When it comes to the sport of competitive target shooting, precision is the name of the game. On May 4, no shooter was more precise than Kayleen Bowie. Competing in the Four Corner’s Rifle and Pistol Club Shoot, Bowie turned in an outstanding performance, finishing first in her age category and first overall among female shooters.
A dedicated target shooter, Bowie plans to continue working hard in hopes of one day becoming competitive on the national or even international level.
Throughout the Four Corner’s Rifle and Pistol Club Shoot, Bowie was consistent, accurate and poised. Hitting every target from every position, Bowie recorded a score of 375-15C, which was good enough to place her first out of the 18 competitors in her age group and first overall.
“[The Four Corner’s Rifle and Pistol Shoot] was one of my best competitions ever,” said an excited Bowie. “I was able to get into a nice rhythm and my shooting was very consistent.”
For those unfamiliar with the sport of target shooting, shooters are required to shoot from four positions: Prone, kneeling, sitting and standing. In each position, shooters shoot at 10 miniature targets. Shooters are positioned 50 feet from their target and are given a total of ten minutes to complete their 10 shots. Between 5 and 10 points are awarded for each shot that strikes the target depending on the shot’s position relative to the bulls-eye. “C’s” are awarded for shots that strike the bull’s-eye dead-on, and serve as a tiebreaker.
In light of the fact that shooters in the Four Corners Rifle and Pistol Club Shoot could score a maximum of 400 points, Bowie’s score of 375-15C was outstanding. Bowie’s performance in the prone position was especially impressive as she scored the maximum 10 points with every shot.
Invigorated by her performance in the Four Corner’s Rifle and Pistol Club Shoot, Bowie plans to continue working hard to improve.
“Shooting is so much fun,” said Bowie. “Currently, I practice about three times per week. I plan on shooting for a long time and I would like to shoot in the Olympics one day.”
While it is still too early to determine whether Bowie’s Olympic dreams will materialize, recent results suggest that she is off to a good start. With a strong work ethic and a consistent drive to succeed, it is highly likely that Bowie’s future in the sport of target shooting will be bright.