Issue 12 Preview – Shoot Like the Great One Patrick Vuong Join the Conversation At RECOIL, we review every product fairly and without bias. Making a purchase through one of our links may earn us a small commission, and helps support independent gun reviews. Learn More Rob Leatham Reveals the Tips and Tricks that Helped Him Evolve Into an Icon Photography by Henry Z. De Kuyper Even if you are only vaguely familiar with the world of competitive shooting, the name Rob Leatham should ring a bell. He’s the kind of living legend who needs no introduction. But we’ll give him one anyway for those of you living under a rock for the past few decades. Leatham is the captain of the Springfield Armory shooting team, a 24-time USPSA national champion, and the only shooter in the history of action shooting sports to become a Triple Crown Winner (first at the Bianchi Cup, Steel Challenge, and the IPSC/USPSA Nationals in the same year). They don’t call him “The Great One” (or TGO) for nothing. But in the 1980s he was considered an upstart. By his own admission, Leatham was a young kid who shot fast with little regard for technique, winning through raw talent and sheer luck. Then he befriended fellow shooter Brian Enos and everything changed. (It was Enos who would eventually dub Leatham as “TGO.”) The rivals became fast friends, training together and more importantly, analyzing and experimenting with different shooting techniques. They tried innovative grips, arm positions, and stances — constantly evolving. And they started winning — a lot. The establishment didn’t like it, but Leatham proved them wrong. Not out of spite. Truth was he admired most of the old guard, men he had looked up to as heroes. No, Leatham kept winning out of a personal need to constantly improve. Now he is considered a top veteran who has young bucks nipping at his heels. He welcomes the challenge and still strives to improve. For the rest of this article, subscribe here: RECOIL Issue 12 Explore RECOILweb:No Bark But Plenty Of Bite: Hi Point Carbine UpgradesKnight’s Armament Co URX 4 Teaser TrailerTNVC Torch PRO Extreme Distance Illuminator21st Century Steyr: Can The AUG Be Saved? NEXT STEP: Download Your Free Target Pack from RECOILFor years, RECOIL magazine has treated its readers to a full-size (sometimes full color!) shooting target tucked into each big issue. Now we've compiled over 50 of our most popular targets into this one digital PDF download. From handgun drills to AR-15 practice, these 50+ targets have you covered. Print off as many as you like (ammo not included). Get your pack of 50 Print-at-Home targets when you subscribe to the RECOIL email newsletter. We'll send you weekly updates on guns, gear, industry news, and special offers from leading manufacturers - your guide to the firearms lifestyle.You want this. Trust Us.
