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by Thomas Monto
Wed Sep 05, 2012 9:12 am
Forum: Shooters Lounge
Topic: London Paralympics - Olson
Replies: 1
Views: 747

Olson

Bob Foth just let me know that Josh's score was reported wrong. He shot a 587
by Thomas Monto
Tue Sep 04, 2012 8:01 pm
Forum: Shooters Lounge
Topic: London Paralympics - Olson
Replies: 1
Views: 747

London Paralympics - Olson

Shooting
Sergeant First Class Josh Olson (Spokane, Wash.), was the sole American to compete in shooting on the sixth day of competition of the 2012 Paralympic Games. Olson finished in 12th after two difficult rounds with 579 points.
by Thomas Monto
Sat Sep 01, 2012 6:39 pm
Forum: Shooters Lounge
Topic: London Paralympics
Replies: 0
Views: 623

London Paralympics

Olson Finishes 28th in Paralympic Debut Sergeant First Class Josh Olson is the first active-duty service member to represent Team USA in the Paralympic Games Sergeant First Class Josh Olson (Spokane, Wash.) knew the field would be tough in Mixed 10m Air Rifle Prone SH1. Competing in his first event ...
by Thomas Monto
Thu Aug 30, 2012 3:47 pm
Forum: Shooters Lounge
Topic: Hollen - London
Replies: 0
Views: 750

Hollen - London

Hollen Finishes 14th in Air Pistol while Teammate Josh Olson Awaits His First Match Opportunity Saturday Eric Hollen competes in the Men's 10-meter Air Pistol Event at the 2012 Paralympic Games in London. On Thursday, Eric Hollen (Colorado Springs, Colo.) rolled up to the line at the Royal Artillery...
by Thomas Monto
Thu Aug 30, 2012 8:35 am
Forum: Disabled Shooter's Chat
Topic: London Eric
Replies: 0
Views: 3196

London Eric

Scores avail live on internet
EH 14th in P1 with 558
563 made final
by Thomas Monto
Tue Aug 28, 2012 3:37 pm
Forum: Disabled Shooter's Chat
Topic: EWric Hollen
Replies: 0
Views: 2905

EWric Hollen

PARALYMPIC PREVIEW: Eric Hollen Set to Compete in Air Pistol to Begin Paralympic Games Eric Hollen will compete Thursday in London in the 10-meter Air Pistol Event. After winning the most gold medals since 1984, it is hard to think what USA Shooting could do for an encore as the London Olympic Games...
by Thomas Monto
Wed Aug 22, 2012 7:35 am
Forum: Disabled Shooter's Chat
Topic: Paralympics
Replies: 0
Views: 2963

Paralympics

Two Paralympic Shooters Set Course for London with Medals in Mind Josh Olson (top left) and Eric Hollen (bottom) along with Head Coach Bob Foth get set to make history as the first U.S. Paralympic representatives for USA Shooting. For two Paralympic shooters competing in their first Paralympic Games...
by Thomas Monto
Tue Aug 14, 2012 8:23 am
Forum: Olympic Rifle - Air and Smallbore
Topic: How to pack the rifle?
Replies: 7
Views: 1945

packing

Fully agree with Eric. I use a soft case (from 10.9) its well padded. I leave everything assembled if traveling by car. Lay on the rear floor so if you need to stop suddenly it does not fly off the seat. When going by air, hard case & rifle sights, butt plate, etc removed and placed in cutouts i...
by Thomas Monto
Thu Jul 19, 2012 8:04 am
Forum: Disabled Shooter's Chat
Topic: Olympic/Paralympic Preview
Replies: 0
Views: 3124

Olympic/Paralympic Preview

We hope you’ve had a chance to take a look at the new Olympic/Paralympic Preview in person. Please find attached the digital link to the magazine. Our hope is that this serves as a marketing/public relations/membership development piece that generates excitement in our sport and carries us into the ...
by Thomas Monto
Wed May 02, 2012 9:07 am
Forum: Disabled Shooter's Chat
Topic: SH1A Shooting Table for 10m prone air rifle
Replies: 15
Views: 13653

