Sydnie Lipski
This month addition to the Shooter Spotlight Series Features Sydnie Lipski. She is one of the rising stars of competition shooting. At some point, if you see her lining up next to you on the field of competition. You may as well pack up and go home.
Q: When did you learn how to shoot?
A: When I was three years old, my dad taught me how to shoot with my Cricket 22
Q: What age were you when you shot your first match?
A: I shot my first F-Open match at the Iosco Sportsman club at eight years old when I shot my first 600-yard match with my 6xc. I shot my first 1000 yard competition at Camp Grayling when I was 10, I shot that with my 6xc, and I competed in F-Open.
Q: Do you prefer shooting F-Open or FTR?
A: I prefer shooting FTR because there are more FTR competitors in Michigan, but I still love shooting F-Open because I started. The best part about
F-CLASS is I get to shoot with FTR and F-Open shooters with whom I have made great friends.
Q: what goes through your head before shooting a match?
A: Before a match, I like to have a clear mind and tell myself I don’t need to worry about how other people are doing; I need to beat the conditions.
Q: What advice do you have for new shooters?
A: Some advice I can pass down to new shooters is to make shooting fun and enjoyable. When you attend an event, always wear a smile and talk to the people who have been shooting for a while because they will hand down a wealth of knowledge. The most important advice I can tell new shooters is that when you are down on the mat shooting, treat every shot like a new match. Even if you shoot a bad shot, it’s behind you now.
Q: What was your favorite match, and why?
A: I don’t have a favorite match, but my favorites are National Matches because I make many new friends.
Q: What are your future goals in shooting?
A: My future goals are to keep participating F-Class, Maybe, try to get into a Sling, and pick up another discipline.
Q: Do you shoot on any teams?
A: I am a part of Kelbly, Vortex, and The Michigan F-TR team.
Q: Have you had any support from shooting companies?
A: I have had a lot of support from companies like Kelbly Rifles, Vortex Optics, Brux Barrels, and Creedmoor Sports. I also receive support from Capstone through the Jr. Shooting team here in Michigan. I also should mention that I received support from a local area Veteran, Joe Montana.
Q: do you have anything you would like to add?
A: I have a lot of support from my parents; they have invested a lot of time into my shooting. I want to thank them for being supportive because I couldn’t have accomplished anything without them. I am lucky to have a Dad who coaches me and can customize my gear to accommodate my needs as a shooter.
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