Pistol shooter is TnT Sportsman of the Year

Corporal Roger Daniel, 2010 Sportsman of the Year

Congratulations to Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force Corporal Roger Daniel on being named 2010 Sportsman of the Year। AirgunsTT is delighted that a pistol shooter has created history by being the first shooter (and an airgunner at that!) to win this august award.

Showing his characteristic humility, Daniel immediately dedicated the award to his mentor and first shooting coach, Lloyd Henry. This underscores our position that shooting sports are appropriate for our nation’s youth। Shooting sports teach life skills—discipline, responsibility, the rewards of hard work, self-control and respect for others.

Well done Corporal Roger Daniel, and rest in peace Lloyd Henry; your protégé has done you proud, yet again.

Some interesting facts about shooting

Shooting is one of the safest of all youth sports. In 2003, the US Civilian Marksmanship Program implemented new safety standards for all rifle shooting activities. Since those changes, there have been zero gun accidents in all supervised youth shooting sport activities in the USA.

Gender, size, strength, speed, and physical ability are not important factors in determining success in the shooting sports.

Anyone can be a successful shooting sports participant if they are willing to practice.

Shooting sports teach life skills—discipline, responsibility, the rewards of hard work, self-control and respect for others।
Shooting is an Olympic sport.

It’s Fun!

Source: http://www.odcmp.com/

- Trini Funshooter