report Excerpt by Saul Kirsch (www.doublealpha.biz)

Chris Tilley is a young man, just 21 years old, but he is as focused and as dedicated a shooter as you are likely ever to meet! And a great talent to boot. Chris came into today with a slight lead over seasoned champion Max Michel, and we were all curious to see how he would hold up under the pressure. Some had doubts. And Max was certainly putting all his considerable skills into trying to close up that gap...
But Chris hung in here, protecting and even increasing his lead, as he once again out shot all the members of the Super Squad, and stamped his authority on this match. Well done Chris, you are a true a champion!

2006 Open Nationals to be aired on the OLN program “Shooting USA” (dates to be announced) 

WORLD SHOOT XIV in Equador is now part of History, 36 stages over 7 days with almost 1,000 competitors from 53 represented countries.

CHRIS TILLEY won the GOLD to retain his title of Jr. World Champion, the only person to ever hold this title twice.

CHRIS also won GOLD in the Mens Team Event for the US

Chris, Jojo Vidanes, Max Michel, JJ Racaza,  MENS TEAM GOLD MEDALIST

http://www.worldshootxiv.com

Visit Chris' web site to congratulate him!

Our Galapagos Island Adventure following WSXIV

UPCOMING MATCH NEWS

NOTICE: JULY 08 MATCH WILL BE ON THE 3rd Saturday.

Saturday the 19th of July.

We Hold an IDPA Match on the 2nd Saturday of each month.  Entry fee is $15 and covers your match of 4-6 realistic concealed carry style stages.  We cater to beginning competitors and everyone has a great time.  Registration is from 4:30-5pm. Safety briefing at 5pm.  Shooting starts immediately thereafter. 

Waiting for stage 3 at IDPA Match

IDPA International Defensive Pistol Association

Other IDPA Matches in the area:

1st & 2nd Sunday, The Range, Oxford

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USPSA (United State Practical Shooting Association) Matches are held locally at:

1st Saturday of each month at Sir Walter Gun Club (Creedmore)

2nd Saturday Jacksonville Practical Shooters  (910) 938-0759

3rd Sunday Blackwater IPSC (Moyock)

4th Saturday, FPSA (Carthage)

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