Jeff Criss

Jeff Criss Jeff served in the 3rd Battalion 75th Ranger Regiment. He was discharged after fracturing vertebrae in his back during an airborne operation. After the Rangers, Jeff went to school and received his degree in business management. It was during this time that he started shooting skeet competitively. Jeff is a past NH State HOA Champion and is the current New Hampshire State 20 gauge Skeet Champion. Jeff's son's both shoot competitive pistol in USPSA and IDPA and is now learning that game. Jeff is a an avid hunter, averaging more than 70 days a year in the field mostly with the bow in hand. Jeff feels blessed that his family is a big part of his life and fortunate that they shoot and hunt with him.

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Part one and two of this series helped you to get comfortable with the game and decide if you wanted to get a little more serious. Whether it is just to improve your shooting at the local club or if you want to head out and shoot registered skeet, this article will give you information and tips to help you become […]

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Skeet is a clay target game using a shotgun. It was originally shot as a way to improve one’s bird-hunting skills. Nowadays, most people shoot it either for fun or for competition. It is a very easy game to shoot, as most people will hit some targets the very first time they try it. At […]