I received this email from one of my former students. Congradulations Jerry! If you would like to share your win or testimonal, email me at gordon@glcshootingacademy.com
– Gordon Carrell
GLC SHOOTING ACADEMY GRADUATE SHOOTS AND WINS
A recent GLC Shooting Academy graduate is crediting his training for an impressive finish at the 2013 South Mountain Showdown IDPA Match in Phoenix Arizona November 2, 2013.
Shooting in his first major match since graduating from Pistol II July 28, Jerry D’Amico captured First Place in the Custom Defensive Pistol Expert Class and a close second overall out of 32 shooters in the CDP Division, a mere 4 points behind the division champion. D’Amico toppled 5 other Experts and 2 Masters and was the most accurate of all CDP shooters with just 31 points down.
Shooting for the Tactical Defense Solutions Performance Team and Personal Protection Consultants, D’Amico drove his Stephan Hutton built vintage Springfield GSP 1911 to CDP Division wins in 2 of the 8 stages, finishing a blazing 4th and 6th overall of the 108 competitors in those two stages. His 4th place overall finish on Stage 2 even topped USPSA national champion Nils Jonasson. D’Amico posted top five CDP division finishes in 5 of the 6 remaining stages and a 7th place finish in the 6th.
His score proves a CDP shooter can compete against other divisions as he topped 3 of the 5 ESP Masters, 4 of the 9 ESP Experts and all 8 SSP Experts. “A hit on a non- threat at 25 yards cost me a 5 point penalty and the division title, it was that close,” D’Amico admitted. “Gordon’s training helped me recover mentally and move to the next stage which was my best of the match,” D’Amico noted.
“I couldn’t have done it without the training I received from Gordon Carrell in July.” D’Amico insists. “I came out of the class with a completely new perspective on how to improve both my mechanical and mental skills.” D’Amico immediately started practicing, which he had never managed to do before, and practicing with purpose, efficiency and accountability. “In the weeks following the class I began closing the gap on and in most cases beating shooters in local matches I had never beaten before,” he states. “This was my first major match class win in 3 years after a disappointing string of second place finishes and I have never finished anywhere near that high in division.” D’Amico admits, “I am convinced it was Gordon’s training that made the difference!”
He is proud to point out that the shooter who topped him by only 4 points for the CDP Division title is the same shooter who beat him by more than 50 points in a major match just 3 years ago!
“Gordon’s training and guidance has given me the incentive and confidence to charge forward to even greater accomplishments, it’s a great feeling!” D’Amico states.