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P e r s o n a l I n f o

Forty-nine years of competition and shooting experience.

Available as instructor for NSCA Certification
(Level I, Level II, Level III)

ATA-NRA Hall of Fame Instructor

2007 Vet All American Team

2006 Vet All American Team

2005 Veteran Team USA
2005 Veteran All American First Team
2005 Veteran Team USA Gold Medal

2004 US Open Veteran Champion
2004 World Compak Veteran Silver Medal
2004 All American Veteran First Team

Team USA Super School Instructor: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

2003 Veteran National Champion
2003 World English Prelim Veteran Champion
2003 World FITASC Veteran 5 Stand Champion
2003 Texas State Veteran 5 Stand Champion
2003 All American Veteran First Team

2002 All-American Team
2002 US Open: Kemen Cup Veteran Champion

2001 Veteran Team USA
2001 Texas State: Veteran Champion
2001 Veteran First Team All American

2000 NSCA All American Team
Texas State 2000 Championship: Veteran Champion
NSCA 2000 Nationals Championship:
Veteran Bronze Medal winner

North American Clay Target Champion at age 15

During the last four years I have shot sporting clays I have had the pleasure to shoot with Vance Barnes many times. One of the reasons for moving from "E" class to Masters in 4 years is due to help from Vance. Vance has given me advice on trap targets and the mental aspects of the game when these were stopping my advance thru the classes. Thanks for the help Vance.

Mike Ponder

Vance is an excellent diagnostician who quickly identified several subtle problems with my set-up and gun mount. He has outstanding instructional technique, making his suggestions clearly and concisely in a positive, supportive way.

John P. Matthews

Chief Instructor Vance Barnes has refined and honed his listening skills during the last 35 years of competition shooting and teaching. Vance is willing to go the extra step to help you with your shooting development.

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