Videos tagged with Pan American Games

This video highlights the success of USA Shooting athletes at the 2023 Pan American Games, where they secured 18 medals and three Olympic quota slots for Paris 2024. The athletes achieved top rankings in shotgun, rifle, and pistol disciplines. Key medalists and their events are detailed, showcasing individual and team achievements. The content emphasizes USA's overall dominance in shooting sports and contributes to the nation's broader medal count in the continental multi-sport event.

This video discusses USA Shooting's preparation for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, highlighting their re-affiliation with the NRA and efforts to broaden their reach and secure funding. The leadership team emphasizes the importance of international competition, the success of US athletes in past Olympics, and the challenges posed by government-funded international teams. They also touch upon the need for increased membership, corporate sponsorship, and public awareness to support the athletes.

This segment from Gun Talk Radio discusses the funding challenges faced by the USA Shooting Team, which relies on donations unlike many international teams funded by their governments. Bill Dunn from the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) highlights the need for public support to help American athletes compete on the international stage, emphasizing that consistent training and access to specialized facilities are crucial for success. A fundraiser is underway at nssf.org/usashooting to support these athletes.

Gabby Franco, an Olympic shooter, shares her career highlights, including competing in the 2000 Olympic Games and winning silver medals at the Pan American, South American, and Central American Games. She discusses her experience on the TV show 'Top Shot' and her long-standing relationship with Walther, having shot their GSP pistol during her Olympic career. Franco also offers encouragement to women interested in firearms for self-defense, emphasizing the importance of stepping out of one's comfort zone and highlighting the supportive community within the shooting sports.

This video details the legal battle of Olympic hopeful Donya Vucevic, a member of the US National Shotgun team, who faced county regulations attempting to restrict her private skeet shooting range. Despite initial assurances that her agricultural-zoned land allowed private shooting, a neighbor's complaint led the county to demand a conditional use permit with exorbitant requirements like a $3 million berm. Vucevic's legal team successfully sued the county, establishing that they lacked the authority to regulate private shooting ranges, resulting in the county covering her attorney fees.