Debbie Keehart & Giving Back To Our Sport:

At least once a year I like to put myself on the worker side of our sport and RO a major match. I just worked the Western States Single Stack Classic held in Mesa, AZ at the Rio Salado Sportsman’s Club.

After only 2 days, I have a renewed respect and appreciation for our Range Officers and Staff.

An RO has a great responsibility to be fair, accurate, and helpful to all the competitors. Yes, it is hard work and tiring; but, I always find it rewarding and enjoyable as well.

I urge all you shooters to volunteer to RO or be part of the staff that runs a major match. It’s a good learning tool for many things, even your shooting skills! And remember, Range Officers and Competitors are all on the same team! Working together is what keeps our sport going!

Thank you to everyone for being part of this game!

Debbie Keehart

Sue Little & How Taking RO classes has helped her become a better shooter:

When I RO, I get the opportunity to watch and learn from the top women shooters in the country. I watch and listen to how they set up a course of fire for themselves (break down the stage) and how they economize their movement—from mag changes to footwork.

Could I get great information like that from video or private lessons? Perhaps, but not under the same conditions. Yes, practice is the key factor of our sport; however, you have to know how and what to practice correctly.

I have also learned so much by shooting with the ladies group (HerHandgun.com) that meets once a month at Rio Salado Sportsman’s Club.  Check the calendar and join us if you’re ever in the area!

Of course, the most important thing in our sport is to be safe, which is why I so enjoy contributing as an RO. I never thought that what started out 6 years ago as learning how to protect myself, would progress to a fun, new hobby of pistol competition, officiating … and 8 new guns!

Have fun & try on that RO hat some time …

Sue Little