Stand

Haven't heard from Josh

Check with Bob Foth on Springs
TM
by Thomas Monto
Mon Mar 19, 2012 6:41 am
Forum: Disabled Shooter's Chat
Topic: Parapan American Games Mandatory for Pan American Hosts
Replies: 1
Views: 3797

Parapan American Games Mandatory for Pan American Hosts

"Parapan American Games Mandatory for Pan American Hosts," says Mario Vasquez Raña It will be mandatory for the hosts of the Pan American Games to also stage the Parapan American Games in future years, it has been announced. At the Pan American Sports Organization (PASO) General Assembly i...
by Thomas Monto
Fri Mar 16, 2012 9:05 am
Forum: Disabled Shooter's Chat
Topic: woldcup Poland IPC
Replies: 6
Views: 5403

Matches

Eric & Josh probably will be going to several european matches before the paralympics. Contact Bob Foth if you also are interested. It however probably will be with your nickel.
TM
by Thomas Monto
Sat Mar 03, 2012 8:59 am
Forum: Disabled Shooter's Chat
Topic: SH1A Shooting Table for 10m prone air rifle
Replies: 15
Views: 13653

Shooting Stool

I have some photo's of Josh Olsens stool coming. When they arrive I will post them.
TM
by Thomas Monto
Fri Feb 10, 2012 9:58 am
Forum: Shooters Lounge
Topic: Outdoor range - quieting baffles ??
Replies: 8
Views: 1932

Noise

Check with the NRA's Range Dept. They can help you
by Thomas Monto
Thu Jan 19, 2012 8:03 am
Forum: Disabled Shooter's Chat
Topic: Olson Earns 2012 U.S. Paralympic Team Nomination
Replies: 0
Views: 3267

Olson Earns 2012 U.S. Paralympic Team Nomination

Iraq War Veteran Josh Olson Earns 2012 U.S. Paralympic Team Nomination LAS VEGAS, Nev. (January 17, 2012) USA Shooting is proud to announce the nomination of Sergeant First Class Josh Olson (Spokane, Wash.) to the 2012 U.S. Paralympic Team. Olson qualified for the team based on the International Par...
by Thomas Monto
Wed Dec 14, 2011 11:10 am
Forum: Disabled Shooter's Chat
Topic: Hollen
Replies: 0
Views: 3129

Hollen

USA Shooting Nominates Eric Hollen to the 2012 U.S. Paralympic Team COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (December 13, 2011) Eric Hollen (Colorado Springs, Colo.), the recently announced 2011 USA Shooting Paralympic Athlete of the Year, can now add another accolade to his resume. In accordance with the U.S. Para...
by Thomas Monto
Wed Nov 16, 2011 10:27 am
Forum: Disabled Shooter's Chat
Topic: Hollen Takes Bronze in 50 meter pistol
Replies: 1
Views: 3978

Hollen Takes Bronze in 50 meter pistol

Eric Hollen overcame a 7 point deficit to win the Bronze Medal in Australia. Hollen trailed Nakovska (MKD) 521 to 528,but shot a 92.1 to /Nakovska's 84.6 final to win the Bronze 613.1 to 612.6. Gold was won by Lee (KOR) 619.7 and Silver by Gurisatti (HUN) 617.7
by Thomas Monto
Sun Nov 13, 2011 8:43 am
Forum: Disabled Shooter's Chat
Topic: Australian IPC Results
Replies: 0
Views: 3471

Australian IPC Results

IPC Australian Match Results can be viewed at:

http://results.sius.com/Events.aspx?Cha ... yAustralia
by Thomas Monto
Sat Nov 12, 2011 9:26 am
Forum: Disabled Shooter's Chat
Topic: US Team heads to Australia
Replies: 0
Views: 3187

US Team heads to Australia

Paralympic Team Heads to Australia COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (November 11, 2011) Paralympic members of the USA Shooting Team are gearing up for the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) World Cup in Sydney, Australia. It is the last opportunity for athletes to earn quotas for the 2012 Paralympic Ga...